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Would an HD factory Springer Work on a Freewheeler?
Love the factory springer front end. Had one on my '59 Pan. Could the current springer that HD makes work on a 2021 Freewheeler? I think it would look classic, but wondering if it would ruin the handling. Looks is one thing, but it has to perform properly.
Hi John. I can't help with the question of a current springer working on a Freewheeler, but I agree that it would look cool.Originally Posted by JTJersey
If you have pictures of the Pan with a springer, I would love to see them, I have a '60 with a Super Glide front end.
Bill
2010 Tri-glide, Red Hot Sunglo
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Crappy pictures, but all I've got from that long ago. This was around 1977.
Probably work well. Might have to reconfigure the rockers to give the correct amount of trail for a trike application.
Check out Rex's tech thread for more info on trail o a trike: https://www.triketalk.com/forum/thre...-build-a-trike
I believe the Freewheeler is to heavy for a springer front end. Just like a Road King is to heavy. Also, The front end is not designed for ABS brakes. I heard that's the reason why HD quit selling them. If you want to spend enough money to make it work. Post some pixs when you get done. I bet it will look killer.
Would this not be the coolest Freewheeler around? Harley has just got to do this with the modern touches.
It sure would be a Retro hit, with a real mechanical reverse, foot clutch and a tank shifterWould this not be the coolest Freewheeler around? Harley has just got to do this with the modern touches.
Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL
This is a Softtail Springer Trike conversion, but it gives the overall idea what one from Harley could look like.
And this guys custom build is more what I'm looking for, though I would be concerned about the stopping power of that front wheel. I do like my dual disks up front.
Haven't experienced the ABS yet.
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