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Old Feb 17, 2020 | 08:07 PM
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Working on my 81 FXS. This weekend I picked up a bunch of parts including this springer front end. I've never run one before so I'm completely new, but always loved the look. From the research I've done, its a Jammer - so not an HD or Paughco, but apparently not as bad as some of the other Chinese junk. At any rate, how would I use it in my application? Do I thread risers on to the posts?
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 06:36 AM
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I am not familiar with that make, but looks like you are missing the fork stem and the top clamp. The top clamp would have the attachment point for handle bars. All I got, Jammer still exists, give their website a look at what a current one looks like. The Bay is your friend.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 07:02 AM
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What is left of Jammer is owned by Custom Chrome....not seeing any springer stuff listed...

https://www.customchrome.com/DCM/cc/jammer/jammer.aspx
 
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom84FXST
What is left of Jammer is owned by Custom Chrome....not seeing any springer stuff listed...

https://www.customchrome.com/DCM/cc/jammer/jammer.aspx
Browsing that site now. Springer stuff is in the chassis section:

http://www.customchrome.com/dcm/cc/_...5_CHASSIS.html
 
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 12:55 PM
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JAMMER springer would wear out the spring studs how do I know I got hit in the head by one on the Verrazano bridge 1970

they rub and wear around the center - look close
 
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Old Feb 18, 2020 | 01:01 PM
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Aside from the head shot you took, did the Jammer ride OK? Did you like the quality otherwise?

Thanks John. As soon as it warms up I'll be back in the garage finishing the bike and I'll inspect the springer a little closer.
 
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they pogo like all with out the shock - if you want you could get use to it but I would plan on a shock
 
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Originally Posted by johnjzjz
JAMMER springer would wear out the spring studs how do I know I got hit in the head by one on the Verrazano bridge 1970

I would've gladly paid to see that happen...
 
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usually at like 3AM fri maybe sat a bunch of us would ride from staten island across the bridge up the belt parkway to coney island to the best hot dogs in NYC nathans famous

it was windy that night and the bridge expands in the middle at both ends of the top - well we were probably doing 70 when the 185 X16 front tire dropped into the expanse a bit the springer bottomed snapped the 12 inch stud and dented my original stahlhelm still have it actually
 
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Damn. That's a bit scary...
 
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