Hey, sorry to have yet another springer question - and yes I know about handling probs but I am looking for anyone who could tell me what are the particular specifications of the springer front end in the photo below. As my sign in name suggests I am into old things. My father had a Matchless years ago and I bought a  2011 883 Iron Sportster. I have older bikes but they just weren't getting me to where I had to go each week without the signs of it in my bike. I don't own a car - never have.  I bought a Sportster because it is the best old classic look that I have seen (besides the 48) What I like about this particular bike - (I hope the owner spots it)  is that it is not overdone but classic. I am going to put the springer on myself but are there certain specs that I need to know about. I am looking at Dyna and Paughco springer front ends.

 That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I get told by everyone don't go springer. Nice to hear something like your comment

Yep go for it Bygone, a springer front end on a sporty is gold.

I love my springer and handles just fine, you only see 1 in 100 HDs with springer fronts.

If in any doubt, see the Special Edition Heavy Duty Mag out at the moment, it reprints a previous article on springer VS telescopic front end, springer wins 4:1 (only loss was on weight, who gives a shit on that)....

Post up a pick when you have finished.

 

I'm lovin' my Springer too but I think the lack of popular support is coz the Springer front end appeals mostly to people who like 'old school' like you do, Bygone. Some like Springer fronts as a point of difference on a more modern bike, but I'm like you and love the old stuff. And nuthin' says 'old stuff' like a Springer! I particularly like the pic you've posted - I want one of those in ma shed!

 

 This is a great forum, great info coming in. I posted my original post it in two sections - one under "Sportsters and one in Workshop general" getting some good info from Waz (883n Harley Convert) and from (Chopaweeza) great info - in the Sportster post for those who are interested. Thanks guys,  I'm looking into those leads you've given me Chopaweeza.   

i had a wlc and a wla an a santee honda four chop with a springer an a 96 evo springer all good bikes an handled the best outta telescopic ..the spinger in the pik is a old one from wat i can tell compairing it to my old wla looks like a knuckle or flathead one to me if ya google wla or wlc springer or knuckle head ul it should give ya some links to the measurments ect
good choice for front end if ya goin old skool