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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 08:22 AM
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Hey. will a power train, motor and trans of a 2016 ultra fit into a 2009 claccic ? what about the swing arm. thanks.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2020 | 06:57 AM
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guess im on my own, thanks.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2020 | 11:18 AM
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No you're not. What did the dealer say?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2020 | 12:17 PM
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Come on, somebody here must know...
 
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Old Sep 20, 2020 | 12:18 PM
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Where are all the smartasses.lol
 
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Old Sep 20, 2020 | 12:30 PM
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Be more clear on the question.
There is a touring Ultra"classic" and a Heritage Softail "classic"
 
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 09:01 PM
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Well, if you can put a Harbour Freight lawnmower engine in a Harley, then I guess....
 
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Well if it was older than a twinkie I'd have your answers but I won't touch a twin cam.
 
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Probably. Do what I did before I stuffed a Twin Cam powertrain into a 94 Road King; look at pictures of the 2016 and a 2009 Transmission and see if they're the same. Also compare Harley part numbers of mating components on the fiche.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2020 | 09:03 AM
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Here's a link

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