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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Harley Front End /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1288485552 Message started by highmoonc13 on 10/30/10 at 17:39:12 |
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Title: Harley Front End Post by highmoonc13 on 10/30/10 at 17:39:12 I am looking to convert my front end to a sporster wide glide. Has anybody done this before. I would really appreciate some advice. Current bike: 2001 ls650 w/ 2007 gsxr600 motor 2007 gsxr600 swingarm and rear shock shaved seat raised tank drag bars and many more extras... thanks, -ray |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by Lupo on 10/30/10 at 19:09:47 I'm wondering why. It's the same Showa set up. You'll have to change so much and have the same. |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/30/10 at 20:20:34 7A7B757A7F7D7D7C712321120 wrote:
& no pics,,, |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by EJID on 10/30/10 at 21:15:48 71707E71747676777A282A190 wrote:
Didn't know that a sportster wide glide existed...didn't think you could shoehorn a GSXR600 motor into the LS650 frame either. I call B.S. unless he can show some pics :-? |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by Lupo on 10/30/10 at 22:45:35 http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs467.ash2/74041_160454430655974_100000742536056_327922_7460355_s.jpg |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by Lupo on 10/30/10 at 23:19:31 ...O.K. I admit I am the +++ ANTI-HARLEY +++. It started long ago with Easy Rider however was reestablished when a work acquaintance bought a Virago and said " I bought it because it looks like a Harley". Well, of course I said, why don't you just get a f#ck!n Harley? :-X |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by Lupo on 10/31/10 at 16:53:00 707F7C71350 wrote:
Didn't know that a sportster wide glide existed...didn't think you could shoehorn a GSXR600 motor into the LS650 frame either. I call B.S. unless he can show some pics :-?[/quote] Funny thing is I didn't bother to read his 'specs". Yes, pure BS. Couldn't even lie well. He picked a water cooled motor to stick in his fantasy bike. ;D ;D ;D ;D and a mono rear :D |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by highmoonc13 on 11/09/10 at 20:58:40 http://www.flickr.com/photos/55795405@N08/5162849385/ sorry for the lack of description. i was hoping to get positive feed back. if you want details on the bike i can discuss that, but my question still stands. I have come across a custom front wheel that is too wide for the savage front end. I've been looking for an easy solution to fit a wide glide. |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by verslagen1 on 11/09/10 at 21:18:35 That sure is some frankenbike. Btw, how's that crow fella's ? |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by Edgar on 11/09/10 at 21:22:32 Can they fit crow AND their foot??? |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by PerrydaSavage on 11/09/10 at 23:59:58 LOL!!!!! If someone is makin' a Custom outa an LS650, then it don't matter to me if Harley parts are goin' to be used or not ... it's all COOL ... I'm just interested in reading about the creative progress and of course seein' the finished product! Good luck with your build dude ... please keep us posted! 8-) |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by Lupo on 11/10/10 at 02:03:51 Blows me out of the water! I suppose the more twisted the common thought the more creative. As to your front end. If you were able to fab that rear end and motor to the Savage frame I'm sure you have the ability to adapt any front end. |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by EJID on 11/10/10 at 06:41:48 I respectfully withdraw my BS comment and ask for forgiveness :D Quite the bike you've got there & I'm sure it was a TON of work getting those parts to work on the Savage frame, but when there is a will, there is a way. As far as your original question, I have no idea what it would take to put a wide glide front end on your Frankenbike. Good luck, I hope you find a way to accomplish it and post some more pics of the details... |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by babyhog on 11/10/10 at 11:18:27 Ok, Momma is gonna step in now... You boys should be ashamed of yourself for jumping on the new kid like that! After I swat each of your hands, you are grounded to your rooms! ;D ;D Good luck with your endeavor highmoon. I have no way of helping you, except for trying to protect you from the meanies. But its a cool looking project. Please keep us posted, we love pics. And new ideas are always fun! Where are you located anyway? |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by LostArtist on 11/10/10 at 11:37:35 crazy machine indeed, hope you enjoy it, that's all that matters, crow or no crow |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by Serowbot on 11/10/10 at 12:25:15 ... but where's the Savage part?... :-?... |
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Title: Re: Harley Front End Post by einheit13 on 11/10/10 at 13:44:29 Unless you buy some special trees or shoe horn one from a big twin....Sportsters come with Naroow Glide front ends. The goofy '48' comes with a Mid Glide. Wide Glides are Big Twin items only. And they ride like shyte and look stupid with a skinny tire and are heavy to turn with a fat tire. I don't like Harleys, but I love Sportsters......Go to www.jirehcycles.com and order a complete front end... http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~showpic~Z5Z5Z50000135a~Z5Z5Z5ABFUY~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5 FRONT END ASSEMBLY w/ Smooth Lower Legs These new front end assemblies feature our Chrome Horse chrome plated triple trees and complete Softail style fork sliders with your choice of either smooth or ball milled style chrome plated billet lower legs. Each assembly comes completely assembled to include chrome plated stem nut and axle. Special features include: - Chrome plated billet triple trees and lower legs. - 1984 & later FXST style tube assemblies. - Convertible style legs for both single or dual disc brakes. - Flush mount style axle and hardware. - Billet block off plates hiding damper screw holes. Note: Fork tubes are 1984 and later Softail style, stock length (24.5"). Brake application is 1984 thru 1999 single or dual disc caliper style. Part# 117-35 Price $449.95 |
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