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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Do all Softail models have the same basic frame?

I know the EVO era Softail custom FXSTC had a little bit of a rake to it but I was wondering if all others were the same.

The reason I ask is I have a 1999 Night Train and my buddy has a 1997 Fat Boy and I swear the Fat Boy is a bigger bike.

Maybe because it has a huge front end
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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as far as i know, they're mostly the same.. maybe some differences in swingarms (obviously from the 180mm to the 200mm tires the swingarm is different), but the rake and mounting points should be the same
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:22 PM
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Only difference I know of came in 2008 with the bolt on frame horns.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:25 PM
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84-99 evo frames all pretty much the same.

00-up Twin can frames. All pretty much the same.

There are some exceptions.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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So does that mean I can put a Rocker rear end on my FatBoy. Hummmm
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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The frames were the same. The FXST used raked triple trees to get the rake. This kept the trail to a manageable degree with the 21 inch front wheel.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Fierofly
So does that mean I can put a Rocker rear end on my FatBoy. Hummmm
Yes but your rear end looks better as a fat boy!
 
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