Softail swingarm compatibility
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From: Terre Haute In
The 06 swingarm is 1/2” wider than the 95 swingarm. This is at the axel. Where it bolts into the frame it is the same width. Yes caliper mounting needs changed as they changed the brake tab on the swingarm. It sits at a different angle and will not let the slot in my old mount line up. I have a 5.5 wheel in mine. I would think 6” will work fine.
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From: West by God Virginia
240 rear
Googled this one, but to no avail...
I recently bought a 96 Heritage and it came with a wide (240) rear tyre with corresponding wide swingarm.
Not a big fan of wide rears, so trying to downsize it a bit. Got a set of wheels from 2013 Fat Boy and also there is a chance to get 2008 Fat Boy swingarm.
The question is whether this 2007+ swingarm will fit Evolution frame without major adjustments (minor ones are Ok)?
I am also worried due to shocks mounting on the swingarm - I believe this should have changed from 1996 to 2008...
Or maybe its just a good argument for changing the shocks altogether (they are old stock)...
I recently bought a 96 Heritage and it came with a wide (240) rear tyre with corresponding wide swingarm.
Not a big fan of wide rears, so trying to downsize it a bit. Got a set of wheels from 2013 Fat Boy and also there is a chance to get 2008 Fat Boy swingarm.
The question is whether this 2007+ swingarm will fit Evolution frame without major adjustments (minor ones are Ok)?
I am also worried due to shocks mounting on the swingarm - I believe this should have changed from 1996 to 2008...
Or maybe its just a good argument for changing the shocks altogether (they are old stock)...
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The 06 swingarm is 1/2 wider than the 95 swingarm. This is at the axel. Where it bolts into the frame it is the same width. Yes caliper mounting needs changed as they changed the brake tab on the swingarm. It sits at a different angle and will not let the slot in my old mount line up. I have a 5.5 wheel in mine. I would think 6 will work fine.
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From: Monroe NC
180/55/18 rear tire
The 06 swingarm is 1/2 wider than the 95 swingarm. This is at the axel. Where it bolts into the frame it is the same width. Yes caliper mounting needs changed as they changed the brake tab on the swingarm. It sits at a different angle and will not let the slot in my old mount line up. I have a 5.5 wheel in mine. I would think 6 will work fine.
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