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Ive got an 07 Nightster with a salvage title that Im trying to do a budget build on.
The steering stops on the lower triple tree are broken. Im thinking I would like to run a 120/70/21 tire on a 3.25-3.5 wide rim. I believe this would require a mid glide tree due to the width. Since Im replacing the trees anyway, I figured cost wise mid or narrow isnt going to be much different. So I might as well go with the mid.
So, does anyone know what model and years Harley offered a mid glide that would work with the 39mm forks for a Sportster? If anyone has done something similar that has any tips or advice for
me please chime in. I really dont want to go with new as Im trying to keep the cost down. Thanks in advance!
A really confused Nightster. Amongst my friends, this is commonly known as The Wolf.
Last edited by 662894v; Mar 21, 2018 at 10:34 PM.
Reason: Typo
i noted the integrated risers because they complicate (not disallow) moving around bars and, in some cases, limit bar options since they are fixed a 1" clamping area diameter. there are workarounds but, unless you want really low positions allowed by those clamps... the 2011-current 1200 trees off to the most freedom.
I left out colors because you can do whatever you want there. 48's are typically black, custom and superlow/t are typically chrome or polished aluminium.
all that said, i have a black 2011+ 1200 custom trees if you want them. you'll need to space your rotor(cleaner looking) or your caliper too.
i noted the integrated risers because they complicate (not disallow) moving around bars and, in some cases, limit bar options since they are fixed a 1" clamping area diameter. there are workarounds but, unless you want really low positions allowed by those clamps... the 2011-current 1200 trees off to the most freedom.
I left out colors because you can do whatever you want there. 48's are typically black, custom and superlow/t are typically chrome or polished aluminium.
all that said, i have a black 2011+ 1200 custom trees if you want them. you'll need to space your rotor(cleaner looking) or your caliper too.
I read the word "Nightster" and then I'm looking at the pics sayin' ...Huh?
And then I see the easily overlooked statement...
In case you missed it in Cvaria's post, he has a set of black 39mm midglide Trees
Thank you! When I first saw this bike knowing it was a Nightster, it took me a while to try and sort out what happened to it. It appears that it was a theft recovery that was rebuilt using a lot of 1200c parts that mustve been leftover from someones project. Im gonna try to make it my own more in the vein of the original Nightster.
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