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Can I run a 140 rear tire on my 2003 FLHTCI?

   
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Old 11-04-2014, 08:34 PM
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Default Can I run a 140 rear tire on my 2003 FLHTCI?
I can't find the Michelin Commander 2 130/90-16's anywhere, but it looks like a may be able to find a 140/90-16. Can I run this larger tire without any modifications?
 
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Old 11-04-2014, 08:36 PM
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yes, but no bigger than 140
 
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Old 11-04-2014, 09:27 PM
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I have a 140 commander II on mine.
 
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Old 11-04-2014, 09:29 PM
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I have a 140 commander II on mine.
No modifications to the belt guard needed?
 
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I ran a MU85 on a '00 FLHRCI which I think is a 140 with no modifications
 
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No modifications to the belt guard needed?
I didn't mod mine, but you must pay real good attention on getting the wheel perfectly straight or the belt will rub the tire. It will rub the tire when you back up sometimes, but that won't hurt anything.
 
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Old 11-05-2014, 07:24 AM
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I have a MCII 140 on mine with no problems
 
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Old 11-05-2014, 09:15 AM
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I have a MCII 140 on mine with no problems
Same here, no issues.
 
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Old 11-05-2014, 09:59 AM
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I have a MU85 on my 2002. It's like a 145, I did trim the belt guard.
 
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Old 11-05-2014, 10:06 AM
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Can you? Yup! That became the stock rear size (well MU85 did, which is close at 140/85) not long after your bike was built.
 
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