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Apr 6, 2007 | 05:48 PM

bigbikerdad81

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Doing my Research

Hello all, just signed up here. I've been saving all I could and now the idea of getting a night train is getting closer. Having said that I'm trying to get a couple questions answered. Not being a tire salesman or even close I'm looking for some answers there. The earlier NT's came with an 11.5-23 rear tire, what's that comparible to in mm(150mm...180mm)? I've come across a 99 and an 00 NT, being a fan of bigger rear tires I'll eventually want to put something bigger on. I'm not too interested in putting thousands into an all out kit, I am hoping there is a way just to put a bigger tire on with stock parts. With bigger tires must one put on a bigger rim? How will handling be effected? Will different years be easier or harder to modify?I appreciate all the help.

Apr 6, 2007 | 06:00 PM

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RE: Doing my Research

Best bet would be to get an 06 or 07 as they come with the 200mm tires already on them.
Earlier bikes had 130 or 150's on them and to put a 200mm tire on takes a bit of money and some kits are not as nice because they offset the rear tire. If its got a 150 on it already I "think" you can get awy with a 180 "if" you go to the newer narrow belt, but I'm not positive so don't quote me on it.

Apr 6, 2007 | 08:53 PM

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RE: Doing my Research

I agree that you may want to wait and go with the 06 or 07 that already has the 200mm because any bike that does not come with the 200mm tire will cost you alot of money to convert. You are looking at a kit that will cost you $4000 or $5000 andwill have you changing the wheel, tire, fender, pully, belt, swing arm, and guards aswell as some other stuff like struts, lights, and license plate bracket.

Apr 6, 2007 | 09:04 PM

bigbikerdad81

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RE: Doing my Research

Thanks for the information guys. Now if I did decide to replace the stock tire with a 180, will I have to change anything other than the belt? How about the rim?

Apr 6, 2007 | 09:12 PM

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RE: Doing my Research

try 2 get an 06

Apr 6, 2007 | 09:14 PM

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RE: Doing my Research

I have an '02.To put a 180 I had to buy an aftermarket fender($285.00) tail/brakelight($120.00) get it painted($150.00) and run the wiring.Plus an 18x5.5 wheel, the cost can vary on that, a 180 tire, Avon is narrower than the Metzeler,and the pulley, belt, rotor and caliper are stock.

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Apr 6, 2007 | 09:18 PM

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It doesn't take 4 g's to do it.You do have to cut off the frame horns, the fender I bought came with a template to do that.It's not hard.I have no experience with a harley and other than paint I did it in a day.

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