Q&A WITH 'MASTER' Pete Fisher

• Q:  What frames will you be making?

  First will be the BSA/Triumph unit twins and Yamaha 650 twin.  At a later date Honda XL 250/350 singles, Honda 350 twin and Yamaha TT500.  We also have jigs for rigid Goldstar, Harley KR's and Sprints, and Mustang scooters. 

  We will also be working on 'new' jigs for British unit singles (C15/B40/B44/B50). 

  There is a very good chance a 'trick' frame for the India-made Royal Enfield's will happen also.

• Q:  Do you have (or will you have) parts that will fit my old Trackmaster frame?  Footpegs, fuel tanks, etc?

  Fuel Tanks:  We are collaborating with a company to make duplicate fuel tanks in both early and late styles.  More on that soon.

  Footpegs, brake levers, etc:  Yes and no.  Trackmasters were carefully handcrafted, so there are small (and sometimes large!) differences between similar frames.  Also, Trackmaster went from the clamp-on style footpegs to plate mount, and many of the early frames were set up for the rider for footpeg height and fore/aft position.

  We can certainly build about anything you need, BUT we will need a sample part or a very good sketch AND a non-refundable deposit before work begins.

  We are working on making our Trackmaster frames more standardized on items like pegs, brake levers, swingarms, etc.  So if you need spares for your new Trackmaster, they'll fit!

Q:  I'm sure the frame I have is a Trackmaster - how can I tell?  Is there anything that ALL Trackmaster frames have in common? Most Trackmaster frames have a continuous frame tube running from the steering head under the tank, down the back of the engine, and down to the lower cradle tubes' cross member.  The swingarm pivot may go through the main tube as well.  Trackmaster's all use a tubular swingarm - ROUND tubing. Most did not have an integral rear frame hoop to mount the fender and/or seat.  The hoop attached at the upper shock mounts with bolts.

• Q:  When can I order?  What's the cost?

  We have some loyal and very patient customers that we need to take care of before we go into full scale production.

  General production should occur mid-year (summer) of '08. 

  Metal (like everything else!) keeps going up, so pricing hasn't been finalized. 

  Production frames should come in under $3,000 depending on accessories and finish.

  Special builds will probably start around $3000 and go up.  Crazy builds will require a large deposit and be charged time and materials.

If you're interested in pricing and production times when they're available, sign up for our email list by sending a blank email to trackmaster@powroll.com.