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Old 10-24-2016, 09:44 AM
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4" over
 
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4" over
Forgive my ignorance. I know that 4" over = 4" over stock. Does it literally mean that the front wheel is 4" further forward?
 
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That picture is 6" over,sorry about that was thinking of 4"
No the tire would not be 4" ahead.
 
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Interesting. Keep us updated on how this goes. Any example pics of where you're looking to end up? I've seen plenty of NorCals on another forum that is geared towards choppers, but I'd be curious to see what you specifically have in mind. Plus, they aren't too kind to the rubbermounts/EFI's over there...
Much like the pic above, just a bit less. May still go 6 but worried it'll feel "tippy" and know kickstand will be a problem.
 
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Originally Posted by deadrubberboy
Forgive my ignorance. I know that 4" over = 4" over stock. Does it literally mean that the front wheel is 4" further forward?
Part higher, part longer....
 
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Curse you guys!! The superglide is getting +4s this winter. Its a 39mm front end what was the stock tube length on the sportster?
 
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Then there is the question of show chrome vs hard chrome...
 
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Much like the pic above, just a bit less. May still go 6 but worried it'll feel "tippy" and know kickstand will be a problem.

Gotcha. Please keep us updated!
 
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Yamaharley ,they should be 24 3/8"
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage25.html
 
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Thank you old schooler. I figured they were the same from fxd to sportster. I figure new tubes and a paint change this winter will be nice.
 
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