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Wide tire question

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by DaveFxst, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. DaveFxst

    DaveFxst New Member

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    Have not posted for a while so I don't know if this has been covered already. Other than cosmetics, is there any practical reason to go with a wider tire on my 2001 FXST? I'm not talking about superwide 10" monsters on show bikes, but going to the nomonally wider tire on the 2007 HD models. I got to ride a friend's new softtail, and I didn't really feel much of a handling difference.

    Opinions?
    DaveFxst, Jun 5, 2007
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  3. skull2007

    skull2007 Active Member

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    cosmetic

    the way i understand it they are purely cosmetic unless your're into drag-racing.
    skull2007, Jun 5, 2007
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  4. voodoochild

    voodoochild New Member

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    Skull hit it on the head, sheer looks and that's about it. Mine looks cool as hell, or at least I think so. :D
    voodoochild, Jun 5, 2007
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  5. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    as a rule, the wider the rear tire, the worse the bike handles in turns....straight lines handling is nearly the same, but the corners can make ya pucker on the seat.....
    chucktx, Jun 5, 2007
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  6. voodoochild

    voodoochild New Member

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    What Chuck said, except that once you get used to it, you can get the bike to turn just fine. It just takes more effort to do so.
    voodoochild, Jun 6, 2007
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  7. DaveFxst

    DaveFxst New Member

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    Thanks for feedback

    Thanks, guys. I'll stick with the present configuration and use the money for gas. Ever think it would cost over $15 to fill your bike?
    DaveFxst, Jun 7, 2007
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