Hello,

I’m working on a new project build. Currently have a 93 FLSTC frame and a what I believe to be an original FLSTS springer front end. I’m only assuming this because it had the single left brake mounting screw hole.

I am curious before I invest money on this front end if it will work. I currently have it mounted to the frame and it seems to fit fine however on the lower portion of the stem theirs like a step down notching on the surface and it doesn’t appear to be correct with bearing cup covers I have. The bearing dust covers I have are smooth and don’t have an alternating step down notch. I assumed it is essentially a bump stop but the forks have bump stops that contact the frame.

Any help is appreciated.

 

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It sounds like it's for the fork stop. The lower fork cup would have had a notch or there was a piece that went between the lower bearing and the fork to catch that.