The Basics of Picking Your Next Motorcycle Frame Tube

Picking out a quality motorcycle frame tube is the first real step toward building a bike that doesn't just look cool but actually stays in one piece on the highway. If you're hanging out in a garage late at night, staring at a CAD drawing or a rough sketch on a napkin, you've probably realized that not all metal is created equal. You can't just grab any old pipe from the hardware store and expect it to handle the vibrations of a V-twin or the torque of a modern sportbike engine. ...

March 3, 2026 · 7 min · Mccourt Marczuk