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Old May 11, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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Unhappy 180 conversion

looking for help with conversion, I have 01 fxst and installed 180 metz on 18/4.5 rim no problem there..my problem is the pully is rubbing on frame, looking for assistance..
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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Darryl,

Not trying to be a ******** but putting a 180 on a rim and trying to bolt it on your bike isnt a conversion...Its an attempt!!

A conversion is a pre-planned mechanical change.

You will be needing some stuff and will hafta do a little homework prior to slapping that fatass 180 in place of yer' stock 130.

Start by taking the 180 back and getting yerself 150 or a 160 metzler ME880. That 180 aint gonna work without way more surgery than the link below. I would do a 160 Metzler and call it a day unless you have some Heartland kit money floating around?

Read this...Read it twice:http://www.*****************:80/forums...otsa-pics.html
 

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Old May 11, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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thanks for the response,with your help i figured out my problem, tire size and new hogpro fender not the problem, spacing was off...
 
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Old May 11, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Oh you had a fatass fender already?

Sheese that changes everything.

You should get it nailed in no time. Share a photo or two when your done dude!!
 
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put some pics of it in here...
 
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