Replica Straight Leg Rigid Frame
Before you order — V-Twin tech note
- Use #31-0475 Front Engine Mount Spacer to accept 1936-1947 Knucklehead or Flathead engines in 1948-up frames.
- Features #31-0528 Replica Tool Box Mounting Bracket.
- Includes:
- °Seat Post
- °Transmission Mount Plate
- °Rear Axle
- °Brake Cross Shaft
- Suggested to use #51-0512 tab for Disc Brake or #51-0511 tab for Drum Brake.
Description
Replica straight leg rigid frame is for chain drive models. This frame is an authentic reproduction of the 1954-1957 straight leg frame with a stock 30° neck rake. Forged parts include: neck, front and rear engine mount, side car mounts, top seat yoke, axle, seat post and footboard tabs. Front engine mount spacer will allow installation of a Knucklehead or Flathead engine. Cross shaft may be removed for use with hydraulic or disc brakes. Disc or drum brake tabs are available separately. Seat post bushing, seat post assembly, brake cross, shaft and mechanical brake cross tube bushing may require reaming prior to assembly for proper fit. Therefore, frame will not be accepted for return (RGA). The frame has an indent on the left lower rear frame bar from tooling fixture. V-Twin MFG supplys a Bill of Sale only referencing the part number.
*Note: UPS may consider this part as packaged "oversize" for shipment, as compared to the actual weight, which will result in higher shipping costs.
Specifications
- V-Twin number
- 51-1956
- Manufacturer
- V-Twin
- Sold as
- 1 - EA
- Origin
- Imported
- 2026 catalogue pages
- 647
Goes with this part
V-Twin lists these alongside 51-1956 — replacements, the parts commonly fitted at the same time, and supersessions. Check the fitment on each before ordering.