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Contest: MessnerMoto GSX-R Conversion Triple Tree Give-Away
« on: September 22, 2019, 11:51:17 PM »
Our fellow SOCH4 member Mirko aka MessnerMoto is generously giving away a set of his triple trees for a GSX-R conversion to an EXISTING SOHC4 PROJECT. 
Yes, you read that correctly!  A set of gorgeous triple trees for that modern fork swap you are incorporating into your build!!  ;D

https://messnermoto.com/product/triple-top-tree-for-gsx-r-conversion/
These triples are for use with Suzuki GSX-R 600 and 700 forks years 2006-2013
Bolts are included and made from stainless steel.
Triple Trees are Made from 6082-T6 Aluminum.
Stem is included
Stem bolt is included
*Mirko will make these with the offset to your specifications (to match 550/750/etc offset and/or to accommodate for 19/18/17 wheels)

T1-2 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
t2 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
t3 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr
t5 by Donald Leonhardt, on Flickr

RULES:
Between now and October 31, 2019, submit a post  for consideration in the following thread: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179410.0.html

In your post, include a brief summary of your existing build showing how you'd incorporate Mirko's triple trees and why your project would be a good match for this product.  Include photos to show that this is an EXISTING project in progress.

A winner will be selected from the submitted posts following October 31, and you will be put in touch with Mirko to discuss you specifications for the triple trees.

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