Classic Springer Forks
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.
for Big Twins Inline
The Big Twin versions feature a 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 1949-up tapered roller 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.
- Springer fork »Classic Inline« by Samwel Supplies
- fits Knucklehead 1936, Big Twin 1937-early 1946
- steel, black, powder-coated, internal thread neck post: 3/4”-14 UNS, external thread neck post: 1”-24 UNS, black springs
- length: 48.5 cm
- rake: 0 °
- length over/under stock: stock
- replaces Harley-Davidson part number HD 2601-36, and 45515-36
- with material certification
- Europe
- gross weight: 15.1 kg
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 Classich Springer forks.
Parkerized Rockers
As a running change the manufacturer currently changes all black powder-coated rockers to a parkerized finish, as it was original back in the days. For a transition period W&W Cycles will have both types in stock, so if this is important for you, please contact our sales staff and let them know your preference.
1.) The pivot point of the brake shackle on the backing plate or caliper bracket must not be positioned vertically above or in front of the wheel axle (driving direction). In this case the moving forces in your fork parallelogram will be reversed and the fork will rebound instead of being compressed when you apply the brake. This will generate very high forces to impact on your rigid fork leg with possible damage.
2.) Caliper bracket or drum brake backing plate must float on the wheel axle. If not, the fork will rebound as well when applying the brake. Result: see above.
Spare parts:
Cooper Smithing Co. Springer Fork Legs
Sets of Rockers for Classic and I-Beam Springer Forks
Spring Guidance
Brake Anchor Tab
Accessories:
18-655
01-891
Top Fork Clamps for Sixties Narrow Bars
NSW Top Fork Clamps
OEM Style Top Fork Clamps
Nacell Top Fork Clamp
Ride Controls for Classic Springer Forks
Cro Customs Top Fork Clamp
Cannonball Axle for Springer Forks 17 mm
Bates Fender Mounts
Bearing Adjuster Nuts for Classic Springer Forks
Steering Head Bearing Races and Cups for Ball Bearings →1977
Acorn Steering Head Nuts
Bates Riser Adapters
Steering Damper Assemblies Springer Fork
Bike Station Shock Absorbers for Classic Springer Forks
LeBeeF Brackets for Springer Forks
Nacell Top Plugs for Classic Springer Forks
Have any questions?
Our service team will be glad to help out: Mondays - Thursdays 08:00-17:00 CET, Fridays 08:00-16:00 CET, Phone: +49 / 931 250 61 16, eMail: service@wwag.com