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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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Not knowing too much about differences in bikes is there much difference in the new fork size as compared to the older size ? What's the pro's and con's of the 39mm vs the 49mm and which is better ,does it depend on ridding preference ?
 
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Less WOBBLE in highway speed.
 
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The 49 has less flex than the 39 like in the snaller bikes. Heavier tubes means more regidity.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2005 | 03:29 AM
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which bikes has 49mm? i thought most were either 39 or 41!
 
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"which bikes has 49mm? i thought most were either 39 or 41!"



The new Dynas (except WG) have 49mm forks
 
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"which bikes has 49mm? i thought most were either 39 or 41!"



The new Dynas (except WG) have 49mm forks

New Wideglide is included in the line of dynas to have the 49mm forks
 
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The Wide Glides also get more rake on the front and 1 1/4" handle bars with the wiring inside. Almost wish I had waited for the '06s to come out------Na I like my '05 just fine.Donnie
 
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again i say dip me in dumbass fluid, sure didnt know that!!
 
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The 49 has less flex than the 39 like in the snaller bikes. Heavier tubes means more regidity.
Why not just make a fork brace a stock part then ?
 
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Why not just make a fork brace a stock part then ?
Less money to be made.
 
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