Here's the response I received from D&D to my email. Unfortunately, it looks like the bike is on its way off the lot in "a day or two" and I won't be able to see it up close due work committments. D&D can be contacted at (757) 423-1082 for additional info ........
----- Original Message -----
From: Bryan D&D Import Cycle
To: Thomas Dziak
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: America Springer
Thomas, Thanks for the query.We did the work here in house on this . We are currently doing another one for a customer from Charlottesville VA.We left the frame rake stock at 33 degrees and did an over all length extension of 3 ". on the forks. This way we could use the stock wheel and brakes so the engine still sets fairly level in the frame. We had to make some different Brackets to remount the frt brake and change some spacers in the wheel as also with the bearings.It actually rides pretty decent for a springer. Of course it is not as smooth as the factory forks. There was quite a bit of machine work to do to mount the top tree on the bike. Also had to remove the steering lock from the neck for turning clearance which is also reduced a bit even after the removal.The second one will have a chrome tank and custom paint with all the Triumph chrome bits on it and stock handle bars. Should look very cool when done.The brown one is here for a little bit of touch up work for a day or 2 but the other will be here in one stage or another until June 30th before we deliver it.Hope this helps.Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Thomas Dziak
To:
bryan@danddimportcycles.com Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 12:11 AM
Subject: America Springer
Dear Sirs,
I saw a picture of an America with a springer front end in the latest issue of Torque magazine associated with your business. This picture has generated much interest amongst members of
www.bonnevilleamerica.com . If time permits could you answer some questions? Specifically:
1. Who did the work and what is their contact information?
2. How much for the modification?
3. Were changes made to the frame (neck) area to accommodate the modification?
4. What’s the current wheel base in inches?
5. Is there a rake? If, so at what degree?
6. How is handling and braking affected?
7. Is the bike still on the premises?
I’d like to stop in next week and take some more detailed digital photos with you permission, is this OK?
Appreciate Your Time,
tdziak@hotmail.com
