This is a book for men and women who are building of modifying an American V-Twin Motorcycle. Whether they are building a bike from scratch or adding a 300 tire to the back of a factory Softtail, the products and projects contained in this new Chassis book will help them successfully finish the project. For anyone building a bike from scratch, the Frame chapter includes a discussion of rake and trail angles, as well as a listing of various frame types currently on the market. Current bike owners looking to upgrade wheels or brakes will discover a full chapter on each topic. Is a six-person caliper really that much better than a four? More importantly, is it worth the extra money? And how are the best billet wheels manufactured? This new book by Doug Mitchel contains answers to these questions and a hundred more. Not just a parts-catalogue, the Motorcycle Chassis book includes two mock-up assemblies, from bare frame to complete mock-ups with drivetrain, wheels and sheet metal installed.
