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

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

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  • @milla6537
    @milla6537 4 роки тому +30

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

    • @markgiles8527
      @markgiles8527 4 роки тому

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

    • @Peter-km7hb
      @Peter-km7hb 9 місяців тому

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

  • @robertz5958
    @robertz5958 4 роки тому +4

    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
    @JackTheSkunk 4 роки тому +6

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

  • @leonardodahumanoid4344
    @leonardodahumanoid4344 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @maxwellbricks7202
    @maxwellbricks7202 4 роки тому +9

    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.

  • @williamrae9954
    @williamrae9954 2 роки тому

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

  • @torugotoh7550
    @torugotoh7550 5 років тому +3

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

  • @johnnymcquinn6025
    @johnnymcquinn6025 5 років тому +4

    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!

  • @stevendavies8496
    @stevendavies8496 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @MrJoseefus
    @MrJoseefus 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @peacefulwarrior4078
    @peacefulwarrior4078 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @gangxerboy
    @gangxerboy 5 років тому +2

    Finally !! three years of waiting after the trailer

  • @jasonmiller9495
    @jasonmiller9495 5 років тому +5

    Harley should make something like this for production

  • @purebloodheretic4682
    @purebloodheretic4682 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @JR-bj3uf
    @JR-bj3uf 5 років тому +1

    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.

  • @Heavywall70
    @Heavywall70 4 роки тому +17

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

  • @fzswede9533
    @fzswede9533 5 років тому +1

    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. 👌🏻

  • @paulbecket7399
    @paulbecket7399 4 роки тому +9

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

  • @peteransel2715
    @peteransel2715 5 років тому +1

    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
      @tuffsideseats  5 років тому +2

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

  • @dlux703
    @dlux703 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @hallatrineer2714
    @hallatrineer2714 2 роки тому

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

  • @zardportugal
    @zardportugal 5 років тому +1

    What a cool upgrade, Chris.
    Cheers.

  • @discmotoslots
    @discmotoslots 5 років тому +1

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

  • @amorph28
    @amorph28 4 роки тому +1

    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...

  • @Oddman1980
    @Oddman1980 4 роки тому +1

    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?

  • @bowlingmatt1
    @bowlingmatt1 4 роки тому

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

  • @adancampos2011
    @adancampos2011 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @stephenschneider9209
    @stephenschneider9209 Рік тому

    Complete badassery right there.

  • @charlesduggan7600
    @charlesduggan7600 4 роки тому

    Fantastic work fella!

  • @johnbrady1211
    @johnbrady1211 4 роки тому

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

  • @wwekidder123
    @wwekidder123 4 роки тому

    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👍

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 5 років тому

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

  • @miker9585
    @miker9585 5 років тому +1

    Amazing work!

  • @bonesport529
    @bonesport529 2 роки тому

    I envy your skills, I surely do. Great job

  • @billybike57
    @billybike57 3 роки тому

    Awesome work!👍🏼

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 3 роки тому

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

  • @bart7427
    @bart7427 5 років тому +3

    It’s been a long time, bud.

  • @danmcelroy6584
    @danmcelroy6584 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @lcrgarage3245
    @lcrgarage3245 5 років тому

    Great looking build.

  • @devangrey5676
    @devangrey5676 5 років тому +10

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

    • @kevinbergeron4702
      @kevinbergeron4702 5 років тому +3

      likely ROUND 20 TO 30 K

    • @jamppa4693
      @jamppa4693 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @chrisdawson8252
      @chrisdawson8252 4 роки тому

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

  • @stevenhumphries110
    @stevenhumphries110 5 років тому

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

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 Рік тому

    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. 🤟

  • @lucas_bryz
    @lucas_bryz 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @BEETLEJ00CE
    @BEETLEJ00CE 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful bike !

  • @ngokevin6708
    @ngokevin6708 3 роки тому

    Awesome bro !!! Love it

  • @petephillipps1485
    @petephillipps1485 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @tuffsideseats
      @tuffsideseats  4 роки тому

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

    • @petephillipps1485
      @petephillipps1485 4 роки тому

      @@tuffsideseats Cheers Chris.

  • @MrJeepmarine
    @MrJeepmarine 5 років тому

    Great work, sharp bike.

  • @JohnSobaski
    @JohnSobaski 3 місяці тому

    Getting ready to build me one more Street Tracker 650 access Yamaha and you know why it's go pissed and make it 7:50 and cut that Cam and make it a twinkle~°•°~

  • @vernanderson7739
    @vernanderson7739 5 років тому +1

    Amazing job!!!

  • @Hamsa3600
    @Hamsa3600 4 роки тому

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

    • @theoldman8877
      @theoldman8877 4 роки тому

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

  • @davespears2241
    @davespears2241 Рік тому

    Really impressive.

  • @cwest7333
    @cwest7333 5 років тому

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

  • @fonsecahebo
    @fonsecahebo 4 роки тому

    How much more did you slot the swingarm.

  • @lesblack8036
    @lesblack8036 5 років тому +3

    Jay spingsteen number 9 cool.

  • @timclapin3488
    @timclapin3488 4 роки тому

    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,

  • @michaellee9295
    @michaellee9295 3 роки тому

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

  • @alstone5257
    @alstone5257 3 роки тому

    WOW looks great !!

  • @brandonpartin37
    @brandonpartin37 4 роки тому

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

  • @brettstriegel6249
    @brettstriegel6249 2 роки тому

    What size wheel/tire combo are you running?

  • @forestjump3r516
    @forestjump3r516 3 роки тому

    Need to sell this as a kit

  • @tonyspivey5336
    @tonyspivey5336 5 років тому

    Nice work.

  • @elariete8552
    @elariete8552 5 років тому

    ¡Increíble hermano!

  • @turbogrin
    @turbogrin 5 років тому

    Great REBUILD !! But how does it Sound ?

    • @tuffsideseats
      @tuffsideseats  5 років тому +3

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

    • @turbogrin
      @turbogrin 5 років тому

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

  • @bradbradbury2693
    @bradbradbury2693 5 років тому +1

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

    • @tuffsideseats
      @tuffsideseats  5 років тому +1

      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
      @bradbradbury2693 5 років тому

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

    • @ericweber1969
      @ericweber1969 5 років тому

      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.

  • @tokyosmash
    @tokyosmash 5 років тому +1

    Song starting at 6:05ish?

  • @Vsmechanical_llc
    @Vsmechanical_llc Рік тому

    Do yo have the tank lifter for sale?

  • @samb2108
    @samb2108 4 роки тому

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

  • @frankmlchaelglasscock6539
    @frankmlchaelglasscock6539 3 роки тому

    That is one cool bike 👌💯💯💯👍👍

  • @laxmanbikramthapa
    @laxmanbikramthapa 4 роки тому

    tips to raise the tank!!

  • @sunconsecutivewin8687
    @sunconsecutivewin8687 5 років тому +1

    WOW!! very nice!!👍👍👍👍👍👏👏

  • @brianmarkel2072
    @brianmarkel2072 Рік тому

    How much for a street legal build like that?

  • @lochieevans7847
    @lochieevans7847 4 роки тому

    What exhaust you guys running

  • @alneno9840
    @alneno9840 5 років тому +1

    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
      @phlodel 5 років тому

      Look better but perform like crap.

  • @theo180195
    @theo180195 5 років тому

    Very good job

  • @bougie2k
    @bougie2k 4 роки тому

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

  • @lancestone4409
    @lancestone4409 5 років тому +1

    What is the song at the end?

    • @tuffsideseats
      @tuffsideseats  5 років тому +1

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

  • @danogle9927
    @danogle9927 4 роки тому

    NICE , Very nice !

  • @mihailokacarevic6945
    @mihailokacarevic6945 5 років тому

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

    • @tokyosmash
      @tokyosmash 5 років тому +1

      Sealed wires exist

    • @mihailokacarevic6945
      @mihailokacarevic6945 5 років тому

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

    • @tokyosmash
      @tokyosmash 5 років тому +1

      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
      @mihailokacarevic6945 5 років тому

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

    • @tokyosmash
      @tokyosmash 5 років тому +1

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

  • @udayshome1793
    @udayshome1793 5 років тому

    What LED striplight is that for the backend?

    • @jonathanolivas5724
      @jonathanolivas5724 Місяць тому

      I just put the same exact 20 LED strip on my tracker - its TruFlex light on revzilla

  • @oscaremiilio
    @oscaremiilio 3 роки тому

    Technically the exhaust does not apply for an street tracker.

  • @dublion7
    @dublion7 4 роки тому

    Awesome 👏

  • @sonnypena194
    @sonnypena194 4 роки тому

    I'd buy that bike.

  • @thefirstdutchguy
    @thefirstdutchguy 5 років тому

    top notch!

  • @metalgamedog
    @metalgamedog 2 роки тому

    great🔥👊🏻🔥

  • @didierboutry9582
    @didierboutry9582 3 роки тому

    Magnifique

  • @bobbygarrison3122
    @bobbygarrison3122 5 років тому

    Very nice, $$ figure for this bike.

  • @AmericanPiddler
    @AmericanPiddler 4 роки тому

    I want this triple tree 🤤🤤🤤

  • @摩伽羅魚太郎
    @摩伽羅魚太郎 2 роки тому

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

  • @needmetal3221
    @needmetal3221 4 роки тому

    These bikes are being discontinued

  • @theoldman8877
    @theoldman8877 4 роки тому

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

  • @PepperGeorge
    @PepperGeorge 4 роки тому

    Headlight section is kinda ugly

  • @REDCLAYHOMESTEAD
    @REDCLAYHOMESTEAD 4 роки тому

    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
    @manakara5 5 років тому

    white noise music

  • @peacefulwarrior4078
    @peacefulwarrior4078 5 років тому

    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

  • @sureshvadakoot1133
    @sureshvadakoot1133 2 роки тому

    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
      @tuffsideseats  2 роки тому

      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....

  • @mhilde7744
    @mhilde7744 5 років тому

    I would f%ck that bike if I could. Awesome!

  • @alexc2505
    @alexc2505 4 роки тому

    What a waste if it's a show bike and doesn't get ridden .

  • @sinsinsss5216
    @sinsinsss5216 Рік тому

    Its dificult but u can more better dude. Also i dont know i an imitating u or not. I dont know to many think i confuse hahahahaha