My Project and a few questions

ashman · Apr 20, 2015

Nice looking Featherbed/Harley combo, I have been thinking about something like this set up, but am thinking of using a Evo Sportster motor instead of a heaver iron head, I have a project Slimline already, just need to find a motor.

Ashley

dave M · Apr 20, 2015

Ashley, I have been doing some internet research about engine mounting in respect of chain alignment, optimum fore and aft position etc.(actually very little leeway here). From what I have read it seems that the Evo engine is physically a bit larger in several crucial areas and will be difficult if not impossible to fit in a slimline frame without some difficult frame mods. Even with the ironhead It looks like most people cut a notch out of the lower frame rail on the right hand side where the oil pump sits.

Having said all this, it is a fun project and a reasonably priced option compared to many other projects.

Bevelheadmhr · Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Currently thinking about buying a 961, which brought me here again. Over the last few years the Norley has evolved, and now has improved suspension and a new livery..

ntst8 · 2024-05-16T00:54:44-0600

Gorgeous, to me the black tank is perfect. My back hurts just looking at the clip ons though.

baz · 2024-05-16T02:29:54-0600

ashman said:
Nice looking Featherbed/Harley combo, I have been thinking about something like this set up, but am thinking of using a Evo Sportster motor instead of a heaver iron head, I have a project Slimline already, just need to find a motor.

Ashley

I know this is an old post and don't know if you are still thinking about this
But from what I have read the Evo motor is actually heavier than the iron head!
Not sure if this is true or not but it'd be an amazing feet if true!
Anyone know?

Fast Eddie · 2024-05-16T02:55:05-0600

Bevelheadmhr said:
Currently thinking about buying a 961, which brought me here again. Over the last few years the Norley has evolved, and now has improved suspension and a new livery..

That looks the bollox !

Fast Eddie · 2024-05-16T02:57:32-0600

baz said:
I know this is an old post and don't know if you are still thinking about this
But from what I have read the Evo motor is actually heavier than the iron head!
Not sure if this is true or not but it'd be an amazing feet if true!
Anyone know?

That would be odd. But who knows, look how much heavier a Hinckley Bonnie is compared to a 60s 650 for example !

Even if heavier, the evo lump would be a good choice IMO, they can be breathed on to be proper goers.

ashman · 2024-05-16T05:10:45-0600

baz said:
I know this is an old post and don't know if you are still thinking about this
But from what I have read the Evo motor is actually heavier than the iron head!
Not sure if this is true or not but it'd be an amazing feet if true!
Anyone know?

Hey Baz the idea of putting a Evo Sportster motor into the Slimline Featherbed is just that, have done a bit of homework when I first thought about it and having to mod the frame rails to fit it was just not on, so the 650 Manxman motor will be going into my project bike, use what I have, my Manxman project has been sitting for way too long since I bought it in boxes, but will be starting on its soon.
I can't see how a Ironhead Sportster motor would be lighter than an Evo Sportster motor, cast iron vs alloy???
Even a Wideline frame would have to be mod to fit an Evo motor, cutting up a perfect original Featherbed frame is just not on for me, I have both frames so will be sticking to all Norton.
But it was a good idea at the time.

Ashley

MichaelB · 2024-05-16T10:12:45-0600

Bevelheadmhr said:
Currently thinking about buying a 961, which brought me here again. Over the last few years the Norley has evolved, and now has improved suspension and a new livery..

LOOKS GREAT!!
The Ironhead looks completely natural in there.
GREAT JOB!!!

My Project and a few questions

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