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icreepin 09-24-2019 09:58 PM

1998 Fatboy custom question
 
I built a 98 Fatboy it runs good this winter going to do some other general maintenance so thought came up.

What is the largest rear tire that can be put on with no mods and what mods wold have to be done for it to go from OEM rear tire to 150 to 200 rear tire?

Any suggestions links photos would rock. With the state i live in I figure middle of Oct will put it up then I have until middle of april to get it on the road.

mmesa005 09-24-2019 10:36 PM

There are several wide tire kits out there. Here are some options and a photo for inspiration!

https://www.baggersmag.com/fat-tired-fat-boy
https://www.bitchinseatstore.net/PM_...hatail-kit.htm

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...9ce749c248.jpg



http://bl-graph.com/?p=1940

1998 EVO FAT BOY 250 WIDE TIRE CUSTOM

■ Front Wheel : Performance Machine 3.5×21″
■ Rear Wheel : Performance Machine 8.5×18″
■ Wide Tire Kit : HPU by W&W Cycles
■ Triple Tree : REBUFFINI
■ Handlebar : W&W Cycles
■ Front Fender : BAD LAND in One-Off
■ Gastank : BAD LAND in One-Off
■ Rear Fender : BAD LAND in One-Off
■ Exhaust : BAD LAND in One-Off
■ LED Turn Signal : Ken’s Factory
■ Seat : Clione Speed
■ Custom Paint : Bush Art

icreepin 09-25-2019 09:29 AM

Thanks here is an interesting question. I plan on riding cross country wide tire kit with bags what do you think about comfort?

mmesa005 09-25-2019 01:36 PM

I would plan on having a custom seat that is designed for long trips such as one with gel/memory foam. I recommend you decide what you want to do with regards to which fat tire kit you plan to use and then find out what seat options are offered for those kits.


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