Springer on FXST
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Springer on FXST
I have been going back and forth with the idea of putting a springer front end on my 2004 FXST. Is this something I would need to have made, or could I use one off another model? Haven't checked prices either way, but thought one off of another model would probably be cheaper. Any thoughts?
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I seriously considered doing that to a new Slim before i found my cross bones.
I'd suggest you find a good indy to do the work if your not going to do it yourself and go with http://www.paughco.com/2008-catalog/...-springers.pdf
It will be a ton cheaper than harley unless you find a good deal on a used harley springer.
Not sure where in central Texas you are but if you need a good indy near denison TX i'd recomend Pro Custom cycles. Good people reasonable prices been around a long time.
I'd suggest you find a good indy to do the work if your not going to do it yourself and go with http://www.paughco.com/2008-catalog/...-springers.pdf
It will be a ton cheaper than harley unless you find a good deal on a used harley springer.
Not sure where in central Texas you are but if you need a good indy near denison TX i'd recomend Pro Custom cycles. Good people reasonable prices been around a long time.
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You might want to read this guys review of the Paghco too https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...r-swapout.html
Not the same bike but give you an idea of why it's worth it to buy a quality springer ......
Not the same bike but give you an idea of why it's worth it to buy a quality springer ......
I have a stock springer front end sitting on my bench. I pulled it off of a 2004. It is the fx springer model. Has about 28k on it. The front end has the burly springer lowering kit installed already. Chrome is in beautiful shape. I pulled it off when I swapped to the wide glide. The front end has the fender, caliper and risers. I used the wheel so you would have to find a front wheel. I also have 16" burly 1.25" apes. If interested pm me and we can figure out a price.
I have a picture of the front end on the bike before everything was changed over. If interested I can get you better pics.
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I have a picture of the front end on the bike before everything was changed over. If interested I can get you better pics.
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I have been going back and forth with the idea of putting a springer front end on my 2004 FXST. Is this something I would need to have made, or could I use one off another model? Haven't checked prices either way, but thought one off of another model would probably be cheaper. Any thoughts?
find a used hd springer and do it yourself, with basic tools.
I did.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...kline+springer
toward the end of my thread is a ****-poor how-to.
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Also note, the FL Springers are 2" shorter than the FX ones, finally, if handling , strong front brakes (or you ride in dirt roads) is important to you, stick to the tubes 
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here's an idea. a stock fx springer is gonna run about $2500 with wheel, fenders and tire plus bearings. you can buy a used fxsts for less than $7500 and swap front ends then put it on CL or ebay for $7ish. look at your net cost.
risky but ballsy nonetheless. Or buy an acme springer but cost is up there but is USA made.
risky but ballsy nonetheless. Or buy an acme springer but cost is up there but is USA made.
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[QUOTE=Hogleyripper;11932115]I have a stock springer front end sitting on my bench. I pulled it off of a 2004. It is the fx springer model.
Hi hogleyripper, I'm doing a build on a fxst and was looking for a hd springer. I'm interested in it if.
Hi hogleyripper, I'm doing a build on a fxst and was looking for a hd springer. I'm interested in it if.
I just posted the front end in the classifieds last night in the softail parts section. You are unable to receive private messages so I couldn't contact you through there just to let you know. Check it out and get back to me.
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