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RIGID FRAMES FOR WIDE TIRE BIG TWIN - Kraft Tech

4 or 5 Speed.
180mm Tire with 1 1/2" Belt or 200mm Tire with Chain.
1 1/2" O.D. Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) ASTM A513-96T5 .188" wall tubing for backbone strength.
1 1/4" O.D. x .120" wall thickness tubing for cradle and tail strength.
Additional clearance built-in at backbone for Evolution style engine with up to .200" taller cylinder/head length. Allows rear rocker box to be serviced without removal of entire engine.
TIG welded in high stress areas.
Dual gussets at front and rear motor mounts and at transmission mounts.
Boxed lower seat post mount.
Welded-on exhaust hanger mount.
Fully machined hour glass style steering neck.
Fork lock tab.
Softail style seat front mounting tab.
Chrome 3/4" O.D. axle kit with axle adjusters, left side spacer and nut.
Polished rear pulley spacer (.900" thick) with mounting bolts.
Weld-on seat post coil mount.
Designed for use with a Panhead, Shovelhead or Big twin Evolution engine.
Includes Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO), shipped separately. Made in the U.S.A.

Part#: MU20004 - NEW 30° Rake, No Downtube Stretch ... $894.92 including free shipping*

Part #: MU20005 - NEW 34° Rake, 2" Downtube Stretch Price ...$938.66 including free shipping*
Suggested Retail

Note: As with any frame-up custom build project, it is common shop practice to pre-assemble the entire motorcycle prior to any paint work for compatibility verification of all parts used.

Required Components:
Four of five speed solid mount transmission and matching mounting plate.
Chain or belt final drive.
Softail 1986/1999 rear wheel hub.
FL, FX 1973/1983 chain drive rear hub, use with polished pulley spacer (1.090" thick) kit MU77365.
Softail Late 1987/1999 rear brake caliper and mount.
Flatside Fat Bob gas tanks and mounts.
Softail style oil tank and mounts 1986/1999.
Removable-type fork head cups.
Axle adjuster bolts, Softail 1987/1999.
Rear fender clamps for 1 1/8" O.D. tubing.

Standard Style Rigid Frame for Big Twin - standard with 4 or 5 speed chain drive.

These rigid frames have all the rugged good looks of those found years ago but built with the technology of the 21st century. Today's high output engines require the utmost frame strength, as well as good brakes. These HARDBODY Frames were designed and manufactured with both in mind. Made to fit Panhead, Shovelhead or Big Twin Evolution with solid mount engine. A Manufacturer's Statement of Origin is included.
1 1/2" O.D. Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) .188" wall tubing for backbone strength.
1 1/4" O.D. Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) .120" wall tubing for cradle and tail strength.
Additional clearance built-in at backbone for Evolution style engine with up to .200" taller cylinder/head length. Allows rear rocker box to be serviced without removal of entire engine
Will accept 4 or 5 speed transmission.
TIG welded on all new hardened tooling for the most accurate fit possible.
Dual gussets at front & rear motor mounts and at transmission mounts.
Boxed lower seat post mount.
Welded on exhaust hanger mount.
Fully machined hour glass style steering neck.
Fork lock tab.
Softail style seat front mounting tab.

Part#:KW23072 - 30 degree Rake and No Down tube stretch, will accept 4 or 5 speed tranny .. $695.92 including shipping *                                                     

Paughco Rigid Frame for Sportster®

This MIG welded frame with stock 0 degree rake and no stretch is made of 1020 DOM steel and is designed to accept Sportster motors.

#VT51-2182 - For Sportster® motors 1957 thru 1976 with mechanical brakes. Comes WITHOUT Fat Bob® gas tank mounts ... $962.93 including free shipping*

Kraft Tech Stock Width Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing

Kraft Tech Stock Width Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing

Frames use stock width disc brake wheels, 1986 to 1999 Softail-style brakes, axles and spacer. Frame has an integral one piece transmission mount for Softail-style 5 speed transmissions and will run an 1-1/2" belt or chain. Fits 150/160 tire with a chain.

#KW23033 - 30 degree rake and 0 inch stretch... $795.68 including shipping*

#KW23034 - 34 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $839.75 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Stock Width Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing

Kraft Tech Stock Width Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing

Frames use stock width disc brake wheels, 1986 to 1999 Softail-style brakes, axles and spacer. Frame has an integral one piece transmission mount for Softail-style 5 speed transmissions and will run an 1-1/2" belt or chain. Fits 150/160 tire with a chain.

#KW23035 - 34 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1-1/2 inch backbone stretch... $917.15 including shipping*

#KW23036 - 38 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1-1/2 inch backbone stretch... $917.15 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires

Frames are engineered to accept 180 width rear tires with 1-1/2 inch belt drive or 200 width rear tires with chain drive. The frame has a built-in offset so no spacing is required and will accept the stock motor and transmission. Comes with component and axle kit.

#KW23074 - 30 degree rake and 0 inch stretch ... $871.25 including free shipping*

#KW23075 - 34 degree rake and 2 inch stretch ... $916.25 including shipping*

#KW23076 - 38 degree rake and 2 inch stretch ... $940.55 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires with Built In Transmission Mount

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires with Built In Transmission Mount

Frames are designed to accept 180 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt drive or 200 width rear tires with chain drive. The frame has a built-in offset so no spacing is required and will accept the stock motor and transmission without modification. The transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. Comes with component and axle kit.

#KW23018 - 30 degree rake and 0 inch stretch... $953.83 including shipping*

#KW23019 - 34 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $970.93 including shipping*

#KW23020 - 38 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $997.93 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires with Built In transmission Mount and Increased Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires with Built In transmission Mount and Increased Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Frames are designed to accept 180 width tires with 1-1/2" belt drive or 200 width rear tires with chain drive. The frame has a built in offset so no spacing is required and will accept the stock motor and transmission without modification. The transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. Comes with component kit, axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23021 - 34 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1-1/2 inch backbone stretch... $1107.05 including shipping*

#KW23022 - 38 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1-1/2" backbone stretch... $1107.05 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 200 Width Rear Tires with Increased Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

34 degree rake, 8" stretch

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 200 Width Rear Tires with Increased Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Frames are designed to accept 200 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1/2" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1/2" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). Comes with component kit, axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23005 - 34 degree rake, 8 inch stretch and 1-1/2 inch backbone stretch... $1107.65 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires

Frames are designed to accept 230/240 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive and 250 width rear tires with 1-1/8" belt or chain drive. The one piece transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). Comes with component and 1" axle kit.

#KW23023 - 34 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $1218.20 including shipping*                                         

#KW23024 - 38 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $1218.20 including shipping*                                         

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires with Increased Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-1/4" Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires with Increased Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Frames are designed to accept 230/240 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive and 250 width rear tires with 1-1/8" belt or chain drive. The one piece transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). Comes with component kit, 1" axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23025 - 34 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1-1/2 inch backbone stretch... $1236.43 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires

Frames are designed to accept 180 width tires with 1-1/2" belt drive or 200 width rear tires with chain drive. The frame has a built in offset so no spacing is required and will accept the stock motor and transmission. Comes with component kit, axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23103 - 35 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $1404.27 including shipping*                                         

#KW23104 - 38 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $1404.27 including shipping*                                         

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires

Frames are designed to accept 180 width tires with 1-1/2" belt drive or 200 width rear tires with chain drive. The frame has a built in offset so no spacing is required and will accept the stock motor and transmission. Comes with component kit, axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23105 - 35 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1 inch backbone stretch... $1404.27 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires with Larger Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 180 Width Rear Tires with Larger Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Frames are engineered to accept 180 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt drive or 200 width rear tires with chain drive. The frame has built in offset so no spacing is required and will accept the stock motor and transmission. Comes with component kit, axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23108 - 38 degree rake, 8 inch stretch and 4 inch backbone stretch... $1404.27 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 200 Width Rear Tires

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 200 Width Rear Tires

Frames are designed to accept 200 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1/2" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1/2" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). The one piece transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. Comes with component kit, axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23109 - 35 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $1455.80 including shipping*                                         

#KW23110 - 38 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $1455.80 including shipping*                                         

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 200 Width Rear Tires with Larger Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 200 Width Rear Tires with Larger Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Frames are designed to accept 200 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1/2" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1/2" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). The one piece transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. Comes with component kit, axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23111 - 35 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1 inch backbone stretch... $1455.80 including shipping* 

#KW23112 - 38 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1 inch backbone stretch... $1455.80 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 200 Width Rear Tires with Larger Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 200 Width Rear Tires with Larger Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Frames are designed to accept 200 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1/2" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1/2" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). The one piece transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. Comes with component kit, axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23007 - 38 degree rake, 8 inch stretch and 4 inch backbone stretch... $1455.80 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires

Frames are designed to accept 230/240 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive and 250 width rear tires with 1-1/8" belt or chain drive. The one piece transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). Comes with component kit, 1" axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23113 - 35 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $1507.10 including shipping*                                         

#KW23114 - 38 degree rake and 2 inch stretch... $1507.10 including shipping*                                         

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires

Frames are designed to accept 230/240 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive and 250 width rear tires with 1-1/8" belt or chain drive. The one piece transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). Comes with component kit, 1" axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23115 - 35 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1 inch backbone stretch... $1507.10 including shipping*

#KW23116 - 38 degree rake, 4 inch stretch and 1 inch backbone stretch... $1507.10 including shipping*

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires with Larger Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Kraft Tech Rigid Frames made with 1-3/8" Mega Tubing for 230/240/250 Width Rear Tires with Larger Rake, Stretch and Backbone Stretch

Frames are designed to accept 230/240 width rear tires with 1-1/2" belt or chain drive and 250 width rear tires with 1-1/8" belt or chain drive. The one piece transmission mount has been built into the frame to provide additional strength and accurate driveline alignment. The offset is built into the frame. Requires a 1" spacer between the engine and the inner primary cover and a 1" longer spacer on the engine sprocket or pulley (not included). Comes with component kit, 1" axle and fork cup kit.

#KW23027 - 35 degree rake, 8 inch stretch and 4 inch backbone stretch... $1507.10 including shipping*

#KW23028 - 38 degree rake, 8 inch stretch and 4 inch backbone stretch... $1507.10 including shipping*

Note: As with any frame-up custom build project, it is common shop practice to pre-assemble the entire motorcycle prior to any paint work for compatibility verification of all parts used

Required Components:
Left Side drive Softail style (frame mount) Transmission
Custom flat-type Lower Fork Bracket suitable to mount the Slotted Fork Stop Plate to
36664 Steering Bearing Races (head cups not required)
1986/1999 Softail style Forward Controls
8 1/2" wide Rear Wheel designed for a 1" O.D. Axle
Custom Rear Brake designed for a 1" O.D. Axle
11" wide Rear Fender
Primary Drive with 1 1/2" offset Engine Sprocket/Pulley
1 1/2" wide primary to engine Spacer
Custom fabricated seat
Custom fabricated mounts for the rear fender
Custom fabricated mounts for the gas tank of your choice
Custom fabricated exhaust & hanger mount

REAR FENDER SUPPORT SET FOR RIGID FRAME - Hardbody by Mid-USA

Chrome Plated.
3/8" thick Fender Supports are CNC machined from billet aluminum for strength and light weight.
Mounting points measure 9 1/8" center to center.

Part#:MU22741 - Fits Standard Width & Wide Tire Rigid Frames ... $159.05 including shipping*

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