140 Series Front Tire
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140 Series Front Tire
Experimented recently and mounted a 140 series tire on the front of my Train. Utilized a wheel off an 02 Heritage that I disassembled and powder coated. The wheel/tire combination bolted up correctly and is perfectly aligned. I like the "Old School" Bobber-Bomber look but have encountered some adverse handling characteristics.
Straight line, down the road riding puts a smile on my face. No wondering in groves or ruts. Feels like a tank. Maneuvering the bike through turns takes a little more effort which I expected however there's a point during sharp turns (both left and right) that the rear wheel feels like it's going to break loose. Scarry!
I'm running a 150 series tire in the rear and the bike is lowered 1 inch in the rear. Going to lower it another inch to see if that will compensate for the erratic handling.
Straight line, down the road riding puts a smile on my face. No wondering in groves or ruts. Feels like a tank. Maneuvering the bike through turns takes a little more effort which I expected however there's a point during sharp turns (both left and right) that the rear wheel feels like it's going to break loose. Scarry!
I'm running a 150 series tire in the rear and the bike is lowered 1 inch in the rear. Going to lower it another inch to see if that will compensate for the erratic handling.
Had a different issue with mine when I installed the 150 on front. Excessive low speed front wheel flop. My rear was stock though, and dropping it about 3/4" solved the issue and brought it back to stock handling. Now I'm at a 2" drop up front, and about 2" rear. It's handling a bit loose, turns way too easy, so I'm still tweaking.
Haven't felt like the rear was breaking, but that could be tires. I did have that happen a few times with the dunflops.
Haven't felt like the rear was breaking, but that could be tires. I did have that happen a few times with the dunflops.
Last edited by jreichart; Feb 27, 2012 at 05:36 PM.
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I agree it looks great man. The only thing that I can suggest, and I am sure that some more knowledgable people will respond soon, is to play with tire preasure. I have noticed on the lo with the 200 rear and 140 up front that she is an absolute pig (understeering) in the corners if the rear is under the recomended preasure by even 3-4 lbs.
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That fatty looks killer up front. As far as your handling issues, hopefully you get it sorted. Let us know what you find.
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