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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 03:44 PM
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I have a 2004 Wide Glide that I love. Been looking at the newer bikes but nothing jumps out to me. I like lightweight front ends. Would it be possible to put something like a Wide Glide or a Breakout front end on a Heritage Classic? Not just technically, but would it handle properly? Thoughts?
 
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Old Dec 29, 2017 | 05:25 AM
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Seasons greetings from across 'the pond'. Good question. A friend has an '03 WG and the forks look much more raked out than any other model. I don't know if the MoCo does that at the steering head or simply with different trees. Hopefully someone who knows will call by soon!
 
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I think you would be better off with a Sport Glide and modifying it. Or a low rider.
 
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