I have search the threads and confirmed my belief that the frames arethe same on the FXST and FXSTD. That being said how does the Deuce have a 2.1 inch longer wheel base. The overall lenght of the bike is the almost identical only 1 inch difference. I can see the rear fender causing the Deuce to be an inch longer. Is the swingarm different? Just going by HD comparison specs of the bikes. Thank you and happy Turkey Day.

 

Strange indeed.

 

I'm guessing it's the "half-shell" rear fender.

 

Not sure how the fender would change the wheel base. I have been curious about this since I started looking at a softail. I just do not see why or how the wheel base would be different. I didnt know if anyone knew.

 

I would have to say its the suspension , the lowering or rising of the bike will change the wheel base on a bike. not positive but possible.

 

Thats what I thought too. If you think about the arc it swings in. But is the deuce lowered already. I know the seat hight this different but only by an inch laden. It doesnt really matter just curious about it. dealer had no idea so I though you all might. One of the great mysteries of life I guess.

 

Length of the fork tubes

 

The answer to your question IS: HD has an error on the spec page of the 07 FXST. The wheelbase of the FXST, night train, Custom, and Deuce are the same. Wheelbase on the Fatboy and its relatives are 2 inches shorter, caused by the front end. Wallace

 

I thought it to be a misprint, I think the fork tubes on all the FXs are 2" longer than the Fat Boy's (FLs).
But I wasn't for sure.

I have always wondered how the Fat Boy would look with 2" longer tubes, but everybody wants to lower their bikes.
I wouldn't want to go any longer than 2" just a suttle change is all I want, not a drastic in your face change.

 

They lowered the Deuce an inch for the '07's. Wonder if there is a difference in wheel base length between the '06 and the '07 Deuce?