Can you put a wider front tire on a Wide Glide?
Yes you can run a wheel from a wide glide. The hubs are wider and they look much better IMO. I put on on mine and had to get creative with spacers to get my stock caliper to work with the wide glide wheel set up.
What makes a wide glide wide?
The defining characteristics of the Wide Glide are the substantial looking triple clamps and raked forks.
What is the difference between a Wide Glide and Super Glide?
The Wide glide has a more comfortable touring centric stock seat. The Wide Glide will also fit you better if your’re 5’10” or taller. if you’re much over 6′ the Superglide feels a bit cramped with the stock setup of seat bars and controls. You can easily upgrade to dual discs on the Superglide, not so easy on the WG.
Can you put a wide glide front end on a Sportster?
If your Sportster is older than 1982, or if you’re not familiar with interchanging front ends, you can buy wide glide conversion kits they make and re-use your existing fork legs and wheels, but those kits are usually more expensive than just using a real deal 41mm Wide Glide front end.
Will a Wide Glide fit on a Sportster?
Wide Glide Conversion To Sportster If you’re considering converting to a Wide Glide front end, there are no factory triple trees that will fit the 7/8″ stem. The best and easiest way is to buy an aftermarket kit. These will contain all the needed parts, including triple trees, spacers, etc. Then it is a simple bolt-on.
Can a wide glide wheel be used on a narrow glide bike?
This narrow to wide glide conversion kit allows the use of narrow glide 19″ or 21″ wheel (found on FX, FXR, FXD and XL models) to be installed in a 41mm Wide Glide front end. The kit includes an aluminum disc spacer (second spacer for dual disc available), socket head screws, axle spacer and 3/4″ axle.
What’s the difference between 06-07 and 08-07 glides?
An example of this is the 06-07 Wide Glides which have 1″ axles, and the 08 has a 25mm axle, but all three years use the same part number fork sliders. If you look up the part number for the chrome front end lit, the part numbers for the 06-07 will be different than the 08 because of the axle spacers, not the sliders.
When did the Wide Glide conversion come out?
In addition to the FXWG models, Wide Glide front ends were also fitted to 1980-1983 FWDG Dyna models, and several Softail models from 1993-2003. Since all Big-Twin Harley frames from 1949 and up have the same 1.00″ neck diameter, the Wide Glide conversion is a popular front end swap. Wide Glide Front-End Specs
How big of a front wheel do you need for a Harley?
SMT Machining manufacturers the Bulldog series, which makes a 21” wheel 5.5” wide. The larger width gives the tire a taller profile that is similar to the 23” wheel and tire outer diameter. The fat 21” tire requires a set of triple trees to rake out the front end and correct the steering geometry. Triple trees range from $750 to $800.
This narrow to wide glide conversion kit allows the use of narrow glide 19″ or 21″ wheel (found on FX, FXR, FXD and XL models) to be installed in a 41mm Wide Glide front end. The kit includes an aluminum disc spacer (second spacer for dual disc available), socket head screws, axle spacer and 3/4″ axle.
Which is the best Harley Davidson Wide Glide kit?
Whether you go with a traditional springer Wide Glide front end conversion kit or you prefer a Harley Wide Glide front end with shock absorbers, J&P is your source for the perfect Harley-Davidson Wide Glide front end.
In addition to the FXWG models, Wide Glide front ends were also fitted to 1980-1983 FWDG Dyna models, and several Softail models from 1993-2003. Since all Big-Twin Harley frames from 1949 and up have the same 1.00″ neck diameter, the Wide Glide conversion is a popular front end swap. Wide Glide Front-End Specs
Do you need a wide front wheel on a Harley Davidson?
Wide motorcycle wheels make your Harley-Davidson touring model look tougher, yes, but there are other reasons why you may be considering upgrading your front wheel. Large wheels are better able to absorb disturbances on the road’s surface, thereby giving you a smoother ride.