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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 10:44 AM
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I have a XL1200 C sportster 2015 reg
I would like advice on putting a 200 rear tyre on it, and where I would be able to get the chain conversertion kit, any help, many thanks Garry
 
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 04:55 AM
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Hello old chap, from further afield in East Anglia! The simplest way is to buy yourself a conversion kit, which will provide all you need. That may include a new rear wheel and swinging arm. Such things are not cheap, but can be easily bought from A R Harley, a UK specialist and importer of H-D accessories. They sell branded kits, from which you can check the manufacturers' websites for further details.

You will need a wider rear mudguard, but may not need a chain conversion, however do some research to confirm that. Also spend a little time in here, as some members have done conversion themselves.
 

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Why screw up a perfectly good motorcycle?
 
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You can replace the 150 rear tyre with a shinko 777 170 without any conversion.
 
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