[HD48FL]

While it's nice to maintain history and not chop up something that is correct and in good condition, what about the rest of the bike? If it was a totally stock, oem machine, then I'd say leave it alone. Otherwise, chop the hell out of that frame, beauty is that you will have still have your titled frame in the end. If you use an aftermarket frame, and there are plenty of choices, then you'd have to do a special construction.

 

[HD48FL]

False. You dont turn in the title, it stays with the post 69 frame.

so I could buy a after market frame..and keep the title with the original?...

I have never used a aftermarket frame...always used the original..

The original title would have to stay with the oem frame. If you sold it, the title would go with it. It's not any benefit to you to "keep the original" title once you go special construction. The aftermarket framed bike will have it's own title and the original title would be useless to that bike because the frame numbers wouldn't match.

 

[HD48FL]

every state is different, check yours before you make a decision.
Bunch-o-choices
Chop yours- the title will remain as is.
If you get aftermarket, you may have to get a "built" title or just use your own and keep your frame at home.
Get a pre-number frame and chop it - use your title or built title
get after market- graft your numbered neck on keep your title
get aftermarket- stamp your numbers on it and keep your original frame (hidden)

it's not against the law to restamp numbers- it's only illegal to alter them
Although sometimes it takes a judge and a couple of lawyers to decide

^Bad advice all around, except for the first option^

There are only two ways to look at this:

1) Chop your oem frame and keep everything the way it is.

2) Use an aftermarket frame/mso and get it titled as a special construction.

Keep it simple and chop your oem frame, everything will still match and you won't be playing any games.