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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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Default 1997 1200 ,kraftech frame swap

Long time reader, first time poster, did a search and came up blank....

ok, so I want to use this frame, the donor is a 97 Sporty C
http://www.kcint2.com/product/55-K15...REAR-TIRE.html

I am trying to use as much of the OEM stuff as possible due to budget contstraints, I plan to change a stuff little by little but i want the frame done asap and have the bike up and running in the next few weekends......
is there a write up, or anybody here done this for its my first time to chop up my love...
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Old Mar 7, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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If you're trying to get it done in just a few weekends of work you may be in for a surprise. It's not as simple as "put everything that is on my frame onto that frame" type of deal. It could be for the most part but will look like a hack job.

If you want a hardtail with minimal downtime try looking at something like www.road6customs.com for a kit to modify your stock frame.
 
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