Triple Tree Conversions
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
Triple Tree Conversions
Has anyone converted their Dyna's 39mm's to Mid or Wide Glide triple trees (using the same forks)? I've seen kits and thought a Mid Glide kit might look good on my 05 Low Rider. I think the 39mm's may look a little to small for the Wide Glide version.
The kits I've seen come with the triple trees, axle, ball bearings, axle and fender spacers, etc. I'm very limited in my knowledge on the subject, but it looks like everything needed.
So, anyone done it and how big of a deal is it to do? Good, bad. And oh yeah ..... PICUTRES if you have them!
Thanks!
The kits I've seen come with the triple trees, axle, ball bearings, axle and fender spacers, etc. I'm very limited in my knowledge on the subject, but it looks like everything needed.
So, anyone done it and how big of a deal is it to do? Good, bad. And oh yeah ..... PICUTRES if you have them!
Thanks!
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Triple Tree Conversions
I installed the Milwaukee Twins Fat Plate Rev"O"lution wide glide conversion kit part #702-098 (JP Cycles) on my super glide a couple months ago. Best thing I ever did to the bike. I blocked up the frame and had the front end off in less than an hour. When the kit arrived I had it installed in two because I had to pick up a lower neck bearing from the local Harley dealership. Sorry about the poor picture quality.
[IMG]local://upfiles/5700/BB1E4503D00A43FA92641511D6966FEE.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/5700/D47C35A8676A40FEB926BA1A10CA7C0B.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/5700/BB1E4503D00A43FA92641511D6966FEE.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/5700/D47C35A8676A40FEB926BA1A10CA7C0B.jpg[/IMG]
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 451
Likes: 0
From: La Mirada, CA
RE: Triple Tree Conversions
I was at the last motorcycle swapmeet in Longbeach CA last month and saw a 2004 Superglide with a Roadking type front end on it with a 16" wheel and tire, really looked kinda strange to me. I just wonder how it rode. Next time I go to a swapmeet I will bring my camera. A little off subject sorry bout that.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,279
Likes: 56
From: Union Bridge, MD
RE: Triple Tree Conversions
ORIGINAL: Halfbuck
Has anyone converted their Dyna's 39mm's to Mid or Wide Glide triple trees (using the same forks)? I've seen kits and thought a Mid Glide kit might look good on my 05 Low Rider. I think the 39mm's may look a little to small for the Wide Glide version.
Has anyone converted their Dyna's 39mm's to Mid or Wide Glide triple trees (using the same forks)? I've seen kits and thought a Mid Glide kit might look good on my 05 Low Rider. I think the 39mm's may look a little to small for the Wide Glide version.
]
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
RE: Triple Tree Conversions
I've seen some conversion kits for $450. Considering what we pay for some other mods, it seems that dollar for dollar, the conversion could provide a lot of "bang for the buck" when it comes to changing the look of the bike. I don't know if any other costs are involved though.
I definately have a learning curve here, but it looks like it would be just a lot of wrench turning. Can anyone chime in on how complicated a task it might be?
And again, PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES, please....
I definately have a learning curve here, but it looks like it would be just a lot of wrench turning. Can anyone chime in on how complicated a task it might be?
And again, PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES, please....
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
