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Fat front wheel

Fat front wheel

Steve L
6 years ago

I recieved the wheel from the US and now deciding which tyre to run. Getting a local company to modify the front guard, around $1200 to get one sent over from the states. I will update wih progress as it happens.

Steve L
6 years ago

In the US they mostly use the Dunlop 207 which is mainly used as a rear for V Rods. Pirelli make a 180 55 18 bias tyre which is suitable for either front or rear. They still reckon the 207 is a better tyre though, but it needs to be run backwards due to the belts in the tyres.

paulybronco
6 years ago

Looks good so far, dare i say fat!

Odin
6 years ago

how much clearance is there between the rim and the forks. In the photos it doesnt look like there is much

Steve L
6 years ago

Quoting Odin on 04 Jun 2018 07:36 AM
how much clearance is there between the rim and the forks. In the photos it doesnt look like there is much

Nah there's bugger all room. The fender has to have cutouts done around the forks

Krash Kinkade
6 years ago

Quoting Odin on 04 Jun 2018 07:36 AM
how much clearance is there between the rim and the forks. In the photos it doesnt look like there is much

Quoting Steve L on 04 Jun 2018 07:42 AMedited: 04 Jun 2018 07:45 AM
Nah there's bugger all room. The fender has to have cutouts done around the forks

I would worry, what happens when tyre is fitted?

Steve L
6 years ago

Quoting Odin on 04 Jun 2018 07:36 AM
how much clearance is there between the rim and the forks. In the photos it doesnt look like there is much

Quoting Steve L on 04 Jun 2018 07:42 AMedited: 04 Jun 2018 07:45 AM
Nah there's bugger all room. The fender has to have cutouts done around the forks

Quoting Krash Kinkade on 04 Jun 2018 11:38 PM
I would worry, what happens when tyre is fitted?

Mate they have been doing this in the US for around 10 years now. There are only a few here in Australia at the moment.

Steve L
6 years ago

Haha i never though about that, offroad touring. ??

Smokey61
6 years ago

Looks like a bloody Rokon.

Steve L
6 years ago

Bit like the bat bike haha

paulybronco
6 years ago

Just a few clearance issues on the rocks but a good chance

Krash Kinkade
6 years ago

Quoting Steve L on 05 Jun 2018 02:46 AM
Haha i never though about that, offroad touring. ??

Would love to see you, go flat out along beach & then on top of the water flat out. like I have seen MX bikes doing.

Wideglider
6 years ago

Maybe the side stand not even required.

Steve L
6 years ago

Righto you blokes haha

bloodog
6 years ago

Thanks for the photos Steve
Its a bit exciting waiting for your end result and thoughts
Great post

Steve L
6 years ago

Yeah all good mate and yeah I'm really hoping it rides as good as the yanks say. They definitely look kool.

Vic
6 years ago

Think they look great Steve.
Interested to know how she rides when done.

Steve L
6 years ago

The new Pirelli's have just arrived in Australia so I'm going to run one of them instead of the Dunlop D207. Main reason is for insurance incase something bad happens, at least this tyre is legal for the front. I also posted in the Softail section as this tyre can go straight on the front of the new Fatboy.

Steve L
6 years ago

cheers mate

DocGreen
6 years ago

great work so far Steve, what was your concern re. insurance? tyre not being complied for Aus? How do you go with insurance in general doing something like this?
The piccy of the RG and SG do look cool, would like to see one in the flesh.

cheers
DocGreen

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