HD Inverted Front End
Road Warrior
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From: North Carolina
Hey Captain, could you help me with the below (this is a paste from another post of mine)?
For the inverted forks, I would appreciate the measurement from the centre of the axle to the centre of the fender mount bolts and the distance between the inner forks where the fender mounts. As well, the measurement from under the top triple tree to the axle centre...thanks, really appreciate it!!!
For the inverted forks, I would appreciate the measurement from the centre of the axle to the centre of the fender mount bolts and the distance between the inner forks where the fender mounts. As well, the measurement from under the top triple tree to the axle centre...thanks, really appreciate it!!!
Top of top tree to axle center is 33 1/8"
center of axle to center of fender mounting is 8 3/4"
width from fender mounting lug to lug is between 6 15/16" and 7"
(actual measurement was 6 15/16" but I'm sure there is a marginal difference depending on wheels and spacers used)
HTH
Road Warrior
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From: North Carolina
Oh, and by using a straight edge against the frame neck and fork tubes, I can't find any additional rake. The trees flat upper surfaces are 90 degrees from the neck and the tubes are as well.
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From: Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
Thanks alot Mojo..can I get one more? From the centre of the axle to the bottom of the top tree. I believe the trees are thicker on the inverted so the bottom of the top tree gives me a better point of reference..thanks again!
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From: Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
OH! and btw, awesome looking ride! What kind of headlight is that? I'll be needing a headlight once I get my inverted fronit end. I had the HD one on my old deuce, it was very nice but I know there are some other really nice ones out there, Headwinds comes to mind but BIG $$$$$.
Road Warrior
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From: North Carolina
just for reference the trees are different thicknesses
top tree is 1 3/4" thick and bottom is 1 15/16"
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: North Carolina
OH! and btw, awesome looking ride! What kind of headlight is that? I'll be needing a headlight once I get my inverted fronit end. I had the HD one on my old deuce, it was very nice but I know there are some other really nice ones out there, Headwinds comes to mind but BIG $$$$$.
I'm replacing it this week with a Headwinds 5 3/4 Bradley rocket.
Road Master
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hey mark forgot bout this thread, i see what your saying though. i'm just gonna add some rake to mine, with a hawg halters triple tree. so i dont have to worry bout that damn offset if this works out for you though, and i hope it does, might do what i wanted to do in the 1st place. good luck bro
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
Hey Mohjo, need to ask you another...
is 'width from fender mounting lug to lug is between 6 15/16" and 7"
' from the inside to inside (i.e. the fender is ~7" wide at the mounting point)?
I am having trouble finding a fender that width, seems most are 6.25" and less. I am trying to find an aftermarket fender that will fit that front end. I am planning a 21 X 120 front tire.
is 'width from fender mounting lug to lug is between 6 15/16" and 7"
' from the inside to inside (i.e. the fender is ~7" wide at the mounting point)?
I am having trouble finding a fender that width, seems most are 6.25" and less. I am trying to find an aftermarket fender that will fit that front end. I am planning a 21 X 120 front tire.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: North Carolina
I'm using the stock FXST fender and the width is 7" inside to inside of the mounting lugs. I didn't use any spacers and there were no fitment probs with the stock fender. I'm using a Metzeler 21 x 80/90 tire. To use an aftermarket fender you may have to fabricate spacers.