Plunger Frame
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junkyard jon
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thewingdpiston said:
DrJ said:
Yeah, but with an Amen frame, you might stand a chance at a road-worthy bike. The Brit Cycle frames are likely non-titled. But then again, I don't know nuthin about titling custom frames.
Would be a good FAQ posting. DrJ - you're our resident go-to-guy for titling/licensing know-how...
any ideas on getting a custom frame titled? I'm sure Noel could use some advice beyond stamping his one-off rigid XS650 frame with the serial number from a stock frame 
Scruffy
West Tennessee
That Trump frame is likely a couple hundred times better quality than the old Amen Saviours ever were. Metallurgy and welding technology have come a long way since the 1970s.
I've owned a couple Amen CB frames, a rigid and a plunger. The tubing is spindly, there is a lot of flex to get used to. The welds are atrocious. Axle alignment marks are just a rough approximation of accurate. Motor mount holes drilled at an angle. Brittle plunger springs.
It cost as much to have them fixed as it did to buy them.
A late friend had a Kawi 900 in an Amen frame. The frame came apart at 60 mph, he did not make it.
I've owned a couple Amen CB frames, a rigid and a plunger. The tubing is spindly, there is a lot of flex to get used to. The welds are atrocious. Axle alignment marks are just a rough approximation of accurate. Motor mount holes drilled at an angle. Brittle plunger springs.
It cost as much to have them fixed as it did to buy them.
A late friend had a Kawi 900 in an Amen frame. The frame came apart at 60 mph, he did not make it.
DrJ
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Tim said:Yeah, but with an Amen frame, you might stand a chance at a road-worthy bike. The Brit Cycle frames are likely non-titled. But then again, I don't know nuthin about titling custom frames.
Would be a good FAQ posting. DrJ - you're our resident go-to-guy for titling/licensing know-how...
Best lead I have is the Whitby MTO on Brock. There's a notary on staff and the woman I've spoken to is very knowledgeable on this matter. She told me you can't get a frame alone or a collection of parts registered. It needs to be a complete built up bike with a log of all costs and receipts to be registered. The MTO requires a value placed on the bike for taxing. The Brit Cycle frames are unlikely titled but most likely would have a serial number stamped somewhere. That's good enough to get the ball rolling. After MTO creates a title for your custom built bike, insurance will be another matter. Bike needs an appraisal for insurance.
