Ran into this over in the classifieds. don't know if these parts are usable for the conversion but thought I would post the link here anyway. If this is off base please excuse my ignorance. Jb


https://www.hdforums.com/forum/multi...tral-ohio.html

 

gotta be honest, this sounds like a pretty damn good idea! I'm not sure how it'll turn out on my bike but i'd be really curious to see...

 

Nice to see kindred spirits. I'm busy preparing the wife, kids, bike and household goods for another Air Force move (to Germany this time) but I'll post when I can.
CJ

 

I'm not the expert here by any means, but I think you have to use the Softail style forks. I thought the FLH front end won't work. The trees are not applicable or something like that to the Dyna necks. But I'm glad to see people are still likeing the idea though.

 

Need a little help!!!

I got everything all done and have been riding it for about a week now and my front suspension is WAY TO SOFT! Im bottoming out in the front, now the tricky part...I did this to a 01 FXDX and i have 2" over stock fork tubes. How can I make this thing more stiff/firm up front?

 

Damn CJ, If I saw your bike on the road I swear it was a RK...Very nice. I would love to transform mine this way.

 

I'm looking at replacing the stock FLSTF springs in my front end with either Progressive or Works progressive rate springs .... They're about $100 - $130 range ... think the Works were a little more expensive ....

I've also been pondering whether the "intiminator" valve insert would properly address your issue ...

After noticing it quite a bit when I first swapped out my front end, I haven't noticed it too much lately ... maybe I've just adapted my riding style ....

* Also, Progressive has come out with a 'monotube' system for the touring bikes ... I called their tech support line to see if that system will work with FL Softail front ends ... they said not yet, but they are looking into introducing a line for them .....

R/
'Chop

 

Kind of agree ... I think it's the beach bars and all the chrome ... the paint job also really lends it a 'factory' look ... over all a really nicely finished bike ....



R/
'Chop

 

fixed my bottoming out problems...installed 2.5 inch spacers in the front fork tubes...havent hit bottom yet but the preload on the springs made a huge difference, however i think 2.5 might have been a bit much cause the spring are definitly alot stiffer, however definitly rideable! may try 2 inches once riding season is over. hope this may help someone in the future...PVC from lowes alot cheaper than progressive/works spring kits (and thats what the spacers are in those...seen a kit from each in person).

thanks, josh

 

Chop, F_CPT98,
Thanks. It's taken 10 years but she is the dream bike I've always wanted.
- CJ