Wide Glide Springer Conversion Pics
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Wide Glide Springer Conversion Pics
I'm a new person to this forum board. (Glad I found it)
I'm currently in the middle of building a custom rubbermount chopper based off of a 1997 FXDWG.
It hasn't been easy...that is for sure.
I had the frame stretched a raked to match a WCC CFL
4 up
2.5 out
38 degrees in the neck
Replaced the back-bone w/ a round tube over the square one.
6" over DNA Springer
Villian Tank
DNA Mammoth Spoke Rims
180 rear tire w/ chain conversion
Progressive 11" shocks on the rear
Here are a few pictures of my progress thus far.
I started with this.
Stripped the bike down..threw it on the jig.....
The Frame Specs match up to a WCC CFL Frame...
I sectioned out the stamped seat pan and welded in some new supports
Here is the current progress.
I'm currently in the middle of building a custom rubbermount chopper based off of a 1997 FXDWG.
It hasn't been easy...that is for sure.
I had the frame stretched a raked to match a WCC CFL
4 up
2.5 out
38 degrees in the neck
Replaced the back-bone w/ a round tube over the square one.
6" over DNA Springer
Villian Tank
DNA Mammoth Spoke Rims
180 rear tire w/ chain conversion
Progressive 11" shocks on the rear
Here are a few pictures of my progress thus far.
I started with this.
Stripped the bike down..threw it on the jig.....
The Frame Specs match up to a WCC CFL Frame...
I sectioned out the stamped seat pan and welded in some new supports
Here is the current progress.
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I sold everything from my perfectly good wide-glide minus the frame...motor and tranny. (All else went the way of craigslist and e-bay to finance this build).
It's been going well so far...but has been one of the hardest that I have done.
Springers are adjusted via the rockers not the trees...
My rake and trail calculations are dead-on though...so I should be good.
I'll let you know after my first ride...(smile)
P.S. If your in Seattle..then I"m two hours north of you in Lynden, WA
It's been going well so far...but has been one of the hardest that I have done.
Springers are adjusted via the rockers not the trees...
My rake and trail calculations are dead-on though...so I should be good.
I'll let you know after my first ride...(smile)
P.S. If your in Seattle..then I"m two hours north of you in Lynden, WA
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I'm on a ship based out of NAVSTA Everett, WA ... so a little less of a drive than that when I'm onboard ....
I was referring to the original triple trees ... I realize the rake of the springer is not adjustable.
Nice job!
I was referring to the original triple trees ... I realize the rake of the springer is not adjustable.
Nice job!
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I don't think that the stock front end was adjustable rake......
The Stock Harley triple trees are crap in my opinion....cast metal with a shiny chrome cover.
Durable as hell...but crap!
I build a lot of houses for the Navy in Oak Harbor.
If you ever get off the boat look me up....
I could use a hand putting this dang thing back-together...(laughing)
The Stock Harley triple trees are crap in my opinion....cast metal with a shiny chrome cover.
Durable as hell...but crap!
I build a lot of houses for the Navy in Oak Harbor.
If you ever get off the boat look me up....
I could use a hand putting this dang thing back-together...(laughing)
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Few more pics from awhile back...
I tore the bike down since these pics...to work a bit more on the frame.
It's slowly going back together...
Just got the primary and the new shocks on today...
I tore the bike down since these pics...to work a bit more on the frame.
It's slowly going back together...
Just got the primary and the new shocks on today...
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Keep the pics comin' as you go! That is a great build but one question: Why didn't you go with the CFL frame since you had it sitting beside it?
I've wondered how an "A" model engine would do sitting on solid motor mounts.
I've wondered how an "A" model engine would do sitting on solid motor mounts.