Great job. I'm planning on putting my old springer front end off an 08 crossbones that was totaled in a fire. Hopefully the integrity of the steel wasn't compromised from the heat. My 07 heritage has regular stock forks and I really miss the ability to turn on a dime with the springer. I've been dreading swapping them out for a lack of detailed instructions. I have no excuse now thanks to your channel. I'm very confident to take on the job. Fingers crossed they are not fubar and I can once again have the pleasure of cruising with the missing ingredient.Thanks again!! I'll be checking out your website for parts.
Don’t hang your caliper like that! The hose is designed to stretch outward with volume and pressure they’re not meant to be stretched lengthwise. Use a bungee cord! Good vid though!
Nicely done professional video. Since you have experience with both aftermarket and OEM HD springers, do you know if you can get aftermarket spring / shock sets that would work to replace the springs on the OEM. My crossbones of course comes with the black and chrome front end. Almost every peace of chrome is tarnished/ rusted, wanting to do a rebuild and maybe fully black it out
Short answer is yes, we can get most of the replacement components for Softail springers, only in chrome though and they are often out of stock. Email us exactly what you're looking for at info@throttleaddiction.com and we can see if we can help you out.
Great video bud, I want to change my 2000 fat boy over to a springer. So does this kit basically have everything I need? Bearings, risers, riser bushings,etc,etc. now,do I need to replace my caliper to fit the new brake stay? Thanks much appreciated!
Yes if you're converting from a Hydragilde front end to this springer everything you need comes with the springer except you will need a new caliper and a new wheel
I’ve got the same bike with hydra glide ( wide glide) front end, I tossed the 21 years ago for a 16 fat boy wheel & fender, I’d like to install a springer front end & keep my 16” wheel & fender, is there a fender adapter for 2 parallel mounts that are on my legs my paint is close to the ladies ride
Not sure about a special tool. Can you give me more information? If you're looking for the spacer bearings they don't come with the springer. If you need spacer bearings you can only get them from Harley-Davidson.
Awesome video. Do you guys sell specific Springer front wheels? Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the hubs on Springer wheels designed for correct spacing? For example, isn't a front wheel on an FXST Softail different than the front wheel on a FXSTS Softail Springer? I'm looking for a black 21" wheel for my 95 Bad Boy and am having trouble understanding in all. Thanks
Great vids tanks. Hey this is completely unrelated but I couldnt find a vid or google search discussing springer frontends. I just bought an 06 FXSTSI with 19k miles. Went thru all the maintenance and yesterday took her out 4 a test ride. I noticed the frontend dipping all the way when i hit my front brakes. 19k i wouldnt think the shock would be worn out but I could be wrong so Just wondering your thots? IN 96 I built custom springer with a Paughco 6 over and it never dipped that bad. Maybe because the angles? Anyway any info would be greatly appreciated :-)
Thanks for the question. Please email us at info@throttleaddiction.com with as many details as possible and we'll see if we can help you out. Pictures would also help.
We do! They aren't on our website, but you can call to place the order. First, steering race removal and installation tool is part number 3850048 and is $114, second, the steering stem bearing and installation tool is part number 38050118 and is $59. Our phone number is (715) 210-3535 and we're here Monday-Friday 9a-5p CST
Throttle addiction…. Can’t you have anyone else do your videos?? Someone with a better voice and personality… plus a person that simply tells us the “how to” and not the senseless babble!! A 27 minute video can be 10 minutes tops!
