VG Big Twin Rigid Frames
Select variant:
»Straightleg«; fits Knucklehead 1936; rake: 25 °; replaces OEM HD 2801-36
»Straightleg«; fits Knucklehead/Big Twin Flathead 1937; rake: 25 °; replaces OEM HD 2801-36
»Straightleg«; fits Knucklehead/Big Twin Flathead 1938-1940; rake: 28 °; replaces OEM HD 2801-36
»Straightleg«; fits Knucklehead/Big Twin Flathead 1941-1945; rake: 28 °; replaces OEM HD 47000-40
»Straightleg Bullneck«; fits Knucklehead/Big Twin Flathead 1946; net weight: 26 kg; rake: 30 °; replaces OEM HD 47000-40A
»Straightleg«; fits Knucklehead/Big Twin Flathead 1947; rake: 30 °; replaces OEM HD 47000-40A
»Wishbone«; fits Panhead 1948; rake: 30 °; replaces OEM HD 47000-40A
»Wishbone«; fits Panhead 1949-1951; rake: 30 °; replaces OEM HD 47000-40A
»Wishbone«; fits Panhead 1952-1953; rake: 30 °; replaces OEM HD 47000-40A
»Wishbone«; fits Panhead early 1954; without horn mounts; rake: 30 °; replaces OEM HD 47000-40A
»Straightleg«; fits Panhead late 1954-1957; rake: 30 °; replaces OEM HD 47003-54A
Price and stock:
Item №
15-959
Price incl. VAT
3,970.82 €
Available
1
The item is in stock, but can only be delivered by freight forwarding or picked up directly in our showroom in Würzburg. Please contact our service team
The price includes 634.00 € German VAT.
- Rigid frame »Straightleg« by VG Classic Frames & Parts
- fits Knucklehead 1936
- steel / nodular cast iron, bare
- rake: 25 °
- replaces Harley-Davidson part number HD 2801-36
- The Netherlands
- gross weight: 37 kg
These authentic reproductions of Harley-Davidson rigid frames provide a high-quality base for replacement frames or custom builds in chopper and bobber style. Made from robust steel and spheroidal graphite cast iron, the surfaces remain bare, ensuring maximum flexibility for painting, powder coating, or custom modifications.
The frames precisely match the dimensions and design features of the historical Harley-Davidson factory frames. Authentic cast parts with original numbers and markings, as used by the factory at the time, highlight the high level of detail and historical accuracy.
Technical features:
- Pressed-in seat post bushing for precise saddle mounting
- Precisely machined bushings for the brake shaft in the cross tube
- Year-typical toolbox mounting
These replacement frames allow for precise assembly and long-lasting operational reliability, ideal for faithful restorations or period-correct custom builds.
Please check permission to use them as replacements for original frames with your local authorities.
Spare parts:
Bushings for Crossover Shaft
VG Repair Parts for Big Twin 4-Speed Frames
VG Classic offers a wide range of replacement and repair parts for Big Twin 4-speed frames from 1936–1984. These components allow modified or damaged frames to be professionally repaired and restored to their original condition.
Accessories:
Oil Tanks for Big Twin 1936-1939
Accurate reproductions of the distinctive horseshoe-style oil tanks as used on Knuckleheads and Big Twin Flatheads 1936-1939. All stampings and fittings precisely match the original counterparts. You will need the exact oil lines for installation. Although these tanks are correct only for one or two model years, they will fit all Big Twin frames 1936-1964 for custom applications.
Steering Head Cups for Tapered roller bearings
Seat Post Bushings
Authentic reproductions of the original seat post bushings as used durnig the years 1930-1984. Big Twin 1936 - 1957 bushings are available with diffferent IDs for non-OEM seat posts.
Steering Head Ball Bearings 1936-1977
Complete kits for the restoration of ball bearing type head bearings.
See also:
MAG-12 Wheels for Mechanical Drum Brake 1936-1966
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Wheels with Star Hub and Drop Center Steel Rim
These are the wheels to replace the worn or missing stock part on your Knucklehead, Flathead or Panhead. They look just like they came from the factory in that era with black hub and rim as well as cad-plated spokes. Assembled with 1940-1966 type star hub with needle bearings. Stock axles and brakes will fit.
Wheels with Star Hub and Classic Profiled Semi-Drop Center Rim
These are the wheels to replace the worn or missing stock part on your Knucklehead, Flathead or Panhead. They look just like they came from the factory in that era with black hub and rim as well as cad-plated spokes. The star hub is compatible with original axles and stock brakes. The icing on the cake is the correct Kelsey-Hayes (KHW) rim stamping.
VCP Repair Parts for Big Twin Rigid Frames
Selection of repair parts for stock or similar rigid frames. Very useful when putting that old stripped chopper frame back to factory specs.
Cannonball WR Style Gas Tanks
Racing style gas tanks for Big Twins shaped after the legendary WR model tanks of the late forties and early fifties. The beautiful narrow design and excellent European craftsmanship really stand out in the crowd. Each set is completely handmade by experts. Unlike the original WR pattern these tanks are supposed to contain gas in both halves....
Have any questions?
Our service team will be glad to help out: Mondays - Thursdays 08:00-17:00 CET, Fridays 08:00-16:00 CET, Phone: +49 / 931 250 61 16, eMail: service@wwag.com