Comments on: Ben’s new build, “The 23” https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/ Drool. Build. Ride. Check It Out! Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:02:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Bikepilot https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38362 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 16:02:36 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38362 In reply to Kory.

Kory, do you ever get over to Curley’s Hauser Junction on Thursdays in the summer?

]]> By: derek https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38310 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:31:10 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38310 awesome, thanks! your bike turned out great man

]]> By: Ben https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38306 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:05:15 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38306 In reply to derek.

I used Honda 23″ front rims both front and rear. Used the Yamaha rear hub and ordered spokes from Buchanan’s.

]]> By: Ben https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38305 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:03:40 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38305 In reply to Kory.

I actually live in Tucson, AZ. I had the ca, rephased by Matt Riggs in Spokane.

]]> By: Ben https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38304 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:02:10 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38304 In reply to bikepilot.

Yea, the reply was slow getting posted.

]]> By: Ben https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38303 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 03:01:01 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38303 In reply to bikepilot.

I made the front fork myself from plans in the Chopper Builder’s Handbook.

]]> By: Ben https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38302 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 02:59:55 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38302 In reply to Joel.

A guy named Matt Riggs.

]]> By: derek https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38301 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 01:53:15 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38301 i was wondering what wheel spoke and hub combo you used? I’m having a hard time finding any rear 23in rims! thanks

]]> By: bikepilot https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38293 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 02:24:21 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38293 In reply to ben.

Uuuhhh…. I don’t see any reply one post up….

]]> By: Kory https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38292 Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:54:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38292 Funny I also live in Spokane . We have built about a dozen xs’s over the past 5 years . Would like to see it sometime.when the weather warms up we ride Thursdays.

]]> By: El Gaucho https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38246 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 02:55:10 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38246 Yes! That’s what I’m talking about!

]]> By: ben https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38232 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:30:28 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38232 In reply to bikepilot.

I did the front fork myself from plans published in The Coppers Builder’ Handbook. Cam info is in my reply one post up.

]]> By: tadd442 https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38193 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:18:24 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38193 Amazing work!

]]> By: William A. https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38189 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 14:17:09 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38189 Wow, I love it!…You have a true eye for design and fantastic metal working skills (I am a little envious). The fact you did it on a tight budget makes it that much more special.

William

]]> By: DENNI$ https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38188 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 13:31:14 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38188 wow, so MANY features to like on your creation. Love the overall, and the many details as well. Excellent composition!

]]> By: bikepilot https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38187 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 08:51:42 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38187 That is clean and minimalistic. Just the way I like it. I also would like to know who did the cam rephase, as I live in a community neighboring Spokanistan. Love the front fork… who made it..?

]]> By: Joel https://xs650chopper.com/bens-new-build-the-23/#comment-38186 Tue, 24 Dec 2013 07:39:13 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=19608#comment-38186 Sweet ride! I live in Spokane and need to rephase my cam. Who did yours?

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