Franks Forks Hard-Chromed Fork Tubes
- Fork tubes by Franks Forks
- fits all Touring models 1997-2001, FLHR(C/I/S) models 2002-2008 both sides, all fairing equipped Touring models 2002-2005 right side only, FLST 2000-2017, FXST 2000-2015, FXDWG 2000-2005
- steel, hard-chromed
- length: 20.25”
- Ø 41.3 mm
- thread: M35 x 1.5
- replaces Harley-Davidson part number HD 45890-97
- USA
- gross weight: 4.19 kg
Steel fork tubes in standard length and oversizes up to +12” for various Harley models. The tubes are cylindrical ground before they get a hard chrome coat.
Ø 41.3 mm, for Touring 1997-2008, Softail 2000-2017, and FXDWG 2000-2005
Although they look very similar to their predecessors, they should not be confused with the older tubes. The damping interior at the lower end is considerably shorter, leaving about 8 mm more space for fork springs and the piston of the damper tube.
- Standard length for Touring models is 20.25” (514 mm, OEM 45890-97).
- Standard length for FLST models is 22.25” (565 mm, OEM 45930-00).
- Standard length for FXST and Dyna Wide Glide models is 24.25” (616 mm, OEM 45417-00).
To choose the right length please compare to the existing tubes.
Show-chromed vs. Hard chromed
From the chemist's point of view, chrome is always the same: a kind of metal with a defined hardness and resistance against wear. From this point of view no chrome is harder than any other one. The secrets behind the terms show-chromed and hard chromed are
- the preparation of the base, which is chromed, and
- the thickness of the chrome layer.
Show-chrome means a thin layer (up to 1 µm) on a highly polished base. This layer has not the same longevity as the so-called hard chrome, simply due to its lesser thickness.
Hard chroming means applying galvanically a substantially thicker chrome layer on the base. Due to its thickness the finished surface is much more durable and withstands corrosion better than show-chrome.
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