When did Harley stop making Springer?

When did Harley stop making Springer?

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPRINGER SOFTAIL (1988 – 2003) Review.

Does Harley Davidson still make the Springer?

Harley-Davidson® Springer Softail: Take a look at this front end. We’d tell you it’s beautiful but Harley-Davidson has never been in the business of making understatements. Besides, the Springer leading-link front suspension speaks for itself.

What year did the Heritage Softail come out?

1988

How does Springer front end work?

Put simply, motorcycle forks connect the front wheel of the motorcycle to the axle and the body of the motorcycle. For motorcycle enthusiasts, Springer forks give their bikes a stylish look and the ability to customize their bike according to their preferences.

How do you measure fork on a Harley?

Fork length is measured from the base of the frame neck to the center point of the axle mounting hole. For any off-the-shelf motorcycle this standard measurement for the front forks is considered stock length.

How do you measure a Harley Davidson front end?

Raise the bike to an upright position, using a tape measure, hold the tape straight down from the front axle to the floor. Put a mark on the floor at that point. Then place the tape parallel to the steering neck, following the angle of the steering neck all the way up to the floor. Put a mark here also.

How do Harley forks work?

Harley forks generally consist of upper tubes that mount to the triple trees and lower tubes that slide over them and connect to each other via the front wheel. Generally very long, the main spring holds the front end up and compresses as the front wheel comes into contact with a bump.

What size are Wide Glide forks?

The spacing dimension for Wide Glide forks is 9.875″ between fork tube centers. By comparison, a ‘Mid-Glide’ is 8.875″ between fork tube centers, and a ‘Narrow-Glide’ is 7.00″ between fork tube centers. The original Wide Glide front forks measured 1-5/8″ in diameter.

Can you put a wide glide front end on a Sportster?

If your Sportster is older than 1982, or if you’re not familiar with interchanging front ends, you can buy wide glide conversion kits they make and re-use your existing fork legs and wheels, but those kits are usually more expensive than just using a real deal 41mm Wide Glide front end.