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Old 02-07-2013 | 11:43 AM
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I run HHI 4 piston calipers on three of the Springers and so do about 50 people I know with Heritage Springers. No one has had any issue with fatigue on the front end
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by FLYING_BURRITO_BROTHER
Don' you have any concerns that adding those much more powerful brakes on the front of the springer will cause metal fatigue in the forks? I believe there is an engineering reason the Moco did not put a more powerful stopper on the front.
The only reason they used a small brake was for styling. Originally I believed they didn't use big brakes because they would bind the front end, but after a lot of research I found that not to be the case.

As it turns out, the Springer is more durable than standard front ends and adding more brake just means I can lock up easier.
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 12:26 PM
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You missed the post where he said he was getting it. Nice to see you're dressed by the way!
. . . only on fEsTiVe occasions.
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hspring03
I run HHI 4 piston calipers on three of the Springers and so do about 50 people I know with Heritage Springers. No one has had any issue with fatigue on the front end

+1, and I'm another happy user too.

Now, if I could only convince my wife that I need the matching chrome rear caliper....
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 01:58 PM
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Don't forget the chrome swingarm too....

 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYING_BURRITO_BROTHER
I'd never own any Harley BUT a springer.

A.) Cool factor and unique
B.) Rides awesome, less brake dive
C.) Did I mention cool factor? People are constantly asking you about it...
I'll second less front end brake dive. Out of 3 bikes I have one that is not a springer, its an 11 SG and I hate the feel of the front end compared to a springer.
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 09:16 PM
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I'll second less front end brake dive. Out of 3 bikes I have one that is not a springer, its an 11 SG and I hate the feel of the front end compared to a springer.
That would be cool. Springer SG....
 
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Old 02-07-2013 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYING_BURRITO_BROTHER
Don' you have any concerns that adding those much more powerful brakes on the front of the springer will cause metal fatigue in the forks? I believe there is an engineering reason the Moco did not put a more powerful stopper on the front.
My bike came out of Moco with a 4 piston hd caliper. Last year they made a springer in 09.
 
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Old 02-08-2013 | 12:27 AM
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Can someone shed light on a wheel tyre combo

Can I run a 4.25x18 with a 160 tyre?

Or do I have to go 18x3.5 with a 150?
 
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Old 02-08-2013 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rockinred
My bike came out of Moco with a 4 piston hd caliper. Last year they made a springer in 09.


What? I have an 09 bones...they made it thru 2011.... We're talking about springers and the single puck brake they have.
 
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