This hidden suspension retains some of the clean aesthetics of a solid frame with the benefit of a softer ride. The Harley Davidson Softtail frame is comprised of two pieces connected by a pivot joint with room for the suspension to be hidden under the engine. Although this results in a bumpier ride, some riders prefer the clean lines of this frame, especially when using them as a base for their custom motorcycle. These Harley frames are one solid piece with the rear axle attached right to the frame itself. What is the difference between a Hardtail and Softtail frame?Īs the name would imply, a Harley Davidson Hardtail has no rear suspension and provides a ride that imparts all of the bumps on the road directly through the tires to the rider. The idea of the chopper, as well as modifying motorcycles in this manner, was first introduced by the bobber, so called because stock motorcycles were relieved of parts, or bobbed, to make them lighter and faster. Solid, one-piece frames without pivot joints are the most common for the chopper aesthetic. Many choppers use Harley Davidson frames as a base and use an iconic V-twin motor. What is a chopper?Ī chopper is a custom motorcycle that is either built from scratch with parts from other bikes or handmade parts, or it is a drastically modified (chopped) factory-manufactured motorcycle. There are different frame types to accommodate the different engine sizes, seat placement, and wheel spacing on the different Harley Davidson models.
Early motorcycle frames consisted mainly of steel tubing, but frames have evolved to include stronger and lighter materials. The motorcycle frame functions like a skeleton, providing the basic and essential structure and support for all of the other parts of the motorcycle.
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