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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 583 Sportster/Buell Model: XLS Sportster/Buell Year: 1981 Other Motorcycle Model: FLT Other Motorcycle Year: 1983
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5 speed motor in a 4 speed EVO frame?
I did a search til my eyes turned red. Either I'm punching in the wrong key words or I'm doing something wrong. I dunno. Anyhow.
Can a complete 5 speed motor bolt into a 4 speed EVO frame with out breaking out a grinder and torch? I can't remember if there are clearence issues associated with that swap, or not.
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Bike Builder
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Posts: 1,848 Sportster/Buell Model: S&S XL124" streettracker Sportster/Buell Year: 1993
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I'm not certain about this, but if my memory serves me right there is some issue with the sidestand that has to be solved.
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21st August 2013
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Bike Builder
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Posts: 1,848 Sportster/Buell Model: S&S XL124" streettracker Sportster/Buell Year: 1993
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Found a similar thread. Although regarding a taller than stock 5-speed engine. Sidestand issue is mentioned.
http://xlforum.net/forums/s....php?t=1515033 |
21st August 2013
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 503 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200S Sportster/Buell Year: 2001
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Racers do that 5sp in a 4sp frame combo to lose a few pounds.
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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BTDT,
Ya gotta lose the kickstand mount.
It's where the 5sp alternator lives.
Sam
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakin Engineering
BTDT
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What does that stand for?
So other than chopping the kick mount off, everything else is a go? Including the rear head? |
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Bike Builder
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Posts: 1,848 Sportster/Buell Model: S&S XL124" streettracker Sportster/Buell Year: 1993
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There wasnt any other frame clearance problems than the kickstand when my oem 5-speed engine was installed in a friends 4-speed. Cylinder height is the same.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Dubois, WY
Posts: 3,723 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200S Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH-883D Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1988 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDXT Other Motorcycle Year: 2001
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Been There Done That.
He is letting you know that he actually had to do that, as opposed to I think it will work....
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Originally Posted by beardo
What does that stand for?
So other than chopping the kick mount off, everything else is a go? Including the rear head?
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21st August 2013
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Chief Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 583 Sportster/Buell Model: XLS Sportster/Buell Year: 1981 Other Motorcycle Model: FLT Other Motorcycle Year: 1983
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Ah, gotcha! Thanks for the replies. I may have a project then...
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