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Discussion topics for Harley-Davidson Wide Glide motorcycles:

• 86 fxwg (By Jd, 2023-02-19)
• Late 1984 Harley FXWG (By Bob Wyman, 2021-03-17)
• Stitchwitch (By Donna, 2020-12-18)
• Kimmo (By Kimmo K Kujala, 2020-03-29)
• Just got my 85 FXWG (By Charles, 2017-12-24)
• FlynDiamond (By Mike, 2017-12-24)
• Frame Rake Triple tree rake (By Charles Mcghee, 2017-11-06)
• What 85 fxwg has a factory chain drive (By Bert Hughes, 2017-07-19)
• 1986 FXWG (By Tommy, 2017-05-31)
  • RE: 1986 FXWG (By MIKE MORGENTHALE, 2017-06-01)
    • RE: 1986 FXWG (By RydinFool, 2022-01-10)
  • RE: 1986 FXWG (By AE M, 2023-06-13)
• My bike (By Cameron, 2017-04-06)
• regular size battery was tight so put in smaller (By mg, 2017-01-10)
• Darin T (By Daz, 2016-12-04)
• Inner Primary (By Mark, 2016-03-13)
  • RE: Inner Primary (By AE M, 2023-06-13)
• opinions on a 1986 FXWG (By mikey, 2015-07-18)
• I have one (By bb007, 2014-11-29)
• ´81 Flame Glide vin ?? (By Nuckle head, 2014-07-24)
• gbear (By Bobby H, 2014-06-28)
• 1980 Glide gas tank (By Scar55, 2014-01-28)
  • RE: 1980 Glide gas tank (By Bill Denson, 2014-06-17)
• Looking for my Love (By O\'man, 2013-10-28)
  • RE: Looking for my Love (By JDKring, 2013-12-11)
• 81 FXWG owner (By randy, 2013-07-09)
  • RE: 81 FXWG owner (By JDKring, 2013-12-11)
• MY 1986 FXWG (By AK, 2013-02-04)
• 1984 Wideglide (By Willie, 2012-10-28)
• owner (By charlie church, 2012-10-05)
• What is the fork oil capacity on a 1981 Wide Glide (By 1981 Wide Glide, 2012-07-27)
• RE: (By Snowyone, 2012-07-11)
• common transmission problems (By scott, 2012-07-04)
• 1981 wide glide (By don, 2012-05-17)
  • RE: 1981 wide glide (By don, 2012-05-17)
• New Member (By Dan-O, 2012-04-27)
• wireing for brakes on my wide glide (By rooster1964, 2012-04-10)
• terry kennedy (By terry kennedy, 2012-03-05)
• Auzzie Icon Sydney (By Hucko, 2011-09-30)
• 85 wide glide (By brian mcintosh, 2011-09-25)
• Dave (By Dave, 2011-08-30)
• Customizing (By BadBoy, 2011-07-08)
• 85 fxwg rattlebox (By b. snyder, 2011-07-05)
• Thinking about one. (By Pipe, 2011-02-11)
• FXWG. WORTH BUYING? (By Richspace, 2011-02-10)
  • RE: FXWG. WORTH BUYING? (By chris, 2012-12-31)
• 85 wide glide 1340 lower oil hose (By Ed, 2010-10-26)
• gary (By gary wilhite, 2010-09-29)
• Need gas tank for ´81 wide glide (By DC, 2010-05-24)
• 1980 wide Glide Inner Primary is broke - need another!! (By Y141972@aol.com, 2010-05-20)
• 1980 WG (By Y141972@aol.com, 2010-05-20)
• question about 1983 to 1983 and one half (By dave pugsley, 2010-03-30)
• Restoring an 84 Wide Glide (By Brian, 2010-02-20)
• Captain (By Pat, 2010-01-04)
• spudz46 (By spudz46, 2009-12-17)
• owner (By tom robertson, 2009-10-11)
• How many flamed? (By Bob I., 2009-09-25)
  • RE: How many flamed? (By FXWG, 2009-09-26)
    • RE: How many flamed? (By Kevin Johnson, 2016-03-18)
      • RE: How many flamed? (By MIKE MORGENTHALE, 2017-05-23)
  • RE: How many flamed? (By gchas86, 2010-02-02)
    • RE: How many flamed? (By Kevin Johnson, 2016-03-18)
  • RE: How many flamed? (By AK, 2013-02-04)
• Not an 84 Wide Glide! (By John, 2009-08-24)
  • RE: Not an 84 Wide Glide! (By Jim, 2009-09-10)
• RedDog (By Gray Bikers, 2009-05-25)
• RedDog (By Gray Bikers, 2009-05-25)
• rider (By Doc, 2009-05-02)
• Help with rego (By jon, 2009-04-27)
• electronic module location? (By bentbrent33, 2009-04-15)
• Changing the stock 4 spd. to a Baker 6 spd. (By eanderson, 2009-04-06)
• problems with 85 wide glide? (By John Black, 2009-03-25)
  • RE: problems with 85 wide glide? (By bentbrent33, 2009-04-15)
    • RE: problems with 85 wide glide? (By John Black, 2009-04-15)
• 80 FXWG 1340 (By jan, 2008-12-01)
  • RE: 80 FXWG 1340 (By chris, 2009-08-17)
• logan (By jon, 2008-11-25)
• History (By kva, 2008-11-03)
• wideglide12885 (By kevin keath, 2008-05-02)
• Tire (By Alex, 2008-02-03)
• 1981 HD wide glide (By B-Rad, 2007-11-11)
• JohnB445 (By John, 2007-10-27)
  • RE: JohnB445 (By Jim, 2007-12-11)
• black hand controls for 1980 hd fxwg (By ALMOST RESTORED, 2007-09-10)
• Spider (By Spider, 2007-09-05)
  • RE: Spider (By AK, 2013-02-04)
• oil spitting out of tail pipe (By 83 wide glide se, 2007-09-04)
  • RE: oil spitting out of tail pipe (By Buzz, 2007-10-08)
• Mongo (By \\, 2007-09-02)
• primary chain oil feed (By tj-perth, 2007-08-27)
  • RE: primary chain oil feed (By Jim, 2007-12-27)
  • RE: primary chain oil feed (By mg, 2017-01-10)
• Kris Jackson` (By Kris, 2007-07-07)
• throttle kid (By moonshine, 2007-07-04)
• Reserve (By w.davis, 2007-03-07)
• How many Wide Glides were made in 1985? (By Popester, 2007-02-01)
  • RE: How many Wide Glides were made in 1985? (By ray, 2009-10-02)
    • RE: How many Wide Glides were made in 1985? (By juan, 2009-11-25)
  • RE: How many Wide Glides were made in 1985? (By juan, 2009-11-25)
  • RE: How many Wide Glides were made in 1985? (By rem, 2012-10-15)
• wiring question (By robs85wg, 2006-09-22)
  • RE: wiring question (By rooster1964, 2012-04-10)
• 85 fxwg forward control extensions (By chopper, 2006-09-22)
  • RE: 85 fxwg forward control extensions (By Nickel, 2007-07-14)
• starter solenoid (By robs85wg, 2006-08-31)
• mook (By stellar, 2006-08-25)
• tranny drain plug location (By Fernando, 2006-08-22)
• 1981 wide glide (By C. Farrell, 2006-08-13)
• 85 wide glide transmission (By matt, 2006-03-04)
  • RE: 85 wide glide transmission (By ROBS85WG, 2006-08-31)
• Stock 85 (By Stock 85, 2006-01-26)
  • RE: Stock 85 (By Jay, 2006-02-02)
• 1981 harley davidson fxwg wide glide (By voodoo13, 2006-01-06)
  • RE: 1981 harley davidson fxwg wide glide (By K.B., 2006-01-06)
  • RE: 1981 harley davidson fxwg wide glide (By Sissy, 2009-03-22)
• HUTJY (By HUTJY, 2005-12-02)
  • RE: HUTJY (By K.B., 2005-12-04)
• Air Cleaner for Keihin carb (By Blindog, 2005-11-22)
• 83 Wide Glide (By PH, 2005-10-08)
  • RE: 83 Wide Glide (By moparmat, 2009-12-09)
• Motorcycle (By PH, 2005-10-08)
• Xenon Conversion Kit Available? (By Blackops, 2005-10-07)
  • RE: Xenon Conversion Kit Available? (By jim, 2006-08-01)
• 1983 Harley-Davidson FXWG (By Ed Collins, 2005-08-26)
  • RE: 1983 Harley-Davidson FXWG (By moparmat, 2009-12-09)
  • RE: 1983 Harley-Davidson FXWG (By david a kassel, 2014-06-30)
• fxwg value (By pipe, 2005-08-23)
  • RE: fxwg value (By Blackops, 2005-10-07)
    • RE: fxwg value (By Bill Denson, 2014-06-17)
  • RE: fxwg value (By Kevin, 2006-11-01)
  • RE: fxwg value (By tj-perth, 2007-08-27)
  • RE: fxwg value (By jan, 2008-12-01)
    • RE: fxwg value (By Finishline, 2012-06-21)
• Whitdarter (By Whit, 2005-07-11)
• Exhaust for Wide Glide (By scottr, 2005-06-25)
  • RE: Exhaust for Wide Glide (By Jay, Cardiff, UK, 2005-06-25)
    • RE: Exhaust for Wide Glide (By scottr, 2005-06-27)
      • RE: Exhaust for Wide Glide (By Jay, Cardiff, UK, 2005-06-27)
  • RE: Exhaust for Wide Glide (By Jay, Cardiff, UK, 2005-06-25)
  • RE: Exhaust for Wide Glide (By Iain H, 2007-03-26)
  • RE: Exhaust for Wide Glide (By redbrickjohn, 2011-12-03)
• lower end rebuild (By 83 fxwg, 2005-03-26)
• 1985 WIDE GLIDE (By Wideone85, 2005-03-10)
  • RE: 1985 WIDE GLIDE (By Freebird 1, 2005-08-04)
  • RE: 1985 WIDE GLIDE (By Doogle, 2010-05-08)
• better than new (By tripower03, 2005-02-16)
• CHANGING FRONTENDS ON MY 78 FXE SUPERGLIDE WITH AN FXWG´S FRT (By KAP, 2005-01-24)
• MR. (By Ed Collins, 2004-07-22)
• GREAT BIKE,ONE FOR SALE (By JACK, 2004-07-01)
  • RE: GREAT BIKE,ONE FOR SALE (By DEAN SMITH, 2004-07-04)
    • RE: GREAT BIKE,ONE FOR SALE (By douglas bevan, 2004-11-12)
• Apologies for photo (By Jay, 2004-05-20)
  • RE: Apologies for photo (By Jay, 2004-05-21)
• Seat (By jakem33, 2004-03-28)
  • RE: Seat (By NN, 2004-04-08)
    • RE: Seat (By Jay, 2004-04-09)
  • RE: Seat (By Frank, 2004-04-17)
    • RE: Seat (By Jay, 2004-04-19)
      • RE: Seat (By Frank, 2004-04-21)
    • RE: Seat (By Iain H, 2007-03-26)
  • RE: Seat (By jm, 2008-04-25)
  • RE: Seat (By jm, 2008-04-26)
  • RE: Seat (By Pat, 2010-01-04)
• EXHAUST PIPES (By NN, 2004-02-25)
  • RE: EXHAUST PIPES (By Southywideglide, 2008-12-19)
• Comment (By NN, 2004-02-21)
• RE: Comment (By NN, 2003-10-25)
  • RE: (By NN, 2004-03-04)
  • RE: 1980 FXWG (By Tom, 2006-02-12)
  • RE: (By tj-perth, 2007-08-27)
• FXWG (By Larry, 2003-09-30)
• ORIGINAL PAINT (By SCBRIG, 2003-07-29)
  • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By rawanajr, 2003-10-07)
  • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By 85 FXWG, 2003-12-02)
    • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By R Butler, 2004-04-02)
      • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By jm, 2008-04-25)
        • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By batman, 2010-09-06)
  • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By NN, 2004-02-08)
  • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By your mileage may, 2006-05-28)
    • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By ROBS85WG, 2006-08-31)
  • RE: ORIGINAL PAINT (By batman, 2010-09-06)
• RE: Comment (By NN, 2003-06-13)
  • RE: (By NN, 2004-03-04)
• How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By NN, 2003-03-21)
  • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By Wibo, 2004-02-25)
    • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By douglas Bevan, 2004-11-12)
  • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By NN, 2004-03-27)
    • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By Jay, 2004-04-21)
      • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By Karl, 2004-06-10)
        • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By Jay, 2004-07-02)
        • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By jerry, 2004-07-05)
    • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By ss, 2004-06-08)
      • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By Jay, 2004-07-02)
  • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By jeff, 2011-05-26)
  • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By Mopho, 2012-04-27)
  • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By JAS, 2012-06-13)
  • RE: How much for a 1985 Wide Glide (By Brian Eardley, 2019-12-24)
• Comment (By NN, 2003-03-01)
• The best (By greg, 2002-07-14)
  • RE: The best (By will, 2003-08-06)
• RE: Comment (By NN, 2002-06-18)
  • RE: (By rawanajr, 2003-10-07)
• RE: Comment (By NN, 2002-05-23)
  • RE: (By Southywideglide, 2008-12-19)

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