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

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2019
  • 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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Komentáře • 124

  • @milla6537
    @milla6537 Před 4 lety +30

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

    • @markgiles8527
      @markgiles8527 Před 3 lety

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

    • @Peter-km7hb
      @Peter-km7hb Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @robertz5958
    @robertz5958 Před 4 lety +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!

  • @maxwellbricks7202
    @maxwellbricks7202 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @JackTheSkunk
    @JackTheSkunk Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @leonardodahumanoid4344
    @leonardodahumanoid4344 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @Heavywall70
    @Heavywall70 Před 4 lety +15

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

  • @jasonmiller9495
    @jasonmiller9495 Před 4 lety +4

    Harley should make something like this for production

  • @paulbecket7399
    @paulbecket7399 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @fzswede9533
    @fzswede9533 Před 5 lety +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. 👌🏻

  • @MrJoseefus
    @MrJoseefus Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @johnnymcquinn6025
    @johnnymcquinn6025 Před 5 lety +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 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @williamrae9954
    @williamrae9954 Před 2 lety

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

  • @zardportugal
    @zardportugal Před 5 lety +1

    What a cool upgrade, Chris.
    Cheers.

  • @gangxerboy
    @gangxerboy Před 4 lety +2

    Finally !! three years of waiting after the trailer

  • @torugotoh7550
    @torugotoh7550 Před 4 lety +3

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

  • @purebloodheretic4682
    @purebloodheretic4682 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @peacefulwarrior4078
    @peacefulwarrior4078 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @miker9585
    @miker9585 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing work!

  • @charlesduggan7600
    @charlesduggan7600 Před 4 lety

    Fantastic work fella!

  • @discmotoslots
    @discmotoslots Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @lcrgarage3245
    @lcrgarage3245 Před 5 lety

    Great looking build.

  • @JR-bj3uf
    @JR-bj3uf Před 4 lety +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.

  • @gregoryunderwood4121
    @gregoryunderwood4121 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing job!!!

  • @MrJeepmarine
    @MrJeepmarine Před 5 lety

    Great work, sharp bike.

  • @BEETLEJ00CE
    @BEETLEJ00CE Před 5 lety +1

    Beautiful bike !

  • @billybike57
    @billybike57 Před 3 lety

    Awesome work!👍🏼

  • @stephenschneider9209
    @stephenschneider9209 Před rokem

    Complete badassery right there.

  • @peteransel2715
    @peteransel2715 Před 4 lety +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  Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @hallatrineer2714
    @hallatrineer2714 Před rokem

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

  • @ngokevin6708
    @ngokevin6708 Před 3 lety

    Awesome bro !!! Love it

  • @davespears2241
    @davespears2241 Před rokem

    Really impressive.

  • @dlux703
    @dlux703 Před 3 lety

    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.

  • @elariete8552
    @elariete8552 Před 5 lety

    ¡Increíble hermano!

  • @tonyspivey5336
    @tonyspivey5336 Před 4 lety

    Nice work.

  • @Oddman1980
    @Oddman1980 Před 4 lety +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?

  • @alstone5257
    @alstone5257 Před 3 lety

    WOW looks great !!

  • @bonesport529
    @bonesport529 Před rokem

    I envy your skills, I surely do. Great job

  • @bowlingmatt1
    @bowlingmatt1 Před 4 lety

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

  • @bart7427
    @bart7427 Před 5 lety +3

    It’s been a long time, bud.

  • @adancampos2011
    @adancampos2011 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 Před 4 lety

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

  • @theo180195
    @theo180195 Před 5 lety

    Very good job

  • @amorph28
    @amorph28 Před 3 lety

    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...

  • @stevenhumphries110
    @stevenhumphries110 Před 4 lety

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

  • @sunconsecutivewin8687
    @sunconsecutivewin8687 Před 5 lety +1

    WOW!! very nice!!👍👍👍👍👍👏👏

  • @cwest7333
    @cwest7333 Před 5 lety

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

  • @johnbrady1211
    @johnbrady1211 Před 4 lety

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

  • @frankmlchaelglasscock6539

    That is one cool bike 👌💯💯💯👍👍

  • @thefirstdutchguy
    @thefirstdutchguy Před 5 lety

    top notch!

  • @wwekidder123
    @wwekidder123 Před 4 lety

    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👍

  • @dublion7
    @dublion7 Před 4 lety

    Awesome 👏

  • @danogle9927
    @danogle9927 Před 3 lety

    NICE , Very nice !

  • @robertrishel3685
    @robertrishel3685 Před 3 lety

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

  • @lesblack8036
    @lesblack8036 Před 4 lety +3

    Jay spingsteen number 9 cool.

  • @danmcelroy6584
    @danmcelroy6584 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @laxmanbikramthapatwins7827

    tips to raise the tank!!

  • @udayshome1793
    @udayshome1793 Před 4 lety

    What LED striplight is that for the backend?

  • @lucas_bryz
    @lucas_bryz Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @didierboutry9582
    @didierboutry9582 Před 3 lety

    Magnifique

  • @metalgamedog
    @metalgamedog Před rokem

    great🔥👊🏻🔥

  • @timclapin3488
    @timclapin3488 Před 4 lety

    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,

  • @fonsecahebo
    @fonsecahebo Před 3 lety

    How much more did you slot the swingarm.

  • @Hamsa3600
    @Hamsa3600 Před 4 lety

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

    • @thomaslemay8817
      @thomaslemay8817 Před 4 lety

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

  • @bradbradbury2693
    @bradbradbury2693 Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @tuffsideseats
      @tuffsideseats  Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety

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

    • @ericweber1969
      @ericweber1969 Před 4 lety

      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.

  • @petephillipps1485
    @petephillipps1485 Před 4 lety +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  Před 4 lety

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

    • @petephillipps1485
      @petephillipps1485 Před 4 lety

      @@tuffsideseats Cheers Chris.

  • @brettstriegel6249
    @brettstriegel6249 Před 2 lety

    What size wheel/tire combo are you running?

  • @brandonpartin37
    @brandonpartin37 Před 3 lety

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

  • @devangrey5676
    @devangrey5676 Před 5 lety +10

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

    • @kevinbergeron4702
      @kevinbergeron4702 Před 4 lety +3

      likely ROUND 20 TO 30 K

    • @jamppa4693
      @jamppa4693 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @chrisdawson8252
      @chrisdawson8252 Před 3 lety

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

  • @turbogrin
    @turbogrin Před 5 lety

    Great REBUILD !! But how does it Sound ?

    • @tuffsideseats
      @tuffsideseats  Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @turbogrin
      @turbogrin Před 5 lety

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

  • @lochieevans7847
    @lochieevans7847 Před 3 lety

    What exhaust you guys running

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 Před rokem

    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. 🤟

  • @Vsmechanical_llc
    @Vsmechanical_llc Před 10 měsíci

    Do yo have the tank lifter for sale?

  • @forestjump3r516
    @forestjump3r516 Před 3 lety

    Need to sell this as a kit

  • @michaellee9295
    @michaellee9295 Před 3 lety

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

  • @tokyosmash
    @tokyosmash Před 4 lety

    Song starting at 6:05ish?

  • @bobbygarrison3122
    @bobbygarrison3122 Před 4 lety

    Very nice, $$ figure for this bike.

  • @samb2108
    @samb2108 Před 3 lety

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

  • @sonnypena194
    @sonnypena194 Před 3 lety

    I'd buy that bike.

  • @alneno9840
    @alneno9840 Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      Look better but perform like crap.

  • @brianmarkel2072
    @brianmarkel2072 Před rokem

    How much for a street legal build like that?

  • @AmericanPiddler
    @AmericanPiddler Před 3 lety

    I want this triple tree 🤤🤤🤤

  • @bougie2k
    @bougie2k Před 4 lety

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

  • @lancestone4409
    @lancestone4409 Před 4 lety +1

    What is the song at the end?

    • @tuffsideseats
      @tuffsideseats  Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @mihailokacarevic6945
    @mihailokacarevic6945 Před 4 lety

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

    • @tokyosmash
      @tokyosmash Před 4 lety +1

      Sealed wires exist

    • @mihailokacarevic6945
      @mihailokacarevic6945 Před 4 lety

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

    • @tokyosmash
      @tokyosmash Před 4 lety +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 Před 4 lety

      @@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 Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @oscaremiilio
    @oscaremiilio Před 3 lety

    Technically the exhaust does not apply for an street tracker.

  •  Před 4 lety

    I WANT IT I WANT IT I WANT IT

  • @user-ni6wc4my9o
    @user-ni6wc4my9o Před rokem

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

  • @needmetal3221
    @needmetal3221 Před 3 lety

    These bikes are being discontinued

  • @manakara5
    @manakara5 Před 4 lety

    white noise music

  • @PepperGeorge
    @PepperGeorge Před 4 lety

    Headlight section is kinda ugly

  • @peacefulwarrior4078
    @peacefulwarrior4078 Před 4 lety

    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

  • @thomaslemay8817
    @thomaslemay8817 Před 4 lety

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

  • @mhilde7744
    @mhilde7744 Před 4 lety

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

  • @REDCLAYHOMESTEAD
    @REDCLAYHOMESTEAD Před 4 lety

    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.

  • @sureshvadakoot1133
    @sureshvadakoot1133 Před 2 lety

    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  Před 2 lety

      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....

  • @alexc2505
    @alexc2505 Před 4 lety

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

  • @sinsinsss5216
    @sinsinsss5216 Před rokem

    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

  • @downbymysins
    @downbymysins Před 3 lety +1

    I need that in a 1250cc with a skid plate.