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Old May 20, 2018 | 12:51 PM
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The price for that kit through BBC is out of hand. I’m sure it rides great for a bagger but, IMO not worth 5k for that front end of that heavy *** bike. YMMV
 
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Old May 20, 2018 | 04:32 PM
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OP that looks really sharp! You have a nice bike and I bet it handles beautifully.

Thanks for sharing the details.
 
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Old May 20, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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One of the reasons I bought this Sport Glide, the inverted forks.
 
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Old May 20, 2018 | 06:36 PM
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My vote wouldn't have been to "Shave" the Right Front Disc, but it is more "Unique"...if that's what someone is after

Originally Posted by George Vee
One of the reasons I bought this Sport Glide, the inverted forks.

 
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Old May 20, 2018 | 06:39 PM
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somwhats the benefit to inverted front ends?
 
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Old May 20, 2018 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by George Vee
One of the reasons I bought this Sport Glide, the inverted forks.
Wow that Sport Glide is SET-UP. What’s been done to the engine?
 
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Old May 20, 2018 | 07:27 PM
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Wow that Sport Glide is SET-UP. What’s been done to the engine?
My Sport Glide is 3 weeks old and completely stock , I remove the bags when I don't need them and leave the fairing on. These are Harleys pictures with bags and them no bags or fairing.
 

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Old May 21, 2018 | 12:48 AM
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There is an alternative,,,\
https://www.krausmotorco.com/collect...ted-front-ends
 
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I love the looks of an inverted front end but other than aesthetics, what benefit do they offer?
 
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Old May 21, 2018 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by FlaHeatWave
They wanted a couple grand more for their kit. To be honest I liked the triple trees better from BBC its much easier to adjust the neck bearings without having to pull the radio. I had no problems with doing business with BBC they promised me everything they said and then some Kevin was kind helpful respectful and did what he said.
All I can say to all the nahers is this modification alone was the best money I could have spent on the bike, it transformed it into a TOTALLY different bike., you would never know by riding it that it is a 800+ pound bike. The rake and trail were changed I don't have the numbers off hand the geometry is totally different, its not just a fork change. One thing Kevin did say when I was talking to him about my interest in his front end was as soon as I dive it out of my driveway Im going to have a big smile on my face and that I did !
 
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