Somebody stop Me!!, Springer ??

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Oct 20, 2010 | 06:48 AM

Doug S

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Somebody stop Me!!, Springer ??

Hi,

I think I have a serious case of tinkeritus, I've gone a whole year without a single issue, don't even know where my allen keys are....And since I can't seem to let well enough alone, I'm thinking of converting to a springer. I have a 92 front end available that with some small parts that are need will run me 1500, plus painting the fender to match. It looks cherry and should really look good on my bike.

Question, Am I going to be sorry with a springer ride as apposed to my stock front end? I rarely ride 2-up but love to staighten out the back roads at speed.

Thanks
Doug-

Oct 20, 2010 | 10:11 AM

bikerlaw

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I think you'll love it. But I love Springers. No, they don't handle as nice nor ride as smooth as hydraulic forks, bit they look sweet, add allot of flash to the bike and are just plain cool...IMHO. I say go for it....I did.

Oct 20, 2010 | 10:16 AM

hspring03

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I will probably never own a hydro front end........

Oct 21, 2010 | 02:55 PM

DirtyDave

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I think my springer handles better then a hydro! And it's not as bouncy!

Oct 21, 2010 | 09:41 PM

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I finally got one after riding 40 years and can kick myself for not having one sooner.My Train will have one before it's over.

Oct 24, 2010 | 07:23 AM