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Razor Ground Force Drifter Kart
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DescriptionDesigned for serious outdoor fun, the Razor® Ground Force Drifter features Super Slider™ POM wheels that allow you to power through corners or turn sweet 180s. It reaches speeds of up to 12 mph and is designed with a rear hand brake. |
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Huffy Action Sound Four Wheeled Racer with Steel Frame and Adjustable Bucket Seat
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DescriptionThis Action Sounds Racer has removable steel learning handle with "Play Along" sound steering wheel, steel frame, blow-molded tires with rubber tread and adjustable bucket seat. Weight capacity is 45 lbs, Measures 33" x 24" x 38"... |
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GMC Denali Boy's 24-Inch Road Bike
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DescriptionFinally, a road bike for smaller riders! The GMC Denali 24" Wheel 21-Speed Road Bike is built around a lightweight aluminum road bike frame. The Denali Road Bike is equipped with alloy calipers and brake levers... |
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WWII Military Army RAF German Aviator Pilot Design Black Frame Sun UV Protect Wind Biker Jet Goggles Sporty Summer Autumn Fashion Road Bike BMX Motorbike Motorcycle Eye Gear Eyewear
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Drift Innovation HD170 Stealth Action Camera with HD Recording, 4x Digital Zoom and 1.5-Inch LCD Screen (Black)
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Sports Bike track Vinyl Die Cut Decal Sticker
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Car & Motorcycle Racing 2 Pack: TrackMania + MotoGP 3
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150cc 4 Stroke GY6 Fully Automatically Short Case Engine Motor Scooter ATV Quad Go-Kart CVT Carb
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GoPro Roll Bar Mount for HERO Cameras
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Tifosi Womens Wisp 0040103101 Wrap Sunglasses,Race Pink Frame/Grey, Red & Clear Lens,One Size
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Types of Motorcycle Frames
If you are going to build a motorcycle, the frame determines the basic look of the bike. Of course motorcycle frames affect not only the appearance of the bike but the handling and safety of the finished machine.
Frames are the basic skeleton to which other components are attached. They hold the motorcycle tanks and engine and provide support to the whole bike. Most frames are made of steel or aluminum but there are also other choices such as carbon-fibre.
Motorcycle frames generally fall into one of several categories.
Single Cradle: This is the simplest of the motorcycle frames, a design that harks back to some of the earliest motorcycles ever made. It has a single large tube for a spine and smaller tubes that cradle the engine. This is commonly used on off-road bikes. A variation is the split single cradle which is a single cradle that splits into two cradles at the back for the exhaust.
Double Cradle: An evolution of the single cradle, it uses two cradles on either side to hold the engine. These were commonly used on simple road bikes and some custom bikes, but have mostly been supplanted by perimeter frames.
Backbone: These are specialty frames that are used rarely. It has a solid metal backbone and the engine hangs suspended from this. It's a simple and inexpensive frame with a distinctive look, but other designs are better in terms of strength and rigidity.
Perimeter: These frames originated on racing motorcycles. The steering head and swingarm are joined at a very short distance, reducing flexure and torsion substantially. They were originally made from steel but most are made from aluminum nowadays to save weight. Once the advantages of this frame were seen, they were adopted by most motorcycle manufacturers.
Monocoque: Another specialty frame that is even rarer than the backbone. They are very heavy and rigid, combining seat mounting, tank, and tail into a single sturdy piece of metal. They are used almost exclusively on specialized competition bikes and are not a good choice for street bikes.
Trellis: European manufacturers came up with this design although it is catching on in the US as well. It uses many of the same construction principles as the perimeter frame and matches it in rigidity and weight. Its distinctive look is formed by a "trellis" of short tubes that make up the body of the frame. It requires more effort to manufacture than the perimeter but the result is extremely strong.
One of the earliest decisions to make is which of these motorcycle frames is right for your bike. Many of your other decisions will depend on the type of frame you choose so consider the options and choose wisely.
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