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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Question springs
Like it says in the title i need springs. I just bought a crossbones(traded in the nightster). I would like to keep the look of the seat maybe just put lower spring on it.
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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try ebay I'd try Harley seat springs in the search field. If you can't find em there you are in trouble.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Ive seen them in the J&P catalog. They also have an online catalog.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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Try this link: http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=8000260
 
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There has been a lot of talk about smaller springs in the forum. I got 2" from Drag Specialities. $8.95. Didnt like them at all. Looked perfect and fit perfect but the DS springs are less stiff and tended to fully compress and bottom out on rides. Numerous posters here were looking for stronger/shorter springs or other options all together. I never saw any updates on better replacements.
 
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HaloFan, i am looking for the shorter springs, what are the stock springs size? More then 2''?? Also, if you dont mind me asking, how much do you weigh? I dont think i will be able to bottom out the seat at 170lbs... But maybe!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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I have the drag specialties 2" on mine and they are fine. I weigh about 200 and I very rarely bottom them out. You are going to have to use the end caps off the stockers. Here is a pic.
 
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travis, where would be the best place to order those from?
 
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travis, where would be the best place to order those from?
I got mine from my local Harley shop. They should be able to get them for you. I picked mine up for under $10.
 
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I am 190 lbs and the J&P 2" springs do not bottom out, sounds like the drag specialities are a little weaker. Stock are 3".
 
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