Springer question
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Springer question
Im wanting to put a springer front end on my 06 night train. My question that I have is what legnth do I need. I have the stock non lowered front end now and just need the equivalent to that. Where do you measure from, does my bike have a 1" neck bearing, and how will the trail be effected etc. etc.?
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You'll want the stock FX length springer. The FL length is 2" under. Most springer frontends are sold as + or - so many inches or stock length. You have a 1" steering bearing and the rake trail is made up by the length of the rocker. The springer does make for a different ride. You might want to look into a unit with the shock(s) to keep the frontend bounce limited.
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ok so let me get this straight. If my bike (FX) is lowered 2 inches in the rear and I want a front end thats 2 inches shorter, than its gonna be a standard legnth FL front end? Which just from doing research is 22" I believe. I saw on ebay where a guy had a FXSTS factory front end and said it was 24" so Im guessing thats correct.
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Belieive it is actually 24.5" for the stock FX, but yes, you are correct. If you want to lower the front 2", just get a -2 springer. Get an FL springer if you want to stay with Harley stock parts.
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