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question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
You guys running 21"-23" front wheels, did you lower the front end to compensate for the larger wheel?
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
i left mine as is,the front end falls to the stops a little easier than stock but no big deal, mort
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
My front tire has the OD of a standard 23". Made it a bear to find a fender. I lowered the front 2" and lowered the back 1-1/2. It rides great.
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
I'm kinda rolling the idea of a chromed raider wheel with R1 brakes on mine. Thinking this will be the cheap way to the look I want, but really would hate to lose the soft cush ride I have now.
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
I am running the 21" Raider wheel. I lowered the front 2" and the rear 1". Rides great, but it is a noticeable difference over stock.
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
I run a 21 inch wheel. laced my own hub with a new 21 inch rim. Did not do anything then this, not lowered, Rides and looks great.
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
And a picture
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
I like the way Yogi's bike looks. Looks like it is accelerating, even when sitting still! Gasser?
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
JDMatt2000 wrote:
I am running the 21" Raider wheel. I lowered the front 2" and the rear 1". Rides great, but it is a noticeable difference over stock.
stock wheel in back? got a profile photo?
 
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Re:question about running bigger front wheel 10 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
jd750ace wrote:
I like the way Yogi's bike looks. Looks like it is accelerating, even when sitting still! Gasser?
Me too, looks sweet. I really want to make mine look the same way.
 
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