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My experience dealing with Native Baggers was very positive & I am very pleased with the entire package.
It was a rather expensive endeavor though. Not just the actual conversion kit but a new wheel & tire too.
Once again, I found myself surrendering to the "domino effect"...
It seemed like the perfect time for some higher end rotors & to say goodbye to the stock suspension as well.
As much as I admire the appearance of a fat tire bike with adjustable air suspension (they sure do look sweet in the parking lot) I elected to use Ohlins cartridges hopping for superior handling, ride quality & reliability while actually riding (the old form vs. function dilemma). And I still feel the need to purchase a new matching rear wheel.
I can tell you that the bike tracks nicely on the highway and is very enjoyable on spirited rides through the canyons as well.
That uneasy feeling that roto milled surfaces and tar snakes can inspire has also dissipated.
No complaints.
Last edited by already in use; Feb 6, 2025 at 03:17 PM.
i've got the fat front from Native Custom Baggers since 2021. Can't complain at anything. Mine is early version with shaved lowers and moreover i've put a 16" front wheel on it. This is really fat front not just wide :-)
I love my fat front. Bike is more stable at all speeds. There are no downsides to this upgrade. Pirelli Night Dragon tires are the way to go. I run an Arlen Ness copy of a black Harley prodigy wheel. Kits from Native contain everything you need. If you're planning to keep your bike for a while, just do it.
I liked the fat front tires that came on my Electra Glides, Road King, Road Glide and '07 Street Glide. I was disappointed when the Street Glide went to a skinny front tire but the MOCO didn't ask me for my opinion.
Anyone have experience trying to stop with a flat front tire, skinny vs fat? INTUITIVELY, I suspect a fat tire would hydroplane at a lower speed than a skinny one with the same weight on it. The trend in tires seems to be that the shorter the sidewall, the more crisp the steering and handling. Actual results may depend on the tire. For ME, deviating much from what the designers put on at the factory is pretty uncertain and concerning.
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