I'd like to upgrade my 39mm narrow glide front end to the newer 49mm mid glide after riding my cousins new bike. Not only does it look better, ride smoother, but it feels like it has much more resistance to torsional twisting when cranking through corners.

Is there anyone out there that has done this swap? Is it even possible?

 

I guess you can do anything you want to do. You are correct on your evaluation. 2005 FXDLI with 2006 FXDB trees, 49mm fork tubes, V-Rod lowers, 320mm MMC rotors, real Brembo calipers w/my adapters, & my 30mm compression/rebound, & spring pre-load adjustable cartridges.

 

Yes it works fine - it's tight to the tank on a full turn but it doesn't hit. You'll
lose your steering head lock.


I did it - then I ended going fatbob trees after that.. Check out my album - this is a 39mm to a 49mm midglide on my 01.
https://www.hdforums.com/g/album/651004

 

I am not 100% sure if it would work or not, but if your looking for some parts I just swapped my mid-glide front end over to a Fat Bob (tree) setup. PM me for details on what I have.

 

My 05 lowrider w/5 degree accutronics trees and 21" wheel works fine, adding the 21" brings the trail back a little

 

What came on your street bob originally?

And what difference does the Fat Bob tree setup allow for? Fatter front tire I assume?

 

Everything is possible when you have a lathe & mill.