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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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could somebody tell me why some rear tires on touring bikes are offset and others are not.my 06 rk custom is offset to the left inside of fender.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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It's according to whether you have the narrow or wide pulley.
 
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Old Dec 25, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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now i am really confused, but that would make sense. does the pully width vary becouse of the year ive gotten 3 diiferent answers now
 
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now i am really confused, but that would make sense. does the pully width vary becouse of the year ive gotten 3 diiferent answers now
Later bikes have a narrow pulley and also a wider wheel. What size rear tyre does your Custom have? Stock on many models of that period were 140/MT tyres on 3" rims.
 
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