Exact Replica of the original style frame only updated to accept flat side tanks. Frame has many options for the look you want!

VT No: 51-1948
Exact Replica of the original style frame only updated to accept flat side tanks. Frame has many options for the look you want!
Frame will hold a Panhead or Shovelhead engine with 4-speed transmission.Accepts all Big Twin engines, 200-240 series 200mm rear tires with chain or belt drive and 4 or 5 speed transmission. Will also fit 5-speed transmission Evolution engines with use of a rear engine mount adapter, and Knuckle or Flathead engines with use of additional mount spacer. Features a 30? rake, +2" raised neck, and 10.75" between axle plates. Features forgings which make the frame much stronger than tubes. Will not accept a seat post. Accepts rigid rear axle, 3/4" axle plate collars, stock plunger seat post, transmission mount plate, inner primary cover flange spacers and extended sprocket shaft and nut set. *NOTE: There are no serial numbers stamped on the replica frame. V-Twin MFG supplies a Bill of Sale only referencing the part number. *NOTE: UPS may consider this part as packaged "oversize" for shipment, as compared to the actual weight, which will result in higher shipping costs.
Fits:
Custom application
UOM: 1 - EA
Country of Origin: Imported

2018 Catalog pages: 638, 1223

2017 Catalog Page: 642

V-Twin Manufacturing Part Number: 51-1948
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Tech Notes:
When using a chain drive with a 230 tire, the use of #17-0859, a 1" offset plate and a #19-0105 sprocket is required.
When using a belt or chain drive with a 200 tire, the use of #17-0860, a 3/4" offset plate and a #19-0104 sprocket is required.
When using a Shovelhead, Evolution, or Twin Cam engine, it is required to use a #42-0617 tin inner primary.
When using with a TC-88 engine order #51-0625 rear frame mount adapter plate
In some instances it may be necessary to ream or file holes slightly in order to assemble parts onto the frame.
Use #31-0475 Front Engine Mount Spacer to accept 1936-1947 Knucklehead or Flathead engines in 1948-up frames.
When using the #42-0617 tin inner primary, the use of #19-0570 is needed if using a #17-0859 transmission plate 1" offset and a #19-0105 sprocket.
When using the #42-0617 tin inner primary, the use of #19-0569 is needed if using a #17-0860 transmission plate 3/4" offset and a #19-0104 sprocket.
Suggested to use with #44-1942 axle.

Replacement Items:
10-1288 - Bronze Seat Post Bushings
31-0528 - Replica Tool Box Mounting Bracket