This will give you the most accurate measurement for your springer. Next, put your front wheel (with tire mounted) out where it intersects and take that measurement from the bottom of the neck to the center of your axle. Then, we like to use a broom handle or piece of pipe to stick through the neck. 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. We suggest you have your wheels AND tires on hand, before purchasing your front end. The lengths and measuring points on each springer is located on the individual product pages, and its very important to measure properly and accurately before you break out your wallet and pull the trigger.Įveryone is excited to get their hands on such an important part of you bike build, but important no to put the cart before the horse and end up with the wrong length. Rim Strip for 20' - 21' Motorcycle WheelsĢ75/300 - 21' Motorcycle Tube Center Valve Stem Shinko - 21 x 3.00 270 Classic Motorcycle Tire Vintage Harley Springer Front End - BlackĢ1' x 2.15' Harley Black Spoke Wheel - FXST / FXDWG 1984-1999 Direct links to the parts on our website are listed below. The best part about it is you can get EVERYTHING you need right here at Throttle Addiction in one easy grab & go.

At 26” wide, you'll have ample control without the 'I'm about to hug a sumo wrestler' riding position that comes with wider bars.īelow is a breakdown of the parts used on this project along with links directing you to their respected page. A slight 2” pullback slightly relaxes the wrists for a more comfortable grip. They give you a tight aggressive riding stance. In addition, we chose to run our own riser-less Throttle Addiction 11' T Bars. We are running a 21' wheel up front and a 16' wheel out back, so we chose the 22' length springer. This is an extremely close replica to the Knucklehead springers of yesteryear. Manufactured by Mid USA, the vintage springer is styled with the iconic Harley cast style springer perch and triple trees.Īt 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. Our personal favorite springer front end is the vintage styled springer front end. Choosing the correct spring fork for you project is task number one. The classic old school look has been a choice for chopper builders and customers to this day. Springer front ends have been an iconic front suspension used by Harley Davidson for ages, dating all the way back to 1930.

Early durffe girder front end.