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hardtail with 18" harley rear tire
06/15/13 at 06:40:18
 
has anyone ever done this? tips tricks???any info would be great ....thanks
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Re: hardtail with 18" harley rear tire
Reply #1 - 06/15/13 at 09:27:26
 
Check out BCB(blue collar bobbers)and RYCAs sites. They make kits to do what you are looking for.
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Reply #2 - 06/16/13 at 18:23:23
 
The BCB kits do not hardtail the bike. Its just a fender swap.
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Reply #3 - 06/17/13 at 05:46:26
 
thanks for the tip on ryca ...but i'm building the frame...i just wanted to know if the motor would turn the bigger tire...just for reference i'm want to go to a chain drive disk break on the rear...i just didn't know if anyone had done this or what size sprockets to use....thanks
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Re: hardtail with 18" harley rear tire
Reply #4 - 06/17/13 at 10:50:39
 
But why wouldnt the motor turn a bigger tire?
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Reply #5 - 06/17/13 at 19:42:02
 
i just don't want to put in the work and the bike top out at 55mph...lol i have no doubt that it would turn it but the gear ratio is where i'm stuck between harley wheels and sprocket thanks
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Re: hardtail with 18" harley rear tire
Reply #6 - 06/17/13 at 20:07:17
 
busterboy wrote on 06/16/13 at 18:23:23:
The BCB kits do not hardtail the bike. Its just a fender swap.


Huh  Embarrassed my bad! Got my info crossed up....sorry bout that!
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