I sold my XS650 chopper - Tribute to Sake Bomb

I sold my XS650 Chopper. This video is a tribute to a very fun bike I built that I had some great memories with. Come hang out as I give a backstory on the bike, some of its adventures, and what parts I used on the build all while we go for a ride! Enjoy!
Basic details of the bike are:
1981 XS650
Stock wheels
Avon speedmaster front tire 2.75 x 19
AM7 Safety mileage rear tire 5.0 x 16
Rebuilt engine
TC Bros Hardtail - www.tcbroschoppers.com/collec...
+4" fork legs - www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-...
Hughs Handbuilt PMA/reg/rec/capacitor - www.hughshandbuilt.com/produc...
Lowbrow Customs Stingray 4 3/4 fender - www.lowbrowcustoms.com/collec...
There are hundreds of small parts but the main items are enough here.
Facebook Build Photo Album for this bike - media/set/?s...
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[@AndyH-13]

That bike is a work of art. Absolutely love it.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Much appreciated Andy 🤘

[@AceCafeBikes]

Like loosing an old friend. Looks like their are a lot of memories with this bike BJ, I'm glad you made this video to have as a reference to enjoy in the years to come!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

It was actually really interesting making the video as I always felt like I never did anything with it but then had tons of fun clips and photos from cool shows, events, hanging with friends, etc.

[@MotoMango]

Such a cool and unique build. I'm sure it's going to a great new owner!

[@nigelcox7477]

Loved it. Ride on baby - see you round the next bend somewhere 👍😎❤️👌

[@thecaudells]

🔥🔥🔥congrats on the sale. Such a cool bike!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@pipersall6761]

Wow! You really did a lot of work on that! Awesome.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@robertcollins4685]

Great video! It’s hard to say goodbye to an old friend.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That it is! The day it shipped out hit me in the feels

[@milmex317th]

It's clean, I like your Work 👍.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you!

[@miguelpagansr6128]

I’m sure you’re thrilled about it, you’ve had it for a while congrats.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

As always it was bittersweet to see it go.

[@andymiller5611]

A bitter-sweet moment for you, man but you know it was the right thing to do! Going to someone who'll ride it and giving you more time to work on other projects...or to buy more projects! 🤣 Great video as alway, fella! Keep it up! 🍻🤘💜

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

New owner is riding it a bunch which is exactly what I was hoping for! Definitely bittersweet but I know it was the right move so I can focus on other projects. As you know I have plenty 😉

[@steverollins4690]

Great build! Maybe I'll see it out here in Arizona!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya! Keep an eye out for it!

[@jonatan13]

Great video

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks Jonatan

[@gervaisbilodeau8465]

I had an used 1971 XS 650. Brand new value in 1970 was $1245 Paid $600 in 1974. Great bike.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Id definitely like another one

[@arthurleino]

I had a 78 XS650 good running motorcycle. I bought a 1980 Sportster and sold to a friend. Wish I could find another one.

[@jimclarke1108]

Great lookin Honda mate, can't fool me🤠

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

👍😉

[@passinthru4328]

Tha t is a cool looking and sounding bike!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I appreciate it 🙏

[@daveb1963]

lovely bike lucky new owner......

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya! He is already having fun on it

[@chadsacrey6274]

lots of great memories on a great bike

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

More memories than I thought

[@chadsacrey6274]

@@BrickHouseBuilds inspired me to take out my 82 kawa ltd twin for a ride today. Had that bike a long time and it's a fun bike

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@chadsacrey6274 thats awesome! Happy to provide that inspiration for a ride!

[@danielbock7562]

And I really wanted the Xs 650 just didn't have $5g to use.. broke my heart not to be able to get it..

[@dreamin47_]

Congrats the last ride on a bike you sell, you never forget.........

[@jkunz27]

I still kick myself for not buying this bike when you first listed it!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

👍

[@user-zc2oi6lo5e]

Awesome chopper, i would lik too know what kind of hardtail frame you have used? Want to hardtail my xs and this one looks great!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you! Its a TC bros kit. I have a full build breakdown I believe in this video if not others.

[@chrismandeville9805]

Sold it nooooo man that is the coolest chopper around I'm sad for you 😢

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I will miss it but the current owner rides it a ton and I feel really good knowing the bike is in good hands

[@nickcraig2417]

Smarter then me I have a problem letting go of my projects lol

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I won't say its easy to do but sometimes I must

[@m.j.hooligan8139]

My first street bike XS 650.... bought it new in 1980. Wish I still had it. 🤥

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

They are actually very affordable bikes. Lots out there so if its still a possibility you can grab one!

[@leebenson4874]

Not a big chopper man but that one has a lot of character! I would never be able to sell her! Her name?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I called the bike Sake Bomb as it was an explosion of various influences

[@katywalker8322]

Not 10mm sockets for the bars! Every other size there are spares of.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤣

[@chema1546]

ok 👍👌 super

[@GrievenceCapitolist]

She sure wasn't purdy but she was mighty fine . 🍺 for a broken heart .

[@robertadams4415]

Bye bye 650

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

It will be missed

[@edwardpotter8342]

Hello I'm 52 been riding over 30 years I'm disabled but still can ride love to ride my dream bike is a chopper I'd love to ride one from east coast of north Carolina where I live across country to California coast & document it all I live on fixed income barley make it month to month I helped a lot of family I could had more money but family was important I only had one biological child but raised 4more there grown my wife of 23 years passed away 4 years ago just me&my dog if you can help me with a Chopper I'd really appreciate it love your channel

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well Ed I really appreciate you watching the videos and wish the best for you to live your dream of that chopper ride! All the best! Bj

[@edwardpotter8342]

@@BrickHouseBuilds thanks my friend I have a 2005 Suzuki c90 1500cc that's what I ride my only transportation but I've always loved choppers especially old school if you happen on a good one let me know.have you ever heard of Scooter tramp Scotty been living from his bike for 25 years has a utube channel very interesting, what state are you in?

[@kennethlee5891]

I think I'm giving up on my bike I'm doing this solo and I'm not getting anywhere I think it time to trash this project

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Its easy to quit but then you have to keep starting over. Just take a break from it and come back with a fresh mind

[@vladgluhov2399]

god I hate when people turn XS into a chopper ;d

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Same, just the worst. What I hate more are rude comments though.

[@danielbock7562]

Bro 😎😎 what's up. I want the KZ 750 so so BAD if U Ever get rid of it PLEASE PLEASE LET ME NO. IF I HAVE ENOUGH I'LL COME GET IT AS SOON AS U CONTACT ME... + I HAVE A Pretty decent 600 Shadow I'm doing some costume work to should be nice when I'm done 😎😎😎 Keep up the good work bro and Both tires on the ground... Thank You.. Daniel Bock...

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I don't think that KZ750 will ever be sold but if for some reason I did you would definitely hear about it.