Fat Bob front end on T-Sport??
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Fat Bob front end on T-Sport??
Wondering how hard it would be to put a Fat Bob front end on an '01 Dyna? Anyone here put a 49mm front end on a pre-06 Dyna? The bearings are the same, I believe, right back to the 60's...I'm thinking 3.5"X18" Excell rim to match the 4.25" I've already got on the back...rode the FB a couple of laps at Sturgis this August and really liked the feel of the bigger front tire...should steer OK with my 28 degree rake compared to 29...
Any comments???
Any comments???
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Wondering how hard it would be to put a Fat Bob front end on an '01 Dyna? Anyone here put a 49mm front end on a pre-06 Dyna? The bearings are the same, I believe, right back to the 60's...I'm thinking 3.5"X18" Excell rim to match the 4.25" I've already got on the back...rode the FB a couple of laps at Sturgis this August and really liked the feel of the bigger front tire...should steer OK with my 28 degree rake compared to 29...
Any comments???
Any comments???
Your steering stops will be a bit close. I am running a wideglide tank and the pinch bolts come within a 1/4 inch of the tank (but they don't hit).
I got the forks new from Zannotti Motors here in the states (PA) and the trees, wheels, head light from a fellow forum members.
Here are some pics before, during and after.
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Mid glide is a good choice for your bike as you can use a set of Brembos with 300 mm rotors but on a FB you can only use the crappy twin cam rotors. Here is Jay Risks bike with it on.
I have been getting a few 2009~2010 XR1200 forks in which are inverted but you would need a new set of triple trees (different type) just like on the 49 mm conversions you are thinking about. They are duel disk which are stock 11 1/2" so you can use your MMC rotors and you can put on new 320 mm rotors with adapters also. They use Nissin calipers. They use a stock Dyna 5.010" wide duel flange hub like Jay's. They are the same length. They would set you back around $1,000 for the forks and trees aprox.
And you can also put on an inverted Ohlins R&T that I am developing for the XR1200 racing program.
I have been getting a few 2009~2010 XR1200 forks in which are inverted but you would need a new set of triple trees (different type) just like on the 49 mm conversions you are thinking about. They are duel disk which are stock 11 1/2" so you can use your MMC rotors and you can put on new 320 mm rotors with adapters also. They use Nissin calipers. They use a stock Dyna 5.010" wide duel flange hub like Jay's. They are the same length. They would set you back around $1,000 for the forks and trees aprox.
And you can also put on an inverted Ohlins R&T that I am developing for the XR1200 racing program.
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Mid glide is a good choice for your bike as you can use a set of Brembos with 300 mm rotors but on a FB you can only use the crappy twin cam rotors. Here is Jay Risks bike with it on.
I have been getting a few 2009~2010 XR1200 forks in which are inverted but you would need a new set of triple trees (different type) just like on the 49 mm conversions you are thinking about. They are duel disk which are stock 11 1/2" so you can use your MMC rotors and you can put on new 320 mm rotors with adapters also. They use Nissin calipers. They use a stock Dyna 5.010" wide duel flange hub like Jay's. They are the same length. They would set you back around $1,000 for the forks and trees aprox.
And you can also put on an inverted Ohlins R&T that I am developing for the XR1200 racing program.
I have been getting a few 2009~2010 XR1200 forks in which are inverted but you would need a new set of triple trees (different type) just like on the 49 mm conversions you are thinking about. They are duel disk which are stock 11 1/2" so you can use your MMC rotors and you can put on new 320 mm rotors with adapters also. They use Nissin calipers. They use a stock Dyna 5.010" wide duel flange hub like Jay's. They are the same length. They would set you back around $1,000 for the forks and trees aprox.
And you can also put on an inverted Ohlins R&T that I am developing for the XR1200 racing program.
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Well; all in it looks like I would have to budget about $2000 - $2500 for a complete 49mm front end change over; too much for what would amount to largely a cosmetic change...now; one of those inverted front ends; that might actually offer some noticable handling improvement...will continue to research.
Not going to spend any money until I open up the top end for inspection. Gonna talk to my wrench today and see when we'll schedule that. Weathers turning cold early up here; hoping for a pro$perou$ winter.
Not going to spend any money until I open up the top end for inspection. Gonna talk to my wrench today and see when we'll schedule that. Weathers turning cold early up here; hoping for a pro$perou$ winter.
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Sharkey - How did the 4.25 on the back work out? Did you lace it to your existing hub or is it a new wheel, If new, is it a tight squeeze (caliper and all)? - A pic or 2 would be great.
George
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Last edited by GeorgeJ; Oct 5, 2009 at 04:28 PM.