Harley Davidson Forums

Dyna Glide Models Super Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Front end swap?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 02:04 AM
Share
  #1  
dsiltman's Avatar
dsiltman
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Pekin,IL
Default Front end swap?
Anyone know if the the front end of a 08 Lowrider and a 09 Street bob will swap? The wife has the Street bob and does'nt like the mini apes so i'm going to swap bars and all cables and wiring. But do to the integrated risers on the Street bob I have to swap the trees as well.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:01 AM
Share
  #2  
traveler's Avatar
traveler
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 12,946
Likes: 32
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Default
It should be an easy swap, as the frames neck tube is the same.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 09:36 AM
Share
  #3  
DCLXVI's Avatar
DCLXVI
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,630
Likes: 17
From: Central FL
Default
They will swap but it's not needed. If you want to get rid of the integrated risers all you need to swap is the top triple clamp.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 05:28 PM
Share
  #4  
dsiltman's Avatar
dsiltman
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Pekin,IL
Default
Thought about swaping top tree, but the lowrider trees are shaped a little different than the street bob then the top tree would not match the bottom on either bike. I'm not getting rid of the integrated riser just putting the pullback riser settup on the street bob so the wife can raech the bars better without pulling the mini apes back and making the bike look out of whack.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 06:07 PM
Share
  #5  
Phrogman's Avatar
Phrogman
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,699
Likes: 2
From: Deltona, FL
Default
It should be a direct swap, yes. You might want to verify fork tube length, but I'm pretty sure they are the same.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 06:11 PM
Share
  #6  
dsiltman's Avatar
dsiltman
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 188
Likes: 0
From: Pekin,IL
Default
Yep, fork tubes are the same.
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 30, 2010 | 06:18 PM
Share
  #7  
dpriest's Avatar
dpriest
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,013
Likes: 5
From: long island.ny
Default
i believe the lowrider trees have a little more rake but they should bolt up no problem
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Oct 30, 2010 | 11:12 PM
Share
  #8  
rocknrick's Avatar
rocknrick
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 964
Likes: 9
From: Savannah, TN
Default
Can do - I saw a lowrider today (year unknown) with a Duece front end. Awsome.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 04:04 AM
Share
  #9  
traveler's Avatar
traveler
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 12,946
Likes: 32
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Default
The legs and sliders can stay with the bike, all you have to swap is the tree. Either fork leg will fit in either tree.

~Joe
 
Reply
0
Old Oct 31, 2010 | 06:14 AM
Share
  #10  
rounder's Avatar
rounder
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,562
Likes: 11
From: Palm Harbor fl.
Default
the lowrider tree has an extra 1.5 deg of rake. I think you will need to swap both upper and lower trees and you will be good. I don't think a zero deg upper can mate to a 1.5 deg lower.
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Street Bob Bars exchange simple?
JT-FXDL
Dyna Glide Models
2
Jul 23, 2011 03:39 PM
1 1/4" apes on street bob. Triple trees?
stbobau
Dyna Glide Models
0
Nov 24, 2010 08:28 PM
2008-2010 Street Bob Handlebar Question
WDHGS
Dyna Glide Models
5
Jan 28, 2010 07:55 PM
Street Bob Mini Ape
Rainsuck
Dyna Glide Models
0
Apr 17, 2009 05:42 PM
Gangster apes on my 09 street bob??
BamBam69
Dyna Glide Models
11
Feb 28, 2009 01:15 PM
Tags
Back to Subforum
Dyna Glide Models
View Next Unread
Chilhowee 7199S Throw-Over Bags




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:27 AM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE