Hi been looking for suspension history, in particular usd`s. First started when, on what models, but google not that helpful, mentions upside down forks on say wiki not no really specific.Anyone have any links or info.
Highway Biker
Hi been looking for suspension history, in particular usd`s. First started when, on what models, but google not that helpful, mentions upside down forks on say wiki not no really specific.Anyone have any links or info.
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Possibly not quite what you mean but speedway bikes have had USDs just about forever.
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The BSA Bantam....and that means probably on the DKW as well. So that's pre WWII.
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Considering there reasonable recent on volume production bikes, you would think there would be more info.There seems more History published on earlier styles.
"Just on more searching looks like WP claim to be first volume producer on MX models.Found a little (Very) info
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Seeing as they are just a reinvention of what has gone before, you'll probably find only manufacturers blowing their own trumpet.
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Highway Biker
Close the Patent Office!
Was more trying find Adjustable USD Fork use , before say 1990.
Some Huskys, Ktms, Ducati (Racebikes) ,Kawasaki ZXR250 anything else spring to mind ? Who reinvented them around there.
WP say 1986 on above mx models, and they did some GP bikes aprox early 90`s
Kiwi gone Walkabout
Did Simons do a USD fork,can't remember.? early 1980's or late 70's ?Originally Posted by Blackflagged
My 1986 Husqvarna has had 86 40mm WP USD's (off a KTM Rotax 600) since 1990,non externally adjustable though.
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Is there a history of RWUs?
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Highway Biker
According to Wikipedia."The first production motorcycles with hydraulically damped telescopic forks were the German BMW R12 and R17 in 1935"
Kiwi gone Walkabout
The first USD forks by todays standards did not come on a brand motorcycle,they were a brand and in off road.
Looks like that was around 1982 as per the post already.
Highway Biker
Which Simons? Can`t find any info, maybe using wrong search terms
Kiwi gone Walkabout
Simons was a US fork maker,first with a conventional fork then a USD.
They like Fox Shox are sought after these days (eBay)
Apparently (1934) Nimbus was the first manufacturer to produce a motorcycle with hydraulically damped telescopic forks.
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Brad Lackey was running them (Simons) on his RM500 when he won the 500 MX title, that was 82 I'm pretty sure (quick google) yup 82.
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must be tough having a closed mind eh?
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There's an early picture in this thread, in the Racing section.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...Manfeild/page3
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