Lesson learned....
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You can't take it with you...might as well spend it...
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In the pioneering days that was certainly the case, with only one size of inner tube required for roadside repairs - remember them?! Also fine when riding mostly solo. With the middle-aged spread we've all put on and with riding two-up being more popular, that rear 130 is on the limit, load wise. I confirmed my suspicions some years ago, talking to Avon engineers at a UK bike show, when they recommended using their 140 rear instead, as it has a slightly higher load rating.
Throughout my Harley ownership I've also owned other brand bikes, none of which have used the same size tyres on both wheels. Buttercup is typical of sporty bikes and has a 120 front, with 180 rear. One of the reasons for going with my 160 rear is to increase yet further the load rating for the rear tyre. Mrs B and I are, as best I can judge, bang on the limit for old Glide, although I wouldn't risk suggesting we go to a local vehicle weighing station to find out!
Throughout my Harley ownership I've also owned other brand bikes, none of which have used the same size tyres on both wheels. Buttercup is typical of sporty bikes and has a 120 front, with 180 rear. One of the reasons for going with my 160 rear is to increase yet further the load rating for the rear tyre. Mrs B and I are, as best I can judge, bang on the limit for old Glide, although I wouldn't risk suggesting we go to a local vehicle weighing station to find out!
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You know Tom, I currently have over $33K into this bike including the purchase price. I know I can't take it with me but I need to learn when "Enough is Enough" I was supposed to get a newer Jeep last year but sunk the money into the bike again.... This year I really want to get a newer Jeep....
Anyways I think ya'll just want to see more build threads, LOL.... Speaking of which what ever happened to that Shovel build....???
Anyways I think ya'll just want to see more build threads, LOL.... Speaking of which what ever happened to that Shovel build....???
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From: Jersey
FWIW I went back to a 130 just because it was easier to get the 130 in instead of the 140.
10mm just didn't seem worth the extra trouble to me.
No way in hell would I have spent that kind of money trying to get a 150 in there and one of my favorite hobbies is wasting money on my bike!!!
10mm just didn't seem worth the extra trouble to me.
No way in hell would I have spent that kind of money trying to get a 150 in there and one of my favorite hobbies is wasting money on my bike!!!
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From: Seattle, WA
I am really glad I ran across this thread. I just acquired a '96 Fatboy I am trying to freshen up a bit.
I would like to put a set of bigger spoked wheels on it, maybe 18/19 or 16/18 combo? I really don't know what fits on this bike or where to get them from. I assume some sizes are harder for tire selection than others too.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up! Here is a pic of the '96 too.
I would like to put a set of bigger spoked wheels on it, maybe 18/19 or 16/18 combo? I really don't know what fits on this bike or where to get them from. I assume some sizes are harder for tire selection than others too.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up! Here is a pic of the '96 too.
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2 Cranks with install 6400. Strokers, 1 used 1 brand new both S&S
2 sets of heads 2600 Stage 2 and stage 3
1 trans 6 spd 750 plus install
1Baker 6 speed 2400
2 jugs and pistons kits and 2 other sets of piston 2300
3 primary belt drives 3600
Rims w/rotors and pulley 2300
Plus labor for 2 builds and lots of dyno time Easily another 6000. (I rebuilt this motor 4 times)
Plus the 11k I paid for the bike and not to mention 2 ignitions a G carb, machining to the Intakes,
Oh crap forgot about the 4 Woods cams, W6, W6h, W8,W9b but Still love my special Woods 6EXP cam.
New rockers, 3 sets of S&S lifters, pushrods and countless gaskets and a Chain conversion on the secondary.
**** still more, the exhausts RB Racing LSR, Bassani RR, and currently a Supertrapp (which might not be the loudest but is does a great job low end to top end, Can't beat it.....) If there's anything I forgot please feel free to chime in.... **** I think I'm over 40..... But who's counting.... It can be a sickness.....
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I am really glad I ran across this thread. I just acquired a '96 Fatboy I am trying to freshen up a bit.
I would like to put a set of bigger spoked wheels on it, maybe 18/19 or 16/18 combo? I really don't know what fits on this bike or where to get them from. I assume some sizes are harder for tire selection than others too.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up! Here is a pic of the '96 too.
I would like to put a set of bigger spoked wheels on it, maybe 18/19 or 16/18 combo? I really don't know what fits on this bike or where to get them from. I assume some sizes are harder for tire selection than others too.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up! Here is a pic of the '96 too.