I do not frequent the forum as I used to so I am unsure if this has been covered. This thread is for those currently thinking about doing this mod and for those who search in the future.
Its cold today, I am a bit groggy from new years and I recently acquired a 20 mile take off Talon wheel, rotors, bearings and tire from a 2019 Street Glide Special so it seemed like a good time to get it on the bike. I was hoping to find a prodigy wheel from a 2020 but those are harder to come by and pricier.
As for the set up from the 2019, the tire diameter of the 130/60 19 is within 0.1" of the stock Fat Bob tire diameter so I should have no issues with ABS or VSS sensors. The hub width is identical and both bikes use the same part # for wheel bearings so I was able to use my stock axle and spacers. To sum it up, 09 and up touring front wheel is a direct swap for my 2018 FXFBS. I also weighed both set ups just because I do this kind of thing, the brand new street glide set up came in 3.06 oz lighter than the fat bob set up with 8,500ish miles on it. My main reason for weighing is because I was concerned about adding weight and if it were significantly heavier I probably would have put my stocker back on.
Only one pic but you get the idea. Happy New Years to all....
Does look great what about the rear, would a rear SG wheel fit the same as the front...?
Thank you.
I have not measured one out. The touring bikes have a cush drive so the hub width might be different. I feel it could be made to work by removing the cush drive and using the appropriate spacers to center the wheel and pulley. I have no plans to change my back wheel.
Did 103 miles today on roads I am used to riding. Maybe 20ish of interstate, the rest were back roads, hills and curves. With that being said I am giving a better ride report.
The front end feels lighter, more responsive and much smoother than the bike has ever felt. The smoother feel could be due in part to the fact that I got rid of the shitty stock tire tread design. JMO, but I always hated the block pattern of the stock tires from day one, felt like a set of over inflated 8 ply mud grip tires no matter where I ran the air pressure (again JMO).
Low speed manners were not hurt, in fact low speed turns are smoother and require less effort.
The lean in is faster, smoother and the bike tracks much better, very fluid transition through curves. The 130mm front is still large enough to absorb bumps and imperfections in the road. My plans are to replace the stock rear in a day or so and had thought of doing a 200mm in the rear. After this ride I feel the 180/130 combo works well, going with a matching Dunlop 180 for the time being since the front is a brand new tire.
Also including a new pic showing a profile shot with the new wheel.
Did 103 miles today on roads I am used to riding. Maybe 20ish of interstate, the rest were back roads, hills and curves. With that being said I am giving a better ride report.
The front end feels lighter, more responsive and much smoother than the bike has ever felt. The smoother feel could be due in part to the fact that I got rid of the shitty stock tire tread design. JMO, but I always hated the block pattern of the stock tires from day one, felt like a set of over inflated 8 ply mud grip tires no matter where I ran the air pressure (again JMO).
Low speed manners were not hurt, in fact low speed turns are smoother and require less effort.
The lean in is faster, smoother and the bike tracks much better, very fluid transition through curves. The 130mm front is still large enough to absorb bumps and imperfections in the road. My plans are to replace the stock rear in a day or so and had thought of doing a 200mm in the rear. After this ride I feel the 180/130 combo works well, going with a matching Dunlop 180 for the time being since the front is a brand new tire.
Also including a new pic showing a profile shot with the new wheel.
01-01-2020 | 11:26 AM
Easy 19" front wheel for FXFBS
