

This narrow to wide glide conversion kit allows the use of narrow glide 19" or 21" wheel (found on FX, FXR, FXD and XL models) to be installed in a 41mm Wide Glide front end. The upper ends of the springer forks are connected to the rigid axle through the suspension components, usually springs, shocks or a combination of both.

The rockers provide the pivot points by which the front axle is allowed to move. There are different kits available so you can switch to the appropriate bearings needed.Ĭonversion Kit For 1984-1999 Narrow Glide models The lower ends of the active forks are connected to the rigid forks through links called rockers. The sliders are the same for the 1" and the 25.8mm axles, but the bearings, spacers, and axles changed. The kit is a direct bolt-in, requires no drilling, brazing, deburring or other machining. With its heavy duty, one piece forged rear legs and beefy 1' diameter front legs, these springers offer a high strength level of quality. Moto Iron has been successful in producing a high quality springer front end that is affordable to all bike builders. Superior bump adsorption, greater traction and front end control. Moto Iron brand, Black -2' Under Stock Length Harley Springer Front End. When the bullnose guardrail system fail ash test, researchers went back to. In 2008, they went to a 25.8mm bearing, which is a fraction of an inch different. The end result is as close as you can get to installing a cartridge in your fork but still easy on the wallet. LS - DYNA : A Computer Modeling Success Story by John D. Springer front ends have been an iconic front suspension used by Harley Davidson for ages, dating all the way back to 1930. Starting in 2000, Harley went to 1" front axle bearings on touring bikes. pogo-ing is the biggest reason no one runs girder front ends, it's not anything to do with the girder being aftermarket or stock, even a Norton or BSA girder does that, there is only one spring no dampening so it's worse that a springer in the bounceing issues. Some triple tree sets use a lower tree with the mounts shaved off for custom applications.ĭepending on what year and model bike, front wheel axle size will vary. Wide Glide forks, tubes, and trees are all produced in the aftermarket by various suppliers.
