Need help with front end
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Need help with front end
I'm looking at a 2002 deuce front end and wondering if it would fit on a 2002 fxd superglide. I've been calling harley shops and picking people's brain's with no firm answers. I need to know if it will work and if so, how involved will it be. Thanks in advance!
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I've talked to some and they said the same thing as you, but>> others say the frame is different and it won't work. You are correct about the neck, they are both 1". I do thinnk it would work, but I hate to buy a front end that I would have to resell.
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Not sure about 2002, but in 2005 there were only 2 Dyna frames, a 28 degree rake and a 32 degree rake.
The 32 is used on the FXDL, FXDWG, FXDLI, FXDWGI
The 28 is used on all others.
You should pick up a parts manual, it will tell you what is used on what.
The 32 is used on the FXDL, FXDWG, FXDLI, FXDWGI
The 28 is used on all others.
You should pick up a parts manual, it will tell you what is used on what.
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The only other difference would be the length of the neck, grab a tape and go find a couple. Unless there is a substantial difference it should work fine.
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One thing I have learned about HD dealers, if it ain't in the book, it can't be done according to them. I have managed to do many many things HD has told me can't be done.
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Some triple trees have a rake in them, some do not. You can see the rake. How long are the forks and how long are yours. The hub you are using need to be the same as the triple trees are designed for. If you wish duel disks than R&R the sliders and change them from a Dresser (2000 ~ current). Y9ou will need a hub to fit the intended application unless the calipers will not align. Many things will bolt on but it is another matter entirely to get them to work properly. This is the short version.
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Some triple trees have a rake in them, some do not. You can see the rake. How long are the forks and how long are yours. The hub you are using need to be the same as the triple trees are designed for. If you wish duel disks than R&R the sliders and change them from a Dresser (2000 ~ current). Y9ou will need a hub to fit the intended application unless the calipers will not align. Many things will bolt on but it is another matter entirely to get them to work properly. This is the short version.
As for the hub, the hub does NOT have to be from the same model, I have a standard Dyna hub on the front of my WG, and there is a huge difference, it is just a matter of how much work you want to do, and/or the availability of adapters.
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He said he was replacing the whole front end, not just the trees.
As for the hub, the hub does NOT have to be from the same model, I have a standard Dyna hub on the front of my WG, and there is a huge difference, it is just a matter of how much work you want to do, and/or the availability of adapters.
Nearly anything is possible with the right amount of effort and money.
As for the hub, the hub does NOT have to be from the same model, I have a standard Dyna hub on the front of my WG, and there is a huge difference, it is just a matter of how much work you want to do, and/or the availability of adapters.
Nearly anything is possible with the right amount of effort and money.
There are many factors to consider other than slapping on a front end from another bike.