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Feb 21, 2007 | 06:27 PM

smokey

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Larger front tire 03 FXD

I'd like to know what is involved in putting a larger front tire on my FXD. I'd like to go 130 or140, I think I'd be looking at different front fork, fender and of course wheel, maybe brake rotor etc. Anyone done this or know where I might look for info. Thanks.

Feb 21, 2007 | 06:36 PM

haksaw

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RE: Larger front tire 03 FXD

i'd say you're probably first looking at a wideglide conversion kit and then the tire/fender

Feb 21, 2007 | 10:15 PM

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RE: Larger front tire 03 FXD

I went up one size in the front to a 110. I think it made a world of difference in handling (no more sliding on the steel bridges or road dividers). I've got an 01 FXD. Itlooks like its tight but it fits. I used a Metzler 880 110 x90. GeorgeJ

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Feb 21, 2007 | 11:10 PM

ameristo

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RE: Larger front tire 03 FXD

Have you got any side shots? I was thinking of going to that same tire on my 04 FXDL.

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Feb 21, 2007 | 11:39 PM

GeorgeJ

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RE: Larger front tire 03 FXD

Here's a shot with the 150 (big for a 01) and the 110 on the front. Hope this helps.

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Feb 22, 2007 | 10:48 AM

ameristo

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RE: Larger front tire 03 FXD

That's what I was looking for. Thanks

Feb 23, 2007 | 01:27 AM

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RE: Larger front tire 03 FXD

Thanks George, I'm about ready for a front tire maybe I'll try the 110.I wonder if dunlop makes one in that size, have to check it out. by the way Metz shows a 160 fitment for 02-06 FXD's on their web site? I like the idea of better handling that's why I was looking for wider tire options.

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Mar 6, 2007 | 11:31 AM

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RE: Larger front tire 03 FXD

hey Smokey,,if you are willing to spend some $$,and it seems you are---get the dual brake kit,,then while you got the front end apart anyway---install the race tech emulators/springs--Now you got great handle'in,,,oh yea,,now change the rear shocks to the 440's,by progressive suppenstion,,,,now you got the whole package,,,its what I did,,,,and it was my first time with a front end in my hands,,,,you got'a drill a few holes in the tube inside the front lowers,,always do your own work if poss.