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Old Dec 8, 2020 | 01:56 AM
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Hi I have just bought a 2007 Fatboy 26k miles,seem to have strange handeling doesn’t want to lean into corners without a bit off counter steering on bars just wants to sit straight has a 200 section rear tyre,would a worn rear tyre cause this.
 
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Fat boys resist leaning due to the wide front and rear tires. It's the nature of that model. Check your tire pressure, low tire pressure will only aggravate the situation.
 
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Fat boys resist leaning due to the wide front and rear tires. It's the nature of that model. Check your tire pressure, low tire pressure will only aggravate the situation.
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