V-Roehr 1250SC SuperBike

Suzuki TR750 Replica

This is a nicely done Suzuki TR750 road racer owned and built by Mark Leslie. The frame FC fabricated is very similar to the original. The power plant is from a Suzuki "water buffalo" GT750cc 2-Stroke. This bike is also fitted with an alloy seat, fuel tank and hand made expansion chambers. This bike is quite a handful representing raw 2-stroke power of the 1970's.

Kawasaki 250\\350 Factory RR replicas

Another set of frames for David Crussel in California. These are bothe copies of the factory 250 and 350 chassis. The same frame is used for both engines but they incorporate different motor mounts. A special engine jig was designed to use for a later project, since the original cases had to be returned to the owner for assembly.

Knight Yamaha TT500 Replica

This dirt-track frame is one of the more complicated frames to build. This particular one ended up in Ohio. It uses a short-track style seat and tank and is fitted with FC's alloy oil tank. It also sports a FC adjustable peg plates and a hand-made racing exhaust system.

Buell XB DT

This frame was designed for a dirt track set-up using a Buell XB engine. This particular one is headed to Silverstone Harley-Davidson\Buell of England. It will contest the British dirt track series in 2010. In addition to the frame and swing-arm FC fabricated the alloy fuel and oil tanks. Both alloy tanks are sanded and washed prior to shipping so all you need is polish or paint. This chassis also incorporates an adjustable ride height and 55 deg. turning angle. The XR750 seat was an easy choice and a nice touch of American tradition.

Jawa\FC Land Speeder

This bike is being built by Drew Gatewood of Indiana. He is using a 625cc Jawa motor that will run on alcohol in an attempt at a land speed record. This bike is built on one of FC's Seeley style frames. We set the geometry to have 5" of trail and close to a 57" wheel base for high speed stability. This bike is also fitted with our alloy fuel tank.

Trackmaster Replica Chassis Long

This is a longer version of the original stlye. This longer frame will fit most pre-unit British engines. This one is using a Triumph 500cc pre-unit motor with some rare disc brakes. Keep an eye out for new updates. Contact us for other engine applications using the Trackmaster style frame.

Trackmaster Replica Chassis

Framecrafters Trackmaster style frames are based on an original FC has. We have made some minor modifications to over come some inheirant flaws in the original. (ig.the swing arm pivot is "boxed-in" not plated) We have seen these frames raced in both dirt track and road racing to much success. Most unit-construction twins and singles will fit in this design. Some pre-unit engines will fit in our long version. This frame is available with a round or box section style swing-arm. Tapered roller bearings come with for the head-set and bronze bushings or needle bearings are available for the swing-arm. The frame pictured shows no motor mounts,upper shock mounts or seat\tank mounts. Depending on the final application, that will dictate were those last items are mounted. Most aftermarket seats and fuel tanks for our t-master will fit. Alloy oil tanks and OIF is available too. These frames are ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks.

HL500 Chassis

Our replica of the HL frame is from a copy of a original copy. There are a handful of variations but comprising of only small diffrences. Your YZ components are a direct bolt-on. This chassis is famous for showing a thumper could win when the MX world was being dominated by 2-strokes. Besides being used in motocross there are documented cases of these being used in American flattrack racing.

Triumph\\FC 750 Twin RR

This frame was designed for Tim Joyce in Florida. Tim out lived is highly modified OIF chassis and now requires a real GP frame. This bike has many adjustments and is pushing nearly 75hp. Tim is a multi-class national roadrace champion on modern and vintage machinery and this frame will only add notches to his trophy belt. In addition to the frame we fabricated the alloy fuel and oil tanks. Tim did a fantastic job of finishing the bike. In its first outing he placed first at Road America and had very few teething problems. Keep and eye out for more updates.

Dick Mann Replica OSSA DT

This was a repair job on an original DMR Dirt Track racing frame. It was important to get this frame just right to retain the historical value and appearance. The additional down tube splice/repair was done prior to FC receiving it so it was obvious this chassis had been around the track a few times. When the repairs were completed there was very little evidence of damage ever occurring.

Honda RC171 350-4 Replica

This is a beautiful Honda RC171 replica built by Team Hansen Honda. This frame is similar to the frame used in 1964. This bike will contest the AHRMA 350GP class in 2009.

Cheney\\BSA MX Replica

This is a copy of a OIF Cheney frame. This one carries a BSA 441 Victor motor and was eventually used in vintage motocross.

Triumph\\Commando

This frame started life as a Norton Commando and now carries a 500 Triumph motor.

Honda\\Sonicweld style 250cc DT

Laverda/Trackmaster style 750cc DT

This frame started as an original Trackmaster for a Yamaha or Triumph twin. At one point someone hacked the frame tubes to fit a Sportster motor. The new owner wanted to repair the frame but run a Laverda twin in it. Framecrafters made it happen. We had to convert the frame to a single front down-tube in order to make room for the exhasust system. Note before and after pics and yes we had the frame re-nickle plated.

BMW\\Vanzen RR

This frame was designed by Vanzen of Michigan. This particular bike will be used as a cafe bike and occasionally take a spin on the track. In addition to the frame mods FC fabricated the aluminum sub-frame and designed a special lap\splice joint for a removable chassis tube for ease of motor installation. This bike was fitted with an Evan Wilcox alloy fuel tank, Air-tech glass and Ohlins TTX series rear suspension. Check out www.rockerboxer.com for this projects updates.

Honda\\Seeley style CR450 RR

A hybrid Seeley Mk4 designed to fit a Honda 450 twin motor. This frame was used in order to get the motor further forward and lower than ever possible in a cradle type frame. It is a constant uphill battle running against the Norton Manx's. This new frame should give Honda racers the edge they need. This bike is being built by Dale Coffman and raced by Wes Orloff.

Honda\\Trackmaster style CB350 RR

This Honda 350 motor fits nicely into a standard FC Trackmaster style frame. We used this frame so it could compete under sportsman rules and also race in 350GP ocassionaly.

Honda\\FC CB350 RR

For years racers have made do with stock CB350 frames because of the sweet motor that comes along with it. FC came up with this design as an alternative to mediocre stock frames. This set-up will instill handling confidence overnight. In addition to the frame and swing-arm FC also fabricated the exhaust system and rear-sets. There are two variations shown.

Cotton Cub Trials

This bike owned by George Kirby of St. Louis has seen this bike through many changes. FC fitted the cub motor and brought the steering head in several degrees. FC also fabricated the the alloy oil tank and side covers amongst other changes. George did a great job finishing the bike and does quite well with the new set-up in vintage trials.

Can-am\\FC 125\\175 RR

This bike a Formula 125 roadracer was built for Steve Thompson of Indiana. It uses a Canam\Rotax 175 disc-valved 2-stroke engine. Mated with one of FC's rolling chassis kits it will contest the 2010 AHRMA F125 roadrace class. This bike utilizes FC's Seeley style pupose-built chrmoloy chassis with alloy swing-arm. This chassis kit is fitted with nothing but the best products including Ohlins rear suspension, Brembo brakes, Buchanans spokes and rims, Yamaha\MIE gold valved front end with FC alloy triple clamps. FC also fabricated the alloy fuel tank, exhaust system, axels and fairing and misc. brackets. Other than a handful of engine teething problems this is a recent favorite at FC.

Penton\\Honda 125 MX

This bike started off as an early 70's Penton 6-day 125. The original Sachs motor was plenty powerful but had a terrible transmision. In the path of the more popular Rickman\Honda conversion we made the same of the Penton. A great chassis to work around and with some minor changes we fit the Honda SL125 engine in. Although this particular bike did not see the same success our original Rickman\Honda did it demonstrated it has potential. This bike now resides in Arkansas.

MZ 250 GP Road Racer

This was an early frame done by FC for Sven Bley. There wasnt much of the original to work with and it handled poorley. With a few design changes we were able to recreate a German classic. Sven built this bike and competed with it in the AHRMA 350GP (it had to run the bigger class due to its performace advantages) before being sold to a collector in Germany.

1967 Aermachi 250 CRTT

This bike is owned and maintained by Bill Baily of Sugar Grove Illinois. We modified the earlier chassis to model the later style. We also race it a few times in 2007 and 2008. Its a great bike with potential.

HL500 MX

Our HL500 is based on a GMC copy of the originals. This particular bike is was owned by Brian O'Conner until recently when it was sold to a buyer out west.

Can-Am 250 RR

This converted 250 CanAm MX bike makes a better roadracer than dirt bike. After a succesful 2004 and 2005 Formula 250 race season this bike found a new home with Steve Bem of Canada.

Yamaha RD350 RR

This particular Yamaha RD350 is what stemed our whole love affair with the RD's. This bike has had numerous podium finishes in AHRMA's Formula 500 class along with two 2nd place final finishes in the AHRMA national series. It has beaten numerous other F500 bikes on many different tracks. Many hours have been spent developing and tuning this bike and stringent note keeeping too. This bike is now owned by Steve Bem of Canada. He will contend the AHRMA F500 class and VRRA P3 LgtWgt.

Rickman\\Honda SL150 MX

This was the first of several Rickman\Zundapp coversion projects. This particular picture is of ours at the end of its time with us. We won several Mid-West regional titles and placed 4th in the 1999 Nationals.

V-Roehr 1250SC SuperBike

This motorcycle is owned, built and designed by Roehr Motorcycles LLC. Framecrafters was contracted to build the composite frame and associated parts designed by Roehr Motorcycles LLC. This is an impressive machine representing a pure American muscle power plant and 1st class world products this bike is out-right beautiful. A super-charged 180hp V-rod motor pushes this amazing bike with ease and the well designed roller puts it to the ground. We had the privileged of test riding the #1 production version and it was a real treat. The power is very smooth and is effortlessly delivered. A little bit of man muscle has it cutting corner to corner in ballet like motions. For more info or to get your hands on one contact Roehr Motorcycles LLC.

1975 Harley-Davidson XR750 Restoration

This 75' XR750 started life as a race bike. When David Freeman got the bike to us it was no longer a race bike but a poor attempt at a Street-Tracker (bump starting is not very practical on the street). We converted the bike back to original 1975 factory specs to show off the original beauty it still possessed. This bike now sits in the Freeman museum in Orland Park Illinois.

1967 Honda CB450- BlackBomber Restoration

This 1967 Honda CB450 Black Bomber is owned by Joe Warda of Aurora Illinois. This bike was bought new by his father and ridden for a long time. It was then stored for some 15-20 years. Joe inherited the bike and decide to have it restored to the condition in which his father bought it. Joe and everyone at FC is very proud of this bike and we are sure it will bring him and someday his son many years of enjoyment.

1970 Triumph TR6 Custom Restoration

This was a full restoration and upgrade of a 1970 Triumph TR6. The owner Felix Hurt didnt pull any shots on this project. Numerous show winner and a thrill to ride. However the Arctic Blue paint was not available that year.

Yamaha\\Trackmaster style XS750 RR

Mike Dixons #839 Yamaha XS750 RR. Mike is using our Trackmaster replica and has won the AHRMA Sportsman 750 class 2 years in a row. Also pictured is Bob Merkels "Blue Tank" T-master is pictured also. Both Mike and Bob built there bikes using our Trackmaster replica.

Lifan\\Seeley style 200cc Cafe Racer

This special build is based on a Seeley MK2 frame with some FC twists. It carries a Lifan 200cc single 4-stroke motor. With top shelf products such as Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes and an FC aluminum seat and tank this bike will be turning heads in Manhatten. The owners of this bike, Bellum Concepts, wanted something really different to show off to their clients in the Big Apple.

Triumph\\North style 750 Triple RR

The first frame Randy Illg built was in 1989. This bike incorporates ideas from North, Seeley and a bit of FC. The all red frame pics are before restoration ( it was parked in 1993). This bike is under construction and will see the track again in 2009.

Kawasaki\\Seeley style H1R

David Crussels Kawasaki HIR is a great bike but lacked in the handling area. Our FC\Seeley style frame has cured that problem. We also modified the exhaust system to accommodate the motor move and retain exceptional ground clearance. This bike was also fitted with one of our alloy fuel tanks. David commented that in his first outing he was able to carry a much higher corner speed in the chicane at Daytona. We are always pleased to hear such things besides which that was the goal.....

Tribsa Custom 650

This special build was challenging. We had no room for the T120 Triumph motor in the BSA A65 frame but we made it work. A fun bike to ride and look at. Owners Rich Beilak and his son Tom have been working with us over the past 2 years to really tailor the bike to their liking. Keep an eye out for another revision....a seat for 2-up riding.

Yamaha\\FC RD400 RR

When we started racing a Yamaha RD in 2003 we knew we needed to do something with the chassis. From there we developed a series of Seeley style frames to make the RD400 GP worthy. We have been running this chassis since 2005 and have had much success. This RD400 has under gone numerous changes over the past several years. We have been through 4 different fork types. Two different rear shock types. Five different tire types. Two different swing-arms. Two different expansion chambers. Two different crankshafts. Three different clutches. Three different rear discs and numerous other changes to get this bike just right. We now have one of the fastest, reliable RD400 road-racers. The black frame with a white fairing in 04\05 was the very early stages. The black frame with a blue\silver fairing was the 06\07 bike. Then in 2008 we powdercoated the frame silver and is now in its current state ready to capture an AHRMA Formula 500 championship for 2009.

Rickman\\Cub MX

This project started off as a stock 125cc Rickman-Zundapp. Fitting a 200cc Triumph Cub powerplant into a now highly modified Rickman chassis it makes a great neo-classic motocross bike.

750 Champion\\Triumph Streettracker

Another Barsano project that was just fun to build and ride.... This Street-Tracker is based on a late Champion OIF DT frame. We fitted a late model T140v motor and crafted a bunch of billet and sheet bolt-on parts that really set this street-tracker apart from the rest.

750cc Triton

This was a complete bike build done by FC for a British motorcycle enthusiaist Jim Barsano from Skokie Illinois. This bike will instill the most pleasure you can have riding a vintage bike.