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Springer front end?
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xsfun
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PostPosted: October 2, 2006, 3:58 pm    Post subject: Springer front end?

anybody know where to get a springer style front end for the xs?
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PostPosted: October 2, 2006, 4:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

xs fun if you look at some of the custom front ends out there I have seen them where the post is changeable. meaning one front end fits most all frames. check out the aftermarket harley clowns the might have something.
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PostPosted: July 16, 2007, 8:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

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PostPosted: December 8, 2007, 5:15 am    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

i am building back end kits right now to hold stock, 200, and 250 rear wheels. I am also just finishing up a back end with a monoshock and suspended seat. Any who. i run a springer on my bike by using the stock shaft that comes with it. i use the new 650 tapered neck bearing races, and the 1" tapered bearings that come with the front end. i have had no problem with this set up. And to buy them, i get them from out law cycle products on ebay. $350. stores.ebay.com/Outlaw...e-Products

2" under is what will fit a stock xs and give you the same ground clearance.
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PostPosted: December 8, 2007, 8:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

noodleeville11, is that a DNA springer, or a different brand. How is it treating you if it is DNA. I've heard bad things about them, ie: they arent straight, they dont track right, the welds are bad etc etc.
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PostPosted: December 9, 2007, 6:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

It is a DNA. I have had no problems with it so far. But I have also not had too many miles on it. As far as straight, it seems to be. Welds have not broken yet. But I did mess with the adjustment in it. I am a heavier guy so I messed with the tension so that I could get a good ride out of it. Also tire size and pressure makes a huge difference in the way a springer rides.
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PostPosted: December 18, 2007, 11:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

Havent ran my DNA front end yet but looks alone its worth the $$.. Looks like a very well built product.
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PostPosted: April 29, 2008, 10:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

any updated picks of your bike Malidrag.... looking good so far
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PostPosted: April 30, 2008, 7:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

olson214 wrote:
any updated picks of your bike Malidrag.... looking good so far

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PostPosted: May 31, 2008, 6:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

how much did that front end cost? the forks. what angle is the rake?
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PostPosted: June 1, 2008, 9:53 am    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

Front end was around 4 bills new.. The bike has a 42* rake..
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PostPosted: June 28, 2008, 11:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

most springers i have seen seam to run 400 to 600 so that sounds about right here are a few www.calcustom.com/spri..._forks.htm www.steelthundercc.com...inger.html what noodleville was sayen seames to be what i have heard to be right so far i havent goten to do it myself yet but im on my way!! heres my thred with the same question www.650rider.com/index...pic&t=3700 good luck and we want pics!!!
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PostPosted: June 28, 2008, 11:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

o and im looking for a raw unfinished springer with a square front that i can get twisted or one thats already twised thats eather black or that i can get powderd for around 500 i cant aford to drop 2 grand on a pare of forks!!!
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PostPosted: June 29, 2008, 5:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

hey i found another old thread that might help you www.650rider.com/index...pic&t=2940
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PostPosted: August 1, 2008, 7:14 am    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

hey noodleville11
tell me how you set up your front end again, you used the shaft off the stock triple trees?

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PostPosted: July 23, 2009, 8:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Springer front end?

very nice work!
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