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- Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:15 pm
- Forum: Trike Building
- Topic: Front engined VW
- Replies: 159
- Views: 94955
Re: Front engined VW
Thanks, Gearhead. Seem to recall that Buggy guys used a Bus trans-axle for lower gearing. But didn't know about the reversing option.
- Fri Jan 30, 2015 5:43 pm
- Forum: Trike Building
- Topic: Front engined VW
- Replies: 159
- Views: 94955
Re: Front engined VW
Trike looks great! Now, let me be the dumb-ass (didn't see anyone else ask), what did you do to get 4 forward gears when the engine/ trans is "backwards" as opposed to a V W Beetle? What am I missing? Seems like you'd have 4 speeds in reverse!
- Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:25 pm
- Forum: General Technical Matters
- Topic: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8560
Re: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
Curt, if you look on the JJ Search Super Super-glide and follow a few of the Links LilBil posted. One takes you to Primo Rivera and a how too using their stuff. You can see pretty much what has to happen. Bummer is you have to Notch the "New" tranny to clear the swing arm mounting ears. 2L...
- Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:49 pm
- Forum: General Technical Matters
- Topic: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8560
Re: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
Thanks, D. I have an old FXR inner, I will see How that fits. I have the trans and adapter Mount plate. I'm waiting on a Sprocket since the trans came with a belt drive sprocket. I have a like new Twinky primary chain and sprockets, clutch basket etc. Anxious to get it done! I looked on J, but my se...
- Thu Nov 20, 2014 3:47 pm
- Forum: General Technical Matters
- Topic: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8560
Re: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
Curt, Ill let you know how it goes. I know its been done. so far I don't have Much $$ tied up in it. And if turns in to too big a Pain I have a Chopper Guys Hard tail I can use it in.
- Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Technical Matters
- Topic: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8560
Re: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
Don't everybody jump in all at once. Thought this was a fairly common swap. Maybe not? Maybe there is a reason its not.
- Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:16 pm
- Forum: General Technical Matters
- Topic: Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8560
Softail 5 speed in a 4 speed Shovel Frame
Okay, I tried search and didn't have any luck. Hopefully someone who has been down this road can answer my ??s I put an S&S 98 cu.in. Shovel-head in my 75 FX frame. I decided to update to a 5 speed for three reasons.1.( One). the starters available are so much Ballsier than even the Best AM star...
- Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:14 pm
- Forum: The Bull Pen
- Topic: The Witch is back.......
- Replies: 22
- Views: 11438
Re: The Witch is back.......
I was actually, just wondering what you were up to these days. Glad to find you are okay, and we all know your are one tough #@*&% Lady! Its going to take more than that to keep you Down!! Good Luck on your new business plan, and cheers to a rapid and complete recovery!
- Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:50 pm
- Forum: Motors, Transmissions, & Drive Systems
- Topic: Too much Carb...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8814
Re: Too much Carb...
Damn, that looks great, but how much clearance is there for Air Flow? In the pict. it looks Tite!
- Sun Sep 07, 2014 6:28 pm
- Forum: The Bull Pen
- Topic: More Old Guys
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2989
Re: More Old Guys
Jesse, glad to see you here! I know your knowledge and insights will be a big help to all the members here!
- Sun Aug 31, 2014 9:01 pm
- Forum: The Bull Pen
- Topic: Chopping a garage
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4414
Re: Chopping a garage
Looks like a good plan Dan. We use 20 and 40 Foot containers for Shops in Alaska. They work Great! Hey Willy (2loose) glad to see you here!! Dan has a beautiful Knucklehead, that would look good alongside your Blown Panhead!
- Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:38 pm
- Forum: The Bull Pen
- Topic: Sad News
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7528
Re: Sad News
Well, lets hope he comes out alright. I've known a few guys that have survived this with few ill effects. Though one guy became a politician afterward.
- Sun Sep 22, 2013 2:38 am
- Forum: Trike Building
- Topic: Two seater trike
- Replies: 29
- Views: 21499
Re: Two seater trike
Scott, are there any updates on this project? Really like where this is headed.
- Fri May 10, 2013 10:31 pm
- Forum: The Bull Pen
- Topic: everybody
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4361
Re: everybody
Sign of the times I guess. Last one out turn off the lights.
- Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:56 pm
- Forum: The Bull Pen
- Topic: Missing old members
- Replies: 97
- Views: 61706
Re: Missing old members
Glad that Big Jim, started this thread. Hope all works out well for everybody in the coming year. Gary, hope things turn around for you down in Texas. Your knowledge is your most valuable asset. Safe and prosperous New Year, all.