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CotJocky · 09-18-2011, 11:01 PM

Guy I bought mine from thought it was a "Killer Bees" front end, but didn't know for sure. I honestly have no clue who made it. I have not seen any stamps or markings on it to identify it. Maybe some else here knows who makes/made it? It was 6" over. I had it cut down to standard length.

Pictures From the seller when I first bought it.

Von Zacho · 09-29-2011, 10:29 AM

Just picked this one up last night. Story goes it's a Ness, it came from an old east bay bike for sure. It's been shortened somewhere along the line and it's super narrow. Has a 7/8" neck stem. No stamps or anything, if anyone knows it's you guys. Thanx in advance.

Von Zacho · 10-03-2011, 10:28 AM

Nobody?

hdshovel82 · 11-05-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hdshovel82

anybody id this?

Anybody??Danny F??

1981gs450 · 11-10-2011, 12:18 AM

any idea what this is?

hdshovel82 · 11-10-2011, 04:35 PM

keino or indian larry legacy

raynoslo · 12-08-2011, 09:06 AM

[QUOTE=CotJocky;763856]Guy I bought mine from thought it was a "Killer Bees" front end, but didn't know for sure. I honestly have no clue who made it. I have not seen any stamps or markings on it to identify it. Maybe some else here knows who makes/made it? It was 6" over. I had it cut down to standard length.

Looks like a vintage Ness/century springer, or a copy. Best looking springer ever in my opinion.

Danny F. · 12-08-2011, 09:15 AM

^^^ That's most likely a Freddy Hernandez front end..
The bulkyness, the width and the Denver's style rockers gives it away..

Scavenger · 12-09-2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopperTony

I have got a hold of some info about the fork. Looks like I have won the lottery twice. The fork is an 42 elc canadian knuckelhead, thats very rare. It is also extended with rear torsion from ford. It is the Ed Roth style from the 60s

If cut and extended ,,it's not rare anymore,,though you never know the original legs may still be under the extented part and uncut. All you have now is a old Modified HD springer

Neat piece though , like the molding

johnzx6 · 12-11-2011, 02:51 PM

hi,i'm trying to build my own springer front end
i was contemplating using rose joint's for the
bottom of the leg's,is this a good idea or proper
bolt's and bushing's.
cheer's,john.

littlebike · 12-11-2011, 07:47 PM

John this might be answered better as a direct question on the board,instead of buried in the I.D. thread.And when you say rose joint's do you mean strut mounts,like on a car? And welcome to the JJ

GRANITEST8DESTROYER · 01-23-2012, 03:05 PM

anybody got any info on these california springers? got a line on one but dont want to spend too much on it. any info is appreciated.

worn · 01-23-2012, 03:10 PM

Could be a little more specific, there were a hell of a lot of different springers made in California. Are you talking about California Cycle Works? Pic would help.

Danny F. · 01-23-2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRANITEST8DESTROYER

anybody got any info on these california springers? got a line on one but dont want to spend too much on it. any info is appreciated.

This..?

Deathmask · 01-23-2012, 05:24 PM

Anyone know what this is?

worn · 01-23-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny F.

This..?

That's funny, I had one of those, never knew what it was! Strong, 1/4" wall tubing and no weld construction.

GRANITEST8DESTROYER · 01-23-2012, 07:45 PM

yeah danny f thats the one im talking about, just had a few questions about strength and if it was a decent setup. dont want to waste 300+ on a piece of crap.

Zeeman · 01-23-2012, 08:11 PM

It's an AEE square springer.

[QUOTE=Deathmask;796074]Anyone know what this is?

QUOTE]

Zeeman · 01-23-2012, 08:19 PM

worn · 01-23-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRANITEST8DESTROYER

yeah danny f thats the one im talking about, just had a few questions about strength and if it was a decent setup. dont want to waste 300+ on a piece of crap.

Like I said, I had one. They were built strong, no welds, 1/4" wall seamless mild steel tubing. But, they were built over 30 years ago and springers do wear out. Mine needed new spring rods and upper springs. How much more work does it need on top of the $300?

09-18-2011, 11:01 PM	#121
CotJocky Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 4	Re: The designated springer ID thread Guy I bought mine from thought it was a "Killer Bees" front end, but didn't know for sure. I honestly have no clue who made it. I have not seen any stamps or markings on it to identify it. Maybe some else here knows who makes/made it? It was 6" over. I had it cut down to standard length. Pictures From the seller when I first bought it.

09-29-2011, 10:29 AM	#122
Von Zacho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: napa, ca Posts: 320	Re: The designated springer ID thread Just picked this one up last night. Story goes it's a Ness, it came from an old east bay bike for sure. It's been shortened somewhere along the line and it's super narrow. Has a 7/8" neck stem. No stamps or anything, if anyone knows it's you guys. Thanx in advance. Attached Thumbnails

10-03-2011, 10:28 AM	#123
Von Zacho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: napa, ca Posts: 320	Re: The designated springer ID thread Nobody?

11-10-2011, 12:18 AM	#125
1981gs450 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: IL Posts: 9	Re: The designated springer ID thread any idea what this is?

11-10-2011, 04:35 PM	#126
hdshovel82 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: long island ny Posts: 656	Re: The designated springer ID thread keino or indian larry legacy __________________ pan build thread https://jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70655 pan finished thread https://jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86940

12-08-2011, 09:06 AM	#127
raynoslo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wichita, KS USA Posts: 139	Re: The designated springer ID thread [QUOTE=CotJocky;763856]Guy I bought mine from thought it was a "Killer Bees" front end, but didn't know for sure. I honestly have no clue who made it. I have not seen any stamps or markings on it to identify it. Maybe some else here knows who makes/made it? It was 6" over. I had it cut down to standard length. Looks like a vintage Ness/century springer, or a copy. Best looking springer ever in my opinion. __________________ http://raynoslo.blogspot.com/?m=0 Last edited by raynoslo; 12-08-2011 at 09:07 AM. Reason: info

12-08-2011, 09:15 AM	#128
Danny F. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium (Europe) Posts: 5,194	Re: The designated springer ID thread ^^^ That's most likely a Freddy Hernandez front end.. The bulkyness, the width and the Denver's style rockers gives it away..

12-11-2011, 02:51 PM	#130
johnzx6 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: county durham,uk Posts: 7	Re: The designated springer ID thread hi,i'm trying to build my own springer front end i was contemplating using rose joint's for the bottom of the leg's,is this a good idea or proper bolt's and bushing's. cheer's,john.

12-11-2011, 07:47 PM	#131
littlebike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: buffalo ny Posts: 1,238	Re: The designated springer ID thread John this might be answered better as a direct question on the board,instead of buried in the I.D. thread.And when you say rose joint's do you mean strut mounts,like on a car? And welcome to the JJ __________________ WWILD.. "If you can't afford to do it right, the first time,..what makes you think you can afford to do it twice".shovithead

01-23-2012, 03:05 PM	#132
GRANITEST8DESTROYER Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: REAL PURDY MOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 19	Re: The designated springer ID thread anybody got any info on these california springers? got a line on one but dont want to spend too much on it. any info is appreciated. __________________ with a bocephus sticker on his 442 he'd light'em up just for fun

01-23-2012, 03:10 PM	#133
worn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 581	Re: The designated springer ID thread Could be a little more specific, there were a hell of a lot of different springers made in California. Are you talking about California Cycle Works? Pic would help.

01-23-2012, 05:24 PM	#135
Deathmask Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 20	Re: The designated springer ID thread Anyone know what this is?

01-23-2012, 07:45 PM	#137
GRANITEST8DESTROYER Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: REAL PURDY MOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 19	Re: The designated springer ID thread yeah danny f thats the one im talking about, just had a few questions about strength and if it was a decent setup. dont want to waste 300+ on a piece of crap. __________________ with a bocephus sticker on his 442 he'd light'em up just for fun

01-23-2012, 08:11 PM	#138
Zeeman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 936	Re: The designated springer ID thread It's an AEE square springer. [QUOTE=Deathmask;796074]Anyone know what this is? QUOTE] Last edited by Zeeman; 01-23-2012 at 08:22 PM.

01-23-2012, 08:19 PM	#139
Zeeman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 936	Re: The designated springer ID thread

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