I'm looking to get a black springer front end for my softail slim. Anyone have any recommendations? Im here in Southern California if there's a recommended custom shop in the area. I have heard to stay away from the $399 ones on ebay.

 

That springer front end can get pricey, you don't need the best but don't settle for the cheap.

 

I don't know anything about springers, but check out what Finmad did to a Night train.

I would Private message him if I was looking for a springer front end:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...his-month.html

I think a Springer on a Slim would be fantastic!

 

Don't settle for anything other than a OEM Harley springer.

 

Wow. That bike is amazing. I have a similar vision for my softail. Thanks for the response and I would have to agree with you on your opinion

 

The one thing I'd like to change most on my slim, a springer front end and a tractor style solo.

Keep us posted! I also have apprehensions with the $400 eBay specials...

 

Also, I thought maybe a crossbones front end would be a solution, but not cheap anywhere I've seen.

 

Since I don't know about Springer front ends, and come from a sport bike and Moto X background, I did a Bobber style Slim with a Stock fork. A Springer would have made it MUCH better.

Tractor Seat:

I don't care for the thick plastic covers HD sells.

I cut down the front and rear mounts from a X Bones, and by using an Earth X battery, I was able to tuck all the wires, 'puter, etc under the frame rails for a hard tail look.

'13 Slim with anti lock:

 

I have seen both these set ups! I like the clean bars and springer on the night train posted.

Jetfever
The tractor seat and pan specifically is the cleanest I've seen on your slim! Amazing that all fit inside your oil tank under the frame rails.

 

Very nice. I also think a springer would put the cherry on top of your bike. Where did you get the pan?