Knucklehead, softail q's
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,460
Likes: 1
From: pasco county FL
WHY? Prolly because the evo & twin cams are UGLY blockhead motors? Shovels ,pans & knucks are otonly better looking , but generally sound much better as well , and YES you CAN get respectable power from them !
Banned
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,719
Likes: 1
With a cuttin torch, welder, and a bunch of grindin wheels, you can make any motor fit any frame... 
Trending Topics
Stage II
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: bahamas
knucklehead in softail
I put a 103" knuck in a 86 fxst frame with a ultima 6 speed . belt drive primary and secondary, yrs ago. just have to do a little looking to see what will work with what. Had to run a 90-91 primary to make elec. starter to work. ITS a HEAD TURNER.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 4,556
Likes: 1,846
From: Albuquerque, NM
Back about 30 years ago, right after the factory released their first softails, I saw a knuckle in a softail at the Little Bear in Colorado. I thought it was pretty cool at the time. I haven't seen one since.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 19,982
Likes: 6,110
From: Florida
"Prolly because the evo & twin cams are UGLY blockhead motors? Shovels ,pans & knucks are otonly better looking , but generally sound much better as well , and YES you CAN get respectable power from them !"
No,no,yes, and not worth the effort.
No,no,yes, and not worth the effort.