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Puddle Jumper
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california | Just picked up my 2012 and was wanting any info on putting a 21" front wheel on my bike. Arlen ness has a fender relocation kit that will help with fitment. Looked at maybe doing a 23" but it looks like it might be be to much work and money. Anybody got any input, would be appreciated.  |
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Visionary
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| Go back to Ness call them for info do not relie on there web page |
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Puddle Jumper
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california | Thanks for that help!
I was wondering about trail and rake! Will i need to lower the bike in the front or not? Would there be clearance issuse?
Edited by armyron 2012-07-08 7:14 PM
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Visionary
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Gainesville Fl Home of the Gators | armyron - 2012-07-08 8:12 PM
Thanks for that help!
I was wondering about trail and rake! Will i need to lower the bike in the front or not? Would there be clearance issuse?
Kewlmetal makes a 6 degree rake kit, and it will restore handling along with ride height. Works GREAT!! |
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Cruiser
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Las Vegas | Pics of a bike here in Las Vegas.
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Puddle Jumper
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california | Thanks boys! Can a 23" be done with rake or will there be upper fairing issues? |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 13
| If you rake it the 23 will fit. I thought about it but the bike is already 9' 3" long. Lol! I am waiting on my 21" now. If you lower it with the big wheel on the front my dealer says it will mess up the geometry of the bike.
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Iron Butt
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Broken Arrow, OK | That wheel is sooo nice. What I can't get used to is the small "birds beak" fender on these wheel upgrades. Probably just an adjustment thing as I didn't like my fat OEM fender much either at first. |
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Cruiser
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| A nice alternative to the 21" is a 19" x3". Specifically a 120/70r19 tire. It's just a hair larger but not enough to worry about lowering the front. Its a radial and is available in almost all makes of tires. It's a V-rod tire. You get more rim showing without having to change your fender or lower the front of the bike. Just an option. I've used it on Stratoliners, Road Kings, and other heavy bikes with no issues.
Ride safe,
Jim |
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