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Old May 28, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Try these threads:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...front-end.html

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ght-train.html
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Lundee
Didn't keep it on there as it belongs to my shovel but, you get the idea.
Thank you that is the look i'm after , is it an easy bolt up and can you have a slightly wider wheel as i'm not sure if yours had a slightly wider front wheel or not. Also do the front ends come in different sizes , rakes etc or is it more a standard fit?

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Old May 29, 2010 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by chad pickens
This is Chucks bike (tx_outlaw).This is the best looking springer Ive ever seen



Thanks for that these are great bikes and certainly helps me with the direction i'm heading.

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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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I'd suggest going with stock rake and either stock length or even -2 if you want a lower stance. Rake on a springer is not necessary until you are around 45 degree rake in the frame neck. You only need a wider wheel if you are going to a 120 or 140 front tire. The stock rim will handle up to a 90/90 tire. If you go wider, you do need a wider fender, or go without.....
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Tx_Outlaw
I'd suggest going with stock rake and either stock length or even -2 if you want a lower stance. Rake on a springer is not necessary until you are around 45 degree rake in the frame neck. You only need a wider wheel if you are going to a 120 or 140 front tire. The stock rim will handle up to a 90/90 tire. If you go wider, you do need a wider fender, or go without.....
Thank you for the info so the + 2/4/6/8 etc is that height over the stock forks or something completely different and btw what size is your front wheel/tyre TX as yours is a outstanding looking bike and defiantly the direction i would like to take my bike .
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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The + numbers are length over the stock FX springer length. My front wheel is 21x3.5 with the Metzeler 140/70x21 mounted on it. And thank you much!
 
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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If at any time in the future I end up with a springer front end on my bike, it's all your fault, TX!! Damn, that thing looks sweet...
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Tx_Outlaw
The + numbers are length over the stock FX springer length. My front wheel is 21x3.5 with the Metzeler 140/70x21 mounted on it. And thank you much!
Thanks for the info TX it really helps me take this project forward.

Cheers Wayne
 
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This thread makes me want to go buy a night train and a springer front end. I have always loved the Bad Boy.
 
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Old May 30, 2010 | 07:58 AM
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Just install one on your bagger! That would be different!
 
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