Front tire dilemma

I agree with JD on the 26s being the max..... but 25.1s are better; My 235/60-14s fit really well and I have not experienced any rub,anywhere, at any suspension travel, at any steering input. But I run 1.03 bars and HD shocks and a lowered ride height, with the K about 5.75 to 6 inches off the deck. That 1 inch tire height difference is only 1/2 difference where it counts.
Stock bars and regular shocks will cycle the suspension to a greater degree, so better safe than sorry. Unless your tire-shop is willing to mount a 26 up for testing purposes.