Comments on: The New ’71 LEADFIST XS https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/ Drool. Build. Ride. Check It Out! Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:34:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: BOBBY D https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-37131 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 03:53:52 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-37131 In reply to leadfist.

When I get luck enough to find a springer, could you give me a rough estimate on modification on it…pretty much the same as on the leadfist 71. I love the squat on that bike…
many thanks
BOBBY D

]]> By: Brandon https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-23742 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:13:46 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-23742 i cannot stop checkin out this bike………..

]]> By: dr ron https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-18459 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:53:33 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-18459 best one i,ve seen in a long wihle, keep t up , great lines dr ron

]]> By: norm younger https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-16461 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:29:28 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-16461 Great bike. the seat is effin awesome.

]]> By: fish https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-16082 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:29:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-16082 love the bike a gal and a half ??? but it looks cool

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-13654 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:51:29 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-13654 Thanks for the compliment Bobby-
I’m really not building custom parts right now… I mostly just build things specifically to fit the bikes I’m working on in my shop.

tcrowe-
if you find a 71, they’re great to work on.

]]> By: tcrowe https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-13649 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:07:49 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-13649 very nice ride how is working on the 71? ive got one im looking at just wondering about that year model

]]> By: BOBBYD https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-13134 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:29:05 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-13134 I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT BUILDING ME A SPRINGER, JUST LIKE THIS ONE…DAMN I LOVE THIS BIKE. THANKS BOBBY DAVIS

]]> By: ps deville https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-12827 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:30:40 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-12827 Yeeeee haaaaaawwww

]]> By: Joshua Rasmussen https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-12747 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 18:52:38 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-12747 Build them and they will sell, it sucks but you I’m sure will top it, cant wait to see more.
Sweet build.

]]> By: Bobbyd https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-11711 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:51:01 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-11711 I HAVE BEEN RIDING AND BUILDING HARLEYS SINCE 1971. THIS BIKE HAS GIVING ME A NEW DRIVE TO BUILD ANOTHER. IT SEEM LIKE ALL THE HARLEY BUILDS HAVE STARTED TO LOOK THE SAME…THE XS IS THE SWEETEST RIDE EVER. CONGRATS AND THANKS.

]]> By: hooversama https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-11472 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:49:13 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-11472 sweet ride…i dig it……dude.

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-11187 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:41:43 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-11187 Thanks for the heads up. It’s all good now.

]]> By: trent reker https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-11163 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 02:53:42 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-11163 dudes cannot leave a message on your blog as it’s set to “team members only.”

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-11162 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 02:37:24 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-11162 i normally build the springers to fit the bike… and the springers i use are normally D and D springers from the 60’s and 70’s that i modify, although i probably should start building custom springers from scratch… i like to recyle. if you come across a springer you would like to use on your bike, i’d be happy to modify it for ya.

]]> By: nixs https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-11161 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 02:27:19 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-11161 mines almost complete minus springs let me know if you want one

]]> By: jonathank2226 https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-11157 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 01:06:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-11157 would you build/sell a springer front end like the one pictured above?

]]> By: lil gromit https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10713 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:07:44 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10713 may try that, sweet bike again, lookn foward 2 c ing ya next project

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10704 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:26:35 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10704 Good luck with your build and thanks again.

]]> By: nixs https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10688 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:20:47 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10688 FOUND IT. GOOD LOOKING MACHINES AND SEATS. YOUR PIT IS PRETTY STELLAR WITH THE HELMET ON!!! IM WORKING ON BUILDING A SPRINGER. TRYING TO USE XS FORK MEASUREMENTS FOR THE BASIC SETUP. YA I DONT HAVE 1200 BUX FOR THE TWISTED SET UP!!!

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10657 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:31:19 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10657 Check out my blog. Leadfistcycles.blogspot.com

]]> By: nixs https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10649 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:54:25 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10649 TWISTED CHOPPER MAKES A 4 UNDER SPRINGER SIMILAR TO YOURS…BUT ITS AROUND 1300! THIS BIKE IS MONEY MAN. R U BUILDING ANOTHER? IN THE FOURTH PIC DOWN LOOX LIKE THERE IS A PROJECT IN THE REFLECTION OF THE THE HEADLIGHT.

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10584 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 13:23:59 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10584 Thanks for all your comments! Lil gromit – i don’t really make copies of anything… especially exhaust. the exhaust on this bike is actually switched… the left is on the right, and vice-versa. i capped off the exhaust with harley pipes to give it a nice sound. hope that’s helpful for ya.

]]> By: tim https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10555 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:39:38 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10555 the bike really does look nice, love the leather

]]> By: lil gromit https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10532 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:11:53 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10532 sweet pipes, you making any copies? give me a email if ya selling some

]]> By: Broman https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10491 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10491 This is one fo the bikes that hooked me on this site. Killer lines, awesome craftsmanship and apparently it’s not a garage trophy. We build ’em to ride so it’s awesome to see some riding shots. Love this bike to death and I hope to build mine close to this with a few of my own twists.

~Bro

]]> By: asshopper choppers https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10320 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 01:04:28 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10320 I really like the way this bike is set up. the pipes I like the most…

]]> By: trent reker https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10300 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:25:19 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10300 love this bike. went to the leadfist blog and put up a post on mine. hope you leadfist guys dig it.

as always ted, great stuff on xs650chopper.

T

]]> By: ed https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10147 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:01:30 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10147 This is one of my all time favorites xs650 bikes. Nothing but all positive to say bout this bike. Great style.

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10126 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:40:01 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10126 I ran this bike at 100mph hittin’ potholes and such and not a problem… just enough clearance. If you think this bike is low, wait until you see the one I’m working on now.

]]> By: ROODIS https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10114 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:56:31 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10114 keep up the good work you dirty rat hope to see you at timmys

]]> By: Bodhi https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-10103 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:15:36 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-10103 So hows that thing handle at highway speeds, looks like you’ve got about 1/2 inch of trail, seems it would be a bit skippy.
Great lookin bike.

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9979 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:20:21 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9979 “Gman” the rear tire size is 450-18.

]]> By: Crazy Tony https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9975 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:41:09 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9975 Mean and Lean! Nice work!

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9886 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:28:13 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9886 The rear section i eye balled.The ground clearance is about 2 to 3 inchs give or take.The rear tire is 18 firestone front is 21 inch avon speedmaster.Thanks again.

]]> By: Justin https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9828 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:47:55 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9828 Amazing job! any chance of getting the specs for the rear section of the frame? What’s the ground clearance?

]]> By: reynoldburton https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9799 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:42:25 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9799 BEAUTYFUL !

]]> By: Rusty Nutz https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9758 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:05:04 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9758 Dude, you need to sell some more bikes. You look like you need to buy some groceries. lol

You’ve got it where it looks like the engine is so heavy it is making the frame sag.

]]> By: kalle https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9684 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:20:20 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9684 HI there.
this bike is SICK!! I absolutely love that fork…..
anybody got hints/tips ideas on how to fit a (new) “harley” springerfork onto a ´98 yamaha thats being bobbed….any help is appreciated.

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9606 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:59:21 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9606 I like to roll side ways. I’ve never use a front brake.She would stop pretty damn good for me. Everyone is different.

]]> By: alfredo https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9599 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:58:46 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9599 QUESTION: How does this bad boy stop with just the rear brake? Does it feel like it gets enough grip? I am curious and want to run mine the same way. . .

Nice ride btw!

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9598 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:27:40 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9598 craigslists.

]]> By: Jonny https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9597 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:16:15 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9597 New to this, but having a hard time understanding how you fit a springer on the stock front end. Where did u buy the springer? Great job on the bike

]]> By: cassio https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9595 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:54:40 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9595 yes yes yes
the details are what makes this bike. love the short springer set up

]]> By: jason https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9585 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:21:29 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9585 2 words:
fu*king rad

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9581 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:54:26 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9581 I’ve had the throttle a long time. I’t might of came off a triumph or something.

]]> By: sean from boston https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9576 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:36:32 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9576 What’s the throttle off of?

]]> By: Brian https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9574 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:29:45 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9574 how many dead presidents did it go for?

]]> By: The Attache https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9573 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:40:19 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9573 really dig the gusset/bracket for the gas tank.

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9566 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:09:39 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9566 to grow a sweet beard like mine requires the ancient scottish technique.
and my lovely girl does the awesome leatherwork on all the seats.

]]> By: Jeff https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9565 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:15:37 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9565 Very cool bike … but … how do I grow a beard like that?

]]> By: Brian https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9557 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:03:14 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9557 beautiful job, springer is perfect on the bike!

]]> By: Mark MacPherson https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9549 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:26:10 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9549 Very cool bike !

]]> By: Brokenmotorcycle https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9539 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:28:14 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9539 Hi All, wanting to do a hydraulic clutch conversion, any info on whats best to use, dimensions etc would be greatly recieved.
Thanks

]]> By: Kevin https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9537 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:25:45 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9537 That exhaust has surely ruined many a car-driver’s left ear drum, and almost mine. She will be missed but not forgotten,and there will be more to come!

]]> By: Dead Ed https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9534 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:16:03 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9534 this has got to be an all time favorite for me…GO LEAD FIST!!! love the stance as well as the front end!! very sick in deed!!

]]> By: J-C https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9532 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:24:45 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9532 This has got to be one of the nicest bikes I’ve ever seen not too flashy and keeps with the era of the bike. Love it…make more…want to see more…

]]> By: shawn https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9529 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:11:23 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9529 another bad ass xs…

]]> By: leadfist https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9528 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:42:17 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9528 Thanks for the feedback. The springer is roughly 2.5 feet. The front part of the frame is bone stock.The tail section is custom build minus the axel plates.

]]> By: brian Morris https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9527 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:51:37 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9527 awesome bike! whats length measurement of that custom cut-off springer?

]]> By: Tracy https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9526 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:48:08 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9526 If you still have that old front wheel laying around I would love to buy it for my next build. let me know. trayshd@hotmail.com

]]> By: Zombie https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9525 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:40:47 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9525 Whats the rake and stretch on that? is it a weld on or a custom frame?

]]> By: JET36 https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9523 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:07:30 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9523 Flippen sweet! Nice n low

]]> By: mark max pain https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9521 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:41:33 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9521 great seat love the front bike looks great

]]> By: 6thof7thgarcia https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9515 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:28:36 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9515 Nice, really nice, ditto on the exhaust and love the low stance

]]> By: ant https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9514 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:22:53 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9514 bitchin. love the stance and the exhaust.

]]> By: sean from boston https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9510 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:34:44 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9510 bitchin bike man I love it, the leather work is great.

]]> By: Shawn Dennis https://xs650chopper.com/the-new-71-leadfist-xs/#comment-9509 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:34:38 +0000 https://xs650chopper.com/?p=9308#comment-9509 great bike dude…….

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