Springer front end?

[edwinmedina28]

Has anybody put a springer front end on their CB750s? I have a 1980 CVB750 (I don't know how to tell weither its a DOHC or a SOHC) and I want to put a fatter tire in the front so I figured I put a new front end all together. I love the way the springer front ends look and I want that look (they help provide the fatter tire that I desire [that rhymed] and the overall bobber look). I've been looking all over the place at springer front ends but they don't realy specify if they would fit my bike. Does anybody know  where I can find one that will easily fit my bike or will I have to cut shit up (I'd prefer not to considering the fact I dont know how to weld)?

Thanks for your help! You guys rock!

[Hellbilly429]

'79 and up is DOHC

[TOOLS1]

Most all custom front ends had either a Harley, or Honda neck stem. However Cycle-X has bearing caps that will adapt the Harley onto a Honda frame.
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[edwinmedina28]

Thanks for the information guys. I'm going to look into the adapter. Do you think theres a specific brand I should go with. I know you get what you pay for thats whay I don't want to get something too cheap. I was looking at DNA but read so many bad reviews on it so I'm going to stay away from them. I live in NJ so I'm going to have all winter to freeze my ass off in my garage and work on my beast. Hopefully chaning out this front end is something I can do with my buddy and not have to really worry about taking her to the mechanic.

On another note, what is your opinion on changing the rear brake to a disc set-up? I came across a conversion kit that wasn't too expensive and seemed simple enough to do.

Thanks again

[TOOLS1]

The only rear disc conversion I know of is the one from Cycle-X. It's really nice, but I consider it kind of pricy. I have always preferred drum rear breaks. They always work! Even in the rain! If you really want to have a rear disc get a set up off an F model.
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[shinyribs]

I don't what you're plans are for your bike. I've seen a lot of guys run sprinters with no front brake and add a disc to make up for it. No need. Simply put these CB rear drums kick @$$!

[Lucky 1]

I have used DNA springers on two bikes and they were great. No problems.

I think some of the problems came about when people tightened axle nut
and there was not the proper amount of spacers on  axle.

I have actually only seen one failure. It was a cracked weld, and the bike did not crash.

[edwinmedina28]

I was just wondering about the rear brake, sounds like I'm going to keep the drum brake and just put new parts into it. I want to keep the front brake as well when I put the springer forks on the bike. I hear more bad than good about the DNA brand but I guess I will just have to find out myself. I'm no motorcycle mechanic or anything like that but working on my bike is a learning process (hence why I got such an old bike). Is changing out the front end going to be extremely difficult or something I can do with my buddy? I was looking online for instructions and saw a couple of videos on it and it doesn't seem too hard, I just don't want to kill myself either. Any tips on tools I might need for the job? I just got the simple shit.

I found this site that has the wheels I want to eventually put on my machine. Thoughts?
http://www.bitterendchoppers.com/Wheels.html 
(they're half way down the page, red rim spoke with white wall, both fat tires)

This site also sells the DNA springer package and all that good stuff. Do you think this is a good deal?

Thanks for all your help guys.

[shinyribs]

The guy I bought my chopper from (Ricky) has a DNA springer on his Harley. His son bought it,put it own his own bike and complained that it wandered around and rattled. So,Ricky put it on his own bike,adjusted it properly and now he FLIES with that thing. We rode once and I could not hang with him...in the turns Needless to say,I'm sure they are fine setups. They sure do look good!

[edwinmedina28]

I'm most likely gonna go with the DNA springer and test them out myself. I'm stuck on  what length to get though. They have the -2 and up from stock length but how do I know what is right for my bike? I don't want to drop the height or anything, I want to keep it stock height as much as possible (theres a lot of potholes and speedbumps where I live). How do I know which to get?

Thanks

[shinyribs]

Probably have to contact DNA and give them your measurements. I'd imagine if you know the distance from your axle centerline to the bottom( or top) edge of the steering neck they could tell you what would match up in length.

[seestheday]

ya, I have no trouble locking up my rear wheel.  More than enough stopping power.

The front disc brake... not so much.

[Lucky 1]

To get the correct length springer.

If you are putting it on a stock bike is easier than on a modified or custom frame.

On the stock bike measure from the bottom of the bottom triple clamp to the axle.
But Shiny Ribs is right . Ask each manufacturer how they want you to measure the bike for fitment.

[shinyribs]

 Prof. Sees' ,DOHC discs suck,too?I thought it was a SOHC thing only.

[Piute]

   Think you all need to get out of town and ride
 Try using the gas more then the brake may solve your prob's.Disc pads are so easy to changew if ya ever need to.

[seestheday]

I don't know how they compare to the sohc's, but I have tried to lock up the front on purpose while practicing emergency stops and mine just doesn't have the stopping power.

I have a k though which is a single disc. A model with dual disc's may be better.

This of course isn't to say that the drum is stronger though, because the rear wheel only absorbs about 30% of the stopping force (when you hit the brakes, the weight shifts to the front wheel).

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Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:16:37 -0700 (PDT)

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Subject: Re: Springer front end?

 Prof. Sees' ,DOHC discs suck,too?I thought it was a SOHC thing only.

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[shinyribs]

Piute wrote

Think you all need to get out of town and ride
 Try using the gas more then the brake may solve your prob's.Disc pads are so easy to changew if ya ever need to.

Ya know why they put brakes on bikes? So you can go fast! The better the brakes,the faster you can go!

Thanks Sees'. You're right about the weight shift,too.Good point!