Comments on: FongBros replica https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/ Drool. Build. Ride. Check It Out! Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:24:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: McLeod https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-28634 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:24:01 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-28634 I’m interested in doing a 4″ stretch frame with 4″ of ground clearance. THe stock TC BROS pre-fab frame is only 3″ of stretch and has 5″ of ground clearance! I’m liking what you did here with the 4″ stretch – I’m curious of two things.

1. what is the ground clearance?
2. did you fabricate the rear end section yourself? If so, mind sharing you specs/plans?

Great build. I’m moving soon, but after that I’m going to be starting into my ’78 XS.

]]> By: Rick https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-15996 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:28:58 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-15996 Does anyone know what happened to Daddygcycles ??

]]> By: oelil https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-13931 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:54:13 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-13931 cool

]]> By: denis https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-12153 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:24:34 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-12153 Yes its the same tree

]]> By: Mark https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-11541 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:57:46 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-11541 Denis,

Will the xs360 triple trees accomodate xs400 forks? Thanks, Mark

]]> By: Speedin' Doug https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-11121 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:43:41 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-11121 The bike looks great, you and your brother build an amazing motorcycle. Stop by the bar again sometime soon

]]> By: Mick https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10943 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:54:05 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10943 I’m not really a fan of your frames but hay its your thing. I am a HUGE fan of how helpful you are to everyone and just wanted to give you some props for being down to help out. Your good people in my book.

Mick

]]> By: Grease Nipples https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10629 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:49:35 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10629 A Fong Bros replica made by the Fong Bros themselves. The mind boggles.

]]> By: fongbros https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10574 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 03:23:50 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10574 Ebay. Look for vintage fog light and I try to use ones that are not sealed beam so a 12v bulb can be fitted

]]> By: jesus https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10460 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:49:52 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10460 Ok. what I mean is where can I get a yellow light like that to fit my stuff.

]]> By: Idaho chad https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10437 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:47:37 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10437 once again another beautiful ride! good job Dennis, and thanks for the info on the 400 front end.

]]> By: fongbros https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10425 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:12:44 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10425 I just think the yellow lights give the bike that little something extra. I am having an xs delivered soon so the frame article may be coming up.

]]> By: RRULE https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10353 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:48:14 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10353 Im loving the yellow lens head light, wanted one for my bike but had to settle for a bulb cover, 4 settling decision ain’t bad. But love the bars and tank they got a good feel to em. I’d be interested in trying out the feel. All in all sweet build man.

]]> By: ipswevy https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10322 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:28:12 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10322 When I finish my xs650 build this one will be the inspiration for the second build. Fongbros replica is outstanding!

]]> By: fongbros https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10301 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:03:41 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10301 I do not have the spoke length, but I’m sure buchanans (who makes the spokes) does. You can use a dirtbike rim. That’s what they are on this bike. Any 36 hole dirtbike rim should be fine.

]]> By: tadd442 https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10297 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:36:29 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10297 Dennis, that looks to be a 21″ rim up front, do you have the spoke lengths? I an using a XS400 drum hub as well. Also, what type of rim is that? Any reason I couldn’t use a dirt bike rim?

]]> By: Rusty Nutz https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10278 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:10:41 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10278 When you have built one of these, you have to ask yourself, “If I parked this in a Dairy Queen parking lot, would it frighten the parents?” If the answer is yes, then you have done it right.

]]> By: jesus https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10274 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:30:20 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10274 thanks and good stuff!

]]> By: fongbros https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10265 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:42:01 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10265 Thanks everyone. Here are all your answers. Yes it has an xs400 front end. The forks for disc brake wheels are not the same and do no have the slug for the drum. I never posted the frame how to because I found a local welder who is doing my frames now. The last one I did myself was on my cream bike. I am about to build another, so I may do it myself and write the article. Yes the ignition is outstanding. The advantage of the xs400 front is it’s a low cost way to use a drum.

]]> By: Rusty Nutz https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10257 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:13:07 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10257 All hail the Fong Bros.

]]> By: ritzkraker https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10252 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 20:09:46 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10252 bad ass … a fong bros. production bike … im going to be needing a quote , ritzkraker@comcast.net

]]> By: Sean from boston https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10247 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:46:02 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10247 The bike looks crazy, so you approve the ignition then? What’s the difference? Bike looks crazy good

]]> By: jesus https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10243 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:16:16 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10243 what is the benefit of a xs 400 fork and when are we gonna see that frame build?

]]> By: Mark https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10229 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:14:17 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10229 Denis,

Did you use the xs360/xs400 front end again and swap steering stems? Do you know if all xs400 forks, even the ones with front discs, have the slot to run xs400 front drum brakes? Great bike as usual! Cheers, Mark

]]> By: theirie1 https://xs650chopper.com/fongbros-replica/#comment-10219 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 01:19:07 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9754#comment-10219 I want one… Love it.

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