Comments on: Update.. XS Slim-First build 81′ Brat

By: grooves

grooves — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:11:31 +0000

Great looking xs. Nice article in the horse too. Paint job makes the bike eh?

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:18:22 +0000

@Vinny, its a stock 18″ wheel.

By: Vinny

Vinny — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:49:45 +0000

What size rear wheel do you have? Can’t find the dunlop in a 16.

By: Pat Nice

Pat Nice — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:12:22 +0000

Im not very tall.like 5ten, is the bent rails… Do I cut out all the b.s. stock electric hoousing? Zaw saw? And battery n electric…. Heeeeeeeeeelp

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:06:59 +0000

@ David- you didn’t leave an email address man, I can be reached at Bwpg70@att.net if you have questions. @ Derek- I think most people think of brats as swing arm and shocks but more specifically, bent seat rails.

By: derek

derek — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:32:21 +0000

kinda new to this.. but my question is. what exactly is a “brat”?? i’m obviously not sure, but i think its a bike with a swing arm and shocks instead of a hardtail??

By: David

David — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:11:46 +0000

i’m looking for a 650 bobber please send email i well respond thank you David

By: Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:26:53 +0000

I love the rims with the black powder coat nice touch. The paintjob on the tank is really nice too.

By: El Diablo Negro

El Diablo Negro — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:04:34 +0000

I CAN DIG IT FO SHO!!!! I WANT TO TAKE MINE DOWN A SIMILAR ROUTE, LOVIN THE BRAT STYLE FOR A WHILE NOW.

By: Chopper Ed

Chopper Ed — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:05:56 +0000

No jealousy here my brother. Nuttin’ but admiration of the ride yer sportin’ there catdaddy and I’m a lookin’ furward to the moonshine powerslidin’ trainin’ too DaddyO.

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:45:36 +0000

I WANNA “get drunk on moonshine and wipe out while turning donuts on wet grass with it! “. Sounds like chracter building…

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:34:45 +0000

@ Chopper Ed- I had kind of forgot that there were actually two brake light set-ups in these pictures. Don’t be jealous Ed, I can teach you how to power slide! I can also teach you how to get drunk on moonshine and wipe out while turning donuts on wet grass with it!

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:42:13 +0000

I sure as hell didn’t notice it, LOL.

By: Chopper Ed

Chopper Ed — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:31:15 +0000

P.S. Pssst! Yo Bill…no one noticed the tail light change up you slickster…shhh, I won’t tell. Congrat’s on the fine craftmanship pal. Sweet lookin’ ride.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:52:16 +0000

@ Dave- It’s just a mustang but the tunnel got lowered as low as I could get it and the petcock still clear the top of the motor.That new one that Low Brow is selling looks VERY similar. @ Scott H- No, the shocks are not just for looks. After looking at the pictures posted here I can see why you asked, they all make it look a little closer than it is. It does rub a little when I hit something abrupt but it doesn’t hit really hard. There is actually about 2″ of tire clearance up inside the fender, but it IS slightly too close. I think a quality set of shocks (those are just cheap Rebel shocks) with a stiffer spring rate will fix it. Keep in mind that I’m a narrow sob though.

By: scott halbleib

scott halbleib — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:42:25 +0000

nicely done! quick question – are the shocks just for look? if not i’m trying to figure how u get any suspension travel w/ the seat right on the render which is laying right on the rear tire.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:09:46 +0000

Awsome bike! What kind of gastank is that?

By: pickles

pickles — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:17:56 +0000

Killer ride. I fully dig this build!

By: COBY

COBY — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:11:49 +0000

All the pics i have are too large but i will try again and by the way im not shooting down anyone i like his bike my paint was just alot of work with all the hidden graphics and free hand pinstripe everywhere

By: Bouncy Bouncy

Bouncy Bouncy — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:38:06 +0000

Boys will be boys!

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:38:14 +0000

Thanks for all the compliments guys, yeah Billy it pays off for sure and elbow grease is FREE! Hans, I’ve seen your build threads and a compliment from you means alot so thanks. Coby, go ahead and mix in a lower case letter every now and then. Thanks again Ted, it looks great and you do a hell of a job.

By: Blacksmithbilly

Blacksmithbilly — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:40:45 +0000

I like it alot Bill.
All that hard work pays off!

By: reynoldburton

reynoldburton — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:33:35 +0000

C´mon Coby, lets see some pics for those who have no access to the horse mag – I would really like to see your ride

By: Kaveeks

Kaveeks — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:43:13 +0000

Very nice build man. I freaking love that tank! Any chances you could post some close ups of it?

By: Barney

Barney — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:12:22 +0000

I have this month’s issue of The Horse. I remember seeing a few XSs in there. What pages are your guys’ on?

By: COBY

COBY — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:04:43 +0000

MY BIKE IS IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE (AUGUST)OF THE HORES TOO MINE IS THE BLUE XS THAT SAYS COBYS XS BUT IT WONT LET ME POST MY PICS SO YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT THE MAG TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK BUT I DO THINK I TAKE THE CAKE WITH THE PAINT BUT I LOVE YOURS TOO I RESPECT ANY 60s-70s METALFLAKE CANDY PAINT JOBS NOT VERY MANY OUT THERE ANYWAYS NICE JOB ON THE BIKE OHH AND ITS PRETTY COOL BOTH OF US MADE THE MAGAZINE SAME MONTH

By: Fabbastard

Fabbastard — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:12:10 +0000

Ya, pretty funky tank!

By: Old bastard

Old bastard — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:44:40 +0000

''Nice job''.

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:57:04 +0000

Great Detail Work!

By: HELLBENT

HELLBENT — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:31:28 +0000

Killer build, good job.

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:42:15 +0000

Great ride, nice details, perfect proportions !!!
Like the matching grips for sure !!!

By: Barney

Barney — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:39:01 +0000

I like the color, haven’t seen too many like that. I know exactly what you mean by the rear fender, something that should take 5 minutes to bolt on had to be messed with for a few weeks on mine. Nice fender mountains lol.

By: Guy

Guy — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:18:01 +0000

PRETTY BIKE.

By: Edgar Echevarria

Edgar Echevarria — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:41:09 +0000

I have a question.. . . . What things or accesories made the brat style. . . thanks

By: dave

dave — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:07:37 +0000

nice touch taking pictures at sandrock

By: rexxis

rexxis — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:27:57 +0000

Love it, one of my fav brats.
My favorite part would have to be the drilled LHS case cover.
I’m prolly gonna do something similar now bc of your bike.

Great ride!!!!!!!

By: norm younger

norm younger — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:11:55 +0000

I’m not much of a brat fan but cool bike.

By: Idaho Jared

Idaho Jared — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:45:18 +0000

Sweet build!