Tips On Chopper Frames

Well made chopper frames are crucial to your bikes success, and your overall health.

A frame built by an amateur should worry you to death. Spend money on a well built frame. Spend less on all the goodies you want on it. Assuming you have a budget on your bike building project.

Chopper frames can be built from various types of metal, but steel and chrome are the main metals used in their construction.

Today, chrome is all the rage and is by far the most popular. But that doesn't mean it's the best choice. Steel is worthy.

The frame is the skeletal system of your bike. And you must pay attention to how it is built. Frames built from a frame jig are essential because a welding frame jig will ensure that all your tubes are aligned and symmetrical, and your mounts are in the right position.

Here are listings on eBay.Be sure the frame builder can issue an MSO. Ask them in advance. You might get them to help you with the entire documentation process as part of the deal. It can be tough so that would be a bonus.

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Since chopper frames need to be in perfect shape, it's important to take extra precaution.

A frame built without a frame jig is more likely to be poorly made and unsafe.

You should always build or buy a frame that was created on a frame jig. Builders are probably laughing, 'duh'! But some home builders are building frames without a frame jig.

Make sure you get this in writing or see for yourself how the shop builds there custom made chopper frames. If you are having one built. Have an expert metalworker check the mounts, joints, and welds.

An area that is a headache for many builders is getting an MSO on a finished bike. You should be sure that when you buy a frame it's from a licensed manufacturer who can issue an MSO. Otherwise, you will have to get individual component receipts and then you'll have to follow all state requirements to get a title.

Also, most states require a vin number to get registered and insured.

Read this excellent article for details on MSO's and VIN's.