Motorcycle Hardtails


Lowbrow Customs
Weld-On Hardtail Rear Frame Section 1982-2003 Harley Sportster
45
$374.95


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster 1964 - 1981 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK52
22
$399.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Harley Davidson Shovelhead 1970 - 1985 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK50
8
$369.00


Lowbrow Customs
Straight Leg Bolt-On Hardtail Rear Frame Section for 1967 - 1978 H-D Ironhead Sportster
7
$324.95


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Yamaha XS650 1971 - 1982 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK21
8
$289.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Kawasaki KZ400 / KZ440 1971 - 1983 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK71
6
$399.00


Lowbrow Customs
KR Style Bolt-On Hardtail Rear Frame Section for 1952-1969 H-D Ironhead Sportster and K Model
$324.95


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Honda CB750 DOHC 1979 - 1982 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK42
7
$399.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Honda CB750 SOHC 1976 - 1978 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK40
$399.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Honda Rebel CMX250 1985 & later Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK41
3
$369.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Kawasaki Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK75 for 1981 - 1983 (H1-H3) KZ650 CSR and 1980 - 1983 (H1-H4) KZ750 LTD
2
$399.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Honda CB650c 1979 - 1982 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK46
1
$399.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Honda CB450K 1968 - 1973 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK44
1
$369.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Suzuki Savage LS650 / S40 1986 & later Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK33
3
$399.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Yamaha XS650 1971 - 1982 Boardtracker Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK25
1
$369.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Kawasaki Boardtracker Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK76 for 1981 - 1983 (H1-H3) KZ650 CSR and 1980 - 1983 (H1-H4) KZ750 LTD
$449.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Yamaha XS400 1976 - 1982 Hardtail Rear Frame Section - MK20
2
$349.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD 1976 - 1989 Boardtracker Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK78
$479.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Suzuki GS550 1977 - 1986 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK32
$399.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD 1976 - 1989 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK77
$435.00


Voodoo Vintage Fabrication
Kawasaki KZ750 Twin 1976 - 1983 Hardtail Rear Frame Section MK74
4
$399.00
Hardtail Motorcycle with Vintage Frames & Chassis for Sale
What is a Hardtail Motorcycle?
A hardtail motorcycle is a motorcycle that does not have any rear suspension. The rear wheel and axle are mounted directly to the frame, at the axle plat...
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What bikes make a good hardtail chopper or bobber?
There are many good candidates for building a bobber or chopper. However, we often recommend the Evo Sportster, specifically, a 1986-2003 Harley Sportster. There are several good reasons: a low-mileage (less than 10k miles), good condition Sportster in this year range can be found in the USA for $2000-$3500 with a bit of looking. Evo Sportsters are reliable and low-maintenance. Harley Sportsters are fun and fast and can be ridden cross-country, or just around town. There are a wide array of custom Sportster parts available!
What is the difference between a softail and a hardtail motorcycle?
A hardtail motorcycle, also known as a 'rigid frame', or simply 'rigid' motorcycle, has no rear suspension to absorb the bumps of the road. 1957 was the last year of the Harley-Davidson rigid frame.
Many choppers and custom motorcycles are hardtailed, meaning, even if the bike had a swingarm and shocks, the frame is modified to be rigid, simplifying the bike and giving a more vintage appearance. This does lead to a rougher ride, as the bumps of the road are now transmitted through the frame to the rider.
In 1983 Harley released the FXST, known as the Softail. The Softail has the look of a rigid frame, however, the rear suspension is hidden out of sight, giving the appearance of a vintage bike but with the comfort of a rear suspension.
Many choppers and custom motorcycles are hardtailed, meaning, even if the bike had a swingarm and shocks, the frame is modified to be rigid, simplifying the bike and giving a more vintage appearance. This does lead to a rougher ride, as the bumps of the road are now transmitted through the frame to the rider.
In 1983 Harley released the FXST, known as the Softail. The Softail has the look of a rigid frame, however, the rear suspension is hidden out of sight, giving the appearance of a vintage bike but with the comfort of a rear suspension.
How difficult is it to install a weld on hardtail?
Lowbrow Customs brand hardtails are designed for extremely high-quality fit and finish. This, along with all of our informative motorcycle how-to articles and videos, makes installing a weld-on hardtail quite straightforward. They are designed for the home builder in mind, so they can be installed accurately and properly with basic tools. Of course, we recommend having a professional welder do the final welding if you are not capable of that task yourself!
Will the 1982-2003 Sportster hardtail fit my 2006 Sportster?
No! We often get asked if a part will fit a year range, make or model motorcycle that is not specified. If the fitment you are wondering about isn't listed it is because it will not work as that is not what it was designed for.