1992 Wide Glide project

[feguy1]

I have a 92 FXLR that has a stock front end. I recently ran across an 07 wide glide front end for a great price. This is the front end with the 49mm fork tubes. Any opinions on how this would look/perform on my low rider? Thanks.

[romannumal]

hey i have 89 fxlr and i have a pro-one wild glide on it and it is nice. but i want it back to stock i want to turn it in to a fxrt. if you want to sell the stock front end let me know.

[93 FXR]

I went with a WG front end on my FXR.
I used Ultima 0* trees, and stock legnth tubes [41mm]...reason is, I didn't want to change the rake/trail, therefore it still handles like an FXR should. It does feel more "sure footed" if you know what I mean, because of the Wide Glide front end, but still maintains the agility that FXR's are known for.
Best of both worlds, IMO...

[econnor]

Custom Cycle Engineering makes a set of narrow glide trees for those 49 mm fork tubes. The wide glide might look neat, but compared to a narrow glide it handles like crap, and that is what FXRs are all about. I think the 49 mm tubes with upgraded brakes would be a terrific upgrade for an FXR, but the wide glide often looks out of place on an FXR.

[Phrog]

Originally Posted by feguy1

........Any opinions on how this would look/perform on my low rider?

You will get plenty of others opinions if you ask but your best bet is put it on, see if YOU like the look & handling.
If you don't sell the front end that you got for a great price for a profit.