Springer front end for forty eight
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I have been looking everywhere the past few days for a springer front end on a 48. I thought I remembered seeing a thread on it a couple months ago but I could be wrong. I was hoping someone would know what springer to get(if there are any) that would work with the fat front tire and frame.
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Lot's of custom work on the kneck of the 48 to make one work. Paughco makes a springer that will work after modding the neck. Plan on investing about $3,000 or so to make a 48 with a springer! Different spacers, bearings, etc.. I know there is a thread on here or the xlforum.net that some one made one work. Looked sweet.
http://www.paughco.com/2008-catalog/...-springers.pdf
http://www.paughco.com/2008-catalog/...-springers.pdf
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Led sled customs sells a springer that they build specifically for newer sportsters including the 48. Up to 2012 models.
http://www.ledsledcustoms.com/produc..._section=Parts
http://www.ledsledcustoms.com/produc..._section=Parts
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Led sled customs sells a springer that they build specifically for newer sportsters including the 48. Up to 2012 models.
http://www.ledsledcustoms.com/produc..._section=Parts
http://www.ledsledcustoms.com/produc..._section=Parts
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For some it might be the "Old School" look. For me I want a springer front end cause that's what I had on my chopped 59 Pan Head back in the day. I loved the way it road down the California highways, smoooooth. Glide front ends are smooth also just in a different way. Hard to describe, you just need to ride a springer to know. The weight of the bike has a big effect on how the springer feels. Also if you do or don't have a shock on it to prevent pogoing. Find a freind with a Softail springer & ride it you'll see