FXDWG... Going Bigger?

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Jul 14, 2009 | 10:17 AM

VA_Gdogg

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FXDWG... Going Bigger?

I have a 2002 Wide Glide with a 150 rear tire. I've been debating about going to a larger size. Has anyone here tackled this task? Off the top of my head I'm assuming I will need the following components upgraded.... ?

Swing-arm kit
Rear fender
Rim

Damn.... sounds expensive!

Jul 14, 2009 | 11:01 AM

INJEKTER

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Originally Posted by VA_Gdogg

you would have to indicate how wide before this could be answered correctly.

Jul 14, 2009 | 11:05 AM

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Not sure on the 02, but on my 05 a 160 was a simple tire swap. I understand a 180 can be done without a kit, but you would need to make some mods on the inside of the fender, like turning the strut bolts around and using button heads so they are rounded and nearly flat. Have to be carefull with the signal wiring in either case, make sure it is tight against the fender.
Feel free to PM if I can help anymore...

Jul 14, 2009 | 11:54 AM

redrubicon2004

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IMO not worth the extra +1k Make if faster so those with fat tires have to look at your skinny a$$. Thats what I did!

I put a 150 Metzler on it and it looks slightly wider that the Dunlop.

If you do end up squeezing a wider tire in the stock fender, get a True-track or Sputhe engine/trans stabilizer. It will eliminate the tire from moving side to side and help eliminate rubbing.

Jul 14, 2009 | 11:59 AM

VA_Gdogg

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Originally Posted by INJEKTER

you would have to indicate how wide before this could be answered correctly.

If feasible, I would like to use a 180. IMO.... it looks kind of wimpy with the Dunlop 150.

Jul 14, 2009 | 12:00 PM

thomaskray

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I have an 02 with a 160 and I doubt I could go any bigger without some fairly major fender, strut, and swingarm modifications.

Jul 14, 2009 | 01:06 PM

8541hog

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What 1K ?

A stabilizer will not stop rubbing if the tire is too wide, since the rubbing would most likely occur on bumps when the tire goes further into the fender and compresses or flattens on the bottom.

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Jul 14, 2009 | 01:36 PM

redrubicon2004

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He was talking about wider fender, swing arm.....That would be at least $1k.

I recomended the true track because mine with a 150 doesnt rub with straight up and down travel. When I am in turns and with the drive line shifted (rubber mounted) it rubs pretty good when I hit a bump. A true track would help keep the tire centered in the fender reducing the rubbing.

The True Track would just help keep your tire positively centered within the fender. If you are going to put a wider tire under there and have little to no clearance, it would be critical to keep the tire as centered as possible.