Russia's got a great legacy from USSR - factories, that made parts for weaponry - tanks, aircrafts. A lot of know-how things, that you won't find anywhere. Our government, with the help of foreign colleagues is destroying all the industry we have or had.
Many factories had to convert their production to stay alive. One of the factories, that made aluminum alloy wheels for tanks started to make rims for autos and motorcycles. Carrozeria placed a big order for their rims there. I don't know if they're still doing them, or moved to China (everything is made in China now
). But it's true - this rim was made in Russia
There was time when one of our factories, that made something for army, tried to make aftermarket parts for Harley Davidson.
Our country is dying. We lost industry, culture, our medicine and education is destroyed. 20-30 years, and there will be nothing of us. And that is true. Sad but true. Banana republic with lots of oil, gas and metals.
About the extra weight - I think this front end adds nearly 3 to 10 kilos. I can't tell exactly, cause I didn't measured the stock and new parts. But, everything is made of aluminum alloy, so it's light.
Yes, there will be steering damper. Customer is sending it to me in a few days. I'll make mounts for it. When it's done, I'll post photos.