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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
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?
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.
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.
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