Springer Front End?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Marietta, GA
RE: Springer Front End?
I looked for one forever. Was told that due to the neck on the '04 and later they can't make one. That was part of the reason I sold the Sporty. It was something I always wanted to do to the bike.They do have them for '03 and earlier. Check JP Cycles.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Shenandoah Valley, VA
RE: Springer Front End?
They do for the `03 and earlier modles. To my knowledge (which is extremly limited) there are no springers available for the `04 and up sportsters. If anyone else knows of a manufacturer that does make a springer for the `04 and up sportsters, please post a link.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Upstate NY / San Clemente CA
RE: Springer Front End?
Another reason I like the 03 and earlier better.......
I would say the only way to go with a springer on 04 and up would be to swap frames to a paugho....$$$$
I would say the only way to go with a springer on 04 and up would be to swap frames to a paugho....$$$$
Banned Camp
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Simpsonville, SC
RE: Springer Front End?
I've looked quite a bit for one as well. And just as the others have said, I've only been able to find them for '03 and earlier. At some point, I think the manufactures will realize the demand for springer front ends on the '04 and later Sportsters, and will start to make them. At least I hope they do.
Banned Camp
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Simpsonville, SC
RE: Springer Front End?
I traded it for my '08 Custom. My wife decided she didn't want to ride her '07 1200 Low I bought for her anymore, so I needed to get something that would be more comfortable for her on the back. It was a hard decision, but I don't regret it. I miss the Deuce, but the Custom is a lot more comfortable for both me and her. Now I get to have fun all over again customizing the new bike. Also, since she doesn't want to ride the 1200 anymore and we would lose our @$$ if we sold it, I wound up with 2 bikes to customize and play with. 
Which isreally cool because after riding the Sportster I was lookin' to pick up another used one for myself because it was so much fun to ride. I had a 1200C before the Deuce, so it brought back some fun memories. Now I have the best of both worlds. And I figure the only way to not miss the Deuce so much is to make the Custom look even better. 
The Deuce was on the showroom floor for two days before someone from North Carolina came down and picked it up. So luckily I won't have to see someone else riding it around town.
Which isreally cool because after riding the Sportster I was lookin' to pick up another used one for myself because it was so much fun to ride. I had a 1200C before the Deuce, so it brought back some fun memories. Now I have the best of both worlds. And I figure the only way to not miss the Deuce so much is to make the Custom look even better. The Deuce was on the showroom floor for two days before someone from North Carolina came down and picked it up. So luckily I won't have to see someone else riding it around town.
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Tourer
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From: Marietta, GA
RE: Springer Front End?
ORIGINAL: Live2Ride
I've looked quite a bit for one as well. And just as the others have said, I've only been able to find them for '03 and earlier. At some point, I think the manufactures will realize the demand for springer front ends on the '04 and later Sportsters, and will start to make them. At least I hope they do.
I've looked quite a bit for one as well. And just as the others have said, I've only been able to find them for '03 and earlier. At some point, I think the manufactures will realize the demand for springer front ends on the '04 and later Sportsters, and will start to make them. At least I hope they do.
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Banned Camp
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 3,176
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From: Simpsonville, SC
RE: Springer Front End?
ORIGINAL: ianchris1
I called Paugho(sp?) directly and asked them if they were going to make one. They said no and there were no plans to do so because of the issue with the neck. They told me they tried and it can not be done for '04 and later.
ORIGINAL: Live2Ride
I've looked quite a bit for one as well. And just as the others have said, I've only been able to find them for '03 and earlier. At some point, I think the manufactures will realize the demand for springer front ends on the '04 and later Sportsters, and will start to make them. At least I hope they do.
I've looked quite a bit for one as well. And just as the others have said, I've only been able to find them for '03 and earlier. At some point, I think the manufactures will realize the demand for springer front ends on the '04 and later Sportsters, and will start to make them. At least I hope they do.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 330
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From: Marietta, GA
RE: Springer Front End?
ORIGINAL: Live2Ride
Did they say what it was about the neck that makes it impossible to make a springer front end for it?
ORIGINAL: ianchris1
I called Paugho(sp?) directly and asked them if they were going to make one. They said no and there were no plans to do so because of the issue with the neck. They told me they tried and it can not be done for '04 and later.
ORIGINAL: Live2Ride
I've looked quite a bit for one as well. And just as the others have said, I've only been able to find them for '03 and earlier. At some point, I think the manufactures will realize the demand for springer front ends on the '04 and later Sportsters, and will start to make them. At least I hope they do.
I've looked quite a bit for one as well. And just as the others have said, I've only been able to find them for '03 and earlier. At some point, I think the manufactures will realize the demand for springer front ends on the '04 and later Sportsters, and will start to make them. At least I hope they do.