Andres- any issues when full aired down? I’d love a 260 on the factory rim (for now). I have the Shotgun Air ride system and the factory 240 and I can “limp” home with no air in the shock without any rubbing if need be. Same hold true with the 260 from what you can tell?

 

As far as the Arnott system is concerned, I have no issues fully aired down. Couldn’t tell you with the Shotgun Air ride.

 

when the US legend gets to meet a UK Prime Minister.... the name of the tank is Churchill

 

Thanks everyone..... I went with the 240/40 in the end, the tire is plenty wide for me and I'm good with how it handles.

Thanks again,
Steve

 

yea 260 all day everyday no issues, people fit the 280 with out issue but personally not a fan. 260 increase height a little and allow more lean angle, better handling etc.
Metz 888 260 on mine. Still factory Michelin on front at moment.

 

Best and easiest mod to improve handling on the Fat Boy, was one of the first things I did wen I bought the bike, same on my Breakout, 260 is the way to go.

 

Ok, mounted and ready to go. They certainly have more of a radius than the originals so I expect them to handle better. Tomorrow I'll take it for a ride.



Steve

 

Rode this weekend... the Cruisetec's are a big improvement over the Scorchers... not that it rides much different (it is smoother) but the handling is night and day. With the Cruisetec's it's a lot easier to lean the bike, it turns with a lot less effort. It's clearly because of the more rounded profile of both front and rear tires. It was clearly visible when the new and old were side by side.

And call me crazy but it felt better when I hit bumps, like they absorbed the shock better.

Steve

 

Cool, good to know and thanks for posting. Did you take a side by side pic?

 

much better tire, big improvement over Michelin.