Harley front end

[jedi-]

My front end arrived today:eusa_dance: Harley inverted front end.
I'll just have a couple of sleeves to make and a couple of other small bits and I should be ready to bolt it straight on.

 

[TURBOVMAX]

Hey now! that's nice. What was the donor bike?

 

[jedi-]

Hey now! that's nice. What was the donor bike?

Brand new $449 from Jireh.

 

[TURBOVMAX]

That's a super find... just checked them out. You can get them extended also. Do you happen to know what the weight is with the triple clamp?

 

[jedi-]

That's a super find... just checked them out. You can get them extended also. Do you happen to know what the weight is with the triple clamp?

No idea, sorry, I'm sure it's heavier than stock. There are a bunch of different lengths available like you say, even under stock also. Mine are stock Harley length as I know it's close to Vmax length.
The conventional style are even cheaper, but I wanted the inverted style for the "look".

 

[TURBOVMAX]

No idea, sorry, I'm sure it's heavier than stock. There are a bunch of different lengths available like you say, even under stock also. Mine are stock Harley length as I know it's close to Vmax length.
The conventional style are even cheaper, but I wanted the inverted style for the "look".

I was just curious... it does look like it belongs and I like it! Very affordable. That money would only cover the price of having a few stock parts chrome plated.

 

[one2dmax]

Yep, we had bought one of the raked setups for the inlaws Harley and when we sold the bike the guy wanted that front end (65mm). When you make that stuff would you consider posting the specs or making an extra set?

I've seen a V-Rod set on a Vmax that looked very nice.

The setup he has is EXTREMELY heavy. The top and bottom triples are solid with no hogging out on the underside.

Sean

 

[maxcruiser]

Damn Jedi, looks great!

That bike will be a very custom, one off ride - maybe it can be called the HardleyMax!

I would be interested in the pieces needed to make it fit on the max frame.

Would make a nice winter project.

Mike

 

[x-iled]

really nice! integrating harley components onto the bike. is the internal throttle, flushed controls and hidden wires next on your list for the bars? lol would be a real stunner to see a vmax front end this clean

 

[joelyons50023]

I wonder if the xr1200 front end would be a better for the weight also what all is involved to get one of harleys front ends on a max

 

[jedi-]

Done, I'll do a guide on this tomorrow if anyone's interested with dimensions etc.
I'll design a steering stop setup and laser profile it shortly.

 

[vmaxinID]

Wholy shit, you are a Jedi...

 

[dannymax]

That front end looks great on a max....the hidden axle is uber trick!! :thumbs up:

 

[one2dmax]

Awesome. Any specs you feel like giving up please send to me. I'd even take a set of adapters if you would make a spare set,

Sean

 

[jedi-]

Awesome. Any specs you feel like giving up please send to me. I'd even take a set of adapters if you would make a spare set,

Sean

I'll do the write-up tomorrow with the specs, it's piss easy, only one sleeve which can be bought of the shelf if need be and the machining down from 1" to 25 mm on the Harley stem, other than that everything works with the original Max bearings etc . The only slightly tricky piece will be the steering stop, but I'll draw it up and can supply laser cut ones if needed or I can supply a dxf file to anyone who wants it.

 

[one2dmax]

Yep, I knew it was a matter of some spacers and as noted I even had the front end but didn't get the chance to mess with it. Thanks for doing the leg work! I am sure many can benefit from your work. The front ends are insanely heavy though so for the guy looking for the best option would probably be a VROD inverted front. not sure on the complete diff but I bet it is close enough.

Sean

 

[vmax626]

I knw one thing,
When a harley rider gets a good look at that ..
He`s going to be awfully confused LOL.
they wot know what to think :rofl_200::rofl_200::rofl_200:
I can`t wait to see that monster complete.
Great job on a beautiful bike.
Jedi you are a true mechanical master.:eusa_dance:
<<Dave>>

 

[jedi-]

Got around to designing the steering stop. There's plenty of ways of doing it, but this is what I have come up with as it's just a bolt on affair to the tree.
I have it in DXF format if anyone wants it.

 

[gunrunner]

Well this answers my question then . Thats looking fantastic , i bet you are looking forward to getting it on the road .. :clapping:

 

[odieoh24]

wish you would have worked this out before i spent tons putting the r1 forks on my max lol! i'm on my second set of triples and my third set of forks. currently running the chromed 06 R1 front end with the 03 wheel. great job on all the mods you've done on the bike!

later odieoh24