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Started by fbn ent, November 02, 2021, 09:54:35 AM

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fbn ent

I should know this (a friend asked) but ..... What difference in length (if any) between an '82 WG with 130/16 and an '83 FX with a 19"? Thanks
'02 FLTRI - 103" / '84 FLH - 88"<br />Hinton, Alberta

JW113

Here:

https://franksforks.com/HARLEY-FORK-TUBES.html

WG = 24.75
FX = 23.25

However, don't forget the WG has 40mm tubes, FX has 35mm....

HTH,

-JW
2004 FLHRS   1977 FLH Shovelhead  1992 FLSTC
1945 Indian Chief   1978 XL Bobber

fbn ent

Thanks, my buddy is pondering a change from the wide kit to a WG fork.
'02 FLTRI - 103" / '84 FLH - 88"<br />Hinton, Alberta

Burnout

My FXR was swapped to a 41mm x 16 setup from the original 35mm noodle.
Gold valves and RT springs works great but very heavy.

I have a Dyna 39mm fork to install with the 19" wheel and 1" axle.
I'll loose the dual brakes but from what I have heard a single is fine.

The wheel size makes very little difference in axle height (1/2" from 16" to 21"), I prefer the longer fork, but don't use the long fork if you are going to slam it.
They don't call me Ironhead Rick just because I'm "hard headed"