What makes a wide glide a wide glide?
The standard Softail weighs 695 pounds dry, while the Wide Glide only weighs 647. The distinctive stretched rear fender on the Softail contributes to its iconic look and is absent on the Wide Glide. The defining characteristics of the Wide Glide are the substantial looking triple clamps and raked forks.
What is a Harley Wide Glide?
The Wide Glide model (FXDWG in the Harley alphabet) that is the subject of this review is the most stylish of all the Dyna Glide models. It is the fullest Dyna Glide expression of the factory custom concept that Harley-Davidson has been refining since the late 1970’s.
Whats the difference between a Super Glide and a Wide Glide?
The Wide glide has a more comfortable touring centric stock seat. The Wide Glide will also fit you better if your’re 5’10” or taller. if you’re much over 6′ the Superglide feels a bit cramped with the stock setup of seat bars and controls. You can easily upgrade to dual discs on the Superglide, not so easy on the WG.
Will a Wide Glide fit on a Sportster?
Harley Sportsters had 35mm tubes up until 1988 and then upgraded to 39mm tubes. If you’re considering converting to a Wide Glide front end, there are no factory triple trees that will fit the 7/8″ stem. These will contain all the needed parts, including triple trees, spacers, etc. …
What size is a wide glide front end?
9.875″
How wide is a wide glide front end?
49mm on the newer tubes and 41mm on the older ones.
Can you put a Springer front end on a Wide Glide?
You can run wide glide wheels if different spacers are used. You will need to use a springer type brake caliper to complete the install.
How much does a Dyna Wide Glide weight?
| Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Dimensions, Aerodynamics and weight | |
|---|---|
| Rear Brakes Dimensions – Disc Dimensions | – |
| Curb Weight (including fluids) | 309.8 kg (683.0 pounds) |
| Dry Weight | 294.8 kg (650.0 pounds) |
| Front Percentage of Weight | – |
What motor is in the Dyna Wide Glide?
Harley Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide
| Make Model | Harley Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, Twin Cam 96 vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1584 cc / 96 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 95.3 x 111.1 mm |
How much HP does a stock Harley 103 have?
The stock Horsepower rating is around 64 peak horsepower. On the lower RPMs, where you will usually ride, it has around 45-55 Horse Power.