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Springers
This is WAY too early in the morning but here at work we are having this discussion. One of the guys asked me if I have heard of an Ultra or Elec glide with Springer forks. Has anyone out there seen this??
Road Master
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RE: Springers
This may be redundant to you hard-core HD types, but a short history lesson.
HD introduced the Hydra-glide in 1949 or so. This had the familiar hydralich front forks as are on the EGs now and was a PanHead engine.
In 1958 the FL Duo Glide was introduced and was basically an updated version...bell-whistles--of the hydra glide...also a panhead
In 1965 the Eltra glide was on the scene. Electra meaning electric starter...also a panhead
in the mid 1980s the FLTs were introduced. A shovelhead engine and what is now starting to look like our EGs and RGs
Next are the evos, and the TCs but for the most part the basic design has remained the same. No EG has been produced by HD moco with a springer front end. Hence the "glide" portion of Electra Glide.
HD introduced the Hydra-glide in 1949 or so. This had the familiar hydralich front forks as are on the EGs now and was a PanHead engine.
In 1958 the FL Duo Glide was introduced and was basically an updated version...bell-whistles--of the hydra glide...also a panhead
In 1965 the Eltra glide was on the scene. Electra meaning electric starter...also a panhead
in the mid 1980s the FLTs were introduced. A shovelhead engine and what is now starting to look like our EGs and RGs
Next are the evos, and the TCs but for the most part the basic design has remained the same. No EG has been produced by HD moco with a springer front end. Hence the "glide" portion of Electra Glide.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Coconut Creek, FL
RE: Springers
I'll bet it would look great. If the springer front end wasn't so expensive, I'd give it a try on my RKC.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: San Antonio, TX
RE: Springers
I have never ridden a springer, from what I've read so far they seem to be a special riding experience. What's the deal.
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