| Above almost all else, motorcycle frames shape the | | | | softail frames that have no stretch. |
| overall look and feel of your custom chopper. If | | | | Rigid Frames: |
| you're mulling over the idea of building your own | | | | In most cases, rigid motorcycle frames are stretch |
| custom chopper from scratch or from a custom bike | | | | frames that are angled upward. Where other |
| kit, motorcycle frames are the piece around which | | | | motorcycle frames have both wheels connected to |
| you'll want to build your design concept. There are | | | | the motorcycle frame through a suspension |
| several styles of motorcycle frames to consider | | | | arrangement, rigid motorcycle frames often forgo |
| depending on the look you're going for and how you'll | | | | the rear suspension. |
| be using your custom chopper. | | | | FRX Frames: |
| Measuring Custom Frames: | | | | If you're building a racing bike or dirt bike or are going |
| When comparing custom frames, you'll notice that | | | | to be riding on rugged terrain and need durability and |
| they are described in terms of "stretch." The amount | | | | extra suspension, FRX motorcycle frames may be |
| of stretch in the downtubes refers to how much | | | | your best bet. |
| higher the custom frame is than the stock frame. | | | | The Weight Factor: |
| The stretch in the backbone refers to how much | | | | Make sure to consider the weight of the motorcycle |
| longer the custom frame is than the stock model | | | | frame before you buy. The weight of the |
| frame. | | | | motorcycle frame makes a big difference in how |
| Sportster Style Motorcycle Frames: | | | | smooth of a ride your custom chopper will have; |
| There are different styles of Sportster motorcycle | | | | generally the heavier the frame, the smoother the |
| frames designed for the Sportster engine. Sportster | | | | ride. However, if you're going to be drag racing, you |
| motorcycle frames needs to be extra tough to | | | | might favor a lighter weight. |
| withstand the weight and rumble of the big Sportster | | | | Motorcycle frames are literally the backbone of the |
| engine. If you're going to have oversized tires on | | | | chopper. You'll want to be selective with all of the |
| your custom chopper, you'll probably want to choose | | | | parts for your custom chopper, but when it comes |
| a Sportster motorcycle frame like the Hardtail Chassis | | | | to the motorcycle frame be sure to devote a little |
| that is built for larger tires. | | | | more time to research, asking questions, and getting |
| Rolling Chassis Frames: | | | | opinions. The motorcycle frame is what holds the |
| Rolling chassis frames are any type of rigid, | | | | entire bike together and choosing a quality, heavy |
| swingarm, or softail motorcycle frame with front and | | | | duty motorcycle frame is well worth the time spent |
| rear wheel assembly and a stretched backbone or | | | | shopping around. |
| front downtubes. These are different from Sportster | | | | |