Bought my first springer a few weeks ago and just noticed the angle between the neck and stem are off a little. The bike rides great and the steering seems fine. Everything up front feels firm. Is this normal or am I looking at bad bushings or something?
2008 Cross Bones:









Sorry for the bad pics. I can take better ones during the day if that'll help.. Thanks for any input!

 

Those of us with Springers have all thought that at one point, but that angle is needed, and it's normal. You can have HD check the torque specs next time you're in for service, but there's no need for concern, otherwise.

 

Yup. Normal.

 

Looks exactly like the neck area of my 2007 Springer Classic.

 

What they all said. Would be interested in why its needed though...

 

Subscribed. I have never understood the "de-raking" of the front end of the springers.

 

It's the same as on my '05, no worries.

 

Thank you for the replies! Greatly appreciated.