I have a old Harley I inherited that's titled as a 69 flh and the frame was swapped for a old rigid and id like to swap it to a kraft tech swing arm frame. Motor is a s&s stroker case and 4sp ratchet top. I have a few questions.

1) my motor is hard mounted, is it possible to rubber mount it in New frame? Buzzes bad above 60.

2) will most parts swap over?

3) can anyone tell me what frame I might have and what rake it might have? Pics soon

 

to me the frame neck in your pictures probably was altered as the fork is longer then the front is up

the XE 6 is an early frame plate 40s early 50s need more frame numbers like the left side - it has value but not like an untouched frame has

the excess vibes is the engine balance is off - lots of morons working on stuff over the years

 

Xe 7 10

 

Looking at this frame

https://kcint.com/kraft-tech-k15002-...e-55-k15002-55

 

If you are looking for a stock look, plenty of unmolested swing arm HD frames out there that could be sourced for that bike.

Also that frame has value to the Chopper kids, they are always looking for previously chopped HD frames.

Good luck.

 

I want the same look basically but in softail. How much you think this frame would be worth?

 

Santee was a California custom aftermarket frame shop that was bought out by CCI in '05,I don't think they exist anymore unless someone is using the name on imported crap.

 

You would have much better luck with an OEM swingarm frame. This frame is set up for EVO and flatside tanks. With some work you could make it work, but why?

 

Why Indeed... Unless you gots an E-Motor... No Point..
May as well keep what ya got!!!!! ride it till a Stocker appears...

How many Miles are In that DriveTrain??? Let's see what you really Have.

 

Other things to consider:

Vibration above 60 may be due to your final chain ratio. 23/48 seems to be the sweet spot for highway cruising, 23/49 if you limit yourself to secondary roads. But you'll never be happy above 70-75, these bikes weren't designed like the newer bikes.

You can't rubber mount it, without switching to an FLT/FXR frame and complete drive train. Nothing is the same except the motor at that point so put it out of your mind.

Finding a Harley swing arm frame pre-69 means your motor VIN still works. That would be my choice. Shorter fork tubes will get you close to stock appearance with a 16" front rim.

Have fun, you have the makings of a good classic Harley.