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Old 05-30-2012, 05:42 PM
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Default Springer front end on fat bob

has anybody done this any pics please i am thinking about these

http://www.jeris-springer.com/standa.../twisted3.html

or these

http://www.pearsoncustoms.com/springer-front-ends.html

The twisted Jeris is my favorite as it matches my sissy bar

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Before you take the Springer plunge, be aware that most Springers are designed for Softail and pre Evo Harley necks. Very few will work on Dyna's, Sportsters or Touring frames without extensive modification. I was able to get a DNA Springer on my Low Rider, but it took a ton of work and time. The only Springer I am aware of that is a direct bolt on is the Paughco and its a two thousand dollar part. I am currently running the Paughco and am very pleased with the quality compared to the DNA. It would be a good idea to make a few calls and verify with the manufactures what will bolt on your bike or you may be looking at a ton of unexpected work and a lot less turning radius than you want. Springers are cool as hell, but a Dyna is a weird animal sometimes.

 
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I love the springer front ends.
 
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I think springers look cool but am curious as to why anyone would take what is supposedly the best handling Harley and ruin the handling with a Springer?
 
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I think springers look cool but am curious as to why anyone would take what is supposedly the best handling Harley and ruin the handling with a Springer?
I couldn't agree more. Its crazy! These fools put on giant apes, slam them to the weeds, install rediculously sized front and rear tires, uncomfortable seats, put the tail lights where they can't hardly be seen, install saddlebags, tour packs, windshields...... its just silly. Why ruin the bikes handling by creating something unique. Makes no sense at all.
 
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Originally Posted by bikerlaw
I couldn't agree more. Its crazy! These fools put on giant apes, slam them to the weeds, install rediculously sized front and rear tires, uncomfortable seats, put the tail lights where they can't hardly be seen, install saddlebags, tour packs, windshields...... its just silly. Why ruin the bikes handling by creating something unique. Makes no sense at all.
You got me on that one Bikerlaw.......................oops!!!
 
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I don't know about the tech stuff. But it would look really good!
 
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Originally Posted by perki48
I think springers look cool but am curious as to why anyone would take what is supposedly the best handling Harley and ruin the handling with a Springer?
Its all about form over function realy could not care less what it handles like :icon_na ughty:
 
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Well when you get your new front end let me take your old one off your hands.
 
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Originally Posted by Snowyone
Well when you get your new front end let me take your old one off your hands.
Well i guess it will be for sale however i am in the UK mega postage costs to the US. And if i do it it will be over the winter so a while away yet.
 


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