Comments on: Morgan’s – First Bike Budget Build

By: Morgan

Morgan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:56:14 +0000

I’ve got plans to redo some stuff on this one this winter – new peg mounts, redo some booger welds, shave the front forks, and some cosmetic stuff including paint. After that, I dunno. I’ll probably go for another metric. I’d like to give a Harley a go, but I won’t have the money for that any time soon.

By: Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:09:33 +0000

Great low budget build. Could not have done it better myself.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:01:06 +0000

As a fellow tc bros tail and sporty tank guy I must say you nailed it…

That exhaust is nuts.. I wanted to do something similar but couldn’t find the inspiration. Good work.

By: Tijuana Bumpersticker

Tijuana Bumpersticker — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:29:44 +0000

I don’t live near Denver, and my bike’s not done, but yeah, I want to go for a ride:)

By: El Gaucho

El Gaucho — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:34:46 +0000

Look, I’d normally be the first to pass of the bike with a sporty tank, BUT, for a first build, you nailed it man! The lines and proportions are spot on, and I’m totally in love with that exhaust. First builds (and even 2nd and 3rd’s) have TON’s of learning experiences. Can’t wait to see what you do in the future.

By: micke

micke — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:05:46 +0000

Really nice bike. Follow my xs650 projekt on this blog: http://xs650bobber.wordpress.com/

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:18:58 +0000

“Morgan’s Rebellion”

By: redbyron

redbyron — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:21:43 +0000

Nice first bike man. Enjoyed your story and list of parts used. I just bought an old xs650 beater to start my dream chop. This site is great for inspiration. Happy riding.

By: Morgan

Morgan — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:06:43 +0000

Thanks again, guys. I forgot to include it in the write up, but here’s a short video of start up, just to prove it actually runs haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPxR78QzkRg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

By: Sherwin Haas

Sherwin Haas — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:21:32 +0000

Nice work, very impressive. I love these stories of people with no prior experience jumping in and building a cool bike, inspiring!

By: luke

luke — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:58:21 +0000

nice write up and cool bike

By: john

john — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:12:24 +0000

Morgan,
Thankyou very much for an extremely well written and interesting story of your first motorcycle build. You should be proud of the job you have done. Well done, sir.

By: Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:33:18 +0000

Great first build!

By: Jeroen

Jeroen — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:13:19 +0000

Love the story,
great build!!

Jeroen

By: ghostshadow

ghostshadow — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:02:54 +0000

Looks great! I’d be proud to ride it. Congrats on the first build, it looks very clean.

By: Phill Kenoyer

Phill Kenoyer — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:54:35 +0000

Awesome build! I’m doing the exact same but spent way more. License and first bike about a month ago.

Got my bike already chopped and I’m just finishing it. I don’t really like the hard tail so I’ll probably chop it off and redo it next year. Just finished my battery box last night, and now I’m working on redoing the wiring. Still have to do the rear fender brackets/struts, license plate bracket and light, and a bunch of other stuff. But it’s going well.

Your bike looks pretty sweet!

By: Morgan

Morgan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:44:41 +0000

It’s true. I guess it’s become a common combo for a good reason. I toyed with the idea of narrowing the peanut, just to change it up a little, but this bike is a rider. It’s already only 2 gallons.

Thanks everyone for the feedback! Much appreciated!

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:28:56 +0000

You did a nice job, congrats!

Anyone who says anything negative about a TC bros tail and sporty tank need to give that spiel a rest. It’s only the guys spending too much time on the TC Facebook page customer rides pics that make that statement anyway.

That tank and that hard tail look great together. For a first build, it worked out well for you.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:43:38 +0000

Lovin the exhaust, looks great. Great job.

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:40:31 +0000

Always liked those double spoke wheels. Check your frame welds regularly.:) I learned to mig weld by shortening a VW single cab pick-up. Since then have hardtailed two bikes. I still go over my welds once a week or so. Nice first bike.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:55:30 +0000

Morgan – good job on the bike, and a great write-up. A back-story like that brings it home for me. helluva job on the exhaust, I love the way you brought the left side over.

By: greg

greg — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:53:55 +0000

You learned and did it all yourself man, thats what counts. It has to make YOU happy. Personally, I like the look.

By: Marco

Marco — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:33:37 +0000

Very cool man! I’m in the same boat, owned a bike, but never worked on one, have an 81 stock sitting in the basement ready to be chopped, this is definitely inspiration. Great job!

By: Barney

Barney — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:16:23 +0000

Way to overcome adversity!

By: Wild Man

Wild Man — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:41:42 +0000

Nice!! I’m realy digg’n those pipes!

By: Geezerman

Geezerman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:19:35 +0000

Nice job !!!

By: cruzboos

cruzboos — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:18:21 +0000

Good going dude! We all have to start somewhere and you’re on your way. Keep on tinkering and you’ll end up with something that you’ll really be proud of. Just keep her rollin’!

By: Morgan

Morgan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:30:31 +0000

Thanks dude. I know there will be plenty calling me out for the sporty tank and TC tail, but I wasn’t really going for originality for my first build. I just wanted something functional with a hint of style – even if that style has already been done a million times.

By: Nicke

Nicke — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:06:40 +0000

You should be proud man.