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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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Anyone know where I can view a set of tech specs for a Knuck. Anywhere from 1936-47. Nuthin special, just the standard wheel base, tire size, rake, seat height, weight etc. Been trying on line but no luck yet... Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 10:28 AM
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wheelbase is 59.5"
tire size 5.00"x16"
Rake I believe I read somewhere is 28 degrees
seat height would depend on rider and passenger weight
weight I can't find in my manual but I'd guess slightly more than a 48 panhead because the top end and cylinders are cast iron and the springer FE is heavier than a hydraglide...offhand I'd say about 650#...never weighed mine but mine was a frankenknuck 51 bottom end 47 top end 58 fe and sa 82 frame
 
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Old Feb 28, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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Tech Slap, Thanks for the info. Panz4ever in the Knuckle Head area recomended How to Restore Your Harley Davidson By Bruce Palmer. Looks like a great resource but is $233.00 used... I'll try to find a copy at the Library.
 
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Send these guys a message. Very active club out of Wisconsin Rapids, WI.https://m.facebook.com/knucklehead3647?
 

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