New front end
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02-09-2011 | 06:18 PM
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New front end
I have done some searching and identified some of the less reputable companies but maybe some of you can offer some input.
What companies do you suggest for a complete front end for a dyna? Looking at probably a wideglide type. I am intrested in the entire package, trees, tubes, lowers, (chrome) etc.
Thanks for any input.
What companies do you suggest for a complete front end for a dyna? Looking at probably a wideglide type. I am intrested in the entire package, trees, tubes, lowers, (chrome) etc.
Thanks for any input.
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02-09-2011 | 09:06 PM
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What bike ya got ...? If you've got an '06 or later, you can shortcut by just getting the triple trees, the axle and wheel (use spacers for the fender) ....
If pre-'06, you could go a couple of ways ... (i) get a full front end with new fork tubes or (ii) get a set of 39mm 'wide glide' triple trees ...
A few mfrs for the 39mm kit ... can't remember them all off hand, but Custom Cycle Engineering, and Accutronix are a couple ....
R/
'Chop
Edit: below describes option (i) above ...
Don't know if you're interested, but forum member GeorgeJ did a 'mid glide' on his '00 FXD ... thread is here ...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-end-swap.html
If pre-'06, you could go a couple of ways ... (i) get a full front end with new fork tubes or (ii) get a set of 39mm 'wide glide' triple trees ...
A few mfrs for the 39mm kit ... can't remember them all off hand, but Custom Cycle Engineering, and Accutronix are a couple ....
R/
'Chop
Edit: below describes option (i) above ...
Below is what I did on my bike, parts are a lot cheaper from online dealers like Zanotti's or Chicago Harley Davidson.
Left side slider is different on the Wide Glide, read below for correcting caliper position over disc.
The axle part number you listed above will work on your 2007, it's the same one that I used on my 2006 (1.00").
I think that there's several different wheels that you can use, but I'm not positive what would work. I used the same year as my bike (2006), a Wide Glide wheel because I wanted the Aluminum Profile rim to match my rear rim, and the 2006 and up wheels have chrome spokes. 2008 they went with a metric sized axle (25mm).
originally posted by WS6 Formula
Here's a couple of photos (before and after). Added 2* Wide Glide triple clamps, a Wide Glide 21" wheel, and 12" Low Profile Touring shocks. Original Low Rider triple clamps are 1 1/2*, so I only increased the rake a 1/2*.
more info below.
photo here:
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/6...2006febvg7.jpg
photo here:
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/795...8067100gi6.jpg
Here's what I used: 2006 Wide Glide parts; 21" wheel, upper and lower triple clamps, axle, axle spacers.
From a hardware store: 3/4" chrome spacers and 3/4" longer then original stainless Allen head bolts for mounting the fender, and stainless washers for shimming (.040" for the caliper & .090" for the rotor) to center the caliper over the rotor.
Use other existing hardware from your bike (axle nut and washer, triple clamp pinch bolts, head bearings nuts and washer, fender nuts, forks, etc.).
I bought the parts from Zanotti'shttps://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html back in June of 06.
Here are the Harley Davidson part numbers and Zanotti prices:
P/N 46700-06 upper triple clamp.....$ 65.75
P/N 46386-06 lower triple clamp....$139.83
P/N 40923-06 front axle..................$ 28.39
P/N 40926-06 rh/frt spacer.............$ 4.58
P/N 40927-06 lh/frt spacer.............$ 4.58
total..$243.13
Update: 4/3/08
Axle spacers above are also available in a chrome tapered version P/N 41410-06 chrome tapered front wheel spacer kit $23.51
Original Wide Glide tire replaced with only 7,300 miles on it (not much tread left). Replaced it with a Avon Venom AM41 90/90-21, widest tire (3.70") I could find that will fit the Wide Glide aluminum profile rim.
Left side slider is different on the Wide Glide, read below for correcting caliper position over disc.
The axle part number you listed above will work on your 2007, it's the same one that I used on my 2006 (1.00").
I think that there's several different wheels that you can use, but I'm not positive what would work. I used the same year as my bike (2006), a Wide Glide wheel because I wanted the Aluminum Profile rim to match my rear rim, and the 2006 and up wheels have chrome spokes. 2008 they went with a metric sized axle (25mm).
originally posted by WS6 Formula
Here's a couple of photos (before and after). Added 2* Wide Glide triple clamps, a Wide Glide 21" wheel, and 12" Low Profile Touring shocks. Original Low Rider triple clamps are 1 1/2*, so I only increased the rake a 1/2*.
more info below.
photo here:
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/6...2006febvg7.jpg
photo here:
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/795...8067100gi6.jpg
Here's what I used: 2006 Wide Glide parts; 21" wheel, upper and lower triple clamps, axle, axle spacers.
From a hardware store: 3/4" chrome spacers and 3/4" longer then original stainless Allen head bolts for mounting the fender, and stainless washers for shimming (.040" for the caliper & .090" for the rotor) to center the caliper over the rotor.
Use other existing hardware from your bike (axle nut and washer, triple clamp pinch bolts, head bearings nuts and washer, fender nuts, forks, etc.).
I bought the parts from Zanotti'shttps://www.zanottimotor.com/shopping/partLookUp.html back in June of 06.
Here are the Harley Davidson part numbers and Zanotti prices:
P/N 46700-06 upper triple clamp.....$ 65.75
P/N 46386-06 lower triple clamp....$139.83
P/N 40923-06 front axle..................$ 28.39
P/N 40926-06 rh/frt spacer.............$ 4.58
P/N 40927-06 lh/frt spacer.............$ 4.58
total..$243.13
Update: 4/3/08
Axle spacers above are also available in a chrome tapered version P/N 41410-06 chrome tapered front wheel spacer kit $23.51
Original Wide Glide tire replaced with only 7,300 miles on it (not much tread left). Replaced it with a Avon Venom AM41 90/90-21, widest tire (3.70") I could find that will fit the Wide Glide aluminum profile rim.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-end-swap.html
Last edited by SURFOR Chop; 02-09-2011 at 09:26 PM.
#3
02-09-2011 | 09:49 PM
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I'd suggest reading this entire thread
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...nd-review.html
I'd also suggest contacting Howard and Motorcyclemetal.com Great guy and can explain every detail on worthwhile mods to your front end.
I have not pulled the trigger on my front end but am thinking of doing it soon. Howard set me up with Ohlin shocks and they are awesome.
Just my two cents.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...nd-review.html
I'd also suggest contacting Howard and Motorcyclemetal.com Great guy and can explain every detail on worthwhile mods to your front end.
I have not pulled the trigger on my front end but am thinking of doing it soon. Howard set me up with Ohlin shocks and they are awesome.
Just my two cents.
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