Hey Derek. The problem is that starting in 05, the Sportster engine became rubber mounted. These rear rubber engine mounts cause a whole host of headaches when trying to go rigid. It can be done. It is just much easier on a 04 with it’s simple 4 bolt rear engine mount.
Making great progress. Enjoying the content, looking forward to next episode
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!!
If you don't mind what hard tail kit did you use? I have a 05 883 and was told I couldn't put one on but I see you can.
LedSled makes them.
Hey Derek. The problem is that starting in 05, the Sportster engine became rubber mounted. These rear rubber engine mounts cause a whole host of headaches when trying to go rigid. It can be done. It is just much easier on a 04 with it’s simple 4 bolt rear engine mount.
Rubber mounts start in 04 :)