Bigger front tire on Sportster?
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08-11-2008, 10:27 AM
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08-11-2008, 10:53 AM
If by bigger you mean wider, then the best option is to change over to a 19" wheel which can carry a wider tire, like the Std, Low and R models have. The sidewall on the 19" tire is taller than the 21" sidewall so the overall height difference isn't as much as it might seem. That's what I did.
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08-12-2011, 01:23 PM
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Changing front tire size
I to would like to go to a larger "tubeless" tire on my 2009 Sporty 1200 Custom.
I currently have a laced 21" wheel and tire and would like to install a alloy 19" wheel with tubeless tire.
My question is: Will I have to modify the front fender?? How will this alter the ride?
Thanks
Frank
I currently have a laced 21" wheel and tire and would like to install a alloy 19" wheel with tubeless tire.
My question is: Will I have to modify the front fender?? How will this alter the ride?
Thanks
Frank
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08-12-2011, 03:13 PM
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