To chase a slightly different look, I've decided to go down the path of converting my 2012 Sportster 72 to a springer front end. The plan will be to run a build thread as I go through the process, noting that I couldn't find a great deal of info that covers the conversion from start to finish (apart from here: springer how to) so I thought I'd document it here for anyone else thinking of doing the same. Note that this is not a simple bolt-on option! There's a bit of mucking around to get it mounted up and few areas to remove on both the frame and forks to get them to work so if your squeamish about cutting shit off your bike or new parts then this isn't for you. I've already cut bits off the 72 like the stupid forward seat mount so I'm happy to bring out the angle grinder...
Being Aus based, springers can be an expensive purchase due to shipping, etc from the normal suppliers in the US, but I came across a great little Aussie firm Meatballs Springers who offer an early-style reproduction of Harley Davidson’s Springer forks as used on their big twins from 1936 to 1948 (early-style springer). Meatballs Springers have been fantastic to deal with and the quality of their products is second to none.
For this build I've gone with a black with chrome springs 20" setup to match the current lowered stance and which will compliment my lightly modded 72 nicely. Here's the current setup that I'll be starting with for the project.
Being Aus based, springers can be an expensive purchase due to shipping, etc from the normal suppliers in the US, but I came across a great little Aussie firm Meatballs Springers who offer an early-style reproduction of Harley Davidson’s Springer forks as used on their big twins from 1936 to 1948 (early-style springer). Meatballs Springers have been fantastic to deal with and the quality of their products is second to none.
For this build I've gone with a black with chrome springs 20" setup to match the current lowered stance and which will compliment my lightly modded 72 nicely. Here's the current setup that I'll be starting with for the project.
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