'93 FXR, want to convert to wide front end

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10-01-2011, 01:04 AM

Ramona

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Bronson.....that FXDX fork set-up you're going to use is what I would have used on the FXRT too. It has all the good stuff, a perfect up-grade, while still keeping the FXR the way it should be. Had an older dual disc 39mm, so to keep costs down too....went with the tried and true upgrades on it.......

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10-01-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Then Came Bronson

I'm right in the middle of a frame off restoration for my '93 FXRS-CON. I've decided to go with a brand new (year 2000+) FXDX front end with the 4 puck disc brakes (dual disc), and the 13 spoke wheels. The FXDX forks have a decent cartridge system, and are fully adjustable. I like the 39mm narrow glide look, and I wanted to keep costs from getting out of hand. I also wanted to get rid of the air/oil forks with the funky buckhorn bars and Schrader valve at the end of the left grip.

Ramona, I love those Ceriani forks, but I knew if I got those, then I'd be getting Brembos and all the assorted hardware too. Poof...there went my budget! Maybe later.

Those are a nice front end and really handle well with a progressive spring kit , if you like the narrow fronts those are the way to go the old 39mm style sucked . The brakes on the later fronts are brembo's they just didn't start using the name till 08 and later . Marketing ploy ......

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