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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 08:02 PM
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Just off the Big Brown truck:



On the work cart w/swingarm:



Seat, wheels, and some tin:



KraftTech frame: K15051 - 30 degree rake, 0 stretch, 1-1/4" down tubes, 1-1/2" backbone. Swingarm: OEM Harley stock width. Seat: OEM Harley sprung solo. Wheels: OEM Harley "Conestoga" 9-spoke. Tank: OEM Harley 5-gallon flatsides.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 08:30 PM
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I like the direction you're going. Engine?
 
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I built one with that same frame. Let me know if I can provide you any support. Looking forward to your progress
 
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Hackd
I like the direction you're going. Engine?
Engine: S&S EVO V111... delivery on 16 March.
Transmission: Baker DD 5-speed... ordered.
Primary: Primo Belt Drive... in the house.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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Noticed the Primo box in one of the pics before you noted it.

Good luck with the build and keep posting.....looking forward to seeing the finished product!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2015 | 10:24 PM
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Is that 1 1/4 inch tubes or stretch?
 
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Originally Posted by misfitJason
Is that 1 1/4 inch tubes or stretch?
His first post has frame specs.
 
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Originally Posted by glidein wide
His first post has frame specs.
Yes I am aware of that but it doesn't say if it is stretch or tube diameter. So I say again is that they stretch or tube diameter
 
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Originally Posted by misfitJason
Is that 1 1/4 inch tubes or stretch?
1-1/4" tubes

0 (zero) stretch

Fat Boy handlebars and Milwaukee USA risers:

 
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Originally Posted by misfitJason
Yes I am aware of that but it doesn't say if it is stretch or tube diameter. So I say again is that they stretch or tube diameter
Was that answer any different from his pic,I just read it again,misfit.
 
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