How wide is a narrow glide front end?
A narrow glide uses skinnier tubes 439mm, 35mm or 33.5mm. These will flex more than the 41mm tubes in wide glide trees. Simply going for zero raked trees and lowering the front end will help a bit, but Tattoo is right if it’s handling you’re looking for.
Will a Sportster front end fit a Dyna?
It will fit 39 mm, only difference is the adjustable forks and dual disks brakes. Just add $370 for the dual brakes, and another wheel and you will be all set.
What’s the difference between a Wide Glide and a narrow Glide Harley?
The term Narrow Glide refers to a front end with closer fork tube spacer than a Wide Glide front end, which is traditionally a 41mm Harley Big Twin fork. There is also a Mid Glide fork, where the fork tube spacing is between that of a Narrow Glide and a Wide Glide.
How big are the forks on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Anna Moore’s Evo Harley Sportster has a Showa 39mm Narrow Glide front end. Harley Big Twins had 41mm ‘Wide Glide’ front ends for many years, though current late-model Big Twins now have 49mm fork tubes.
Where are the sliders on a Harley Davidson Fork?
At the bottom of the fork tubes are the lower legs, often referred to as sliders. The sliders house the dampening assemblies, which vary based on the brand and type of fork.
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.
The term Narrow Glide refers to a front end with closer fork tube spacer than a Wide Glide front end, which is traditionally a 41mm Harley Big Twin fork. There is also a Mid Glide fork, where the fork tube spacing is between that of a Narrow Glide and a Wide Glide.
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.
Anna Moore’s Evo Harley Sportster has a Showa 39mm Narrow Glide front end. Harley Big Twins had 41mm ‘Wide Glide’ front ends for many years, though current late-model Big Twins now have 49mm fork tubes.