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Apr 16, 2009 | 05:41 AM

#11

DeafUltra

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Just wondering...Will 200 tire fit on a 180 cast rim on my Ultra Classic ?.

Apr 16, 2009 | 07:46 AM

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bradf504

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Originally Posted by Maxcustody

What year? He is my 09 with a 200.

Sorry for leaving out details, the bike is an 08'

Apr 16, 2009 | 07:54 AM

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rocknrod

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bradf504

Sorry for leaving out details, the bike is an 08'

So what modifications were needed to put a 200 on an 08?

Apr 16, 2009 | 08:50 AM

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gibby122

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Originally Posted by bradf504

Sorry for leaving out details, the bike is an 08'

Thats a metzler you got back there. 10th one down on the list. it will fit the stock rim.
http://www.metzelermoto.com/web/cata...0_Marathon.xml

09 rim that is.

Last edited by gibby122; Apr 16, 2009 at 09:01 AM.

Apr 16, 2009 | 10:37 AM

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Maxcustody

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Yes it is a 200 Metz. I have a 21 Metz on the front. Mine is an 09 not an 08.

Apr 16, 2009 | 08:44 PM

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Lawdawg

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What would the benefits of a 200 over an 180 be? Besides looks, would 20mm make any difference?

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:42 PM

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103Eagle

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U guys ok with the reduced load ratings huh? No 2 upers here? Stock Dunlop 180 is 1019 load on rear, Metz is 963 for 200/16. It gets worse if ya run 17s or 18s on the rear.

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:45 PM

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leohd

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U guys ok with the reduced load ratings huh? No 2 upers here? Stock Dunlop 180 is 1019 load on rear, Metz is 963 for 200/16. It gets worse if ya run 17s or 18s on the rear.

OVER 963 lbs on the rear? damn I would make her walk

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Apr 16, 2009 | 11:42 PM

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HarryDavidson

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That's what I was thining too...my current GF is 5'8 and weighs in at 122...that plus my 180 soaking wet, and the 800 lb bike still ends up with less than 1100 lbs SPLIT between front and rear.