Going For A Ride On The XS650 Chopper / Performing Basic Maintenance

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4 жыл бұрын

The XS650 Chopper was in need of some love so I rode it back to the shop to do some work on it. To address a miss-fire I cleaned the spark plugs using the ultrasonic cleaner, I addressed too much grease on the kickstart, changed the taillight bulb, and gave the bike a once over. When I get some time to do some more riding I will definitely make a longer video of it.
To see more of this bike I have linked a build overview video of it below:
• XS650 Chopper walk around
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@PainterD54 2 жыл бұрын

I'd go with a larger tail light which is safer for others to see. And I'd switch it to an LED so the vibrations wouldn't make it burn out prematurely. Those stupid looking bars have to go too. Not only do they look out of place, they don't look too safe.

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely comment thank you so much! I think Ill stick with the way I have it. An LED may make its way in there if I can find a compatible bulb. I LOVE these bars as they fit me, were a great way of repurposing parts, are 100% chopper in spirit, and haven't let me down.

@jackhardwick9750 Жыл бұрын

what bike have you built mate

@91donwilson Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Haha what an idiot I like everything he doesn't hahaha

@BonsaiRaygun21 Жыл бұрын

Those bars are killer though

@reddomejodeci9341 9 ай бұрын

Yo bro, you wanna teach him how to ride to? Stfu like his bike or not . With a painter tag name . Clown

@christopherpike3073 6 күн бұрын

Cool video Sweet bike !! My first bike, back in the early 90s was a xs650s which I made into a cafe before it was a thing. Because of your bike, I want to get another one and make it like yours . Nice work 👍🏻🇺🇸

@BrickHouseBuilds 6 күн бұрын

Thank ya!

@kdsowen2882 Жыл бұрын

Oven-cleaner works-well on plugs , clean, dry-off , even chuck them in the oven (fan-bake) for a bit after . Dave NZ

@stevebuckskinner5482 Жыл бұрын

Such a cool looking bike. 😎

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

@bear186 2 жыл бұрын

👍 that’s pretty good,,,,,, nice harmonica music playing also

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

lol thank ya! I've been wanting to get the bike back out as this was the last time I rode it. I want to do some carb tuning on it and address a steering issue.

@XS65080 3 жыл бұрын

Love the bike. Clean your plugs with a blowtorch, only takes a couple of minutes.

@brianburdine4620 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet bike man!

@BrickHouseBuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love it

@willhoggard645 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bike and good video!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Will! I need to make some more on it

@alexmajor6579 3 жыл бұрын

New sub, been on a bit of a binge, you make some great videos man keep up the good work I'm seriously amazed that you dont have more followers. Look forward to your channel blowing up

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, I'm a young channel for sure at just under a year old. Its growing for sure 👍

@alexmajor6579 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds you deserve the subs for sure brother

@alanowens9246 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bike! And JIS screwdrivers!? Nice.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! JIS drivers are an absolute must!

@juniormints6454 4 жыл бұрын

nice

@davido662006 3 жыл бұрын

NICE How Much" love it.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Are you actually looking to buy one?

@davido662006 3 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds what would one like that cost.

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

@@davido662006 I could sell this one(don't want to sell it but would) for 10k or build one for that amount. Lots of fabrication and detail touches.

@ChopperFisher 4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah ✊

@BrickHouseBuilds 4 жыл бұрын

Just checked out your channel and like what I see! Subd'!

@ChopperFisher 4 жыл бұрын

Hey i appreciate that! Keep killin' it man, great content 🙌

@ChopperFisher 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed also btw lol 😉

@tim.iteland.9447 Жыл бұрын

Hey , did you know back in Day like 1995, that there was an 1100cc big bore kit for the xs650 ? Loving the videos . Cheers

@BrickHouseBuilds Жыл бұрын

I didn't know that, thats huge lol

@natthaponpotey6274 3 жыл бұрын

Beatiful sometime

@muddyh2os131 3 жыл бұрын

I really dig your xs, the old Honda ATC90 tank in bitchin'

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! The tank is the talking point for sure. Just started out as a joke and ran with it!

@beobe99 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing build, such a great look!!! Are the bars flexing when you're riding? I'm not sure if it was my eyes after thinking a little crossbar (BMX style) would look good... Regardless, and again - amazing build!!!

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you much. I haven't noticed any flex. I had considered and fabricated a crossbar when I made these but never put it on as I just loved the looks without. I made a locking system to prevent rotation.

@garymullins8781 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for carb adjustments for a 76 Yamaha 650 ,34mm carbs, left side spark plug fouling

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

The best I can offer is to first check valve adjustment, then, float levels, mixture screws being the same, then carb sync, before going to jetting. Make sure its not a simple issue first.

@jeepingneatus 4 жыл бұрын

I likenall the little details on that bike. Are the handlebars off a Honda Mini Trail bike?

@BrickHouseBuilds 4 жыл бұрын

They are actually the stock bars that I cut, flipped side to side, and welded to some solid risers!

@jeepingneatus 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds super cool.

@Beataroundbush 2 жыл бұрын

What hard tail frame is that? Looks the goods!

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, its a TC Bros hardtail. I have an intro video on the bike where I walk you through what all its features are

@vegiguy16 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bike but I wish you would repaint the tank to get ride of the Honda lettering :). Do you ride unicycle?

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

The joke is the Honda lettering. Its different, doesn't make sense, and has a ton of character. It wasn't the original plan to use it but rather started as a gag photo that go out of hand. The paint stays lol. I do ride a unicycle!

@georgetubbs8211 3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR CHOPPER! WHY DONT YOU JUST GET A DUEL ELEMENT SOCKET?

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

I did. I welded that socket into the old housing to work with my chosen dual element bulb

@BrickHouseBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

George I had to go back and rewatch this as you had me curious. You were right! It's been so long since I modified that light I can't remember how/why/where I found the socket. It is something I can modify for sure.

@johnnyfavorite8730 2 жыл бұрын

hey i love this bike but i never rode one ..how are they to ride?

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Well that depends on expectations id say. XS650s buzz quite a bit but they have their sweet spots. I like riding it but its not my commuting bike by any means. Also this being a rigid with no sprung seat its even more aggressive but again its fun. You don't build these to daily

@anthonypahl7479 2 жыл бұрын

Are those extended fork tubes? If so how many inches?

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I have a full breakdown of the mods in this earlier video. Also in the description of it as well. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idGJYJyp2rjGkqM.html

@hondashadow8379 2 жыл бұрын

Is this a custom frame you built or can I buy this frame? It has just the look that I would tear my stock 79 xs650 down for . Thanks

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

This is a stock front frame half with a tc bros hardtail kit.

@hondashadow8379 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks for the reply, looks good !

@hondashadow8379 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man sorry to bother you again but since I'm really digging the look of this bike I forgot to ask what is the size of the fork extension ?

@lawrencehill4680 2 жыл бұрын

How does it do on today's highway speeds?

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

I dont ride it on major interstates. Would be very buzzy. I don't trust drivers on the highway in my area either

@sll-tt6bj 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Chopper what's the deal with Honda on a gas tank just to fuck with people

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks lol. The tank happened by accident. I had a friends atc 90 in the shop and was moving things around one day when I set the tank on this bike and took a pic. People chimed in saying they liked it so I just cut it up and went with it. All in the name of fun

@sll-tt6bj 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds that's cool the xs 650s make great Choppers

@BrickHouseBuilds 2 жыл бұрын

@@sll-tt6bj that they do!