Hey folks...A question for those that know...If you put 2" over extended forks on your bike does it lift the front end a full 2"...The reason I ask is that I put Switch Back wheels on my Wide Glide and now I have a few clearance issues,nothing major but do seem to scrape heaps more...I have read somewhere but can't remember where that 2" extensions only lift you 1" so if this is right I would need to order maybe 4" over to get better clearance...Hope this makes sense...

Cheers...Sparra

2 inch over tube won't lift by that much because of the rake of the frame. If you go to 4 inch over you will need a fork brace or it's going to ride like a piece of spagetti because of the extra length.

For a 2 inch fork extension, if its 30 degrees rake and top of fork tubes to axle is 750mm (rough guess at the length), then it will lift it 43mm (approx 1 3/4 inches) if the equivalent spring length for the longer tubes and same rate are used. Depends on the springs a lot, not just the longer tube. Stiffer springs compress less when cornering. All those cornering G forces have to go somewhere, the stock springs are a too soft to hold up such a heavy bike and the poor things sag like marshmellows when cornering. Maybe try better springs or a bit more preload (add a spacer) first. I put in Progressive springs, Intiminators and a fork brace, absolutely love the way it handles, no scrapes on the front any more, almost no brake dive, I hammer the F out of mine, treat it like I stole it when cornering, some others prefer straight rate springs. Last time my pegs touched when cornering was going over a speed bump ages ago. A bit wider front tyre might help too.