Springer conversion for a 2015 Softail Slim FLS
#21
What do you guys think of this set up? It's a crossbones, but has the same handlebars as a Slim, set up on a springer front end. At least I would have to change the handle bars which I like. I wouldn't rise as much as in this case tho. Now I'm starting to wonder if I can remount the stock brake caliper with ABS. It would probably save a boat load of cash too. Any thoughts?
#22
Depending on what springer you choose, you may not have the option to buy the different top clamp that will allow you to use yours slims risers/bars. Best deciding what springse you want first then see if anyone makes a top clamp for that springer that will do this.
As for the caliper, I don't know about the ABS, but I run a 6 piston caliper on my train, and as far as I could find no one makes a 6 pot caliper for springers let alone one for a 320mm (13") rotor. Mine is actually off a telescopic front end. I just bought the opposite side, flipped it over on my springer with an aftermarket soringer mount
As for the caliper, I don't know about the ABS, but I run a 6 piston caliper on my train, and as far as I could find no one makes a 6 pot caliper for springers let alone one for a 320mm (13") rotor. Mine is actually off a telescopic front end. I just bought the opposite side, flipped it over on my springer with an aftermarket soringer mount
#24
Depends what springer he buys truckin, there's a lot of 3/4" axle springers out there, so that would mean a bearing downsize, and I'm pretty certain all springers are narrower, mearning shorter wheel spacers.
Might need to check if the cvo springers used abs, that might be your only option to have a springer and keep abs
Might need to check if the cvo springers used abs, that might be your only option to have a springer and keep abs
#26
Depends what springer he buys truckin, there's a lot of 3/4" axle springers out there, so that would mean a bearing downsize, and I'm pretty certain all springers are narrower, mearning shorter wheel spacers.
Might need to check if the cvo springers used abs, that might be your only option to have a springer and keep abs
Might need to check if the cvo springers used abs, that might be your only option to have a springer and keep abs
It did not have ABS...
#27
Well there you have it, sounds like you have a choice, springer or abs
The only other option I can think of, and if you have lots of money to spend, is to see if Jeri's Springers will build you a custom springer that will accept your factory abs spacer and bearings. Couldn't see why he couldn't seem as though he just about offers every option for a customs made spribger to your specs.
If it was me, I'd be chucking the ABS and going a replica springer, though I'm guessing that's void your warranty
The only other option I can think of, and if you have lots of money to spend, is to see if Jeri's Springers will build you a custom springer that will accept your factory abs spacer and bearings. Couldn't see why he couldn't seem as though he just about offers every option for a customs made spribger to your specs.
If it was me, I'd be chucking the ABS and going a replica springer, though I'm guessing that's void your warranty
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