MS Fat Tire Kit

phlexit · 03-19-2006

300 to 360 fat tire kit for the MS

http://www.rawdesign.us/home.html

SleekStreak · 03-19-2006

Interesting... VTX looks FAT, MS looks... wierd... like the back wheel isn't really part of the bike. I think it's the fender.

Constrictor · 03-19-2006

Wow...thats big. I would be happy with a 240 kit....thats almost too big. I agree with Sleek, it looks like only half of a Mean Streak with something else grafted onto the butt end. I'm not saying I dont like it, but I bet its something you'd have to see in person to really appreciate.

Anyone wanna guess how much that kit costs with everything?

I'm guessing $4k.

ppark · 03-19-2006

Do you need a kickstand with those fat tire kit?

PresidentBigJon · 03-19-2006

If they trimmed down the seat a little it would be sweet. A little too big for my liking but I would ride it.

**2WheelFun** · 03-19-2006

Big isn't always better.

Phatboy · 03-19-2006

My 4 ton truck only has 235's =\

Xlr8n · 03-20-2006

The modified seat/fender on the MS just doesn't flow with the rest of the bike. I bet that tire just flat out kills all of the great handling traits of the bike. All for the sake of 'shock-value' looks.

SleekStreak · 03-20-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xlr8n

The modified seat/fender on the MS just doesn't flow with the rest of the bike. I bet that tire just flat out kills all of the great handling traits of the bike. All for the sake of 'shock-value' looks.

100% agreed. I'd love to have a fat tire kit on my MS if they come out with one where the seat and rear fender flow with each other. The Daytona pics they have of the VTX they modded flow and look good with the fat rear. I'm not sure why they chose to do the MS that way. I think it you go a custom fender that wasn't just perfectly circular and met the back of the seat it would look awesome.

Xlr8n · 03-20-2006

I was wondering the same. They made the VTX look real nice.

*trikebubble* · 03-20-2006

I think it just looks silly.
We went for a ride yesterday, and the best part was winding her effortlessy through a beautiful twisty section beside the lake. It was a perfect riding experiance.
Couldn't do that with a massive lump of rubber stuck to the rear end.

flynsouth · 03-20-2006

Well they had to trailer them, there's a message in that.

Crue · 03-20-2006

When I installed the 200 on my MS it took a lot away from the handeling, I can only imagine what a 360 would do.

MikeL · 03-20-2006

Crue, was it an ordeal to go to the 200?

greg00xj · 03-20-2006

I have a 190 on my meanstreak and there is'nt much room on the shaft side to go any more than a 200.

Jimmy40741 · 03-25-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Constrictor

Anyone wanna guess how much that kit costs with everything?

I'm guessing $4k.

Good guess my friend. Here is what the guy selling it posted on another forum.
"The kit is 4875.00 (swingarm offset box, hub, wheel(smoothie polished) shock ext. and all needed hardware."
With rear fender, all the bling, etc he was talking about 7300 if I remember correctly. Lord knows I have spent alot of money on my Meanie, probably more than I should. But that goes in the "no f*cking way' catagory. LOL

*anamosity* · 03-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Constrictor

Anyone wanna guess how much that kit costs with everything?

I'm guessing $4k.

Heres the email reply I recieved from them.

Quote:

-----Original Message-----

Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 05:30 PM
To: info@rawdesign.us
Subject: mean streak conversion wide tire kit

Hey Anamosity sorry about the mistake.Yes you have to change out your swing arm,It would be a modifed arm the drive shaft tube has to be notch out to fit the tire and the front raid.has to be cleared.The 240-250 tire only comes in a 18 inch rim it is 9 inches wide.The Metzeler 240/40VR-18" is $250.00, the Avon 250/40HR-18" is $215.99.I know the priceing of the tires sounds wrong but it is right. The swim arm,hub,and wheel (smoothie polished) is $2300.00 plus shipping and handling.There is a 250.00 core charge on the arm its refunded apon reciveing it back.You can also buy any custom wheel with a harley hub patern minus harley hub,that would knock of 600.00 from the $2300.00

please call (914) 497-4256 for tech info Thanks

Andy

SleekStreak · 03-26-2006

$2300 doesn't surprise me for the hub, arm, and wheel. Have you ever priced custom chrome wheels? The rear is anywhere from $1000-$2000 at almost anywhere. Just the wheel. Throw in the hub and the swing arm and it sounds about right. Too steep for me... but not unexpected.

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phlexit Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 46	MS Fat Tire Kit 300 to 360 fat tire kit for the MS http://www.rawdesign.us/home.html

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SleekStreak Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,954	Interesting... VTX looks FAT, MS looks... wierd... like the back wheel isn't really part of the bike. I think it's the fender. __________________ 2002 Kawasaki Mean Streak 1500 http://bookmanstudios.com/bikediary

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Constrictor Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Steger, IL Posts: 1,023	Wow...thats big. I would be happy with a 240 kit....thats almost too big. I agree with Sleek, it looks like only half of a Mean Streak with something else grafted onto the butt end. I'm not saying I dont like it, but I bet its something you'd have to see in person to really appreciate. Anyone wanna guess how much that kit costs with everything? I'm guessing $4k. __________________ 2005 Magma Red Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 1998 Bright Red Pontiac Trans Am 405.5 RWHP 385.1 RWTQ 2004 Nighthawk Black Honda Accord EX 6-speed

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ppark Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,158	Do you need a kickstand with those fat tire kit? __________________ 1600 Mean Streak ZRX1200

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2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,383	Big isn't always better. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

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PresidentBigJon Third Gear And Gaining BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 133	If they trimmed down the seat a little it would be sweet. A little too big for my liking but I would ride it.

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Phatboy Rides a lazyboy on wheels BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,564	My 4 ton truck only has 235's =\ __________________ Phatboy 04 1600 Classic Black 02 Dodge Cummins

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Xlr8n Living on the dark side Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 2,541	The modified seat/fender on the MS just doesn't flow with the rest of the bike. I bet that tire just flat out kills all of the great handling traits of the bike. All for the sake of 'shock-value' looks. __________________ '03 1200 Sporty

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Xlr8n Living on the dark side Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 2,541	I was wondering the same. They made the VTX look real nice. __________________ '03 1200 Sporty

03-20-2006	#11 (permalink)
trikebubble RIP Brother Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 18,687	I think it just looks silly. We went for a ride yesterday, and the best part was winding her effortlessy through a beautiful twisty section beside the lake. It was a perfect riding experiance. Couldn't do that with a massive lump of rubber stuck to the rear end. __________________ 2005 V2K Ltd "I'll ride the wave where it takes me, I'll hold the pain release me"

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flynsouth It's time for me to ride BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 806	Well they had to trailer them, there's a message in that. __________________ 2006 Midnight Nomad 2002 Pagan Gold Meanie Honda CR250R

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Crue Ludicrous Speed...GO! BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,675	When I installed the 200 on my MS it took a lot away from the handeling, I can only imagine what a 360 would do. __________________ Visit Crue's Control 2004 Vulcan 2000 HK 3" Big Straights, TFI, Thunder Teardrop custom

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MikeL Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Matthews, NC Posts: 28	Crue, was it an ordeal to go to the 200?

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greg00xj just trying to be happy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ruffin N.C. Posts: 17	I have a 190 on my meanstreak and there is'nt much room on the shaft side to go any more than a 200.

03-26-2006	#18 (permalink)
SleekStreak Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,954	$2300 doesn't surprise me for the hub, arm, and wheel. Have you ever priced custom chrome wheels? The rear is anywhere from $1000-$2000 at almost anywhere. Just the wheel. Throw in the hub and the swing arm and it sounds about right. Too steep for me... but not unexpected. __________________ 2002 Kawasaki Mean Streak 1500 http://bookmanstudios.com/bikediary

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