How do you measure a Springer front end?
Place your front wheel so the axle would be about 3 inches in front of the broomstick, then measure from the bottom of the frame neck to the axle hole in the wheel. This number will be your guide for the springer length you need. About 22″ indicates you need a stock length springer. You can go + or – from there.
What length Springer do I need?
Most Springer manufacturers set the distance between the top of the lower tree and the bottom surface of the upper tree at 8-inches. for Harleys and custom choppers. This distance is an old hold-over from the early days of Harley Springers that hasn’t changed over the decades.
What is a Springer front end?
Springer front ends have been an iconic front suspension used by Harley Davidson for ages, dating all the way back to 1930. Manufactured by Mid USA, the vintage springer is styled with the iconic Harley cast style springer perch and triple trees.
When did Harley Davidson start using Springer front ends?
Springer front ends have been an iconic front suspension used by Harley Davidson for ages, dating all the way back to 1930. The classic old school look has been a choice for chopper builders and customers to this day.
How big is the front wheel on a Springer?
At Throttle Addiction we fit the vintage springer up to one of our recent chopper builds. The evolution big twin chopper is sporting a Paughco frame with 30 degrees of rake. We are running a 21″ wheel up front and a 16″ wheel out back, so we chose the 22″ length springer.
What kind of front end does a Harley Davidson use?
Installing a Springer Front End On Your Chopper. Installing a Springer Front End On Your Chopper. Springer front ends have been an iconic front suspension used by Harley Davidson for ages, dating all the way back to 1930. The classic old school look has been a choice for chopper builders and customers to this day.
How to install rear wheel on Springer Chopper?
Install your rear wheel, (with the tire mounted) then block up the bottom of your frame so its sits level or is raked to your liking. Then, we like to use a broom handle or piece of pipe to stick through the neck.
How big is the front wheel on a Harley Davidson Springer?
When the Springer Softail first appeared over a decade ago, Harley let it be known that there was an extensive amount of CAD (computer-aided design) time needed to bring the dated front-end suspension concept up to modern performance standards. Dripping with a beautiful chrome finish, the Springer front end carries a thin 21-inch front wheel.
What’s the price of a Harley Davidson Springer?
Springer Front End for Harley Davidson Dyna 91-17 & Sportster 04-Up (Stock Length, Black) 5.0 out of 5 stars1 $599.95$599.95
Installing a Springer Front End On Your Chopper. Installing a Springer Front End On Your Chopper. Springer front ends have been an iconic front suspension used by Harley Davidson for ages, dating all the way back to 1930. The classic old school look has been a choice for chopper builders and customers to this day.
Where does the rake Kit go on a Harley Springer?
Harley Springers are DERAKED from the factory! Our rake kit puts the front end inline with the frame neck, for better handling & highway cruising. Excellent for Trikes!