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Old 06-03-2012, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by chopper king matt
could that be due to the rubber of the tyre being a softer compound compared to a Harley Dunlop Tyre ?

or do you think its just down to how much weight and load the tyre has to cope with under breaking etc ?
It's really hard to say, but 1500 miles is not enough for me to argue, could also be I changed the tire a little early. May also be partially because of all the road construction here, those grooved lines can't be too good for any tire.
 
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Old 06-03-2012, 05:11 PM
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oh we got a lot of rough roads over here in the UK so i know what your talking about there lol

cant wait to get my 21" in on wednesday all being well and give it a go and if its not worth worrying about when riding she will be staying on indeed
 
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I can't say whether or not the 21in I put on a couple months ago handles any better or worse than the stock wheel ... but I can say the 21in combined with the lowered (1 inch), Progressive montotubes handles better! Really haven't noticed any negative aspects in low speed maneuvering either. About the only con I can think of about my new wheels ... is the cost!

 
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I think I lost some "ride quality" with the 21" low profile tire. Do not have any handling issues.
 
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Steering a little heavier at low speeds, you'll get used to that on your first ride, then you'll love the ride and the look.. 21 renegade cinci
 
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i moved the bike with the 21" on and didnt find it moved any other way than normal
infact seemed to move around a bit easier if anything plus i noticed it lifted the front end a little to where i can have the bike lean like it should when on the side stand lol
 
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and i must say you guys have some stunning rides
 
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watch the pot holes less sidewall your more likely to bend the rim icrease your tire pressure to 40 psi
 
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All the pictures of the 21" front wheel are of either Street Glides or Road Kings with fairings. What about a normal road king (windshield)? I'm sure the guy asking would like to know since he has a Road King Classic.
 
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Originally Posted by TOK DADDY
All the pictures of the 21" front wheel are of either Street Glides or Road Kings with fairings. What about a normal road king (windshield)? I'm sure the guy asking would like to know since he has a Road King Classic.
ya know im liking all the bikes so much i didnt even think about that but thanks for the heads up lol
 


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