Comments on: Back 2 BasiXS…Bobber From Hollland

By: Schumin

Schumin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:28:13 +0000

Hi kurz und schmerzlos das Bike ist Wahnsinn wie lange arbeitet man an so einem Motorrad und natürlich der Preis wurde mich freuen über eine Antwort an russianhill@freenet.de danke

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:07:45 +0000

ThanXS Paolo, most of my projects i’ve sold after a year ridin’, just by gettin bored in some kind of way and plans for another project….
But with the B2B it’s a bit different, every time I step in the garage I fell in love, take a look at the sexy lines and wanna ride it.
And that’s what happen often, even at eight in the morning or twelve at night.
Just gotta do it, the smell, sound, feel of the grips. After almost ten thousand miles it still starts at first kick.This is my daily dope. Will do a column update soon.

By: Paolo

Paolo — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:02:47 +0000

A very cool machine, respect! I’m starting my own project soon, I’d love to see more pictures.

By: Pete Larri

Pete Larri — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:45:21 +0000

The Bike is great looking !
any chance of more details?
What is that tank from or was it custom made?
Thanxxxxxxxx

By: Brent

Brent — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:31:58 +0000

Hey Hans,

Sweet bike man! I’m in the process on building a 79′ XS and was wondering if you could tell me what kind of white wall you have on the back of this bike. Thanks and keep up the good work!

By: Teebs

Teebs — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:49:02 +0000

Wow, can you say STANCE? A-GGRESS-IVE It’s like a pit bull straining at the leash.

The attention to detail is amazing. Everything compliments everything else, from the paint right down to the last brass cap. Pure FLOW.

The brass is beautiful. Any chance we could see some closeup detail shots. Like the front hub? The alternator cover? I really want to see that brass.

Incredible, Hans. Thanks for sharing.

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:11:20 +0000

As you can see, and read, in the post; update on the Back 2 BasiXS you can see the new wheels with the tires. They’re Dunlop Trailmasters. Front is 21″ and back is 18″. Bars are made from Honda CBR clip-ons and a H-D electra bars (25mm), while the outerends are made from a 22mm bars to fit the Italian handles.

By: Bob

Bob — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:46:58 +0000

So sweet… can’t even tell you how much I dig your bike. I have been thinking about using dirt track style tires on my bobber for a while. I like the ones you chose… What are they? Also, are the board track bars fabricated or did you find them somewhere? Keep it up man!

By: Weed

Weed — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:27:59 +0000

Ga het nu niet nog moeilijker maken

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:50:36 +0000

Klad joe laik mai crop Kwang! Baibai

By: kwang

kwang — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:00:56 +0000

Hi ..Now I ben Thailand and I like you grop.
My ride Sr400 next maby XS 650 old school.
Thake you .

By: Earl Swagger

Earl Swagger — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:58:42 +0000

Dude that bike is awsome!!! Thats almost exactly the bike i pictured in my head and wish to build. I pictured mine with a Triumph tank, higher bars, and black jugs. That tank is sweet though.

By: Weed

Weed — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:45:12 +0000

Hoppa and a large thumb for Hans.
Goes well with your bike they know him all over the world
Holland rules 🙂

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:50:33 +0000

Jacob,
At that age such wisdom and self-knowledge, deep respect for that!
ThanXS for compliments, dimensions of this frame are totally different than a original frame. This is an aftermarket frame (brand is Zodiac)
which has 3 inch stretch at the rear and a 40 degrees steeringhead.
Sure will give you a lot more info, mail me at hansxs650@planet.nl
This bobber was also in a UK custommagazine a few month ago, will send you also this article (easier for you to read than Dutch…)
Greetz to DiXSie Fla. from Holland.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:54:49 +0000

I am 16 and live in Florida and just want to say that is an awesome bike!!! I am saving money with my job to buy a xs650. (mom is pretty cool).

Can you tellme what you did to the frame to get that look? WHer can I get some more pictures and information on your bike. I dont want to copy, but your bike is just like what I want to build…old skool.

Thank you,
Jacob

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:00:52 +0000

Under what for influence? Well, Jack Daniels….haha.
I like that style racers also, and love the 20/30ties boardtrackers.
Think the bars are responsable for this look on my latest project, the black rims and brass details do the rest. But i’ve got news for you, this bobber recently had a makeover. It has complete different wheels and outstanding tires now. In my column I will post a few pics soon. XSee you.

By: Michael Narozny

Michael Narozny — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:45:51 +0000

Sweet ride. What was your influnces to build that? It looks like a bonneville salt flat racer which I love.

By: Ted

Ted — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:24:10 +0000

“Hans from Holland, keep in touch (with the dutch)” LOVE IT.

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:33:04 +0000

Hello Jan,
Well, also you a warm welcome here! Glad to know your XSteme Easy Dick chop would be soon to watch here to show Dutchies make ass-kickin’ chops. Contact also Ap and others to bring in their creations. Sure got new plans for a chop, several new scored parts are waiting to bolt and weld together…..keep in touch(with the dutch)

By: S!CK

S!CK — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:57:26 +0000

Ha Hans,je XS staat er weer mooi op.
Wat ben je nu aan het bouwen?
Gr. jan(holland)

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:34:43 +0000

ThanXS for the compliments. Hey John, nice to see you here. Come on and share your cool XS with us. About the battery and so, all elec stuff and a small gelbattery is under/ behind the engine.
Get rid of the useless startmotor and use the space!
Leather toolroll is just for…well….for tools. XSee you.

By: john whitehead

john whitehead — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:43:00 +0000

I know this a chopper site but you should look at the rest of the bikes Hans built. All of his work is unbelievable!!

By: SamHam2009

SamHam2009 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:49:16 +0000

Mad love for the xs650. Thats good. love the bike Hans.
Keep up the go work.

By: Spoke78

Spoke78 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:56:19 +0000

That looks kickass! I dig all the brass pieces. So are you going to share with us where the batt and electrical is hidden? maybe in the leather bag?

By: trucker920

trucker920 — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:19:01 +0000

That’s an awesome 650 you built. I like the brass detail. very cool