KilroyCD
Active Member
I possibly have the same make of springer fork on one of my bikes. It too is longer than other seemingly identical springers I have on other bikes, and I'm assuming that is so it can also be used on women's styles. Women's bikes typically have a longer head tube than men's bikes. The extra length on this springer is exacerbated by the fact that the head tube on my bike is a bit shorter than the other bikes I have. In fact, the head tube on your bike looks to be about as short as the one on mine.
I resorted to using a spacer that is around 1 1/4" long (made from pvc pipe). You can see that spacer in the photo below.
If necessary, you can cut the springer's steering tube down a bit, but make sure you have the adjustable race for the upper bearing on before you start cutting. This way you can back it off to chase the threads once you have finished cutting.
Also, I don't suggest that you use red Loc-Tite unless you fancy taking a torch to something to loosen it. Blue Loc-Tite will work perfectly for this.
I resorted to using a spacer that is around 1 1/4" long (made from pvc pipe). You can see that spacer in the photo below.
If necessary, you can cut the springer's steering tube down a bit, but make sure you have the adjustable race for the upper bearing on before you start cutting. This way you can back it off to chase the threads once you have finished cutting.
Also, I don't suggest that you use red Loc-Tite unless you fancy taking a torch to something to loosen it. Blue Loc-Tite will work perfectly for this.