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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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I'm having clearance problems when I put on 11" progressives,the rear tire rubs the fender on the left side.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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That's wierd I've got the 11" Progressive HDs and my tire doesn't rub at all. Are you sure it's the tire?It's possible for the fender to hit or rub the belt guard when you go to lower shocks.Try cranking up the shocks a couple notches.
 
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I also have the 11" progressives with no issues.

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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 09:35 PM
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I thnk it is more of a centering issue
 
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The tire doesn't seem to be centered in the fender.
 
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you put a spacer on the wrong side?
 
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sure sounds like it... but the spacer from the passengers side wouldnt even stick out enough to keep the pulley from smackin right into the swingarm no??
 
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I wondered about that, I just bought the bike in January,looks like the spacers can't be mixed up easily,wide one on left side.
 
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I'm having clearance problems when I put on 11" progressives,the rear tire rubs the fender on the left side.
Are you sure the wheel is properly aligned?
 
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it is aligned by the holes in the swing arm.
 
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