Transfer complete powertrain to new frame
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Transfer complete powertrain to new frame
I got my new frame on the way and was wondering does the factory install the powertrain as a unit or piecemeal it into the frame? I got no problem breaking it down if necessary but can wrap and protect all surfaces if it can be dropped or wriggled into place. If you have ever pulled the tranny case you know it's a lot of extra work. 
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If you are going to put it into a bare frame, then I think you could do that. Lay the engine on its left side on a think rug or carpet and you may be able to work the frame down around it. If trying to do it on an assembled frame, probably not unless you can rig up some sort of way to suspend the engine from a hoist as it would be pretty damn heavy to muscle in there without damaging something.
Although not exactly the same, when me and my brother restored his '72 Sportster years ago we laid the assembled engine on its left side and put the bare frame down around it, bolted it up then set it upright and put it on the jack. Worked great.
Although not exactly the same, when me and my brother restored his '72 Sportster years ago we laid the assembled engine on its left side and put the bare frame down around it, bolted it up then set it upright and put it on the jack. Worked great.
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If you are going to put it into a bare frame, then I think you could do that. Lay the engine on its left side on a think rug or carpet and you may be able to work the frame down around it. If trying to do it on an assembled frame, probably not unless you can rig up some sort of way to suspend the engine from a hoist as it would be pretty damn heavy to muscle in there without damaging something.
Although not exactly the same, when me and my brother restored his '72 Sportster years ago we laid the assembled engine on its left side and put the bare frame down around it, bolted it up then set it upright and put it on the jack. Worked great.
Although not exactly the same, when me and my brother restored his '72 Sportster years ago we laid the assembled engine on its left side and put the bare frame down around it, bolted it up then set it upright and put it on the jack. Worked great.
Yeah it's a brand new replacement frame. I mean surely the MoCo installs it as a unit to save time on the line. Why else would the wiring looms be separate and all. Any factory guys know?
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Maybe somebody who's been on the factory tour can speak up. It's been many years since I watched them building the bikes at York. I think the bare frame comes down the line suspended from above and they put the entire powerplant/swingarm/rear wheel in as a single unit. I'm not sure, it's been a long time and the new models might be different.
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