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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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Ive posted this before but no response.i have a fxstd 2003 .a crashed front end ......thinking of swaping it with a sportster front end.......will it be it ok? I mean will it handle?
 
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I have seen softails built with a sportster front end instead of a wide glide. I don't think they are particulary attractive so I didn't pay any particular attention to them and I don't recall what years they were. I believe, but am not positive, that the stem and bearings are the same as far as the triple tree goes. I can't say as to whether the frame cups will be the same. The best way to find out is go to a dealer and look up the parts for each year and model involved and figure out what the neck differences, if any, might be.
 
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Already put the front on...but will it handle ok?or is there a risk ?
 
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get out there, ride the thing and find out. It's a motorcycle, not a high performance jet or a spacecraft. Just use a little caution starting out.
 
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The springs might be softer which will affect the ride and handling if they are. I'd say your safe though.
 
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Just added a diffrent oil...heavier than the ones used on a sportster........rides ok ....i geuss ....???!!!!??
 
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