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[HogBreath]

Same offer go for a garage?? 

If you'll buy the lumber from me...FOB clinton of course.

[Tbone]

I spoke with Sumax this AM and I have to say I'm impressed with their story. I'll wait until after christmas to speak with their PC guy, Kevin, and get some chips from him. They explained that they de-burr the frame, smoothing out all of Harley's globbed up welds and splatter. I think I need to see some pictures to believe they get it all as smooth as they claim they do. I mean, there's a lot of crappy looking welds on that frame.

Prices are $518 for the frame, $162 for the swing arm and $80 for the lower triple. Then a $65 crating charge plus frt to GA. By me not having to take posession and doing my own de-burr, that will save many days and dollars.

If the color match is as good as they claim. I think this is the best way to go.  

Chuck, it sounds like you learned something from your bolt experience. 

[Twolanerider]

I spoke with Sumax this AM and I have to say I'm impressed with their story. I'll wait until after christmas to speak with their PC guy, Kevin, and get some chips from him. They explained that they de-burr the frame, smoothing out all of Harley's globbed up welds and splatter. I think I need to see some pictures to believe they get it all as smooth as they claim they do. I mean, there's a lot of crappy looking welds on that frame.

Prices are $518 for the frame, $162 for the swing arm and $80 for the lower triple. Then a $65 crating charge plus frt to GA. By me not having to take posession and doing my own de-burr, that will save many days and dollars.

If the color match is as good as they claim. I think this is the best way to go.  

Might be able to help at least a little bit there Chuck.  PM me your mailing address. 

When doing my recent work with them Kevin told me they currently have only one candy red option.  Lots of other reds apparently.  But only one candy red.  I've got two chips of that color still here.  They call it "Apple Spice."  Will put them in the mail to you ASAP.

[Chief]

Chuck, it sounds like you learned something from your bolt experience. 

Yes I did. 

[ultrafxr]

Candy,

I've always been a big DIY guy and that's one thing that attracted me to Harley. A mere mortal can work on a Harley and I like that. I also like getting paid shop rate to work in my own basement.  

I like working on my bike also but don't know I would be brave enough or patient enough to do what you're doing.  But like you said getting paid shop rate in your garage is pretty nice and you'll know it is done to your satisfaction.

[Chief]

I like working on my bike also but don't know I would be brave enough or patient enough to do what you're doing.  But like you said getting paid shop rate in your garage is pretty nice and you'll know it is done to your satisfaction.

It's really amazing how few bolts are involved in going from a complete motorcycle to just a pile of parts. I didn't count, but I don't think it would be much over 100, if that many. 

[ultrafxr]

It's really amazing how few bolts are involved in going from a complete motorcycle to just a pile of parts. I didn't count, but I don't think it would be much over 100, if that many. 

Wow.  I guess leafing through the service manual kind of makes one timid.  How are you going to get the engine into the new frame.  That's going to call for some help for sure.

[Chief]

Wow.  I guess leafing through the service manual kind of makes one timid.  How are you going to get the engine into the new frame.  That's going to call for some help for sure.

If you want the smart a$$ answer, here it is...Hopefully without any damage to the frame.

Specifically I don't know. I've never done it before. Right now, the engine and tranny is all that is left in the frame. I'm sure we'll figure out something next week when we go to pull it. Pictures may show a bit of redneck inginooity being put into play. 

[ultrafxr]

If you want the smart a$$ answer, here it is...Hopefully without any damage to the frame.

Specifically I don't know. I've never done it before. Right now, the engine and tranny is all that is left in the frame. I'm sure we'll figure out something next week when we go to pull it. Pictures may show a bit of redneck inginooity being put into play. 

Don't know what that bugger weighs but I guarantee you it is HEAVY. 

[Rooster]

Another thing to check is Car Fax. Hopefully there is no report from the insurance company on the frame replacement. I haven't checked whether they have that for motorcycle's or not like they do for cars. Anyway good luck with it.

[amigo Jorge]

Mi amigo Chief...I am very impressed with your mechanical skills ....wow.congras!!  Please send pics when you start putting back all the pieces....hopefully you will use all of them!!

Merry Christmas to you and Pinkie mi amigo

Jorge

[BigMike]

If you want the smart a$$ answer, here it is...Hopefully without any damage to the frame.

Specifically I don't know. I've never done it before. Right now, the engine and tranny is all that is left in the frame. I'm sure we'll figure out something next week when we go to pull it. Pictures may show a bit of redneck inginooity being put into play. 

Shouldn't be a problem.  But I believe the (leaking) heads/jugs need to be removed.  Good time to send the motor out for a 113"/Timken upgrade.   

[LRebel]

Shouldn't be a problem.  But I believe the (leaking) heads/jugs need to be removed.  Good time to send the motor out for a 113"/Timken upgrade.   

Yeah Chief, the motor is already going to be out of the frame (while the frame is being custom painted or powder coated), so it only makes sense to do a motor build now, right  ........come on don't miss this opportunity to spend $$$$.  After all, you can't take it with you...might as well go all the way with the custom project, right?