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Old Jun 18, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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i am trying to find a fork brace, RSD style, to fit my FXS with a 23" wheel, but am having no luck. has anyone seen one, or know who might be able to fab one up for me? thanks guys!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 10:15 AM
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Been looking for one for mine for over a year now with no luck. I have a couple of RWD fenders that I've been thinking about cutting up but I just don't have time. I really liked the RSD brace that I ran with my 21x120 and I would love to have a bolt on option like it. I emailed RSD to see if they were planning on a 23 option but they have no plans.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Default 23" for FXSTB

hej,

i found a guy at the ebay shop germany - he build from scratch and i will push him to do the 23" sucker too...
 
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 12:07 PM
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look like - nasty german stuff !!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 07:34 AM
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Those look great! I would buy one.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by hjacki2869
look like - nasty german stuff !!
Those do look cool.

Hjacki see if they make one for a rocker with a wide glide front end and a 21 inch wheel !
 
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 04:57 AM
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Default Hej Alain,

he does them for softails with std 21" - i can send you the parameter he asked me for to adapt them for my FXSTB (2008) with 23" !
 
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Old Dec 25, 2014 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by hjacki2869
he does them for softails with std 21" - i can send you the parameter he asked me for to adapt them for my FXSTB (2008) with 23" !
Ok. Let me know what he needs
 
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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Default yepp..

- Lochabstand von den Befestigungslöschern und Durchmesser
- Gabelbreite (Innenmaß von den Befestigungslöschern)
- Höhe von den Befestigungslöschern zum Gummi ( Oberkante )
- Höhe von den Befestigungslöschern zum Sollmaß unterkante Brace
- Was für ein Zeichen ( Draufsicht )

...and now in english

- distance between the mounting points (i guess the original front fender support) and diameter
- fork width (inside between the fork sliders)
- distance from mounting points to the top of the tire
- distance from mounting points to the brace
- what image on top of the brace (iron cross)

i meassure my front end tomorrow and send him a scheme with the things
 
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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I'm also gonna measure my bike tomorrow.
Im confused on this though. What do you mean by distance from mounting points to the brace.
 
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