Raking & stretching frames

[FLSTCI124"]

Looking for known, reputable shops that rake & stretch frames?

[Tx_Outlaw]

Many of your better known custom shops can do it. I'm not sure of shops out your way, but an example here would be Strokers Dallas (Rick Fairless' place). I asked for a acost of bringing in a bare frame to be raked and stretched and found I could order a custom frame to my specs for the same price......

[FLSTCI124"]

That's what I figured I'd hear Chuck. Trying to weigh any differences between using the stock HD frame and an aftermarket frame?

The motor is an 2001 TC-B 124 so long as the frame wraps around that and holds a 200-250 rear tire I'll be happy!

I'm going so far away from what my 01 Heritage started out as that I really don't give a damn.

I normally ride 50-75 miles per day and more on the weekends. My softail was so slammed in the rear that suspension was pretty much non-existant...

I'm going for the up & out look with a Durfee Girder front end, drag bars with 6-8" risers and 21" front wheel.

Yeah, all that with a 124" TC running Nitrous.

Why? Just because I can...

My son has a Hayabusa and I've ridden it. Yes, it's damn fast! 80+mph in first gear alone... BUT - It just doesn't have the nostalgia that I need.

There are guys pushing 70 riding crotch rockets, to each their own... However, I have my own opinion of what looks right.

I'll never buy a new a Harley, news that I've been hearing is that what's left of the MoCo is being forced to the water-cooled side thanks to the EPA...

This frame-up rebuild is going to be done by myself (as much as possible).

I know my limitations and won't skimp in safety or performance...

Hope to post some pics of the rebuild starting very soon.

[Tx_Outlaw]

Sounds like you got it figured out! Cool. I would recommend Rolling Thunder for a frame. They will build exactly what you want. I've got a frame sitting in my front room that they made me to swap all my stuff from my Train to. I went ahead and built my Train and my next project will be the frame. It is 5" back bone stretched, 1" up, 40* rake, internal fork stop, 250mm rear tire, 1-3/8" dia, set up for the Twin Cam "B" motor.

[POPS87FXR]

Trinity Frame and Fab 214-475-0068, his work is perfect and reasonable.

[oh1deuce]

Custom Works in Daytona has done a TON of rake jobs. That's where I got all my info from to have my frame raked. Prices were all over the place from local MN shops. One shop wanted my bare frame and $1,100..... One wanted the tank, front end, motor removed, and $800. PMFR wanted the tank, front end, and rear wheel removed, and did the rake for $230. I think Custom Works is around $600 for a rake, but that includes R&R of everything as well.

[claydbal]

chopperguys. quality frames, all mounts and tabs are dead on, and you dont have to worry about weakened metal or welds cracking.