The Cyclery Concours Springer Forks
- Springer fork »Concours« by The Cyclery
- fits Big Twins late 1946-1949
- steel
- length: 19”
- Finish rigid fork: raw (no finish)
- Finish spring fork: raw (no finish)
- Finish rockers: parkerized
- Finish springs: parkerized
- Fork stem bearings compatibility: ball bearings only
- Fork stem welding: two welds (1942-49 special)
- Fork stem tilt (rake): -3° offset
- Fork stem thread inner: 3/4”-14
- Fork stem thread outer: 1”-24
- Components joints: components brazed / spring perch welded
- Legs design: straight
- Grease fittings bosses on rockers: with bosses for grease fittings
- Grease fitting configuration: late type installed
- Grease fittings position: outside (inner boss removed)
- Fender tabs on rigid fork: wide
- Fender mounts on rockers: yes
- Brake anchor tabs fastening: completely welded
- Brake anchor hole position: 1/8" outward
- Spring fork lettering: #17
- Steering damper notch on stem shim: no
- Top crown front edge: machined
- Spring perch machined for headlamp bracket: yes
- with centering collar
- replaces Harley-Davidson part number HD 2601-46, and 45515-46
- Poland
Accurate reproductions of Harley-Davidson Springer forks 1936-49, featuring all model-year–specific details for the most demanding restorations where absolute authenticity matters. These forks allow a front end to be built that will withstand the scrutiny of judges and curators at the world’s top events, museums, and collections.
The forks are supplied raw and uncoated to allow precise matching of the paint tone, gloss level, and patina with other components of the motorcycle. The rockers, springs, and associated small parts are parkerized.
The features overview table provides an overview of the accuracy of the details in the design of the individual model year variants.
Internal Threads on the Upper End of the Legs
For custom riser installation the fork legs have M20x1.5 internal threads at the upper end and accept riser adapter studs or plugs which are available separately; an extra added by the manufacturer which saves you a lot of work and axle grease.
Inline vs. Offset
Classic Springer Forks are produced for different frame rakes.
- In the beginning, both the main tubes and the steering stem were in the same plane. This is called "inline". The rake is 0°. Of this type were all 45” Springer forks 1936-1957 and all Big Twin forks 1936-1945.
- From 1946 onwards the Big Twins had the neck angle increased to 30°. To maintain fork inclination and ground clearance, the steering stem was tilted to the rear by 3°. We call these forks Offset -3°, they were stock on 1946-1948 Big Twins.
- When building a bike with ≥+8” extra long forks you don’t want the steering neck so high and inclined that the bike is difficult to steer. Therefore such forks are manufactured with a positive rake, i.e. the steering stem is inclined to the front by 3°. We call these forks Offset +3°.
The sketch shows the placement of the lateral tubes and steering stem seen from the drivers place. Now it is clear, too, why there have to be three different types of top trees or handlebars for Classic Springer forks.
Same OEM number for multiple model year variants
Although some products differ significantly in details throughout the model years, the factory often assigned the same part number to them. This in not really helpful when searching for year specific replacement parts, but a fact which we have to deal with. So please check product descriptions thoroughly before placing your order.
Accessories:
30-463
15-107
15-263
Headlight Brackets for Springer Forks - for Springer Forks 1946-1957
Monroe Type Springer Shock Absorbers
Bearing Adjuster Nuts for Classic Springer Forks
Steering Head Top Nuts for Classic Springer Forks
Faber Cycle Flanders #7-HD Handlebars
Have any questions?
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