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Old 05-04-2017, 02:03 PM
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I have a 2006 Soft Tail Standard and want to change the front end to a Fat Boy style. I need to know if I have to change the forks and triple tree or if just add headlight and fork tins and covers. If there is a kit please let me know. Thanks, Rowdy
 
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Old 05-04-2017, 03:42 PM
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here, check it out. you can go to this link and research all the parts that make up a standard, and a fat boy, then compare the two and see which you'll need to procure.

http://shop.outpostalaska.com/oempartfinder.htm
 
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The fork lowers are different on a FXST vs. a FLST. On a FLST, the top portion of the lower legs are taller, to merge with the cowbells. Same year-range lowers will fit same year axles/rims/calipers. Axle/wheel bearing size are what you need to look for. Fork tubes, are the same. Triple trees are different, with threaded bosses on a FLST version, to accommodate the fork "tins". All told, it's simply nuts, bolts, screws, bearings and oil seals.
 
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