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I wish I could give you a definite "this is what works" formula, but I only have experience with '99 frame with a chain conversion and 180 or 200 tire.
Hopefully somebody else can do better.
97 WG here...running a 180 and a 20mm (3/4") l belt. Had to cut the fender horns, ise a Softail fender and new spacers.[/QUOTE]
Thank you very much for helping, do you happen to have pictures? Like CGGORMAN said all these models changed a lot between these years I guess. Is the 97 similar to the 04 WG? What are fender "horns" exactly? Would any Softail fender work? Did you have to make your own spacers? Thank you very much for all your help!
97 was different yet. Different engine (Evo). Has more in common with my 99 than 00+
Frame horns (aka fender struts) are the long slender cast steel frame extensions that are welded to the main frame at the seat. They are the mounting points for the rear shocks and fender.
I think that if you look closely at the Dyna frames up to 2005 including the later Evo dyna frames most of the basic dimensions are the same. The part number changes are likely from a added bracket for wiring / brake line or some other change.. I installed a 180 tire on a 2000 FXDX and was able to get the tire to fit by simply heating the fender brackets up with a torch and bending them out so that I could fit a 7 1/2 inch fender in the back.. I used an 5.0x18 inch alloy rim (Revtech) on a stock HD hub. Stock rim size for a 180 tire is 5.5 inches.. It's a tight fit but it worked out real well. Bike actually handles way better then when it did with a 150/80x16 on it.. Some of that was probably changing from steel hoops to aluminum. Tires feel neutral all the way to bald.. With the 150, bike wanted to stand up in the corners as the tire wore and it would start to wobble at high speeds as the tire wore out. Prior to the rear wheel change, I tried everything, sputhe stabilizer, PMFR steering damper. Bike is a DX so it has good suspension.
Bike already had a chain as I was worried about breaking a belt.. It has an older 116 ci SnS crank and cylinders (4 inch bore x 4 5/8 stroke) that makes over 125 hp. Good thing was that it stopped breaking the tire loose off of stop lights..
Wow, thank you guys for all this info! The big reason why I want A bigger back tire is because of that higher speed wobble I get with the 150, Especially heading against the wind! And also the look of a wider back. It might also be my tall front tire... But I have been told to try a "sputhe"??? not sure what it is, or/and widen the back tire?? When you heated the fender brackets, how much did you pull them out? Would it work on an 04 WG? Was it difficult? I think I would still have to go to chain? Im trying not to. Again thank you cggorman and bwoltz very much!! You guys are badass!
I also went to a 21" x 3.5" wheel up front witha 120/70 tire. I don't get the death wobble like I did with the 90/90 in F with a R 150/80 going fast through sweepers. Did a before and after high speed test.
[QUOTE=GREENOHAWK69;15340705]I also went to a 21" x 3.5" wheel up front witha 120/70 tire. I don't get the death wobble like I did with the 90/90 in F with a R 150/80 going fast through sweepers. Did a before and after high speed test.[/QUO
Cool! So did you have to modify a lot to put a bigger front in? Is it a huge difference? Would you still think a sputhe would work as well. I have asked a few people and they all swear by it for older dynas.
I just bought a new F fender (wanted it to fit tight to the tire), but I don't recall what spacers were used.
I don't have a Sputhe or True Track and no wobble. Not sure what they would do for me. I did re-install my Carlini Torque Arm (right side of bike, tying engine and tranny together so they move front and back vs sideways).
Huge difference? In handling for me - yes. Prior setup I had wobbled at 70 in a long sweeper. After, 100+...one handed and no wobble.
I just bought a new F fender (wanted it to fit tight to the tire), but I don't recall what spacers were used.
I don't have a Sputhe or True Track and no wobble. Not sure what they would do for me. I did re-install my Carlini Torque Arm (right side of bike, tying engine and tranny together so they move front and back vs sideways).
Huge difference? In handling for me - yes. Prior setup I had wobbled at 70 in a long sweeper. After, 100+...one handed and no wobble.
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