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11th May 2020
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Loxahatchee, FL (S. FL)
Posts: 1,907 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 2003 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1981 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDC Other Motorcycle Year: 2013
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Agreed.
I've a 120 on my '03 rear...pirelli sport demon
Sticky as hell but going bald-head before 3,000 miles. thinking michelins next
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'81 Andrews "Y" cams, K. Black 9-1 pistons
'03 1250 NRHS stage two Lightning heads, SE536 cams, mik flat slide 42
'01 Cyclone stock
'13 FXDC 96" stock
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24th December 2020
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 46 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster Sportster/Buell Year: '04
Reputation: 10
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Have run Metz 160 for some time (on second rear due to untimely nail).
Though the tire works with my calm riding style it appears that the tire would be happier with a wider wheel. Is there 16" HD cast wheel with 3.5" or 4.0" rim rather than the 3.0" stock wheel that would fit an '04 without major mods?
Dyna maybe?
Suggestions...?
Thanks
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24th December 2020
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Derby
Posts: 532 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 softail frame&NOS Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Buell XB1250 Uly XT Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2009
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I have used Deuce's rear 17" x 4.5" rim but it needs some mods to the hub to fit 1" I.D. bearings.
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24th December 2020
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 46 Sportster/Buell Model: Sportster Sportster/Buell Year: '04
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thanks, will take a look at that...
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25th December 2020
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 653 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1275R Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy_rots
I have used Deuce's rear 17" x 4.5" rim but it needs some mods to the hub to fit 1" I.D. bearings.
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An 04 uses 3/4" rear bearings. A Deuce wheel bolts right up to those. |
25th December 2020
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Derby
Posts: 532 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 softail frame&NOS Sportster/Buell Year: 2000 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Buell XB1250 Uly XT Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sml1226
An 04 uses 3/4" rear bearings. A Deuce wheel bolts right up to those.
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Oh, really? I thought that they have changed rear axle to 1" on 04+
In this case it's an easy fit. I like those wheels. One of the best H-D ever released. |
25th December 2020
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Brass Nut
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western Weald
Posts: 47,230 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200CB Sportster/Buell Year: 2015 Other Motorcycle Model: CRF250L Other Motorcycle Year: 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy_rots
Oh, really? I thought that they have changed rear axle to 1" on 04+
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No, that change happened in 2005.
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4 Weeks Ago
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Biker
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Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 2 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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Hi.
Just replaced my rear tyre on a 2005 Sportster 1200 Roadster. The old tyre was Dunlop branded HD , the new one is Avon Cobra Chrome. I've put the original size (150/80/16) the old tyre was wider ...almoust touched the belt guard....almoust. Now with the Avon I have a 5 mm (0.2 inch) gap between the edge of the tyre and the belt guard. I was considering 160 but the tyre shop told me something like two monts delivery date.... Next time will definitely put 160. After 1000 km (about 600 miles) on backroards and mountain roads I can say that Avons are better than original Dunlops, putting aside the tyre being new...Now I am curious how many miles will last....
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: On a farm
Posts: 6,996 Sportster/Buell Model: XL77.2R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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No men can see the difference between 150mm and 160mm, only women does.
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4 Weeks Ago
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Biker
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Join Date: May 2022
Posts: 2 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rejeanprimeau
No men can see the difference between 150mm and 160mm, only women does.
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You should see a eye specialist,this may save your life  ))
P.S. not all tyres respect the width to the milimeter.For example Avons have tyres with same width (theoretically) but different if you measure them.
Avon Cobra Chrome 150/80 B 16 RF 77V is 157mm wide
Avon Cobra Chrome 150/80 R 16 71V is 152mm wide
Source : https://www.avontyres.com/en-gb/tyres/cobra-chrome
in my case the difference in width was about 1 cm, is clearly visible |
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