Burly Slammer kit on WideGlide. Front Fork question.
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Burly Slammer kit on WideGlide. Front Fork question.
I just got the Burly Slammer kit (front and back) from J&P Cycles for my 06 WG. The kit says that it fits ALL dyna models. How can the lowered front fork springs be the same for ALL dyna models when the front fork length on the 06 WG is 27.913"/707mm while the front fork length for all other 06 Dyna models is 25.5”/647mm?
I called j&p and the guy I talked to said that the kit would work on a fuel-injected WideGlide, but it would not work on a non-fuel-injected WideGlide. What does fuel injection have to do with the length of the fork springs, I asked??? He said just to try it and see if it works and if it doesn't work they'll pay for me to ship it back. Well, I don't want to "just try it."
Needless to say I'm pretty confused by all this and I want to be SURE that I have the right parts in hand BEFORE I install them. Can y'all please help point me in the right direction?
P.S. The kit they sent me is Burly part # B28-1003 (J&P part # 702-398)
I called j&p and the guy I talked to said that the kit would work on a fuel-injected WideGlide, but it would not work on a non-fuel-injected WideGlide. What does fuel injection have to do with the length of the fork springs, I asked??? He said just to try it and see if it works and if it doesn't work they'll pay for me to ship it back. Well, I don't want to "just try it."
Needless to say I'm pretty confused by all this and I want to be SURE that I have the right parts in hand BEFORE I install them. Can y'all please help point me in the right direction?
P.S. The kit they sent me is Burly part # B28-1003 (J&P part # 702-398)
Last edited by HarleyDynaWide; Jan 5, 2015 at 01:07 AM.
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You don't need to do anything to lower the front end, except loosen the triple-tree clamp bolts, and slide the forks up higher in the trees.
Unlike using shorter springs, that will maintain your full suspension travel too.
Unlike using shorter springs, that will maintain your full suspension travel too.
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Fuel Injection in this case just refers to the year the bike was manufactured. Harley's use to have carburetors but now have EFI.
The Burly kit you mentioned is right for your model year according to the Burly Brand website.
http://www.burlybrand.com/product/26/slammer-kits
The Burly kit you mentioned is right for your model year according to the Burly Brand website.
http://www.burlybrand.com/product/26/slammer-kits
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The kit fits all dynas, the variance comes into play with the included spacers. The included instructions tell you what size to cut them to in accordance to which dyna you have(3" WG, .5 SB, etc, etc). I just installed my slammer kit like 3 weeks ago, so any questions let me know.
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The kit fits all dynas, the variance comes into play with the included spacers. The included instructions tell you what size to cut them to in accordance to which dyna you have(3" WG, .5 SB, etc, etc). I just installed my slammer kit like 3 weeks ago, so any questions let me know.
Glad to know you like the kit. I'm sure I will too.
Here's what I've got ordered for my bike:
Burly Slammer Kit (just arrived)
19" RSD Chrome Vintage King Ape Hangers
Stainless braided cable kit by LA Choppers
2" Tank lift by DK Custom Products
Front turn signal relocation by HD
Metzeler ME 880 160/70B17 and 90/90/21
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Awesome man! Sick box of goodies you have ready there. Make sure to post photos of the bike once you get it all done.
Thanks, bro! I just opened the box! If I had read the instructions first, I could have avoided the confusion.
Glad to know you like the kit. I'm sure I will too.
Here's what I've got ordered for my bike:
Burly Slammer Kit (just arrived)
19" RSD Chrome Vintage King Ape Hangers
Stainless braided cable kit by LA Choppers
2" Tank lift by DK Custom Products
Front turn signal relocation by HD
Metzeler ME 880 160/70B17 and 90/90/21
Glad to know you like the kit. I'm sure I will too.
Here's what I've got ordered for my bike:
Burly Slammer Kit (just arrived)
19" RSD Chrome Vintage King Ape Hangers
Stainless braided cable kit by LA Choppers
2" Tank lift by DK Custom Products
Front turn signal relocation by HD
Metzeler ME 880 160/70B17 and 90/90/21
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Just got an email from J&P Cycles.....the LA Choppers stainless cable kit is out of stock and won't be re-stocked for some time. Any recommendations on a good stainless braided cable kit for 19" RSD Apes?
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