How wide can I go on the rear, '04 Wide Glide?
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How wide can I go on the rear, '04 Wide Glide?
I have been searching the internet for what seems like hours now and can't find anything useful, let reasonably priced.
I have a 04 wide glide with the stock 150 tire on the rear. I want at least a 180, maybe even a 200.
Can anybody point me in the right direction, or know how I can go about this?
TIA
I have a 04 wide glide with the stock 150 tire on the rear. I want at least a 180, maybe even a 200.
Can anybody point me in the right direction, or know how I can go about this?
TIA
Road Warrior
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From: Aurora, IL
Without going to a wider fender, I doubt you will fit anything wider than a 160 on it.
I have a 03 (same width fender) and I have a Metzler 150 on mine and IMO its a tight fit with wiring and the strut bolts. If you did a True Track to keep the rear end from swaying around, you might get away with a 160.
To go to a 180 or 200, you will need to go with a wide fender kit and primary spacer kit.
I have a 03 (same width fender) and I have a Metzler 150 on mine and IMO its a tight fit with wiring and the strut bolts. If you did a True Track to keep the rear end from swaying around, you might get away with a 160.
To go to a 180 or 200, you will need to go with a wide fender kit and primary spacer kit.
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From: Just outside of New Orleans, La.
Without going to a wider fender, I doubt you will fit anything wider than a 160 on it.
I have a 03 (same width fender) and I have a Metzler 150 on mine and IMO its a tight fit with wiring and the strut bolts. If you did a True Track to keep the rear end from swaying around, you might get away with a 160.
To go to a 180 or 200, you will need to go with a wide fender kit and primary spacer kit.
I have a 03 (same width fender) and I have a Metzler 150 on mine and IMO its a tight fit with wiring and the strut bolts. If you did a True Track to keep the rear end from swaying around, you might get away with a 160.
To go to a 180 or 200, you will need to go with a wide fender kit and primary spacer kit.
Jay
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FYI -
On my '97 Wide Glide (stock swingarm) I had to:
* cut the fender horns and re-weld them wider
* Softail fender
* Bought a 18" x 5.5" wheel and spacers
* Narrower drive belt (3/4")
* Appropriate fitting backrest
* HD Tri-Bar LED tailight
Stock tire was a 130...had gone to a 150, but needed a narrower belt (1 1/8" vs. 1 1/4" OEM) to fit.
On my '97 Wide Glide (stock swingarm) I had to:
* cut the fender horns and re-weld them wider
* Softail fender
* Bought a 18" x 5.5" wheel and spacers
* Narrower drive belt (3/4")
* Appropriate fitting backrest
* HD Tri-Bar LED tailight
Stock tire was a 130...had gone to a 150, but needed a narrower belt (1 1/8" vs. 1 1/4" OEM) to fit.
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