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#21

04-20-2007 | 03:04 AM

skid jackson

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RE: Metric Harley

http://www.showa1.com/en/corporate/profile/message.html

hmm showa does have a plant in ohio, that makes motorcycle shock absorbers. didn't see anything about honda ownership interests tho. I'll have to dig a little deeper on that one.

#22

04-20-2007 | 04:10 AM

vertigo14

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RE: Metric Harley

I believe all the wireing is made in Mexico...

#23

04-20-2007 | 04:47 AM

Fred00

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RE: Metric Harley

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ORIGINAL: skid jackson
Are you sure about Showa being made in america?? Showa is owned by HONDA. All honda dirtbikes come with showa suspension. I read awhile back that the touring bikes had showa internals. My 2001 suzuki dirt bike has showa suspension. Funny thing is the dirtbike cost $5400 and has better showa internals than the 16k 2007 EGS I got.

If you think about it ... If all HD's are running showa internals than in a way All harleys are riding on HONDA suspension!!! Whoooaaaa Careful where you say that!!!

It's not that strange that a dirt bike has more expensive suspension, but sure, a 16k bike could have better units.

Showa makes fine suspension though. Honda uses them on their MotoGP bikes.