What kind of metal are bike frames?

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What kind of metal are bike frames?

27 Nov 2011 21:20
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I figure motorcycle frames are mostly steel. Is it stainless steel or mild alloy steel for most? I have an 84 kz700

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Re: What kind of metal are bike frames?

27 Nov 2011 21:37
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Old Kaws (Z1-KZ900) are cold rolled mild steel with a seam.
No stainless! Newer sport bikes are aluminum.
"The infamous Puppet", gas welded a titanium, Top Fuel frame for Elmer Trett in the early 80's
Race stuff now is chromolly, "DOM", extruded, drawn over a mandrel. .065" thick.
You can pick up a 1000 HP top fuel drag bike chassis in 1 hand!
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Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
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Re: What kind of metal are bike frames?

27 Nov 2011 22:22
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KZ frames are mild steel.
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Re: What kind of metal are bike frames?

28 Nov 2011 01:04
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Mild steel..... definitely ain't stainless :lol:
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