I thought all that stuff started on a real swing arm bike? Aka Dyna's....... Flh shovelhead models had full swept fenders, tombstone tail lights, fat forks, and a swing arm like a Dyna. And really apes or z bars have nothing to do with a Dyna or softail. That's called custom, some of us choose to work on our bikes and not look like every other swinging dick. Imo this is a great idea. Being a big fan of FLH shovelheads and pan shovels I've done plenty of thinking about buying some real FLH tins and a couple and a set of wider trees. Time to hit the local used parts shop, count me in.

 

There is no better platform than a Dyna to create an FLH clone:

My 2008 Street Bob



My Father's 2005 Super Glide

 

Sweet photos ... thanks for sharing ...

I've always thought your dad's bike does a really good job of capturing the feel ... only thing I'd do different is remove the 'Willie G' skull derby cover ... doesn't fit the 'period' ...

Just sayin' ...

R/
'Chop

 

I think it is already gone. It was on there when he bought the bike.

 

Great thread - even if it is an oldie. Ive had my DWG for 14 years. The thought of choppin' him in for a new one just kills me. What would happen to the ol' boy ? He's been so good to us. All over Spain, France, Suisse and the Italian Alps. Never missed a beat

Thanks to BikerLaw I'm going the FAT route at long last - hey bud thanks a LOT.....you just cost me one-an-a-half thou' Euro !!!! Just bought a 2004 Herirtage front end, beach bars, trading the Thunderstar 5 spokes for black rim ss wires, Fat Bob 5 gal tanks, fenders and a set of FL baggies from fleabay.

All the parts arrive next week. Now all I need is a big box of san Miguel

 

Lol, glad to help. Just let me know if theres anything else I can do.

 

Took our FLH Clones cross-country earlier this month. Saw this place along the way



Biggles, keep us up to date with your conversion. You are also welcome to post in the FL-Dyna Social Group. If you are willing to scan through about a thousand posts, you will eventually find all the information you need to convert to a 1958-84 FLH. Good luck.....................

 

I'll bounce this back up, as I'm very interested in doing this myself.

Couple questions-

For y'all that switced from 39mm to 41mm fork, what length did ya go with? FLST? I ride a '02 FXD, if that matters.

For those with 41mms, how many have had the "too soft" issue? Is there a known fix for it, aside from longer preload spacers? I planned on Race Tech springs & their Gold Valve emulators.

What rear fender would be a good candidate for the '02? Stock width is 7.5" & unsure if a specific year-range FLST or FLHT would be the best starting point.

I'm actually torn between 2 "visions" at this point. Regardless of which way I go, the bike's getting Burly 14" narrow apes & FLD floorboards. Part of me is thinking mid-glide trees & axle for the 39mm, 130/70-18 & XL1200C front fender. The other part is thinking FLST front end (stripped, with fork gaiters), 130/90-16 & bagger fenders. Alternatively, a Softail Slim front fender, with Super Glide rear fender might be cool, too. Keep going back & forth between either a burly, pissed off Super Glide, or stripped FLH.

 

I started with an FLD. Straight out of the box you've got an FL front end, cigar tube shocks, 5 gal tank and speedo, floorboards, and room for a ton of mods. Only real downsides are them ugly 5 spoke wheels (easy fix), and the fat rear guard.

 

Hi,

Oh yeah nice ride chinashop,

Dont go upsetting mick44 today either

Thanks
Mirrmu