48 Sportster 49mm fork lenght?
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Road Captain
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I want to know the length from axle center to the top of tube below fork cap
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Road Captain
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I have a standard V-Rod leg that measures 30 1/4". The stanchion tube 46504-07 on this V-Rod leg measures 25" long. It's longer by 1/2" than the 48 stanchion tube
The V-Rod slider measures 14 3/8" from axle center to the top of the chrome seal cover. I don't think the Sportster 48 slider is longer than this? The measurements aren't adding up for me to have the 48 fork longer than my V-Rod fork.
I have seen it stated that the factory lowered Evo Sportsters, Hugger, Low, Super Low etc. to have a fork leg of 29 1/2". Pretty sure the 48 would also be considered as one of these factory lowered Sportsters.
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If you don't mind, where did you get that measurement from? If you pulled it from the web can you supply your reference?
I have a standard V-Rod leg that measures 30 1/4". The stanchion tube 46504-07 on this V-Rod leg measures 25" long. It's longer by 1/2" than the 48 stanchion tube
The V-Rod slider measures 14 3/8" from axle center to the top of the chrome seal cover. I don't think the Sportster 48 slider is longer than this? The measurements aren't adding up for me to have the 48 fork longer than my V-Rod fork.
I have seen it stated that the factory lowered Evo Sportsters, Hugger, Low, Super Low etc. to have a fork leg of 29 1/2". Pretty sure the 48 would also be considered as one of these factory lowered Sportsters.
I have a standard V-Rod leg that measures 30 1/4". The stanchion tube 46504-07 on this V-Rod leg measures 25" long. It's longer by 1/2" than the 48 stanchion tube
The V-Rod slider measures 14 3/8" from axle center to the top of the chrome seal cover. I don't think the Sportster 48 slider is longer than this? The measurements aren't adding up for me to have the 48 fork longer than my V-Rod fork.
I have seen it stated that the factory lowered Evo Sportsters, Hugger, Low, Super Low etc. to have a fork leg of 29 1/2". Pretty sure the 48 would also be considered as one of these factory lowered Sportsters.
The Forty-Eight is one of H-D's "Dark Custom" Sportsters, unlike those that you've mentioned it isn't a reduced height model.
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Road Captain
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I got the Forty-Eight's fork length from the Sportster and Buell Forum, have a look for yourself and see, or better still carry a tape measure with you and when you see a Forty-Eight, measure the fork height for yourself.
The Forty-Eight is one of H-D's "Dark Custom" Sportsters, unlike those that you've mentioned it isn't a reduced height model.
The Forty-Eight is one of H-D's "Dark Custom" Sportsters, unlike those that you've mentioned it isn't a reduced height model.
Quote from Harley's own marketing advert circa 2014.
"The HarleyŽ SportsterŽ Forty-EightŽ model look is enhanced with the lowered front and rear suspension."
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Road Warrior
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The Forty-Eight didn't get 49mm diameter forks until 2016, the 2010 to 2015 models had 39mm forks, and that's a fact.
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You got the 48 fork length wrong and then you attempted to school me on the 48 ride height as compared to the standard Sportster ride height as being the same. I prove to you that the 48 has a lowered ride height because Harley says it does.
Then you start with this BS about I'm trying to compare apples with oranges 49mm vs 39mm. The fact remains that both bikes are lowered compared from the standard model regardless of which fork is bolted on. Same frame + same ride height = same fork length!
If there is any length difference between the 39mm fork and the 49mm fork length it would be a minuscule few millimeters and not worth mentioning. Just admit you didn't have a clue about the 48 was lowered from the factory and that you're only an expert in your own mind and move on. I don't see you as having anything else of substance to offer up regarding my initial question
It's obvious you are lacking basic first hand knowledge about motorcycles .
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For your information, I've owned, ridden and serviced seventeen different motorcycles since 1977, and you think I am lacking the basic knowledge about motorcycles.
You are the one who's trying to compare the fork height on a V-Rod with that of a Forty-Eight, two totally different machines, what is the point of your thread?
You are the one who's trying to compare the fork height on a V-Rod with that of a Forty-Eight, two totally different machines, what is the point of your thread?