Anyone with a 140/70/21 on a Fat Boy?

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#11

12-09-2011 | 05:51 PM

blackbike_17

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i also run a 140, but on a 06 standard. rides and looks way better than the factory setup!

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12-09-2011 | 06:31 PM

mimo

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I'm running a 120/70/21 in front of the fatty, love ride, as soon as it wears off I'm getting a 140, no fitment issues under my FL Klockwerks fender.

Mimo.

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12-09-2011 | 07:45 PM

WARG

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Originally Posted by mimo

I'm running a 120/70/21 in front of the fatty, love ride, as soon as it wears off I'm getting a 140, no fitment issues under my FL Klockwerks fender.

Mimo.

Mimo, will the 140 work without changing the rake?

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12-09-2011 | 09:03 PM

Tx_Outlaw

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It'll work without changing the rake. You'll want to lower the front a bit to level the bike out tho.

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12-09-2011 | 09:19 PM

WARG

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Originally Posted by Tx_Outlaw

It'll work without changing the rake. You'll want to lower the front a bit to level the bike out tho.

Hey Chuck, didn't think you knew anything about chrome bikes, lol. So even with the fender there aren't clearance problems with stock rake, etc? I would like to run the 140x21.

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12-09-2011 | 09:56 PM

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Hello Woodyshek, hope you are starting your weekend off on a good note!

We have not seen a 140 21" on a Fatboy as of yet but we do know that the overall height of a 120 is 28" and the overall height of a 140 is 29". I just thought we would let you know that you should not be looking at too much of a difference regarding ride height. Maybe 1/2" difference between the two... and as some others said, you would probably want to be careful with the fender size you get and fork oil you run.

Let us know if you have any other questions and we will try our best to find the best answers for you.

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I am getting ready to pull the trigger on some new wheels, but I am still on the fence regarding size. I was thinking it was between a 21" or 23" front with an 18" rear, but after some research and witnessing my buddy's experience with the 23" on his FLSTF, I think I am sticking with the 21". But now I'm not sure what tire size. I am leaning toward the 140/70/21, as I know it will ride much better, but I am not sure if I can make it fit without adding raked trees to the front end. Anyone have any experience doing this on a Fat Boy, Heritage or Deluxe? I know I can make the 120/70/21 work with no mods (other than lowering), but I like the idea of a fat wide tire in front. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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12-09-2011 | 10:12 PM

mimo

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There you go Warg, the expert has explained it pretty well. I've taken into account pretty much everything but the fork oil. My front fender would easily receive a 140 no problems.

Mimo.

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