luni, 24 iunie 2019

Choosing A 300 Wide Tire Kit

By Cynthia Allen


Riding motorcycles is fun and exciting. More and more bikes are coming with the larger fat tires as part of the stock setup. However, those that have older bikes or ones that they might want to modify with the fat tires on the back can easily customize them by getting a 300 wide tire kit. This allows you to save the cost of buying a new bike, but still have better stability and great look.

There are several components included. It will contain a wider swing arm and larger fender to be able to accommodate the bigger wheel. Offset gears and other components are usually included as well. The tires and wheels usually aren't, though some providers may allow a tire selection with the order. The fenders are usually stainless steel so they are ready for paint to match the rest of the paint job on the bike.

There are advantages and disadvantages to building your own. The advantage is being able to get the exact parts that you want. But, building out your own kit will take time and often cost more than buying one ready made. Since most of the parts will not be easily seen, the fender, tire, and wheel are the most important. The fender comes ready to be painted and the tire and wheel are usually purchased separately anyway.

There are several sizes available. The most popular size is the 300. This is the really wide one and looks great. The 240 was the earliest size that was put on a bike as a fat back tire. Both sizes will work, but you want to make sure you order the same size in both the kit and the wheel so they will fit in the swing arm and fender.

You will have to order the wheel by itself. This is pretty normal since there are so many different styles that could be considered standard. Many will want a custom one made. Others may just want it to match the front wheel in style. Tires are usually not included for the same reason.

Installing it yourself is possible. These come with a great set of instructions and are fairly easy to install if you have worked on bikes before. If you are not familiar with the process, then you definitely want to have a professional bike mechanic do the installation. Putting the parts on wrong can be a serious safety issue, so before you dive in and do it yourself, make sure you know what you're doing.

Take the bike for a test ride. If you install the components yourself, take the bike into the parking lot or just nearby your garage. Test the brakes and gears and have someone watch while you ride around in circles. If there is any wobble to the wheel or other things don't seem quite right, fix them or take the bike to a mechanic. You do not want to ride full speed until you are sure everything is installed perfectly.

Thinner wheels on bikes were all the rage for many years. Now, the fat tires are the way to go. They add stability and really look cool when you're riding. The most popular and custom made bikes are going with the fat back wheels.




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