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Sep 19, 2009 | 03:51 PM

#31

screamn_eagle

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From: northern alabama

i like the one you picked out, but i think the ones chaz showed you are more rider friendly and more comfortable (just my opinion). also, i heard a rumor that you may be able to find some OEM springer kits at a dealer in their obsolete parts wearhouses, for quite a bit less. i would ask around your local dealers and see if they have any conversion kits from the late 90's. a lot of folks converted softail standards into springers back then.

Sep 21, 2009 | 09:09 AM

#32

man4mopar

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Originally Posted by xraybox

Because the rockers see high shock loads and minimal rotation(pivoting), bushings offer more load bearing than bearings!

Same size to same size yes. And if they get lubed they work great for a long time. And when they fail they usualy wreck the shaft and sometimes the bore they ride in.

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Originally Posted by Tx_Outlaw

Mine has bushings in it. Believe AS calls them "bearings" tho.

Are you sure? Here is mine from AS. I haven't removed the dust caps and seals to check if rollers or not but they are a sealed bearing vs a bushing only. And with the size of them I have no worries about them.

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Sep 21, 2009 | 09:13 AM

#33

man4mopar

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Originally Posted by Tx_Outlaw

Handles beautifully! No issues with it whatsoever. It's nowhere near the harsh ride I had with my old springer I had about 25 years ago. The shocks are an excellent addition also.

Good to know man thanks for the reply. Very cool looking bike you turned it into.

Sep 21, 2009 | 11:02 AM

#34

Harley_Dude

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Chaz got any money to spare.

Deal of the week, chrome this time:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...#ht_500wt_1182

Sep 21, 2009 | 07:16 PM

#35

Tx_Outlaw

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From: Aledo, Texas

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Originally Posted by man4mopar

Ok. Ya got me! LOL! I kept thinking about those damn brass bushings I kept having to put in every time I took it apart and re-assembled.... Sorry.

Sep 21, 2009 | 07:50 PM

#36

hdpearson13

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From: Williamsport, Pa

I want a black oem springer with new longer rockers too make it lower and set better

Sep 21, 2009 | 09:00 PM

#37

CMac

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From: Armpit of the Free World (Washington, DC metro area)

i like mine too. and i think it looks pretty good. the ride ain't bad either.

Feb 12, 2011 | 05:37 PM

#38

a31unit

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I wanna put a springer black front end on my 07 denim Train with a crossbones fat front wheel (16 I think). Not sure where to start but I think I will need a wider fork for that wheel. Hmmmmm