Looking for a hartail (in the UK???)

[Paulrxs650]

Hi,

On the verge of another XS650 build, howwever this time I am going for a minimalistic hard tail.

I am looking for a hardtail to give the straight line look right down the back bone with no stretch for a short bobber style look.

I am in the UK and would like to know if there is any companies in the UK that do these or what companiesin the US are best?

Thanks

 

[peanut]

is this what you are looking for ?
http://www.elswickcycles.com/Yamaha_Parts.html

 

[Paulrxs650]

Thats the kind of thing, obviously not in the UK (not sure any one in the UK makes these after looking), so I think US parts it must be! so whats the general opinion on Elswick v TC Bros v Ardcore etc etc??

 

[peanut]

I've no idea but they look an expensive option to be honest when you factor in the shipping import taxes and 20% Vat etc

I reckon it would be a lot cheaper to get a local engineering shop to fabricate one for you to your spec . Easy enough to get an old swingarm to give them for a guide on connection dims and length etc

 

[Paulrxs650]

This is true! I'll have to look into that!

 

[peanut]

how about a company like this ? http://www.chopperz.co.uk/custom_chopper_frames_videos/custom_chopper_frames_hard_tails_videos.html

 

[Paulrxs650]

Certainly worth a look! Thanks for that!