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Hutch Fork - ID?, Pro Racer?
chromey
post Apr 18 2008, 12:25 PM
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Hi guys...
I just acquired some Hutch forks and just wanted to get some opinions on exactly what they were.


They're race forks... possibly from a Pro Racer? Possibly early?
I know they're Not Pro Raider forks because of the crown shape, end caps, and welds.
but I'm not sure what bike they may have come from.

The dropouts aren't too thick, which makes me think they could be a little earlier.
I've seen some super thick dropouts on later Pro Racers (and trick stars) before.
But I really don't know.

I'm obviously more familiar with the Freestyle stuff than Race.
Figured I'd ask the experts.

Thanks for your opinions, Take a look (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
(IMG:http://verydesign.net/bmx/hutch_fork1.jpg)
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post Apr 18 2008, 01:07 PM
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I'm not looking to sell them, or throw them on ebay or anything.
I'm very happy to have them in my collection.

I just want to know what they are.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(just figured I'd mention that - since the site keeps getting bombarded with people baiting for info so they can sell them and sound more educated)

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post Apr 18 2008, 01:14 PM
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Does it have vent holes in the bottom?? here check this out http://users.pandora.be/jjrbmx/hutch/HUTCH...ification2.html
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post Apr 18 2008, 04:54 PM
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Thanks for the informative link Wild Zebra.

That's a great page.

Yep - it Does have vent holes in the bottom.
Looks like most of the forks do have the vent holes too.
I guess my forks look closest to the American Pro Racer / Expert forks.
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post Apr 18 2008, 08:31 PM
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Definitely not Raider or import. Probably American Pro Racer forks, when they had serials. Unless those STARTED undrilled...
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post Apr 18 2008, 11:52 PM
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Unless those STARTED undrilled...


I second that! That hole does not look factory.
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post Apr 19 2008, 07:46 AM
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they look like Thruster-made era ('82-83). yes, that hole was drilled afterwards.
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post Apr 20 2008, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE (mr coasterbrake @ Apr 19 2008, 01:46 PM) *
they look like Thruster-made era ('82-83). yes, that hole was drilled afterwards.



EXCELLENT!!!!

Thanks guys. I don't mind the hole...
( i like front brakes anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )
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