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Feb 18, 2008 | 10:02 AM

stbob06

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Front Ends particularly about triple trees

I have a question about Front Ends particularly about triple trees.
I am buildin a custom bagger based on an 03 ultra "parts bike" on a rolling thunder frame. I suspect the triple trees are a bit "off". If Iwant to replace them (and possibly the replace thefork tubesand/or shock sliders) what are my options to keep a "stock" length and width front end.
On the ultra the forktubesare 41 mm and attach to the triple tree "behind wherethe center steering post is connected (opposite of how on my dyna, on which the tubes connect forward of the center mounting piont).

Would road king and or 'wide glide' trees fit?Are they configured like the ultra? What about fairing & handlebar fitment?

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:09 AM

miacycles

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RE: Front Ends particularly about triple trees

If you want to keep the fairing without a lot of work you need the same style of triple tree.

Feb 18, 2008 | 10:49 AM

stbob06

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RE: Front Ends particularly about triple trees

so does that mean they are ultra specific? wide glide is out but is the road king different? if so, in what way.

Feb 18, 2008 | 11:27 AM

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RE: Front Ends particularly about triple trees

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ORIGINAL: stbob06

I have a question about Front Ends particularly about triple trees.
I am buildin a custom bagger based on an 03 ultra "parts bike" on a rolling thunder frame. I suspect the triple trees are a bit "off". If Iwant to replace them (and possibly the replace thefork tubesand/or shock sliders) what are my options to keep a "stock" length and width front end.
On the ultra the forktubesare 41 mm and attach to the triple tree "behind wherethe center steering post is connected (opposite of how on my dyna, on which the tubes connect forward of the center mounting piont).

Would road king and or 'wide glide' trees fit?Are they configured like the ultra? What about fairing & handlebar fitment?

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