01 fatboy rear tire rubs

01fatty · #1 10-24-2007, 10:57 AM

Just purchased a 2001 fatboy. The bike has been lowered and the harley rear swingarm and 150 tire kit installed previously. The left side of the tire has rubbed the edge of the tire off all the way around. There is more room on the right side of the tire to fender gap then on the left. I am going to need a tire soon and would like to fix this problem before installing new tire. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

jakazz · #2 10-24-2007, 12:48 PM

where is it rubbing? swingarm, belt guard, is the wheel centered, and the pulley in line,
Do you have a manual? Tools?
It could be as simple as adjusting your wheel for alignment and belt tension, or the rear wheel could be loose......

01fatty · #3 10-24-2007, 01:11 PM

Have manual and garage full of tools. Have not had time to look at closely yet. The tire does not rub right now but when I put new tire on it will rub the edge off. Tire looks to be straight and tight just not centered in the fender. Did not know if this was a common problem or not. I hope to find time this weekend to look at closer.

mattt · #4 06-21-2008, 01:13 AM

I've got the same problem, although my 2001 Fatboy isn't lowered.&nbsp\\; Mine rubs on the top of the guard.&nbsp\\; I think it was because I had the suspension too soft and carried a heavy pillion for a few miles.&nbsp\\; Since increasing the pre-load haven't had the same problem - need to get a heavy pillion to try it out I guess.&nbsp\\; Still, there is less lateral clearance on the left than the right, but the frame is straight and the wheel is aligned.
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Did you end up solving your problem? Anyone else had a similar experience
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