Common Core frames: What is know about them?
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Road Warrior
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Common Core frames: What is know about them?
The Common Core Frame seems like its going to be the next big thing to change at Harley-Davidson. Question is, what is going to be common about them?
Rumors surrounding the Core frame seem to indicate that the Touring bikes and Dyna Glides will be sharing this frame. If so, I hope that its a win win for both the Dyna and Touring line and not a cheapening of the frame for manufacturing cost reduction.
So, what do we know so far about the Common Core frame?
Rumors surrounding the Core frame seem to indicate that the Touring bikes and Dyna Glides will be sharing this frame. If so, I hope that its a win win for both the Dyna and Touring line and not a cheapening of the frame for manufacturing cost reduction.
So, what do we know so far about the Common Core frame?
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I haven't heard a whole lot about it but I think the likely underlying motivation is just cost-savings. That doesn't mean it has to be a cheapening of the frame in terms of overall quality, however. As long as it doesn't hinder performance or utility and is a sound design, it makes sense form a business standpoint to have a common part used across platforms.
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To me, it sounds like platform sharing. The same thing auto manufacturers have been doing for a long time. It will certainly reduce engineering costs for the motor company, as well as reduced production costs. And I assume it would be mostly unnoticed by the consumer ad the Dyna and touring frames are already fairly similar.
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To me, it sounds like platform sharing. The same thing auto manufacturers have been doing for a long time. It will certainly reduce engineering costs for the motor company, as well as reduced production costs. And I assume it would be mostly unnoticed by the consumer ad the Dyna and touring frames are already fairly similar.
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Can they come up with something that is lighter and stiffer than the the current dyna frame, and still work with the touring line? I hope so.
FXR frames were hand-welded. FXD frames were automated and the automation at the time couldn't handle making FXR frames, but since it was automated it was cheaper to make. I think automation has improved greatly since 1990s.
Then again, the current touring frame is really pretty good. Maybe they're just going to adapt that to the dyna line.
FXR frames were hand-welded. FXD frames were automated and the automation at the time couldn't handle making FXR frames, but since it was automated it was cheaper to make. I think automation has improved greatly since 1990s.
Then again, the current touring frame is really pretty good. Maybe they're just going to adapt that to the dyna line.
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No matter what happens though, I hope the Dyna remains just over 650 lbs. Even lighter and stronger would be preferable. Have the rear swingarm mounted to the frame and retain the rubber mount Milwaukee 8 with only 50% vibration reduction. 
At least, thats what id like to see.
At least, thats what id like to see.
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