Panhead engine shaft size ?

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Panhead engine shaft size ?

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Can anybody tell me what length of main gear shaft is used on a kick only Panhead with a tin primary -vs- a Panhead with an aluminum primary and electric start?
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Re: Panhead engine shaft size ?

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36 to 64 mainshaft = 11.750"
65 to 69 mainshaft = 12"
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1937-1964 shaft length is 11.730 (end to end)

1965-1969 shaft length is 11.985 (end to end)

from Andrews Products catalog
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Sorry Jerry, I wasn't trying to override your post.

It looks like I entered mine right after yours. :)
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