Harley's Wide Tire Kit
Stage I
Joined: May 2008
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putting 180 on my 2008 FXDC
I am also glad all my questions were answered, all but one additional, could anyone please help a brother out and clarify, this crap. I had the removable sissy bar kit installed, did my self....not bad for a Army mech living in Afghan for 16 months.., LOL. Any ways been home since April and riding my butt off, do I need new fender plates also or are the one I have now cool?
Also, question on drilling out my baffles till I can get the cash for new Pipes. Red light or green light Idea, I don't want to be a Tow jumper and be hanging out with my butt tore up needing more money for a stupid idea. I just want to get more sound so I don't get cut off anymore when riding my lil one with me.
thanks,
Frankie.......Rock Kicker....
Also, question on drilling out my baffles till I can get the cash for new Pipes. Red light or green light Idea, I don't want to be a Tow jumper and be hanging out with my butt tore up needing more money for a stupid idea. I just want to get more sound so I don't get cut off anymore when riding my lil one with me.
thanks,
Frankie.......Rock Kicker....
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+1, the detachable sideplate kit is actually makes this more doable without buying the kit for the wide tire. But cutting and splicing your wires, they got shorter and I think more wire gets used anyway by routing them through the hollow stems in the turn signal hardware for detachable sideplates. They key is simply to make sure your wires are secure and won't contact the wider tire under any circumstances such as bottoming out. If you are comfortable with that, no kit needed and you are good to go.
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From: Asscrackistan
I agree with what "AdrianVall" wrote above, I also didn't use the kit and dressed the wiring = no problem, but after an accident my original straps were damaged so I replaced them with the ones from the kit.
Here's some photos and info on the Screamin Eagle 180 kit, tends to look bigger with a chopped fender.
43197-04A Dunlop Screamin' Eagle GT502 180/60B17 Blackwall Tire 17" Rear $172.66
40502-06 Dunlop Tubes 17" Inner Tube 160/70-180/60-17 Center Metal Valve $20.24
43101-06 Dunlop Rim StripsFits 17-inch Center Valve rims $3.48
59514-06 Rear Fender Inner side plate replacement bracket 2ea $9.87ea
4592 Screw 2ea $3.18ea
10065 cable strap 2ea $0.45ea
Prices from https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/pLookUp.php
Here's some photos and info on the Screamin Eagle 180 kit, tends to look bigger with a chopped fender.
43197-04A Dunlop Screamin' Eagle GT502 180/60B17 Blackwall Tire 17" Rear $172.66
40502-06 Dunlop Tubes 17" Inner Tube 160/70-180/60-17 Center Metal Valve $20.24
43101-06 Dunlop Rim Strips
Fits 17-inch Center Valve rims $3.4859514-06 Rear Fender Inner side plate replacement bracket 2ea $9.87ea4592 Screw 2ea $3.18ea
10065 cable strap 2ea $0.45ea
Prices from https://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/pLookUp.php
Do you know if that item has both threaded serts, or is it like the original, where as the rear strut stand off is threaded for the original turn signal screw? I'm having a hard time trying to describe this thing to make it easy to understand.
Never mind, it looks like it is like the original with a thur- hole.
Last edited by BlockHead96; Feb 26, 2009 at 10:50 AM.
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Finland
Hello! I install that 180 wide tire kit too, but i see that tire is not centered in fender.
Must i re-line engine/swingarm rubbermouts? Belt is not center too in picture, i reline it again but still thinking about that clearance with tire and fender...
Must i re-line engine/swingarm rubbermouts? Belt is not center too in picture, i reline it again but still thinking about that clearance with tire and fender...
Last edited by jaska69; Apr 1, 2009 at 12:46 PM.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Tennessee
Stealer messed up?
I ordered the wide tire kit for my lowrider, through the stealership. Took the bike to them and had it installed. When I picked the bike up, I rode it home and parked it. (20 miles) Hubby went out to check it out and found that there was a gouge in the sidewall of the tire that went all the way around. I felt under the rear fender and the tire was flush against the fender on the left side. Called the dealer and they said bring it in. When we got the bike to them, they said mine is the SECOND one they've had to do that and told me the tire was too wide for the lowrider. Sooooo.....I went down to a 170. When I picked the bike up I checked under the fender again. The tire sits 3/4" more to the left than it does on the right. The dealer said this is normal.
I need input. IS THIS NORMAL? Or are they giving me the shaft? I even called HD HQ and they said they allowed for up to 1/2" off center and that all their tires fit the fender like that. Any advice will be helpful.
I need input. IS THIS NORMAL? Or are they giving me the shaft? I even called HD HQ and they said they allowed for up to 1/2" off center and that all their tires fit the fender like that. Any advice will be helpful.
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From: From Long Island, now in So. Cal
My tire is offset by 1/8", it's shifted to the air filter side of the bike, which is typical of the 06 and up Dyna's. Also, your photo above is taken at an angle, look at you signals compared to your shocks.
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From: Chesterfield, VA
Three variables to typically determine rear alignment.
If your rear wheel is that close to hitting the insides of the fender, use the manual and check the above.
The belt is not supposed to ride in the center of the rear pulley. It should ride to the outside edge. If not, check rear wheel alignment.
- Is the fender mounted properly and centered in the rear struts?
- Is the rear wheel properly aligned within the swing-arm?
- Is the engine/tranny properly aligned within the frame?
If your rear wheel is that close to hitting the insides of the fender, use the manual and check the above.
The belt is not supposed to ride in the center of the rear pulley. It should ride to the outside edge. If not, check rear wheel alignment.
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Norwalk, Ohio
What did you need to do to make a 200 fit?