Wide tire for Fat Boy
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Wide tire for Fat Boy
I should be getting my 05 Aniv addition Fat Boy in July.
I was thinking about changing the tire to a 200 - 250 in the rear. I have heard that once you go to a 200 or larger in the rear - the bike does not handle well and is difficult to turn. Is this true? I like the look of a 250 in the rear on a lowered Fat Boy.... I know there is more modifications required than just adding the tire. What is the right way to do it?
Thanks!
I was thinking about changing the tire to a 200 - 250 in the rear. I have heard that once you go to a 200 or larger in the rear - the bike does not handle well and is difficult to turn. Is this true? I like the look of a 250 in the rear on a lowered Fat Boy.... I know there is more modifications required than just adding the tire. What is the right way to do it?
Thanks!
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RE: Wide tire for Fat Boy
ran into a guy that had a 300 on a fb at Ray Price HD. between the wheel, rear pully/brake and all the other stuff and labor he had 8k in the job! woha!!
Road Master
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From: Northern NJ
RE: Wide tire for Fat Boy
talk to the dealer mech, they will tell you not to do it. yes it affects your ride allot. can you even get a 250 in that fender? I was going with the fat tire kit on my 01 fatboy and every where I asked everybody said the same thing not worth it. ( keep in mind that on an 01' fat tire kit goes from a 130 to a 150)
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RE: Wide tire for Fat Boy
They look awesome, don't they! If you want to get some idea of what they ride like, I'd go to a local Victory dealer and try out a Hammer. They have a 250 rear from the factory. Even though it's not a Harley, it may give you a pretty good idea of the ride/handling...
Good luck and ride safe...
Kurt
Good luck and ride safe...
Kurt
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