When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Have 2003 Ultra Just purchased 18 inch r/c/component rims.
18x3.50 Front with metzler140/70/18 tire
18/4.25 raer with metzler150/70/18 tire
Does anyone know if these sizes are ok. Front appears to be fine but rear drive belt is rubbing tire. wheel distributor tells me they use this size all the time, so at this point Im looking for a remedy to this. Any advice would be greatley appreciated.
You'll probably need a spacer behind your pulley to give you clearance between tire & drive belt. I'm running the same size tires as you & I think I'm running a .200 spacer behind my pulley, it's available from Drag Specialties, part # DS-199458, it should be less than $10. The 150 rear is a tight fit so check all your fender clearances, but it will fit.
Have 2003 Ultra Just purchased 18 inch r/c/component rims.
18x3.50 Front with metzler140/70/18 tire
18/4.25 raer with metzler150/70/18 tire
Does anyone know if these sizes are ok. Front appears to be fine but rear drive belt is rubbing tire. wheel distributor tells me they use this size all the time, so at this point Im looking for a remedy to this. Any advice would be greatley appreciated.
Thanks, John
I just put those on yesterday when i took my road king to Eastern Performance and they fit fine.
what brand tire did you purchase, maybe thats my problem. Is the rear tire a 150/70/18 also? Road King looks great. How much clearance do you have between your drive belt and the tire. do you know if a wheel spacer was used on your install ?
Thanks, John
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.
Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.
Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.