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Old 11-16-2018, 03:13 PM
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Just about there. Removed the stabilizers and am working on the rubber motor mounts. Probably try and get that done tonight after the kids go to bed.
 
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Rigged up some ratchet straps to support the motor while I worked it out of the frame. It was kind of tough to do by myself but I got it done. Next step will be to cut off the rear end!




 
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Good start... So - after you're done with the rear, have you considered adding a few degrees of rake to the front ?
Here's a pretty good read - starting with post #5
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Good start... So - after you're done with the rear, have you considered adding a few degrees of rake to the front ?
Here's a pretty good read - starting with post #5
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sport...-makeover.html

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thanks man, I will read it. I’m on the fence about keeping to stock rake or changing it. I guess I have time to think about it.
 
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thanks man, I will read it. I’m on the fence about keeping to stock rake or changing it. I guess I have time to think about it.
Yep, winter is upon us...
FWIW, here's my favorite hardtail - simple & clean...
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Dang that's pretty sweet
 
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Dang that's pretty sweet
Agreed - consider it motivation... (at least for me it is)

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Keep at it. I'm diggin' the King tank in the first pic. I hope you keep it and don't switch to some goofy stretch tank or an old Honda hump looking tank. The King tank is classic chopper.
 
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Keep at it. I'm diggin' the King tank in the first pic. I hope you keep it and don't switch to some goofy stretch tank or an old Honda hump looking tank. The King tank is classic chopper.
Yeah, I like the king tank too. I might do a Cole Foster tank, but if I don't it'll be this one. I love that dudes bikes.
 
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