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Forks on Dynas are by Showa?

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Old 02-09-2009, 05:44 PM
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Default Forks on Dynas are by Showa?
I was cleaning my bike today and I noticed the front forks are made by Showa. I hadn't noticed that before.

Did Harley go with Showa when they went to 49 mm forks and the new frame?
 
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Old 02-09-2009, 05:47 PM
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i noticed that too. Our beloved American bikes are becoming less and less American.
 
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yes,.,,true...Ducati bikes from Italy used them for years, good forks made in Japan.
 
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HD's have had Showa front forks for over 30 years.
 
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Yup, my 2005 FXDC has Showa.
 
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yes showa...i'm sure there are other pieces that aren't american...but thats how it is..wont make me sell mine or anything..lol..
 
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It´s gonna be our secret...i won´t tell the japs bike riders...
 
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http://themabreys.com/northtexashog/history.htm

1973 according to this informative website....

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Yep my 77 ironhead has them
 
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Showa was established in 1938
Showa Main CustomersHONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
DAIHATSU MOTOR CO.,LTD.
YAMAHA MARINE CO.,LTD.
YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
NISSAN MOTOR CO.,LTD.
TOHATSU CORPORATION
KUBOTA CORPORATION
HONDA ACCESS CORP.
HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
BUELL MOTORCYCLES COMPANY
BMW AG
DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING S.p.A.
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC

Your wheels were made in Australia

Many if not most bearings made in Japan.

 
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