Comments on: Homebuilt Budget XS650 Update https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/ Drool. Build. Ride. Check It Out! Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:26:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 By: Griz https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-33834 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 06:53:27 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-33834 48 miles on her to date for shakedown. No issues. Tracks true. Goes straight down the road without hands on the bars. It’s never-ending; tweak this, replace that. Cold start on the 2nd kick. Warm start on the first. The seat shock has been a back saver. High pain levels prohibit long rides but the sprung seat enabled a 16 mile ride last week. A record for me the past few years. I smile every time I see her sittin in the shop. So encouraged how she turned out that I picked up a ’66 Sporty project with a springer front end that I’ll be chopping. But again, it’s never-ending. She puts a big ole grin on my face but there’s so much to improve upon. Thanks to everyone for the ideas and encouragement.

-Thanks
-Griz

]]> By: CruzBoos https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-30311 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:43:46 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-30311 She ain’t a Cheetah girl that would demand a high toll but she’ll do you on 42nd St anytime and that’s the name of the game. Whenever you are ready to roll .. she’s there for you and willing to play.

]]> By: El Gaucho https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29460 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 23:31:17 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29460 Best bang for the buck, for sure.

]]> By: Griz https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29282 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:03:49 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29282 Thanks for the kind words everyone. The bars have been updated to something a little bit higher and a bit more pull-back. The Harley take-off seat has been swapped out for something with the same support (butt space) but a much slimmer profile. I’m gonna finally cave and install a PMA system. I hear ya on the comments about it looking weird (the fender will get radiused, that’ll help a bit), but the riding position is what makes it worth it. I’ve got a blown-out back (4 discs with muscle and nerve damage) so riding position is what mattered to me. Everyone who’s sat on it says they want one just like it. I won’t argue with “funny lookin” or whatever else, but to be comfy and able to go for rides makes it all worth it. Health issues have been holding me back but she’s sitting in my shop now, ready to button up a few things then stripped down for my wife to paint and powdercoat. And again, huge thanks to my Dad (he’s on the bike in the pics) for sharing all of his wisdom. I’d love to build more with him. Even when we’re arguing about the build, it’s all worth it. I can finally say for sure that she’ll be on the road this spring. Really. I mean it this time 😀

-Thanks everyone. I’ll be sure to send in pics when she’s finally finished.

]]> By: Griz https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29281 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 08:02:00 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29281 Thanks for the kind words everyone. The bars have been updated to something a little bit higher and a bit more pull-back. The Harley take-off seat has been swapped out for something with the same support (butt space) but a much slimmer profile. I’m gonna finally cave and install a PMA system. I hear ya on the comments about it looking weird (the fender will get radiused, that’ll help a bit), but the riding position is what makes it worth it. I’ve got a blown-out back (4 discs with muscle and nerve damage) so riding position is what mattered to me. Everyone who’s sat on it says they want one just like it. I won’t argue with “funny lookin” or whatever else, but to be comfy and able to go for rides makes it all worth it. Health issues have been holding me back but she’s sitting in my shop now, ready to button up a few things then stripped down for my wife to paint and powdercoat. And again, huge thanks to my Dad (he’s on the bike in the pics) for sharing all of his wisdom. I’d love to build more with him. Even when we’re arguing about the build, it’s all worth it. I can finally say for sure that she’ll be on the road this spring. Really. I mean it this time 😀

-Thanks everyone. I’ll be sure to send in pics when she’s finally finished.

]]> By: dan https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29266 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:36:15 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29266 I can’t hate on this Scot dude! Its to frigen cool.and what a great idea for seat shock.

]]> By: Grumpy https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29261 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 07:52:34 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29261 Looked good to me ‘WITH OR WITHOUT” a rider on board Great job………………

]]> By: Brendan_mp https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29251 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:42:05 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29251 Love the bike man. So envious. And cheap too. Can’t wait to see it with a little paint…and a better seat. 😉

]]> By: Jherrid https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29247 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:57:33 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29247 Rad scoot man! i love garage built affordable machines. That seat however… it’s got to go! 86!

]]> By: Joe McNinch https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29246 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:36:02 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29246 In reply to Greg.

I was thinking the exact same thing, what an ugly bike. Then I saw what it looks like with someone sitting on it and totally changed my opinion. It is amazing how a small project turns into a big one quick. Change one thing, then you’re like damn now i need to do this, and now this. But the time spent with friends and family bonding over a project is worth more than anything else when it comes to things like this, plus you learn so much. Thanks for the post.

]]> By: Al https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29245 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:23:49 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29245 cool, build nice seat spring idea could tweak the rear fender so it fits the tire radius better ( use a couple of 2x4s ) excellent time well spend with Dad good luck hoping to see update soon !

]]> By: Greg https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29242 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:26:54 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29242 I thought this bike was super ugly at first, till I saw you sitting on it. It looks cool. I would personally have handlebars that come back a little bit so I wouldn’t have to reach forward as much. Pretty cool though.

]]> By: Barney https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29241 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:56:06 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29241 Cool seat spring idea!

]]> By: sinbin https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29240 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:28:54 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29240 Thelat could be a kymco scooter and the time you spent with your dad makes it one of the greatest rides you’ll ever have. Nice work guys, keep it up. Ohh and nice lookin rat..

]]> By: buster https://xs650chopper.com/homebuilt-budget-xs650-update/#comment-29239 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:21:03 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=18407#comment-29239 Yeah man …..thats neat ! id like to ride that rat !

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