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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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I was wondering can i change the softails rear shock system to conventional dual vertical shocks or to monoshock....ive looked all over the internet to try and find some plans ,where i should weld or cut and place new tabs.. Does anyone know at what angle i should place the vertical shocks and whereni should weld?
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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The entire frame and swingarm are designed around the current setup. You're looking at A LOT of fabrication and work for absolutely no gain.

Why even have a softail if you're just going to get rid of the softail? Buy a regular swingarm bike. It will be cheaper.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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i agree with scuba, you could go with a dyna, pay a few bucks less, and come out with what you're wanting to achieve...
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:34 PM
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Wouldn't even know where to start.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Why would you want to do this? There has to be a big big plan to consider such a big change.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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You could mount a CBR600RR rear end!!!!!

 
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