Rigid struts
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02-08-2009, 08:47 PM
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02-08-2009, 09:15 PM
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02-08-2009, 10:30 PM
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02-09-2009, 12:31 AM
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Not to disrespect the handfull of guys who've done it, but I never understood what was the point of it ... if you want a hardtail, why not just get a vintage bike or a frame from Paughco, West Coast Choppers, New York City Choppers, Sucker Punch Sallys, Flyrite, etc., etc.
There are no shortage of companies that sell hardtail frames and you can get pretty much anything from just the frame, to roller kits, to completed bikes.
Although some can get pretty pricey, there are some really reasonably priced kits and bikes out there. Most of the completed bikes are ready to register in pretty much 50 states and are constructed of high quality parts and carry warranties.
At one point, I was thinking of ditching the Dyna and going for an old school hardtail bobber; but, eventually reversed course.
I can understand wanting a hardtail--just not why you would want to get rid of the rear suspension which is the distinguishing feature of the Dyna lineup.
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There are no shortage of companies that sell hardtail frames and you can get pretty much anything from just the frame, to roller kits, to completed bikes.
Although some can get pretty pricey, there are some really reasonably priced kits and bikes out there. Most of the completed bikes are ready to register in pretty much 50 states and are constructed of high quality parts and carry warranties.
At one point, I was thinking of ditching the Dyna and going for an old school hardtail bobber; but, eventually reversed course.
I can understand wanting a hardtail--just not why you would want to get rid of the rear suspension which is the distinguishing feature of the Dyna lineup.
R/
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02-09-2009, 12:39 AM
Not to disrespect the handfull of guys who've done it, but I never understood what was the point of it ... if you want a hardtail, why not just get a vintage bike or a frame from Paughco, West Coast Choppers, New York City Choppers, Sucker Punch Sallys, Flyrite, etc., etc.
There are no shortage of companies that sell hardtail frames and you can get pretty much anything from just the frame, to roller kits, to completed bikes.
Although some can get pretty pricey, there are some really reasonably priced kits and bikes out there. Most of the completed bikes are ready to register in pretty much 50 states and are constructed of high quality parts and carry warranties.
At one point, I was thinking of ditching the Dyna and going for an old school hardtail bobber; but, eventually reversed course.
I can understand wanting a hardtail--just not why you would want to get rid of the rear suspension which is the distinguishing feature of the Dyna lineup.
R/
Priest
There are no shortage of companies that sell hardtail frames and you can get pretty much anything from just the frame, to roller kits, to completed bikes.
Although some can get pretty pricey, there are some really reasonably priced kits and bikes out there. Most of the completed bikes are ready to register in pretty much 50 states and are constructed of high quality parts and carry warranties.
At one point, I was thinking of ditching the Dyna and going for an old school hardtail bobber; but, eventually reversed course.
I can understand wanting a hardtail--just not why you would want to get rid of the rear suspension which is the distinguishing feature of the Dyna lineup.
R/
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Not that I don't like the occasional sprung solo seat on a Dyna...
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02-09-2009, 01:28 AM
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a struted bike isnt going to hurt the bike,but it will kill your back,been there done that.it serves no purpose.either dyna or softail.i rode my shovel that way because i broke a shock.it was just a temp fix till i got some scratch for new shocks.i struted bike is alot worse than riding rigid.just my 2 cents.if your determined to do it.find some half inch flat stock drill it to match shock holes and give it a try.this way youll only be out a couple of bucks when you remove them
#7
02-09-2009, 02:37 AM
I put struts on an old Norton I used to drag-race. Fit in per the rules (no wheelie bars allowed in my class at that time) and right off-the-line helped keep the front end down. Other than that I wouldn't use them either but then that's not the question plus is just my $0.02 anyway.
Why not just build a pair out of some aluminum bar-stock?
Why not just build a pair out of some aluminum bar-stock?
