82 xj 650 springer front end

Hey I'd like to put a springer front end on my xj 650 and rake it out a little bit how would I rake it out and what size front end should get I know it will effect my handling but that's fine with me thanks for the info

 

There's a little more to 'raking it out' and putting a springer on. If you don't get the your rake and trail right, the bike can become unstable at high or low speeds. The length of the springer, the size of your front wheel and angle of your neck all play into the calculations. I doubt you'll find anything that just bolts on, it going to take some fabricating as well. Just make sure you have a means of keeping the neck straight and square (aligned with the rest of the frame) most guys use a jig fixture. You also need someone that can do quality welding and understands where you need to add gussets to strengthen the neck and frame. Last thing you want is the neck breaking loose at highway speeds 8O

 

There is a sticky thread over on Thechopperunderground.com for putting a DNA springer on a XS650. From what I've heard, it will work on the XJ as well.

 

Thanks guys I got a good welder that does heavy machinery welded in so I think he'll understand the strength welding this winter I plan to do a lot of customizing to her so I'll post pics as I go along

 

Would a harley springer front end work with some mods and what mods would I have to do to it take a harley frame cut the neck and weld it to my frame right

 

And that will get you put in jail.

Your XJ title is associated with the serial number on the XJ neck. changing it invalidates your title and is viewed as tampering with a serial number, a felony

Read the link posted earlier for how to put a DNA Springer on an XS 650. The dimensions of the XS and XJ are the same. Its a matter of using the correct bearings and races.

 

Thanks for that don't wanna be there can't ride in jail lol

 

+1

 

TC Bros makes a springer for the XS650 as well.... http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/chrome-sp ... xs650.html

 

Thanks I like the tc bros good price too now I just gotta save up for it as much as I don't want the winter to come because I can't ride I can't wait to start my rebuild

 

Most of these front ends are short and will not require a rake adjustment.
So if you wanting a longer front end and added rake, you'll need to look around more.

 

Thanks for the info I might save the raked look for my next project bike which I will hopefully start in a year or two