Is it possible to put the T/C-a motor in a softail ?

 

Anything is possible, but I think it would be a LOT of work!

 

i think if the mounts work, then you would end up with an extremely vibey bike. the a engine has rubber frame mounts to isolate the rider from the vibes, and the b engine has an internally balanced engine. what you want to do would effectively do away with both of those...

 

I know but wouldn't that be interesting!

 

Get ready for a paint shaker. Ride one of the old Evo SofTails (solid mounted, unbalanced) and you will quickly change your mind. Strictly a short range bike.

 

I supposed that if you had a strong enough luggage rack, anything is possible.

 

that ought to rattle all your teeth lol

 

It would require a significant change in the motor mounts on the softail frame, but probably could be done.

 

Just remove the balance shafts from the b motor currently in your bike if thats what your trying to achieve.

 

Shouldn't be any real trouble. The rubber mounts didn't come out until the mid to late 80s. Everything prior to that was solid mounted. And the vibration wasn't that bad in them. In fact, that rumble you felt when you cranked the throttle open let you know you were on an American machine. And it sure felt good.