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Dec 7, 2025 | 02:09 PM

Ron Pinette

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Springer repair

I have a bent springer rear section. It is bent below the tree. Can the lower legs be removed from the tree?

Dec 7, 2025 | 09:19 PM

Paintslinger16

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Not like fork tubes on a triple tree, the bottom is cast into the rear legs on a springer

Dec 7, 2025 | 10:13 PM

hattitude

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Originally Posted by Ron Pinette

I have a bent springer rear section. It is bent below the tree. Can the lower legs be removed from the tree?

The rear legs (rigid fork assembly)...No

The front legs (spring fork)... Yes

You didn't mention the year or model, but here is an exploded diagram of a a 2001 FXSTS Springer front end. They are all pretty similar but with differences like the side the caliper mounts on.

Dec 8, 2025 | 07:39 AM

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There are guys that straighten the old Harley springer front ends for Knucks etc, I would imagine same skill set could straighten a modern springer.

Dec 8, 2025 | 08:09 AM

pgreer

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I had some regular fork brackets (original old parts) that were bent that I wanted to save and had Dr John frame services in Anaheim Ca repair them. The repairs were done correctly and the charge was fair. Not sure they do springer parts, but you might give them a call.

https://drjohnmfs.com/

Paul

Dec 9, 2025 | 10:01 AM

Ron Pinette

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Thanks, do you think that the tree or legs could be pressed out of the tree? Is it brazed or some sort of epoxy that is keeping things together?

Dec 9, 2025 | 10:07 AM

Rains2much

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Your really asking for safety issues and trouble. Just have them professionally repaired. (That would mean someone who’s done many, already knows how and doesn’t have to ask anyone else how) Or buy a used full assembly. Don’t start brazing, heating or glueing stuff like that you don’t understand. You wanna get torches out, make a sissy bar or exhaust bracket.. not the front end suspension.

‘Don’t wanna sound harsh or be the guy to pee on your oatmeal.. but that’s not something anyone wants to mess with due to safety.
‘I’ve seen original Harley EVO springer front ends on market place for as little as $1500. DNA ones for $400-$700

Last edited by Rains2much; Dec 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM.