200 swap
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05-24-2009, 03:04 PM
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05-24-2009, 04:07 PM
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If I recall correctly, it will bolt up, but the brake caliper is different. On the 200 tires, the caliper unbolts from the caliper mount to facilitate tire changes. If you use the 04 caliper set up, you would have problems getting the caliper off and on the rotor. You also need the 06 up spacers, rim etc.
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05-24-2009, 07:41 PM
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I really think the tranny offset frame mounting is very different on a 2006+?
I think there is more to your swap over than just the swingarm and wheel. I browse these forums alot. I have yet to see a single guy swap the factory 200 over to a pre-06 bike. Not that it cant be done but honestly I think the tranny offset is built into the frame and may be a big enough issue to make you swap not feasible.
But as far as I know if you pulled it off? You would be the pioneer!
Heartland kit a no go to facilitate your yearning for a fatter tire? I think they do a 180 kit? with a chain even to make it work?
I think there is more to your swap over than just the swingarm and wheel. I browse these forums alot. I have yet to see a single guy swap the factory 200 over to a pre-06 bike. Not that it cant be done but honestly I think the tranny offset is built into the frame and may be a big enough issue to make you swap not feasible.
But as far as I know if you pulled it off? You would be the pioneer!
Heartland kit a no go to facilitate your yearning for a fatter tire? I think they do a 180 kit? with a chain even to make it work?
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05-24-2009, 08:05 PM
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I'm with Chaz, I looked long and hard at doing that swap. I got a lot of "it should work" sort of comments, and a few people that claimed to have done it, but no one had any pictures, or parts lists, or anything else.
Put a 160 on an 18" wheel and call it a day. It looks better than the 200 anyway.
Put a 160 on an 18" wheel and call it a day. It looks better than the 200 anyway.
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05-24-2009, 08:52 PM
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05-24-2009, 09:25 PM
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05-24-2009, 10:09 PM
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It honestly does. No oversized cartoonish fenders, Sleek and smooth as the original design was meant to be. My 160 tire 18" rim combo is just perfect IMO. The tire fills the fender and the 18" rim will tuck if thats your thing. I looked at the two models side by side and it was clear which one looked better to "Me". So I found the newest 05' I possibly could and went to work on it....Then again I'm kinda into the vintage rat roddish look thing jockey shifters and wierd bars... Big fat *** rear tires are a styling cue No-No in that genre.
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