What is the difference between a weld-on hardtail and a full frame?

A weld-on hardtail attaches to the front section of your stock Harley-Davidson frame. A full frame is a complete, one-piece replacement that comes with a new vehicle title (MSO) for registration.

Can I install a weld-on hardtail myself?

Yes, with caveats. Weld-on hardtails are designed for installation by skilled and experienced fabricators. We strongly advise that only individuals with appropriate welding and fabrication knowledge and expertise undertake the installation. When in doubt, you can do the preparation and fitting of the hardtail yourself, and take it to a professional welder to have the finish welding completed.

Do I need a new title if I use a full replacement frame?

Yes, all of our complete sportster chopper frame options are sold with a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO), which you will use to register your new custom motorcycle with your local authorities.

Harley Davidson Sportster Motorcycle Frame Chassis

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Drag Specialties Passenger Floorboard Mount Kit - Chrome - 2000-17 Harley-Davidson FXST/C, FLST/C
$333.85

Cycle Standard Kickstand Bumper Rubber - 2007-2017 Harley-Davidson Softail Models OEM #62123-07
$2.23 $3.03

Cycle Standard Kickstand Bumper Rubber - 2001-2017 Harley-Davidson Dyna OEM #50054-01
1 review $9.08

Gasbox Full Rigid Frame 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportsters - Sporty Tank Mounts
9 reviews $1,199.00

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

Thrashin Supply Co. Mini Floorboard - Black
$379.95

Drag Specialties Vintage Style Half Moon Floorboards - Black
$160.01

Drag Specialties Vintage Style Half Moon Floorboards - Chrome
2 reviews $165.31

Thrashin Supply Co. Shifter Peg - Black
$50.00

Prism Supply Co. Sling Shot Mechanical Brake Pedal Kit - Harley-Davidson Big Twin - Stainless Steel
$199.99

Fork Co., Ltd Mounting Kit Spacers For Fork Enduro Fairing - 2004-Up Sportster
$20.02

Fork Co., Ltd Mounting Kit For Fork Enduro Fairing
$266.02

Fork Co., Ltd Enduro Aluminum Fairing
$534.43

Colony #3555-2 Steering Damp Bushing Screw 1952-1966 Harley-Davidson K/KH/XL/XLH/XLCH - CAD Plated
$9.99

Colony #3461-14 Rear Fender Mounting Kit 1930-1936 Harley-Davidson VL - Parkerized
$23.98

Colony #3344-4 Shock Mount Bolt Kit 1984-1999 Harley-Davidson Softail - Chrome Plated
1 review $27.50

Colony #3341-24 Grease Fitting Washers Harley-Davidson OEM #6300 - CAD Plated
1 review $7.26

Lowbrow Customs Rigid Frame Axle Plate Set for Disc Brake Rear Wheels
4 reviews $288.67

Colony #3354-12 Harley-Davidson Windshield Mount Clip Kit 1936-1967 Harley-Davidson Big Twins/Sidecars - Parkerized
$25.58

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

Colony #3342-24 Grease Fitting Washers Harley-Davidson OEM #6300 - Parkerized
1 review $7.26

Lowbrow Customs Bolt-On Hardtail Frame 1958-1974 Triumph - Unit 500 c.c.
14 reviews $363.99

Colony #3293-9 Rear Chain Guard Mounting Kit 1963-1982 Harley-Davidson FL/FLH - Chrome Plated
$18.15

Colony #3289-5 Sidecar Frame U-bolt Kit 1979-Up Harley-Davidson CLE/TLE/RLE
$24.75

Colony 3278-2 Wire Clip 1931-1936 Harley-Davidson 45 Models OEM #4726-31 - Parkerized
$10.89

British Standard Universal Clamp-On Kickstand for Triumph - Heavy-Duty Steel, Fits 1963-70 Triumph 650
5 reviews $166.89

Colony #3248-8 Footboard Hinge Rivet Kit 1914-1973 Harley-Davidson All Models
$16.94

Colony #3250-12 Windshield Mounting Kit 1936-1957 Harley-Davidson Models with Springer Fork
$14.83

Colony #3215-4 Throttle Cable Bracket 1949 - 1953 Harley-Davidson Big Twins — Colony #3215-4 Throttle Cable Bracket 1949-1953 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$20.57

Colony #3202-4 Switch Box Fastening Bolt Kit 1929 - 1936 Harley-Davidsons — Colony #3202-4 Switch Box Fastening Bolt Kit 1929-1936 Harley-Davidsons - Parkerized
$11.99

Colony #3211-4 Chain Guard To Gear Box Screw Kit 1930 - 1935 Harley-Davidson VLs — Colony #3211-4 Chain Guard To Gear Box Screw Kit 1930-1935 Harley-Davidson VLs - Parkerized
1 review $5.81

Bates Baja Skid Plate for 2004 & Up Harely-Davidson Sportsters - Aluminum
$224.99

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
$12.10

Colony #3181-5 Jiffy Stand Clevis Pin Clip Zinc Plated Harley Davidson — Colony #3181-5 Jiffy Stand Clevis Pin Clip 1989-Up Harley-Davidson XL 1991-Up Dyna 2002-Up VRSC 2007-Up Softail - Zinc Plated
1 review $11.00

Colony #3180-18 Mud Flap Mounting Kit 1932-49 Harley Davidson Big Twins — Colony #3180-18 Mud Flap Mounting Kit 1932-1949 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$8.80

Colony #3169-1 Chain Oiler Hose Clamp 1978-82 Harley Davidson FL — Colony #3169-1 Chain Oiler Hose Clamp L1978-1982 Harley-Davidson FL/FLH - Zinc Plated
$7.87

Colony #3111-2 Harley Davidson Chain Guard Inner Primary Mount Plug Tool — Colony #3111-2 Chain Guard Inner Primary Mount Plug Tool 1939-1973 Harley-Davidson 45s & Servi-car
$16.34

Colony #3154-18 Footboard Mounting Kit Parkerized Harley Davidson Big Twins 1955-57 — Colony #3154-18 Footboard Mounting Kit 1955-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
3 reviews $61.33

Colony #3133-4 Jiffy Stand Mounting Kit Zinc Harley Dyna 1991-up — Colony #3133-4 Jiffy Stand Mounting Kit 1991-Up Harley-Davidson Dyna - Zinc Plated
4 reviews $11.80

Colony #2912-14 Footboard Mounting Kit Parkerized Harley Davidson Big Twins 1958-64 — Colony #2912-14 Footboard Mounting Kit 1958-1964 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$79.75

#3086-12 Front Stand Mounting Kit Parkerized Harley Big Twin 1931-48 — Colony #3086-12 Front Stand Mounting Kit 1931-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$68.20

Lowbrow Customs Finish Line Foot Peg Set - Black Aluminum
13 reviews $105.39

Colony #2999-5 Rear Brake Switch Pull Kit 1940-1957 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$31.89

Colony #2887-20 Valve Spring Cover Kit 1930 Harley-Davidson 45 Twins - CAD Plated
$105.60

Colony #2459-4 Control Coil Nuts 1909-1930 Harley-Davidson All Models - Nickle Plated
$16.70

Colony #2495-11 Front Safety Guard Mounting Kit 1958-1969 Harley-Davidson FL - CAD Plated
$8.35

Colony #2587-1 Timer Cable Clamp 1936-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - CAD Plated
1 review $7.70

Colony #3008-8 Rear Frame Bracket Bolt Nut Kit 1936-1957 Harley-Davidson Sidecar - Parkerized
1 review $46.20

Colony #3007-4 Exhaust Spacer 1969-1984 Harley-Davidson FL/FLH 1966-1971 XLH Saddlebag Carrier - CAD Plated
$10.89

Colony #2962-6 Flat Top Brass Grease Fitting Alemite Pre-1938 Harley-Davidson - 3 Pack
$20.85

Colony #2177-8-P Footrest Gear Shifter Smooth Allen Mounting Kit 2002-Up Harley-Davidson VRSC - Chrome Plated
$14.89

Colony #2176-8-P Frame Assembly Smooth Allen Kit 2002-Up Harley-Davidson VRSC - Chrome Plated
$19.36

Colony #2579-18 Footboard Mounting Kit 1935-1973 Harley-Davidson 45s/Servi-car - Parkerized
3 reviews $49.75

Colony #2574-3 Footpegs And Shifter Pike Nuts Harley-Davidson Chopper - Chrome Plated
1 review $49.50

Colony #2584-7 Steering Damper Upper Kit 1936-1948 Harley-Davidson Big Twin - Chrome Plated
$58.30

Colony #2692-5 Lower Front Mount Tie Bar Assembly 1924-1984 Harley-Davidson Sidecars - Parkerized
$37.40

Colony #2690-1 Lower Front Mount Tie Rod Ball Joint 1924-1984 Harley-Davidson Sidecars
$31.90

Colony #2654-6 Clutch Foot Lever Mounting Kit 1947-1973 Harley-Davidson Servi-car and WR Racing Models
$20.35

Colony #2865-2 Shifter Lever Stud Kit 1916-1936 Harley-Davidson All Models - Nickel Plated
$16.94

Colony #2859-6 Grease Fitting Harley-Davidson OEM #9852 67-1/2 Degree - 6 Pack - Chrome Plated
$19.36

Colony #2856-6 Grease Fitting Harley-Davidson OEM #9853 90 degree - 6 Pack - Chrome Plated
$19.36

Colony #2581-6 Shifter Lever Stud Kit 1936-1937 Harley-Davidson Big Twin with Handshift/45's
$19.51

Colony #2861-6 Grease Fitting Harley-Davidson OEM #9852 67-1/2 Degree - 6 Pack - Parkerized
$16.34

Colony #2860-6 Grease Fitting Harley-Davidson OEM #9852 67-1/2 Degree - 6 Pack - CAD Plated
$16.34

Colony #2857-6 Grease Fitting Harley-Davidson OEM #9853 90 - 6 Pack - CAD Plated
$16.34

Colony #2590-13 Skid Plate Mounting Kit 1940-1942 Harley-Davidson WLA - Parkerized
1 review $19.06

Colony #2608-3 Floorboard Mounting Stud 1924-1928 Harley-Davidson All Models - Parkerized
$17.60

Colony #2753-5 Tube Hose and Cable Straps 1965-1971 Harley-Davidson FL/FX 1958-1971 Sidecar - CAD Plated
$13.31

Colony #2794-6 Grease Zerk Fitting 1936-1984 Harley-Davidson - 6 Pack - Parkerized
5 reviews $12.74

Colony #2661-7 Step Mounting Kit 1947-1965 Harley-Davidson Sidecars - Parkerized
$12.71

Colony #2627-4 Spark Control Coil Frame Clamp 1937-1946 Harley-Davidson Big Twins - Parkerized
$21.00

Colony #2951-1 Wire Clip 1951-1969 Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1963-E1967 Servi-car - Parkerized
1 review $12.10

Harley Sportster Frames & Chopper Chassis The Harley-Davidson Sportster is the ultimate platform for a custom build, and the sportster frame is its backbone. Whether you're converting your stock bike with a weld-on hardtail or building a groun...

Harley Sportster Frames & Chopper Chassis

The Harley-Davidson Sportster is the ultimate platform for a custom build, and the sportster frame is its backbone. Whether you're converting your stock bike with a weld-on hardtail or building a ground-up chopper, we have the high-quality harley davidson bike frame components to create the perfect stance.

Choosing the Right Sportster Frame for Your Build

The frame you choose dictates the entire look and feel of your motorcycle. Here’s what you need to consider:

Weld-On Hardtail vs. Full Frame: A weld-on hardtail section is the most popular way to get that classic rigid look by modifying your stock harley sportster frame. A full sportster chopper frame is a complete replacement, offering custom geometry like stretch and rake right out of the box.
Know Your Model Year: Sportster frames changed significantly over the years. It's crucial to select the correct frame or hardtail for your specific model, whether it’s an Ironhead, a 4-speed Evo, or a 5-speed sportster 1200 frame.
Rigid Ride vs. Swingarm: A rigid frame or hardtail provides the cleanest, most traditional chopper look. While some search for a sportster swingarm frame, the classic custom path is a rigid frame, which sometimes requires a sprung motorcycle solo seat for comfort.
Complete the Build: Changing your frame's backend requires other parts. You'll need to consider a new motorcycle oil tank, fender, and mounting hardware to complete your custom sportster frame conversion.

Why Choose Lowbrow Custom for Your Sportster Frame?

We are builders first. We offer only the highest quality frames and hardtails from brands like Gasbox and our own Lowbrow Customs line. Every sportster frame we sell is built in a precision jig for perfect alignment and expertly welded, ensuring a solid and true foundation for your dream build.

When you choose Lowbrow Customs, you're not just buying parts; you're joining a community of builders. We're committed to backing you up with:

Free Shipping on all US orders over $99*
90-Day Hassle-Free Returns because we stand by what we sell.
Real-Deal Tech Support from our experienced team, ready to offer expert advice for your projects.

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