Springer install finished! (pics!)
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From: Southeast, OK
RE: Springer install finished!
OK, here are some pics taken during the project. I added them to the original post. I'll get more pics of it now that it's finished this week (I hope)!
The front end is stock Harley. It rides nice. A little stiffer, but there's no nose dive when braking now. The fatter tire wanders a little in grooves and such, but seems to feel more "planted". The front sits a little lower now and there is less rake. It steers quicker. But I can honestly say it's not a bad trade-off all around.
I would be more than happy to help out any that I can. I never used the fork lock, so losing it was no big deal to me. There are a few minor mods that have to be made to the springer. Plus, I went from the stock 21" wheel to a 16". That meant I had to move the brake bracket post down a bit.
I gotta get back to work. Later.
The front end is stock Harley. It rides nice. A little stiffer, but there's no nose dive when braking now. The fatter tire wanders a little in grooves and such, but seems to feel more "planted". The front sits a little lower now and there is less rake. It steers quicker. But I can honestly say it's not a bad trade-off all around.
I would be more than happy to help out any that I can. I never used the fork lock, so losing it was no big deal to me. There are a few minor mods that have to be made to the springer. Plus, I went from the stock 21" wheel to a 16". That meant I had to move the brake bracket post down a bit.
I gotta get back to work. Later.
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From: Nuevo México, Los Estados Unidos de América
RE: Springer install finished!
Yeah, that's sweet. I think this forum shows that there would be allot of interest in a Dyna Springer Model. I too would like to do this, but keep the larger front wheele, and rake it out a little.
Yeah, give us the details, including the $ if you would.
Yeah, give us the details, including the $ if you would.
RE: Springer install finished!
ORIGINAL: gorilla
The fatter tire wanders a little in grooves and such...
The fatter tire wanders a little in grooves and such...
With the skinny tire on my 06 Street Bob I am like [sm=scared09.gif] - not a fan...
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RE: Springer install finished!
ORIGINAL: gorilla
OK, here are some pics taken during the project.
I added them to the original post.
I'll get more pics of it now that it's finished this week
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OK, here are some pics taken during the project.
I added them to the original post.
I'll get more pics of it now that it's finished this week
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That kinda personalization is truly impressive.
mud
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From: Santa Clara, CA
RE: Springer install finished!
Very cool. I have pictures of kpreese's bike on my desktop at work. do you have a front fender for the larger tire?
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