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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Hi, i'm almost new to this site and i don't know very much about Harley.

I remove the carb and remove all possible screw and the bowl and boil it in vinager for 1 hour and reassemble, run like new. I also change the starter for a 1.4 kw instead of the 0.8 kw from hitachi from the factory.

I like the style of my bike but i would like it more with a wider tire. I have a softail custom 2003 with a 1340 1988.

The frame is a replica so where can i go from there ? thanks
 

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Old Apr 21, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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post picture of the bike..

Do you want to change out the swingarm and go bigger than 200, or just go as wide as the current set up allow..

Most likely on an evo frame, depending on the fender you can go 150 or 160 maybe 180
 
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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I think your stock rear wheel is 16 x 3... if so max recommended tire width is 130. If you change out the wheel to a wider wheel, the max size tire that can fit your fender without any mods is a 160.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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If you have a stock rim you can stuff a 150 under the fender, possibly a 160, but that is it.

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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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While we are on the subject, does any one know the largest tire size I can run on a stock 1990 FXRS? It looks like I have about .25" clearance to the belt and no problems on the right side.
 
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