My XS 650 Chopper

Malidrag · Posted: December 3, 2007, 11:03 pm Post subject: My XS 650 Chopper

Hey everyone Very Happy

Just got these pic tonight of my xs build. The frame is almost done and shouldnt be much longer to go till I have it.. This is a 200mm rear set up. 10" over DNA springer front end. The Frame is being built by Tanks By Tigman. This guy does unbelivable work Very Happy

It will be powered by a 744cc motor that is now at the machine shop getting the big bore kit installed and the head ported..

I will try to keep this post updted as I go along.. Enjoy!

georelle · Posted: December 4, 2007, 12:03 am Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Nice work. That is going to be awesome. Keep us updated with pictures.

G

JDoza · Posted: December 4, 2007, 12:06 am Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Sweet Frame...

Your Ride is Gonna Rock Brother.

Keep the pics comming.

Malidrag · Posted: December 21, 2007, 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Some more pics. The frame is done now and in my basement. Think I am going to run a 4" pullback drag bar set-up on her but want to get the forward controls on first before I decide what bars are best.

Yamaha_chop · Posted: December 21, 2007, 11:25 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

I'm definitely a fan of the way this bike is turning out.

Really good work man!

murph · Posted: December 22, 2007, 4:29 am Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Love the weld beads!

Toytrk85 · Posted: December 22, 2007, 4:32 am Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Looks amazing!!! Any chance you're planning on reproducing that frame? Might know someone intersted!

Nick

Malidrag · Posted: December 22, 2007, 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Thanks again for the kind words. She is turning out a lot better than I even thought of. Its one thing when it was in my head but now that its coming together it something else.

I didnt build the frame but Dave from Tanksbytigman.com did. He has done many metric choppers along with the v twin boys. He would be the guy to contact. His prices are very good and the quality cant be beat.

kingwj · Posted: December 23, 2007, 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Got enough R/C boats? Looks like fun.

Malidrag · Posted: December 23, 2007, 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Yeah I know Very Happy

Its about time to thin out the fleet.

xsjohn · Posted: December 23, 2007, 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Well balanced......I realy like the tank....looks like it's gonna be comfortable to ride too........

John

Malidrag · Posted: January 25, 2008, 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Got the top end back from the machine shop. I just have to out it together now. I am waiting on my rocker cover to come back so I can powdercoat it before I start the assembly. So far its coming together nicely..

Malidrag · Posted: February 22, 2008, 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Few updated pics...Nothing much at the moment.Still need to powdercoat the rocker covers and the cam covers the Metallic Red along with the oil line..

Darkdruid · New Member Joined: May 19, 2007 Posts: 8 Location: England

Great build! I love the powder coating on the engine. And the lines of the bike are perfect.

BiffTirkle · Posted: February 24, 2008, 10:02 am Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

wow! this bike is hot! i love the top end bolts you used on the engine. where did you get them? they look like the spikes i used to get as a kid downtown at the punk supply store (not hot topic). did you just paint the engine case? or is that powder coated too?

Malidrag · Posted: February 24, 2008, 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

The case is painted. Its been painted for awhile now but never been ran with the new paint. Everything else is or will be powdercoated.

The spikes I got from Workingclasschoppers.com He has the sidecover spike kit for it also..

Thanks

Malidrag · Posted: March 6, 2008, 11:53 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Just a few updated pics. Got some parts in and wanted to see what she is going to look like. No mounts have been made but for a quick mock up masking tape and zip ties do the job..

ghostyder · Posted: March 7, 2008, 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

friggin awsome!

Finksies · Posted: March 8, 2008, 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Did u make seat? Im lookin for somthing just like that. I love rat fink & the rivits on that thing.

Malidrag · Posted: March 8, 2008, 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Got the seat off e-bay.. Got lucky too scored it for $100.00 to my door. I have seen them go from 2-300

Malidrag · Posted: March 17, 2008, 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Few more pics. Nothing fancy. Just got the x-pipe exhaust on for looks but its getting closer.

Still not sure if I should run a front fender or not:rolleyes: Any suggestions?

NateDogg · Posted: March 17, 2008, 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Bad Ass

Finksies · Posted: March 17, 2008, 9:01 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Nice lookin pipes where u get em from?>? Dont run a fender I think it would take away front the front end. SHARP-

Finksies · Posted: March 17, 2008, 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: My XS 650 Chopper

Oh yea... Can u post some pics of the underside of the gas tank, did u make all that stuff or did it come like that? I wanna do somthing similar.

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