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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Thanks Santo! Yup, the Springer front end came off an '05 Springer Classic.

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Wow that looks awesome... Was it a direct bolt on? I thought about doing that to my 09 Luxe but wasn't sure if it would fit or not.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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Im actually getting rid of "black" and want more "chrome"

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Looks good.... Powdercoat that headlight bucket..
 
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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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Hey blastonerski... Bikes looking good bud.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Finally got the fender painted black to match my bike! Booyah!
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Originally Posted by RIPbiker13
The very one. You're going to notice the brakes don't nearly as well as what you're currently running. My recommendation:

PM brakes front and rear
i used to own a 2003 heritage springer and although the look of the springer front end is really cool and retro i felt it wasnt big on performance. As mentioned its almost a must that you upgrade the front brake as the factory springer front brake blows.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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Hey Blast, that sled is looking great as a springer. I really like what you've done with the bike. Did u have a lot of downtime this year as far as riding goes? Is the front rockers reassembly really as difficult as some people make it out to be? I guess I'm asking like reattaching the axle and what not?!?
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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I honestly think that upgrading the brakes are not a big deal. I think they work as good as stock brakes.

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i used to own a 2003 heritage springer and although the look of the springer front end is really cool and retro i felt it wasnt big on performance. As mentioned its almost a must that you upgrade the front brake as the factory springer front brake blows.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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I had a local shop install do the install...It took a day to install it. Took 2 days for paint and clear.

Originally Posted by Tee⋁10704677
Hey Blast, that sled is looking great as a springer. I really like what you've done with the bike. Did u have a lot of downtime this year as far as riding goes? Is the front rockers reassembly really as difficult as some people make it out to be? I guess I'm asking like reattaching the axle and what not?!?
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Scoot looks good, Blast! I wish they still made the Springer. Throw up some more pics!
 
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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Thanks Vikingur! Yes, I wil post pics soon.

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Scoot looks good, Blast! I wish they still made the Springer. Throw up some more pics!
 
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