Welcome to Framecrafters!

Framecrafters is a performance motorcycle fabrication shop located in northwest Illinois. Originally a design and fabrication shop for chassis only, Framecrafters has methodically expanded their focus to the entire motorcycle. While still specializing in frame and associated parts fabrication, Framecrafters also offers their expertise of building, converting, and restoring motorcycles to their customers. Randy, Justin, and Karsten are life long motorcycle enthusiasts who ride and race. Street, trail, track, each type is viewed by Framecrafters as an important part of motorcycling that should be fun and exhilirating. From building a ground up racer to resuscitating your old street bike, Framecrafters is proud to offer their services to help realize your vision.

Featured Projects

Kawasaki S2RR H1R 500

Fc's S2RR-Seeley type frame can be used with the H1R or standard H1 engines. The H1 frames, whether a factory "R": frame, stock or even period modified had problems regardless of the rider and\or track conditions. The FC S2RR chassis kit solves all of the original handling issues while retaining a period correct style. FC also offers an exhaust system designed for your engine build and retains exceptional ground clearance. This bike was also fitted with one of our alloy fuel tanks. The pictures shown demonstrate 2 different builds. One on a R motor and the other on a standard motor both of which have been fitted with a dry-clutch.

Yamaha S4RR XS750

This FC S4RR-Seeley type chassis is fitted with the Yamaha XS650\750 twin engine. Brian Filo and his team did a great job of finishing the bike including the twin high-pipe exhaust system and a powerful race spec XS engine. This bike also features FC's alloy fuel tank, full RaceTech suspension a QC rear wheel assembly and Brembo brakes. This bike represented Team USA at the 2013 Phillip Island Classic in Australia piloted by Brian Filo.

Yamaha HL500 Motard

This Yamaha HL500 Motard was built by Rob Phillips of Husky Restorations. The basic chassis was modeled off the late 70's Yamaha HL500 motocross bike which was designed in Europe and raced on the World Motocross circuits to much success. After numerous discussions about the type of components to be used FC fabricated a revised version of the classic HL. Although similar in style the steering head angle was reduced and the rear section of the frame and swingarm was widened to accommodate wide 17" wheels and modern sticky tires. The suspension was shortened and the bike was completed with the highest quality components including a LCD rear view monitor. The bike has been featured in numerous articles and publications over the past year. For availability and turn-key specs visit www.huskyrestorations.com

What's New?

December: - Framecrafters begins its 4th gen Bi-Metallic GP chassis design for the Australian TTXGP racing team, VOLTRON. Loosely based on FC’s previous BM chassis’s this new frame will see a newly configured front section with more versatility and revised/updated rear linkage and swingarm options. This new design will be capable of accommodating today’s most powerful and sophisticated engine platforms used in road racing series around the world.
November: - Framecrafters makes history with a record sales month for new frames. A special thanks to those that continue to support and believe in the FC way of motorcycle frame design and craftsmanship.
October: - Team FC takes 2 wins at the 8th annual Barber Vintage Motorcycle Races. Both wins came in the Sound of Singles 2 class while dominating the entire field and winning both races by +20 seconds. These 2 wins wrapped up the 2012 AHRMA National Road Race Series for Team FC. Karsten Illg and Team FC won the 2012 SOS2 Championship and will be defending the title in 2013.
September: - FC finishes the new Yamaha S4RR-F750 chassis kit and it is raced at the AHRMA national roadrace held at Miller Motorsports Park by Brian Filo. Brian managed a win in the Formula Vintage class and held on to the final podium position in Formula 750. In its first outing, assembled a week before the race, the chassis proved to be nearly flawless from the 1st round of practice. This Yamaha FC kitted racer is now being preparred to race at the Phillip Island Classic in Australia.