Gunna do it. Putting a springer front end! Need help..
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Hey guys,
So, I've decided I'm going to take the plunge and put a springer front end on my ride. Yes, it will be black to match the rest of the bike. But, I do need some help. Here's a link to the one I like..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK...mZ260296133700
But what I'm confused about is, what does -2" over, 4+ over and all that mean? Is it the rake of the forks? I'm not sure exactly what I would put on...
And, what else would I need to make this work? New rim, hub, brake caliper, brake lines, rotor.... what else would I need? I'm hoping to collect the parts slowly, and have it done by the end of this year, or early next year.
Thanks for the help guys!
Adrian
So, I've decided I'm going to take the plunge and put a springer front end on my ride. Yes, it will be black to match the rest of the bike. But, I do need some help. Here's a link to the one I like..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK...mZ260296133700
But what I'm confused about is, what does -2" over, 4+ over and all that mean? Is it the rake of the forks? I'm not sure exactly what I would put on...
And, what else would I need to make this work? New rim, hub, brake caliper, brake lines, rotor.... what else would I need? I'm hoping to collect the parts slowly, and have it done by the end of this year, or early next year.
Thanks for the help guys!
Adrian
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4 over would be stock length + 4 inches and if you were purchasing that assembly you would need a wheel to fit the 3/4 axle plus axle and the other items you mentioned. I know a dealer by me did one last year and it looked real nice (Brunswick H D ) and I have seen some on the forums I visit. Good Luck
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risers and bars as they are a different width than yours... wheel, fender,light, brake caliper and maybe disc.
you should talk to someone about getting the exact length you need also a great post was done in the past on here about doing his bob with the springer front end.
also make sure there is a good damping system for the springer you do not want it to pogo on you.
you should talk to someone about getting the exact length you need also a great post was done in the past on here about doing his bob with the springer front end.
also make sure there is a good damping system for the springer you do not want it to pogo on you.
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I was looking at a springer front end. If you go to ebay stores and go to kc international and look at their springer front ends they have a chart to tell you if you need 2" under or 2" over ext. But it's the legnth of the front end. It says:
approximate distance from the bottom of your frame neck to center line of axle on our stock springer is 22 1/4"
if you stock fork measures:
19-21" you should use the 2" under
21-23" you should use the stock 22"
23-25" you should use the 2" over
25-27" you should use the 4" over
and so on for 6", 8", 10" over
maybe the person your buying from has a chart like this they go by
approximate distance from the bottom of your frame neck to center line of axle on our stock springer is 22 1/4"
if you stock fork measures:
19-21" you should use the 2" under
21-23" you should use the stock 22"
23-25" you should use the 2" over
25-27" you should use the 4" over
and so on for 6", 8", 10" over
maybe the person your buying from has a chart like this they go by
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Hey guys,
So, I've decided I'm going to take the plunge and put a springer front end on my ride. Yes, it will be black to match the rest of the bike. But, I do need some help. Here's a link to the one I like..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK-CUSTOM-SPRINGER-FRONT-END-4-OVER-FITS-HARLEY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a543Q7c39Q3 a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q 2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem260296133700QQitemZ2602961337 00
But what I'm confused about is, what does -2" over, 4+ over and all that mean? Is it the rake of the forks? I'm not sure exactly what I would put on...
And, what else would I need to make this work? New rim, hub, brake caliper, brake lines, rotor.... what else would I need? I'm hoping to collect the parts slowly, and have it done by the end of this year, or early next year.
Thanks for the help guys!
Adrian
So, I've decided I'm going to take the plunge and put a springer front end on my ride. Yes, it will be black to match the rest of the bike. But, I do need some help. Here's a link to the one I like..
But what I'm confused about is, what does -2" over, 4+ over and all that mean? Is it the rake of the forks? I'm not sure exactly what I would put on...
And, what else would I need to make this work? New rim, hub, brake caliper, brake lines, rotor.... what else would I need? I'm hoping to collect the parts slowly, and have it done by the end of this year, or early next year.
Thanks for the help guys!
Adrian
Regarding making it work, check Demon Cycles website. They sell kits that come with a front rim that is pretty reasonably priced. You should be able to re-use your existing brakes, lines, etc.
Good luck, I'll be putting their wide-glide front end on my scoot this winter!!
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