Changing from a 130 to a 180 on a 2001 FLTRU
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Changing from a 130 to a 180 on a 2001 FLTRU
I need a little help from those who have done this. I have been down this road before with my 2001 FLHT by using a skinner drive sprocket and belt to allow for a 150 tire. It worked but left only about 1/16" between belt and tire and no it dose not rub believe it or not.
So now I have a Road Glide and it's also an 01 and I'm wanting to move to a 180 tire from the stock 130. After doing some more research I found that if I used a drive sprocket and belt from an 07 model (which is even skinnier than what I used on my FLHT) than I would be able to fit a 180 in there.
Now for my dilemma, The fender width is now the issue and or the the strut width. I'm changing the fender to a stretch fender, but I wanted to know if anyone reading this has done it so that I can get some experienced advice before buying the tire and fender.
Thanks,
So now I have a Road Glide and it's also an 01 and I'm wanting to move to a 180 tire from the stock 130. After doing some more research I found that if I used a drive sprocket and belt from an 07 model (which is even skinnier than what I used on my FLHT) than I would be able to fit a 180 in there.
Now for my dilemma, The fender width is now the issue and or the the strut width. I'm changing the fender to a stretch fender, but I wanted to know if anyone reading this has done it so that I can get some experienced advice before buying the tire and fender.
Thanks,
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Ok, so you have confirmed what I have heard about klock werks. I think the chain conversion is good advice also. Can I ask you what fender you are going with? Were you able to get the werks fender before discontinuing it? Also if I were to go over the struts with a fender does it eliminate docking hardware for backrest etc...?
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see here
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-and-tire.html
or you can use the 07 SE Road King rear fender. it is a direct bolt on but requires you change the tail light
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-and-tire.html
or you can use the 07 SE Road King rear fender. it is a direct bolt on but requires you change the tail light
Last edited by bigskyroadglide; 10-28-2013 at 12:24 PM. Reason: added content
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see here
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-and-tire.html
or you can use the 07 SE Road King rear fender. it is a direct bolt on but requires you change the tail light
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-and-tire.html
or you can use the 07 SE Road King rear fender. it is a direct bolt on but requires you change the tail light
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I am running a 180 on my 00 RK, I took a 09 fender and scalloped it to fit between the frame, from the rear bag support strut forward and built a metal fascia to hide the scalloped part of fender, or you can also check with Russ Wernimont designs RWD they have a rear fender kit also for the 180 fitment that doesn't look like a overlay, it fit between the frame rails. I am running a chain with a 120 c.i. motor. the easiest would be the 07 S.E. Road King fender, that bike came out with a 180/16 on it.
Last edited by JohnCA58; 10-28-2013 at 01:43 PM.
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Yes it will get in the way, the 180 will not fit in the old fender. just to try one time couple years back, I cut the old fender right down the middle to spread and welded a section in to support the overlay, then the overlay fender would not fit because of the curvature spread out on the old fender.
this is how tight the 180 fits
this is how tight the 180 fits
Last edited by JohnCA58; 10-28-2013 at 02:32 PM.
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