Topic: plunger frames

[YoungRider71]

I have been thinking of a custom bobber rebuild for my 750. Looking around I have come across plunger frames and not a whole lot of information about them. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to put thoughts or ideas out there. It seems that these frames are basically junk when it comes to anything but highway riding. I really like the look of them and haven't spoken to anyone who knows much about them.  Thank you.

[scottly]

Plunger frames float the rear axle between springs. They have no damping. They are a bit softer ride than a hard tail. My '53 BSA came stock with a plunger...

[754]

 They are a bearable ride.. much softer than a rigid.. if the  axle is inline with the springs, they work fine, the offset axle mounting, IZ can not speak to that as I have not used that type.
 I put a lot of miles on a Saviour, and long rides, was happy with it. Handled fine, but I am not a roasdracer, nor try to be. I do remember surprising an unexperienced Norton rider on a twisty road with it...

[CycleRanger]

I really like the look of them and haven't spoken to anyone who knows much about them.  Thank you.

These guys know all about them!  http://www.hondachopper.com/
 

[YoungRider71]

Thanks for the help guys. I went to Honda choppers and all I can say is wow. There seems to be years of knowledge about chopping bikes there. I spent so much time taking it all in that I completely forgot why I was there in the first place. I think as I get closer to next winter I will spend quite a bit of time between the sites. I would like to just wake up tomorrow and have the bike built but I am not loaded and I plan on building my own ride.  Lots of time to dream.  Thanks again.

[23tbucket]

Plunger frames!!! Got three of them.....they are crazy fast!!!!lol

[CycleRanger]

Holy Cow!   

Beautiful!

[YoungRider71]

Wow... thats all i got. Very nice 23, very nice