springer on 03 night train
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
springer on 03 night train
so i put a springer on my 03 nighttrain now when i tighten up my front axle it goes rigid (i cant push down on the front end) when i lossen it just a bit it will allow me to push down then when i let go it springs back into place just like you would expect it to do
i cant figure out what i have missed its like when i torque it down i bind the rockers but i cant run it loose cause..... well if i gotta answer that you are more lost than me lol
any thoughts guys i know someone more educated onthiese things is out there thaks for your help in advance i know its something so simple but what lol
i cant figure out what i have missed its like when i torque it down i bind the rockers but i cant run it loose cause..... well if i gotta answer that you are more lost than me lol
any thoughts guys i know someone more educated onthiese things is out there thaks for your help in advance i know its something so simple but what lol
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 59
Likes: 1
Sounds like the spacers are getting you.
Did you get axle and spacers with the springer?
You can get the complete kit from many after market places.
Take the axle nut almost off and see if a gap opens at the spacers.
Did you get axle and spacers with the springer?
You can get the complete kit from many after market places.
Take the axle nut almost off and see if a gap opens at the spacers.
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
thanks boys im feeling that a space does open up but i add and add spacers i will try some more
picks wont show much on this itseasier to discribe i know pics speak alot but the way you put it out there kinda felt rude dont get me wrong im not trying to start anything just saying maybe think how you through things out there when you can hear the tone of someones voice then its easy to get thr wrong idea
thanks guys gonna go at it tommorow
picks wont show much on this itseasier to discribe i know pics speak alot but the way you put it out there kinda felt rude dont get me wrong im not trying to start anything just saying maybe think how you through things out there when you can hear the tone of someones voice then its easy to get thr wrong idea
thanks guys gonna go at it tommorow
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 94
From: Belgium
What brand of springer did you install? and did you try riding the bike with the axle torqued to spec? Springer front ends do not behave in the same way as hydrolic ones.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
yes i torqued it to spec and have been riding it and i have rode my freinds springer and it feels way smoother
its a mid front end
if i hit a bump it holds the front end what ever way it bouced for exaple one side will hold in place at a diffrent than the other one side will be at h difrent hight than the other and then it will correct and another trip out the other side might be higher its binding up some how either spacers which im gonna play with or the rockers are needing adjusted those are the 2 theories im working on
do grade me on spelling i ride not teach lol
its a mid front end
if i hit a bump it holds the front end what ever way it bouced for exaple one side will hold in place at a diffrent than the other one side will be at h difrent hight than the other and then it will correct and another trip out the other side might be higher its binding up some how either spacers which im gonna play with or the rockers are needing adjusted those are the 2 theories im working on
do grade me on spelling i ride not teach lol
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
