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May 17th, 2006, 03:05 PM
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#1 | | Newbie
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spring, Texas
Posts: 5 Interests: motorcycles, hunting, militaria Occupation: chiropractor
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I have inherited a 72 electroglide (FLH) I think. Basket case. I want to change the front end to a dyna wide glide type. I don't like the large forks and 16 in. tire. What type of stock or aftermarket forks will fit on this without screwing up the geometry or altering the frame  ? | 
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May 17th, 2006, 06:27 PM
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#2 | | 200+ posts and climbing
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nomad, currently the Blue Ridge Mountains
Posts: 390 Model: 2006 FXDI SuperGlide Interests: Camping, fishing, admirer of beautiful women, fast motorcycles, and smooth whiskey Occupation: Writer illustrator
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Any front end will "fit" you can go with a stock set of forks from a super glide and get a custom narrowed set of triple clamps. You can find a stock front end like you're talking about or you can buy a new after market ...they will all work OK and as long as you don't go ridiculous in length or start getting into raked triple trees etc the handling will be fine as well. And don't forget that the front end you don't want is trading material...
As to the 16 inch front wheel...you can keep the front end thats on it and change wheels...just make sure that you either A) buy good name brand equipment if new or if you are buyin used (scuse me I am showing my age...previously owned) parts you either know the individual or trust the shop. If previously owned its a good idea to drain them, replace all the seals and all that while you are into it. Let us know how the basket comes out.
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May 18th, 2006, 12:57 PM
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#3 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Liberty Hill Texas
Posts: 792 Model: 94 FXDS Dyna-Custom Interests: Scootin' & shootin'! Occupation: City Government / Administrator
| Hey Doc,
Check the Direct Parts website out. They have complete front ends. Sometimes tends to be cheaper to buy the complete front end in a kit rather than 'piece- part".
Write sam@directparts.com
What cha gonna do with the FLH front end when you're done? I may be interested.  | |
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May 19th, 2006, 06:20 AM
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#4 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: spokane
Posts: 848 Model: 03 883 XLC-CHOPPER Occupation: welder
| I Agree, Just Look At The Parts, See What You Like. Then Ask A Tech. Make Sure About The Front Wheel Spacers. If It Comes With Or Separate. | 
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May 19th, 2006, 09:43 AM
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#5 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Liberty Hill Texas
Posts: 792 Model: 94 FXDS Dyna-Custom Interests: Scootin' & shootin'! Occupation: City Government / Administrator
| If you get a front end KIT, it'll come with all needed to get it rolling. | |
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May 24th, 2006, 03:12 PM
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#6 | | Newbie
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spring, Texas
Posts: 5 Interests: motorcycles, hunting, militaria Occupation: chiropractor
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Thank all of you for your advice. If I just went with a 21 in. tire on original forks, what about the vertical clearance as far as the travel the forks usually allow. Wouldn't that be compromised? By-the-by, I now have it in my shop on a lift with all 10-12 parts baskets ready to organize. The journey begins.  | |
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Oct 8th, 2007, 11:46 AM
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#7 | | Newbie
Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spring, Texas
Posts: 5 Interests: motorcycles, hunting, militaria Occupation: chiropractor
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Hi Riders
Well, a lot has happened since my last post. I happened to meet a shop owner who had just purchased an '84 shovelhead with the exact setup I wanted. He wanted to restore his to original. To make it short, I traded with him and then went further to include my skins that were newly painted for the type of fenders and tank I wanted. He asked me to leave my bike over at his shop and the offered invaluable advice and help on building it. I have worked on it one day per week since late Feb. It is now complete except for wiring that will be done this weekend. Can't wait to hear it roar! | |
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Oct 8th, 2007, 01:38 PM
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#8 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Florida
Posts: 124 Model: '04 FXDL Interests: drag racing, muscle cars, street rods, annoying others
| Good find....Congrats! | |
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Oct 8th, 2007, 06:15 PM
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#9 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alvin TX
Posts: 1,455 Model: 03 E Glide X cop bike Interests: My family Old Dodge truck's Riding My Glide Occupation: Retired truck Driver
| Doc sound's good , just in time for the Lone star rally in Galvaston , I bet you getting prouder by the day after working & learning about your bike | |
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Oct 8th, 2007, 06:26 PM
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#10 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,070
| great to hear doc......post some pics!!! have fun | |
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