Springer Forks Custom

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 centering collar (available seperately) 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.
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 bearings. The builder has to consider rake, trail, overall chassis geometry, brake function, etc.

The unmistakable look of the classic Springer fork — now 2" narrower.

The springs of the Springer fork are also positioned 3/8" closer together to achieve a perfect appearance.The length is measured from the axle centerline to the lower steering head bearing seat.

The fork stem is compatible with the centering collar (available separately) for 1936-up ball bearings. It also features two Ø1" bearing seats, allowing the use of 1949-up tapered bearings without any modifications.

These forks are not drilled for the 1948-and-later steering head lock.

Designed for 1936–1957 rigid-frame Big Twins, they can also be installed on later frames with the correct matching head bearings.

Versions with an additional length of 8 inches or more feature an adjusted +3° positive rake offset to maintain proper trail geometry.

The unmistakable look of the classic Springer fork for custom projects. Unlike classic OEM replacement forks, these chopper forks do not have any fender mounts, either on the lower triple trees or at the rear rocker joints.
Length is measured from the axle centerline to the lower steering head bearing seat.
The fork stem is compatible with the centering collar (available separately) for 1936-up ball bearings. It also includes two Ø1” bearing seats, allowing the use of 1949-up tapered bearings without any modifications.
These forks are not drilled for the 1948-and-later steering head lock.
Although these custom Springer forks are designed for 1936–1957 rigid-frame Big Twins, they can also be installed on later frames as long as you use/install the appropriate matching frame head bearings.
Due to the trail geometry, versions with an additional length of 8 inches or more feature an adjusted positive rake offset of +3°.