Rigid Frames

We didn't used to get asked for rigids all that often, but in the last 2-3 years they've become massively popular again. Partly because of the influence of the various TV programs that have appeared of late.

We don't mind, its your arse! they're a good way to get a clean looking custom without breaking the bank. We charge £825 for all rigid frames, plus options like covered axle plates, which are £90 extra. ask us about any special requirements you may have.

Here are some examples:

Built for Nige, Leicester Chopper Club, a shorter than stock rigid for a twincam dyna engine.

This is a sportster rigid with a stock length rear end. Sportsters are short at the back, so to get a straight line from headstock to axle takes a lot of front downtube stretch; 6" in this case. 3" forward stretch was also necessary to get enough seat / tank room. A frame like this would cost £915

A well stretched curved-single-downtube rigid we made for Dan in December '06. Built with 45mm gearbox offset to take a 250 tyre. We charge £40 extra for curved tubes.

Another new mutant style project! Martin hails from Ireland; our whole deal was done over the internet. This is the third redneck clone we have done.  Delivered in November '06, Martin's  done it now (may 07) More on the 'work in progress' & 'bikes' pages

More US clones; this one we made for Adam in the style of  '2-bit choppers' with a few improvements of our own. Has 35-degree rake 1” lower headstock, 3” toptube stretch. And curved tubes everywhere.

A big-tube sportster rigid .'Exile style' 35 degree rake, no stretch and set up to take a 180 rear tyre.

The Kawasaki W650 is an unusual, but excellent choice of engine for a chop. We were pleased to get Haighys order for this frame; always makes a refreshing change to undertake something new. See how its coming on, on the 'work in progress' page

Heres a low riding traditional rigid in 1" tube to take a pan or shovel lump. Vince's latest project. Now finished. See it on the bikes page.

A 1.25" tube shovel 5 speed wishbone rigid to take a 250 rear tyre. Built for Duncan at Deftrapz motorcycles in Carlisle.

A solid mount big twin , currently being put together by Ted from the E.C.H.C

This ones  for a solidly mounted FXR engine and trans (rubber mounted rigid's generally don't work for reasons related to those mentioned in the text about our FXR softails) Alan at Black Bear has now completed this one- a radical black ground scraper. see it on the 'bikes' page

Here's a rigid for a sportster of fairly stock dimensions. Oil tank, battery carrier and rear motor mounts done in the same way as on our sportster softail.

Black Bear HD commissioned this one a couple of years ago, an unashamed rip off of Jesse James 'smith and wesson' frame complete with bullet holes. Big chunky cradle tubes (1.625") and all for £950. Ol' Jesse probably wants the GDP of Paraguay for his version.

And here is a similar one done more recently for a sportster engine. Now finished, see it on the 'bikes' page. 'Marks Nirtous Nightmare'

Of course, if you're on a budget we can most likely hardtail your stock frame. Like this evo sportster. From £300