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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 09:53 AM
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Is there a company that make aftermarket bottom clamps for the 41mm HD forks?
I hate the two bolts and id rather spend 1300 on different mods than the HD inverted forks just to get rid of the two bolts.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:27 AM
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https://www.google.com/search?q=fat+...sm=91&ie=UTF-8

The other option is smooth lower legs like the Ness Hot Legs. Usually around $500 a set.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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Cant find a photo with one installed.

Rather one that fits 00+ softies

will this work on my stock fork?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FBI-FAT-BAGG...e01d68&vxp=mtr
 

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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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The fork is the same, you need to pay attention to year and axle size
Softails changed front Axle size in 2007.
 
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Originally Posted by klf33
The fork is the same, you need to pay attention to year and axle size
Softails changed front Axle size in 2007.
Finally someone answered. Im staring at eh screen pressing F5 to refresh constantly .lol

Im pretty sure my axle is 3/4", but that wont matter if the fork is the same for the caps right?
 
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Anyone?
 
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00-06 are 3/4. 07 3/4" front and 1" rear. 08 and up are 25mm.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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It wouldn't be hard to get a piece of aluminum machines into a spike or smooth cap with the center machine out big enough to fit over the bolt, then buy a couple of grub screws, drill a hole slightly smaller then the grub in the side and thread it to fit the grub screw to secure it to the bolt head. I'm sure you probably already seen how they work/made. Some one with a lathe would make one up in no time if you can't find anything
 
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I really just want to know if the one I posted will fit.
KLF33 said the forks are the same, so what that means to me is the fork bottom caps will fit.... But I need a more definitive answer before I order it only for it not to fit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FBI-FAT-BAGG...e01d68&vxp=mtr

Thanks ink, good idea if all else fails.
 
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Originally Posted by jcallesano
I really just want to know if the one I posted will fit.
KLF33 said the forks are the same, so what that means to me is the fork bottom caps will fit.... But I need a more definitive answer before I order it only for it not to fit.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FBI-FAT-BAGG...e01d68&vxp=mtr

Thanks ink, good idea if all else fails.
Wait man, I was talking about the Axle sizes for changing the full lowers, not for the 'cover on ebay' .

That cover I have no clue what it fits on and what not, and to be honest, even if it fits (which I doubt) it would look like s..ayet..
 
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