Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

FX Springer front wheel is offset?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 3, 2006 | 05:00 AM
  #1  
bensonjv's Avatar
bensonjv
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,272
Likes: 10
From: Orange VA
Default FX Springer front wheel is offset?

I think I read here someone commented that the front wheel wasn't centered between the forks. I'm looking at mine and I think it does look a smidge closer to the brake side but I'm not sure. It doesn't effect driveability as far as I can tell but the reference made me curious.

Is there really an offset? If so, has it always been there? Is there a logical reason why they didn't adjust the spacers to center the wheel?
 
Reply
Old Dec 3, 2006 | 11:37 PM
  #2  
bensonjv's Avatar
bensonjv
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,272
Likes: 10
From: Orange VA
Default RE: FX Springer front wheel is offset?

...And I'm looking at my fender mounts and it is obvious that the wheel is closer to the brake side.

Odd. Oh well. The wheels still go 'round so game on I guess.
 
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 04:19 AM
  #3  
detonator's Avatar
detonator
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 625
Likes: 3
From:
Default RE: FX Springer front wheel is offset?

you tell me if its offset ? Yea its pretty bad hu it still a great ride even around the twistys! I think its like 3/4 " offset?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
aroacha5446
Softail Models
5
Jul 26, 2021 03:22 AM
ten90seven
General Harley Davidson Chat
2
Sep 22, 2014 10:10 PM
springer1996
Wheels/Tires
3
Feb 26, 2011 09:20 PM
hdkevin95
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
0
Jan 13, 2008 06:01 PM
fxstsb
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
3
Nov 11, 2005 01:45 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:24 PM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-18 10:29:31


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-9
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE