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Old 07-13-2016, 08:03 AM
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Default looking to do my 48 with a springer front end

I found a couple of pics online, but didn't see anything on here when I did a search. I want to put a springer front end on my 48, but I want it to size up the same as my stock. I don't want to rake it or put a skinny front wheel on, I want to keep it the same, just switch out the forks. does anyone know who makes one I can just basically swap out?

I found this post from 2012, i'll check out led sled, but just wondering if there is anything more recent...
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Old 07-13-2016, 10:11 AM
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With enough $$ you can do almost anything. Hopefully, you plan on keeping the bike forever.
 
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Old 07-13-2016, 01:58 PM
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Yeah its gonna cost you. After 10 years there are still only a couple companies making springers for rubermounts.
 
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Yeah its gonna cost you. After 10 years there are still only a couple companies making springers for rubermounts.
Rubbermounts make the price jump from 3-400$ to about 2000.
 
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yeah i looked it up on led sled. the front end with new brake setup $1500-$2000. whew....
 
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Default Springer front end

Everyone I have called say they do not make springers for my 2015 48. They say springer forks for the rubber mounts don't exist. It would severely limit turning radius.

Can anyone have information to the contrary?
 
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Originally Posted by Dented
Everyone I have called say they do not make springers for my 2015 48. They say springer forks for the rubber mounts don't exist. It would severely limit turning radius.

Can anyone have information to the contrary?
Yes it does limit turning radius.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...rty-eight.html
 
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Originally Posted by Rog48
Yeah its gonna cost you. After 10 years there are still only a couple companies making springers for rubermounts.
Mine is a frame mount, but why does that make a difference? Just curious
 
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Originally Posted by Shackleford
Mine is a frame mount, but why does that make a difference? Just curious
The width of the frame below the stem causes limited turning.
The fork legs hit the frame.
 
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I checked it out. I can work with this definitely.
 
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