Classic Springer Forks

Once upon a time when there weren’t any custom parts you could buy from your local shop, the VL fork was a very popular item because it made your Knuckle or Panhead bobber different from the next guy’s scooter. Besides you gained half an inch of length compared to 1936-up Springer forks for improved ground clearance and a more stretched look. Now it’s time to revive those days of the golden 40’s and 50’s with the Cannonball version of H-D’s VL type fork.
Manufactured just like the original, which means I-beams and connecting braces are drop forged on a huge 10 meter forge hammer. This is the only procedure that guarantees these components stand up to the job.
The problems with installing the OEM fork were the large fork stem and the handlebar mounting so the Cannonball fork is modified here. It features a Ø1” fork stem that works with the included centering collar for 1936-up ball bearings. Moreover the stem also features two Ø1” bearing seats for the use of Big Twin tapered roller bearings without any modifications. The leg tops accept the 36-up Springer inline handlebars. This makes installation a snap compared to the original counterpart.
Certificate of stability for 4-speed Big Twins thru 1986. Length is measured from axle center line to seat of lower steering head bearing.
Although these Custom forks are intended for 1936-1957 rigid frame Big Twins they can be mounted with later frames, too, provided you have/install matching frame head beariings. The builder has to consider rake, trail, overall chassis geometry, brake function, etc.

Complete and accurate reproduction of the classic H-D Springer fork as used by the factory on Big Twins 1936-49 and on 45” models from 1941–57. Manufactured just like back in the good old times, i.e. with forged legs and connecting components, which makes them equal to the original counterpart concerning stability and service life.
Use these top-quality forks as stock replacement for your restauration or as a part of your chopper or bobber project-bike.
All brackets for brake anchor, front fender and ride control are there and just like stock., The dimensions of our standard forks are exactly the same as for the original Springer forks (48,5 cm = 19” from center of wheel axle to lower neck bearing seat)., The "Builder" versions come unassembled with bare rigid and spring forks, chrome or black springs and black rockers.,
Length is measured from axle center line to seat of lower steering head bearing.

These are the Inline Springer forks for cool Lowrider projects. They are 2” shorter than the stock versions and will let your bike’s front end look a lot different. All other features match the standard length Classic Springer forks:
all brackets for brake anchor, front fender and ride control are there and just like stock., fork stem works with the included centering collar for 1936-up ball bearings and also features two Ø1” bearing seats for the use of 1949-up tapered bearings without any modifications. They are not drilled for the 1948→ steering head lock.,
Length is measured from axle center line to seat of lower steering head bearing.
Although these Custom forks are intended for 1936-1957 rigid frame Big Twins they can be mounted with later frames, too, provided you have/install matching frame head beariings. The builder has to consider rake, trail, overall chassis geometry, brake function, etc.

Extended Springer forks which provide more ground clearance when building bikes with larger than stock neck rakes. Actually, the +2” versions were factory equipment on XA and 1941 WLA military models. Made with forged legs, just like the shorter versions. They feature a fork stem with two Ø1” bearing seats for the use of 1949-up tapered roller bearings without any modifications.
Length is measured from axle center line to seat of lower steering head bearing.
Although these Custom forks are intended for 1936-1957 rigid frame Big Twins they can be mounted with later frames, too, provided you have/install matching frame head beariings. The builder has to consider rake, trail, overall chassis geometry, brake function, etc.

A literally indispensable component for Old School choppers is an extended Springer fork which until today was a major obstacle because you either had to cut and extend your stock fork (ouch!) or purchase one of those somewhat flimsy aftermarket springer forks. Nowadays, there are professional solutions and the Big Twin forks offered here feature one-piece, forged tubes for strength and safety, made just like the shorter versions.
Feature a fork stem with two Ø1” bearing seats for the use of 1949-up tapered roller bearings without any modifications., With a positive rake, i.e. the steering stem is inclined to the front by 3°. This is done to avoid a steering neck so high and inclined that the bike is impossible to steer. We call these forks Offset +3°, according to their rake., Standard rockers limit fork travel on overlength forks so the 16” and 20” versions sport special longer rockers to maintain proper travel. They accept 19 mm axles for custom brake and wheel installation.,
Length is measured from axle center line to seat of lower steering head bearing.
Although these Custom forks are intended for 1936-1957 rigid frame Big Twins they can be mounted with later frames, too, provided you have/install matching frame head beariings. The builder has to consider rake, trail, overall chassis geometry, brake function, etc.

In the late 1920’s and early 1930’s, the Race Department experimented with a "trailing link" fork design on factory hillclimb race bikes. This distinctive design was the inspiration behind these reproduction Hillclimb Springer forks.
The versions for Big Twins feature a fork stem that works with the included centering collar for 1936-up ball bearings. Moreover the stem also features two Ø1” bearing seats for the use of 1949-up tapered roller bearings without any modifications., The forks for 45”/750 cc models have a 7/8” fork stem and fit the stock neck bearings., The leg tops accept the 36-up Springer inline handlebars., Wheel trail equates that of standard Classic Springer forks.,
The selection includes forks for stock or similar Springer drum brakes and forks for Custom disc brake systems. Length is measured from axle center line to seat of lower steering head bearing.
Although these Custom forks are intended for 1936-1957 rigid frame Big Twins they can be mounted with later frames, too, provided you have/install matching frame head beariings. The builder has to consider rake, trail, overall chassis geometry, brake function, etc.

Raw, unpainted rigid and spring forks for those who would like to assemble their personal Cannonball I-Beam Springer fork from individual parts.

Reproductions of the rigid and spring forks for Classic Springer forks. The 1936-early 1938 rigid forks feature inside, forward facing grease fittings and a brazed brake anchor tab. The late 1938-1940 rigid forks feature outside facing grease nipples, also with brazed brake anchor tab. Both versions have correct forward swept fork legs. This is not the case with later 1941→ rigid forks, which have the lower rocker stud hole inline/centered with the fork’s top end.