Fat Boy wheels on FXR

[Cthulhu]

Hey guys anybody know of any problems putting fat boy wheels on a 86 FXRS? I also want to covert to chain drive any thoughts out there?

[BigPeet]

My only thoughts are...why and why??

~Pete

[Cthulhu]

Thats Questions Peet I am looking for answers

[Knighty-Knight]

Love the handle! But no answers.

[Slayer63]

The rear should just be a matter of matching bearings and spacers. I don't know if that wide reont tire would fit the narrow front end.

Converting to chain is not for everyone. You'll get a lot of crap, especially here. I prefer a chain but there are many benefits to belt drive. You should be able to piece together the parts or just buy a kit. You can save a few bucks doing some research and buying the parts separately but if you've got more money than time...

http://www.zippersperformance.com/al...-kits-fxr.html

When it comes down to it, it's your bike. Do what you want with it.

[Homesick]

Originally Posted by D'Atagnan

Hey guys anybody know of any problems putting fat boy wheels on a 86 FXRS? I also want to covert to chain drive any thoughts out there?

Buy a FatBoy.

joe

[Blackened]

I looked at this one before I found my 94, to each their own...first word that came to mind was "abortion"

http://www.wildfirehd.com/pre_owned_...R0&veh=2869044

still there, and still for sale btw

If you really want to pull it off you'll need either a FL front end, or a wide glide kit, really doubt you could stuff a fatty in the narrow glide.

As for the back end, factory solid disc wheels were available that are essentially the same as the fat boy wheels...just a whole lot thinner. If you really want to go fat, I'd have to say it would be a matter of spacers and a softail pulley & belt, but since you're going chain shouldn't be much of an issue.

good luck

[lucille]

Have had a 'Fatboy' disc wheel (powdercoated - wet black) on the back of my '92 for many years. The rear is a straight swap for your cast spoke wheel.

It's your bike ..... do what pleases you, nothing else matters.

[Homesick]

Originally Posted by lucille

...It's your bike ..... do what pleases you, nothing else matters.

True, but a poor excuse.

joe

[Homesick]

Originally Posted by Blackened

I looked at this one before I found my 94, to each their own...first word that came to mind was "abortion"

http://www.wildfirehd.com/pre_owned_...R0&veh=2869044

still there, and still for sale btw

If you really want to pull it off you'll need either a FL front end, or a wide glide kit, really doubt you could stuff a fatty in the narrow glide.

As for the back end, factory solid disc wheels were available that are essentially the same as the fat boy wheels...just a whole lot thinner. If you really want to go fat, I'd have to say it would be a matter of spacers and a softail pulley & belt, but since you're going chain shouldn't be much of an issue.

good luck

Someone spent a lot of time and money screwing that FXR up

joe

[Cthulhu]

Got my answer thanks to the helpers ! Trolls keep on Trolling

[lucille]

Just a note: The '91 Softtail Custom, Fatboy, and the FXLR all share the same rear 16" disc wheel .... p/n 41008-87A
Mine is powdercoated 'wet black' with the rim polished.

[Homesick]

Originally Posted by D'Atagnan

Got my answer thanks to the helpers ! Trolls keep on Trolling

I hope you aren't thin-skinned.

Here's a question for ya... Are you named after the Three Musketeers character? If so, have admin add an 'R' to your name.

And here's a serious comment... I have no experience with this, but have read that the disc wheels catch a lot of wind; that they're very much susceptible to crosswinds. FWIW

joe

[cwilks]

Originally Posted by Homesick

I hope you aren't thin-skinned.

Here's a question for ya... Are you named after the Three Musketeers character? If so, have admin add an 'R' to your name.

And here's a serious comment... I have no experience with this, but have read that the disc wheels catch a lot of wind; that they're very much susceptible to crosswinds. FWIW

joe

I've owned a Fat Boy Joe....not true.

[Cthulhu]

The missing "R" as a typo and for some reason I cant change it