Can you put a Springer front end on a Dyna Wide Glide?
The standard wide glide springer complements most big twins and is a good replacement for a factory springer. Note: Springer front ends use a specific brake caliper and mount, ask the salesperson for details.
How wide is a narrow glide?
A narrow glide uses skinnier tubes 439mm, 35mm or 33.5mm. These will flex more than the 41mm tubes in wide glide trees.
How are motorcycle front forks measured?
Fork length is measured from the base of the frame neck to the center point of the axle mounting hole. For any off-the-shelf motorcycle this standard measurement for the front forks is considered stock length. When buying forks other than original replacement parts, their lengths are compared to the stock length.
What makes a Dyna a Wide Glide?
The Dyna Wide Glide features a “Tommy Gun” exhaust. This is a 2-1-2 exhaust system with dual mufflers. The Softail also has dual mufflers, but features a straight over-under shotgun exhaust style. This contributes to a difference in the looks of the two bikes.
Is the Wide Glide front end made in 1980?
The ’80’ tells it is a 1980 year beginning manufacture part, but remember that Harley puts production numbers on a lot of parts that aren’t actual part numbers. I installed a Wide Glide front end on my Harley Servi-car .
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.
What kind of bike has 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. Early Wide Glide models had dual disc front brakes.
How big is the front end of a Harley Davidson?
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