I’ve been contemplating doing this for some time .. thanks for sharing your experience
@slowsmoothfast
Жыл бұрын
It’s pretty straight forward. Just takes some time. I had to swap out the brake calipers and rotors also. Front rotor is larger and mounts slightly different. The rear rotor is slightly smaller.
@rustyshackleford5331
8 ай бұрын
I done the conversion on my sportster 72 last winter. I used a wide glide front end I stead of the midglide that comes on the 48. Couldn't use the stock axle but grabbed one off eBay. for $40. Going from a 21" to a 16" front wheel made my 72 into another bike. Can actually really enjoy the twistes now
@slowsmoothfast
8 ай бұрын
Yup yup. I like the look, just not the ride of a 21
@karthikvali2420
11 ай бұрын
Wonderful video indeed❤💯, very much helpful for me. I am planning to fix 48 triple trees on my 2018 Iron. The forks are 39mm. Actually 48 triple trees measures 49mm. I cannot use my Iron's suspension forks onto 48 triple trees as they're 39mm
@slowsmoothfast
11 ай бұрын
2010-2015 48 triple trees will work as those years 48 were 39mm forks. You’ll just have to source a fender.
@ListenMusic1987
9 күн бұрын
Is it possible on an 1999er Sporty? Just to change the front end?
@davidpedersen9180
Жыл бұрын
I just put a Sportster 48 front end onto my 2005 Harley Sportster 1200 custom and I was just curious how you like the difference in handling and what kind of difference is it it was. I can't wait to ride mine
@slowsmoothfast
Жыл бұрын
For my style of riding, 100% improvement. I like to take tight turns and lean the bike to the limit. The narrow front end and skinny 21” wheel reached its mechanical limitations before I reached my capabilities.
@al-aalamgeers3637
17 күн бұрын
Hi there ! I've got a 2010 XL1200C with a 21' skinny front tire. I recently purchased a 16' wheel from ebay too. I was wondering if it could be swapped by just putting on wider triple trees kit as the 2011+ models all have the fat front tire.
@slowsmoothfast
16 күн бұрын
You can use that one too. The 2011-2015 Customs had the wide tires with mid glide tree with 39mm forks. You may have to check your rotor/caliper clearance with the swap. I personally liked the 49mm mid glide from the Sportster 48.
@jeffreygwinn5081
3 ай бұрын
I'm about to do this to mine. I found a 48 front end at a phenomenal price. Only thing,wished I could use my stock riser.
@slowsmoothfast
3 ай бұрын
Yeah. I’m not a fan of the integrated riser either.
@jeffreygwinn5081
3 ай бұрын
@@slowsmoothfast My 04 instrument cluster is different. It will not mount up. I got the cluster for the 48 but the connectors are different. I think I can swap the harness but the the indicator lights are led in the 48, but bulb in my 04. I will prevail some kind of way...lol
@slowsmoothfast
3 ай бұрын
@@jeffreygwinn5081 If you had a Custom model Sporty, then you’ll need a gauge mount from a Nightster. They mount right up. Swap your gauge cluster into the Nightster mount and bolt on to the 48 triple tree.
@jeffreygwinn5081
3 ай бұрын
@@slowsmoothfast Got it!! I removed the LED assembly from the new gauge. I drilled the holes a little bigger to accept the bulb/grommet assembly from my old. Thanks for the video!!
@rusted_dreams710
Жыл бұрын
What year are the front forks from??? What model and year bike and what is the name of the mag wheels and what kind of bike they come off of. I have a 2013 Sportster and I'm trying to do something like this with same kind of wheels
@slowsmoothfast
Жыл бұрын
The entire front end and wheels that I swapped in are factory from a 2016 Forty Eight.
@albertmichall5732
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@slowsmoothfast
11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@efrainguzman6143
3 ай бұрын
any problem with the brake caliper
@slowsmoothfast
3 ай бұрын
No issues. Just need to upgrade the calipers to the 16+ yr calipers and bracket.
@rusted_dreams710
Жыл бұрын
Would them 2016 wheels fit on a 2013 883
@slowsmoothfast
Жыл бұрын
As long as you have all the components needed. Your application may be different if you’re fitting them to your forks. You would have to take measurements. The 48 models use a mid glide triple tree, and the 16-22 used a 49mm fork as opposed to the 39mm the 10-15 utilized. If you want to do a complete swap, then yes. They both use the same neck bearings. That’s why I just did a complete swap.
@user-eq5kj8rh8j
Жыл бұрын
Where did you find those wheels ?
@slowsmoothfast
Жыл бұрын
eBay. They are OEM wheels from a 2016-up 48. As is the rest of the setup. good luck finding them at a decent price.
@mkrayaries1280
10 ай бұрын
whats the average cost ive got a 2000 sportster and been wanting to do same
@slowsmoothfast
10 ай бұрын
Depends. I managed to get the wheels with tires, front and rear brake assemblies, and complete front end for $2k shipped. Lately, that only gets you the front end or wheels/tires.
@user-jz8wm8mp8j
8 ай бұрын
What bars are you running ?
@slowsmoothfast
8 ай бұрын
They were just standard Street Bob bars.
@alejandrorecinosanderson834
Жыл бұрын
Where you buy that kit?
@slowsmoothfast
Жыл бұрын
I had to piece it together from eBay.
@josephfriedrich9792
Жыл бұрын
What size was the old rim and tire ?
@slowsmoothfast
Жыл бұрын
Rear tire was the same size. Front wheel was a 21” laced oem wheel.
@josephfriedrich9792
Жыл бұрын
@@slowsmoothfast right on! about to tackle the same thing
@slowsmoothfast
10 ай бұрын
Take your time. Check over and over again.
@Loss8131
Жыл бұрын
I want to do this to my 2021 iron 883 with a 240 rear tire
@slowsmoothfast
Жыл бұрын
Fat rear tires look good, but I like to lean into corners too much.
@davidpedersen9180
Жыл бұрын
I never did like the skinny front tire myself or the spoke front tire. I just can't stand spokes
@slowsmoothfast
10 ай бұрын
Not a fan either. Too much maintenance for the amount I ride the bike.
@bro.ken7777
10 ай бұрын
Id like to go fatter too on my 06 sporty.
@slowsmoothfast
10 ай бұрын
Definitely worth it for my style of riding. Don’t regret getting rid of the classic look.
@mkrayaries1280
10 ай бұрын
is that a skinny 21
@slowsmoothfast
10 ай бұрын
Yeah, it was. I like the look, just not for my riding style.
@mkrayaries1280
10 ай бұрын
@@slowsmoothfast yea i extended forks 5inches lowered rear with the smaller shocks 3inches added the square style apes and forward controls , led lights all the way around , tail and headlight both have indicators built in to the light so its sleek . all blacked out except where chrome should be
@mkrayaries1280
10 ай бұрын
@@slowsmoothfast but i learnd on a gold wing this i my first time with skinny front and im missing having that fat tire
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