Interested in Dyna Glide models with FL front ends?
#142
12-28-2013, 06:41 PM
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.
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.
Some good questions that kind of ultimately boil down to ... what look really trips your trigger ...
I personally really like the nostalgic look that George's 'bully' Switchback has achieved quite well ... I like the trimmed front fender with the classic Duo Glide emblems, nose trim/spears ... the tractor seat ... the beehive tail light ... Hollywood bars ... etc.
I've tried to incorporate a lot of nostalgic appeal in my bike, too ... I think one of the things that really (almost unnoticeably) captures the feel are the tires ... not sure what George is running, but I am sporting Avon Safety Mileage SM II (AM7) treads ...
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To address a couple of your questions ... I am using the stock length FLST Softail forks but found the softness greatly improved with addition of Race Tech springs (I went with 95 kg) & Gold Valve cartridge emulators ...
I've often thought that the FLD Switchback fender would be a good option ... but, might not work with your earlier '02 frame ... the newer '06-later models have more space between the rear fender struts ...
I went with a '58-'73 repro hinged fender and did some work to adapt it to my '05 Dyna ... I showed how I did it on a thread here ... https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...r-for-fxd.html ... and have some photos of the finished product here ... https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ed-photos.html
Good luck sorting it out and settling on a direction ... it can be a lot of fun ... and you may find that you take a detour or two until you settle on a final (??) look ...
R/
'Chop
#143
12-28-2013, 09:30 PM
Fork tube info for those of you that may be thinking you like the look.
41mm Fork Tubes
1984& later 41mm fork tubes are all the same with the exception of total length.
FLT1984-1996 22-7/8"
FLT 1997-later 20-1/4"
FLSTC/N/F1986-1999 22-7/8"
FLSTC/N/F 2000-later 22-1/4"
FXWG,FXST/C 1984-1999 24-1/2"
FXDWG,FXST/C 2000-later 24-1/4"
41mm Fork Tubes
1984& later 41mm fork tubes are all the same with the exception of total length.
FLT1984-1996 22-7/8"
FLT 1997-later 20-1/4"
FLSTC/N/F1986-1999 22-7/8"
FLSTC/N/F 2000-later 22-1/4"
FXWG,FXST/C 1984-1999 24-1/2"
FXDWG,FXST/C 2000-later 24-1/4"
#144
12-29-2013, 02:24 AM
Tourer
Hey Todd,
Long time no hear. Hope you're well and that you had a merry and safe Christmas.
Shinko e270 in 500-16. Best tyres I've ever used. PERIOD. get it. I'm currently running whitewalls, but will be back on blackballs again soon.
Which is what I should've done.
Long time no hear. Hope you're well and that you had a merry and safe Christmas.
Which is what I should've done.
#145
12-29-2013, 10:01 AM
Road Master
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.
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.
I used the standard length fork tubes from a 07 fatboy.
#146
12-29-2013, 06:46 PM
SURFOR Chop- thanks a ton for your reply & for starting this thread & group.
Chinashop bull- VERY sweet ride.
I'm leaning more toward the pissed-off Super Glide vibe, than the stripped FLH. Love the FLH vibe, but the FXD is not the best starting place for that (in my mind).
I love the classic lines of the Dyna emulating the FX/FL. To really do it "right" tho, on top of the FLST front, I'd need to source a FXDWG tank, console & speedo, along with massaging a FL-esque rear fender to fit. Kinda like going around my *** to get to my elbow.
OTOH, mid-glide trees for my 39mm forks, a XL1200C fender would be a bit more economical. To me, it'd be maximizing what I've already got, vs. trying to completely change its character.
That said.... I could sell my 39mm front end & 19" laced rim to offset piecing together a FLST 41mm fork & 16" laced rim. Any idea on what a clean set of 39mms & 19" spoker would bring on the 'bay or CL?
Y'know, a pair of 16" OEM 10-spoke mags, p/c black with polished lip & ribs would be kinda sharp....
Chinashop bull- VERY sweet ride.
I'm leaning more toward the pissed-off Super Glide vibe, than the stripped FLH. Love the FLH vibe, but the FXD is not the best starting place for that (in my mind).
I love the classic lines of the Dyna emulating the FX/FL. To really do it "right" tho, on top of the FLST front, I'd need to source a FXDWG tank, console & speedo, along with massaging a FL-esque rear fender to fit. Kinda like going around my *** to get to my elbow.
OTOH, mid-glide trees for my 39mm forks, a XL1200C fender would be a bit more economical. To me, it'd be maximizing what I've already got, vs. trying to completely change its character.
That said.... I could sell my 39mm front end & 19" laced rim to offset piecing together a FLST 41mm fork & 16" laced rim. Any idea on what a clean set of 39mms & 19" spoker would bring on the 'bay or CL?
Y'know, a pair of 16" OEM 10-spoke mags, p/c black with polished lip & ribs would be kinda sharp....
#147
12-30-2013, 06:07 PM
Carl
I rode around without a front fender for a while (as in my signature photo) ... and took me a while (year or so) to figure out what to do with my rear fender ...
Up until the last year or so my bike has been a work in progress ... but, kind of finally have it where I want it ... for now ...
R/
'Chop
I rode around without a front fender for a while (as in my signature photo) ... and took me a while (year or so) to figure out what to do with my rear fender ...
Up until the last year or so my bike has been a work in progress ... but, kind of finally have it where I want it ... for now ...
R/
'Chop
#148
12-30-2013, 06:13 PM
Carl:
Here's another direction you could take ... I have always been a fan of Brian "Muddyape's" Hooligan Dyna ... talk about 'pissed off' ...
Here's another direction you could take ... I have always been a fan of Brian "Muddyape's" Hooligan Dyna ... talk about 'pissed off' ...
#149
12-30-2013, 09:03 PM
Tourer
#150
12-30-2013, 10:53 PM
It all depends ... on whether you buy take-offs and are able to market your take-offs ... net of my take-offs, I was probably out less than $500 including wheel, fender and all in ...
If you were to do like Muddyape, he bought the Switchback parts ... again, I think he got them second hand, but can't say for certain ...
If you do a search you might find the details you need to get a feel ... I know I did a 'how to' thread and there are a couple others IIRC ...
Welcome aboard ...
R/
'Chop
If you were to do like Muddyape, he bought the Switchback parts ... again, I think he got them second hand, but can't say for certain ...
If you do a search you might find the details you need to get a feel ... I know I did a 'how to' thread and there are a couple others IIRC ...
Welcome aboard ...
R/
'Chop