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Aug 8, 2007 | 08:05 AM

eno50

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extended fork tubes?

Hello everyone,I was just wondering if anyone has extended there fork tubes, I remember back in old school days that was done alot without any rake.
I'am thinking about doing a 2inch or 4inch over on my bob,has anyone done this and if so how does it effect the handling of the bike and if themotor isnot level will this effect the oil level and lube of the motor?

Thanks Eno

Aug 8, 2007 | 08:39 AM

b5mac

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RE: extended fork tubes?

I put 4" extended forks on my 2004 Dyna Superglide. It didn't cause any problems in handling at all. In fact, it keeps me from dragging my pegs when I corner. Cornering is easier now. I was having a clearance problem with speed bumps. That's why I extended the forks. I like the look of the slightly raised front end, too.

Aug 8, 2007 | 08:42 AM

wisemx

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RE: extended fork tubes?

I did a 6" over on a previous Harley there was a bit too much bounce on the highways at times but it sure looked cool.

Aug 8, 2007 | 09:47 AM

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ORIGINAL: eno50

Hello everyone,I was just wondering if anyone has extended there fork tubes, I remember back in old school days that was done alot without any rake.
I'am thinking about doing a 2inch or 4inch over on my bob,has anyone done this and if so how does it effect the handling of the bike and if themotor isnot level will this effect the oil level and lube of the motor?

Thanks Eno

in the old days I had one with 6 inch over and I thought that was to much went down to 3 inch over and that was better..rule of thumb is for every inch up 1/2 of that goes forward, so 6 inch tubes will raise the bike 3 inches and put the front wheel out about 3 inches..never had a oil problem on mine that I know of. With the 3 inch over tubes I put a 21 inch wheel on the front, the bike did handle better and cleared good on the curves. The green one is with 6 over tubes, never mind the seat, didn't like that either

the 71 supergilde with the flames is with 3 inch over and 21 inch wheel..remember this is back in the early 70s..I have also thought about going, once again with 3 inch over on my FXD, but that idea is still out in the field..

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Aug 8, 2007 | 09:48 AM

DeJavu

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6" over was real common in the '60/'70s. The old tin primaries stuck out and were so low they would drag on left turns real easy. Jacking up the front added ground clearance and the primary wouldn't hit. The tradeoff was a higher center of gravity and some flop in the front end. Worth it if you liked to crank the corners. Often 6" slugs were used and thus did not extend past the lower triple trees.

Aug 8, 2007 | 10:48 AM

wisemx

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Made riding wheelies look way cool too.
People used to beg me to ride wheelies with that 6-over, fun times.
I had Dave Mann's Memorial Day Run on the tank, bike was Candy blue with silver under the center, Ooooooooo
Someone in Detroit bought that bike...I'd buy it back any-day if I can ever find it again.

Aug 8, 2007 | 11:03 AM

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Wouldn't we all buy back some of our old handi-work?? I know I sure would..so many bikes, but so little money..the guy that bought my 71 superglide had it one week, got drunk and crashed it, total wipe out, he came out pretty much un-hurt, but he ruined a darn good bike..