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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Ok so maybe I was wrong about the fl's, that are 41mm excuse me.... but all the old Sportsters and fx's were 35 and the FL's had a better ride so obviously was switched I only said Wide Glide because now, it kind of makes it look like a wide glide as this style wide front end on an fx Style chassis..
I do Not remember any ride Difference... FX vs FL... The FL may steer a bit Heavy/Slow, but I much prefer the FX for My particular Riding Style..

I am Having a very hard time surmising what you have there.
Was it me... I would obtain a Stock tree and front end set-up, unless you have access to a Full 39mm [Dyna Type] front end. Said to be superior... But, I have rode both, and I do Not find a Measurable Difference.
The "Wide Glide" on the other hand... feels Heavy and Slow to me... They generally Look Cool Tho...

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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 09:37 PM
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bob just take pictures of what you have in its entirety when / and as you take it apart to re grease the neck bearings you talked about - with the pictures it will re assemble the same way, as it is now as I do not believe you will find what you have in any book
 
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bob just take pictures of what you have in its entirety when / and as you take it apart to re grease the neck bearings you talked about - with the pictures it will re assemble the same way, as it is now as I do not believe you will find what you have in any book
I agree... If it was assembled Correctly the First Time!!!
 
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Will do.. Thanks John...
 
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