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Performance Road Glide Upgrades You Wish You Had

Performance Road Glide Upgrades You Wish You Had


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This 2019 Road Glide came back for MORE...one of our local customers dropped this bike off straight from the show room floor about 2 years ago. We upgraded it to a 128" motor build, new Kraus Bars, Ohlins suspension and more. To check out that overhaul click HERE

This time around we went New Rotors, Swingarm, Chain Drive Conversion, Front Suspension, Triple Trees and more. Photos below to checkout the completed project. 

First up, the front fork setup. We used the Gold Pro-One 49mm Fork Tubes +2" Over stock (24.875"), paired with a set of GP Suspension 25mm Front Cartridge Kit also +2" Over. Final piece for this setup was the Slyfox 49mm Triple Trees

GP Suspension 25mm Front Cartridge Kit for 2014-2023 Harley Touring

Slyfox 49mm Triple Trees for 2014-2023 Harley Touring

Slyfox 49mm Triple Trees for 2014-2023 Harley Touring

While the front forks were going back together, we upgraded the Rotors to Galfers new Oversized Wave Rotor Wraith Kit, which includes 2 front rotors and 2 Nissin Calipers. Plus check out the new rubbers. Metzeler Cruisetec Front Tire - 130/60B19 and Metzeler Cruisetec Rear Tire - 180/55B18

Galfer Oversize Wave Lug Mount Rotor Wraith Kit for 2015-2023 Harley Road Glide

Galfer Oversize Wave Lug Mount Rotor Wraith Kit for 2015-2023 Harley Road Glide

Galfer Oversize Wave Lug Mount Rotor Wraith Kit for 2015-2023 Harley Road Glide

Once the front was finished we broke the Primary apart and started on the Swingarm and Chain Kit conversion. 

MyMachinist Polished M8 Bagger Swingarm

MyMachinist Polished M8 Bagger Swingarm

MyMachinist Polished M8 Bagger Swingarm

MyMachinist Polished M8 Bagger Swingarm

Once the Swingarm was mounted, we the got the rear wheel mounted and began mounting the pieces for the chain kit. The Sprocket kit we used was the Black/Gold Alloy Art Cush Drive 53-tooth Chain Sprocket.

Alloy Art Black/Gold Cush Drive Chain Sprocket for 2009-2022 Harley Touring

Alloy Art Cush Drive Chain Sprocket for 2009-2022 Harley Touring

Back rotor setup is the matching rear Galfer Wave Rotor and Nissin Caliper and custom brake lines.

Galfer Wave Rear Brake Rotor for 2008-2020 Harley Touring

Galfer Wave Rear Brake Rotor for 2008-2020 Harley Touring

Wa paired the Alloy Art Sprocket with a Black EK 530 Chain.

EK 530 Series ZVX3 Sealed Chain - Black

EK 530 Series ZVX3 Sealed Chain - Black

After fitting the chain, we put the Primary back together and added a few final pieces to this project.

This particular customer wanted the option to mount his Tour-Pak for trips so we swapped the reserviour mounts to Ohlins new brackets. They gives you more clearance to run the Harley Tour-Pak.

Ohlins Shocks HD 044 Twin 13" for 2014-2023 Harley Touring

Ohlins Shocks HD 044 Twin 13" for 2014-2023 Harley Touring

After that we got the bags back on, gas tank mounted and gave the bike a good wipe down after final inspection.

Love the way this bike turned out and all the extras that really put this bike over the top. Final project pics are below. Hit us up with any questions.

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