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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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The lower fork tube that the caliper bolts to. Is it the same from 86+ I have a set off of a 05 Just want to make sure my caliper will bolt to it
 
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No. Harley has changed the calipers it uses over the years and the mounting brackets are different for each AFAIK. You need the correct part for your model year, although that will fit several years. You mention 86+, 05 and show a 97 in your sig! Which bike are you working on?!
 
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I have a 97.
 
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