H.D. offering now 130/ 21 front tire
#31
If you ride a lot, in many conditions, especially loaded up touring, you likely don't want a 21". If you ride around town, get a 23", who cares. I suspect you are in the middle though which is where the question is most difficult.
I'm not sure anyone can explain as you might be missing some mechanical understanding. Have you done searches? There are many threads about people who are going 21", did go 21', and even people who went 21" and went back to stock.
#32
From what I'm reading, I'll be sticking with the Metzler or trying the Avon, the Dunlop has less of a load rating, and even though I haven't checked, I would think it probably cost a bit more being for HD. BTW I ride over 10k a year and have no problems with the 21" up front, I go everywhere any touring bike goes.........
#33
From what I'm reading, I'll be sticking with the Metzler or trying the Avon, the Dunlop has less of a load rating, and even though I haven't checked, I would think it probably cost a bit more being for HD. BTW I ride over 10k a year and have no problems with the 21" up front, I go everywhere any touring bike goes.........
#35
Trying to figure out what kind of answer you are looking for. I feel like Mike did a real good job of answering you. What does "rock solid feel" even mean? With big fancy wheels comes sacrifice. The bigger the wheel, the bigger the sacrifice. You have to decide how much sacrifice you are willing to make. Consider geometry, consider top heavy (as Mike said), consider how much more a 21" wheel weighs than a 18", consider load rating, consider suspension.
If you ride a lot, in many conditions, especially loaded up touring, you likely don't want a 21". If you ride around town, get a 23", who cares. I suspect you are in the middle though which is where the question is most difficult.
I'm not sure anyone can explain as you might be missing some mechanical understanding. Have you done searches? There are many threads about people who are going 21", did go 21', and even people who went 21" and went back to stock.
If you ride a lot, in many conditions, especially loaded up touring, you likely don't want a 21". If you ride around town, get a 23", who cares. I suspect you are in the middle though which is where the question is most difficult.
I'm not sure anyone can explain as you might be missing some mechanical understanding. Have you done searches? There are many threads about people who are going 21", did go 21', and even people who went 21" and went back to stock.
#37
When you do your searches make sure you go advanced and only search the Touring section so you can weed out a lot of threads that won't be helpful.
#38
I have the 130 70 21 on my 2001 Street Glide. Like most I love the way the bike handled with the stock set up. Can honestly say if you lower it 1", there is no difference between the two (18 or 21) that I could tell. After I had it done, went straight to 295 and took it up to 110 mph. Could not be happier. Bike handle's perfect.
#39
I have the 130 70 21 on my 2001 Street Glide. Like most I love the way the bike handled with the stock set up. Can honestly say if you lower it 1", there is no difference between the two (18 or 21) that I could tell. After I had it done, went straight to 295 and took it up to 110 mph. Could not be happier. Bike handle's perfect.
oh... and did you mean to say 2010 SG..... cuz in 2001 ... ? ? ?
#40