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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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what is the widest tire size i can put on the rear of a 2001 fatboy on the stock rim..it has belt drive...thanks
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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well?......
 
Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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I'm think one size bigger than stock......
 
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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come on... i thought you guys were bikers here...none can give me an answer except that lame one above...i'm disapointed...or is it that you all get confused if it can't be ordered out of the screamin eagles cataloge...
 
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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you could try a 245/ 75 R16 Goodyear
 
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Yep, what Rick said.
 
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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come on... i thought you guys were bikers here...none can give me an answer except that lame one above...i'm disapointed...or is it that you all get confused if it can't be ordered out of the screamin eagles cataloge...
Nice way to start out here fink. 3 posts and you've already insulted someone. Way to go.[:@]
 

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yea!! dont pick on YUCK!!
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Real bikers don't use belt's And as far as lame,,,,Whatcomesaroundgoesaround!!!....Welcome to HDforum's rat....
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come on... i thought you guys were bikers here...none can give me an answer except that lame one above...i'm disapointed...or is it that you all get confused if it can't be ordered out of the screamin eagles cataloge...
 
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come on... i thought you guys were bikers here...none can give me an answer except that lame one above...i'm disapointed...or is it that you all get confused if it can't be ordered out of the screamin eagles cataloge...
3 posts and you're pi$$ed that we all don't constantly monitor the site for questions from a guy like you. Wait til you schedule a ride with some buds and are left waiting for 3 hours, sell you bike and stick to a cage.
 



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