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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 12:19 PM
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would someone have the center to center measurements for the fuel tank mounting holes on a 45 frame? thank you
 
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Old Feb 4, 2022 | 07:56 AM
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I have my tanks off right now and could measure my frame for you, but I am not sure what you are looking for. Do you have a frame that you could post a picture and point? Or a diagram? Three mounting points for the tanks to the frame.

I could get if for you this weekend with some direction.
 
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Im after the 3 mounting hole centers, thanks
 
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OK, we have three mounting holes on the frame, front top, front bottom and rear. The three dimensions below created a triangle.

rear to front top = 19-1/4"
rear to front bottom = 15-5/8"
front top to front bottom = 10-5/16"
 
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Hi, thank you. I have 2 frames. HD 45 and Indian 741, both have been cut. I now have measurements for both frames. you have an excellent day
 
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Old Feb 5, 2022 | 02:32 PM
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The 741 is junk they were way too cheap when they built them its a 3000 mile machine before they fall a[art and are expensive to re do
 
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