FXDWG triple trees with 0 rake options...
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FXDWG triple trees with 0 rake options...
Hi guys. As I was working on stability & elimination of high speed wobble on my FXDWG 2012, I considered multiple options of replacing triple trees with some negative rake option, to improve the trail & handling.... The fact I didnt know up until recently is that its 34 degree of rake, is actually combination of 32 deg frame & +2 deg on trees!!! I'm now about to "fix" this by swapping for 0 deg trees and a bit shorter tubes (or just let them protrude a bit on the upper tree). Since I'm strongly about to keep the wide frontend appearance (9.85" of tree width), the first swapping trees option which stumbled upon my mind was a fat bob trees. Yet, I soon discovered that they have -1 degree.... Can you suggest the model & year, from which I should chase the trees, to be 100% compatible with my bike, but to have 0 deg???
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For 0-degree trees that keep the wide look, look for 2006-2013 Dyna models like the Street Bob or Super Glide. They typically have standard 0-degree trees and should be a direct swap for your 2012 FXDWG. Avoid Fat Bob trees since they have the -1 degree you don't want. Check parts from those specific years for compatibility.
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Thanks for the headsup 
The reply is useless anyway 
Since both street bob & super glide trees are "mid" type (220mm instead of 250mm). Still hoping for some answers from real people ;-)
The reply is useless anyway Since both street bob & super glide trees are "mid" type (220mm instead of 250mm). Still hoping for some answers from real people ;-)
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For 0-degree trees that keep the wide look, look for 2006-2013 Dyna models like the Street Bob or Super Glide. They typically have standard 0-degree trees and should be a direct swap for your 2012 FXDWG. Avoid Fat Bob trees since they have the -1 degree you don't want. Check parts from those specific years for compatibility.
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Seems to me nothing from that era has non-raked wide trees, suitable as a bolt on replacement for FXDWG 2012 
Such a shame this modernism crap took over so heavily.... My personal opinion is that trees shouldnt be raked, not even for 1 deg, unless you want stability issues. I'm wondering what would be the outcome with FXDF trees with 1 deg negative rake??? Stumbled upon several people bragging around about improved handling on FXDWG with those... So far I I managed to find only one, aftermarket piece of non raked 250mm trees for my bike, and its some "JoS" brand, costs a fortune and not even offering rubber bushing seats!! I surely aint gonna spend 1k+ for increased vibration 
Such a shame this modernism crap took over so heavily.... My personal opinion is that trees shouldnt be raked, not even for 1 deg, unless you want stability issues. I'm wondering what would be the outcome with FXDF trees with 1 deg negative rake??? Stumbled upon several people bragging around about improved handling on FXDWG with those... So far I I managed to find only one, aftermarket piece of non raked 250mm trees for my bike, and its some "JoS" brand, costs a fortune and not even offering rubber bushing seats!! I surely aint gonna spend 1k+ for increased vibration
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My knowledge is for older Dyna's but maybe it carries over to your year. The wider trees you like are only on the Wide Glide everything else is mid or narrow. Also back when the frames had different rakes along with the raked trees. You should check on that as well. In 1997 if I recall correctly, Super Glides were 28, but Lowriders and Wide Glides 31 degrees of rake in the frame.
So less rake in the trees, but more rake in the frame needs to be considered. I would go to HD OEM Parts Finder and check to see if the frames are the same part #, or maybe someone here knows about frame rake.
I wish I had more definitive info, really just giving you heads up on possible issues, good luck.
So less rake in the trees, but more rake in the frame needs to be considered. I would go to HD OEM Parts Finder and check to see if the frames are the same part #, or maybe someone here knows about frame rake.
I wish I had more definitive info, really just giving you heads up on possible issues, good luck.
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My knowledge is for older Dyna's but maybe it carries over to your year. The wider trees you like are only on the Wide Glide everything else is mid or narrow. Also back when the frames had different rakes along with the raked trees. You should check on that as well. In 1997 if I recall correctly, Super Glides were 28, but Lowriders and Wide Glides 31 degrees of rake in the frame.
So less rake in the trees, but more rake in the frame needs to be considered. I would go to HD OEM Parts Finder and check to see if the frames are the same part #, or maybe someone here knows about frame rake.
I wish I had more definitive info, really just giving you heads up on possible issues, good luck.
So less rake in the trees, but more rake in the frame needs to be considered. I would go to HD OEM Parts Finder and check to see if the frames are the same part #, or maybe someone here knows about frame rake.
I wish I had more definitive info, really just giving you heads up on possible issues, good luck.
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I've always thought the late model ('06+) Wide Glides had 34 deg rake in the frame, and 3 deg rake in the trees. The HD parts finder lists the frame (part # 47748-10A) as 34 deg rake. Probably irrelevant to this conversation though.
I'm not aware of any WG 49mm trees either aftermarket or OEM that have 0 deg rake.
I'd spend some time measuring your bike, then figure out what affect different trees and fork tube lengths would have on the trail by using this calculator: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/advchoppercalc.html
Should help you understand why the Wide Glides had raked trees from the factory.
I'm not aware of any WG 49mm trees either aftermarket or OEM that have 0 deg rake.
I'd spend some time measuring your bike, then figure out what affect different trees and fork tube lengths would have on the trail by using this calculator: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/advchoppercalc.html
Should help you understand why the Wide Glides had raked trees from the factory.
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I've always thought the late model ('06+) Wide Glides had 34 deg rake in the frame, and 3 deg rake in the trees. The HD parts finder lists the frame (part # 47748-10A) as 34 deg rake. Probably irrelevant to this conversation though.
I'm not aware of any WG 49mm trees either aftermarket or OEM that have 0 deg rake.
I'd spend some time measuring your bike, then figure out what affect different trees and fork tube lengths would have on the trail by using this calculator: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/advchoppercalc.html
Should help you understand why the Wide Glides had raked trees from the factory.
I'm not aware of any WG 49mm trees either aftermarket or OEM that have 0 deg rake.
I'd spend some time measuring your bike, then figure out what affect different trees and fork tube lengths would have on the trail by using this calculator: https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/advchoppercalc.html
Should help you understand why the Wide Glides had raked trees from the factory.
Last edited by geter712; Sep 9, 2025 at 02:25 PM.