Anyone have this on their bike?
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 313
Likes: 0
From: BK
Anyone have this on their bike?
So just for ***** and giggles I am thinking about taking the front fender off my 2007 Nightster. I want to get this to put in its place:
http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...576a5d92da3676
I found that someone else did this on another forum:
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...hreadid=727163
But as you can see from the pictures the clearance for the front stock tire is next to none. Would that be a bad idea to ride it like that?
I was wondering if anyone else had any experience with this?
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks!
http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...576a5d92da3676
I found that someone else did this on another forum:
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...hreadid=727163
But as you can see from the pictures the clearance for the front stock tire is next to none. Would that be a bad idea to ride it like that?
I was wondering if anyone else had any experience with this?
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,541
Likes: 11
From: Elyria, OH
Looks like the pics from the second link are larger than stock size. I had a 110-90-19 on the front of my 02 and the clearance was about the same on the sides. You should be ok with the stock 100-90-19 tire.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 646
Likes: 159
From: New York
i was actually looking at one of these too. they look really cool! instead of buying it, i took my stock fender and took the "fender" part of it off. underneath is a pretty sweet fork brace. got it painted black and it looks like a dream on the bike. i found a raw steel front fender on ebay for $40.00. i am buying that just for inspection.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,785
Likes: 5
From: Louisiana
From Lick's site...
Important Tech Note:!!
Please be advised that if you are trying to run the fork brace with a 19" front rim/tire combo, it is recommended that you swap stock tire out for the thinnest 19 available (like our 19 x 3.25 ribbed SpeedMaster). Swapping the tire will help give you the clearance needed in this particular application. We always recommend you do a visual check to make sure all clearance issues are addressed prior to riding.
Please be advised that if you are trying to run the fork brace with a 19" front rim/tire combo, it is recommended that you swap stock tire out for the thinnest 19 available (like our 19 x 3.25 ribbed SpeedMaster). Swapping the tire will help give you the clearance needed in this particular application. We always recommend you do a visual check to make sure all clearance issues are addressed prior to riding.
So just for ***** and giggles I am thinking about taking the front fender off my 2007 Nightster. I want to get this to put in its place:
http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...576a5d92da3676
I found that someone else did this on another forum:
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...hreadid=727163
But as you can see from the pictures the clearance for the front stock tire is next to none. Would that be a bad idea to ride it like that?
I was wondering if anyone else had any experience with this?
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks!
http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...576a5d92da3676
I found that someone else did this on another forum:
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...hreadid=727163
But as you can see from the pictures the clearance for the front stock tire is next to none. Would that be a bad idea to ride it like that?
I was wondering if anyone else had any experience with this?
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks!
always liked that tire. might invest in one for my front rim soon.
there ya go!
**EDIT** wait a sec...you started a thread called cheap college kid right? just makin sure.....lol....
idk why you'd even need it. i've had my bike (14" gimps and all) around 100mph and that front rim never felt loose. they do look cool tho.
Last edited by bmxatv; Feb 28, 2011 at 05:54 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 646
Likes: 159
From: New York
i agree, just make your own. i went to tractor supply a few weeks ago. they have metal strips about as wide as the licks brace. i bent the metal and it looks just like that without the holes. i ended up going with the brace under the stock fender though. just go for it man! nothin better that making your own stuff.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 313
Likes: 0
From: BK
this seriously looks like the easiest thing to make. for 60$ i think i'd try to make my own first and if that failed (which it very well might with me at the controls) then i'd buck up. buck up after you fvck up!!
always liked that tire. might invest in one for my front rim soon.
there ya go!
**EDIT** wait a sec...you started a thread called cheap college kid right? just makin sure.....lol....
idk why you'd even need it. i've had my bike (14" gimps and all) around 100mph and that front rim never felt loose. they do look cool tho.
always liked that tire. might invest in one for my front rim soon.
there ya go!
**EDIT** wait a sec...you started a thread called cheap college kid right? just makin sure.....lol....
idk why you'd even need it. i've had my bike (14" gimps and all) around 100mph and that front rim never felt loose. they do look cool tho.
Well I think I am going to go to the local tractor supply when I am home and pick up some supplies. Spring break is two weeks away, just trying to figure out everything I want to do to my bike on my week off. First remove front fender and fab up something to go between. Second spray paint the gas tank and rear fender. Should be an interesting break. Thanks for the tips! Pics to come in a few weeks
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo