200 or 250 kit
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From: Dirty Jerzey
200 or 250 kit
I have a '07 Deuce and looking into the Heartland Kits. I am not sure if I want to go 200 or 250. Anyone install one of these kits? I am concerned with offset in the 250 kit and the balancing of the bike. I know that the wider tires are harder to turn and you have to lean more. Any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks
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RE: 200 or 250 kit
I installed a 200mm on my 07 when i took delivery. As i also installed a matching pully i switched to the thinner drive belt to get the clearance i needed, but other than that its all stock parts. I looked at a 240 kit as well but the cost was just a bit much in my opinion, and at a 240+ size the concensus here seemed to be there would be a offset weight issue with the bike developing a slight LHS pull. I'm told you get used to it, but with the 200 you don't need to worry. There is a photo in my gallery of the rear which fills out the stock fender nicely. If you want a parts listing for a 200mm install, i've posted that before, just have a search through my threads.
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RE: 200 or 250 kit
I really like my Deuce, but the stock rear fender (straight line) bugs that crap out of me. I am going with the Heartlands 200EZ kit. NO cutting needed. New seat and fender. 200 will fit right in too.
To put the 250 on, you are looking at some major cash. Probably around $4,000 to $5,000 by the time you're all done with the kit, wheels/tires etc.
To put the 250 on, you are looking at some major cash. Probably around $4,000 to $5,000 by the time you're all done with the kit, wheels/tires etc.
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RE: 200 or 250 kit
mt325,
i say go with the 250. i have no regrets and absolutely enjoy it. i havezero issues with turning, leaningor anything else associated with afatter tire. i wentwith the heartland.i agree, its a bit pricey, but it is"hands-down" the best mod ive done. good luck with your choice.
i say go with the 250. i have no regrets and absolutely enjoy it. i havezero issues with turning, leaningor anything else associated with afatter tire. i wentwith the heartland.i agree, its a bit pricey, but it is"hands-down" the best mod ive done. good luck with your choice.
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RE: 200 or 250 kit
I went with the 250 "bobber" No lean problems at all on my 2007 night train we only had to offset the primary a quarter inch. All parts from Heartland fit perfectly.
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From: Dirty Jerzey
RE: 200 or 250 kit
i think i am going to have to flip a coin. the cost has alot to do with it but i think the 200 will be a nice kitwith the slim tank design ofthe deuce. thanks for all your feedback.
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RE: 200 or 250 kit
While they look cool as hell I'm not a fan of big tires and the handling aspects they have.I have to disagree with those that say there is no difference in the handling. They will handle good but not as well as the smaller rear tires.When the back tire is 3 or 4 times wider than the front the frontend will push in hard turns.Not a good feeling in the mountains or at high speeds.Not that Harley's corner like sport bikes but with the right combo of tires, shocks,springs and emulator tubes you can get a soft t to handle really well.I think the stock fender with a tire as big as you can get under it looks good also. You're lucky with the Duece you can shove a 200 under that fender and it changes the look of the bike a lot. That 3-4 thousand goes a long way in the motor dept and a big tire won't give you "that" feeling. I know that some won't agree with my opinion but it's just that, my opinion.Good luck with your changes with what ever you decide to do.
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