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Old May 4, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Hey guys not sure if i'm in the right spot but i need some help.I put a new back tire on my 04 ultra and it seems to be to tight to the fender on the belt side.I put the spacers back in that were in it but not sure if it was right in the begining.So does anybody know what size spacers and how many on each side?Thanks
 
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Old May 11, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Good question. As many answers as wheels.

The brake caliper won't fit right unless the spacers are right. Among other things. Belt has to line up.

If it don't look right, probably not.
 
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Is the tire the same size as the other tire?

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