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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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what is the widest rear tire you can puti on a 2000 fatboy with NO mods?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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A 150 will fit fine. Just be sure that the bolts through the struts do not rub the tire. You may have to use shorter bolts and thinner lock nuts. They are available if you look.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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A 150 will fit. I still put the wide tire kit on my 2000 Fatboy. I did have to replace a tire before I caught what the bolts were doing. The dealership changed the bolts and nuts and I've had no problem since.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I have a 150 on my bike but the strut bolts had to be reversed so the button head is inside the fender and acorns on the outside.


 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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dear all, is that possible to put 160 avon or metzeler tire on standar 2003 fatboy?
will the tire rub the fender or the other parts?

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