EB897 - 2018 Harley Davidson Street 500
This is our second Harley Davidson Street 500 custom of this style for Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson (GAHD). So if you haven’t peeped the previous build, head on over and check out the EB789 2017 Harley Davidson Street 500 custom now.
The wrap up of the EB789 build was that Gasoline Alley wanted to expand on their Harley offerings outside of what was available in the factory catalogue. We’re big fans of those legends, so naturally we were happy to collaborate on a few builds with them!
Once the first build hit the showroom floor at GAHD the response was huge, so they quickly commissioned us to build another as it wasn’t long before the orange and silver EB789 Street 500 was snapped up and ridden out the door.
Part of the plan with the first build was to make a custom that was easily repeatable and didn't over capitalise on a LAMS (Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme) bike. Plus we wanted to draw on some of the Harley family for inspiration, namely two of our favourite models, the Sportster Seventy-Two and the new FXDR.
With a lot of the design and testing done for the first build, this bike breezed through the planning stage and we got to twirling spanners and spitting sparks. Again GAHD sourced some of the required parts like the Vance and Hines slip on and Sportster Seventy-Two tank, while we got to work shortening the rear frame and installing all our own parts.
The Ellaspede XG500 parts development catalogue is growing, so this build copped a bolt on Ellaspede Seventy-Two tank mount kit, Street 500 Front and Rear Indicator Brackets, Street 500 Number Plate mount kit and fully adjustable Ellaspede Street 500 Forward Controls.
With the tank mounted and frame shortened the aluminium seat cowl was made up to match, with a snug tail light hiding in underneath for a super clean rear end. Underslung mirrors, Vans grips and Posh classic winkers help round out the add ons.
We know black is popular with the Harley crowd (and honestly we love it on a lot of our other bikes too) so we wanted to do a black based livery for this build that would still show off the shapes of the tank and seat. Looking back through some Harley flat track inspiration images revealed a stripe style that we used as inspiration, replacing the traditional black over orange with a subtle sparkle grey over a gloss black base.
Paint done, parts on and after a test ride this rig was sitting pretty on the Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson showroom floor. But if you’re reading this then you’re too late as the cash and keys for this bike have already been exchanged and we’ve been informed it’s out the door already!
Luckily now though, these builds are another option for riders looking for a fun 500 and you’re only a conversation with Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson or us at Ellaspede away from making the next one that rolls out all yours!
Albums we listened to during the build of this bike:
| 1. Billie Eilish - Dont Smile At Me | 2. Chance The Rapper - The Big Day | 3. Billy Joel - The Essential Billy Joel |
Photos and Features:
| Photos by AJ Moller Photography |
Comments (31)
What gas tank was used?
By: Albaro on 11 February 2023I would like to get the same gas tank on mine and as well as that riser of course so it can fit well on the bike. Please email me and let me know
Ellaspede Response
Hi mate! The tank was from a late model Sportster Seventy-Two. Unfortunately we've finished making those tank lift mount kits for this bike and tank combo. All the best with your build. Cheers
Love the build!
By: Ash on 23 November 2022Is there any bikes already built like above available for ourchase and how much it would cost.
Ellaspede Response
Thanks mate! We'll shoot you an email with some info.
Build Price
By: Sean on 7 October 2022Hi Guys, this build looks awesome! can you send me some info on the build price? Thanks.
Ellaspede Response
Thanks Sean, we'll email you some info mate! Cheers
Great job
By: Mohd on 27 September 2022I have 2018 street 750 and I love the Seventy-Two tank so do you sale the tank with the and is it hard to do the mount kit Thanks
Ellaspede Response
We don't sell the tank sorry mate, you'll have to track one down yourself. The mounting kit isn't too much work. Cheers!
Interested in hole kit
By: Jordan Nelson on 19 September 2022Hi this looks amazing if harley built the bike like this in the first place it would sold like hot cakes. I'm interested in buying the hole kit if possible I have a 2015 street 500
Ellaspede Response
Thanks mate, we're glad you like our build! We'll email you some info on the build. Cheers!
Ellaspede
By: Joseph Aclan on 12 June 2022Hi, will you send me quote for the xg500 tail modification?
Ellaspede Response
Hi Joseph, now worries mate, we'll send you some of the details for this build. Cheers!
love it
By: Melvin dsouza on 16 December 2021mate I have an xg500. how much would this look cost?
Ellaspede Response
Nice one Melvin, we'll send you an email mate! Cheers
Build price
By: Shaik Ismail on 29 October 2021Hi guys..loving the look of the bike..was never a fan of the street 500 but after looking at this build..im sold..just wanting a price for another one build exactly the same. Hope to hear from you guys soon..keep up the awesome work!!
Ellaspede Response
Hey Shaik, glad you like it mate! No worries, we'll send you an email with some options. Cheers!
Well done
By: Chris on 28 September 2021Nice looking bike mate. Good jobs. Can I pls get some pricing re the kit as well. Thanks
Ellaspede Response
No worries mate, we'll shoot you an email. Cheers!
Nice Bike
By: Jonesy on 29 August 2021Have street 500 2020 and would like to integrate a few ideas onto my bike, Any chance of some prices? Cheers
Ellaspede Response
Hi Jones, sure thing mate, we'll shoot you an email with some more info! Cheers mate
Price to do this to another 2015 model?
By: José on 8 August 2021I am looking to buy a 2015 XG500, how much would it cost to get this kit done to my own bike?
Ellaspede Response
Hi Jose, we're glad you like it mate. We just sent you an email with some price info. Cheers!
Mirrors
By: Darren Eurlings on 6 July 2021Love the round mirrors under the handle bars. Can you send me the model number please.
Ellaspede Response
Hey Darren, we no longer sell these black versions, but you can get chrome ones still on our website. They're the classic enduro mirror. Cheers!
Price to do this to another 2018 model?
By: Matthew Ellison on 17 June 2021I am looking to buy a 2018 XG500, how much would it cost to get this kit done to my own bike?
Ellaspede Response
We'll shoot you an email with the pricing mate! Cheers
Nice
By: Mickey on 17 January 2021Nice bar hopper
Ellaspede Response
Thanks mate, they're a fun little rig to ride!
Awsome
By: Patrick Smith on 12 January 2021How the street 500 should have looked from the factory
Ellaspede Response
Cheers mate, we think so to!
Number Plate Mount Kit
By: Ray on 23 December 2020Do you still sell the number plate mount kit that you made for the HD street series?
Ellaspede Response
Hi Ray, Yes mate, we're just finishing the next batch of them now so they'll be available for purchase shortly. Let us know if you're keen to get one of the next ones. Cheers
Quote for seat please
By: Andrew Conway on 9 December 2020In love with the seat set up, Please send me some details, Regards Andrew
Ellaspede Response
Hey Andrew, Stoked you like the XG500 build mate! We'll email you some prices for the seat. Cheers!
cost for similar bike 2016 XG500
By: cris on 26 October 2020how much for HD XG500
Ellaspede Response
Hi Cris! Shoot us an email and we can give you some more info about custom build pricing. contact@ellaspede.com Cheers
Quote for the short tail & seats
By: Ray on 4 October 2020Beautiful work! Can I have a quote for the short tail and seat please?
Ellaspede Response
Hi Ray, Thanks mate, we're glad you like the build. Shoot us an email and we can give you some more info about custom build pricing. contact@ellaspede.com Cheers!
Quote for build
By: Marcus Cochrane on 13 September 2020Hi just wanted price for this set up on a new street 500 s
Ellaspede Response
Hi Marcus! Shoot us an email and we can give you some more info about custom build pricing. contact@ellaspede.com Cheers mate
