Springer front end...
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Springer front end...
So, I am set on a Springer front end for my 97 Sportster. Anyone have experience with these? I was looking at TC Bros site (got my mids from them, amazing product) Keep in mind, this is purely a cruising fun bike, not a commuter or a utility bike. I am leaning towards rigid rear as well, but not too sure on that one.
I was also wondering if any of you run a springer without a front brake.
I was also wondering if any of you run a springer without a front brake.
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I knew a guy who ran no front brake..he's dead now.
And like was said in another springer thread, on a dyna or sporty with exposed rear shocks, a springer will make you look like a little kid on a rocking horse. But, a springer sporty with no front brake in New York should get your juices flowing.
And like was said in another springer thread, on a dyna or sporty with exposed rear shocks, a springer will make you look like a little kid on a rocking horse. But, a springer sporty with no front brake in New York should get your juices flowing.
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So, I am set on a Springer front end for my 97 Sportster. Anyone have experience with these? I was looking at TC Bros site (got my mids from them, amazing product) Keep in mind, this is purely a cruising fun bike, not a commuter or a utility bike. I am leaning towards rigid rear as well, but not too sure on that one.
I was also wondering if any of you run a springer without a front brake.
I was also wondering if any of you run a springer without a front brake.
Last edited by panz4ever; Jul 4, 2017 at 01:24 AM.
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Alright so after a lot of discussion with some friends and fellow HD owners, I have nixed the Springer idea. I will be heading in a different direction. I just want to clean up the front end, get some wheels and find the time to install the 1200 conversion.
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Yup, wide glide front end on that looks killer, and relatively cheap to do.
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I knew a guy who ran no front brake..he's dead now.
And like was said in another springer thread, on a dyna or sporty with exposed rear shocks, a springer will make you look like a little kid on a rocking horse. But, a springer sporty with no front brake in New York should get your juices flowing.
And like was said in another springer thread, on a dyna or sporty with exposed rear shocks, a springer will make you look like a little kid on a rocking horse. But, a springer sporty with no front brake in New York should get your juices flowing.
Not a week later, driving like a crazy 17 year old, I came upon a slow car in a turn in the mountains of WV. Hit my foot brake and nothing. I lane shared the double yellow line between two cars before I got off the road. The rear linkage to the back brake had vibrated loose and fallen.
You truely do not want to try that at home.
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The local sales manager at the dealership just finished an 70's ironhead build. Just the drum rear and no front brake on the springer.
She is an accomplished rider and can out ride most men. She knows what it takes to bring it down and just rides accordingly.
She is an accomplished rider and can out ride most men. She knows what it takes to bring it down and just rides accordingly.