Harley Davidson XG 500 Dirt/Street Tracker Project (Full Video)

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Harley Davidson XG 500 Dirt/Street Tracker Project (Full Video)

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5 жыл бұрын

This was shot almost 3 years ago. Sorry for the slow posting i had it on a different platform and forgot to post it here.
Over 2 months of work, cut down to just under half an hour. This project was built for a Harley dealership and was a ton of fun and a ton of work. Keep in mind i have to do what they want on these bikes, and don't have 100% control over all the decisions. So if you think something should have been this way or that way keep it to yourself or better yet... build your own :)
Thank you so much for your support
-chris chappell
Check out my store here www.tuffside.com

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@milla6537 4 жыл бұрын

That is what it should have been from the factory. Beautiful!

@markgiles8527 3 жыл бұрын

That’s right. Not a bad platform, just the styling was all wrong.

@Peter-km7hb 4 ай бұрын

Harley-Davidson does not think out of the box until it's too late😮

@robertz5958 4 жыл бұрын

Gday Chris, I have to own up and say that I have never liked HD motorcycles! I almost skipped this video for that reason. However you have clearly created a piece of art! Thanks for taking the time to film and show the build! It shows what can be done with a bit of imagination and a sh__t load of skill. ( And the workshop full of drool over tools! ) Thanks again!

@JackTheSkunk 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully executed. Street trackers are the only motorcycles I would love to own.

@leonardodahumanoid4344 4 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful bike. I've been searching for the best street tracker designs on YT.

@maxwellbricks7202 4 жыл бұрын

With the declining sales of Harley cycles, just how hard is it for them to listen to those that want a lighter bike like this? Would buy this in a New York nano second.

@Heavywall70 4 жыл бұрын

When is Harley going to grasp that a street tracker would be light years cooler than those AWFUL Streets they’re trying to peddle?

@miamimotogroup5371 2 жыл бұрын

Or at least the option for a kit to build one.

@paulbecket7399 4 жыл бұрын

if harley did this they would have no problem increasing their sales

@williamrae9954 2 жыл бұрын

LSK lights from the Czech Republic....very high quality,ideal for these type projects....nice build!

@johnnymcquinn6025 5 жыл бұрын

You always do amazing work, one of if not my favorite builder. Have a new project I just started, plan on getting one of your seats and who knows! Like your videos, to the point and informative!

@gangxerboy 5 жыл бұрын

Finally !! three years of waiting after the trailer

@jasonmiller9495 4 жыл бұрын

Harley should make something like this for production

@stevendavies8496 3 жыл бұрын

The exhaust is how it should have come from the factory, and would shut all the moners up ,,,really nice work

@torugotoh7550 4 жыл бұрын

I don't like Harley , but I like this bike . Really beautiful ! ! Good work ! !

@fzswede9533 5 жыл бұрын

Looks great ! Cool that you’re back. Hope to see more stuff being made soon. The amount of work that goes into making custom yokes and wheelspacers and everything is rarely shown or talked about. 👌🏻

@MrJoseefus 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful build!! So glad I found this channel!!

@peacefulwarrior4078 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Harley Davidson these are the style of harleys that will have no problems at all !!!

@peteransel2715 4 жыл бұрын

Hats off! The balanced proportions of this very creatively designed build are incredibly close to perfection. Let's get these into production and into the hands of some motivated dealers. These would sell well in New York City, and in European cities as well, where 500 -750cc bikes like the Guzzi V7 and MT-07 have done very well. Count me in as an investor! Have you sent photos into BikeExif or PipeBurn yet? Once you do, your phone will be ringing off the hook with orders! Cheers and well done!

@tuffsideseats 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes just search Pipeburn for "chappell customs" it was featured back when i built it in 2016 :)

@purebloodheretic4682 3 жыл бұрын

*That's the Bike Harley Should have Made!! Awesome Job!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍*

@JR-bj3uf 4 жыл бұрын

Just the position of the foot pegs in relation to the exhaust over the stock XG is worth the effort. It looks like the bike is actually ridable.

@stephenschneider9209 Жыл бұрын

Complete badassery right there.

@zardportugal 5 жыл бұрын

What a cool upgrade, Chris. Cheers.

@hallatrineer2714 Жыл бұрын

That's really some fantastic stuff. I'd love to see more harley engines offroad.

@dlux703 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build. My only concern is the radiator cover doesn't look like it will flow enough air into the rad. to keep the temp. down.

@bowlingmatt1 4 жыл бұрын

What a great build. Sad the dealership took it before you were absolutely done with it.

@discmotoslots 4 жыл бұрын

very nice work! prob need some kind of chain guide/roller similar to a dirt bike set up

@Oddman1980 4 жыл бұрын

My first Harley was a Street 500. Put 8,000 miles on it and the only time I had to put a wrench to it was to change the oil. Love what you did with the XG500 in this video. I have a 750 Street Rod now, and I'd love to either build a new exhaust myself or have one made. How much of a difference did the FP3 make?

@johnbrady1211 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, Lord if I only had a machine shop like that. I'd be building some serious bikes.

@adancampos2011 4 жыл бұрын

I have an XG 500, how much did everything cost to make it this awesome???

@davespears2241 Жыл бұрын

Really impressive.

@bart7427 5 жыл бұрын

It’s been a long time, bud.

@robertrishel3685 3 жыл бұрын

Harley should already be making this very bike. Excellent work., bike looks bitchin’

@robertwells6454 Жыл бұрын

Looks cool, tank look a bit off to Me. A bit big when Your close to it. Looks better when You get away from the bike though. 🤟

@wwekidder123 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike nice job although you could have cut that headlight / Fork cover into the shape of the Harley-Davidson logo I think would have been a better look as opposed to square but hey what do I know👍

@lesblack8036 4 жыл бұрын

Jay spingsteen number 9 cool.

@oneofmany1087 3 жыл бұрын

The Master of Flattrack

@lucas_bryz 2 жыл бұрын

Does your company sell that tail section and seat that you designed for this XG500? I have an XG750 and would love to do this to it.

@danmcelroy6584 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build! 👍👍 However if it ever went into production the exhaust would need changed and moved to a position that most on and off road bikes have.

@amorph28 3 жыл бұрын

I would really like to find a chain conversion kit for the XG750 stock wheel. Why haven't any of the great tuners of this motorcycle released this update yet? Or a complete set with spoked rims for factory brakes...

@devangrey5676 5 жыл бұрын

How much does a project like this run? Starting from a fresh new bike?

@kevinbergeron4702 4 жыл бұрын

likely ROUND 20 TO 30 K

@jamppa4693 4 жыл бұрын

@@kevinbergeron4702 20 to 30k???! Bruh its a motorcycle. 5-7k is realistic

@chrisdawson8252 4 жыл бұрын

@@jamppa4693 they probably used gold plated rims ibstead of powder coating. And lot of titanium and carbon fiber parts 😂

@michaellee9295 3 жыл бұрын

I would totally buy a street 500 if it came from the factory like this.

@charlesduggan7600 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work fella!

@samb2108 3 жыл бұрын

Could have should have got the shocks in black. But overall...knocked it out of the park!!!

@robertrishel3685 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool. What did the bike weigh before and after? Could you have used more aluminum instead of steel and saved a few pounds?

@lcrgarage3245 5 жыл бұрын

Great looking build.

@fonsecahebo 3 жыл бұрын

How much more did you slot the swingarm.

@brettstriegel6249 2 жыл бұрын

What size wheel/tire combo are you running?

@bonesport529 Жыл бұрын

I envy your skills, I surely do. Great job

@BEETLEJ00CE 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike !

@forestjump3r516 3 жыл бұрын

Need to sell this as a kit

@stevenhumphries110 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely spot on....not being rude but whats it worth with the build etc ??

@brandonpartin37 3 жыл бұрын

is it bad that i instinctively looked away when he was welding?

@timclapin3488 4 жыл бұрын

nice concept, i realize it had to be done fast but a little rough for my liking, the sharp point on gauge mount, re-using the lump of steel to mount master cylinder, the numbers look terrible,

@Vsmechanical_llc 11 ай бұрын

Do yo have the tank lifter for sale?

@laxmanbikramthapa 4 жыл бұрын

tips to raise the tank!!

@petephillipps1485 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking bike, What is the rim size and where did you get them. I'm currently building an 883 flat tracker

@tuffsideseats 4 жыл бұрын

Hit up my guys at blackbikewheels and tell them Chappell Customs sent you.

@petephillipps1485 4 жыл бұрын

@@tuffsideseats Cheers Chris.

@miker9585 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work!

@frankmlchaelglasscock6539 2 жыл бұрын

That is one cool bike 👌💯💯💯👍👍

@billybike57 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work!👍🏼

@brianmarkel2072 Жыл бұрын

How much for a street legal build like that?

@bougie2k 4 жыл бұрын

like you said ...you dont like it ...build your own ........good job

@sonnypena194 3 жыл бұрын

I'd buy that bike.

@MrJeepmarine 5 жыл бұрын

Great work, sharp bike.

@alneno9840 4 жыл бұрын

i like everything except the YAMAHA R1 front end..maybe a vintage style modern front end would look better other than that your builds are AWSOME..

@phlodel 4 жыл бұрын

Look better but perform like crap.

@alstone5257 3 жыл бұрын

WOW looks great !!

@tonyspivey5336 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work.

@gregoryunderwood4121 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing job!!!

@udayshome1793 4 жыл бұрын

What LED striplight is that for the backend?

@cwest7333 5 жыл бұрын

Lookn awsm! What size are the wheels and tires?? Thx

@theo180195 5 жыл бұрын

Very good job

@ngokevin6708 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro !!! Love it

@Hamsa3600 4 жыл бұрын

goood job guys .... relly lovely litle FT .... how many HP a 500 HD has ?

@thomaslemay8817 4 жыл бұрын

I looked it up found a claim of 68hp and 47ftlb torque.

@didierboutry9582 3 жыл бұрын

Magnifique

@lochieevans7847 4 жыл бұрын

What exhaust you guys running

@danogle9927 3 жыл бұрын

NICE , Very nice !

@sunconsecutivewin8687 5 жыл бұрын

WOW!! very nice!!👍👍👍👍👍👏👏

@bradbradbury2693 5 жыл бұрын

Love the seat unit , was that a custom unit or did you purchase it ?

@tuffsideseats 5 жыл бұрын

i made it, but i was in such a rush i didn't make a mold to make any more . Check my website (TUFFSIDE) for other options. Thanks

@bradbradbury2693 5 жыл бұрын

@@tuffsideseats hi Chris thx for that will certainly check it out. Beautiful build congrats

@ericweber1969 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Chappell looks like it's one you should consider selling. I'd look at buying one of these bikes, just to do this conversion.

@elariete8552 5 жыл бұрын

¡Increíble hermano!

@lancestone4409 5 жыл бұрын

What is the song at the end?

@tuffsideseats 5 жыл бұрын

My nephew makes all my music for my videos. his youtube username is twitchyAMC (inzen)

@oscaremiilio 3 жыл бұрын

Technically the exhaust does not apply for an street tracker.

@turbogrin 5 жыл бұрын

Great REBUILD !! But how does it Sound ?

@tuffsideseats 5 жыл бұрын

watch the vid.... bikes running at 25:00

@turbogrin 5 жыл бұрын

@@tuffsideseats Wooops My bad I skipped over it at about 22 min then to the end !!!

@dublion7 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏

@thefirstdutchguy 5 жыл бұрын

top notch!

@mihailokacarevic6945 5 жыл бұрын

What are those tires? I'm guessing they're tubes, or did You seal the rim?

@tokyosmash 4 жыл бұрын

Sealed wires exist

@mihailokacarevic6945 4 жыл бұрын

@@tokyosmash I'm aware, thought they are BMW specific, thanks.

@tokyosmash 4 жыл бұрын

Mihailo Kacarevic I’ve seen a few of the companies that build high dollar wires do sealed jobs, there are kits to seal conventional wires though. Have been eyeing one for my Royal Enfield.

@mihailokacarevic6945 4 жыл бұрын

@@tokyosmash Yeah, just googled it. Seems extremely expensive for a cx500, and i dont really trust those kits. Going tubed probably. Thanks mate.

@tokyosmash 4 жыл бұрын

Mihailo Kacarevic it really does, it’s like what, $200? I don’t have any issue with tubes honestly.

@bobbygarrison3122 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, $$ figure for this bike.

@metalgamedog 2 жыл бұрын

great🔥👊🏻🔥

@AmericanPiddler 3 жыл бұрын

I want this triple tree 🤤🤤🤤

@user-ni6wc4my9o Жыл бұрын

super cool rear set foot rest 日本で売って欲しい

@tokyosmash 4 жыл бұрын

Song starting at 6:05ish?

4 жыл бұрын

I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT

@needmetal3221 3 жыл бұрын

These bikes are being discontinued

@thomaslemay8817 4 жыл бұрын

You said dirt/ street tracker no turn signals and horn not street legal. This bike is close circuit only !

@REDCLAYHOMESTEAD 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that's a lot of money and effort for something that isn't streetable, and also doesn't meet standards for most flat track racing till I remembered it was going to a dealership and they could just throw a dealer tag on it and have some fun if they want between shows.

@manakara5 4 жыл бұрын

white noise music

@sureshvadakoot1133 2 жыл бұрын

A bit disappointed that you don't show the build completely. Sorry but didn't quite enjoy the video. At least a time lapse would have been good. But the end result is amazing!

@tuffsideseats 2 жыл бұрын

bike took months to build. Impossible to document the entire process unless you send a camera crew. I have a job to do and deadlines....

@peacefulwarrior4078 4 жыл бұрын

Must've been a rider safety course bike ! Lol at my local Harley dealership I've seen 3 that had the entire front ends smashed backwards to the frame from inexperienced riders fuck ups lol