How can I make my Sportster vibrate less?
Probably the most effective thing you can do to reduce vibration at cruising speed is to change to taller gearing. This is accomplished by changing one or both of the belt drive pulleys (or sprockets on chain driven bikes).
Why do Harley Motors shake?
Harley-Davidson motorcycles, especially older models, vibrate because of their engine design. Pistons in Big Twin engines share a single crankpin causing the pistons to move in uneven intervals. In addition, the narrow 45-degree arrangement of the cylinders increases the tendency of Harley engines to vibrate.
Can a Harley Sportster be converted to Wide Glide?
Harley Sportsters had 35mm tubes up until 1988 and then upgraded to 39mm tubes. 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.
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
What kind of wheel axle does a Harley Sportster use?
These wide-glide wheel axle kits are made for Harley Sportster and Harley Dyna models. They work great with our 39mm 39mm +4° Wide Glide Raked Triple Trees , 39mm Wide Glide Adjustable Triple Trees and 3D 39mm Wide Glide Raked Triple Trees.
How big is the front fender on a Harley Sportster?
If you are running a front fender with either the 19″ or 21″ wheel, several of the aftermarket kits include fender spacers to permit the use of your stock fender. Harley Sportsters had 35mm tubes up until 1988 and then upgraded to 39mm tubes.
Harley Sportsters had 35mm tubes up until 1988 and then upgraded to 39mm tubes. 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.
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
When did the Harley Davidson Wide Glide Forks come out?
Originally offered on the FXWG in 1980, Harley-Davidson Wide Glide forks and triple trees are a simple bolt-on conversion to most other Harley-Davidson motorcycles, including Panheads, Shovelheads, and Servi-car trikes .
What kind of seat does a Harley Davidson Sportster have?
You will need to weld two tabs to the frame for the stud mounts. The rear of the tank has an insert so you can attach a bracket or hold down strap. Harley Sportster XR750 dirttrack seat with taillight bracket. We designed this XR750 conversion seat that conforms perfectly to the tapered Sportster frame.