Chris – I just finished my XS build that I started back in January. The build took longer than I wanted it too, but I was orgistrating the build from over an hour away at my dad and grandpas shops. I have built two previous XS bikes but wanted to do something different with this one. I wanted to stick more to a bicycle look. Bigger rims front and back but keep the wheelbase as short as possible. The previous owner tunred the stock bike into a cafe racer and never finished it.
I know I wanted to go with another hardtail so I used the TC bros universal hardtail kit. I wanted to go with 19’s front and back and wanted to go with a mag wheel for a different look so I found an XS650 front wheel and an XS1100 front to use on the rear because the mag spokes are a little bit wider.
Next came the tank. I found an older mustang tank that would fit the lines of the bike.
I moved the front fender to the back and went with Tokico caliper up front and XS1100 slotted rotors. I built the exhaust out of a universal kit and fabbed up some stainless heat shields to help with the heat and finished them up with aluminum end caps. Made the clips ons for the top of the fork tubes. When it came to paint, I wanted a clean, old look.
Not seeing alot of all white bikes out there, we decided to go as much white as possible for the clean look and just accent the tank and fender with a pearl mint green, oulined in silver with the old race number in silverleaf.
I want to thank Mike Wager for the Tank and fender paint and grandpa Dan for getting the all the body work and other paint work. I especially want to thank my Dad for all of his excellent machine work (spacers,rear hub, sproket, misc brakcets, seat spring mounts) and for making this build possible from over 60 miles away.
Let me know if you need anymore info.
Chris Becker
Dover Ohio
Awesome work, Chris! (and all involved, for that matter.) I like this bike a lot. Simple and clean. Just how they need to be.
Beautiful build man, loving the mags. Nice job!!
Nice! And sweet, kinda ‘Fong style’ with the mids. Re-purposing an Xs1100 front mag for your rear is something new. 19 inch and beefier. Very nicely done. I’ve been thinking of something similar for my ’81, sort of drag bike style. What’s the plan for # 4?
I’ve been looking forward to this. Cool bike and thanks Ted.
Hey Chris, that’s a rad little scoot. I’m in Canton Ohio and i have a hardtail XS myself. If you ever want to go for a ride, drop me a line! imwastefull@live.com Thanks brother – Jherrid.
WOW, nice paint! It sure does make a statement. Nice!
beaucoup de gout . tres jolie
This bike has frightened all my homobutt friends.
Love it! Very clean and well done. This will probably be the last white frame you ever do though. Just saying. (but they look so nice before they get all lube-stained!)
Oh yeah! Nicely done Chris. Keep her clean with some PAM and then lube the chain.
Thanks Ted. The jones was getting pretty bad.
nice clean build………like the exaust and the heat shields……well done…..looks like you still need some air filters?????……thanks for sharing……and thanks “Ted” for sharing……..divy out a few more while we await the grand opening of the new site!!!!!!!!
I clean the white as soon as I’m done riding to make sure it doesnt stain too bad. I have filters, still adjusting carbs a so they were off for a bit, forgot to put them back on for a few of the pics
Looks like a really fun scoot to ride, I’m diggin’ the rims. Nice work.
Hmmmmm….. I never thought of using PAM. interesting.
Just wondering??????……..is “PAM” availible to clean my bike?????????
awesome….great design
As of right now, no real set plans for number 4 but that can all change. I think it might be time get dad to get his triumph together
Chris, was it difficult to get the 1100 rim to work?
Denni$- Not too bad,my dad was able to machine out a spacer to mount to the wheel then have the sprocket mount to the spacer
I see. You make it sound easy Nice looking bike, the big rims really stand out, along with the white paint.
Nice looking scoot, I like all the white
Solid vision on the bike Chris. Would your Father consider building another rear sprocket spacer/adapter ? I need one. Thanks
Wow man, this is a really awesome bike! I’ve been building my XS for a while now and I’m almost there but I really would like to have a big rear wheel like you did. Could you send me some info on what had to be done to convert the front wheel to a rear? Any info you are willing to give will be greatly appriciated. Thanks
Ben
@Black rose I’m sure he could but he would need everything to get measurements…send me your email and we can talk
@ Ben… Mainly the rear sprocket adapter and two spacers on each side of the wheel is all you need. I went with the same size Kenda tires front and rear because of the tread pattern and because of the grip……really well balanced and handles great
Thanks for the reply Chris, get in touch anytime O G S K 8 R @ G m a i l . c o m
Thanks for the reply Chris, get in touch anytime O G S K 8 R @ G m a i l . c o m
Man….I dont like to many white bikes….BUT THIS ONE IS AWESOME………nice job
Definitely a cool build. Diggin it.
I just purchased a front wheel off of an 80’s model XS750 that I want to use for the rear wheel. Would your dad consider machining me a sprocket adapter like the one you have, I need one before I can finish my build like I want. My email is benengle@charter.net
Thanks
Seeing this bike in the Horse was sedime! Well deserved!
Hey Chris. I’d love to have one of those spacers machined as well. I’ve been looking for a way to use the same rim as a rear, and never thought to do that. I am in the process of getting my frame together right now, waiting on the hardtail section to show up. If you could shoot me an email to joshualmurphy81@ gmail.com so we could get in touch that would be awesome.