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Apr 10, 2014 | 03:17 AM

olnsnz

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From: Kaneohe

swingarm question

Wassup everyone, I have a 1999 heritage and was wondering if a 2006 softail swingarm would fit? The reason why I wanted to switch swingarms is because it is a 12.5" and fits a 240/250 tire. The swingarm is from a 06 softail screaming eagle (not sure what model). Oh yeah it is an OEM Harley swingarm... THNX & LMK Aloha Jay

Apr 10, 2014 | 03:38 AM

Blk and Chrome

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I believe the frame is wider in the rear too.. the models that came with a 240 rear also had wider frames as well. There is more to adding a big tire to the rear as you also have to space the primary out as well.

Apr 10, 2014 | 04:52 AM

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Will it actually fit a 240? I have a 200 on my 2006 Deuce and it's a very tight squeeze. I didn't know that HD made anything that would accept a tire that large at that time period? I know they consider the oem 160 on my big big at the time.

Apr 10, 2014 | 03:15 PM

olnsnz

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yes its off a screming eagle model and is 12.5" wide on the inside of swingarm where wheel axle goes through. Does anyone know for sure if it will or wont fit on my 99 heritage being that its from a 2006??? PLEASE anyone LMK

Apr 10, 2014 | 04:53 PM

Tom84FXST

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Don't believe it will fit...to get a 240/250 in a 99 frame you have to have an offset in the swingarm to clear the chain/belt...and I have never seen an OEM swingarm that has that...I am presently running a 250 in a 13" wide swingarm and it barely clears.

Apr 10, 2014 | 06:53 PM

lazyboy09

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The only screaming eagle I know of with a 240 tire is a '09 springer softail. If that's what you have, I don't believe it will fit. It's the same as a Breakout/Rocker which has a 2" wider frame.