How to: Install A Harley-Davidson Sportster Hardtail Frame 1982 - 2003
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04:05 - The proper measurement for the backbone is 1 - 1.5” back from the back edge of the top motor mount bracket. Using a small ruler held parallel to the backbone, scribe a mark at 1”.
Note: We initially specified this measurement at 9/16" but it should be cut a bit longer and adjusted it to ensure that the frame isn't cut too short. You may have to grind the top, stock backbone a bit to get the perfect fit. A slight gap is ideal as this allows the weld to penetrate the stock backbone, the hardtail backbone, and the slug that connects the two.
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In this step by step how-to tutorial, Tyler with the help of his stunt double Tim, walk you through how easy it is to install our Lowbrow Customs Hardtail section for 1982-03 Harley-Davidson Sportsters. In an afternoon in your garage you can change the entire look of your Sportster and give yourself a good canvas to start your killer chopper or bobber project.
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Tip for square cutting the frame tubes: scribe those measurements as shown. Now grab one of those c clamp style tubing cutters plumbers use for water lines and mechanics use for hard lines. Set the cutting wheel on your scribe point, and run that bad boy around the frame tube a few times. Voila, nice square DEEP scribe line around the whole tube. Your blade or disc can be eyeballed "on the line" the whole way around, no muss, no fuss, and damn near perfect. Easiest way to insure your mark doesn't disappear, wander off, or get burnt back by grinder sparks, etc. like it can with tape, sharpee, or scratches in the paint.
My wife has a 94 XL1200 I bought for her in 96. I just lost her to covid. I plan to do this as a tribute to her.
Thanks for the video.
So sorry to hear that… man… That bike will mean a lot for sure. Take care man.
Well done Guy's, this is the kind of video that could sway someone on the edge of installing a hardtail themselves to go for it. You make it look easy and stress free.
It IS that easy, and Tyler does a great job here. Remember, if you 'mess up' - it's only "time and money" nobody got hurt, lost their limbs, or life.
Reminded me of a co-worker mechanic that forgot to torque the rod bearings on a Detroit Deisel engine. When he fired it up for the test run, a rod came out the side of the block and pieces flew everywhere. $40K gone right now. "It's only time and money. LOTS of time, and LOTS of money." lol
That's their plan... that's why they don't show the part where they get the hardtail into the frame.
Like how they go step by step even how to remove the motor. No others channel has gone into every little detail like this. One of the better diy videos I have seen
The people at Lowbrow are great and this product rocks. Bought one of these hardtail assembly's and this was the first time doing any frame work and literally completed the installation and mock up into a roller in 5 hours and I took my time. Measure 5 times and cut once. Tacked the tail in place with a mig, through the engine back in place and took it over to a friends house for final welding and a few oat sodas. Less than 8 hours work and we're a roller ready for the rest of construction, piece of cake. You could probably do it faster.
Great video thx. To mark the frame for cutting, I scribe it the way you do, then wrap masking tape around the frame tubes with the edge of the masking tape right on the scribed line. This helps me to keep my cuts straight because you can see if you are cutting off on an angle. Just follow the edge of the masking tape with your cutting tool. PS: I loved watching the rear frame section drop on the table, haha. Nice effect for the video.
Almost done paying off my sporty. Next one will be an older one and hardtailing it. This video made me feel way more comfortable going with a hardtail. Thought it was going to be a way longer process. Love the company and the videos y’all🤘🏼
Please show more of this build. I'm very interested. You all make it look so easy.. Awesome video..
Tyler is the shit!!! Lowbrow is a one stop shop man, everything is top notch, quality is impressive, and tech's and customer service is kickass!!! Great people, and company!!!
Very therapeutic, please show the finished builds, and handling, of such projects when possible, Thanks for you professionalism as well, thats always a plus, your time spent learning proper shows, and makes for a better seating position for me, as you hold class!
When my current bike is built, this sporty chopper hardtail will be next. Nicely done
Much better then the first video. Thank you for doing what you do. Keep it coming.
First video seen by this channel, I subscribed in the first 15 seconds for a plethora of reasons
Hell yeah guys! Awsome man. I actually learned something. You didn’t cut out the most important parts. Great job
Great instructional video. i really like how it was all laid out for a complete newbie like me. Keep up the great work.
Really appreciate you guys taking time to share information and knowledge. Keep the videos coming.
This was a life saver last minute.
Great work and fun to watch, thank you.
Damn, definitely keep doing videos like this. You guys laid it out so easy to follow!
I don't even know what to say. If I had the confidence to take it apart and get it back together right I'd do it! SWEET Video man. Really.
I DIG that disk rear wheel! Great video as usual.
Super informative,cant wait for 2022 and I actually own a decent bike . This channel is awesome 👌
Tyler explains things very well
Great video.
Thankyou sir!!
All the way from New Zealand.
Great video, Like how you go step by step.
Well, just found my next project. great work guys.
Will be rewatching in the near future 🤘
Nice result! 👍🏼👍🏼
I use a central rope for the alignment, just to be sure.
Stunt double was a classy move lol, cant wait to do mine!
Another great video as usual!!
Really nice blue collar every day working stiff type installation!.The stuff that makes America Great .
I didn't check how old the video was, before I spoke, but it makes no difference to me, I'll subscribe and check it all out.
Kool deal fellas,since getting my Road King I've wanted to hardtail my sporty since it's not my primary bike now I can make it my fun bad ass bike.. thanx 👍
Just got an electra glide and this is my plan exactly lol
Just bought one! I’ve used others in the past looking forward to using your hardtail and horseshoe style oil tank on the most current build.
WOW! Thank you for great tutorial!
Video was a big help thanks.
That’s awesome guys. Very inspiring. 👌🏾
Thanks Bro this really helps,,,, great video.
Great video!
Great video..very informative, thank you guys !
Brill easy to follow video well done lads
Best part is that it's the same year as mine. Haha. Going to pick myself up one here soon.
Nice work from lowbrow
Great video mate.
Great job, great video
Hardtail Sportsters are pretty clean
Great video. I want to do that to mine
Nice work well done 👍
Excellent video. :)
Dang good! I will do this. But may never ride it. Going blind. I will never sell my last Sporty. I had an old crippled friend. I moved his chop on my trailer many times. RIP Rick!
Great video. Seems pretty simple to do.. wish you guys would do a "How to rake a sportster frame" for those of us who cant afford a chopper
did you ever find anything on this?
Atlast i have found the video !! oh and we use a saws all in Medicine for amputations, honest, I`m a Surgeon, in England.
Good info & Nice job.
Great video
Awesome video
Why did I sell my Sportster? Great video! Not that I would do this but still cool to watch.
Great video.....
hmmmm like that sound ' hardtail sportster ' n that likes pretty cool also, i myself have 95 sportster lowrider very slick looking if i may say so , great video easy to do now
I want to see the finished bike. Looks good so far but I want to see what they do with the front end.
Just perfect 👌
Awesome video. Where can I get a hard tail frame like the one you used. I can already see the finished bike. It’s going to look awesome. Thanks again for the post.
Awesome thanks man 😎🤘
Great Video :-)
That frame cut scene.... 😂😂😂.... clever.
Muy buen trabajo me gusto !
Looks easy :)
Great video!!! Tyler write a book and be my friend!
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I can do this. Thank you......Thumbs Up.
Just received mine yesterday (fast shipping!) and I am using a hose clamp after initial little scribe mark.. so paranoid to cut it haha
Wow. You made it look so easy!
Nice I see sk tools I use them to also could MiG welding the frame be ok
Great vid. Extremely helpful in determining if I want to do this in the future. Curious to know what amp setting and rod size you are using on the welds (@240v) ?
Great video. thank you. I noticed ur out of stock on the frames...will you be doing more?
I got a 73 XLCH Motor in a Pre 1970 frame. HD didn't put any numbers on their frames before 1970. I know I had a hell of a time finding swing arm bearings for this thing. My cousin had a set for a 50's frame that worked. So do you have a hard tail for the Pre 70's frames?
I just lifted my motor out of the frame. Phuk sake! - you are stronger than you look ;)
Dude! You aren’t kidding. I watched him do it, so I bought an engine mount from lowbrow, with plans to put the engine on my workbench. Long story short, it’s still on the floor.
Stunt Double 😎👌
little fun with the cameras ahahah. cheesy but fun.
I might be interested in your hardtail setup. It looks like I can save some money by using the original brake. How are you going to make that work? Will it lock in on the tube? Thanks
Been wanting tondonthis for years to my sporty.i just don't know about my welder being up to the task. It's a nice hobart but we only have 110v in the garage. It should be able to handle the tube thickness in theory, eapecially using a few tricks, but I just can't bring myself to risk it.
Hello
I want to do this to my bike and I am going to order all my parts from you.
Question
Can I re use my belt going with your weld on hard tail ?
Thanx
You guys make some great stuff! Do you make a hard tail for an 05 sportster 1200?
we haven't developed anything for 04- up at the moment, but are in the process of design etc. if you are in a pinch and looking to do something now, our friends at Led Sled Customs do nice hardtail kit. www.ledsledcustoms.com/product/hartail-2004-and-up Note if you are going to do this job you have to convert your motor to solid mount or your chain will always keep popping off. We sell a Solid mount conversion kit thats made in the US you would want to make sure and grab this too. www.lowbrowcustoms.com/lowbrow-customs-complete-solid-motor-mount-kit-for-2004-up-harley-davidson-sportster-xl.html hope that helps. Cheers.
Great video love you guys however I just don't understand where all my wiring was go sneaky sneaky like I am such an amateur however I am going to attempt this on 2 iron heads and I am not by no stretch of the imagination a motorcycle electrician the welding I'm okay pretty good it's the wiring that holds me back I don't know how you can help me if you can if you have a video that I am not aware of this is my dilemma
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So Im doing the same thing on my 97 1200 c but I was wondering do they make a neck that is stretched with a 40° rake? I want better handling when I chop it
Question. You mentioned leaving an eighth of an inch gap where the tubes meet but I thought I heard you measure the distance and then cut the frame at the same measurement instead of cutting an eighth of an inch more off. Can you address that please? Thank you
What’s the penetration depth needed for that to be a good weld? Wondering what machine would be good enough.
Almost looks like I could do this myself
That hardtail gives a real jump in the clean looks of a build. I need to ride one to see how much you give up in terms of handling.
Cosmic Charlie gives nothing up on handling, but gives up a long if comfort. Bumps hit harder is all
Cool
After you get it all welded up, how do yall measure for the battery box and other stuff? Got a video on that by chance?
Great vids guys keep it up
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@@lowbrowcustoms yall are the best, appreciate it!
I'll be to your place in thirty minutes is that cool
Can you make one for a 2012 sportster 🙏🏻🙏🏻 ... great video!!
we haven't developed anything for 04- up at the moment, but are in the process of design etc. if you are in a pinch and looking to do something now, our friends at Led Sled Customs do nice hardtail kit. www.ledsledcustoms.com/product/hartail-2004-and-up Note if you are going to do this job you have to convert your motor to solid mount or your chain will always keep popping off. We sell a Solid mount conversion kit thats made in the US you would want to make sure and grab this too. www.lowbrowcustoms.com/lowbrow-customs-complete-solid-motor-mount-kit-for-2004-up-harley-davidson-sportster-xl.html hope that helps. Cheers.
Wish yall would make one for a 1980 ironhead
Hey guys love your work, Ive been running rigid shocks on my 2010 48, but would love to hard tail the frame, my big problem is Im in Australia!! do you guys have any idea what the freight cost to Australia would be? cheers
you can go on the site and put your address in the shopping cart after adding the product and it will calculate it for you. www.lowbrowcustoms.com/collections/motorcycle-hardtail/products/weld-on-hardtail-rear-frame-section-for-1982-2003-harley-sportster-in-stock
The dream :D
5.30 is the moneyshot 🤪
Yeah, I loved that too. He could have supported the rear frame section but it looked a LOT better for the video to just let it drop. Cool!
Where'd you get the ohio sticker from on your weld mask? thats dope!!
What amperage did you use?
Wish I would’ve seen the update where it’s no longer 9/16th. My slug is only maybe 1/4-1/2 inch in and I have about a 7/8ths gap. I’ll make it work though.
P.S. Don't forget the medium rise buckhorn bars.
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