What materials are used in motorcycle frames and chassis?

Motorcycle frames and chassis are typically made from materials like steel, aluminum, titanium, and sometimes carbon fiber, each offering different strengths, weights, and costs.

How does the chassis affect motorcycle performance?

The chassis influences the motorcycle's handling, stability, and ride comfort. A well-designed chassis can improve maneuverability and responsiveness, which are crucial for performance.

Is it possible to completely replace a motorcycle frame?

Yes, a frame can be completely replaced, but it requires significant work and must be done with a frame that matches the motorcycle's specifications or is approved by the manufacturer.

What does stretch refer to on a motorcycle frame?

Stretch refers to a change of the length of a motorcycle, from axle-to-axle. If you see a motorcycle frame or hardtail that says 3 inches stretch, for instance, that means that using that frame will add 3 inches distance between the front and rear axle of the motorcycle. This stretch is typically at the rear of the motorcycle, which means it would need a longer drive chain than the stock bike.

What does drop refer to on a motorcycle frame?

Drop refers to a change in the ground clearance of a motorcycle, which means the distance between the ground and the underside of the frame. If you are looking at a motorcycle frame or hardtail that is a 2 inches drop, that means the rear of the frame would be 2 inches lower than the stock configuration. If you would like the frame to sit level with the ground, this means you would also need to shorten the front end 2 inches. This can be accomplished by using different length fork tubes or raking the neck of the frame. Some builders are looking for a different stance, but be sure to properly calculate the rake and trail of the motorcycle to ensure proper handling.

Harley-Davidson Sportster Motorcycle Frame & Chassis

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Lowbrow Customs Weld-On Hardtail Frame for 1982-2003 Harley Sportster
87 reviews $429.99

Lowbrow Customs Weld-On Hardtail Rear Frame Section for 1952-1981 H-D Ironhead Sportster
10 reviews $429.99

Gasbox Full Rigid Chopper Frame 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - 3" Up - Frisco Tank Mounts
4 reviews $1,199.00

Lowbrow Customs Straight Leg Bolt-On Hardtail Rear Frame Section for 1967 - 1978 H-D Ironhead Sportster
15 reviews $389.99

Lowbrow Customs Weld-On Hardtail Frame for 2004-2022 Harley Sportster
3 reviews $450.00

Gasbox Full Rigid Frame 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - Frisco Tank Mounts - Horseshoe Oil Tank
$1,599.00

Gasbox Full Rigid Chopper Frame 1957-1985 Harley-Davidson Ironheads - 3" Up - Disc Brake rear - Frisco Tank Mounts - Horseshoe Oil Tank
$1,599.00

Lowbrow Customs Complete Solid Motor Mount Kit for 2004 - Up Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
21 reviews $129.99

Cycle Standard Forward Control Kit 1991-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - Chrome - OEM # 33891-98
17 reviews $219.99 $279.99

V-Twin Manufacturing Daniel Boone Chrome Forward Controls Kit 1979-1983 Harley-Davidson XL
4 reviews $408.48 $453.87

Gasbox Full Rigid Frame 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - Frisco Tank Mounts
1 review $1,199.00

Gasbox Full Rigid Chopper Frame 2004-2022 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - 3" Up - Sporty Tank Mounts
2 reviews $1,199.00

Gasbox Full Rigid Chopper Frame 1957-1985 Harley-Davidson Ironheads - 3" Up - Disc Brake rear - Sporty Tank Mounts
2 reviews $1,199.00

Gasbox Gasbox Full Rigid Chopper Frame for Harley Ironhead Sportster's - Disc Brake rear - Sporty Tank Mounts
4 reviews $1,199.00

Prism Supply Co. Mid-Control Kit 1991-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - Stainless Steel
4 reviews $294.99

Lowbrow Customs KR Style Bolt-On Hardtail Rear Frame Section for 1952-1969 H-D Ironhead Sportster and K Model
4 reviews $389.99

Cycle Standard Forward Control Kit 1991-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - Black - OEM # 33891-98
18 reviews $289.99

V-Twin Manufacturing Chrome Kickstand - 1952-1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Models
5 reviews $50.91 $56.57

Lowbrow Customs Pursuit Foot Peg Set - Black
24 reviews $63.52 $90.74

Gasbox Front Motor Plates For Use With Forward Controls Harley-Davidson Sportsters
1 review $61.36

Lowbrow Customs Pursuit Foot Peg Set - Raw Aluminum
14 reviews $90.74

Lowbrow Customs KR Style Bolt-On Hardtail Rear Frame Section for 1967 - 1978 H-D Ironhead Sportster
33 reviews $389.99

Lowbrow Customs Pursuit Shifter Peg for Harleys - Solid Brass
40 reviews $43.91

Prism Supply Co. Derby Cover Foot Clutch Kit - Tumbled Cover - 1994-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster
$299.99

Lowbrow Customs Front Solid Motor Mount Kit for 2004 - Up Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
3 reviews $65.99

Lowbrow Customs Pursuit Foot Peg Set - Brass
37 reviews $145.19

Til Death Cycles Lo-Pro XL Footpeg Clevis for 2004-2022 Sportster Models with Mid Controls
$79.95

Lowbrow Customs Finish Line Foot Peg Set - Black Aluminum
13 reviews $33.88 $84.69

Lowbrow Customs Pursuit Shifter Peg for Harleys - Black Aluminum
44 reviews $17.70 $25.28

Cycle Standard Chrome Kickstand - 1 inch Under - 1989 - 2003 XL Models
14 reviews $37.09 $52.99

Kustom Tech Vintage Line Shifter/Brake Peg - Black & Brass
$114.10

Cycle Standard Foot Peg Chrome Clevis Mounts
18 reviews $22.62

Cycle Standard Chrome Kickstand - 1 inch Extended - 1954-e1984 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$72.55

Gigacycle Garage Track Star Moto Footpegs
$199.95

Martian Machine Highway Pegs - Harley-Davidson Sporsters - Black Powdercoat
$185.00

Martian Machine Highway Pegs - Harley-Davidson Sporsters - Raw Aluminum
$185.00

Biltwell Mushman Foot Pegs- H-D - Cast Polished Stainless
11 reviews $239.95

Bates Baja Skid Plate for 2004 & Up Harely-Davidson Sportsters - Aluminum
$171.70

Lowbrow Customs Sportster Skid Plate - Stainless - Harley-Davidson Sportster 1991-2003
2 reviews $164.95

The Speed Merchant Speedpegs Foot Pegs - Black
$157.46 $174.95

Lowbrow Customs Pursuit Shifter Peg for Harleys - Raw Aluminum
27 reviews $25.28

Cycle Standard Chrome Kickstand - Stock Length - 1954-e1984 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL
$72.55

Thrashin Supply Co. ARP Foot Peg Hardware Kit for Harley-Davidson FXR/XL/Dyna
$45.95

Colony #3134-4 Jiffy Stand Mount Kit Harley Davidson V-rod/ST/XL — Colony #3134-4 Jiffy Stand Mount Kit Harley-Davidson 2007-2017 Harley-Davidson Softail 1998-Up Sportster 2002-Up VRSC - Zinc Plated
44 reviews $17.60

Cycle Standard Passenger Peg Mounts - 1983-2003 Harley-Davidson XL - Black - OEM# 50610-86T
$39.95

Lowbrow Customs Finish Line Shifter Peg for Harleys - Black Aluminum
4 reviews $17.70 $25.28

Led Sled Customs Universal Kickstand with Internal Spring - for 1-1/4 inch tubing - Black
10 reviews $109.95

Colony #2079-2 Jiffy Stand Mounting Pin/Screw 1954-1965 Harley-Davidson Sportster - Zinc Plated
5 reviews $7.26

Cycle Standard Stock Harley-Davidson Style Replacement Rubber Shifter Peg Replaces OEM #34611-65
54 reviews $4.87 $6.96

Lowbrow Customs Motor Company Solid Brass Shifter Peg for Harleys
8 reviews $36.29

Cycle Standard Kickstand Spring 1985 - 2006 Harley-Davidson Softail / 1991 & Up Touring / 1991 & Up Sportster Models - Black - OEM #50005-85A
42 reviews $6.66

Cycle Standard Replacement Rubber Foot Pegs 1952-1990 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
$32.95

Cycle Standard Foot Peg Spring Washers - 10 Pack
$9.63

Cycle Standard Gloss Black Kickstand - 1 inch Under - 2004 - 2019 XL Sportster Models
5 reviews $41.92 $59.88

Lowbrow Customs Motor Company Aluminum Shifter Peg for Harleys
20 reviews $15.72

Cycle Standard Passenger Peg Mounts - 1983-2003 Harley-Davidson XL - Chrome - OEM# 50610-86T
$27.97 $39.95

Thrashin Supply Co. Shifter Peg - Black
$49.95

Cycle Standard Kickstand Spring 1936 - 1987 Harley-Davidson Big Twins / Pre 1984 Ironhead Sportster Models - Black - OEM #50011-30TA
7 reviews $7.33

Colony #3175-6 Fork Panel Mounting Kit 49-70 Harley Davidson Big Twins XL — Colony #3175-6 Fork Panel Mounting Kit 1949-1970 Harley-Davidson Big Twin/XL - CAD Plated
1 review $15.84

Colony #2005-9 Tool Box Mounting Kit 1952-1966 Harley-Davidson K/KH/XL/XLH - CAD Plated
$26.40

Cycle Standard Kickstand Bumper Rubber - 1986-2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1989-06 Softail OEM # 62123-66
$3.07 $4.39

Colony #3380-6 Fork Panel Mounting Kit 1949-1970 Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1952-1970 K/XL - Chrome Plated
$18.00

Colony #2269-7 Footpeg Support Bracket Allen Kit 2004-Up Harley-Davidson Sportster - Chrome Plated
3 reviews $12.67

Colony #2909-4 Throttle Cable Bracket and Clamp Kit 1972-1973 Harley-Davidson XLH/XLCH - CAD Plated
$16.50

Colony #3182-5 Jiffy Stand Clevis Pin Clip Chrome Plated Harley Davidson — Colony #3182-5 Jiffy Stand Clevis Pin Clip 1989-Up Harley-Davidson XL 1991-Up Dyna 2002-Up VRSC 2007-Up Softail - Chrome Plated
$9.08

Colony #9966-4 Footpeg Mounting Bolt/Nut Kit 1969-Up Harley-Davidson FX/FL/XL - Zinc Plated
$6.78

Prism Supply Co. Inspection Cover Foot Clutch Kit - Polished Cover - 1991-1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster
$264.99

Prism Supply Co. Inspection Cover Foot Clutch Kit - Tumbled Cover - 1991-1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster
$249.99

Cycle Standard Forward Control Brake Lever - Chrome - Harley-Davidson OEM# 42580-99
$39.99

Cycle Standard Forward Control Shift Lever - Chrome - Harley-Davidson OEM# 34670-06
$29.99

Gasbox Full Rigid Chopper Frame 2004-2022 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - 3" Up - Frisco Tank Mounts - Horseshoe Oil Tank
$1,599.00

Gasbox Full Rigid Frame 2004-2022 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - Frisco Tank Mounts - Horseshoe Oil Tank
$1,599.00

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