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Originally Posted by ironhead bobber
I have been seriously considering a Santee bolt on hardtail for my ironhead (for this winters transformation) anyone here have any experience with them? Are they constructed well? good quality welds? and do they line up as they should? I am having problems finding pics of a bike with one installed.
Also, they will effectively lower the bike a couple inches and lengthen it 4 or so inches. So, I need an 8 or 9 inch longer chain, a longer brake rod, and a shorter kick stand. OK, where can I find a shorter kickstand?
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I put one on a bike a few years ago. It's a nice piece. Honestly, and this is only my opinion, I prefer a weld on. I don't like the thought of having no suspension, and the rear of the bike being BOLTED on, and taking that kind of abuse.
You'll also need to make mounts for your rear fender, as the fender stuts will no longer be there, as the frame mounts in that spot. You may have to relace the fender, of at a minimum, find a way to hard mount it to the frame.
As for your kickstand, you can heat it and bend it, ot cut/weld it, or just go to JPCycle, and buy one the correct length, after you figure out what you need. Replacement is the best way, IMHO.
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