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FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE!
You got the wrong length Steer Tube.
(easy mistake)
Ask me how I know
You got the wrong length Steer Tube.
(easy mistake)
Ask me how I know
20" Springer Fork Issue. Please Help.
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The combined 'stack' appears too long for the assembly, it was made to fit together with that shorter steer tube. I believe some simple fabrication of an extension, welded on, of that bracket (or a complete longer bracket) that goes on the steer tube and mounts the spring could get you there.
Id unbolt the spring up there and put a washer and nut on to compress it to assembled length, and mount up the legs at the bottom. Then you can eyeball the fit to get an idea how you may be able to modify that bracket.
Id unbolt the spring up there and put a washer and nut on to compress it to assembled length, and mount up the legs at the bottom. Then you can eyeball the fit to get an idea how you may be able to modify that bracket.
You'd have to fabricate it. I gave it a quick search, since i am sure i saw the isntruction somewhere here on this forum, but didn't find it. I'd take a closer look and post you a link. I remember someone did it at the build off on the bike that was blue
But unfortunately that's just not enough to find the original thread
Got it! Check this out:
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/unfair-lady.109695/page-5
https://ratrodbikes.com/forum/threads/unfair-lady.109695/page-5
Since you will have to do some modifying, here's what I would try.
1. Mount the spring cage by itself to the top bracket, no legs on the cage.
2. Then mount just the legs to the lower part with the bolt.
3. See how much distance between where the legs go up to and where they normally should bolt to the spring cage. It is probably about an inch to an inch and a half.
4. Make up extensions from some pieces of metal about the same size as the top of the fork legs. Drill some holes in them and bolt them all together. You'll need 4 of them to bolt up the support rods also.
If it doesn't work, at least you haven't changed anything permanently. Your spring is at the correct angle and your wheel position is the same.
1. Mount the spring cage by itself to the top bracket, no legs on the cage.
2. Then mount just the legs to the lower part with the bolt.
3. See how much distance between where the legs go up to and where they normally should bolt to the spring cage. It is probably about an inch to an inch and a half.
4. Make up extensions from some pieces of metal about the same size as the top of the fork legs. Drill some holes in them and bolt them all together. You'll need 4 of them to bolt up the support rods also.
If it doesn't work, at least you haven't changed anything permanently. Your spring is at the correct angle and your wheel position is the same.
That's right, you'll only be needing only two extenders, but be sure the bolts are tightened well as that point will take a lot of stress. I thought of using 4 mainly for looks. I've had a couple of those springers that didn't fit like yours but let the spring bolt bend or stay at a loose angle to make up the difference. The spring wasn't in line so they didn't look right or work smoothly. I'd like to see how your extenders work out.
It looks like it was made that way from the factory.
The cage isn't exactly in line, but it's so close it's hardly noticeable. It looks like it can be adjusted upward where the locknut holds the brace. The rear of the spring cage needs to go up very slightly to have the spring exactly in line. But it's great just like that too.
The cage isn't exactly in line, but it's so close it's hardly noticeable. It looks like it can be adjusted upward where the locknut holds the brace. The rear of the spring cage needs to go up very slightly to have the spring exactly in line. But it's great just like that too.
