Springer Forks
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,061
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From: So-Cal
Did someone say Springer??? FWIW, you can't go wrong with an OEM front end if you can find one in good condition. I've seen the Paughco replica in the catalog. I like the look and it's probably a lot cheaper, but I do not know how they ride. It would be something I would look into though.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,271
Likes: 29
From: Green Country,Oklahoma
When I get off my springer and ride the eg the eg feels funny like it does not want to corner.After I ride it for awhile it feels normal again.Seems like the springer sits a little higher in the front,it will lay down pretty far in a turn.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 132
Likes: 1
From:
Love my springer. Kind of hard to find an OEM unit since they quit selling them in the parts catalog. OEM units are expensive if you can find one on E-bay but worth the extra money. I think they were about 2500.00 in the catalog.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 512
Likes: 4
From: NW Arkansas
I priced one back in March and was quoted close to $4000.00. I got a nice used one off eBay for $1700.00. Paughco, was of course my next choice. It never came to that.....And if the price had been to high, I had a complete Fatboy front end lined out for $1100.00. OEM or Paughco are the only ones I'd use.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,321
Likes: 4
From: Rochester, MN
Here are some notable companies that make springer forks:
Tx_outlaw has the American Suspension forks (Black Dragon) on his bike and my son has the same one on his Wide Glide. I will be putting the American Suspension forks (Dragon Slayer) on my bike this winter with the rear tube painted the same color as my Rocker C pacific blue pearl. There are several springers to choose from besides OEM HD's that are top quality.
Tx_outlaw has the American Suspension forks (Black Dragon) on his bike and my son has the same one on his Wide Glide. I will be putting the American Suspension forks (Dragon Slayer) on my bike this winter with the rear tube painted the same color as my Rocker C pacific blue pearl. There are several springers to choose from besides OEM HD's that are top quality.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,656
Likes: 10
From: Aledo, Texas
Thanks Chad! I like it. The shocks inside the springs are a nice plus to keep from pogo-ing down the road too.
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Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 421
Likes: 2
From: United Socialist Republic of Massachusetts
I'm the exact opposite, the first thing I do is take off as much chrome as I can, thus chrome forks are a definite no-go
I Love my Cross Bone Black springer !!