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  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Quoting DocGreen on 07 Jun 2018 10:12 AM

    great work so far Steve, what was your concern re. insurance? tyre not being complied for Aus? How do you go with insurance in general doing something like this?
    The piccy of the RG and SG do look cool, would like to see one in the flesh.

    cheers
    DocGreen

    Hi Doc
    main concern was using a rear tyre on the front as I've heard insurance have rejected claims before when this has been done. As for the size there isnt an issue there, simular to running a 21" wheel on a Street Glide. I have heard there are a few others in Australia but not many. Theres a Road King in WA for sale that has one and I'm in Qld.
  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Got the tyre fitted up yesterday afternoon

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  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Took her just for a quick ride and man that big front tyre was slippery for a few corners haha. Definitely has a different feel about her now and once i get used to the way she tips into corners I reckon it will be great to ride 

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  • Odin
    Odin
    5 years ago
    wow looks good Steve, cant wait to see it with the guard on. sent you a PM looking for some more info
  • Jayman6
    Jayman6
    5 years ago
    H&H, I know Tourer Lust when I see it. Let’s have it, what are you getting & when? ??
  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Quoting Jayman6 on 09 Jun 2018 07:28 AM

    H&H, I know Tourer Lust when I see it. Let’s have it, what are you getting & when? ??

    Haha and thanks mate, now just waiting to sort the guard out.
  • Rivo
    Rivo
    5 years ago
    This Roadglide had the fat front wheel conversion done by Westside Motorcycles over here in Perth WA, they have done a few conversions I was told...................Talking to the shop they say the handling is a huge improvement over the stock wheel ?.....................ive never ridden one so cant comment on handling, it looks good IMO........................





  • FLHuTChU
    FLHuTChU
    5 years ago
    I can't help thinking if handling was a huge improvement, then the MoCo would have done it years ago?... Maybe
  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Quoting FLHuTChU on 10 Jun 2018 11:37 AM

    I can't help thinking if handling was a huge improvement, then the MoCo would have done it years ago?... Maybe

    well i wouldn't say it's a huge improvement but it's definitely different. It does feel like it tips in quicker and does feel more stable. This was only from a quick ride so once I've done some k's on it I'll report back. As for the moco doing it standard they will never go to extremes with anything, they have however gone to a 160 18 front tyre on the new fatboys.
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    5 years ago
    Quoting FLHuTChU on 10 Jun 2018 11:37 AM

    I can't help thinking if handling was a huge improvement, then the MoCo would have done it years ago?... Maybe

    Quoting Steve L on 10 Jun 2018 08:19 PMedited: 11 Jun 2018 09:39 AM

    well i wouldn't say it's a huge improvement but it's definitely different. It does feel like it tips in quicker and does feel more stable. This was only from a quick ride so once I've done some k's on it I'll report back. As for the moco doing it standard they will never go to extremes with anything, they have however gone to a 160 18 front tyre on the new fatboys.

    Wow! 160 is a FAT front tyre indeed . But when you consider most of the stopping power is on the front wheel, well it sort of makes sense.
  • justpete
    justpete
    5 years ago

    looking good steve , how long till the guard goes on ?

    I have been looking at this for my 17 street glide looked at the native kit but they machine the lower legs and still a cut out in the guard so now researching 160 instead maybe 21inch , just research at the moment ..

  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Quoting justpete on 24 Jun 2018 09:23 AM

    looking good steve , how long till the guard goes on ?

    I have been looking at this for my 17 street glide looked at the native kit but they machine the lower legs and still a cut out in the guard so now researching 160 instead maybe 21inch , just research at the moment ..

    My mate is coming over on Tuesday to measure up and pick up the standard front guard. Very happy with the ride quality and performance. 
  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago


    Bit of progress on the front guard 
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  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago


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  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago


    Yeah it's getting there, he is bringing it over on the weekend to make sure it's going to fit up and do final measurements for the fork cutouts.
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  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Yeah and he's only a young fella, probably late 20's at a guess. He did a lot of fabricating on my EH and still has some more to go.
  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Had to strip the front down just to get the cowbells off. They need to be modified to fit with the fat front guard.

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  • TJU
    TJU
    5 years ago
    Jesus there is a lot of wirering in behind those fairings ... no wonder electrics freak me out , Lol ... looking good though will be real interesting to see the end result and get your views on how she handles and feels comfortability wise ... keep up the good work . 
  • bloodog
    bloodog
    5 years ago
    You must feel like a pioneer Steve 
    watching, wondering  
  • Steve L
    Steve L
    5 years ago
    Quoting bloodog on 12 Jul 2018 09:24 AM

    You must feel like a pioneer Steve 

    watching, wondering  

    There's a few in Australia but not many, ive not seen any around Brisbane or the Gold Coast though. The guard should be finished on Monday and then I will need to trial it before getting it painted.
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