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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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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.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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i'd say you're probably first looking at a wideglide conversion kit and then the tire/fender
 
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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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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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Have you got any side shots? I was thinking of going to that same tire on my 04 FXDL.

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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Here's a shot with the 150 (big for a 01) and the 110 on the front. Hope this helps.

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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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Default RE: Larger front tire 03 FXD

That's what I was looking for. Thanks
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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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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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Smokey,

I am running a 90 Metz front tire with a 16" front wheel on my 96 Dyna FXD.I have a wide glide front end with a fat boy fender. Dual disc brakes. The bike handles great! I am running a 140 rear Metz tire. The bridges and ruts in the road don't even affect the handling at all. I'm not sure if this is what you meant my larger front tire but I am now a cross between a bagger and a glide. Chubby Glide was given to me by HogPros. Take care.


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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.
 
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