Question about very fat tires
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Question about very fat tires
Some of the HD softails have very fat tires, like the Breakout and the Fat Boy. My question is, how does this affect handling, such as U-Turns? It is not feasible for me to test ride one of these bikes, so was hoping that someone knowledgeable could fill me in. Thanks!
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I have rode and owned. bikes with 240mm on the rears, and (to me) the handling is still sharp as ever. I have heard people say they lost the quick turn in, and lean angle from large rears, but my personal experience (with sizes up to 240 mm) is there is such a slight difference that it is neglegable. I think it is a non issue, and looks killer.
Last edited by bburky; 12-23-2019 at 11:17 AM.
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The front end geometry has more to do with it than the tire width IMO. First time I rode a 2018 Fatboy I expected to have to really heave it over to get it to turn tight, but that was not the case. Ride something like a Breakout or VROD that has more rake and trail and you'll feel they're more reluctant to turn. Not that they won't do it, you just need to be more deliberate.
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