Motorcycle Steel Tubing
Motorcycles take a beating. Heat, vibration, weather, and the occasional tip-over demand materials that won't quit. When mild steel rusts out and aluminum cracks under stress, you need stainless steel tubing that handles whatever the road throws at you.
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American Stainless Tubing supplies custom fabricators, motorcycle shops, and riders with the stainless steel tubing that powers reliable builds from cruisers to adventure bikes.
Motorcycle Applications |
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Performance Modifications |
Luggage Racks & Carriers |
Handlebars & Controls |
Foot Pegs & Highway Pegs |
Custom Fabrication Projects |
Roll Bars & Protection |
Fuel Lines & Fuel Rails |
Frame Brackets & Mounts |
Crash Bars & Engine Guards |
Exhaust Systems & Headers |
Why Stainless Steel For Motorcycle Use?
Exhaust Performance
Stainless steel exhaust systems deliver measurable power gains through improved flow characteristics. The smooth interior finish reduces turbulence and back pressure, allowing engines to breathe more efficiently. Custom builders report horsepower increases and better throttle response when switching from restrictive stock systems to mandrel-bent stainless steel exhausts. The material's heat retention properties keep exhaust gases hot, maintaining velocity for better scavenging. Two-into-one systems fabricated from stainless steel consistently outperform mild steel alternatives on the dyno.
Weather Durability
Motorcycles face everything Mother Nature throws at them - rain, road salt, mud, and temperature extremes. Stainless steel's self-healing oxide layer provides protection even when the surface gets scratched by rocks or debris. While mild steel components rust out in harsh conditions, stainless steel maintains its integrity through winter storage, coastal rides, and off-road adventures. The material won't pit, scale, or degrade from fuel vapors, making it ideal for components exposed to the elements year-round.
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Precision Welding
Stainless steel TIG welds cleaner and stronger than any other motorcycle fabrication material. The consistent chemistry allows fabricators to achieve perfect penetration without contamination or porosity. Weld joints maintain the same corrosion resistance as the base material, eliminating weak points that fail over time. Custom frame builders can hold tight tolerances during complex assemblies because stainless steel's predictable thermal expansion prevents warping during multi-pass welding. Professional shops choose stainless for show-quality builds where every weld must be perfect.
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Fabrication Flexibility
Motorcycle builds demand complex shapes and tight tolerances that other materials can't handle. Stainless steel offers exceptional formability for intricate exhaust routing, custom brackets, and one-off components. The material can be machined, stamped, drawn, and bent using standard shop equipment while maintaining its properties - crucial for custom frame work and precision components. Advanced fabricators use jigs to maintain precise hole patterns and dimensional accuracy throughout complex builds, something that's only possible with stainless steel's consistent properties.
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