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Oct 23, 2005 | 12:15 AM

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RE: WG Fork Brace

I'm giving up on the brace for awhile. If anyone knows of one that works with chrome sliders I would appreciate the info.

Oct 27, 2005 | 04:28 PM

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RE: WG Fork Brace

I had a similar concern with my '03 Wide Glide (was going to use chrome lowers and wanted a fork brace). Basically, what I was told is the inner diameter was different between the standard lowers and the chrome ones (standard being larger in diameter), so I looked into having the inner diameter of the brace (assembled and torqued) machined to fit the chrome sliders. I didn't do it though (sold the bike instead). That may be an option, if you can find a competent machinist. Just because the Moco or aftermarket doesn't make it, doesn't mean you can't find a way to make it work.

Good luck!

Oct 28, 2005 | 09:08 AM

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rh8234

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RE: WG Fork Brace

If the HD chrome sliders are made from original equipment sliders as they claim in the catalog, then why would the braces not fit? Is it possible that the seal covers are different on the chrome sliders, and could you use the stock seal covers with the chrome sliders to get the fork braces to fit?

Oct 28, 2005 | 07:24 PM

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RE: WG Fork Brace

The chrome sliders covers don't look anything like the originals, so that's the problem. The braces are so finite in measurement that their opening is too small for the chrome covers. HD says they can "mill" the braces, but it chips the chrome, so I'm not good with that. I'll wait for a better answer.

Oct 30, 2005 | 01:47 PM

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RE: WG Fork Brace

Hope you find something that works.I put the Screaming Eagle ones on my WideGlide.Made a big difference in the handling on rough roads.Donnie

Oct 31, 2005 | 04:27 PM

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RE: WG Fork Brace

I'll probably take it to Strokers in Dallas and see is they'll manufacturer one.

Oct 31, 2005 | 05:09 PM

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RE: WG Fork Brace

The seal covers that come with the chrome lowers do look different than the stock ones, but the stock covers on my '03 FXD are chrome and look fine. Does anyone know if I could use them on the chrome lowers and then would I be able to fit the fork brace?

Nov 2, 2005 | 02:09 PM

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RE: WG Fork Brace

Good question. I have my originals in a box in the garage. I'll get them out and see is I can use the original covers on the chrome sliders. The brace attaches to the covers, so if yours works with the chrome sliders than you won't have any problem.