Franks Forks Hard-Chromed Fork Tubes
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.
- 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: 22.25”
- Ø 41.3 mm
- thread: M35 x 1.5
- replaces Harley-Davidson part number HD 45930-00
- USA
- gross weight: 4.6 kg
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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