What years did Harley make the Softail Springer?
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPRINGER SOFTAIL (1988-2003) Review | MCN.
Why did Harley stop making the Springer?
It IS a good looking bike, but the springer handling characteristics, weight and performance are no match for the hydraulic front forks. Hence the hydraulics being introduced in 1953, and the springer phased out. A springer fork just doesn’t have the damping capabilities of a hydraulic fork.
When did Harley stop making the Softail Springer?
Unfortunately, Harley decided to discontinue The FLSTS Heritage Springer after the 2003 model year.
What Harley has springer front end?
Product Description. These Springers will fit most Harley Davidson Big Twins from 1949-Present and 1982-2003 Sportsters with 1″ neck bearings.
How much is a 99 Springer Softail worth?
Values
| Excellent | $12,530 |
| Very Good | $8,330 |
| Good | $4,160 |
| Fair | $2,085 |
| Poor | N/A |
What makes a motorcycle a Springer?
A springer fork does not have the suspension built into the fork tubes, but instead has it mounted externally, where it may be integrated into the triple clamp. This style of fork may be found on antique motorcycles or choppers, and is available today on Harley-Davidson’s Softail Springer.
What is the stock length of a Springer front end?
Stock Length 22″ Black Springer Front End Harley Sportster Chopper Softail Arched. Improtant: Measure from the bottom neck bearing down to the axle. As a reference, on this springer that measurement is 22″, considered as the stock size.)
How are Springer forks measured?
Measure straight up along the square from the ground to axle center and you have the Wheel Radius (A). The next two dimensions are the Upper Neck Height (B) and Lower Neck Height (C). Again these measurements should be taken using the same technique as the first.
How do you measure a Springer front end?
Measure from the center/axle of the front wheel (with a properly inflated tire) straight up to the top of where the neck will be when the front frame rail is 6″ from the ground.
How long is a stock Harley Springer?