I am in the thought process of building a frame or possibly two to put the motor and trans from my FXDX into. Before everyone gets on the subject of "that is the best handling bike HD ever made". I got the bike for real cheap. it isnt my style of bike. It was a gift from the wife and kids. I told her that i wouldnt get rid of it just because of that reason. I did tell her however that the bike MAY change shapes. she is cool with that. i have seen a couple rigid frames on the innerweb but to me they look like S#!t. Also seen a couple softail versions that look the same. I am fishing for ideas from you guys that i have seen that have built some cool bike that dont look like hack jobs.
Thanks in advance
Big Boy
Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
Wish I had some great advice or ideas for ya,... Post a build log as you go with this project.
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
Show us a picture as it is now. Then tell us how you would like it to look. Lower, longer, different seat...............???????
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
Here is the only pic i have of it. looking at possibly 4 up 2 out springer front end 200 rear tire and lower to the ground
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
Install some ribbed Valve and side covers,
Get some brass goodies from BIGJIM,
http://brassforbikes.webs.com/
add a chrome springer. I've always liked the H/D Heritage springer.
Definitely lower it. I like the swingarm style with big chrome rear shocks.
Ditch the stock wheels.
Get some brass goodies from BIGJIM,
http://brassforbikes.webs.com/
add a chrome springer. I've always liked the H/D Heritage springer.
Definitely lower it. I like the swingarm style with big chrome rear shocks.
Ditch the stock wheels.
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
I was gonna give my opinion till I read the last 6 words of your post....ah Fuck it...Ill give it anyway....Ridgid...long & low
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
rigid softails suck too dam heavy too slushy in the corners and they look like everyone elses bike
ever notice when you hit somethin or someone with a hammer you feel instantly better
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sporty
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
I like the redneck modern wide glide springer. I have a cradle from a road king that I'm thinking about using. Thanks everyone and keep it coming.
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
Well friends a little update. I have been lucky twice over. I was given a wrecked 97 Mustang just to get it off the mans property. Turns out another buddy of mine needs it but has no cash. Instead he has a 9 over paughco springer that he has traded me. This is where i need some advice i have been looking at the plans from the dvd trying to figure out stretch and rake needed for this frontend. i was wanting to keep everthing reasonable like the plans. roughly 4 in the down tubes 1.5 backbone and roughly a 38* rake. these are at best rough deminsions. i am trying to keep the bottom rails level with the ground. Thanks in advance
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Re: Twin Cam 88A engine and trans frame ideas
To me unless you really feel the need the keep the frontend 9 over, I would build the frame the way you want, then modify the springer to fit.
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I guess what I'm needing to know is how do I calculate for the springer at ride height under weight. I would rather measure a dozen times and only cut once. Regardless weather I'm modifying the springer or the frame.
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Got ya.There is either an article or thread somewhere that addressed that.hopefully someone can direct you to it.
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