[dstonecypher]

Quick question: Has anybody out there had problems with the Tire rubbing the the backside of the front fender ? Is there a fix for this ? Thanks

 

[Murgie]

As you found out, bias ply tires 'grow' in diameter with speed of the tire. Rocky found out with his when he was playing with these different bias plied tires here:

http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2433703&postcount=10

 

[dstonecypher]

Just mounted it last night at about 10 pm. haven't even taken is off the jacks yet. I did a search and found some good minfo about elongating the forward front rear fender mounting holes. Think I will try this.

 

[herk74]

Have my second BT45 on now and have not had that issue Im not running the Kuryakin fender extention though

 

[harveysmedlap]

Just took my third one off, never a rubbing problem and I have been using a 140/70 not a 130/70. Hack is hard on tires and the bigger tire gave better mileage. Don't suggest anyone try it on a non hack bike.

 

[dstonecypher]

Problem solved. wrong size tire was ordered. 130/80. My tire guy was very apolegetic and ordered me a new tire today..