Springer ?

[awp1962]

So, I had been wanting to build a springer fork because I just could not decide on available ones, yet now concede if I haven't done it yet I should just buy.
My issues; I could easily purchase a black (no full chrome fork on this thing) Schwinn type but not sure about the "knee action". The Monark forks are good looking. I would love it if they had the main fork curved. Could/would the Schwinn Ashtabula curved fork be used in place of the Monark main fork?
Oops, forgot, I do like the simplicity of the Rat Trap style, so that was almost an ebay purchase.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Wildcat has made a few springers. You can read about one here:

Splat Rat

This is my entry in the ORBO. The frame is another scrap old frame from the junk shop in Olongapo City in the Philippines. This frame is heavier than the others. The idea is for a rugged bike that will get beat on and still hold up. I'm too old to go off any jumps but maybe I can find a...

ratrodbikes.com

 

[awp1962]

Very neat.
Oops more fun. The head tube and bearing race is 9". More reading for me.

 

[Starnger]

Modern Monark style forks as well as modern Schwinn style forks are just too stiff and heavy. The Roadmaster forks are the best of all the ones i have tried, so if you can get your hands on a vintage one - go for it!

 

[awp1962]

The Roadmaster fork is beautiful.

 

[Wildcat]

Using the fork that came with your bike as a starting point saves some work and money. A rat trap copy might not be too hard to make. Post up your bike to get some ideas.