If you guys were to build something like this but on a softail frame, which frame would you choose?

This is on a straightleg frame with a shovelhead, How different is the geometry of the softail frame, anyone knows?

 

You mean like this

 

Yes that looks very close.

I guess my question is dimension differences between a straightleg frame and a softail frame.

Height, length...Any one has any info on it? Which frame comes closest to a rigid straightleg frame?

 

Do you even know what " straight leg " refers to regarding a frame ? Serious question and has an real impact on what you keep asking.

 

No why dont you tell me now that's so serious?

 

Google is your friend, look up pictures of " straight leg " frames then wishbone frames. See if you can connect the dots........










Little hint they have never made a softail wishbone frame. Oh and any sloptail frame you get is going to be longer and bit larger dimensionally than a hardtail due to the way it's made to use shocks.

 

Instead of typing to show how smart aleky you are you could just give the answer, with the same number of words.

Anyone else who wants to answer the question.

Which was the geometry differences ( height length, width) of the older straighleg rigid frame vs newer softails.

 

Your looking for a set group of numbers and the current batch of frames available are all over the spectrum dimension wise , you can get them about any size & style you want, this is why nobody has played along in the other thread you had on this topic.

Best anyone can do is quote you factory specs and they'll have no relation to aftermarket unless you want a clone replacement.

Go to Paugcho's website and look at all the frames the have , you can do your numbers comparison there, get an idea anyway.

 

Nobody has played along because they dont know the answer. Question was OEM vs OEM. Anyone who is familiar with Old straightleg rigid frame and had worked the newer softail frames would know the answer.

I am OK if nobody "plays along" because they dont know, much better than implying that they know something but I actually dont.

I was hoping someone here had some built experience so could help with this question. I will call kraft tech or Paughco and try to find the answer

Have a good day.

 

Twisted has forgotten more about building motorcycles than most have ever learned. He's a genuine wealth of knowledge. He wasn't being rude, he was simply giving you some general info and a way to research what you're asking for to better help you. No one is playing games here.

If you want a Softail, any frame up to 2017 should work. 2009 and later won't require cutting the rear fender ears off. But the engine is also a consideration. There are too many variables to be given a simple answer.