What wheel size to use

Cueball · 02-11-2016, 07:24 PM

So my Vaquero is getting ready for some drastic changes. I would like to know everyone's opinion regarding the front wheel. I am debating on either a 21" or raking it 6* and using a 23" wheel. I love the look of the 23 just really undecided at this point. Thoughts ?

redjay · 02-11-2016, 07:35 PM

I think a few on here have done a 21 inch wheel. Do a search ?

Bud2rat · 02-11-2016, 07:41 PM

My personal preference would be the 21". I think the 23" looks out of place. JMOA

Cueball · 02-11-2016, 08:28 PM

I have looked at a ton of pictures. Just indecisive I guess. I think the 23 looks good when raked but it's also about a $1300 price difference.

eg78 · 02-11-2016, 08:29 PM

I'd vote for the 21.. I am of the same opinion as Bud... but you gotta do what you like man!

OldSchool · 02-11-2016, 08:51 PM

If you gonna do it, then don't play around

Cueball · 02-11-2016, 09:55 PM

xlock · 02-12-2016, 01:08 AM

I've almost pulled the trigger on a 21 a bunch of times but I keep thinking I'd need to rake for that as well and just can't justify the expense...I know we can clear a 21 but doesn't it mess up the steering geometry?

Cueball · 02-12-2016, 03:19 AM

They say a 6 deg rake with a 23" wheel and no fork extensions puts your trail numbers back almost perfect. I believe a 21 with no rake you need to lower the rear a bit.

**smokier** · 02-13-2016, 08:08 AM

The 21" would look awesome, especially if you dropped the back a bit to give it the slammed look. The struggle there is going to be keeping handling...
The 23" and bigger just don't trip my trigger. One man's opinion. Opinions are like ...., everybody's got one... :)

hlknvlcn60 · 02-17-2016, 11:06 PM

Go to Roaring Toyz inc...they can set you up with the 21 and a couple of front fender choices that will fit over it.

cableguy2232 · 02-18-2016, 06:30 AM

I went with 21..

cableguy2232 · 02-18-2016, 06:32 AM

just some more 21 inch

skullbagger · 02-18-2016, 06:43 AM

I may have asked you before but cant remember what bars are those again?
your bike looks good, I like the look of the 21" wheel the best
I know I did tell you that the sturgis sign in the back w/ your bike looks awsome that pic needs to be framed and put in a man cave

MET-RICK · 02-18-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cableguy2232

just some more 21 inch

Great looking ride. The forks looks nice and clean without the reflectors as do the bags, mine are on there way out/off. Front wheel looks perfect. You've done a real nice job with the look overall. Cheers **** (the 21" has my vote.)

02-11-2016, 07:24 PM	#1
Cueball Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 36	What wheel size to use So my Vaquero is getting ready for some drastic changes. I would like to know everyone's opinion regarding the front wheel. I am debating on either a 21" or raking it 6* and using a 23" wheel. I love the look of the 23 just really undecided at this point. Thoughts ? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-11-2016, 07:41 PM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	My personal preference would be the 21". I think the 23" looks out of place. JMOA __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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02-11-2016, 08:29 PM	#5
eg78 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Vaudreuil, QC, Canada Posts: 623	I'd vote for the 21.. I am of the same opinion as Bud... but you gotta do what you like man! __________________ 1984 shadow 750 - R.I.P. 2004 vstar classic 1100 - traded for my first born 2006 Nomad 1600, black Batwing fairing with full stereo Vance & Hines dual baggers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-12-2016, 01:08 AM	#8
xlock Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 406	I've almost pulled the trigger on a 21 a bunch of times but I keep thinking I'd need to rake for that as well and just can't justify the expense...I know we can clear a 21 but doesn't it mess up the steering geometry? __________________ '11 Vaquero '00 Nomad 1500fi - Sold - '92 Vulcan BUBF 1500 Bobber -Sold - VBA Member # 02057
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02-13-2016, 08:08 AM	#10
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	The 21" would look awesome, especially if you dropped the back a bit to give it the slammed look. The struggle there is going to be keeping handling... The 23" and bigger just don't trip my trigger. One man's opinion. Opinions are like ...., everybody's got one... :) __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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02-11-2016, 07:35 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,942	I think a few on here have done a 21 inch wheel. Do a search ?
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02-11-2016, 08:28 PM	#4
Cueball Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 36	I have looked at a ton of pictures. Just indecisive I guess. I think the 23 looks good when raked but it's also about a $1300 price difference.
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02-11-2016, 09:55 PM	#7
Cueball Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 36
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02-12-2016, 03:19 AM	#9
Cueball Jr. Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 36	They say a 6 deg rake with a 23" wheel and no fork extensions puts your trail numbers back almost perfect. I believe a 21 with no rake you need to lower the rear a bit.
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02-17-2016, 11:06 PM	#11
hlknvlcn60 Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: crooked river ranch oregon Posts: 723	Go to Roaring Toyz inc...they can set you up with the 21 and a couple of front fender choices that will fit over it. __________________ 2012 Vaquero S.E. Chuckster's tear drop intake, Freedom true dual racing exhaust, Ivan flash, Clearview windscreen, Corbin gunfighter seat, Clockwerk's hugger style front fender, Kawasaki KQR backrest and luggage rack, kuryakyn iso grips and rear passenger boards, front highway pegs, revolutionspeed clutch and primary covers and reservoir and switch box covers and Kuryakyn skeleton rearview mirrors.
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02-18-2016, 06:43 AM	#14
skullbagger Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: N.C. Posts: 727	your bars I may have asked you before but cant remember what bars are those again? your bike looks good, I like the look of the 21" wheel the best I know I did tell you that the sturgis sign in the back w/ your bike looks awsome that pic needs to be framed and put in a man cave __________________ " If your like most people its not for you " VULCAN VAQUERO
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