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hardtail choices...

15 Oct 2010 14:00
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i'm researching hardtails and I have found these:

1. www.thefactorymetalworks.com/ProductDeta...uctCode=HT-UNIVERSAL

2. www.tcbroschoppers.com/store/index.php?m...ath=8&products_id=10

3. welding current swingarm

a couple of questions... are there any other options that i haven't come across? and... those that have used one of these, can you give some tips?

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Re: hardtail choices...

15 Oct 2010 18:03 - 15 Oct 2010 18:07
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Would google konging motorcycle frame

Lowers seat height to hardtail specs and keeps the shocks.
Which some folks consider as the best of both worlds.

Also search konging in the above search forum box.



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Re: hardtail choices...

15 Oct 2010 19:19
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Patton wrote:
Would google konging motorcycle frame

Lowers seat height to hardtail specs and keeps the shocks.
Which some folks consider as the best of both worlds.

Also search konging in the above search forum box.



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thanks Patton... appreciate the info. yeah, i think i've already worn the search button out. :)
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Re: hardtail choices...

15 Oct 2010 19:35
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for other newb's like me that have no idea what 'Konging' is... here is a step by step write up:

www.hondachopper.com/garage/konging/konging.html


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Re: hardtail choices...

17 Oct 2010 00:37
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Also, check out bratstyle.com. It's all in Japanese so lucky you if you can read it, but its all bobber style chops but keep the rear shocks. Probably similar to konging or w.e but bratstyle is sick. Alot of people have used tc bros and like them. With those you will have to make a jig and what not to do it right. Def don't think you should weld onto the swingarm, that just looks lazy and half assed most of the time. Also check out chopcult.com sick site/forum with all your custom build shit you could ever want. Everyone is super cool over there. Alot of the guys here swear by keeping a bile stock(which is fine) but you might find more of what you want as far as custom stuff over there.
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17 Oct 2010 04:42 - 21 Feb 2013 02:16
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Re: hardtail choices...

17 Oct 2010 08:32
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Does that one kit actually say bolt on hardtail? lol.
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17 Oct 2010 15:47
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thanks for the input/info...

lobster, just signed up over at chopcult.. thanks.
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17 Oct 2010 18:38
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also try "Do the Ton.com".They have a chopper and bratstlye section that may be of help.bj

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19 Oct 2010 13:03
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I bought the universal kit from tc brothers choppers for my 78 750b3. Haven't set it up yet but aside from setting the lines straight and measuring, it seems pretty straight forward. Should do it in a couple weeks and I'll get back with you.
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19 Oct 2010 13:09
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let us know how it turns out 78kz... that's probably the route i'll go. just not sure yet...
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19 Oct 2010 13:17
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The bolt on hardtail are for Triumphs and BSAs, not Kawis.

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