Comments on: xs650 Boardtracker

By: duder

duder — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:56:05 +0000

this bike is so dope, I hope mine comes out half this nice. the 2 21inch wheels are classy as is the brass fender. nice job man

By: mike lytle

mike lytle — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:33:00 +0000

just had to look at this beautiful build again……………i”m still very impressed!!!!!!!!!!

By: Strafemall

Strafemall — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:48:56 +0000

Jeezuz ! What an incredible build ! Great imagination and skill to turn out such a unique bike !

By: Joe McNinch

Joe McNinch — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:25:39 +0000

WOW! thats about all i can say… One of a kind. Could you post a video I bet those pipes bark like crazy!

great job

By: theirie1

theirie1 — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:26:33 +0000

That is one of the coldest build..Ever!

By: almodesem

almodesem — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:58:31 +0000

spyder ski wear
spyder jacket
spyder monterosa

By: RVflyer

RVflyer — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:10:08 +0000

I love the look of this bike…it has a timeless look that will remain in vogue forever. I was wondering what kind of rims those were? Dont know where you found 23″ tires for it but I’ll bet there aren’t many options available. Masterfully done…congrats!

By: mike lytle

mike lytle — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:11:36 +0000

i’ve left a comment on this bike here before, but i keep coming back to look more and more. in my humble opinion this is without a doubt my number 1 pick for design and build that i have seen on this, or for that matter, any site. as before i am totally blown away.

By: norm younger

norm younger — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:11:17 +0000

Love the sheetmetal.

By: mike

mike — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:17:10 +0000

to build something like this you need to get completely OFF the envelope because just being on the edge you are still going to be only stationary. something conjured up in a dream, hammered out at the forge, assembled only during the full moon and,ridin with reverance. beautifully executed, thanks for sharing. I am totally blown away!!!!!!!

By: flyboy

flyboy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:18:36 +0000

Very nicely done! Was wondering where you got the tires? I have a project going with 21″ wheels and need some tires for it…especially the rear. May need to go to a 23″ wheel.
Thanks for sharing,
Flyboy

By: castironmeyer

castironmeyer — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:54:36 +0000

Outstanding build, trully unique! Would love to see more like this one. Enjoy!

By: jason

jason — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:34:23 +0000

love the bike – 1 quetion. i dont see a spring to get the rear brake shifter to return to the “rest” position. may i ask how you set that up? ive been trying to rig up my rear drum linkage and can get it to actuate ok but not to return after depressing the pedal. and my setup isnt nearly as clean as yours!! thanks and again a beautiful bike.

By: Gerry

Gerry — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 16:03:39 +0000

Just AWESOME, I do likes old school, and THAT be OOOOLD school.
2 things I would definitely add …
Tail light
License Plate
Unless of course your racing it…would love to bomb around the streets though.

By: Ron

Ron — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:15:27 +0000

Work or art. Besides all the other questions I have, how did you shave the Yamaha off the clutch cover wothout going through?

By: Blacksmithbilly

Blacksmithbilly — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:59:47 +0000

I’ve enjoyed watching the progress on this bike.
Just some great craftsmanship..

By: Mark MacPherson

Mark MacPherson — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:59:49 +0000

Wicked !

By: Harry Carmony

Harry Carmony — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:20:35 +0000

I commented on your previous post, – asking how people feel when they get passed by a 1917 POPE doing 130 mph….
I marvelled on the fabricating skills, the aesthetics, and a Most Extrordinarily Good Natured Attitude and Imagination…(!!!!!!!!!)
This Motorcycle Almost Adds Another Demention…- I dont lack for Imagination, – but I have to say your Fabricating Skills and Abilities Put The Fear of God in Me and Most…”Brilliant” is the word for this Work of Art…
I look at the photographs – entranced…- and then suddenly it hits me..- Imagine this thing in REAL LIFE..- It throws my brain over to a Whole New Area of Braincells…
You set a Hell Of An Example Here in Every Way…-most of which cant really be followed by most of us…- but one lesson here that Really Jumps Out at Me that we can All Try to Remember – Is:
“DONT LET ANYONE BRING YOU DOWN,…IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING, -DO IT” !!!!!!!!!

By: Pickles

Pickles — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:58:28 +0000

Steady pushin that innovation! Killer build, and keep em comin!

By: chevy53

chevy53 — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 08:56:20 +0000

hell yea, unique and different.

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:09:09 +0000

Jzhope – ya, I think it’s cool that it doesn’t have Yamaha anywhere on it. The bikes ghosted and no one will have a clue as to what make it is unless they know the xs..

By: Jzhope

Jzhope — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:39:25 +0000

I like that they took the yamaha name off the side case. I have a couple of bikes like that. I love it when we stop somewhere and all the Harley guys have to ask “what is it?” Makes all the hard work worth it!

By: Twinsarehot

Twinsarehot — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:57:20 +0000

it does not need no stinking logo! let people marvel at it’s uniqueness and then leave them confused as to what the f*** you are riding!

By: Bodhi

Bodhi — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 14:16:47 +0000

Details details…..

with the amount of fab work done to this ride , I can’t believe the focus is on the logo or lack there of.

get a sign shop to make up a custom decal and call it a day.
If thats too easy, and you can always peal the sticker later, some cnc programs have script lettering already written for a custom plaque. There’s always engraved lettering

cantafordno choppers was one of my favorites.

still top ten

By: Blackwidow

Blackwidow — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 08:13:41 +0000

That bike is really nice, Looks like alot of work and effort went into that

By: Doug Deller

Doug Deller — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:03:52 +0000

wow. that is some of the nicest workmanship around. very good looking design & looks like it was well done.

By: trent reker

trent reker — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:24:41 +0000

dan’s fenders are meaty and really well priced. the copper fender is really a looker and we almost went that way but i wanted a black and gold paint job (geaux saints!) so the brass fit that design ethic better.

if you call dan, tell him i sent you. he works fast, too.

By: Metal Head fab

Metal Head fab — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:12:34 +0000

Trent, both wheels are 23’s. I might have to get one of those copper fenders from 7metals for my next bike.

By: chris s.

chris s. — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:52:49 +0000

hei nick!

thanx for the answer!

maybe i can agree with the fact that those letters wouldnt fit there aesthetically!
but that deep square empty space looks bad now!!

:PPPp

man, u have to come up with an idea!
cover it somehow!

and btw… i agree with every compliment the guys above say!

this bike is great!!!!

By: trent reker

trent reker — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:06:10 +0000

incredibly clean. what are the wheels? a 21 and a 23? i’m building an xs bike with jeff at saint with two 21s and a ribbed brass fender. nice to see others into that.

really beautiful job, man.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 31 May 2010 18:15:00 +0000

Very nice detail in every thing !! Cool look .

By: Metal Head Fab

Metal Head Fab — Sun, 30 May 2010 22:05:42 +0000

Heya, I’m glad you guys dig it over all. Getting it done made me realize why I dont finish bikes!

Taking the letters off had more to do with their size/shape than the fact that they said yamaha. Out of every bike I’ve ever looked at, this has to be one of the ugliest cast logos ever made. The 2″ block lettering just didn’t seem to flow with the rest of the bike.

I have to agree though, I actually liked it better when it was unfinished myself! -Nick

By: tadd442

tadd442 — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:56:25 +0000

Inspiring.
Top notch work all around.
One of the best…..anywhere!

By: hooversama

hooversama — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:46:38 +0000

I liked it better when it was dirty, filthy, and scruffy. It is still cool. Sweet ride.

By: kenb

kenb — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:23:32 +0000

Nick that is a fantastic, cool work of art that moves wow I would someday lay eyes on that work, just awsome great work all of it. Enjoy, Ken

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:06:46 +0000

Wow, really nice. I really like that fender. It really shows that time and effort was put into it, amazing end result.

By: Bodhi

Bodhi — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:02:29 +0000

Wow, and i don’t lend compliments easily. definitely top ten.

By: Davo

Davo — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:28:43 +0000

Nice ride Nick…
Boardtracker’s are one of my fav bike’s.
Nice work and your right way to nice outside not to be ride it!
Keep it up and remember shinny side up and tire side down!
Peace out

By: Hans from Holland

Hans from Holland — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:19:58 +0000

A real masterpiece Nick !!!
Clean and superb lines, that’s the spirit.
Had your pics in the mailbox today, thanXS, we’re proud to have your boardtracker in our Dutch XS 650 magazine soon.