Interesting aside about 650 motors in 500 frames

ChopperCharles said:

So, with a 650 motor in the 78 Standard frame, the 500 carbs can not be put in between the motor and the frame without removing all the engine bolts and tipping the motor forward slightly. I know I didn't have this issue on the 82 Custom... anyone else experience the same?



Charles.

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Do you mean that to install the carbs you have to tip the motor slightly forward but once the carbs are installed you are able to bolt it back in place? So it would only be a problem when installing or removing the carbs.

If you removed the caps and sliders would it make a difference?