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Old Jan 7, 2018 | 03:36 PM
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Does anyone out there that owns a Nighttrain ever swapped the front tire for a wider alternative. And if so did it improve the ride?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 08:33 PM
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I run a 90/90-21 on Reaper up front, rather than the stock MH90-21 (80/90-21). You wouldn't think that would make much difference, but it does. Both in handling and tire life. Both are better with the slightly wider tire.

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I am just guessing here but have driven both but I think any bike will handle better with equal radius tires and close to same diameter. Why a Fatboy will fill better in the twisties then a duece. However, that rake on your Night train is more for looks then turns. Set the fallaway to minimum with just the play out of the needle bearing will be like night and day difference. Takes a day or two to get use to it but butt English will roll it to the very end of the chicken strip to the other if you are brave enough
 
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