

As the opposite, with a Glide or Hydraulic front end you know that a change in rake and length from stock dimensions and geometry can seriously alter suspension performance. The particularity of this type of front end is also that the length of the forks and the rake in the forks or frame does not determine how well a Girder works because the “suspension part” is always the same and keep working as intended. In addition to awesome looks, Girder strength comes from its triangular shape. Executive Choppers is home to the Harman-Holland Internally Sprung Girder front end, which brings the classic Harman design into the modern age. Come see why his work has been featured on television and in national magazines. Many Durfee Girders manufactured in the 60’s and 70’s are still on the road today. Executive Choppers was formed in 2003, but owner Bill Holland has been customizing and designing choppers since the 1970s. Army in the Sahara Desert during World War II.


For example, the Girders developed by Earl Durfee in 1969 and inspired by the one used on the Indian motorcycles of the 1930’s and 40’s which were of very good design, rugged enough to be used by the U.S. Not necessarily.Īt the opposite of the choice spectrum, Girder front ends are perceived as the choice fondly for looks and strength, and it’s not true that a well designed Girder cannot provide excellent performance for handling and front suspension. When building a custom motorcycle from the ground up one of the first important decisions you have to make is to choose a front end style, probably among 4 styles: Glide or Hydraulic, Springer, Spring Leaf or Girder, with the hydraulic system being the most popular because of the overall perception that it works better.
