Yamaha XS650 brought back to life [xs650 chopper build series part 5]

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FINALLY! The yamaha xs650 chopper project is ALIVE! I'll admit, it's been frustrating, but that made it all that much more sweet when it finally kicked to life. Next step... make it actually ride down the road!
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[@rjuhl2007]

That's it, you've inspired me. I'm gonna sell my middle kid and build a chopper.

[@Paddy.C]

No fear of it being a hipster ('hispter'?) bike build so long as you've got the traditional 1980s linoleum on the garage floor.

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

Love this channel, its the wide range of content that keeps me hooked, opinion pieces, rebuilds, travel, unusual bike reviews, motocross all mixed with the big mans down to earth straight talking and humour.

[@camerongeater5404]

That maniacal laugh after the bike started. That's what custom bikes are all about.

[@richardporter1455]

She's got a heartbeat and purrs like an angry kitten! Nice work boys. Having friends with skill and knowledge is awesome. Buy Dillon many beers!

[@jamescoppola5545]

That feeling when I wish my shovelhead would start this easy😥

[@trantem]

Congratulations Josh. I've never been so pumped about a build 3000 miles away. Can't wait to see it on the street.

[@khenpaulw311]

The Hipster Bike Builder Moment earned the "like".

[@trumpbaby76]

Hearing it fire up put a big smile on my face

[@paulruth83]

Something that you already know, you have some AWESOME friends. Priceless!!!

[@redstone1999]

Great job guys ! She's alive, she's alive, soon she will be ready to ride.

[@extrasmack]

Awesome update! Loved the humor in this one too. 👍👍

[@DrZaius-rf7yh]

Love the continued used of the triumph bobber promo music. Powerful!

[@Toyorulesitall]

Well done! Great job as always Josh!

[@ttrguy9952]

I owned 4 xs 650's. You cannot hurt or kill these engines!!! Best engine you could have chosen! Think of this, it was put together WRONG and it still ran!!!!!!! GREAT video as USUAL man!!!! Blessings dude....

[@JourdonGulick]

Glad to see it fire up! It's gonna be one badass bike.

[@mannydcbianco]

Split the Difference is a great name for a bike, hahaha. The acronym is seriously great too.

[@devonbaker2974]

Woohoo! Grats!! I remember the anxiety of the first start after I rebuilt my KZ but so rewarding to hear it growl!

[@asmoduce]

I ran an XS 650 chop in the mid 90s'.

[@adventuresof_baldy]

It's alive!!! Nice work guys can't wait to see the finished bike rolling down the road