How to Install 21 Inch Front Wheel Harley Davidson Bagger

Learn how easy it is to install a 21" front wheel on any late model (1996 & newer) Harley Davidson Bagger. We show you every step that should take you about 30 minutes for the complete installation.
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This video is intended for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for hiring a professional mechanic if you are not skilled or do not have the tools to perform the maintenance procedures shown. Due to factors and variables beyond the control of HCCC, HCCC cannot guarantee that the information provided is applicable to your situation or that it is complete as to all steps that should be performed. HCCC assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. HCCC recommends safe practices when working with tools, equipment, or chemicals seen or implied in this video. HCCC recommends following procedures of the maintenance manual specific to the motorcycle and that only those qualified by prior experience perform the work shown. NO INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS VIDEO SHALL CREATE ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY PARTICULAR RESULT. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not HCCC.

[@juniorisclean]

Perfect. Just the info I needed. Who ever left a thumbs down is truly a negative spiteful person, this is a very well done professional video. Can’t be more clear or better done. AWSOME. Thanks again😊👍🏼

[@sgtrock2821]

Dude I just looked at a 2012 rk classic in Reno and it had a 21" dna mammoth front wheel. The freakin paint was bubbled right where you said. There was a kick ass lookin one on American Motorcycle Trading Company's yt vid and the salesman pointed out the same thing on a rkc with a 21" wheel and same exact bubbling. The salesman didn't say what it was from. Well done video. Many thanks.

[@adamhx21]

I never understand why videos like this get dislikes. Well done.

[@coastalplayer]

jealousy usually

[@BeardedBavarianBiker.]

Nicely done and very well presented. For myself, I probably would've gone with a shorter fender.

[@biker3769]

Outstanding! All the do's and don'ts really help.

[@gnichols1able]

Nice to have all the right tools and equipment......Good job.

[@blowthewhistlenotthecall9546]

Just put a 21” on my 2003 Road King. This video saved me a lot of hassle and disappointment. Worked like a charm. Just have to remember to tilt that fender forward during future maintenance if I take it off.

[@roadtaco3924]

Thanks for the tip on drilling out stock fender. Appreciate.

[@DCdrumrdad1]

Good video. Very informative. Now I know for certain that my OEM 19” “Enforcer” wheel is staying on my Street Glide. Thank you.

[@SimonWilliamsAU]

awesome vid! Exactly what i need. Installing a 21" on my next weekend.

[@HillCountryCustomCycles]

+Simon Williams Good deal! Glad we could be of any help, let us know how it goes!

[@marcbastarache398]

Would have loved to see a "before" and "after" shot. Very well explained. thumbs up bro.

[@kenmacmillan4569]

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[@craigversetti5700]

Thank you so much !! Was gonna make lift brackets thinking it be best to get that room but def won't be doing that know !!!! Appreciate ya 💯

[@anthonyallred176]

Love the videos this guy does.

[@johnbaker5039]

Great instructions made my decision easy. thanks

[@wgdmiller52]

Love the crown royal bags

[@keystonedaytrip238]

Great stuff 👍 this helps me immensely as I'll be swapping out the front tire/wheel very soon on my '17 Breakout .

[@jerrycagle7565]

Great video, just what I needed to know.

[@nosyrooster]

Hey big bro good job on the video. Great touch with the Crown Royal bag.

[@firemanjim01]

Nicely done. Thanks for video.

[@jojoc.5433]

Bad ass! Thank you for your knowledge 😎

[@flyonawall6521]

Great demonstration, clear and concise. What's the WIDEST one can go on 21" FRONT wheel of Street Glide?

[@outlawdiesel6021]

Nice video getting ready to get a 1990 Electra glide classic and wanting to install a 21” inch wheel

[@1000alb2]

Excellent video. New subscriber. I look forward to more how to videos as I get my first HD a few upgrades. 👍👍

[@danielwilkerson3212]

Thanks for the great video! Bad ass. Exactly what I needed to see with no fluff. \m/

[@mojobrown33]

Excellent video

[@dansklenicka8403]

Great video and nice looking wheel..

[@jphcoldstream]

Awesome video. Thanks !

[@FNGFASHA]

So, what size (height/width) wheel/tire did you remove and same info for tire/rim did you install? Excellent video BTW.

[@therecruitingguy]

Great tip!

[@smoothsam7]

You mane good videos thank you

[@moegreen5941]

great video.

[@vincest.fabiano9909]

...wow- awesome video- thanks!!!..

[@victorjohnson9672]

Great Video 👍🏿

[@dandyland25]

Beautiful ! Thanks for all the informative videos ! Can you tell me what the make of the wheel is and rotor ? Thank you

[@131sickness]

That was awesome thank you

[@richardgonzalez6550]

Bad ass! Tks for the great video

[@nick_mophotos]

Awesome Video!!!!

[@donovanhowardmusic]

You rock! Thank you so much!!!!

[@Grem129BOM]

Thank u I was wondering bout the fender with regards to spacing

[@Patiboke]

Nice video. Personally I would get another fender because now it does its best at hiding the larger wheel.

[@hassaneabou-khazaal6986]

HI.I always watch your videos .sounds great and clean.wish you are here in vancouver .bc canada

[@justa64falconsprint]

great fender mod tip. what tire did you install? i realize it's been a while since the vid but want to make sure the fender mod will work with a 130 / 60. thanks again for the tip

[@blackkoganinja5093]

That's AWESOME

[@randyhutchinson9910]

I wanted to know, if it could be done on a 99 RoadKing, now I know, Thankyou

[@Eubanksproductions]

Thank you for this informative video. I'm sure you even asked this a hundred times but could you tell me the style of the 21" wheel, the rotors, and where I might be able to purchase them for my 2015 Road Glide? Thank you

[@lukepace8546]

I need to get me some more Crown Royal, great video as usual.

[@HillCountryCustomCycles]

+Swift Justice LOL!!!! Rule #1, Don’t start the job without Crown Royal!!

[@HillCountryCustomCycles]

+Swift Justice LOL!!!! Rule #1, Don’t start the job without Crown Royal!!

[@innrwd]

Thanks

[@ronniedeciantis1978]

wish I knew about that in 2006 when I bought my streetglide and put a 21 inch put on. because I have a nice crease down the back of the fender

[@dwightwaldner8934]

Good video. 👍🏻

[@HillCountryCustomCycles]

We appreciate you watching!

[@bluengoldjim]

Are you just drilling out the rear mounting holes?

[@moustachemike7128]

i'm going the other direction taking off the 21 and using a 16...much better handling the tight turns and road in general...good vid...

[@ryancross5422]

still habe the 21 ?

[@mikebronc2902]

This is great. I'm getting ready to put a 21" on my 2007 SG. So you just tilt the fender forward and it won't affect the top of the fender?

[@TheMacdr2002]

Do you recommend a lowering kit on the rear to help with handling when you bring the front up? Great video! It's nice to see someone do them this well!

[@onOnewheel_jay]

no run 13 or 14 in rear shocks and it will help handeling

[@TheMacdr2002]

@@onOnewheel_jay Big help! I just retired and am finally getting to this in the next couple of weeks. I appreciate the info. I assume air shocks but what / where to source?

[@ericmadrid1714]

Does enlarging bolts work on a 19 Street glide? Or does that require fender spacer?

[@Liveharley1]

That tip about tires expanding tilt the fender, never would of though of that? excellent video you made it look so easy, thanks

[@rigodiaz01]

Great video! I'll be doing this on my 2012 RGU in the next week when my 21x3.5 wheel gets in. I'm trying to figure out what tire size to run so I don't rub. In the video are you using a 120/70-21 or 130/60-21? Thanks

[@rickstanley629]

Thats the same question I have..

[@roberthoffman1389]

Good vid. Does it throw off speedo? Can you correct w FP3?

[@jamesimboden501]

do i need a fender relocation kit? or just drill the holes out like you show in video?

[@stephenfiske9798]

Hi great video. I have a 1998 road king I want to put a 21" dual disk wheel on my bike but I'm having a hard time finding one and I was told I would need different spacers do I buy the rim rated for a 2000 model if you could give me some kind of info that would be great thanks

[@ricky52968]

I have a 2006 street glide and putting 21 wheel on but seems like the right side spacer has a gap compared to the left side.. any advice greatly appreciated

[@Trapped43_N-SB]

I have a 2002 Road King want to install a 21 inch wheel I always thought I had to rake it or bolt on kit but a shop told me the same method you showed so if they do it correctly I shouldn’t get no fender rub ? And how is the handling will it make a difference in a negative way?

[@raymondraymondjr6463]

With a step up bit how many sizes do I step up when drilling holes bigger ?

[@foggybottombbq2738]

Will this work just fine for a 2011 Softail deluxe. Waiting on the fenders to be finished up with custom paint job before installing. Concerned the fender will be too low now that I have the wheel/tire here. It is a 21 3.5. Thank you

[@brattpark790]

Dont need bracket for 21" front wheel for road king special 2020 also?

[@winstonaw91]

hi, do you have a video of how to change to 23" or larger front wheel?

[@bcrosier100]

Will this work on a 06 electra glide?

[@nathanlockhart3758]

I know this video is a few years old, but wondering if maybe you could help me with an additional question. I've recently ordered 21"from wheel and an 18" rear wheel for my 2005 Road King Classic. (Upgrading from stock 16x3 front/rear). What size tires should I get that would be similar in overall size?

[@brucedyer7559]

I Hit a pot hole and bent the 19' rim on my Dyna wide glide custom. I have a 21" front wheel and would like to know if it is a good idea and will it make any difference to the handling and ride.

[@bodog3209]

What about bikes equipped with ABS? Will it mess up the calibration? And wheel bearings, some time about 2014 Harley changed bearing size.

[@TheERK3]

can the same process be done on a 98 Vulcan classic

[@usmcshepherd9951]

I have a 2019 RGS...can this be done without doing anything to the rear? Also, can a 21” be added with lowers?

[@terencebigt3825]

Nice video. What wheel brand and model is that?

[@EarlGuyton425]

I own a 2002 fxst softail custom with the 21 " front wheel. The custom like mine came factory with a fatboy 16" inch wheel (solid wheel on the rear) I am wanting to put a fat boy 16" inch wheel on the front. Im trying to find out if I need new spacers and a shaft to do this

[@JeffGillis1]

Great video and a perfect example, its common nowadays to run a 21" in the front even on a bagger such as your example, but its also a common topic of discussion regarding performance and stability of running a 21" front wheel and potentials for decreased performance and the feared death wobble. What are your thoughts on this?

[@randyhutchinson9910]

Jeff Gillis hold your breath and go really fast, should be ok

[@jeffreyoleary3547]

Since when do people on bikes care how safe it it's about how cool it is 😆

[@SparkyLittle]

First i wanna say thank you for the awesome service when i order my 14in apes for my 08 street glide.. My buddy has a 03 ultra classic non abs with a 21 in wheel and hes talking about trading the bike in and selling me the wheel will the wheel fit my 08 street glide with abs if i change out the bearings

[@HillCountryCustomCycles]

+Sparky Little if it’s made by RC Components, you can replace the hub and it will work fine

[@68bostonboy]

wow i just bolted my 21in right on 2005 roadking

[@indianacardguys7440]

Love your videos! Any plans on one showing how to swap from a dual disc rotor set up to a single disc?

[@HillCountryCustomCycles]

+IndianaCardGuys yes, we have one coming

[@indianacardguys7440]

@@HillCountryCustomCycles Awesome, looking forward to it! About to upgrade to a 21 possibly a 23 and wanting to go with a single disc set up to show off the wheel.

[@user-vh7iu1hz1v]

I have a 2005 Electra Glide, I noticed you didn’t change the brake calibers. I’ve been doing research and I was under the assumption I would have to go with brembo calibers going to 21inch wheel. Is that not true? It will save $$ if not..

[@paullagana7175]

Just drilled out my fender mounting holes 3/8", Tilted it, and put a 21" wheel/tire on my 09 Streetglide. I had a question about fender to tire spacing so I did like Robert said and called HCC customer service. Even though they still have the video on their website customer service (?) said they no longer support that or have any information about doing that swap?? So if you do this you are on your own.

[@vrthingz]

Got my 21" wheel installed on my road glide last weekend! It's hard to right on the freeway though, feels unstable at highway speeds, like it wobbles. Doesn't feel smooth like the factory wheel. Could this be a balance issue on the front wheel?

[@nickydonuts1]

i put a 21 on my 2018 do i have to go back to dealer to program my ABS

[@tatepesek9837]

Just curious, do you drill out all 4 fender holes? Or just the 2 rear ones? Also does going up to a 19” from a 18” mess with the speedometer?

[@qdog1019]

Is there any difference with adding a 21 inch wrap around fender the angle of it ?

[@frankshepherd855]

How do you take the Fender off if you have a fender tip light assembly?

[@cliftonking5]

Do I need to buy new rotors or can I use the old ones?

[@The_Vanilla_Guerilla]

I have a 2006 flhtp, and looking to do a 21 inch front wheel. What size tire should I use?

[@evil_glide5083]

So this is an install of a 21” wheel using the stock fender? Got a 2010 streetglide and want to upgrade my wheels.

[@user-uo4px4oe9h]

do you do a 19 x 3.5 the same as the 21 or will it fit with no modifacations

[@tomburke6928]

on a 2020 Road Glide ltd and am thinking about changing the front tire from stock 18 inch to 21 inch. do i have to replace the calipers??

[@chubbzy24153]

Need help with spacers now

[@philipe7937]

So you take off the fender to drill out the holes on the forks to a larger diameter to give it play and adjustability? Also the only reason I haven’t done it on my streetglide is because I’m afraid if I get a blow out when I’m fat from home that I won’t be able to get a replacement 21 inch tire at a nearby Harley dealership. Do they carry them?

[@tommycannon9939]

On the 21 did you drill a 3/8 in the rear fender holes only?

[@ceec6923]

Hey I have a 2007 street glide And I want to put a 18 rim and tire from a 2013 street glide Is it pretty much a easy swap with no extra parts needed ?

[@johnrose2157]

Would this work the same for a 94 ultra classic?

[@jef1cruz]

Do u need to drill the 03 heritage fender or no like the deluxe?

[@felipeizaguirre1491]

I want to put 21 inch wheels on my 2002 road King do I need to put spacers on it

[@robertdavis5495]

I know this video is older but does this technique apply to a 2019 Road Glide?

[@georgetorres9112]

Will this work on a 2016 roadglide as well or will I need risers ?

[@brattpark790]

So we dont need to change fender for 21" upgrade of road king special 2020?? Need to rise up to 21" look best size to me

[@enidbetancourt5865]

What size tire did you use can I use a 120/70/21