Front end conversion
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 160
Likes: 11
From: DELAWARE
Front end conversion
Fellas, maybe I overlooked it but I searched and didnt find an answer. Swapping my FXDB trees for FXDF. I know I need a new master cylinder, right slider. Etc.. etc....question though. Will the touring sliders, 49 mm of course, work for running dual disc?
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 961
Likes: 192
From: Chicago
youd need both fatbob sliders as the brake caliper mounts on Dynas were moved on up when they went to 11.8. Also fork internals would be slightly different. Other than that I don’t see why not
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 11,448
Likes: 2,299
From: NW Ohio
Low Rider is easier if you're looking to do dual disc.
Fat Bob has odd caliper locations so the hub must be compatible. Unless you adjust the caliper mounting. I used a custom hub. Had I known then what I know now, I would have done DL lowers.
Other than finish, I believe the only difference between trees is the rake. Not sure what rake DL has, but I believe DF has -1 degree and DWG has +2.
I used DWG Trees and tubes with DF sliders and brakes. Internals were changed over to Ohlons cartridges and the wheel is custom.
Fat Bob has odd caliper locations so the hub must be compatible. Unless you adjust the caliper mounting. I used a custom hub. Had I known then what I know now, I would have done DL lowers.
Other than finish, I believe the only difference between trees is the rake. Not sure what rake DL has, but I believe DF has -1 degree and DWG has +2.
I used DWG Trees and tubes with DF sliders and brakes. Internals were changed over to Ohlons cartridges and the wheel is custom.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 961
Likes: 192
From: Chicago
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 270
Likes: 1
From:
You could go the route of V-rod lowers. Howard at MotorcycleMetal.com does conversions. He put a dual front brake set on my '06 Streetbob. Braking improved substantially. 50 mph to 0 was 95 feet with the OEM brake and 75 feet(or maybe 70, my memory isn't sure, but I posted the results some years ago on the forum) with the dual Brembo brake set-up that Howard did. It was an amazing upgrade, in my opinion. Jay
Trending Topics
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 556
Likes: 12
Dual front brakes
You could go the route of V-rod lowers. Howard at MotorcycleMetal.com does conversions. He put a dual front brake set on my '06 Streetbob. Braking improved substantially. 50 mph to 0 was 95 feet with the OEM brake and 75 feet(or maybe 70, my memory isn't sure, but I posted the results some years ago on the forum) with the dual Brembo brake set-up that Howard did. It was an amazing upgrade, in my opinion. Jay
While I am at it, I had my local shop, Slabsides, put on a 120 front tire. Much better especially when you go over cracks in the road--- California has plenty of them. Wish I did it 5 years ago.
Roger
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Dyna_Bagger85
Dyna Glide Models
2
Nov 8, 2014 03:24 AM