willie’s Tangerine 1975 XS Chopper
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A little more rake and stretch than stock.
I was browsing ebay looking for a few spare parts and was blown away when I spotted this sick XS. It belongs to Willie out of IA. I asked him to send in some pictures and give us some words on his ride. If you dig it, it’s is for sale right now!
Willie - This bike has been my daily ride for almost 2 years now. Started with a stock frame and a 1972 engine that I built from 3 motors. I cut the frame with no mercy leaving only the engine mounts and a partial backbone. I bentup up a goosneck that looked right with a little more rake and stretch than stock. I uses a 1″ harley type neck that allowed me to run the lowered and shaved mid 70’s narrowglide. 21 mini brake wheel for ultimate stopping power….. on an incline. The rear section is only a few inches longer than stock and handles well. XS 18″ rear wheel Everything was molded after final welding. The tank is an old G.M.E. The fender is a ribbed ford style. Frame paint is single stage PPG.
Thanks -willie
I’m almost speechless… almost.
It doesn’t hurt that this is the color I’m going with and one I’ve always been partial to, but I don’t really need to say much here.
Simple and clean, but with obvious time taken and consideration paid to the overall form and flow. One thing in particular I noted is the offset bars lining up with the neck and closing up some of the empty space between the bars and tank, creating a nice transition there.
Beautiful scoot, Willie. I hope the bidding goes well.
that head light is sooooooo rad!
I have been eye balling this machine everyday on ebay! Someone is going to be stoked on this bike real soon!
Building another one Willie?
Hey willie. Do you live in the dubuque area? I think I saw this machine in action? Really, really sweet bike.
jim
Favorite xs chop hands down. This bike is fantastic.
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Thanks Fellas.. Much Appreciated..
I like the gooseneck frame, and that you used a 1″ neckstem. Nice looking bike
me rikey!
How much did it go for ebay? One of my new favorites!!
Love the bike. Working on one right now and have an extra complete bike to do another. I was just wondering how you did the exhaust? I would love to do something different but know nothing about making exhaust like what will work right without messing up performance of the bike.
Nice bike
stellar style on the frame! love the slightly arched top bar, and the goose job. love the exhaust set-up too.