Why have a wide front end?
Thread Starter
|
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Why have a wide front end?
What is the benefit of having a wide front end (Wide glide Dyna vs standard Dyna)? Besides having a different look, is the wide front more stable , heavier, harder to turn at low speeds. Please chime in and give me the pros and cons. All opinions are accepted. Thanks
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,137
Likes: 17
From:
RE: Why have a wide front end?
The wide glide forks are just for looks. The narrow ones handle better at all speeds. However, with the much thicker forks on the new Dynas- 49mm vs. 39mm- their wider front end probably doesn't hurt the handling at all.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 237
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Why have a wide front end?
MP, let me correct you typo error. Make that 41mm and 39mm diameters.
ORIGINAL: mp
The wide glide forks are just for looks. The narrow ones handle better at all speeds. However, with the much thicker forks on the new Dynas- 49mm vs. 39mm- their wider front end probably doesn't hurt the handling at all.
The wide glide forks are just for looks. The narrow ones handle better at all speeds. However, with the much thicker forks on the new Dynas- 49mm vs. 39mm- their wider front end probably doesn't hurt the handling at all.
Banned
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 14,496
Likes: 156
From:
RE: Why have a wide front end?
ORIGINAL: 8 UP
I'm not shure, but I think the wide glides have A 3 degree rake in the trees and 4" longer tubes.
I'm not shure, but I think the wide glides have A 3 degree rake in the trees and 4" longer tubes.
Trending Topics
Banned
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 802
Likes: 3
From:
RE: Why have a wide front end?
ORIGINAL: TCSTD
The wide front end will make the bike feel a bit lighter and handle a bit quicker.
The wide front end will make the bike feel a bit lighter and handle a bit quicker.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 147
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Why have a wide front end?
ORIGINAL: MegaHDman
What really determines quick steering is the overall rake and trail configuration.
What really determines quick steering is the overall rake and trail configuration.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 754
Likes: 1
From:
RE: Why have a wide front end?
ORIGINAL: FXDWG3
MP, let me correct you typo error. Make that 41mm and 39mm diameters.
MP, let me correct you typo error. Make that 41mm and 39mm diameters.
ORIGINAL: mp
The wide glide forks are just for looks. The narrow ones handle better at all speeds. However, with the much thicker forks on the new Dynas- 49mm vs. 39mm- their wider front end probably doesn't hurt the handling at all.
The wide glide forks are just for looks. The narrow ones handle better at all speeds. However, with the much thicker forks on the new Dynas- 49mm vs. 39mm- their wider front end probably doesn't hurt the handling at all.