Motorcycle Hardtails

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 plates (also known as dropouts). When you ride over a bump, the back end of the bike will take the brunt of the impact.

In the early days all motorcycles were hardtail motorcycles. As motorcycles developed rear suspension was added to make the ride more comfortable for the rider and also to help increase stability over bumps in the road. The hardtail portion of the frame was replaced with a swingarm.

The swingarm typically bolts to the main frame and rides on bushings or bearings. There are shock absorbers between the swingarm and the upper frame, and the rear wheel mounts to the end of the swingarm. Hit a bump, the shocks compress, the wheel travels upwards, and voila! Smoother ride.

Which Hardtail Frame is Best for You?

Hardtail motorcycles are cool and Lowbrow Customs carries the largest selection of hardtail motorcycle frame sections in the world. We carry hardtail motorcycle kits for Harley-Davidson® Sportsters® to vintage Triumphs®, Honda® and Kawasaki®. Our Harley Davidson® and vintage Triumph hardtail frame kits will offer a great starting point for a bobber, chopper or custom-built motorcycle.

The hardtail motorcycle kits contain just the rear half of the frame. In all instances, they are either bolted or welded to the stock front section of a motorcycle frame, which is not included. This allows a stock bike with a swingarm to be converted into a vintage-styled hardtail motorcycle.

When installed, these hardtail motorcycle kits for sale allow you to keep the VIN number on the frame, which means no custom assembled title is typically necessary. If you are into the vintage bikes you have to own a hardtail motorcycle of your own. Riding a hardtail bike is an experience from the past you can relive every time you go for a ride.

These bikes have a streamlined look and a vintage feel you just cannot recreate with a modern bike. If you just start customizing your hardtail, read the step by steps installing hardtail for Sportster with detailed images that would help you alot. Moreover, you can explore more frame & chassis products for your bikes at Lowbrow online store.