Comments on: CAPONE https://xs650chopper.com/capone/ Drool. Build. Ride. Check It Out! Sat, 03 Oct 2020 17:15:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Gerard https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-39045 Sat, 01 Mar 2014 05:21:43 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-39045 In reply to Matt Graves.

Beautiful bike! Who makes the wheels?

]]> By: robert https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-38288 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 03:00:50 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-38288 Kick start only?how’s does the a123 battery set-up work with a pamco/PMA?any issues?sick bike…thanks!!!!!

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-36040 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:34:19 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-36040 In reply to misfitskinny.

I have a ’62 Galaxie on air…white walls and a flaked roof. It’s a cool ride. I never finished my ’29 A Sedan. I traded it a few monthes ago. I’m thinking about building another bike this winter, but I’m not sure what I want to build. XS, Triumph, Ironhead, ect.

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-36039 Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:28:08 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-36039 In reply to DAVE RUSSELL.

Thanks man…that’s quite a compliment!!

]]> By: DAVE RUSSELL https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-35934 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:35:50 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-35934 By far the nicest XS ever built IMO , I’ve never seen a better build .
this is the bike that inspired me to start an XS build of my own .

]]> By: misfitskinny https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-35370 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 21:42:58 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-35370 Thanks Matt. What u building on now? I just built a 29 ford coupe model A and another xs that I will b post in on here soon. You can see pcs on my website

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-34272 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 12:30:59 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-34272 Thank you for the kind words!!

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-34271 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 12:29:27 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-34271 In reply to misfitskinny.

I just saw this…thanks man. Good work on the “Capone” seat.

]]> By: misfitskinny https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-33700 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:59:38 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-33700 That bike turned out awesome Mat. One of the best ive seen

]]> By: Boon UK https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-32735 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:57:53 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-32735 It`s an art to get the overall height length and lines just wright and you got the job done. The line from the headstock through the tank and seat, the curve of the seat support over the strutless rear fender bang on! The width of the whitewall is not interrupted by the width of the said fender, the frame brace follows the curve of the tank. I think there is a lot of thought and time gone into Capone. I bet those pipes were a bitch, speaking of which even her shoes match.AL would approve.

]]> By: KENNY M https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-30502 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:48:21 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-30502 In reply to Matt Graves.

When you flipped the rockers did you notice any change in steering? It appears the geometry changes causing less travel to the springs per same amount of wheel travel, therefore it would seem like the ride would seem softer up front. Also did the trail affect the steering at all? thanks

]]> By: antoinette tellez https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29512 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:15:49 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29512 In reply to Matt Graves.

lol thanks guys check me out on model mayhem antoinette1313. fan page on fb coming soon. 🙂 thanks for putting these pics of me with this beautiful bike. <3

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29338 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:52:30 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29338 Thank you. It is an Ardtail from Ardcore Choppers. I believe it is around a 1 1/2″ drop and a 4″ stretch. Keep in mind, the springer is a 4 under with flipped rockers….to help with the stance.

]]> By: Kenny https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29315 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:01:48 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29315 what stretch/drop is the hardtail? perfect stance imo

]]> By: R https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29237 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:04:43 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29237 I totally had this in my watch list when it was on eBay!! I’m in Australia too, wish I was the buyer! 🙁 And I’ve been thinking for a while that Dan used the Cole foster on his builds, probably the slickest most proportioned tank for the 50’s look bobber IMO

]]> By: R https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29236 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:33:47 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29236 I totally had this in my watch list when it was on eBay!! I’m in Australia too, wish I was the buyer! 🙁

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29157 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:51:50 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29157 In reply to Nate.

Thanks…..Jon Ard @ Ardcore did an unbelievable job. They exceeded all expectations!!

]]> By: Nate https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29154 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:09:39 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29154 Right side high pipes! awesome look. great looking bike

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29144 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:43:29 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29144 LMAO…..awesome.

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29143 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:42:38 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29143 In reply to R J from the ole school.

Thanks!! I’m building a ’29 Model A sedan now…but already have another XS frame and motor waiting. I’m not sure what direction I’m going next time around.

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29142 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:39:17 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29142 In reply to John Hughes.

It is a 4″ under DNA with flipped rockers. The pipes are cermachrome. It is a heat resistant ceramic coating.

]]> By: CruzBoos https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29131 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:20:45 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29131 In reply to Andy.

Its the same here in Trinidad. We follow similar outdated British laws with our MOT and they require lights, signals, horn and fenders etc. Thankfully and most regretfully the hamsters here don’t go all out and xray welds. After inspection though everything comes off and she can be ridden around as you wish. Just make sure you’ve got valid insurance when rollin up to a roadblock or they’ll cart your baby away.

]]> By: SenatorX https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29097 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:42:48 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29097 In reply to SenatorX.

thank you and Beautiful bike!!!

]]> By: pickles https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29089 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:28:45 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29089 What else can I say that hasn’t been covered? Congrats on a stunning bike!

]]> By: John Hughes https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29084 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:50:18 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29084 That springer (4″-under?) looks like it was lowered. Did you use one of the kits available? And are the pipes ceramic coated?

]]> By: Doc M https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29083 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:24:31 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29083 Great pictorial and photos. Nice to see an original design!

]]> By: Andy https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29056 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 06:59:20 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29056 In reply to Matt Graves.

Yes this would be very hard to import and register here in Australia. We have regulations that only allow stock bikes to be imported if they are intended for road use. There are legal and illegal ways around this of course.

This encourages modifications to meet specific Australian standards

Our hard tails require engineer inspections & reports in some cases structural welds need to be xrayed, brake tests carried out and yes full fendered as per the rule book db ratings on exhaust note need to comply. headlight, turn signals, no side mounted licence plates, stoplights in correct position, chainguard… the list goes on and on its not easy over here.

]]> By: DENNI$ https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29050 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:08:33 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29050 Nothing else to add, comment-wise. very very nice!

]]> By: R J from the ole school https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29047 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:44:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29047 the BEST show bike Ive ever seen,,,,you have the gift of build,,,,whats next?

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29044 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:22:49 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29044 In reply to Lance Boyle.

I don’t think she would want it out on the net. LOL

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29043 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:21:19 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29043 In reply to SenatorX.

No top motor mount.

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29042 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:19:20 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29042 In reply to Hans from Holland.

Thank you sir!!

]]> By: SenatorX https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29039 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:40:30 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29039 In reply to Matt Graves.

are you running the top motor mount?

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29038 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:38:43 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29038 In reply to Steve Stephenson.

Steve,

They are Avon Venoms 120/70-21 up front and a MT90-16 in the rear. 

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29037 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:30:54 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29037 In reply to Tebo.

The bike is a blast to ride. Pulls good, sounds good, and is straight as an arrow. It’s barebones…but fun!! I’m not familiar with the laws there.

]]> By: Steve Stephenson https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29035 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:25:55 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29035 Great looking bike! Pretty much what I am building right now. I would like to know what tires are on your bike. Thanks!

Steve

]]> By: hellbent1 https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29034 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:31:57 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29034 Best 650 build Ive seen. Great lines. Very cool Old School paint job. An amazing example of what can be done to an ordinary bike

]]> By: Tebo https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29032 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:06:40 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29032 Looks fast standing still…so does the bike! What’s it like to ride? Uhhh, the bike that is… According to some other posts, it may not pass “Inspection” in Australia without some of their ‘required’ equipment (like turn signals, chain guard, front fender, etc.). They sound even more strict there than here in New York State. Top shelf build!

]]> By: El Gaucho https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29030 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:31:55 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29030 Top ten, period. Awesome bike, great lines, great paint, great details. Kudos.

]]> By: crackerjack611 https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29027 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:55:58 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29027 this is the best hardtail I’ve seen in quite some time.

]]> By: ed https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29026 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:54:06 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29026 the springer and bars with the white grips is a good look

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29024 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:27:45 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29024 Thanks for the kind words guys. We poured blood, sweat, and tears into this….along with my wallet!!

]]> By: Matt Graves https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29023 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:21:28 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29023 In reply to SenatorX.

No issues. I shaved all the stock tabs and coil mounts and then the tank was mounted with our brackets. The foster has a deep tunnel, so its easy to get it down low on the bike.

]]> By: Lance Boyle https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29022 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:06:50 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29022 What’s her number?

]]> By: fanoboss https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29020 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:23:59 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29020 why would anyone NOT ride a XS650 ? The tank is awesomeness.

]]> By: SenatorX https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29018 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:45:42 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29018 wow!!! Beautiful!!! Can I ask if you had any fitment issues with the cole foster tank?

]]> By: Hans from Holland https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29016 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:16:55 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29016 Nice Matt!!!!!
That Cole Foster tank is perfect on this XS. Good color choice, whitewalls are matching with the grips. Job well done.

]]> By: Buster https://xs650chopper.com/capone/#comment-29015 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:01:45 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18486#comment-29015 One of the best Ive ever seen.As close to a perfect balance as you could hope to get.Dont scratch it !

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