Best wide tire kit?
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10-02-2013, 11:13 AM
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here is a pic of my 200 tire...it was on the lift so I could chop the fender...I don't know what company it came from. I did take the swingarm off the bike and grind it all down smooth...it had some imperfections on the welds and stuff that I wanted to clean up and then I powdercoated it and it looks factory now. I am very pleased with how it rides. I don't hammer through corners but it does handle very well. the bike is lowered front and rear which also gives it a nice look. after chopping the fender I sent it out to be painted and it looks excellent now. people don't even know the bike is a sportster.
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10-02-2013, 11:15 AM
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10-02-2013, 11:25 AM
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10-02-2013, 12:07 PM
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You can do 180 with nothing more than a new wheel and tire. Folks here have done it in 2004-13 bikes...
Here is one thread on that: My 48 180 rear conversion pics
Part List:
(2) 9276A BEARING (NON-ABS)
(1) 41430-09A WHEEL ASSEMBLY, STEEL 17 IN., W/O BEARINGS AND SLEEVES (BLACK)
(1) 41242-08 SPACER, AXLE - RIGHT, NON-ABS
(1) 40947-08A SPACER, AXLE - LEFT
(1) 43905-08 SLEEVE, SPACER BEARING
(1) 41319-10 RIM, STRIP 17 IN.
(1) 41314-10 INNER TUBE, TIRE 17 IN.
(1) 41123-79 CAP, VALVE
(1) 54321-85 NUT for valve
(1) 43200011 TIRE, 17 IN. - Michelin 180/55ZR17 Scorcher 11 - 17"
(1) 3mm Spacer
Here is one thread on that: My 48 180 rear conversion pics
Part List:
(2) 9276A BEARING (NON-ABS)
(1) 41430-09A WHEEL ASSEMBLY, STEEL 17 IN., W/O BEARINGS AND SLEEVES (BLACK)
(1) 41242-08 SPACER, AXLE - RIGHT, NON-ABS
(1) 40947-08A SPACER, AXLE - LEFT
(1) 43905-08 SLEEVE, SPACER BEARING
(1) 41319-10 RIM, STRIP 17 IN.
(1) 41314-10 INNER TUBE, TIRE 17 IN.
(1) 41123-79 CAP, VALVE
(1) 54321-85 NUT for valve
(1) 43200011 TIRE, 17 IN. - Michelin 180/55ZR17 Scorcher 11 - 17"
(1) 3mm Spacer
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10-03-2013, 10:23 PM
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#17
08-24-2016, 12:12 PM
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Well, the wider tire is naturally harder to turn than a skinny one. Especially when you use a low profile tire. There is not much sidewall on a low profile tire.
The first day riding it, it really opened my eyes. It felt as if it was trying to straighten me up in every turn. After a day or two though I was completely comfortable with it, and used to the difference in handleing. But, as I said before, it is not a "canyon carver". You need to make turns at a slower speed, and with more fore thought. If you do happen to get into a turn too fast....well, it wakes you up! Of course, the same thing will happen with a skinny tire. It's just that with the wider tire, the approach speed needs to be lower.
But, that said, I'd never consider removing it! I get a lot of attention at any gathering, and people are always stopping to lok at it. It certainly is a different looking Sportster! For me, I'd rather have a cool looking bike, than a speedster. I'm just a cruiser anyway, and prefer enjoying the scenery, instead than having it fly by at 90mph.
I bought my kit in January this year. It was $2199 at that time.
The first day riding it, it really opened my eyes. It felt as if it was trying to straighten me up in every turn. After a day or two though I was completely comfortable with it, and used to the difference in handleing. But, as I said before, it is not a "canyon carver". You need to make turns at a slower speed, and with more fore thought. If you do happen to get into a turn too fast....well, it wakes you up! Of course, the same thing will happen with a skinny tire. It's just that with the wider tire, the approach speed needs to be lower.
But, that said, I'd never consider removing it! I get a lot of attention at any gathering, and people are always stopping to lok at it. It certainly is a different looking Sportster! For me, I'd rather have a cool looking bike, than a speedster. I'm just a cruiser anyway, and prefer enjoying the scenery, instead than having it fly by at 90mph.
I bought my kit in January this year. It was $2199 at that time.
We share the same thoughts on doing the wide tire. Were you able to find an aftermarket front sprocket cover? I can't stand the empty holes!
Thanks
#18
08-24-2016, 05:37 PM
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08-24-2016, 08:15 PM
