Hardtails are made to order. We have sold out of our 2024 inventory and are now taking pre-orders for fulfillment in 2025! 

Specifically designed for Harley-Davidson Shovelhead original factory frames from 1966-85. This hardtail is designed to reduce installation time and complexity. Unlike our Classic Shovelhead/Panhead Weld-on Hardtail, this kit includes threaded rear transmission posts as well as a replica HD seat post casting. Eliminating the need to heat and bend the stock frames existing tubing, and greatly reducing the amount of shaping necessary after installation. This kit does not require a professional frame jig for installation, although the use of a jig is always a plus.

All parts and manufacturing are made in the USA. Axle plates and Seat Post Yokes are HD replicas. All assembly and TIG welding in Northern California.

This hardtail closely matches original Harley specifications of the Panhead tail section. There is no added stretch or height changing in the rear section. When it's all said and done the rear section is as close to a Panhead chassis as it gets.

We designed this hardtail to have a simple install procedure and most importantly preserve your bikes VIN numbers to minimize registration & dmv related headaches. 

During installation you will need to cut out the stock seat post area. The top tube of our hardtail is slugged and pre-bent allowing you to graft into the existing top tube, in front of the seat post casting, preserving a more original Harley look. The top rails taper in for a slim profile, mimicking the original panhead frames. Our bottom drive side tube kicks out to allow for ample chain clearance, and all bottom rails are made from 1-1/8" DOM tubing to fit seamlessly into the frame's existing bottom rails.

We will release an installation guide specifically for this hardtail in the coming weeks, but in the meantime check out our Big Twin Evo Hardtail and Pan/Shovel Hardtail pages for links to their YouTube videos and step-by-step installation guides. This hardtails installation is almost identical to the Big Twin Evo, but with a Shovelhead frame.

For those of you needing a 3/4" axle for disc brake applications, check out our Axle Kit!

We also make a 4 Speed Transmission Plate.

Hardtails include:

• Prefabricated hardtail
• 2 - Bottom rail slugs
  
• 1 - Transmission support plate

Shipping:

Oversized shipping fees apply.

International orders please contact us by email for the most accurate shipping quotes. info@krispychoppers.com