How wide can you go

RAKKASAN · Aug 25th, 2009, 10:26 PM

Hey all, just joined to get some good info on how to care for my bike but now I have a question. I know it has been talked about a lot on here but I don't see the answer I am looking for. I have the 09 FLSTC and it comes with a 150 rear tire. I know I can get a wide tire kit for it and it looks like it will cost a bit but my question is, how wide can I go without doing anything? Isn't a Softail a Softail? I see the Fatboy has a 200 and it looks like they only have a smaller sprocket and different finder, can I do this and put a 200 on mine. Not sure who to ask about this but would love to fatten up my rear tire and give the bike a meaner look. I was told with the finder and rim I can only go 160 but that is not really a change.

thanks

cdn-bigfoot · Aug 26th, 2009, 01:17 AM

OK. Now mines a Dynaglide. But, consider this. I went from a 160 to a 180 on the rear. My mechanic just showed me that my belt is out of alignment by about 3/8 to 1/2 inch. Is it possible that going wider forces the rear wheel sprocket out wider and throws the belt out of allignment?
Just one more thing to consider. Just cause the tire goes on doesn't mean it should.

Hobbit · Aug 26th, 2009, 02:52 AM

the swing arm is also slightly different on the 200 section tire bikes, to keep everything inline

zoo-mon · Aug 26th, 2009, 09:16 AM

I understand that if you go with a bigger or wider tire. Switching to a chain can keep alignment right on, and allow a little more room for your fat tire. If you add a swingarm fat tire kit, you may need to offset the primary and tranny to keep your drive in lign.

barnak · Aug 26th, 2009, 01:30 PM

Probably have take to take into consideration the fender too.

RAKKASAN · Aug 26th, 2009, 11:15 PM

I am trying to turn my Heritage into a Heritage/Fatboy/Softail Custom, we'll see what happens. Appreciate the replies and will keep all of it in mind.

wildspirit97 · Aug 27th, 2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RAKKASAN

I am trying to turn my Heritage into a Heritage/Fatboy/Softail Custom, we'll see what happens. Appreciate the replies and will keep all of it in mind.

It would have been easier to buy the fatboy, add bags and change the fenders if you wanted the fat tire.

RAKKASAN · Aug 27th, 2009, 07:26 AM

Yeah I know but it was originally for both me and my wife but she got the itch once we started riding and decided to ride herself, now she owns the 1200L. I am happy she did so now we can ride together but now I want to make the Heritage my own and do some personalizing.

Aug 25th, 2009, 10:26 PM	#1
RAKKASAN New Family Ride: '09' Heritage Classic Join Date: Aug 12th, 2009 Posts: 6	How wide can you go Hey all, just joined to get some good info on how to care for my bike but now I have a question. I know it has been talked about a lot on here but I don't see the answer I am looking for. I have the 09 FLSTC and it comes with a 150 rear tire. I know I can get a wide tire kit for it and it looks like it will cost a bit but my question is, how wide can I go without doing anything? Isn't a Softail a Softail? I see the Fatboy has a 200 and it looks like they only have a smaller sprocket and different finder, can I do this and put a 200 on mine. Not sure who to ask about this but would love to fatten up my rear tire and give the bike a meaner look. I was told with the finder and rim I can only go 160 but that is not really a change. thanks

Aug 26th, 2009, 01:17 AM	#2
cdn-bigfoot Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Dyna Street Bob Join Date: Mar 9th, 2008 Location: I am CANADIAN Posts: 349	Re: How wide can you go OK. Now mines a Dynaglide. But, consider this. I went from a 160 to a 180 on the rear. My mechanic just showed me that my belt is out of alignment by about 3/8 to 1/2 inch. Is it possible that going wider forces the rear wheel sprocket out wider and throws the belt out of allignment? Just one more thing to consider. Just cause the tire goes on doesn't mean it should. __________________ ...let em hear you comin'.

Aug 26th, 2009, 02:52 AM	#3
Hobbit Moderators Ride: 2009 FAST 103 Street Bob Join Date: May 18th, 2007 Location: The Shires UK Posts: 7,625 My Mood:	Re: How wide can you go the swing arm is also slightly different on the 200 section tire bikes, to keep everything inline __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Aug 26th, 2009, 09:16 AM	#4
zoo-mon Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Custom Join Date: Apr 12th, 2009 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 80 My Mood:	Re: How wide can you go I understand that if you go with a bigger or wider tire. Switching to a chain can keep alignment right on, and allow a little more room for your fat tire. If you add a swingarm fat tire kit, you may need to offset the primary and tranny to keep your drive in lign. __________________ Build it Ride it Roy"Zoo-mon"Gregory

Aug 26th, 2009, 01:30 PM	#5
barnak Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Heritage Softail Join Date: Aug 26th, 2008 Location: Oromocto, NB, Canada Posts: 35 My Mood:	Re: How wide can you go Probably have take to take into consideration the fender too.

Aug 26th, 2009, 11:15 PM	#6
RAKKASAN New Family Ride: '09' Heritage Classic Join Date: Aug 12th, 2009 Posts: 6	Re: How wide can you go I am trying to turn my Heritage into a Heritage/Fatboy/Softail Custom, we'll see what happens. Appreciate the replies and will keep all of it in mind.

Aug 27th, 2009, 07:26 AM	#8
RAKKASAN New Family Ride: '09' Heritage Classic Join Date: Aug 12th, 2009 Posts: 6	Re: How wide can you go Yeah I know but it was originally for both me and my wife but she got the itch once we started riding and decided to ride herself, now she owns the 1200L. I am happy she did so now we can ride together but now I want to make the Heritage my own and do some personalizing.

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