[belltown]

does anyone know if there is any diffrence in springer springs, I have a vl and have found some harley knuckle head springs, is there any diffrence, I don't have any old ones to compair to and some people tell me there is no diff and others say there is, any help would be great! thanks

 

[steeplepipes]

I was told (If I remember correct) by Steve White in Washington state that VL has one more coil,don't know about spring pressure. I bought some NOS one from him a few years ago

 

[Rubone]

VL is longer, the old rule used to be 11 coil Knuckle, 13 coil VL. With Knuckle springs your rockers will point uphill!
Robbie

 

[kickstarts]

VL is longer, the old rule used to be 11 coil Knuckle, 13 coil VL. With Knuckle springs your rockers will point uphill!
Robbie

That must be one of the oldest rules.

 

[belltown]

ok cool, thats what I needed to know! the search goes on for vl springs then! thanks

 

[Ridge Runner]

If you watch for them on "Fleabay" in the antique/vintage motorcycle parts doing a search for VL stuff you'll probably find 'em'. That's where I've found them (originals) when looking for them, for my springer...
Also, only the bottom set (compression springs) is different, the top pair (rebound springs) are the same as a knuckle would use IF I'm not mistaken...
Lastly be aware of buying any from V-Twin... I've heard stories about fitment problems with the outside diameter of the bottom set being a Blonde C-Hair too BIG!

 

[belltown]

cool, will do!

 

[RidingHood]

VL springer springs are available from V-Twin mfg distributors and also from VL Heaven who also sell the anti rattle springs,cheers R

 

[Greazerz]

Damn, the things i learn on here. Getting ready to rebuild a VL front end and hadn't even started to research this until now... GREAT info!