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08-22-2009, 10:20 PM

old skool1983

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Originally Posted by 3737pisces

Yes!Old Skool 1983.I know what you mean re $$$ But! down the track will consider it..

yupp me to man

i figure i'll get new rims at some point too so why not just save my **** off and get them both at once....probley be something like a 3500$ hit to the piggy bank but man when i get one.....there will be no stoping me

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08-22-2009, 10:22 PM

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i have a DNA springer on my bike with a 21" front spoked wheel. its pretty much just a paughco rip off, a little bit cheaper. then i powder coated it to match my other parts. its definitely a rougher ride. but its a way better look to me.

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08-22-2009, 10:38 PM

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Springer...Springer...Springer!

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08-23-2009, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fastkevin

Those aren't "drop-ins". They're complete R&T forks. Ohlins doesn't make any "Drop In" kit for the Sportster's damping rod forks, anyway.
Not only are they roughly $2500, being 41 or 43mm, they're oh..just slight overkill on a Sportster. He'd also need new T-clamps, new calipers, axle, and a different front wheel. I'm not thinking the stock 21" would look or work very well with those forks.
I don't get the impression the OP is looking to put a Springer on his bike to improve his suspension anyway.. I think he wants 'em for the way they look.

I know exactly what they are. I actually manufacture the kit to do it. The R&T drop into a XR1200 set of triple trees. The caliper brackets locate the calipers onto some stock Sportster or Dyna hubs. There is a set of fender brackets that the fender support bolts onto.

>>> Ohlins doesn't make any "Drop In" kit for the Sportster's damping rod forks, anyway.
<<< On a chat site, it is very important to read carefully, than to have a command of the English language. Please re-read my post and nowhere, no place does it mention Sportster's damping rod or using the Sportster forks.

While I will not think about developing the early 35 mm Sportster fork products, I am working on making a R&T cartridge fork upgrade for the 41 mm FL series and than the next project for a 49 mm for the late model Dyna and Sportsters.

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