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[04screamin]

I think the bike handles better with 21, I have over 10k miles with a 21 up front. I ride 2up often, no problems!!!

[Rooster452]

Nice ride! What brand of wheels are those?

[04screamin]

Performance Machine "Hooligan"

[MikeD]

I think the bike handles better with 21, I have over 10k miles with a 21 up front. I ride 2up often, no problems!!!

That a good lookin bike!  You've done well.  Your close to me, there have been some talk of us ATL CVO's hooking up for a burger at the Vortex one night, interested?

[04screamin]

Thank you!! Let me know what night, and I will be there!! Thanks for the invite.

[911Hawk]

Don't forget we have ABS and that is a whole new issue. 

[Lo Lo]

I just finished putting a 21" RC Components wheel on my 2008 SERK with no issues except I had to use some stock Harley Rotors for now since I have the ABS. Not sure if I can get a matching rotor for that wheel that is compatible with my ABS.  I will check sometime.   The bike handles better too.  The front end turns easier.

[JR]

Looks good, a chrome neck cover would look nice in this picture.

[Twolanerider]

I just finished putting a 21" RC Components wheel on my 2008 SERK with no issues except I had to use some stock Harley Rotors for now since I have the ABS. Not sure if I can get a matching rotor for that wheel that is compatible with my ABS.  I will check sometime.   The bike handles better too.  The front end turns easier.

ABS input doesn't come from the rotors.  Should be able to use any rotor that fits.

[Rooster452]

I just finished putting a 21" RC Components wheel on my 2008 SERK with no issues except I had to use some stock Harley Rotors for now since I have the ABS. Not sure if I can get a matching rotor for that wheel that is compatible with my ABS.  I will check sometime.   The bike handles better too.  The front end turns easier.

JR nice ride! Great job!

[Puzzled]

The 21" adds height to the front end (2.8"overall / 2 = 1.4" taller). So if your vertically challenged already you will have to either lower the front end or reconsider your choice.

The ride as stated already is just a tad harsher than with a 18" or 16". It stands to reason as your loosing side wall.

The contact patch, there isn't a great difference from the 120 to the stock 130. Yes it is a mind thing for sure.

Having run the 18" and the 21" the 18" IMO is a better ride and gives the feel of a more planted front end. With that said there is such a little difference once you get use to the 21" I wouldn't let that be a determining factor.

The load rating as previously noted is correct. RC Components has stopped using Metzeler's on their 21" wheels and has went to the Avon's. Avon supposedly has no issues with their 21" on a Bagger. I thought I saw another wide 21" tire the other day from, Dunlop maybe.

If I were starting with no wheels I'd consider a 19", I wouldn't change from a 18" to a 19" but I would go from a 16" to a 19".

The 21" is just plain good looking!

I would have went 23" if it would have fit without the crash bar removal, I use it and can't afford to give it up.

18"

21" chrome

21" black

[MikeD]

Here's one for you, 21" front wheel with one rotor up front on a bagger.  Thoughts?  Better make a new topic, people may read it then!