Looking at a 2008 xl1200c but I don't like the look of the skinny front tire. Is there a way to convert it to more of a 48 look?

 

I guess what I'm asking is do all the newer sportsters share the same fork. If they have the same forks then I'll just have to get a diff rim and tire. thanks

 

This is an '08 1200C after changing to a 19" wheel.

 

I'll probably get beat up for this, but why would you want a car tire on the front of your custom?

 

Yet_erp... it is time for you to duck and cover... :-)

heathdeloach ... take a look at this the triple tree conversion kits vulcanworks offers:

http://vulcanworks.net/store_4/home.php?cat=11

 

Thanks for starting this thread Heath. I have an '06 xlc1200 that has almost 10k miles. I am in need of new tires, front and rear. I called the dealership about prices and what they suggested. They will only install the OEM's. I have been reading and looking at the newer bikes with the wider fronts. Wondering myself if this wider fatter tire, front and rear, can be put onto my bike, or is it better to just go with the OEM's.

 

I'm also part of the fat tire crowd. I have a 2001 XLH 1200C and I want to replace the front tire with one that has the look of the new Forty Eight.

I've done some research and from what I have found is both the Forty Eight and my bike have the same 39mm forks. I haven't the foggiest if that matters in regards to the tire. Just looking for some insight.

 

If your bike has wire spoked wheels all you need to do for a new look is to get your front wheel rebuilt with the rim of your choice. You may also need a different front fender, but that is easy to sort out. 48s have a 16x3" rim.

 

That's what I did with the one in my sig pic to run a 130 tire on a 16x3 wheel (same as 48) but I also shaved the fork legs for clearance. Very easy and by far the least expensive.

 

When you say shave the fork legs, do you mean taking a grinder to the forks? Is this safe? Because I would rather shave the forks and buy a new rim and tire versus buying a new fork, rim, and tire.

Thanks