Fattest tire in fxr? : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

make72 · 08-02-2008, 02:25 PM

I have heard that someone have 300 tire in fxr, is that possible and what i will need for that?

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hardluk1 · 08-02-2008, 07:20 PM

That might be aftermarket?? There are 180 belt or 200 chain kits in most catologs. Any thing over that is looks only. If it wasn't you would see them or the racetrack and liter bikes. Heck enough money anything see possible.

make72 · 08-03-2008, 01:01 AM

Ok. i have bought 1986 FXR and planning to do something next winter.
But i dont know what

maybe fat tire..or something.
Where i find chrome parts this old harley?
Here is few pics.

hardluk1 · 08-03-2008, 02:13 PM

Most of the chrome stuff for all dyna's will fit on most of the bike if it is fxr only ,get your self a collection of harley aftermarket catols. Drag ,v-twin,jp, dennis kirk, jerhi, most are free and check out your local independent shops and you might find a drag and v-twin free. Get your springs, front and rear done first. if needed. If you want a great front brake go to jerhi ,i got a 6piston jaybrake for 299 ,thats 100 off retail and now it stops with one finger instead of the whole hand. Your bike looks better than most when they find them.

DJBFXR · 08-06-2008, 02:31 PM

Everything that i have heard,(because i have asked every mechanic is see) is a 140 without major mods.I just bought a Kenny Boyce wide tire kit that will take up to a 200mm with a new belt &pulley and all kinds of other major mods and i;m not sure i want to go thru all that stuff. Frame has to be cut, widened and rewelded,struts have to be changed,new fender,wheel and on and on. So make sure you ask alot of questions before you spend alot of money that will take even more money just to get hooked up! Good luck.

Don Camillo · 08-06-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DJBFXR

Everything that i have heard,(because i have asked every mechanic is see) is a 140 without major mods.I just bought a Kenny Boyce wide tire kit that will take up to a 200mm with a new belt &pulley and all kinds of other major mods and i;m not sure i want to go thru all that stuff. Frame has to be cut, widened and rewelded,struts have to be changed,new fender,wheel and on and on. So make sure you ask alot of questions before you spend alot of money that will take even more money just to get hooked up! Good luck.

And all this stuff will result in poor handling and loss of power. For me fat rear tire does not make any sense.

Unca Mike · 08-07-2008, 02:47 AM

Depending on the tire, the biggest you can get with stock swingarm is a 150. Anything bigger and the tire hits the belt cover if not the fender. To go bigger you'd have to go to a different swingarm or a chain drive or both. Check out Chopper Guys in Vallejo, California. They make a lot of cool FXR parts like swingarms for bigger tires. Not cheap but good stuff. They have a website.

Good Luck

Unca Mike · 08-07-2008, 02:53 AM

By the way, Camillo is right. I guess you're going for the bigass look. That's OK. Different strokes for different folks.

DJBFXR · 08-07-2008, 09:46 AM

I'm not to sure if i'm going to go thry with the wide tire kit.I've had it for a few months now and i'm probably not going to go thru with all that work. I really like the look of a wider tire (about a 200mm) at most but it's just way to much work and too much down time. So it probably won't be long til you see the Wide tire kit up for sale on here.

hardluk1 · 08-07-2008, 01:38 PM

Everone need a big ass once ,then you go back. They don't handle worth a poop.

ClassicRider · 08-10-2008, 04:47 AM

Make72,

Congratulations......on your new FXR when did you purchase it????? What model is it precisely?
Your choices are:

1986 FXR Super Glide
1986 FXRS Low Rider
1986 FXRC Low Glide Custom
1986 FXRS-Sp Low Rider Sport Edition
1986 FXRS Liberty Edition
1986 FXRT Sport Glide
1986 FXRD Disc Glide
1986 FXRP Pursuit Glide

If you get a chance and would like to catch up on some "FXR HISTORY" feel free to click, view and read:

http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/fx...r-history.html

I hope you enjoy your FXR alot, I certainly enjoy mine as well....

I would also be interested in reading how you came to the decison to purchase your harley and what ever information you are willing and desire to share about the bike and yourself as well...lol

Regards,

"Classic"

Jrockboogie · 08-11-2008, 01:54 PM

Has anyone on this forum installed a 180/200 kit on their bike? Any pics? The pics I see online are all from the kit manufacturers, would like to see the whole bike instead of just the rear.

make72 · 08-15-2008, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClassicRider

Make72,

Congratulations......on your new FXR when did you purchase it????? What model is it precisely?
Your choices are:

1986 FXR Super Glide
1986 FXRS Low Rider
1986 FXRC Low Glide Custom
1986 FXRS-Sp Low Rider Sport Edition
1986 FXRS Liberty Edition
1986 FXRT Sport Glide
1986 FXRD Disc Glide
1986 FXRP Pursuit Glide

If you get a chance and would like to catch up on some "FXR HISTORY" feel free to click, view and read:

http://www.v-twinforum.com/forums/fx...r-history.html

I hope you enjoy your FXR alot, I certainly enjoy mine as well....

I would also be interested in reading how you came to the decison to purchase your harley and what ever information you are willing and desire to share about the bike and yourself as well...lol

Regards,

"Classic"

My papers read FXRS, nothing else.

Don Camillo · 08-15-2008, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by make72

My papers read FXRS, nothing else.

Check the VIN number.

DJBFXR · 08-18-2008, 11:52 AM

No, i haven't installed mine and i don't think i will either.If anyone is interested i have 600.00 invested in my Kenny Boyce 180/200 complete swingarm kit.So 600.00 plus shipping and its yours. Make sure you talk with your shop or with someone that has done the work,,your frame has to be cut,widened and at the same time be kept straight,or true however you want to call it.Just a little to much for me so if there is any interest let me know and i'm sure we can set something up.

MAKE ME AN OFFER,YA NEVER KNOW!!