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HARLEY SHOP TALK
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 Nov 22 2011, 01:27 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 31-October 11 Member No.: 5,940 BIKE: FLSTC Heritage Classic YEAR: 1988 MILES: 100000  |
Just picked up an '88 softail and was wondering if anybody has suggestions on which wide tire kit they recommend or ones to stay away from. Any input would be appreciated.
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Nov 22 2011, 07:30 AM
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 Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 11,542 Joined: 5-May 05 From: Cleburne County, Alabama Member No.: 35 |
my suggestion would be not to do it, but if you like, then knock yourself out.
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Nov 22 2011, 07:42 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 10,308 Joined: 2-December 06 From: Sweet tea territory Member No.: 1,370 BIKE: FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide EFI YEAR: 2009 MILES: 15,500 MILES: 45,500 |
I wouldn't either. Wide tires seem to be trendy, but aren't necessarily an improvement. I've ridden both. For the price and hassle of wider tires, I'd just as soon stay with what came on the bike.
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Nov 22 2011, 09:19 AM
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Group: BOTM Winner's Circle Posts: 6,174 Joined: 31-March 06 From: Where ever I am at Member No.: 989 BIKE: VRSCA YEAR: 2003 MILES: 2,000 |
The kits seem pretty expensive for increasing tire size ...
I do not beleive they are worth it. |
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Nov 26 2011, 05:50 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 31-January 08 From: 5,280 Ft. above sea level Member No.: 2,365 BIKE: FXSTI Softail Standard EFI YEAR: 2006 MILES: 56,000 BIKE: FXST Softail Standard YEAR: 2006 MILES: 56,000...for now. |
I'm with the crowd here..no performance gain 2 be had, it's all 4 the looks...but the wide tire on a softail DOES look good....as long as U don't try to put a "beer barrel" back there. Anything over a 240 MM on a stock rake/frame just looks goofy IMO.
If U have ur heart set on it, look into the Heartland kit. It's a good setup. |
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