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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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When you look at this pic (FXDP left vs FXD right) please notice the difference in space between the lower triple tree and the slider cover of both bikes.




It seems to me that the FXDP lower slider tubes are a bit longer compared to those used on the FXD. According to the FXDP parts book the part# is 45365-94.
I hope someone on the forum (FXDP-owner) can help me out on this one and measure the space like I did (see pic) with the bike on the lift and the front wheel off the ground.




My guess is that the stock inner fork legs lenght is 24 1/2 inch and the FXDP inner legs 26 1/2 inch.

Please advise! René.

 

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I'd guess that the FXDP has the same front end as the FXDX?
The FXDX suspension has more travel than the FXD - both front and rear.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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According the info I found at www.totalmotorcycle.com the front wheel suspension travel for 2003 FXD and 2003 FXDX is 6.1 in. (154.9 mm).
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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your picture shows less than 6" on your rule - so I'm not sure how it gets to 6.1"???

I'll measure my FXD when I get home - I know your question relates to FXDP - but at least you'll have another data point. Is it possible that the tubes are adjusted up in your FXD picture? It's a bit blurry at the top tree - hard to tell.
 
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I just checked it out: the forks are installed as described in the Clymer repair manual: 11 mm from top of cap bold to top of upper tree
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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get some wideglide tubes like mine for 2.5 more inches....
 
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Do you happen to know the part #? Are those 39mm or 41mm? Mine are 39mm.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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WG are 41mm.
 
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mine are 49mm
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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pre 2006 the tubes are 39mm for all dynas except wg which is 41mm.
2006+ all dynas have 49mm tubes.
 
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