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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:55 am    Post subject: tech Reply with quote

How about a tech day on "how to narrow a front beam andinstall adjusters"? I may could supply a good welding machine and maybe even a welder.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not sure we have anyone that could lead that one.
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Clyde



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The adjusters are no big deal. But you need fixtures to narrow a beam and put it back together straight. That's why a narrowed beam costs so much. And the liability involved.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have done it.. The jig is simple to make to keep the beam straight, but this job isn't for the faint of heart.. And a cheap mig welder from Home Depot won't cut it either... Your safety is dependent upon those cuts and welds.

And narrowing the beam is only acceptable for a "performance upgrade" if it is being done so wider tires with a bigger foot print are going to be installed..

if you do it to look cool, like the BK boys, then you are sacrificing safety for a look (a stupid look at that!)

But some people like their VW to look like a Farm All tractor..
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

who are the bk boys-i like that look am i in the wrong club!!! lol-- just kidding --i understand i have been in the harley biz . for close to 12 yrs and i have seen some crazy stuff from customers over the years and from my garage too lol. but being safe is the way to go-- hey Jake can i stop by some time for a tour of the shop- AND JON CALL WE WED IF U GET THIS MESSAGE DURING THE DAY!!! THANKS IF U GET TIME
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The BK boys are our friends from the west. http://www.bkcruizers.com/
I think they are rebuilding their website.
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