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Old 09-19-2018, 03:41 PM
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Default Shovelhead disc brake swing arm dims

Does anyone have a .pdf or print of the dimensions for a 1973 or newer disc brake type swing arm that they are willing to post?



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the photo shows me the bike travels left if you off the bars for a second

could be the photo but the wheel is to the left at the front and off center to the tire

but its a photo taken and the picture might not be heads up
 
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spacers on the wrong side??
 
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Is this a new build?
I am concerned about the shocks. They appear to be short ones.
I hope you have taken measures to eliminate the rear chain eating your primary case.
Short shocks look cool but many times cause damage from the chain drive.
Just a heads-up. Looks like it's gonna be a nice bike!
 
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spacers on the wrong side??
seen that too but its a temp thing as the struts are not in place yet but then the top will be at angle with them
 
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spacers o n the wrong side??
No. I turned the spacer on the right side to the same width as the banana mount. It's only there for mock up. I did not want the caliper bracket in the way while fabricating.
 
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Originally Posted by johnjzjz
the photo shows me the bike travels left if you off the bars for a second

could be the photo but the wheel is to the left at the front and off center to the tire

but its a photo taken and the picture might not be heads up
Yes, camera angle elusion.
 
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Originally Posted by megawatt
Is this a new build?
I am concerned about the shocks. They appear to be short ones.
I hope you have taken measures to eliminate the rear chain eating your primary case.
Short shocks look cool but many times cause damage from the chain drive.
Just a heads-up. Looks like it's gonna be a nice bike!
Yes, it's new build. They are 11" Progressive shocks, I am familiar with measures I will need to take to avoid primary damage. I will likely need to change spring rates also but that's an issue I am aware of. Thanks for the advice and compliment.
It's a 1975 FX that was smothered with aftermarket junk parts in an effort to convert it to a FL. I bought it with a 100% re-pop left side drum Pan front end, re-pop tins, cat eye dash with nothing working or was hooked up, really poor re-pop foot boards. The list went on and on. It was gross. The frame, engine and 4-speed were in very good condition however. The picture was taken right after installing the front end.
 

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I was looking for swing arm dims now I'm looking for an entire swing arm frame blue print and have had no luck. I found a blue print for a drop frame but nothing for a later flat top type frame. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
 
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Originally Posted by McCutcheon44
I was looking for swing arm dims now I'm looking for an entire swing arm frame blue print and have had no luck. I found a blue print for a drop frame but nothing for a later flat top type frame. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
They are out there but the ones I found where all paysites and no guarantees it'll be what you want, I looked too for a few years.
 


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