'07 Fatty owners
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'07 Fatty owners
Hey guys. So looks like there’re a few here that’ll be changing out their ’07 Fatty tires pretty soon if they haven’t already done so.
The front is a 140 / 75
So my question is; if Metzler does a 150 / 80, would that be ok.
Noone here seems to have a freakin’ clue and the HD dealer said it would take 6 weeks to ship the original HD tires in from the Spanish Mainland. I just can’t seem to find a 140 / 75 from anyone over here.
Someone told me yesterday that because HD's are so heavy it's best to get the exact measurments. Sounds like a load of crap to me.
Also, the Metzler is like $150 US (from a friendly); whereas the original HD; from the dealer; is something stupid, like $300 US. (257 Euros)
The front is a 140 / 75
So my question is; if Metzler does a 150 / 80, would that be ok.
Noone here seems to have a freakin’ clue and the HD dealer said it would take 6 weeks to ship the original HD tires in from the Spanish Mainland. I just can’t seem to find a 140 / 75 from anyone over here.
Someone told me yesterday that because HD's are so heavy it's best to get the exact measurments. Sounds like a load of crap to me.
Also, the Metzler is like $150 US (from a friendly); whereas the original HD; from the dealer; is something stupid, like $300 US. (257 Euros)
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RE: '07 Fatty owners
I replaced both tires after 10K miles, and only because I had a rear tire puncture. Local dealers charge you full MSRP ($227 rear, $200 front).
Cheapest place around here is the Motorcycle Super Store link below. Prompt delivery in USA. Wouldn't hurt to check for your needs.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx
Note: Thenew tires do not say anymore Harley Davidson on the side wall like the OEM tire that came with your bike, plus there is a groove thread on the center of the tire, I believe it to be better to displace water in a rainy day. Tires feel taller than OEM though and you can lean a bit further without fear of scraping the floor boards. I keep them at 38 psi front and rear at 40 psi.
I wouldn't go any bigger in the front, this is indeed a heavy bike. Good luck.
Cheapest place around here is the Motorcycle Super Store link below. Prompt delivery in USA. Wouldn't hurt to check for your needs.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx
Note: Thenew tires do not say anymore Harley Davidson on the side wall like the OEM tire that came with your bike, plus there is a groove thread on the center of the tire, I believe it to be better to displace water in a rainy day. Tires feel taller than OEM though and you can lean a bit further without fear of scraping the floor boards. I keep them at 38 psi front and rear at 40 psi.
I wouldn't go any bigger in the front, this is indeed a heavy bike. Good luck.
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Road Master
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RE: '07 Fatty owners
Yup, looks good, but I'm not in the States. Those prices are real cheap compared to the European prices for the HD original ones.
Just from a security standpoint, I'd love to know if it's possible to put a 150 on. If I have to remove the front fender, .....got no problem with that.
Just from a security standpoint, I'd love to know if it's possible to put a 150 on. If I have to remove the front fender, .....got no problem with that.
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RE: '07 Fatty owners
210/50 ZR 17 M/C (78W) TL for the rear but i could not find a front. Here is the front specs.
140/75R17
67V
BW
32JL-17
3.50
25.39
5.71
6/32
675 @ 42
150/80R17
72H
BW
3025-92
3.50
26.69
5.98
5/32
783 @ 42
3.5 is the rim size, 5.71 width, 25.39 is OVERALL DIAMETER
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...egory.asp?id=7
140/75R17
67V
BW
32JL-17
3.50
25.39
5.71
6/32
675 @ 42
150/80R17
72H
BW
3025-92
3.50
26.69
5.98
5/32
783 @ 42
3.5 is the rim size, 5.71 width, 25.39 is OVERALL DIAMETER
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...egory.asp?id=7
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