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Old Apr 11, 2023 | 09:02 AM
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i have a 17 sportster 883 switched over to a 1200, and i want to change the front wheel and tire from a 19 to a 150/80R16 , do i have to change forks or anything?
 
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Check spacing between the forks at the mudguard fixing bolts. On my setup with mid glide width I couldn't fit a 6" width tyre.
 
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Originally Posted by KIMORA 22
i have a 17 sportster 1200 custom, and i want to change the front wheel and tire from a 19 to a 150/80R16 ,
19? The newer Customs already come with 16" wheels and a 130/90B16 tire. That's not "fat" enough?
 
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is a 883 changed over to a 1200 lol my badd
 
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