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** Standard width
** The backbone is made from 1 1/2″ O.D. Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) steel with .188″ wall thickness for superior strength
** The front down tubes and engine/transmission cradle tubes are made from 1 1/8″ O.D. steel with .120″ wall thickness
** Fork lock tab at neck for security
** Box section at the lower seat post mount for improved strength
** Weld-on brackets are available but not included. The brackets include a remote type rear master cylinder mount for late 1987/1999 style Softail brake control, mount for 1987/1991 style Softail oil filter, highway bar & clutch cable mount and a wire harness terminal connection plate that fits between the fuel tanks. (The brackets are not necessary for custom applications)
** Designed for a Big Twin Evolution engine with up to .200″ taller cylinders or an alternator type Shovelhead. A Twin Cam Alpha (non-balancer type) can be used with a custom rear engine mount
** Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin is included, but will NOT be automatically sent. After receipt of the frame, please eMail with serial number off the frame as well as desired legal ownership address for the MSO.
Required Components
** 5 speed transmission and mounting plate for Softail 1986/1999
** Flatside Fat Bob fuel tanks & mounting brackets
** Oil tank & mounts for Softail 1986/1999
** Rear fork, axis tube, axis tube bolts, bearings and spacers for Softail 1989/1999
** Rear shocks & mounting hardware for Softail 1986/1999
** Front fork/frame head cups and bearings for Softail 1984/1988
** Rear fender supports for Softail 1986/1999
** Seat for Softail 1984/1999
Note: As with any frame-up custom build project, it is common shop practice to pre-assemble the entire motorcycle prior to any paint work for compatibility verification of all parts used.
HARDBODY
30° Rake, No Downtube Stretch, Weld Type: TIG & MIG, American-made
