I just picked up a '08 Dyna Low Rider Anniversary edition with only 1900 miles on it. It was wrecked in the front end and needs a complete front end set. Since these bikes use the mid glide tress and 49mm forks, I'm having a hard time finding aftermarket front ends. I wouldn't mind putting a wide glide on it but not sure what year or model front ends would fit. I also need to figure out what I would need to mount the caliper and the spacers I can machine up.

Can anyone tell me what front end and trees would work?

 

Need to know what you want to do. Mid-Glide, Wide-Glide or Fat Bob. What parts do you need? What parts do you have? I spent last winter researching all of this and have a buch of stuff left over.

 

The HD wide front end wasn't that expensive. If you want the stock triple off a Street Bob, I will part with one for $150 + $15 for shipping.

 

Sorry, I guess I should have said. I picked this bike up at a killer price, so I'm going to get it back together and flip it. Everything from the front end back is pretty much brand new, not a scratch anywhere. I got it for $4500. I don't want to spend the $$$ for OEM parts. So, I wouldn't mind just going with Wide Glide. Since a stock Low Rider came with 49mm tubes, and a 30.5* rake, I assume I'd need to find a Wide Glide with a 3* rake, and 2" over tubes? Or would a 3* rake and stock Wide Glide tube length still give me the same stance as the stock Low Rider? Is there a difference in the Dyna Low Rider tube length compared to the Wide Glide tubes? And most I found are 41mm tubes. The smaller tubes are really no big deal, I'd just like to keep the value of the bike up.

I need everything from the triple clamps down (clamp set, fork tubes, axle).

I found tons of front ends on the web for under $500. But I need to know what I need to modify to make them fit. If I get a pre '99 front end, do I need to also get a pre '99 caliper? Will I need to add longer cables and brake lines with the 2" over tubes?

 

Since the bike is for flipping, I would go mid-glide and stock length 49mm tubes. BKRider has assembled tubes (springs, everything) for about $90 each. They sell assuming a Wide Glide, so 2 inch under is mid-glide, standard is Wide Glide and 2 over is Wide Glide plus 2 inches.
Remember, 2008 and newer uses 25mm bearings in the wheels.
When you get to specifics questions, just keep posting, many people here have been through this.

 

3* rake will not give you the same stance as the stock LR. It would at the very least add 1.5* over the stock LR. Up until 06 LR's and WG's shared the same frame, the LR not having any rake in the trees, since 06 I am told the frames are no longer the same and the stock LR has 1.5* rake in the trees with 29* in the neck.

You can use any front end, the trick will be spacers. most companies that sell aftermarket front ends also sell adapters and spacer kits.
Some aftermarket require the pre 2000 caliper. Just be sure to read all the fine print.

 

The suspension you are purposing will not work for your application. You need lots of stroke and compression which the forks you are looking at will not provide. When you hit down your bike will immediately collapse to bottom out. The bike you are using is 600#. A 500# XR1200 with OEM suspension did the same thing with Chuck Carothers. Anyone who wishes to go cheap and expect results without landing in a foam pit is delusional. Bring money than call if you wish to actually get the job done with Ohlins.

http://youtu.be/jYASiJX433g

 

AFMM3, I agree, I would like to go Mid Glide with stock length but I can't find them anywhere. I checked with BKRider online and couldn't find anything I need. I'll give them a call tomorrow. The 25mm axle was the other issue. That's why i was looking at front end kits such as this one: (http://www.demonscycle.com/Front-End...-p2770438.html)... This one doesn't have any info. on it though. I'm going to call them tomorrow also to see what rake, length this is.

8541hog, I'm not concerned about spacers. I can machine those up in my garage. I just need to figure out what's going to give me the stance I'm looking for. I'd like to get as close to stock as I can, but I wouldn't mind just a little more rake either 1.5* to 2* more would be ok. I think the '08 FXDWG have 28* rake on the frame but they are 34* with clamps. The '08 FXDL has 29* for a total of 30.5* with the clamps. With that in mind I was thinking a Wide Glide with 3* and 2" over would be about right. I maybe wrong though. I have no idea what the stock fork length is on a Low Rider, since mine are bent in half.

FastHarley, Not sure what you mean. The forks I'm considering are designed for a 678# bike and they would be going on a 672# bike. Even if I went with a pre '99 front end the FXWG were still 630+ #.
Can you explain were the problem would be?

Can anyone tell me the difference in the fork overall length of the stock WG and the stock MG? With this info I can look at the #'s on the parts online I'm looking at.

I could just go with all stock OEM parts for about $1100. But it seems a shame to put the stock alum. finish and reflectors back on this bike when I'm replacing everything anyway. I really like the look of the WG and 21" front spoke wheel.

I'd like to get my parts ordered tomorrow. I want to give it a test run at a memorial ride coming up in 2 weeks. My FXST will be sitting this one out. If I like this bike enough I maybe getting ride of my Softail. Although I'm kinda spooked by this bike. Unfortunately the original owner passed away in the crash.

Thanks for all the input you guys.

 

Assuming you have a front end on there already that is wrecked, and the internal parts such as springs, damper rods, etc will still be usable, you need trees, tubes, bars. Why don't you post a complete list of what you do NEED, mid glide parts aren't that hard to find as lots of guys are replacing theirs with something. I'm just finishing up my Super Fat Glide project and in the near future I'll have mid trees, risers, bars, fork sliders, front axle as well as both front and rear (spoked) wheels complete and ready to run with rotors, pulley and low miles bearings - from a 201 FXDC.

 

I thought about that when I priced out the OEM stuff. But, there's really nothing salvageable. I really do need everything including all the internals.

Here's some pict's of my front end and the bike. Luckily the guy had crash bars on it and that saved the bike. The only other damage was the charcol canister, voltage reg., air breather cover, bars, frnt brake lever, grips, headlight case. I think alot of the cosmetic stuff was probably done by the tow truck driver.
It has been sitting for 2 yrs in someones back yard with a cover over it. I brought it home and took the press. washer, simple green and some soap to it looks like new again (except for the front end of course). I put a battery in it, hit the switch and the motor made 1 rotation and came to life. The bike with the aftermarket pipes sounds awesome.

I cleaned up some of the chrome just to see how it was going to come out and what I need to replace and it looks great. I haven't finished detailing yet, I still have some touching up to do and finish cleaning the aluminum and chrome. In the pictures it will look a little dirty still.

Here's my forks:


The bike now: