There’s an old truth about Harleys: gearing makes or breaks the ride. You can build all the horsepower you want, bolt on shiny pipes, and stroke the mill to kingdom come, but if your gearing’s wrong the bike never feels right.

Buying motorcycle gear should feel like gearing up for adventure — not prepping for battle. But for most riders, especially newer ones, it quickly becomes overwhelming.

A deep-dive tech guide into the evolution of Harley-Davidson front ends—from springers to 49mm brutes. Learn what fits what, how to swap forks across generations, decode axle and riser specs, and build a front end that rides true and looks killer. No fluff—just real-world knowledge for real-world builders.

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