96B engine/trans in 88B frame
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SInce this is still alive... Anyone know of a swingarm type frame that'll take a TC-B engine?
I've got this 08 Rocker (Softail) drivetrain sitting here with very low miles and a ton of nasty work done to it (full polished, file-worked fins on cylinders/heads, compression releases, 107 or 117 kit, etc..) and need a frame to throw it in.
Kraft Tech makes a couple for the TC-B but they're all Softails as far as I can tell.
I just came across a billet Champion trike rear end I can pick up cheap and it's got a Dyna swing-arm on it. Would be cool to get a frame that could make use of the pair. But not necessarily a big deal.
What's out there for TC-B frames in the aftermarket world?
I've got this 08 Rocker (Softail) drivetrain sitting here with very low miles and a ton of nasty work done to it (full polished, file-worked fins on cylinders/heads, compression releases, 107 or 117 kit, etc..) and need a frame to throw it in.
Kraft Tech makes a couple for the TC-B but they're all Softails as far as I can tell.
I just came across a billet Champion trike rear end I can pick up cheap and it's got a Dyna swing-arm on it. Would be cool to get a frame that could make use of the pair. But not necessarily a big deal.
What's out there for TC-B frames in the aftermarket world?
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I fabricate almost everything I use in my builds. If you are a good welder or know a good one why don't you build something out of the ordinary. I had a photo to attach but it wouldn't up load.
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Unfortunately your typical customer doesn't want to pay for the cost of doing full on custom fab and just don't understand what it takes to do it.
For my own stuff, sure, when I can get the time that's what I'll do. But 9/10 of the customers are in the bolt-on/off the shelf budget at least for things like frames and major drivetrain components.
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I am a good welder and have MIG/TIG in my shop, as well as mill/lathe.
Unfortunately your typical customer doesn't want to pay for the cost of doing full on custom fab and just don't understand what it takes to do it.
For my own stuff, sure, when I can get the time that's what I'll do. But 9/10 of the customers are in the bolt-on/off the shelf budget at least for things like frames and major drivetrain components.
Unfortunately your typical customer doesn't want to pay for the cost of doing full on custom fab and just don't understand what it takes to do it.
For my own stuff, sure, when I can get the time that's what I'll do. But 9/10 of the customers are in the bolt-on/off the shelf budget at least for things like frames and major drivetrain components.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KRAFT-TECH-R...1WXwrw&vxp=mtr
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Thanks but that's a little much in the stretch/rear width dept I think. Again, it's also a 99-06 (or 07) style. Kraft-Tech doesn't have a cataloged TC-B frame for the late style B motors.
Near as I can tell, nobody lists one. I'm starting to wonder if it's a patent infringement thing, like why Ultima and Rev-Tech aren't making a TC motor yet?
From what I'm seeing the differences between the early/late frames would be very minimal, mostly just the diameter of some spacers for mounting. So why wouldn't ANY of the aftermarket frame companies be offering frames that the later B motor would bolt into, unless that's it.
Near as I can tell, nobody lists one. I'm starting to wonder if it's a patent infringement thing, like why Ultima and Rev-Tech aren't making a TC motor yet?
From what I'm seeing the differences between the early/late frames would be very minimal, mostly just the diameter of some spacers for mounting. So why wouldn't ANY of the aftermarket frame companies be offering frames that the later B motor would bolt into, unless that's it.
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