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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by kozy22
I don't have sausage hands
One of the funniest things I've read on here in a while. lol

After talking to you is when I decided to order the 150 over the 140. I wasn't even going to try the 160 with the shotgun. I like to ride slammed most of the time if I'm not 2 up
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by fatboy1729
Thanks to all who replied. Will I have issues if I go with the 18x4.25 wheel and a 160 tire in the rear along with the shotgun? Thanks again...
What year Fatboy? Pre '06 I'm guessing if you're concerned about running a 160. If that's the case, you have the same width fender as our Deluxe and Heritage bikes so better stick with a 150.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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I'm running a 160 and it did have some rubbing issues on the pulley side and even tight now but I will probably go with a 150 next!
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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I run the 150 and will be going with the 140 next time due to the tire coming way to close to the strut mounting bolts.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Flip the strut bolts and use acorn nuts on the outside and there won't be any issues like that.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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I run the 18x3.5 in the rear with a 150 and have no rubbing issues. I'll keep running the 150 in the future. I don't ride mine slammed as the belt rubs. Besides the air ride is for comfort on the move and for looking gangsta on the curb imo. As said above, the 18 tucks into the fender and gives a more "slammed" look. Here's a pick of the not-often-seen side of my fatty...


 
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