and whats the differnce in a 1979 frame
2006-09-29 17:29:23 · 4 answers · asked by JAMIE 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
done that been there.The 79 80 81 sports were a breed of there own.I spent over 15000.00 on my 81 doing most of the work myself.Not very many parts from these year models will interchange on newer bikes.The cheapest thing to do is take your shocks of measure the length desired and go to a welding shop and have them cut two pieces of steel the length you want and have them weld an eye onto each end so you can bolt them back on .that is the best way to turn a bike into a hard tail without spending big bucks.Need more info feel free to contact me at Blownscoot@yahoo.com
2006-09-30 03:13:40 · answer #1 · answered by xlhdrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 3 ways you can go about it.
1) Modify your existing frame-Very costly-needs to be welded by a professional.
2)Order an aftermarket rigid frame. Another answer mentioned J&P Cycles. I have used them quite a bit in the past and find them excellent to deal with.
3)The easiest way is to replace your existing shocks with solid struts. You won't get the "chopper look" but it's cheap, easy, and quick, and it will lower your seat height considerably and if you have never ridden a rigid before, it will give you a chance to experience it firsthand. I suggest this first because you can put your shocks back on pretty easily if you don't like the ride.
The 79-81 sportster frames were unique. They were the same frames used on the 77-78 XLCR cafe racers. Although they were superior handling wise to previous years, they weren't popular because they looked "japanese" compared with earlier and later models. Although some parts were interchangable, many(seats,gas and oil tanks, rear fenders, fender struts, and exhaust systems) were not.
2006-09-30 01:55:48 · answer #2 · answered by BigDaddyYumYum 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure is...go to jpcycles.com they have 2 different types of hardtail assemblies that you can add to your frame.in their 2006 catalog they now have a kit for the complete set up'''if you have never rode a hardtail i would suggest you try one before you make the change.they are really hard on you body.I would suggest a softtail frame, they ride good and still give you that rigid look.oh...you should also check out jirehcycles.com.,Their prices are much better than J&P.Good Luck
2006-09-30 00:49:45 · answer #3 · answered by bill b 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't want to do that,rigid frames are extremely hard on the *** and you can't go anywhere without stopping every 50 or 75 miles to get the blood back in your ***, not a wise move
2006-09-30 00:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋