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Front ends compatible with 2004 FXST

omis_b
6 years ago

Hi all,
After some advice please.. I need to replace a damaged front end on a 2004 FXST.. triple clamps and forks are damaged.. i also think previous owner had put incorrect forks on it, as they seem longer than standard. (Bike wants to fall to either side more than usual due to longer forks i think)
Hoping some similar year model other harleys may be able to swap entire front end over if steering head bearing sizes are compatible.. i've checked a couple of online bearing websites that do this sort of comparison (steering head bearing sizes etc), but they don't compare Harley models..
Ideally i'd like to put a wider front tyre on also.
Not wanting to buy an after market kit or anything... hoping to source parts second hand and build..

cheers

John.R
6 years ago

They all have the same steering tube and are interchangeable. Differences are fork tube diameter and width of triple trees. I.e 39mm narrow glide vs 41mm mid glide etc

omis_b
6 years ago

Thanks mate.

When you say all.. does that include say all the dyna based ones also? And do i need to stay within my shape years? e.g. i think my model range is 1999-2005?

And would any particular HD model provide more stability and the wider front tyre if i was to fit their triples and forks / guard wheel? e.g. a fatboy front end appears to have shorter fork tubes, and a wider wheel / tyre?

cheers

Daggs
6 years ago

I would go with 49mm FatBob front end, black trees and lowers and dual disc brakes

omis_b
6 years ago

Quoting Daggs on 28 Aug 2018 03:50 AM
I would go with 49mm FatBob front end, black trees and lowers and dual disc brakes

what year models would be the best match for those specs please mate?

Daggs
6 years ago

I think from memory the FatBob was first offered in 2008 so anytime from then on. The FatBob has the same width trees as the wideglide but without the extra rake

Daggs
6 years ago

The breakout also uses 49mm forks so that would be another option. All depends what you want it to look like. Whatever the look, stock harley front suspension is still pretty average handling wise even with the newer models

omis_b
6 years ago

i think i'd get lost with all the options ;)
I'm on the sunshine coast also.. not sure of alot of frame specialists up this way..
I'm assuming i'd have to look at a Jap cruiser for something appropriate?.. not sure if that would also make the bike unsellable? Most HD guys won't touch a jap frankenstein? Most Jap guys won't touch a HD :)

Krash Kinkade
6 years ago

Quoting John.R on 28 Aug 2018 02:15 AM
They all have the same steering tube and are interchangeable. Differences are fork tube diameter and width of triple trees. I.e 39mm narrow glide vs 41mm mid glide etc

John , old Super Glide Shovel Heads & sporty's ( real old one's ( Iron Head 4 speeds ) had the narrow glide only about 30mm. the 39mm are Mid Glide the 41 must be as big as an old wide glide's tubes.

Krash Kinkade
6 years ago

Quoting omis_b on 28 Aug 2018 08:57 AM
i think i'd get lost with all the options ;)
I'm on the sunshine coast also.. not sure of alot of frame specialists up this way..
I'm assuming i'd have to look at a Jap cruiser for something appropriate?.. not sure if that would also make the bike unsellable? Most HD guys won't touch a jap frankenstein? Most Jap guys won't touch a HD :)

omis_b I know a guy who does Harley Wrecking and also work's on them. he is at Toowoomba, if want contact details PM me.

John.R
6 years ago

Quoting John.R on 28 Aug 2018 02:15 AM
They all have the same steering tube and are interchangeable. Differences are fork tube diameter and width of triple trees. I.e 39mm narrow glide vs 41mm mid glide etc

Quoting Krash Kinkade on 28 Aug 2018 09:15 AM
John , old Super Glide Shovel Heads & sporty's ( real old one's ( Iron Head 4 speeds ) had the narrow glide only about 30mm. the 39mm are Mid Glide the 41 must be as big as an old wide glide's tubes.

Yep, before the 39s in late 80s? They were 35mm. Had the bulky square looking thing cast on the fork lowers. Thats as far as I know. The poster shouldnt even consider putting them on his bike though.

fatbat
6 years ago

Perfect opportunity to put a springer front end on. There's one or two genuine ones on Gumtree at the moment I think

Krash Kinkade
6 years ago

Quoting John.R on 28 Aug 2018 02:15 AM
They all have the same steering tube and are interchangeable. Differences are fork tube diameter and width of triple trees. I.e 39mm narrow glide vs 41mm mid glide etc

Quoting Krash Kinkade on 28 Aug 2018 09:15 AM
John , old Super Glide Shovel Heads & sporty's ( real old one's ( Iron Head 4 speeds ) had the narrow glide only about 30mm. the 39mm are Mid Glide the 41 must be as big as an old wide glide's tubes.

Quoting John.R on 28 Aug 2018 09:54 AM
Yep, before the 39s in late 80s? They were 35mm. Had the bulky square looking thing cast on the fork lowers. Thats as far as I know. The poster shouldnt even consider putting them on his bike though.

John that was a very early one, that same front was on all superGlides & sporty's till about 1988

omis_b
6 years ago

Quoting fatbat on 28 Aug 2018 02:20 PM
Perfect opportunity to put a springer front end on. There's one or two genuine ones on Gumtree at the moment I think

Would a springer allow for a wider tyre? can you point me towards gumtree add you talking about please?

fatbat
6 years ago

Quoting fatbat on 28 Aug 2018 02:20 PM
Perfect opportunity to put a springer front end on. There's one or two genuine ones on Gumtree at the moment I think

Quoting omis_b on 29 Aug 2018 12:49 AM
Would a springer allow for a wider tyre? can you point me towards gumtree add you talking about please?

I don't know if a wider tyre would work on a springer but the CVO springers run a wider wheel and tyre than the fxsts. Personally I like the big, skinny, spoked wheel on the springer front end to keep with the nostalgic style.
The ones on Gumtree must have sold but pop up from time to time. They had a black front end off a cross bones and a chrome front end too.

EBay item 163218403075 is a harley chrome springer front end. No wheel or anything

Retroman
6 years ago

If you try to source and fit a Springer front end it will be a headfuck to the max. Can be done , but you need EVERYTHING...
Springer front forks/ Springer specific fender / early EVO type front brake caliper ( or exxy aftermarket substitute !) Springer axle/ Springer wheel / Springer bars and risers
I was "gunna" fit a complete 2010 FXSTC telefork front end to a 2008CVO Springer , located ALL the parts , still "too hard basket".
Eventually I found and fitted a 2009 Crossbones front end , NOT THE SAME as the CVO !, but was 80% the same part # numbers. Worked out quite well actually
I moved the whole telefork kit on 9 months ago sorry, whole kit and caboodle , even the 2010 brand new caliper and 21 inch front wheel and front fender etc etc
2007 CVO Springer had the "skinny" 21 inch front , 2008 and 2009 had an 18 inch front.

fatbat
6 years ago

Ideally he needs a complete front end. They do pop up from time to time

chriso
6 years ago

PM sent

mickle
6 years ago

Quoting fatbat on 28 Aug 2018 02:20 PM
Perfect opportunity to put a springer front end on. There's one or two genuine ones on Gumtree at the moment I think

I thought he wanted an improvement?

fatbat
6 years ago

Quoting fatbat on 28 Aug 2018 02:20 PM
Perfect opportunity to put a springer front end on. There's one or two genuine ones on Gumtree at the moment I think

Quoting mickle on 01 Sep 2018 09:57 PM
I thought he wanted an improvement?

Haha. Girls throw their knickers at you on a springer.

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