Newbie
| Page 1 of 2 | 1 | 2 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
2017 Harley davidson Road glide
21 inch front end help me with my setup
I'm ordering my new front rim and tire in the next few weeks, I'm going to order the color matched harley 21 inch front fender for it. But can't decide if i want to lower the front 1 inch or 2 inches. I do alot of ridding and i want it to ride just as good or not better than stock. Let me know what you guys have used and show me some picks of your rides. Thanks in advance
2017 FLTRXS velocity red, stage 1
| Sponsored Links | |||
|
Advertisement
|
|
||
Life Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 3,115
The 21" will raise the front end about 1 1/4" inch so we usually recommend just a 1" lowering kit in the front. If you do 2 inch it will be even lower than the factory height and your suspension travel will be very limited. Here is a couple pics of my Roadglide with a 1" lowering Monotube kit with a 21" front wheel. Looks and rides great IMHO.
Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Madrid (Spain)
Posts: 721
Quote:
Originally Posted by WFOFLTRXS
View Post
I'm ordering my new front rim and tire in the next few weeks, I'm going to order the color matched harley 21 inch front fender for it. But can't decide if i want to lower the front 1 inch or 2 inches. I do alot of ridding and i want it to ride just as good or not better than stock. Let me know what you guys have used and show me some picks of your rides. Thanks in advance
|
|
|
Hangaround
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: VT
Posts: 142
I've put just over 20,000 mile on my front 21, it rides and handles great. I did put 1000 miles on it before I lowered the front one inch, I didn't like the way it handled at slow speeds.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Grey beard
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 1,030
Quote:
Originally Posted by WFOFLTRXS
View Post
I'm ordering my new front rim and tire in the next few weeks, I'm going to order the color matched harley 21 inch front fender for it. But can't decide if i want to lower the front 1 inch or 2 inches. I do alot of ridding and i want it to ride just as good or not better than stock. Let me know what you guys have used and show me some picks of your rides. Thanks in advance
Yeah, the MoCo wheels are expensive but I like the fact that this kit comes with specially developed front suspension components thus assuring optimized fork travel and ride quality! JMO
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
FLTRSEI2
SE95-AN Stage 2-PCIII - SuperTrapp TDs-Kerker Stouts -KlockWerks Flare "12-Aquatic HU/J&M 7.5 ++ custom
Hangaround
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: New Lenox IL.
Posts: 117
Her is mine with a 21" front/ 17" back combo...With black front forks it is lowered 1", brushed alum forks is stock. With it lowered I find it feels allot more like stock. I tried 13" rear shocks versus the stock 12" and that raised the seat height too high for my liking.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
2016 FLTRXS
No I'm going to go with a legends front suspension, it rides alot better and i talked to harley all that kit is, is a 1 inch lowering spring.
Quote:
Originally Posted by VikingRider
View Post
Just curious; you are not getting the «Knockout Custom» wheel - which aftermarket 21" wheel is it?
Yeah, the MoCo wheels are expensive but I like the fact that this kit comes with specially developed front suspension components thus assuring optimized fork travel and ride quality! JMO
Yeah, the MoCo wheels are expensive but I like the fact that this kit comes with specially developed front suspension components thus assuring optimized fork travel and ride quality! JMO
2017 FLTRXS velocity red, stage 1
The Black BeastQuote:
Originally Posted by Acro57
View Post
Her is mine with a 21" front/ 17" back combo...With black front forks it is lowered 1", brushed alum forks is stock. With it lowered I find it feels allot more like stock. I tried 13" rear shocks versus the stock 12" and that raised the seat height too high for my liking.
Swo
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
My Gallery / Click Below Link
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Prospect
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 200
I went with a 21/18 set-up and it rides great!
2017 Velocity Red Sun Glow 114 with a long list of monthly salaries!
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Posts: 1
Looks Good
|
|
|
| Similar Threads | ||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| 21 inch front/ 18 inch rear tire | 02gray | Wheels and Tires | 6 | 05-29-2017 07:42 PM |
| Help me complete my setup, please! | MacSmacky | Audio | 5 | 05-25-2017 08:31 AM |
| What would going 1 inch lower on my front end do? | Hawkeyestoob | Suspensions | 8 | 04-25-2014 03:05 PM |
| Tire miles of 21 and 18 setup. Help. | ERod62 | Wheels and Tires | 11 | 09-23-2013 10:51 PM |
| Monotubes with a 21 inch front wheel 2012 RGC CVO | Cmathias | Suspensions | 7 | 07-23-2012 11:18 PM |
| Posting Rules | |
