DB30 Inverted Fork Front End

[v6steeda]

I have fabbed up a front end for the Doodlebug and I was wondering if anybody would be interested in buying these and what would be the price range the someone would be willing to pay? It would be a direct bolton front end with no modding and I would offer the stock spring rate for riders 160lbs or less and the stiffer spring rate, also upgraded bushings are any option. The front end makes a HUGE difference! Anyway, I am just seeing if it would be worth my time to make them. Your input is appreciated!:thumbsup:

 

[Square_Chopper]

Pics or it didn't happen! :biggrin:

 

[buckeye]

Agreed.

 

[v6steeda]

Yeah I hear you guys, I know I alot of people talk and don't do! I will post up soon, I have been testing on mixture of grass, ditches and alittle offroad in the woods so far. Well my setup isn't really pretty at the moment, I didn't won't to spend a bunch of money in the project at the time.

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii611/v6steeda/FireandFrontSuspension5-28-2012011.jpg

 

[v6steeda]

Any comments, cause THIS JUST HAPPENED! Seriously, is there a market for this in the low $200 range?? Yeah, I know it cost about as much as most peoples bikes, but you can't compare the ride quality of a suspension. Anyway...comments please.:thumbsup:

 

[walker32]

I don't think 200 will be feasable considering you can buy pitbike non hydraulic forks like that for under 100 online

 

[v6steeda]

It would cost me $100 in materials at the minimum. Then welding supplies and fabrication time. I know most people aren't trying to spend money these days.

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[Flexmod3]

Any comments, cause THIS JUST HAPPENED! Seriously, is there a market for this in the low $200 range?? Yeah, I know it cost about as much as most peoples bikes, but you can't compare the ride quality of a suspension. Anyway...comments please.:thumbsup:

May interest a couple here that have more money than time/tools. But for the majority, DB is bought in the first place cuz its so cheap usually. So forking (see what I did there?:wink over 200 just for a sprung front end, bit much for the average DB owner.

That aside, nice! Like the front end, and also the rear swing arm and seat! :drinkup: Looks good

 

[minibikedude]

I don't think you will sell any at all. You could save your self some time by Not cutting a Z50 front fork in half and welding pieces in between to widening it to fit the DB30 front wheel, You could just run a Z50 front wheel with the front brake assemble already there on the Honda Z50 rim.

 

[jesse8931]

I don't think you will sell any at all. You could save your self some time by Not cutting a Z50 front fork in half and welding pieces in between to widening it to fit the DB30 front wheel, You could just run a Z50 front wheel with the front brake assemble already there on the Honda Z50 rim.

or the 12' pit bike front end.

 

[v6steeda]

Going with the dirt bike tire up front makes you loose the look and feel of the fat tire DB30. It would look like a hybrid pit bike/mini bike. But, yeah I didn't think it would sell for a price that would pay for my labor and welding consumables.

 

[texasfabguy]

Maybe if you cnc cut new fork plates and put bar clamps you could get closer to $200 for them,hacked up and rewelded does not look professional enough for that price.

$60 bucks for the forks,$50 for the cnc plates leaves you $90 buckS to grind off a few tack weld and tack on the new plate.since you only need to do the lower and the top is a bolt on should be able to keep the consumables down to about $5 bucks apiece.

 

[v6steeda]

Yeah, by the time I buy the forks, then get plates made it would not be worth my time and effort. I thought about getting the plates made, but that drives the price up, I think it will cost at least $75 to get plates done and then I would have to by the aluminum! OK, thanks for all of your suggestions and helping me come to reality. :thumbsup: