The LAST episode | Yamaha XS650 Chopper Build Series

[@kyledoeztatuz4802]

Cant wait for the mini doc on the trip out there, "Sleazy Rider: The Epic Adventure To Barber and Back."

[@kasperjam]

kyledoeztatuz That would be awesome!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Sleazy rider... I can dig it 😂

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Man if you follow them on Instagram your know it was an adventure.

[@kyledoeztatuz4802]

@@TheBlueBikeDoyle oh I did man in between tattoos I hopped on to check a d see if they were making it there safe.

[@davethevtwinaddict2151]

I remember when you started this bike and when you bought it my brother my aunt my uncle were still alive I was still with my ex girlfriend this bike means a lot to me too because so much has happened in my life since you started it

[@pauldailey4477]

Sure jew, and you jew too.

[@davethevtwinaddict2151]

@@pauldailey4477 wtf

[@kennetknudsen7042]

There are only 2 ways for a build to END. 1. No longer in possession of the vehicle 2. The powers from the afterlife has come to send your soul off to the next realm to face judgment.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Hahaha I won’t argue

[@elgringoec]

@@shadetreesurgeon Time to put it up for sale!!!

[@brydenmartin-roberts4277]

"There's no reveal There's the bike." Priceless

[@dmelson7502]

Yep, that's why I watch.

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

Man, enjoy. I know you've heard this before but take it from an old guy. These are the times you'll remember and talk about when you're old. Have fun on your ride and don't forget to stop ounce in awhile to look around and take it all in.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Thank you my friend :)

[@paultappenden4337]

Found this by accident. I've been bouncing around as I dont seem to be able to go from one episode to the next in a logical progression. I've loved watching the frustrations when things dont go as planned. It's very educational for me, as I ALWAYS expect things perfect, and this is my first build ever. I saw the episode when you were trying to widen the hardtail as it bent inwood, before i saw the episode where you dropped the frame off at a proffessional custom place for welding. Against my better judgement, I have decided to install my TC Bros Hardtail myself, whilst keeping the axle installed with a wide pipe around it, cut to the exact width of the original swingarm. I have had one months practice at welding, with a Mig. I wont do it until I'm sure I can do it safely. But your videos are incredibly inspirational. They give insight and encouragement to complete rookies like me.

[@jetmechmarty]

I was talking with your friend Moe at Vintage Fest, about what I should have said to you when I had your attention at the Dime City tent Saturday morning. I've been a heavy jet mechanic for about 40 years. I've even taught aspiring A&P mechanics in a formal school. I know a little about a lot of stuff, and more about other stuff. It doesn't make me a custom motorcycle fabricator, welder, or even a skilled Hog fixer. Truthfully, what I know about welding keeps me from doing it. My projects languish. Then, I started watching your channel. You're doing it! You're humble, and you're getting all this stuff done! My hat is off to you! I can't say I was exactly surprised to see you in Alabama with your new XS650 chopper. I was confident that you'd pull it off. Just the same, you've got the right stuff. Congratulations on a job well done and having so many friends to help make it happen. That says a lot about you. I'm sorry I missed the chance to say it to your face, but now it's here for all to see. Keep it weird!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Damn dude, super kind words! This made my damn day :)

[@ShuswapCruiser48]

The bike turned out beauty!!! I gotta thank you. Watching you over the years building the bike, and now seeing the finished product and beautiful paint. Has me feeling inspired again after much too long.

[@donaldsoncole3095]

Every now and then, something rare and unique happens around all of us that Live Life, Thanks Shade !!! 😎

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Awesome great see you at Barbers can't wait to see rest of the video. As Moe say painted it once can paint it again. I did ride through Barbers Sunday around 830 tall was done gone .

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yeah we took off early Sunday, was awesome Seeing you though man!

[@brianmccann666]

With All the Hard Work. You guys have put pieces of your souls into the chopper. You gotta keep this bike imho no matter what.

[@frslas]

I can't wait for the footage of the ride there. I was supposed to go, but alas I live vicariously through the Shadetree YT channel. Chopper is awesome.

[@donebysunday4646]

I'VE PUT OVER 100 XS650S BACK ON THE ROAD, THEY USED TO FOLLOW ME HOME SOMETIMES 2-3 AT A TIME THE BIKE YOU SEE IN MY AVATAR IS A MIDNIGHT 1100, YEAH I'VE DONE ABOUT 25 OF THEM TOO. LOVE YOUR BUILD, GOING TO KEEP GOING THROUGH YOUR HISTORY, I'M 70 YEARS OLD NOW AND JUST CAN'T TOTALLY TRUST MYSELF ANY MORE, I SURE CAN ENJOY YOUR ADVENTURES, I'VE HAD MINE 😁

[@kaylera1]

Wow. hard to believe that chopper came from what it started out as. Awsome how you made it your own and it looks SICK! That and it made it the trip! Way to go!

[@jeffkeni]

I tense up - and laugh at the same time - every video you're riding that beast. I rode a chopper bicycle as a kid one time. It was deadly enough. I can't imagine something motorized! But hey, I'm down with anything with an engine and two wheels. I'd flog it one time :-) Can't wait to see the Barber trip footage.

[@oregonoutback7779]

I am very impressed how Moe color matched the duct tape that holds the tank on. That's a real pro !!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

😂😂😂

[@tannerlandon2950]

Bike looks amazing btw. Through most the build I did not see your vision and thought it just looked like a piece of junk. Now it's a damn good looking bike and it's got to feel great having put so much work in and seeing the results.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Thanks man :)

[@terris2]

So excited you got it together. That paint is amazing!

[@dirtbikesdiscgolf6099]

That paint job is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the road trip!

[@donrudeboyt1895]

You almost made me shed a tear for you. I said it once and will say it again. You are truly blessed to have the buds you have.

[@camblor8353]

Man alive!!! I can not wait for that road trip video. Seen the posts on fb Shadtree. Mother of all respects to ye man. L&R!!!

[@ShadowACE1998]

She looks beautiful. I love that color and the metal flake really makes it pop. No school like old school.

[@shogunedpada4293]

congratz on completing the bike just on time.Its been fun to watch the ups and downs of the build. Well done

[@jonfarris2716]

The evolution of the bike and yourself has been amazing. The paint is truely a chopper class paint job. The kind I remember from the 70's. Glad I got see it start to finish. Many happy miles.

[@washedup_adventurer]

thinking about everything that has gone into that bike... freaking awesome that it's done and looks so much like a bike for you.

[@catesg]

Great to see you in Barber the bike generated a lot of buzz at the Dime City tent. Also, great bunch of guys, friendly and willing to talk custom mods. Congrats on the successful build and ride. G in Jax

[@Mnmsederriteentuboca]

I have following this build series since the beginning, at the beginning i thought you were never going to finished it, it awesome to see it completed , it looks awesome

[@jay34ever54]

Thank you for sharing this build with us!! HELL YEA

[@JYCMotoriders]

I followed almost the whole series and IT was just Amazing.... hope you keep on making more videos, Keep IT weird

[@unchained20000000]

The paint job came out perfectly seventies retro baby, YEA! And with the shagadellic seat fur & back rest you totally rock the part.

[@raymondmiller427]

Bad ass Josh. Glad you finally got er together . And glad you got her home to!!

[@jaseamondo]

Woo hoo looking very cool, bet your so glad you actually got it finished. Top friends, top channel, crazy journey, crazy guy. Have fun.

[@bigkahuna2010]

The bike came out really nice.......GREAT JOB!!!! I love the blue color combo, teal blue is my favorite color!!!! Have a safe trip!!!!

[@bubsnoble]

great Job, you are an inspiration to all us non mechanical guys

[@kalashinikovchop250]

Dude you nailed it. Really enjoyed this series. Thank you.

[@brettmcmahan1353]

Honestly I think you & your helpers put the Chopper together rather quickly. I guess having the deadline helped. Good series. Enjoy your travels.

[@tsugumohanshiro3888]

Hell man, what a ride. And comparing your moods between your usual, totally positive self and the way you acted in the pinch here one can tell how crazy this last effort must have been. I wish you all the best on your trip, hope you heal up all right (these things do take time, I know from a friend of mine who got something similar on a parachute jump that went wrong) and have fun all the way. You've earned it multiple times! And thanks for all the videos till now, it was a blast to watch.

[@paulburgess3088]

Congratulations Josh. The bike looks awesome. Brilliant paint job and all your polished bits are great. Be proud man, you deserve to be.

[@bgharvpullatrain]

Bike looks amazing man. Enjoy every minute of it. Nothing like riding a bike you personally have had completely apart and back together.

[@ecrusch]

Good job and good luck brother. The pride of Florida! Represent us!

[@UncleLongbeard]

Absolutely fantastic mate. Congrats. And now, let's the best part begin - I'm lookin forward for the next episodes. Cheers from the UK

[@willmccargish945]

I've been watching your build from the start, you and your friends have done an awesome job with this.

[@upnorthrider]

Awesome dude, I’ve been watching this series from the start, great to see it completed! 👍

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Thanks for sticking with me dude!

[@jimwortham8634]

Shadetree Is For Real always a pleasure to watch him listen to him talk

[@roberthicks7819]

Love it . Showing the world you don't need a 20,000 + bagger to make a road trip. Stay safe .

[@jcp5252]

I stumbled across a channel who knows how long back where this gnarly bearded dude was tinkering on a crusty xs650 and said what the hell and clicked watch. Whoda thought all this time later I'd have found a kindred spirit with his dgaf attitude all the way to his penchant for weird books about wizards. Couldn't be more stoked for you man. Hope one day I have a project that I get to pour as much of myself into and follow through to this level of completion. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Thanks for the kind words and for sticking with me man, means a lot :)

[@CD-W0DOS]

Love that bike brother ! A lot of your own blood, sweat, and tears in that bike. Ride it with pride !

[@dennism1919]

Well sheeit, man! As choppers go I like it! It's got that raw, edgy look. Sounds great too. Congrats on getting it done! Safe travels.

[@joewood7225]

Great bunch of mates you have there 'Shade' !

[@stevespizspizewski251]

Thanks for taking us on this adventures congrats on a bomb ass bike. Love the paint

[@micahdavis3274]

After seeing your series. I absolutely started looking into doing a CB 750 chopper.

[@davejeffries5001]

Great Job Shadetree! You should be proud. Bike looks great. Good luck on the trip.

[@ronfuller9503]

Congrats on completing the chopper, like you have said it takes a village. You should be very proud of yourself. You deserve to take a break and enjoy it for a while before you start on what I hope will be the Triumph build. Ride safe

[@shadetreesurgeon]

A little break for sure, but yep. Then it’s triumph time

[@djohnson3678]

awesome looking paint job there. that bike is an instant icon now ! sounds better than new! stay safe and have fun ! awesome video !! 3000 thumbs up !!

[@MA-mg4cd]

just took my heads in to get the guide valves seated for my '79-'82 ironhead build. engine is just about to come together. your whole series have been inspiring and is up there with milkcrate82s chopper builds in what I like to see in a build series.

[@Uncle_Roadkill]

Hell yeah! The bike looks wickedly authentic. That there is a job well done.

[@vincentvelazquez6001]

Josh isaw all the vidéos about this bike and say only one word:AWESOME! That metal flake color is really fantastic.I know you are going to make it on the road.French Triumph rider.

[@grumpyoldbiker1118]

Moe did a FANTASTIC job on your horse, brother sir! And I know after that long haul both ways you've got to be pleased as hell with the results. I can't wait to see it up close and personal! Did ya give it a name?

[@bigmikeh5827]

That is one bad ass old school paint job!!!

[@TeddCookerly]

So damn stoked for you man! Keep ripping miles and be proud!

[@thatguycalledart6270]

Can’t wait for triumph chopper series

[@stevekuo28]

That is awesome so glad I got watch from beginning to the end of this build mow to watch for the fxr build series lol

[@oshkiescorsone432]

WOW! Turned out great Josh.

[@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846]

It was all worth it for those final behind the six bend bars shots! Great job!

[@geraldrichardson7252]

Great to see it finally done! Great looking bike too!

[@Scophet]

Watched the entire live stream past the end, glad to see you win. Impressive hour and a half build. Gotta love Flip for his just being there.

[@clarkbabin9799]

Good luck. Safe travels and keep the rubber on the road.

[@patrickfarley8036]

I just found your site today starting with the epic trip to Barber vid. Wish i had found you before your paint job to let you know from my own experience you should have relocated the gas cap bung to the top of the tank when the the tank is on the frame. It would have allowed you another 15% or more of fuel which translates to miles plus easier to fill at the pump. But what's done is done I guess you'll have to wait until your next beautiful paint job! Good choice on the paint. That's the kind of scheme we used to see in bike mags coming out of Cali back in the 60s. I grew up in NYC and Boston then and the East coast West coast thing was happening even then with hot rod bikes and cages. You got some "back in the day" gold there dude! Best of luck with it!

[@danbailey1229]

That is one badass old school chopper. 👍

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

The Yamaha is sounding good man. Im glad everything is finally coming together for you.

[@jdpete200]

bitter sweet video, really enjoyed the build series, its like the end of a good book

[@chrisadams628]

Paint looks killer! Great job on this build man!

[@philmulheran806]

You and your buds have put so much into this build. It’s turned out epic, love the paint job. All the very best for the Barber trip!! Ride safe y’all!!

[@750spud]

Well done buddy, it's been great (and frustrating) to watch. One of a kind.

[@Schnot]

Haven’t been this excited for a future KZbin video in a while. Great fucking job !

[@billcotton1551]

shades of "Biker Build off" with the deadline. The paint looks fantastic.

[@pacopetepnw3434]

@Bill Cotton, a lot of honest vlogs from Shade about that .. ( i am not troll'n.). The paint is very cool. Mo Colors is about to get very busy! :)

[@waygone6657]

Way Cool, Dude! Yamaha XS650s have a special place in my heart and you did a fine job on this one. Congratulations and God Bless your trip. :-)

[@Full_Otto_Bismarck]

Them flakes! I saw part of the livestream but i couldnt tell from the video. I just knew this thing was gonna have a wild paint job. Overall well done bike man.

[@mogthemoogle_160]

I know I'm late to the party here, but congratulations on the completion of this absolute saga! I'm not even a chopper guy, and I enjoyed the hell out of this. Good work sir!

[@sonnyschaak8996]

This might be 1 of best vids u ever made. Awesome man.

[@linc4572]

Crazy to think it’s finally done. Guess the only thing left to do now is ride.... and start the triumph build , of course.

[@kbangfpv6226]

Mate awesome build I brought a xs650 to build my own bobber because of these build videos loved it 🤟🏻🤟🏻✌🏻

[@jamezbennett]

It sounds stupid to say but I've been watching this build series since day one and I've got to say even though it might not mean anything I am freaking proud of you man you've come so far not only in this build but as a mechanic and an engineer as a whole it looks amazing and you should be proud

[@juniorjr4815]

Awesome job dude! The paint is killer! 👊😎 Saw your pics on IG along the way. Pretty epic trip! 👍

[@scottwooldridge8946]

That is one beautiful bike. You did a great job. I cant wait to see the 1100 mile video.

[@mattis8205]

Well done man and well done crew. Good to have good friends.

[@gucci4871]

Happy,safe ,pain free ,ride coming up

[@FloridaTwoWheelAdventures]

Rokform is awesome! I’ve been using it for years and is on every vehicle I own, even my Trek bicycle! 👍

[@barrywilliams3783]

Well it looks cool & was worth the journey, so good luck with the next journey , hope the XS & you make it! That will be a great achievement 👍✌😎

[@DaveMRocks]

was all set to listen to the rest of the live stream in work the other day. went on the next morning only to find it was gone, have been avoiding the channel just so not to spoil the finished bike. Looks bad ass man

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I’ll have it back up soon!

[@DaveMRocks]

@@shadetreesurgeon Cheers man, best of luck with the rear axle work

[@BustedKnuckles]

Cool paint job!

[@rebelred1458]

Hell yeah! I can't wait to see the vids from the trip!

[@IchibanMoto]

this was a badass awesome chopper build series! #caferacerdelete

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I feel like I earned my fairyland motorcycle builder placard now! 😂

[@conradrose7048]

1100 miles, that's one hell of a shakedown run, hope the old girl holds together for you after all the hours you've all put into the rebuild, good luck man, good luck.

[@louischapman3697]

Bike looks great. Job well done. Ride smart, and keep the rubber down, and the shiny side up.

[@Geek555]

I’m jelly that looks like an awesome ride.

[@ThirstyRosco]

Fantastic effort mate, we’ll done!

[@fenrizwulf6682]

Bike looks great. Safe travels, and good luck on your trip.

[@2amoto]

Absolutely a beautiful machine! Paint turned out amazingly. Congrats on the completion. Enjoy the ride

[@triumphguy-no6bn]

Time to start the triumph chopper build man . U rocked it

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That ones next!

[@GM99MG]

Shade! You’re the man! Looking forward to watching the blogs of your trip. Enjoy 😉