PDA

View Full Version : Need some opinions



450madman
11-20-2013, 07:39 PM
My 86 frame is gusseted along with tabs added to the frame to replaces the lower rear engine mount from the 86 swingarm. I'm installing an 88 +4 swinger so now i won't be able to use the upper rear engine mount that was used with the 86 swingarm. I don't use the head stay, so will the 3 bottom engine mount be enough to support my engine? Here's a pic of the custom tabs on my frame and the shaved off lower engine mount from the swingarm mount. Hope i'm not confusing anyone.

wretched73
11-25-2013, 02:23 PM
So that mount in the upper center of the picture is what you are talking about? I would not feel comfortable using only 3 mounts and I would not even feel comfortable with out a head stay. I wouldn't do that on a stock motor and especially not a Sphynx (judging by what your sig says)

450madman
11-26-2013, 09:24 AM
Thanks. My engine builder says they never run head stays on their Saber drag bikes. He said I could use only 3 mounts but to make sure the bolts are always tight. I just wanted some other opinions