Replacing Springer forks?
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Replacing Springer forks?
Newbie (to HD anyway) here. I know someone locally selling a '95 Springer with some work done to it. For now I'm looking for a softail because I love the hardtail look, but I'm not at all a fan of the Springer forks.
Can someone give me an idea of how expensive and difficult it would be to replace them with something more standard? I don't want to rule out what might be a good deal on a bike because of something that can be changed, but I still have a lot to learn about the differences between models. Thanks everyone!
Can someone give me an idea of how expensive and difficult it would be to replace them with something more standard? I don't want to rule out what might be a good deal on a bike because of something that can be changed, but I still have a lot to learn about the differences between models. Thanks everyone!
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you but I don't think you have enough (10) post to pm.Anyway send me your phone to gordonp@southernpan.com I have a front end you might want to trade if you buy that bike. G.
Newbie (to HD anyway) here. I know someone locally selling a '95 Springer with some work done to it. For now I'm looking for a softail because I love the hardtail look, but I'm not at all a fan of the Springer forks.
Can someone give me an idea of how expensive and difficult it would be to replace them with something more standard? I don't want to rule out what might be a good deal on a bike because of something that can be changed, but I still have a lot to learn about the differences between models. Thanks everyone!
Can someone give me an idea of how expensive and difficult it would be to replace them with something more standard? I don't want to rule out what might be a good deal on a bike because of something that can be changed, but I still have a lot to learn about the differences between models. Thanks everyone!
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The fxsts has 1 degree rake difference than the say an FLSTC. so I don't know if that makes a difference or will be an issue. without doing a major search, this is what I've found so far on changing springer rakes.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...te-or-two.html'
I'm sure the guru's will chime in shortly.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...te-or-two.html'
I'm sure the guru's will chime in shortly.
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Newbie (to HD anyway) here. I know someone locally selling a '95 Springer with some work done to it. For now I'm looking for a softail because I love the hardtail look, but I'm not at all a fan of the Springer forks.
Can someone give me an idea of how expensive and difficult it would be to replace them with something more standard? I don't want to rule out what might be a good deal on a bike because of something that can be changed, but I still have a lot to learn about the differences between models. Thanks everyone!
Can someone give me an idea of how expensive and difficult it would be to replace them with something more standard? I don't want to rule out what might be a good deal on a bike because of something that can be changed, but I still have a lot to learn about the differences between models. Thanks everyone!
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