If your plan is to use exact size, I'd save it. A lot depends on the look you're going for?
I'd love to build a chopper from the ground up. Only I would rat it all out. So weathered is my thing
I would save it and take the opportunity to learn how to re-lace a wheel myself.
But almost halfway through it I will be calling myself an idiot and kicking myself for not just buying a new one.
But that's just me...
I honestly feel like that is the most likely outcome myself...
Originally Posted by splattttttt
If your plan is to use exact size, I'd save it. A lot depends on the look you're going for?
I'd love to build a chopper from the ground up. Only I would rat it all out. So weathered is my thing
I think I will at least give it a try. The bike will be ridden often and won't be in show quality by any means but I would also like the rear wheel to match the brand new front.
Originally Posted by TStephen
I love old, gnarly looking **** so I'd find a way to save it.
Not sure of the look you're going for though.
Looks like it's ready to ride.
HAHA I wish it were ready... I am to the most difficult stage... SPENDING MONEY.
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I think I will at least give it a try. The bike will be ridden often and won't be in show quality by any means but I would also like the rear wheel to match the brand new front........
Saving that wheel does lend a certain builder 'cred' to the project.
Glad that front end is temporary. I vote girder or leafer.
But are you sure about a -4" springer? Have you mocked the stance with that?
Just curious.
I haven't done a physical mock up... Just a bit of measuring based on TC Bros site info.
aside from photos online, I have seen a local guy running a 4" under springer on stock frame and rake on an early 90s sporty.
The concern is definitely noted...
I am aiming for the bottom of the frame to sit level. It is hard to tell from the photos but the front still has a couple inches to go down before it sits level.
With the -4" springer and the wheel/tire combo ill be going with... It should have 3.5"- 4" of ground clearance.
Worst case scenario it is too low and I would need to fab up slightly taller rockers. I've seen people do it for a lower stance.
But are you sure about a -4" springer? Have you mocked the stance with that?
Just curious.
This may be ignorance on my part, but it was explained to me once that -4in. referred to old front ends but would translate to -2in. on a sportster. The only way to confirm would be to get the axle to stem dimension from the front end you desire.