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Old Aug 28, 2017 | 11:15 PM
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i have a 2005 Softail Heritage Deluxe and I want to put the Big Dog 117 from a 2005 side winder motor into my Deluxe. What will I need to make that work? Any clues or tips? Please and Thank you for your time. Any and all advice appreciated.
 
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are you trying to swap a evo based motor into your twin cam bike? at a minimum you will need a motor mount swap adapter...I don't know if the trans an primary will mate up.
 
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