Im ready to refit the Motor & Tranny into the newly painted frame of my 91 Ultra.
What is best way to approach this...ie. Tranny or Motor first.
Any other info. re problems I might encounter will be much appreciated.

 

Transmission first, get the swingarm and everything in first while you have room and can easily move it around.. The engine will mount to the top of the trans.

 

You have to do the trans first to have somewhere to set the motor.

 

Looks like Greg and Tom have nailed that query! Best of luck Bungo!!!!

 

bolt primairy to motor and trans before tightening motor to trans bolts.

 

Thanks for that advicetom & thanks others who have responded earlier.
I thought it would be tranny first but its great to be able to get such good & accessable help. Bungo

 

Yep. Just use a ratchet strap over the frame and under the trans case to support it.

Mike

 

Another couple of questions.. is it ok to attach large FRONT engine/motor Mounting Plate (shaped 3 hole) to engine before attempting to fit Motor into frame. Also,has the FRONT Mounting Bracket Bolt(on frame) only got 1 Very Large Washer underneath. My Manual only shows one but I seem to have 2 left after stripdown. Bugo

 

RonniesHarleyDavidson is a good resource of info. Their drawing shows only one large washer at the front motor mount(http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....KCASE-ASSEMBLY

 

Yep. Bolt it to the motor, then drop it in place

Mike