Rigid Hardtail Rear Frame Section
Description
Rigid hardtail frame raw steel rear section is 1957 style replica construction with components featuring the factory details of the period. The rear transmission mounts are 2" from the bottom cross beam to the top of the plate. May be used to repair 1948-1957 FL rigid frames or as a hardtail conversion on 1958-1984 FL frames. This rigid hardtail rear frame section includes: rear engine mount, center post, front transmission mount, transmission cross strap, spools, rear axle plates, fender cross tube, tool box mount, oil tank mount, lower fender mount, footboard tabs, as a welded assembly as pictured. Accepts 4 speed transmission mount plate, 1947-1957 mechanical rear brake components, and a 1948-1984 FL or FX front frame/neck section. The axle slots are 7/8" on both sides.
*NOTE: Installer/fabricator will have to salvage existing top tank tube, or provide a new one. Seat post and a wrap around oil tank can be installed as original. Includes cross shaft bushings installed with cross shaft. Rear axle assembly accepts star hub wheels.
Specifications
- V-Twin number
- 51-0823
- Manufacturer
- V-Twin
- Sold as
- 1 - EA
- Origin
- Imported
- 2026 catalogue pages
- 653
Goes with this part
V-Twin lists these alongside 51-0823 — replacements, the parts commonly fitted at the same time, and supersessions. Check the fitment on each before ordering.