Harley Davidson Bike frames are first coated with an e-coat and then topcoated with a polyester !
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Re: Harley also has that in tube rust problem cause by this
Originally posted by polertFrom what I know about this process it has caused inner tubing rust which over time allows the tubing to crack. It has been showing up in swing arms because of the stress, and shock load. But I did see a wrecked frame that had a nice inner tubing rust on the down tube. That would be a interesting ride to have the front end just give out.
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Re: Harley also has that in tube rust problem cause by this
Originally posted by polertFrom what I know about this process it has caused inner tubing rust which over time allows the tubing to crack. It has been showing up in swing arms because of the stress, and shock load. But I did see a wrecked frame that had a nice inner tubing rust on the down tube. That would be a interesting ride to have the front end just give out.
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Re: The frame of a Harley is a pretty weak design to start with
Originally posted by polertI have owed a few harleys over the years but never paid much attention to the design till I stripped my 98 fatboy down to change up the color scheme up. That put a new light on the subject to say the least. The motor is not engineered to be a structural member at all, and the neck gusset it poorly positioned. Compared to my rolling thunder 4x4 curved down tube, curved back bone, and a tube design harmonic gusset that allows the motor to be a structured member. Checkout Spenser web page at rolling thunder cycle frames. They are a small company from Canada that builds frames for S&S, Jesse James, and a list of others. But the price is this also HD frame $1500, Rolling Thunder $4000. I will try to post a picture of a inner rusted tube HD frame, and a picture of my Chop frame. I have recommend on here before to people to apply a light colored primer to your customers frames so when they get a crack it will show up plan as day.
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Re: We hit Tomahawk every year.
Originally posted by polertWe hit Tomahawk every year, I like the ride on 51 it is a good scene. Two things I would improve the party
1. Warm weather so the ladies would feel the need to show everyone there twins.
2. Less deer out on the run. At night I stay in town for that reason.
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