I had thought about that, but honestly I'm not that enthused about solid wheels. Plus the amount of brake dust that accumulates on that rear one. I believe that if I choose to stick to the stock sizes, the Harley Seismic wheels would be my choice. At $700, they're more affordable than the aftermarket & look pretty good. Looks like I have time to think about it as they are on backorder for 19 weeks, I think they told me.
Last night I ordered the bars (13" Twin Peaks), frame-mounted license plate bracket & heel shifter. The shifter is on backorder, so it may be a while. I'm having the dealer do the handlebar installation, as I don't have the time, patience or eyesight anymore to pull wires. In fact, the dealer has done my last 3 bikes' handlebars for those same reasons. I haven't done it in 20 years. So that should happen in about 3 weeks. After that maybe I'll turn my attention back to fenders & wheels. I'd sure like to find a nice, full rear fender.
Personally I love the solid wheels. They are a benchmark of the image of a Fatboy. I prefer your version better then the vented ones on the latest Fatboy's.
I had thought about that, but honestly I'm not that enthused about solid wheels. Plus the amount of brake dust that accumulates on that rear one. I believe that if I choose to stick to the stock sizes, the Harley Seismic wheels would be my choice. At $700, they're more affordable than the aftermarket & look pretty good. Looks like I have time to think about it as they are on backorder for 19 weeks, I think they told me.
Last night I ordered the bars (13" Twin Peaks), frame-mounted license plate bracket & heel shifter. The shifter is on backorder, so it may be a while. I'm having the dealer do the handlebar installation, as I don't have the time, patience or eyesight anymore to pull wires. In fact, the dealer has done my last 3 bikes' handlebars for those same reasons. I haven't done it in 20 years. So that should happen in about 3 weeks. After that maybe I'll turn my attention back to fenders & wheels. I'd sure like to find a nice, full rear fender.
Actually,I have less brake dust sticking to the wheel now since chroming,but you would have to chrome everything else or it looks incomplete.The seismic wheel would be a good option or the breakout wheels if you want the different size up front (which you can find on ebay)But good luck on your choice.
The state of my 260 Rear tire after 1200miles.
Looks like I need to do some more suspension dialing, I have worn leading edges but raised trailing edges. Track riders generally associate this with a suspension adjustment issue.
NGL though, this tire was a ****in awesome choice.
I'm barely scraping floorboards anymore but that means I have more room to lean. I got more gofast, more safety padding.
That still looks like it's working better than my 240!! What brand tire is that?? I recently replaced the shock and internals on the front and helped the steering pressures quite a bit but I bet this would also make a huge difference!!! Sigh, always something to buy!!! Lol...
That still looks like it's working better than my 240!! What brand tire is that?? I recently replaced the shock and internals on the front and helped the steering pressures quite a bit but I bet this would also make a huge difference!!! Sigh, always something to buy!!! Lol...
That's a Metzeler Cruisetec 260/40 R18. I run it at 36PSI(rider weight 131lbs) cold.
42PSI was way to much for this tire.
I am running mine at 40psi...works well for me with my suspension at the 0 position.
42PSI was giving me poor grip so I started reducing pressure, and it started to feel better at 36.
The 260 carcass is stronger so it doesnt need as much air, and the contact at a lower PSI feels much better. Much more grippy.
I still run 36PSI cold when riding 2 up.
I also needed to increase rebound damping. I think this may be a clue as to why the M8 Fat Boy eats tires is that the stock shock does not have rebound adjustment, and bad rebound settings can cause tires to wear 30% faster.
I've got some rebound wear signs that also showed up on my 240 Bridgestone.
Below necessary rebound setting may be the reason why the fat boy eats tires.
42PSI was giving me poor grip so I started reducing pressure, and it started to feel better at 36.
The 260 carcass is stronger so it doesnt need as much air, and the contact at a lower PSI feels much better. Much more grippy.
I still run 36PSI cold when riding 2 up.
I also needed to increase rebound damping. I think this may be a clue as to why the M8 Fat Boy eats tires is that the stock shock does not have rebound adjustment, and bad rebound settings can cause tires to wear 30% faster.
I've got some rebound wear signs that also showed up on my 240 Bridgestone.
Below necessary rebound setting may be the reason why the fat boy eats tires.
I weigh about 170 and always ride alone...that may make a difference.
That's a Metzeler Cruisetec 260/40 R18. I run it at 36PSI(rider weight 131lbs) cold.
42PSI was way to much for this tire.
When you went with the 260 out back have you stayed with the 160 up front or did you go with the 180 rear tire and mount it in reverse? I want to go with the Cruisetec’s but undecided which way to go on the front.
When you went with the 260 out back have you stayed with the 160 up front or did you go with the 180 rear tire and mount it in reverse? I want to go with the Cruisetec’s but undecided which way to go on the front.
I stayed with the 160 in the front, I like the handlingh in this combo ( 260 rear + 160 front )
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