vintage front end

[Bobby4Prezz]

Hey guys im really starting to fall in love with these old style bikes, anyone know where i can get a front end like these bikes have? or a how to on fabricating the front fork on these? would be great!

 

[Redbird]

The first one is a basic "Springer" fork. The second two are "Hossack" style forks.

Sorry I can be more help than that (I'm no engineer), But I'm sure some Google searches will give you the info you need.

 

[Bobby4Prezz]

You think this would work? http://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/brainfork.html

 

[hillsy]

You think this would work? http://bikerodnkustom3.homestead.com/brainfork.html

On a bicycle, yes.

Motorbike?........not unless you re-engineer to beef up the sizing / strength of the components. Which is a bit of a guessing game.

 

[crazypj]

The first one is a basic "Springer" fork. The second two are "Hossack" style forks.

Hossack is a much later development, they are Grider forks, been around since 1890's
Easiest place to find information is chopper crowd
I have this link but it isn't working for me at present
http://www.chopperhandbook.com/neatstuff/girder.htm

 

[VonYinzer]

You can find springer forks all over the place. All Harleys had en up until the 50s I think. Lots of Brit bikes had them until the 50s. Plus, depending on what you want to spend, there are a ton of companys making aftermarket setups. Girders are harder to come by. And more expensive. They are out there though.

 

[portnoy]

An example for you.

http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=29&zenid=t6q4ohamjjuuc0mmah0u1cvqb7