I am thinking about putting a wider ass end on my 08 Softail Springer. I am wondering since the 09 came out with the 240 tyre, would that ass end bolt into mine?

 

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Different arm, wheel , rear guard ,seat ,exhaust system and probably plenty more

It would also result in a less well handling bike. The wheels would have to have "Rocker " type offset etc etc

Straight bolt in ? I would not have thought so !

Thanks for your reply Retroman. So is the frame on the 09 completely different? It would be obvious that the swingarm, rear wheel, fender and a couple other things would have to be changed, which would be an easy task if it is direct bolt in. The exhaust should be the same if the frame is still the same I would think. The handling isn't much of a concern for me as I am after more traction to ring it's neck in a straight line. Just wondering if I went this way could I order the parts for the 09 with confidence it will fit the 08?

2009 CVO Springer has the Rocker frame and 240 rear , albeit with a Springer front end

Our 2008 CVO Springers ( I have one also) have the same frame as all other 200 rear end Softails

The wheels on a Rocker are offset to suit the 240 rear , due to different frame and resultant geometry, primary drive position etc etc

I also have a 2103 CVO Breakout , same/similar frame as 2009 Rocker and CVO Springer , and it does not handle as well as the 2008 CVO Springer AND has less ground clearance

The CVO Breakout handles OK for a "big lump" , and you get "used to it"

Could it be done ? Most probably , but a lot of effort would be involved ( and expense !)

I get it now mate! thanks for explaining that one for me. I was unaware that the 2009 was the rocker frame. I was thinking a simple swingarm and guard changeout! As always, not that easy. Cheers mate