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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Default 5.5"rim on a 2000 nighttrain

can i use a 5.5"rim on my 2000 nighttrain with the stock swing- arm, brake,and pully?I know the fender will need to be changed
I see a kit on line for a 180 tire that only comes with a rim,tire fender and struts.Does this sound right?axel spacers will be the easy part if this will work thanks
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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The wheel will fit with everything stock. I had a 16x5.5" on my '02 Train, but it had a 150 Avon Venom stretched onto it. Everything was completely stock- fender, struts, brake, pulley, etc. There was only about 1/8" clearance at the drive belt/tire, but close is fine. I had no rubbing. With a wider tire, you may need a narrower belt, etc.
 
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So did it all work out I am trying to do the same I want a 200mm rear tire on my 2000 night train
 
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