Dark Side--Tuning The Tire
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Wide tire kit
Not a Native kit but was going to go that route but when all costs were totaled it was close to $3,000. I found a used/new 18" Revtech modular wheel on ebay for $350 and a used rear Harley 18" wheel for about the same. I cut the fork cans myself and the rear fender is an 8" rear chopper fender from Led Sled. I had to fit and finish everything and with paint I have about $1,500 in all. The handling and ride is what I was after as well as the appearance but the ride is beyond my expectations. The bike is scarily glued to the road, I can scrap pipes and boards on a whim , even two up and the bike says "is that all you got" ! All the larger bumps become small and the small ones just disappear altogether , even the cracks and irregularities that cause you to be careful with the front tire just aren't there anymore, it's an amazing feeling of confidence. The forks are all stock except I installed Progressive mono tubes but as far as the tire is concerned. So cut the cans , buy a fender, wheel and tire and you have a 180 conversion. Thought you would enjoy the last pic
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Good stuff man. That doesn't seem bad at all!! I wish I could do it with a "stock appearing" wheel. Are saying that an 18" rear could work up front? That's the only part I found confusing. Everything else looks straight forward. What about brakes? I'd even run a 17 if need be.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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18" wheel
Good stuff man. That doesn't seem bad at all!! I wish I could do it with a "stock appearing" wheel. Are saying that an 18" rear could work up front? That's the only part I found confusing. Everything else looks straight forward. What about brakes? I'd even run a 17 if need be.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Revtech...xYdP4H&vxp=mtr
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Outstanding! How do you like its handling as compared to other tires (MC)? have you had one go flat on you? Curves? I just put mine up to 40 PSI and going from there. I mostly ride 1 up, with a varying type of roads from flat to "Arkansas Dragon" to chip-seal. Any other tips on this tire?
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