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chesterc

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21 or 18 in wheels,
« on: May 25, 2007, 01:41:20 PM »
So whats thegeneral opionion on which size of wheels toput ona Screamin-eagle electra glide,  I just bought me a PUMPKIN,been lookin for ever and now two major changes Rhinehart pipes and my wheel choice, a set of 18 frt/rear or a 18 rear and 21 front???????? what a delima, I was wanting some opionions on this as to what to do, Is a 21 gonna look to chopperish or have to deal withthe fender clearance ??  help,help anbody eveybought from www.KCint.com they have a set of chrome Calibur wheels along with some other sets with 2 wheels,3 rotors/pully for around 1550.00 =shipping this sound like asteal compaired to other prices on wheels , what ya all think ,I'm just a NewBEe and need some guidance, thanks Chester
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2007, 01:47:30 PM »
I've had both.

 http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=13062.0

Here is one of the 18"
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2007, 01:50:39 PM »
Here is one of the 21"
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2007, 01:52:50 PM »
I think on the dresser he 18 looks better< thanks any more help out their
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2007, 02:02:29 PM »
I went with an 18" on a Road King...personally, I just don't like the look of the 21" on a bagger.  Check out this link...there are photos of dozens of baggers with different sizes and types of wheels.  These photos are what helped me to decide...good luck!
http://www.hogpro.com/showpage.php?page=gallery2.htm
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2007, 02:03:36 PM »
Definitely the 18's front and rear for the reasons you stated.
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2007, 02:21:29 PM »
I'm not a fan of the 21" on baggers either, 18" front and rear would be my choice.
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2007, 02:43:52 PM »
18 front and rear for 2 reasons : 1) balanced like the 16/16 original and 2)lSubjectively more bagger like
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2007, 02:48:27 PM »
21" on the front all but requires a fender change for appearance reasons.  18" doesn't.  That's more scratch for other bling.
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2007, 12:28:21 AM »
Quote from: Twolanerider on May 25, 2007, 02:48:27 PM
21" on the front all but requires a fender change for appearance reasons.  18" doesn't.  That's more scratch for other bling.

Hey! Chesterc
Here's what 2L is talking about one with old fender and with new fender
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2007, 12:30:00 AM »
Got this fender from fatbaggers
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2007, 08:22:43 AM »
I prefer the stock Bagger fender on a 21". To me it doesn't look as "chopperish".
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2007, 07:12:00 PM »
Good lookin bike their buddie, like the 21 with the stock fender, do you really have to do anything to the front fender or will a 120/70 fit right up or what would be a good size tire?? some say you have to modify the fender some says it fits fine/ thanks
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2007, 07:25:51 PM »
I have heard conflicting things about the stock fender. Some say it is fine as is, others say it needs to be tilted forward some. On the two that I've done I opened up the rear two mounting holes by two drill bit sizes.
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Re: 21 or 18 in wheels,
« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2007, 07:40:34 PM »
I like the 18's on baggers.  Don't like a skinny front tire on them.  Also, I would think that the 21 wouldn't handle too great
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