the old fat tire question
Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
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From: Mobile,Al
I have a 92 FXSTS. I went to a wider rear tire. I tried to fit a 160/60/18 0n a 4.25" inch rim and the tire rubbed the inside of the stock bobtail fender. I cut the struts off and added a 9" Ness taildragger fender with custom Arlen Ness struts. I also went with a chain and 46 tooth sprocket. We added the sprocket conversion to the tranny. We didn't move the tranny over as it was lined up. I have a 180/55/18 on a 5.5" rim I may put it on but I think I may have to put the adapter plate on. The fender has plenty of room for the 180 on the stock swingarm. You will need to play with spacers to line up the rim and tire.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
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From: Mobile,Al
What year Deuce rim are you putting on it. I believe they are 17x4.5". You may have a problem putting over a 150 on the stock rear fender.My 160 scrubbed pretty bad with the bobtail fender so I changed to the wider ness fender.I'm running a 18x4.25" rim on the stock swingarm with no problem.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
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From: Mobile,Al
COOL
What year is your sporty. I have a friend with a 90 sportster with a 4sp and 180 tire. The engine has been built to 89".
What year is your sporty. I have a friend with a 90 sportster with a 4sp and 180 tire. The engine has been built to 89".
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From: Ohio
I do have a scanner but it will be a week or so before I can scan the pages because my manual is at my fathers shop.
When I get them I will scan them up and post them.... hopefully we can figure this out then........mail a case of beer hahah wow havent heard that one before.
When I get them I will scan them up and post them.... hopefully we can figure this out then........mail a case of beer hahah wow havent heard that one before.
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Stutless fender allows more clearance
Newer pulley with smaller belt allows more clearance(front and rear)
Wider wheel allowing for wider tire
Correct spacing to keep belt aligned properly
Newer brake caliper allow more clearance
.......Hopefully the swingarm is wide enough I can't tell just by lookingProbably newer belt guard to add clearnce.
Possibly new rotor to match new caliper
$3,000 wow, should be able to do it for around $500 with parts from ebay, etc. Not including paint.
Last edited by Harley_Dude; Sep 4, 2008 at 10:23 AM.