Fair comment mike , yes the suspension will be harsher but try going back to 35 then 34 LBS to see if it improves or going to a thinner fork oil could help..

Peace.

 

has anyone successfully put a 180 tire on a fxbb?

 

You should really start a new thread mate, but for what it's worth, given that the standard tyre size is 150mm, that means you would require a minimum of 15mm each side extra clearance for a 180 section tyre. As far as I know, all Softail sub frames, ie the rear part of the frame are the same dimensions, (less the Breakout, Fatboy and Fatbob). As the Low Rider and Sport Glide run a 180mm rear, you should be ok clearance wise for a 180. But, that will be dependent on the Street Bobs rim size compared to the Low Rider's etc.

 

It don't really matter Phil13 as this thread was done anyways but I had been thinking that when I go to get my pressures right for the ride up/down the range , the ride there is quite plush but once I have my pressures where I want them the ride is choppier . So yea horses for courses I reckon.

 

Modern tires, especially the sticky ones give best performance at or near max pressure. If you want a soft ride, a heavier bike, meant for touring, should be your choice.

 

I think it's important to make allowance for weight or load when choosing air pressure. The factory recommended pressures are for Max load. If you ride solo and use recommend pressure and the ride is choppy, chances are you have overinflated, and have too small of a contact patch. Overinflated tires, in my experience, lack damping, give too much feedback of the road surface, and generally hurt handling. Underinflation just feels vague, the bike wallows, and the tires overheat. I think if you tour with a load you need high pressures to maximize tire life, but if you live on the back roads, it's worth dialing in the pressures based on your weight, just as you do with your spring preload to arrive at the correct sag.