{"product_id":"1988-2011-harley-springer-head-bearing-retainer-new-oem-part-48306-88","title":"1988-2011 HARLEY SPRINGER HEAD BEARING RETAINER | NEW OEM | PART #48306-88","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1988-2011 Harley Springer Head Bearing Retainer | NEW OEM | \u003cmark\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart #48306-88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine Harley-Davidson OEM steering head bearing retainer, \u003cmark\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart #48306-88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e, for FL and FX Springer front ends. Brand new and factory-sealed in the original Harley-Davidson package, this retainer threads onto the steering stem to set and hold steering head bearing preload on Springer-equipped Softail models. \u003cmark\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart #48306-88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e is the exact component called out in the factory Springer front end service parts list - correct thread form, correct spanner slots, correct depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConfirmed Fitment - \u003cmark\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart #48306-88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988-2007 Springer Softail (FXSTS) and Springer Softail EFI (FXSTSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1988-1990 Springer Softail (FXSTS) early Evolution Springer front ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1997-2003 Heritage Softail Springer (FLSTS) and 2001-2003 Heritage Springer EFI (FLSTSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2005-2007 Softail Springer Classic (FLSTSC) and Springer Classic Injected (FLSTSCI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008-2011 Softail Cross Bones (FLSTSB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2010-2011 CVO \/ Screamin' Eagle Softail Convertible (FLSTSE \/ FLSTSE2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used in Harley-Davidson Springer front end conversion and replacement kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Genuine Harley-Davidson OEM - \u003cmark\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart #48306-88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e, not aftermarket or reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new, unused, and factory-sealed in the original Harley-Davidson packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrect thread pitch and spanner slot geometry for accurate bearing preload adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened OEM material that holds adjustment and resists thread damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalled out as the bearing retainer in Harley-Davidson Springer front end service parts documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for a galled, rounded, or over-torqued original retainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential hardware for any Springer front end rebuild or steering head bearing service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSearch Keywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarley-Davidson 48306-88, Springer bearing retainer, steering head bearing retainer, head bearing nut, FXSTS Springer retainer, FLSTS Heritage Springer retainer, Cross Bones FLSTSB steering head, Springer Classic FLSTSC retainer, Softail neck bearing retainer, Springer front end parts, Harley OEM steering stem nut, NEW OEM Harley part\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease confirm \u003cmark\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart #48306-88\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e fits your motorcycle prior to purchase.\u003c\/b\u003e Fast, secure, fully tracked delivery on every order. Buy with confidence - genuine Harley-Davidson OEM parts, accurately described and carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOSOEMPARTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50186960371955,"sku":"24236","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1554\/9009\/files\/2026_07_31_aa_9999_2.jpg?v=1785514940","url":"https:\/\/www.nosoemparts.com\/products\/1988-2011-harley-springer-head-bearing-retainer-new-oem-part-48306-88","provider":"NOSOEMPARTS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}