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Custom Vehicle Discussions => 2001 FXDWG2/2002 FXDWG3 => Topic started by: nidan on August 31, 2005, 02:38:30 PM
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Despite what the Dealer says, while at Club HOG I saw 2 FXDWG2's with the SE Fork Brace , both guys said it worked great as did another regular WG owner.
The trick is to flip the bracket on the fork legs .
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Does that bracket actually contact the painted fender surface?
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Sure looks like it in that photo. Nidan, is that your bike or do you have a blue one?
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It comes real close , and no it's not mine , I do have a blue one.
I've found a more elegant one , that I hope will fit.
http://cce.web-dynamix.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=143&zenid=ab5fe20d7b2ce536866f83b9408bc47b
the 3 guys I've talked to all said they helped. Mine handles OK , but better is always nice. I've had fork braces on two other bikes and they are a good thing.
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Here's a close up of an SE brace as you can see there is a slight air space
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I have had one on my FXDWG3 since June of 02. Everyone told me it would not fit. It fits perfect.
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Dear Nidan,
I went to the link (web-dynamix) back in Dec. 05' and saw the fork brace on your FXDWG3. today, there is no picture available. The only picture remaining is for a wide glide and totally different from yours. I liked your picture showing the "arch" of the brace. My question, what exactly (i.e., model #) did you order? I'm looking to add one to my FXDWG2 this spring. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
NHGWG2
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The part # is 46097-98
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Nidan,
Much thanks for the information. Again, the web-dynamix site did not have a picture however a price; a steep $220.00 plus I did not care for the looks. A quick peak in Google with your part number (I did not know it was HD) revealed another site; Surdyke at $106. Again, no picture. However, all Harley dealers are selling them for $129.95 that looks like your picture. With your local discounts/specials, that's pretty darn good. Thanks again. I can't wait to purchase and install.
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nidan
Do you have other pics of your ride you could post Always liked the model
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Pics as requested
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Absolutely gorgeous ride dude !
House ain't bad either :D
Thanks for the pic
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thanks , she's one bike of the week 3 times on different forums.
Now that I have the new motor built up , the next step is the fork brace. I'm thinking of getting the one from http://customcycleengineering.com as I think it is much better looking than the SE one. THe 06 SE brace is much nicer looking but of course doesn't fit.
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Confirmation again that this mod works. It is because of this board and others sharing their experiences that I could over ride the Moco and show my service manager that the fork brace would, in fact, work on the WG2. Thanks to all the folks who post here and share their knowledge!
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You guys used the Genuine Harley Softail + Dyna Wide Glide Fork Brace part# 46097-98 for the WG2??
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Can check the part number when I get home. I know the softail and the dyna wide glide braces are different due to the wider spacing on the WG. Hence the moniker Wide Glide! I can confirm the SE Wide Glide brace does fit. Photos and real life experience don't lie.
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Can check the part number when I get home. I know the softail and the dyna wide glide braces are different due to the wider spacing on the WG. Hence the moniker Wide Glide! I can confirm the SE Wide Glide brace does fit. Photos and real life experience don't lie.
Yes please let me know.. I installed the progressive fork springs over the weekend and I really like them!! Much smotther ride and the front end does not dip as much when braking.... Easy install as well!
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46097-98 is the correct HD part number. My suggestion, print a copy of one of the photos below and take it with you to the dealer so they can see how it is mounted.
Good luck with the mod.
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46097-98 is the correct HD part number. My suggestion, print a copy of one of the photos below and take it with you to the dealer so they can see how it is mounted.
Good luck with the mod.
Was extremely easy to install.... Looks great and handling/turning seems to be smoother
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I want to install one myself and I have various tools. How "extremely easy to install" was it? Is it a bolt on or do you have to disassemble the forks? I can do the bolt on but I am not sure I want to tackle the forks. Thanks, Steve.
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I want to install one myself and I have various tools. How "extremely easy to install" was it? Is it a bolt on or do you have to disassemble the forks? I can do the bolt on but I am not sure I want to tackle the forks. Thanks, Steve.
Very easy.. All you need is a Allen key wrench!
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Thanks for the info. Steve.
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Brace came in and I started putting it on but I wondered how much gap was between the brackets that fit over the tubes. I think I will end up with about 1/8 to a 1/4 on each side of the bracket. The pictures don't show that much gap. Any ideas?