Front spring length

[72fl]

I'm trying to find out what length the front springs are on a 99 Sporty, a guy gave me a set that are 20.5 inches long but if thats stock there's no point in putting them in to lower the front end.

[hogasm]

That is what my 97 883hugger measures

[72fl]

Thank you, wasn't sure if they were shorter or stock.

[hogasm]

The springs might be the same length but the cartridge tubes and damper tubes are different.

[72fl]

thanks

[Burch753]

Gentlemen,

Spring length is only a very small piece of the puzzle that indicates where a bike will sag (or lower itself to) More important information like spring rate and seat pipe length will give you a better indication. You will also need to know the spring length (free) v. spring rate (installed).

Just lowering the front (or rear) of a bike can produce some very adverse handling effects. It will also change the mass loading of the vehicle. Changing the attitude of the bike will change the way it performs.

I know that,s not a lot of help, but just some food for thought.

[72fl]

The reason I ask the question is SOMEONE GAVE me a set and I wanted to know if they were stock springs or not, I am not using them because they are Stock length.....

[Burch753]

Understood. Are you wanting to use them because you think they are a different rate than what you have?

[72fl]

yes Burch I was, but now I know they are stock length so what I'm also considering is just sliding the tubes up to drop front to where I want it and I am adding air shocks 11" to the back.

Thank you
Dave

[messed up]

Sliding tubes good as long as you keep enough front fender clearance to avoid a dent.