Comments on: Black.. the new Black https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/ Drool. Build. Ride. Check It Out! Sun, 15 May 2022 00:46:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 By: Nooovie https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-13344 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:31:30 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-13344 Hey Brett!

Sweet XS man. I love these blacked out rides, and you definitely rocked this one out. I’m doing things a little opposite of you… I have a 76 Honda CB550F Cafe, which is a blast, and now I’m building and XS bobber from an 81. Black frame with flat black tins. It’s gonna be a tough choice which one to roll out on a sunny day.

I was wondering if you would be willing to share more pics and info on your build. Am curious which rear master cylinder you used (from which bike) and how you set up your rear caliper stay. Looks like you fabbed a slotted tab? How’s that working out vs. a heim joint linkage? Any info would be appreciated. I can reciprocate with Honda knowledge. You can hit me up at mikethejeepguy*at*gmail.com

]]> By: mark max pain https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-9499 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:24:22 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-9499 killer looking bike great job

]]> By: brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-9490 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:05:07 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-9490 hey danj
i’m 5’8″ and 210lbs, the whole package is just a hair small-ish but that is what i wanted, something quick and nimble to scoot around town, and the TC hard tail is designed with the stock length forks in mind and keeps it really level.

]]> By: brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-9489 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:59:54 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-9489 stock wheels and stock brakes

]]> By: Ryan https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-9483 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:54:17 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-9483 is that a 650 front brake rotor that you used on the rear? Did you use a stock disk brake hub and rear axle bolt off a 650 or did you have to fab one?

]]> By: chevy53 https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-8430 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:45:58 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-8430 black always looks good

]]> By: DanJ https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-8012 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:54:25 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-8012 @Brett kind of awkward question but any chance you would post a pic of you sitting on it? I’m 5’11” 250lbs and want to see if I should get the tail you got or something with more than a 3″ stretch.

Also, as Dane asked, does the TC Bros tail with stock rake make the frame sit un-level?

]]> By: Brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7633 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:06:32 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7633 thanks Justin
i got those mirrors off of ebay here:

]]> By: Justin https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7614 Tue, 18 May 2010 01:22:28 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7614 love all the little brass accents, what kind of mirrors are those?

]]> By: Brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7547 Thu, 13 May 2010 20:53:48 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7547 hey Luke
the handle bar switches are little tiny toggle switches and pushbuttons and i made some really small aluminum housings that bolt directly to the bars and all of the wiring is inside the bars.

]]> By: Luke4554 https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7513 Tue, 11 May 2010 22:37:18 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7513 Hey looks good man. Curious what are you using for a turn signal switch for your indicators? Are you just using the factory one or an aftermarket one?

]]> By: Brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7417 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:12:42 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7417 thanks for all the possitive comments guys 🙂 i can’t wait to start my next xs chop…….after my cb cafe project i got goin on right now.

]]> By: Blackwidow https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7404 Fri, 07 May 2010 11:07:49 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7404 nice bike really clean

]]> By: Nightster https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7316 Sun, 02 May 2010 13:42:15 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7316 @ Ted…I hate email its so easy to mistake what people write…As for the bike its coming along I may have it done by the end of summer in time for one ride. I will post some more pics soon.

]]> By: Ted https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7310 Sun, 02 May 2010 03:25:59 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7310 @ Nightster – What are you talking about. I was simply commenting that it takes a moment to notice the detail work. Like YOU said! No need to act like a little girl.. but re-reading it I could see how you would think I was belittling your comment. That’s not how I meant it to be taken. Simple misunderstanding I suppose.

How is your bike coming along http://www.xs650chopper.com/2010/02/christopher-first-bike

]]> By: Nightster https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7306 Sat, 01 May 2010 22:23:47 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7306 Hey has any body used the dual seat shocks that LaRosa sells on ebay, I just bought them for my chopper build. I hope I don’t have the same problem as Brett and Bodhi

]]> By: Nightster https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7305 Sat, 01 May 2010 22:14:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7305 @Ted why are u commenting on my comment, trying to be a smart a$$

]]> By: brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7304 Sat, 01 May 2010 21:12:48 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7304 thanks guys, and by the way those are my pipes i made from scratch. i have seen the Ardcore ones and that is what i went for, i have those little 3″ baffles from jcwhitney in each one and it really made the tone of the exhaust alot more tollerable.

]]> By: bloodhound https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7303 Sat, 01 May 2010 17:47:21 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7303 I love those axle adjusters.

]]> By: Brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7284 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:59:17 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7284 hey ryan the shock for the seat is way too stiff, i just went with a cheepy scooter shock for the looks and the spring is crazy stiff but my 240lbs of man flab moves it a little, but any normal sized guy will think it’s solid mounted, i’d go with the “chopper shox” they seem to have the right spring rates.

]]> By: Ryan Villetard https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7279 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:09:15 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7279 How do you like the chopper shox shock on your seat? is it a fairly comfy ride? I’m trying to decide whether i should ge shocks or just the old springs.. the shox look like they would be very stiff…?

]]> By: mike https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7277 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:49:32 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7277 nice job lots of excellent details & pin work also

]]> By: Brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7272 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:19:14 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7272 thanks for all comments guys and yeah im not diggin the mirrors too much as well, but i’m just tryin to keep johnny law off my back.

and yes i made the mid controls and not really wanting to make another set, but glad you like ’em.

]]> By: bikerfreedom https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7262 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:27:58 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7262 Good-looking scooter. I second primitive, lose the mirrors or put smaller ones that go in the end of the bars. just my opinion, very nicely done bike.

]]> By: Primitive https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7259 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:12:12 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7259 LOOKS GOOD, NICE JOB, NOW LOSE THE MIRRORS

]]> By: Ted https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7242 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:29:39 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7242 @Nightster At first glance you don’t really notice the “little details” on this bike. It takes a minute to see the detail work.

]]> By: Nightster https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7240 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:43:50 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7240 Nice job on the bike, I like the little details (axle adjusters, pegs and kicker). You should start selling the axle adjusters its a nice touch.

]]> By: Dane Bogaard https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7231 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:22:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7231 Did you find that the TC Bros hard tail with the standard front forks caused the bottom of the frame to slope forward and not level?

]]> By: kenb https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7223 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:22:12 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7223 sure likin your detail work, I for one would like more photos, and whats a decal cutting machine? razor blade? nice work!!!!

]]> By: random_guy https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7220 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:50:44 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7220 Where did you get the forward controls? Are they custom? If so . . . . . interested in making more . . .? 😉

]]> By: Brett https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7219 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:19:00 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7219 thanks, foot pegs, shift/brake pedal tips and grips i machined from brass, the axle adjusters are actualy aluminum painted brass….yes i said painted lol.

]]> By: Mike Finney https://xs650chopper.com/black-the-new-black/#comment-7212 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:30:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=8248#comment-7212 Great job on the bike! Are the axle adjusters and footpegs plated ?

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