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Old 02-23-2014, 11:02 AM   #209 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
Two pics of the rim and clearance. The rear suspension is a Harley Softtail which was purchased as a unit with the transmission. The alignment and geometry is pretty much fixed so I can use the belt drive from the Harley.
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I've spent a good bit of time coming up with this solution. The tire calls for a tube but I think that is more of the rim than the tire since the tire is intended to be used on a rim that is probably more than 70 years old. While the price is high,when it offers the only solution, other than a complete redesign.


Here's another idea.

You could notch the swing arm and frame if necessary for tire clearance. Just weld a plate in the notch, thus keeping the structural integrity and strength of the tubular design. No redesign necessary.

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