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04-16-2009, 05:41 AM

DeafUltra

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

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04-16-2009, 07:46 AM

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What year? He is my 09 with a 200.

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

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04-16-2009, 07:54 AM

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

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

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04-16-2009, 08:50 AM

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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.

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04-16-2009, 10:37 AM

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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.

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04-16-2009, 08:44 PM

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

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04-16-2009, 09:42 PM

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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.

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04-16-2009, 09:45 PM

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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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04-16-2009, 11:42 PM

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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.

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