New frame options?
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Road Captain
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From: Louisville, KY
New frame options?
My salvage 2007 TC96 6-speed Low Rider is a little bent. Left down tube is pushed in about an inch at the voltage regulator and the steering head has about a 10* left twist to it. I knew about the down tube but didn't expect 10* in the neck. Looks like I'm in the market for a replacement frame.
I simply want a replacement frame and not another less bent salvage piece. I don't want a 6 over 4 rigid and I don't want a custom softail frame. I really don't want to pay even wholesale for an OEM H-D part number frame.
My son is a 15yr body man with a big, shiney new frame rack in a new Ford dealership body shop. We both think the downtube pull is nothing but we differ on the ability to correct the twist in the steering tube. Because of this, I need to look at new frame options before gambling $300-$500 in dealership rack time.
Pauncho - I find nothing but custom chopper frames and nothing close to a traditional, stock style design.
Kraft-Tech - About the same but with their forte' in softails. Any FXR note was to the original 80's and 4-speeds.
H-D - If I take the bullet, all I'm getting is just another ordnary frame for retail replacement price.
Is there anybody out there doing updated/upgraded/race frames for the FX and expecially for the current the '07+ 6-speeds? You know, I'd willingly pay for a track or strip inspired upgraded/modern FXR design than spend more on a box stock HD frame.
I simply want a replacement frame and not another less bent salvage piece. I don't want a 6 over 4 rigid and I don't want a custom softail frame. I really don't want to pay even wholesale for an OEM H-D part number frame.
My son is a 15yr body man with a big, shiney new frame rack in a new Ford dealership body shop. We both think the downtube pull is nothing but we differ on the ability to correct the twist in the steering tube. Because of this, I need to look at new frame options before gambling $300-$500 in dealership rack time.
Pauncho - I find nothing but custom chopper frames and nothing close to a traditional, stock style design.
Kraft-Tech - About the same but with their forte' in softails. Any FXR note was to the original 80's and 4-speeds.
H-D - If I take the bullet, all I'm getting is just another ordnary frame for retail replacement price.
Is there anybody out there doing updated/upgraded/race frames for the FX and expecially for the current the '07+ 6-speeds? You know, I'd willingly pay for a track or strip inspired upgraded/modern FXR design than spend more on a box stock HD frame.
Yes. Dyna options suck. But, a new HD frame could be powder coated in any color you like, and you could install a Sputhe or True Track during the build (allowing you to clean up the mount while you're at it.)
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Road Captain
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From: Louisville, KY
That right in there with what I'm finding as well. You know 2k isn't really bad for what would be practically a brand new/fully reconditioned all OEM bike but then again, its still TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. 
( actually, $2,498.42 at MSRP plus 6% Ky tax)
Also, you know my real cost of frame replacement is the damn time and trouble to chage EVERYTHING over. Then I have to remember to budget say another 10%/$250 for all the little stuff I'll find that needs to be fixed/rebuilt/replaced too while changing over.
Is it just that the FX gets no frame love or is it just the '07+ 6-speed that hasn't gotten old enough yet?
Is the aftermarket demand just for real hardtails and hardtail lookalikes?
( actually, $2,498.42 at MSRP plus 6% Ky tax) Also, you know my real cost of frame replacement is the damn time and trouble to chage EVERYTHING over. Then I have to remember to budget say another 10%/$250 for all the little stuff I'll find that needs to be fixed/rebuilt/replaced too while changing over.
Is it just that the FX gets no frame love or is it just the '07+ 6-speed that hasn't gotten old enough yet?
Is the aftermarket demand just for real hardtails and hardtail lookalikes?
Last edited by Mr Bentwrench; Mar 11, 2014 at 09:21 AM.
Cruiser
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you may price the specific part # rather then using the price from a different bike, i was just using that as a reference, hopefully it would be somewhat cheaper.
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MSRP $2,356 less 10% plus 6% KY tax
I have to strip the frame bare, take it in to the Dealer, they cut the neck off and send it to HD. HD commissions a new frame and stamps it with the original VIV, adds the properly keyed lock set as well as a complete set of original factory stickers and decals. Takes about 4-6 weeks depepending upon frame production demand. Damn! That's almost a brand new f'n bike right there with no excuses, ifs and or buts... but still a branded 'Rebuilt' title here in KY. Budget real 30 day FMV at 50-70% of high retail book when complete to flip or just keep it and ride the wheels of of it like I had planned.
No way around giving up the frame to HD and being left with a giant pile of parts for weeks. Should be fun remembering exactly where every little nut bolt & washer goes. Guess a FPM is required now too. Damn, no way to do a side by side change over. Crap.
I have to strip the frame bare, take it in to the Dealer, they cut the neck off and send it to HD. HD commissions a new frame and stamps it with the original VIV, adds the properly keyed lock set as well as a complete set of original factory stickers and decals. Takes about 4-6 weeks depepending upon frame production demand. Damn! That's almost a brand new f'n bike right there with no excuses, ifs and or buts... but still a branded 'Rebuilt' title here in KY. Budget real 30 day FMV at 50-70% of high retail book when complete to flip or just keep it and ride the wheels of of it like I had planned.
No way around giving up the frame to HD and being left with a giant pile of parts for weeks. Should be fun remembering exactly where every little nut bolt & washer goes. Guess a FPM is required now too. Damn, no way to do a side by side change over. Crap.
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Twin Cam FXR frame
This would be MY course. Although, you need a FL trans and primary.....
Good luck either way.
Chase
This would be MY course. Although, you need a FL trans and primary.....
Good luck either way.
Chase