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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Ok, doings a sporty build 1200N, i have a 21in front wheel off of a soft tail, problem is it doesn't fit obviously, anyone know the best way to get this wheel mounted up, hoping new trees will get it in there...thanks all
 
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Wide Glide conversion kit? Check the axle/bearing size for that 21".
 
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would a wide glide front end look right on a chopped, bobbed, and slammed sporty?
 
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I guess it depends on what you chop, bob or slam.
Bearing sizes have varied over the past 6-10 years. If you plan on reusing your lower legs, you'll need the appropriate bearings for the legs' axle holes. An '07 Nightster has 3/4" bearings in front. It'll make life easier if the Softail hub has 3/4" bearings.
A Google example. This may actually be a mid-glide and it has raked trees, not a cut and raked neck:
 

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