Chassis, Frame, Forks and Tires
Title: 1949 fork
Post by shaker on Aug 30, 2004, 4:52am
i had a 61 fl , one time now i have a 49fl, the legs both look the same to me. the 49's are black that might make them look shorter.
Post by Cotten on Sept 2, 2004, 1:20pm
They also have a sand-cast texture instead of die-cast or polished (as is the brake plate as well). Each side has a -49 part number rolled into it close to the top.
Post by Larry49EL on Dec 17, 2004, 2:04pm
49 EL --- This may be in another thread, but what forks can I use to update to a disc brake set up? Will a newer front end set up work? Can I use the existing triple tree?
Thanks! Great site.
Post by headhog on Dec 19, 2004, 7:08pm
I love the 1949 hydra-glides. Its probably one of the hardest to build for points. The sliders are sand cast and have a 1948 part number. HEADHOG
Post by suicideshovel65 on Dec 20, 2004, 2:04am
Larry49EL,
My pan (a '49FL in a '58-'64 frame) came with a LHS single disk and "banana" caliper on it. I believe this is from a 70s or early 80s shovel.
I'm not sure of the diameter of the fork tubes, but I believe I still have the standard '58 period triple tree.
You would need to check on this yourself of course.
If I was doing it myself again I would probably try and come up with something a bit more sophisticated and use an aftermarket caliper, but the current one doesn't do too badly, and is a million miles ahead of the drum setup.
Cheers,
Simon
Post by fourthgear on Dec 20, 2004, 2:33pm
Larry
I believe 41mm is the tube dia. and will work in all early Hydro glides FL's . You can get an early Disc. set up it should work as long as std tube length has not been changed . you can also get after market leg sets to set yourself up for Disc. brakes too $$$$$$$$$
Post by Larry49ELAOL on Dec 23, 2004, 11:53pm
Thanks for the input. To refine my question...if I take apart the current for (41mm tube) can I put new (88 - ?) model lower legs on what I think are the stock tubes? And then I could use a modern front brake, wheel etc. Also, since I am running a 21" narrow, I could use a newer WG front fender.
I guess since I am new to the "old iron" scene, I am not even sure if the new forks and old forks use the same internals (my guss is not, but can the old internals work in new sliders or new internals with the old tubes...)??
Anyone care to input to help?
Thanks Larry
Post by Mbskeam on Dec 24, 2004, 4:04am
hello,
larry....the guts in the tubes went from 49-76? or around the mid 70'S.so I dont think the lowers will fit the tubes because the dampner set up is diff. but you can put late model wide glide tubes and lowers into the early tripple trees (41mm). but the length of the later tubes are longer, depending on the model taken off of. GMA sells a kit so you can keep your lower legs. but you will need a diff. hub, or you can have a adaptor made to fit the star hub. and then have the bracket(s) made to fit what ever you need to make a disk brake set up happen.
I have been toying with the idea, but the set up (stock) I have right now, all the parts are just to nice to screw with right now.but i'm collecting up the parts,now to find a left hand 3/4 bore master cyl, the hunt goes on
mbskeam
