Measurements for a Springer front end | Harley Davidson Forums
Sep 23, 2021 · Measure from the center/axle of the front wheel (with a properly inflated tire) straight up to the top of where the neck will be when the front frame rail is 6" from the ground. With a 30° rake and a 90° imaginary right triangle angle, the angle at the front axle is 60° so...
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Mar 19, 2010 · I have a 2003 FXSTS. Front end maintenance is no big deal. Lot easier than replacing leaking fork seals. I had a 2001 Road King and I much prefer the ride of the springer.
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Oct 12, 2014 · You guys are killing me. I want a springer so bad. Actually, I would LOVE to find a springer front end for my Super Glide (I check Craigslist every day). That would look so good. I priced it out at Strokers and it would be an easy $3k. That just hurts. My brother's neighbor traded his for an FLH front end even up. How I wish I had been there ...
Any sportster owners with a springer front end? - Harley Davidson …
Mar 22, 2011 · Mine is a 2 under with a 21" rim. The biggest problem I had with the install was getting the rim/tire centered between the fork legs. DNA supplies spacers with both the front end, and also with the brake caliper. It's up to you to decide how many and where they go. You'll also need different risers than what you currently have on the sporty ...
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Dec 22, 2012 · As you I like the concept/look of the springer front ends and have no personal exprerience with them, but long time HD dealer folks have told me to avoid due to poor handling, squeaks, rattles, etc. Pointed out that current hydraulic forks is by far the best arrangement on a bike and why factories don't offer them on a regular basis.
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Jul 30, 2015 · It's not really "plug and play". If you find a springer a lot is going to have to be changed out in the way of making it work. Springers are wide front ends and yours is a narrow. There are a few companies that make them -2" especially for Sportsters so if you don't mind paying the money for one you can go that route.
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Apr 19, 2010 · Jeri's Springer Front End - Rake and Trail Explained Your front suspension geometry is defined by the following six variables which are defined as: OFFSET: Centerline of the top steering neck to the centerline of the top of the fork tubes. RAKE: The angle in degrees of the steering neck from the vertical cord.
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Oct 13, 2012 · It IS a good looking bike, but the springer handling characteristics, weight and performance are no match for the hydraulic front forks. Hence the hydraulics being introduced in 1953, and the springer phased out. A springer fork just …
Springer Front End For Dyna | Harley Davidson Forums
Nov 23, 2009 · As well, a wide springer off a Heritage Springer or a Springer Softail. You'd only need a narrow glide rim if you were replacing the 19" with a 21", as a Dyna's front wheel IS a narrowglide.....unless you have an 2008 or newer, where they changed the forks and wheel.
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May 29, 2010 · Their springer front end is $1800 and not sure if it comes with the mono shock or it's an additional part to get. Plus I'll have to get a bigger rim to make the front end look nice. So, I'm looking at over $2000 on parts alone and not including any labor.
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