WideGlide front end on a Superglide
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I have an 02 Superglide and want to lose the narrowglide forks and go the same route. Looking to put the 41mm wideglide front end with a 16" rim & beefier tire and maybe a beefier front fender too. I just need to find someone who supplies the front end online. Anyone got any tips or suggestions? I'm not very good at figuring the rake/trail issues so an easy swap would be best for me.
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I have an 02 Superglide and want to lose the narrowglide forks and go the same route. Looking to put the 41mm wideglide front end with a 16" rim & beefier tire and maybe a beefier front fender too. I just need to find someone who supplies the front end online. Anyone got any tips or suggestions? I'm not very good at figuring the rake/trail issues so an easy swap would be best for me.
Don't know the rake & trail numbers, but mine rides like a Cadillac, rolls over into a corner easy as pies & holds a line like it's on rails. Stable & smooth on short bursts past 100mph & low speed/parking lot manners are as good as stock.
Last edited by Carl '69; Jul 20, 2021 at 12:45 AM.
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It's a 41mm. In my case, I used '02 FLST fork legs, '01 FXSTC trees & a '99 FLSTC wheel.
I'm a total parts bin scrounger & am running take off FXDF shocks, a '90-something Sportster a/c cover, Switchback footboards & was able to score a NOS accessory tach kit for a FLHR & used it to recreate/cobble together the discontinued factory FXD tach kit. When it comes to most mods I prefer to use OE vs. aftermarket, because aftermarket quality & fit can be so iffy. I just prefer a more understated vibe & try to do everything so cleanly that it looks factory. It is kinda fun to see people try to figure out just what my Super Glide is. They know it's not "right", but they can't quite put their finger on what exactly is different.
I'm a total parts bin scrounger & am running take off FXDF shocks, a '90-something Sportster a/c cover, Switchback footboards & was able to score a NOS accessory tach kit for a FLHR & used it to recreate/cobble together the discontinued factory FXD tach kit. When it comes to most mods I prefer to use OE vs. aftermarket, because aftermarket quality & fit can be so iffy. I just prefer a more understated vibe & try to do everything so cleanly that it looks factory. It is kinda fun to see people try to figure out just what my Super Glide is. They know it's not "right", but they can't quite put their finger on what exactly is different.
