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I have a 98 flhrci. It is time I started making major modifications. Since I will keep this bike the first thing I am looking into doing is a fatter tire with the same fender like the new bikes (or if the kit looks good I may change the fender). Also, I would like to know how to strengthen the frame to reduce the wobble in high speed cornering.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,
Tom

ya' all survived, as well my family, did down there!!!

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