Widest tire on 09 Fat bob
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Widest tire on 09 Fat bob
OK, got my color (vivid black) picked out, bike will not be in until late December. I'm going to go with chrome forks, chrome engine package, and slammer bars with chrome controls/braided lines.
My next project is trying to pay for the engine package before the bike gets here. I was given a quote on the engine package, which was higher than I was planning.
My queastion on the rear tire options, I've searched, on this site, and also google, yahoo etc. I would like at least a 200 rear tire. If I am going to need to replace the tranny shaft which seems to be an option on some kits for spacing reasons, then I may as well finance that part into this equation as the motor is getting torn completely apart for crank work anyway.
My next project is trying to pay for the engine package before the bike gets here. I was given a quote on the engine package, which was higher than I was planning.
My queastion on the rear tire options, I've searched, on this site, and also google, yahoo etc. I would like at least a 200 rear tire. If I am going to need to replace the tranny shaft which seems to be an option on some kits for spacing reasons, then I may as well finance that part into this equation as the motor is getting torn completely apart for crank work anyway.
why does everyone want a HUGE fat tire... it makes the bike handle like crap, they wear out 3xs as fast... i dont get it... fill the wheel well and be done... 200 is plenty... you ever rode a bike wiht a 240 or 300? i have both on buddies bikes... they laugh they do one thing well... GO STRAIT! you loose alot of handling and get roll wiht big tires... dyna's are great for their handling...y ou will loose that with the HUGE tire
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Hmmm, good points. I admit, I am new to the street bike deal. I owned a wide glide last summer, which had been lowered and liked it, but wasn't crazy about it. I had always wanted a softail, so the guy I bought my superglide from had both, he let me ride the softail, and then insisted I ride the superglide. Now, I'm glad he did, as I love the superglide I have now. It is a 2001 model.
I was not sure how the wide tire affected handling. I honestly wanted the wider tire for looks over function, however if it does indeed ruin the ride, I will stick to the 200 tire and call it good. I rode a new fat bob about 1 month ago, and could not believe the way it handled. It was a stock setup.
Will the 200 affect the handling at all?
The type of riding I do is basically cruising, I am a union boilermaker that travels, and normally work midnights out of town, so when I'm awake and bored during the day, I will jump on the bike and cruise the backroads normally putting 50-150 miles per day. When I say backroads, not meaning small, just not crazy about 4 lane cruising for long periods so a nice 2 lane road is what I look for.
Again, thanks for all replies, and anyone with an honest opinion is appreciated.
I was not sure how the wide tire affected handling. I honestly wanted the wider tire for looks over function, however if it does indeed ruin the ride, I will stick to the 200 tire and call it good. I rode a new fat bob about 1 month ago, and could not believe the way it handled. It was a stock setup.
Will the 200 affect the handling at all?
The type of riding I do is basically cruising, I am a union boilermaker that travels, and normally work midnights out of town, so when I'm awake and bored during the day, I will jump on the bike and cruise the backroads normally putting 50-150 miles per day. When I say backroads, not meaning small, just not crazy about 4 lane cruising for long periods so a nice 2 lane road is what I look for.
Again, thanks for all replies, and anyone with an honest opinion is appreciated.
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OK, doing some more reading, does aftermarket rear shocks make a huge difference?
Just for reference on my background: I am 37 going on 18 years old, that comes from a MX background. I had my pro-license in 2001. I know dirt and street are not the same, however, I still like to ride hard and absolutely do not want to own a crotch rocket. I prefer a tight handling bike, which was my deciding factor from the softail to the dyna model. I am investing alot of money into this machine, and just do not want to look back and regret any decisions made on the build, or do something without researching each part enough that I believe it will help my bike performance wise over cosmetic in the end.
Just for reference on my background: I am 37 going on 18 years old, that comes from a MX background. I had my pro-license in 2001. I know dirt and street are not the same, however, I still like to ride hard and absolutely do not want to own a crotch rocket. I prefer a tight handling bike, which was my deciding factor from the softail to the dyna model. I am investing alot of money into this machine, and just do not want to look back and regret any decisions made on the build, or do something without researching each part enough that I believe it will help my bike performance wise over cosmetic in the end.
for handling you will want a stiff suspension, you want to raise the back not lower it for handling... 200 is a good size tire to still let you move the bike around VERY well!
yes aftermarket shocks make a HUGE... HUGE... HUGE DIFF!!!!
yes aftermarket shocks make a HUGE... HUGE... HUGE DIFF!!!!
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Personally, why waste the money on a 200mm? Especially at this point when the bike is brand new and rollin' on a 180mm? Think about the difference between a 180 and a 200...20mm. Next think about the change you're gonna drop for the tire and any mods it may take to fit it. I honestly don't know what it takes to put a 200 on a fatbob because I've yet to work on one. But when you're talking 20mm...it really ain't worth it. If you want it to handle well, spend the bucks there instead. Beef up the front end with race tech emulators or a Works performance kit (my preference) and put a good set of progressive 440s or Works out back.
Joe is right, anything over a 200 is BS. Looks cool, but so does a bad *** dyna hopped up to tear up asphalt and corners! Spend the money wisely...focus on things that matter most to you. If you came from a MX background, you'll want performance eventually...not fat tires and silly looking exhaust. Leave that to the rubs and posers.
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Joe is right, anything over a 200 is BS. Looks cool, but so does a bad *** dyna hopped up to tear up asphalt and corners! Spend the money wisely...focus on things that matter most to you. If you came from a MX background, you'll want performance eventually...not fat tires and silly looking exhaust. Leave that to the rubs and posers.
Justmy opinion.
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