Topic: tire width? (Read 1152 times)

mroadking · « **on:** February 06, 2007, 02:20:42 PM »

Just would like to know if I can put a 140 or 150 tire on my 2003 flhrsei2, or what it takes to do it.

thanks
mj

crshnbrn · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2007, 06:38:58 PM »

It depends on what brand of tire you are running as actual widths vary for a given size between different manufacturers. You can run a 140 Dunlop like the '04-and-later touring bikes, but you'll have to trim the rubber flap and metal strap on the back side of the lower belt guard. If you ride where you encounter a lot of loose stone or other abrasive road debris, you may not want to do this.

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2007, 08:19:07 PM »

*Well I just upgraded my wheels and tires to 18" wheels and 140 ME880's. The place I purchased the package told me that it won't be a problem to run this combo. But I will def. check all my clearances before final fitment. Later,Q Oh and by the way as if you cant see it below this I have a 02 SERK.

mroadking · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2007, 08:27:49 AM »

ok, thanks and let me know how you make out on the clearance.

Mikey · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2007, 01:39:38 PM »

I have a 140 ME 880 on mine. It is tight but fits fine.
Mike

sooiee · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2007, 05:57:27 PM »

Quote from: mroadking on February 06, 2007, 02:20:42 PM

Just would like to know if I can put a 140 or 150 tire on my 2003 flhrsei2, or what it takes to do it.
thanks
mj

I would NOT reccomend it.
Watch the belt guard, belt, swingarm clearance...there are bolt heads protruding through the fender...I wouldn't do it. Why do you think the 07SERK has a wider swingarm, different belt guard and take a LOOK at how close all of that comes to the swingarm/belt. Your tire flexes. Especially when you go around corners and bumps...even though it feels rock hard, it moves a LOT and if it comes in contact with just one of those little items (say a screw head) you risk a puncture (blow out) Are there folks out there flurtin with disaster..you bet. I just hate to hear of another rider down because someone wanted to go a little fatter.

Puzzled · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2007, 08:40:29 PM »

I run a ME 880 140 on mine with out ANY issues.

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