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Feb 18, 2019 | 05:21 AM

Jeff Dodson

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Fork sizes on Road Kings

I got a good deal on a 19" front wheel from a 2018 Streetglide. I know the different sizes in axles, that's why I am looking at this route. The lower legs, is there a difference it size of the Forks that slide in the lower legs and are the lower legs interchangeable throughout the years. BTW, I'm working on a 1999 Road king . I know I will probably have to get 2 newer calipers as well...

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Feb 18, 2019 | 09:06 AM

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You want 2000-13 "Touring" Sliders (all the same) ... Uses Same 41mm Tubes as your 99 RK

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Feb 18, 2019 | 11:15 AM

grbrown

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I have '08 sliders on my 1990 Glide, plus Brembo calipers, all located with a little patience as new or near new take-offs, for decent prices. I got a good SG wheel, looks as if it only had one tyre installed on it, plus an axle with spacers etc the same way. IIRC the 1" and 25mm axles all fit the same later 41mm sliders.

Feb 18, 2019 | 11:58 AM

Jeff Dodson

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Awesome, thank yall. I was getting discouraged and was just going to put it on my 2010 and put my 99 back together

Feb 18, 2019 | 01:37 PM

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2014 and up use 49MM fork tubes. You could adapt that to your bike if you change out the triple trees. It is not a cheap project by any means.

Feb 18, 2019 | 03:06 PM

0ldhippie

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I think the rotors are the real problem?? But I’m sure it has been done...

Feb 18, 2019 | 04:08 PM

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I think the rotors are the real problem?? But I’m sure it has been done...

That is solved by using the later wheel, along with Brembo calipers.

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Feb 18, 2019 | 05:27 PM

Jeff Dodson

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2014 and up use 49MM fork tubes. You could adapt that to your bike if you change out the triple trees. It is not a cheap project by any means.

my bad, I misunderstood your statement... you referred to the firm tubes. I read axle.... I dont know why... I think I can get the lower legs and new cow bells for, i believe , $40.00 .... I'm waiting for the guy to return contact....