200mm Hogpro kit on Deuce
#11
11-21-2005, 12:33 AM
RE: 200mm Hogpro kit on Deuce
I would be real impressed if you could straighten out the stock fender horns. Thats solid steel. Not tubing. Want the truth? Get an 18x5.5 rim and an Avon 180/55ZR18 and stick with that. A 180 looks real tight on the Deuce. Any wider and the bikes lines start to suffer. For all the work and effort you will need to go through to get an exta 3/4" wide tire shoehorned in there is not worth it IMO.
#14
11-21-2005, 01:23 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
RE: 200mm Hogpro kit on Deuce
Thanks bud.
I was just on there web site and really like the saber
strutless fender. What exactly does strutless mean?
P.S. sorry for all the questions but you seem to know
what you're talking about. So better that I'm a little
informed if I need to call them.
Thanks again
Crazy Canuck[sm=smokin.gif]
I was just on there web site and really like the saber
strutless fender. What exactly does strutless mean?
P.S. sorry for all the questions but you seem to know
what you're talking about. So better that I'm a little
informed if I need to call them.
Thanks again
Crazy Canuck[sm=smokin.gif]
#15
11-21-2005, 01:41 AM
RE: 200mm Hogpro kit on Deuce
Strutless means you cut off your struts completely and bolt these fenders on. They are self supporting and dont need external struts to support them. www.heartlandbiker.com is another place. I use their fender and struts and rear footpegs, they make the slickest stuff IMO.
#16
11-21-2005, 01:41 PM
RE: 200mm Hogpro kit on Deuce
a 180 will fit under the stock fender I ran one for over a year. a 200 needs a wider fender. The 180 is a easy swap stock belt you need the correct spacers. IE Se deuce , the Deuce does use a caliper that is cut away top allow you to mount it inflated. BUT if you do not inflate tire until you have it mounted then it is easy to do. 180 swap on stock rims are the easy way to get a big tire look with the hassle. And I am not a fan of the tiny belt they WILL break even the 1 inch are easy to break with a stock motor. You start ropping on it or drop the clutch and it will snap. I know of several dealers here in az that have been doing replacments on the stock belts on the new 200 bike on a regular basis.
#17
11-21-2005, 03:15 PM
RE: 200mm Hogpro kit on Deuce
ORIGINAL: HDWRENCH
a 180 will fit under the stock fender I ran one for over a year. a 200 needs a wider fender. The 180 is a easy swap stock belt you need the correct spacers. IE Se deuce , the Deuce does use a caliper that is cut away top allow you to mount it inflated. BUT if you do not inflate tire until you have it mounted then it is easy to do. 180 swap on stock rims are the easy way to get a big tire look with the hassle. And I am not a fan of the tiny belt they WILL break even the 1 inch are easy to break with a stock motor. You start ropping on it or drop the clutch and it will snap. I know of several dealers here in az that have been doing replacments on the stock belts on the new 200 bike on a regular basis.
a 180 will fit under the stock fender I ran one for over a year. a 200 needs a wider fender. The 180 is a easy swap stock belt you need the correct spacers. IE Se deuce , the Deuce does use a caliper that is cut away top allow you to mount it inflated. BUT if you do not inflate tire until you have it mounted then it is easy to do. 180 swap on stock rims are the easy way to get a big tire look with the hassle. And I am not a fan of the tiny belt they WILL break even the 1 inch are easy to break with a stock motor. You start ropping on it or drop the clutch and it will snap. I know of several dealers here in az that have been doing replacments on the stock belts on the new 200 bike on a regular basis.
Can you give a rough esitmate of what a chain drive conversion would cost on a Deuce? I agree with you 100% about the belt on the new 06 softails w/ the 200 rear. That belt just LOOKS too skinny... even if it is carbon fiber reinforced. I think a chain conversion is definitely the way to go if upgrading to a larger rear tire. Especially hearing that you've seen them break on a STOCK motor!
Also, what, in your opinion is the best conversion kit available, with regards to parts quality, installation, and price?
Thanks for any info you can give!
#18
11-21-2005, 04:07 PM
#19
11-28-2005, 10:24 PM
#20
11-28-2005, 10:40 PM
RE: 200mm Hogpro kit on Deuce
ORIGINAL: Low Fly n
HD,
Is there much of a visual difference going from the 160 to the 180 with the standard 4.5" Deuce rim? Any change in handling, or the ride? Got a nail in my tire and getting ready to order a new one.
HD,
Is there much of a visual difference going from the 160 to the 180 with the standard 4.5" Deuce rim? Any change in handling, or the ride? Got a nail in my tire and getting ready to order a new one.