FXDX Widest tyre ?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 3
From: West New york, NJ
I believe 160 is pushing it. I think someone sis it, but different manufacturers are wider than others. I have rubbed the fender bolts with my 150 when I had it lowered. I'm debating on doing a 160, but not to many companies make one. The better gripping tires like the Night Dragon, the K591 and the GT501 are 150 only. You can also change your fender bolts to a cap bolt and put the nut on the outside. The K591 is also a little wider than most 150's so depending on whose 160, it might not give you much. The 160's are also more money. A Night Dragon 150 is $125 vs. $180 plus for a 160.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,938
Likes: 4
From: NC
I am gonna get the inner strut brackets that have flush mounted well nuts built in, then use short bolts from the outside to run a 160 with no worries.
Question....Does anybody have the part #s for those inner brackets for the quick detatch sissy bar on the 00 FXDX?
Last edited by parts eeter; Jan 15, 2012 at 06:59 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 3
From: West New york, NJ
Not the same bikes. The FXDX came with a 150 stock from 2000 on. Different fender, swingarm and a bunch else from your wide glide. I was looking at mine as I came in the garage before. I didn't measure, but a 170 might clear the belt and swingarm, but the fender bolts may be the problem. I may do some measurements later. I don't think that there are any 170's available for the 16" rim though.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,097
Likes: 11
From: Huntley, IL
Or, you can go all out and cut the struts off and fab a fender. Then a 200mm tire will fit. I have a 2004. I'm doing the 200mm conversion (sig pic). Not done yet waiting for some powder to get done. I'm doing a how to video when the powder comes back.
With this conversion no trans work. No new swing arm, use same drive belt.
With this conversion no trans work. No new swing arm, use same drive belt.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 581
Likes: 1
From: williamston, n.c
