wide tire conversion - searched could find all answers
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wide tire conversion - searched could find all answers
Hi, guys!
I am absolutely sure this has been covered here...but can't find a complete instructional. Im going for a look on this bike that won't go very far from home...not on 1.8gal anyway...pic attached.
Project Bile: 1982 Shovelhead, FXWG
Existing Mods: Belt Drive Dry Primary
Planned Mod in Question: Install a tire that is much bigger than stock. 185mm wide and 30" OD (stock is about 26")
Issues I need options / solutions for:
NOTE: I love jokes but "a tire that fits" isn't what I'm looking for here.
1. Swingarm too short. Needs to be 2-3" longer to accommodate. Lengthen or is there a bolt on, longer one available?
2. Loss of Torque: Need to adjust sprocket setup to gain back torque / proper gearing. Current setup below:
I am absolutely sure this has been covered here...but can't find a complete instructional. Im going for a look on this bike that won't go very far from home...not on 1.8gal anyway...pic attached.
Project Bile: 1982 Shovelhead, FXWG
Existing Mods: Belt Drive Dry Primary
Planned Mod in Question: Install a tire that is much bigger than stock. 185mm wide and 30" OD (stock is about 26")
Issues I need options / solutions for:
NOTE: I love jokes but "a tire that fits" isn't what I'm looking for here.
1. Swingarm too short. Needs to be 2-3" longer to accommodate. Lengthen or is there a bolt on, longer one available?
2. Loss of Torque: Need to adjust sprocket setup to gain back torque / proper gearing. Current setup below:
- 23T Drive
- 49T Driven w/ .25" offset
- OEM 21T Drive (20T might be better if it exists) paired with OEM 49T Driven?
- keep current 23T Drive and pair to custom 56T Driven?
- drive sprocket - needs additional .5" offset
- driven sprocket needs additional .5" offset / spacer.
- starter...how to address?
- primary...how to address?
- crankshaft...how to address?
Last edited by shovelhedd; 06-30-2018 at 07:05 PM. Reason: mistakes
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I had both an 83 FXR and an 03 Dyna. Wanted to go wide with both but all I found were kits. I am certain with fabrication skills anything is possible?
http://www.chopper-kit-usa.com/fat_t...harley_FXR.htm
http://www.chopper-kit-usa.com/fat_t...harley_FXR.htm
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