1977 frame question
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Dave, the frame I posted is FXE (9D25+++H7). Other 1977 FXEs missing the R-H mount are 22+++, 44+++ and 45+++. One 77 FXE with the R-H mount is 37+++ but I dont have a close-up so Im not sure if the mount is original or if someone attached it later.
FXS (Low Rider) first appeared for 1977 so it had the R-H mount to accommodate the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) introduced with that model.
Eric
FXS (Low Rider) first appeared for 1977 so it had the R-H mount to accommodate the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) introduced with that model.
Eric
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Dave, the frame I posted is FXE (9D25+++H7). Other 1977 FXEs missing the R-H mount are 22+++, 44+++ and 45+++. One 77 FXE with the R-H mount is 37+++ but I don’t have a close-up so I’m not sure if the mount is original or if someone attached it later.
FXS (Low Rider) first appeared for 1977 so it had the R-H mount to accommodate the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) introduced with that model.
Eric
FXS (Low Rider) first appeared for 1977 so it had the R-H mount to accommodate the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) introduced with that model.
Eric
I still do Not understand sawing it Off!!!!!!
and an Image search shows both, with and Without!!!! Very Strange indeed!!!!!
Last edited by Racepres; Oct 7, 2018 at 03:18 PM.
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I have a 1978 1/2 FXE that did not have the tab for a right side forward footpeg/control. IIRC someone made a tab that had to be welded to the frame so that you could mount forward controls or footpegs.
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Racepres, I know the R-H mount (part of the frame) was there from the rigid days. Earliest Ive seen it is as part of the frame for prototype Knuckleheads.
Heres what I said: FXS (Low Rider) first appeared for 1977 so it had the R-H mount to accommodate the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) introduced with that model.
In my sentence the R-H mount and the footrest bracket are two separate things. When I said introduced with that model I was talking about the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) because it was introduced for the 1977 FXS (Low Rider). Obviously the R-H mount (part of the frame) was already in place to accommodate the footrest bracket.
Eric
Heres what I said: FXS (Low Rider) first appeared for 1977 so it had the R-H mount to accommodate the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) introduced with that model.
In my sentence the R-H mount and the footrest bracket are two separate things. When I said introduced with that model I was talking about the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) because it was introduced for the 1977 FXS (Low Rider). Obviously the R-H mount (part of the frame) was already in place to accommodate the footrest bracket.
Eric
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Eric my 78 FXE motor is 9D73+++H8...and thanks.
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Racepres, I know the R-H mount (part of the frame) was there from the rigid days. Earliest Ive seen it is as part of the frame for prototype Knuckleheads.
Heres what I said: FXS (Low Rider) first appeared for 1977 so it had the R-H mount to accommodate the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) introduced with that model.
In my sentence the R-H mount and the footrest bracket are two separate things. When I said introduced with that model I was talking about the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) because it was introduced for the 1977 FXS (Low Rider). Obviously the R-H mount (part of the frame) was already in place to accommodate the footrest bracket.
Eric
Heres what I said: FXS (Low Rider) first appeared for 1977 so it had the R-H mount to accommodate the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) introduced with that model.
In my sentence the R-H mount and the footrest bracket are two separate things. When I said introduced with that model I was talking about the footrest bracket (highway peg bracket) because it was introduced for the 1977 FXS (Low Rider). Obviously the R-H mount (part of the frame) was already in place to accommodate the footrest bracket.
Eric
so there was no need to Saw that tab off.... Cool
Maybe sawing it off was cheaper than drilling and tapping them two holes?????
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Now, who ya suppose was the Brainiac that made such a Decision????
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All that to say I have Never seen a 4 speed frame without the Two bolt Mounting plate in front . Much like Never seen any 4 speed without the Three bolt Mounting plate on the left side...
Hell.... The FXR even has the Two bolt plate both sides!!!
New one on me... just shows ya can't ever see everything....
What troubles me is Why the MoCo would introduce this
part number 49126-77B
in 1977, whilst not including the Mount on the Frame??????? Very Odd indeed...
Hell.... The FXR even has the Two bolt plate both sides!!!
New one on me... just shows ya can't ever see everything....
What troubles me is Why the MoCo would introduce this
part number 49126-77B
in 1977, whilst not including the Mount on the Frame??????? Very Odd indeed...
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From: Santa Klaus County, Cali
The 75 FXE I owned had all the same tabs and mounting points on the frame that were used on FL/H frames (even down to the outer primary tab for the floorboard). It would be interesting to know the exact changes maded and when in order to differentiate the years/models changes were made.