Nov 15, 2015

TC Bros. Featured Customer Ride - Brett Jolly

TC Bros. Customer Rides – a series dedicated to the fabrication ingenuity and creativity of our customers and featuring their rides they've shared with us.

Sent to us from Brett Jolly of New South Wales, Australia.

In his own words.

Hi guys my name is Brett Jolly and I thought I would share my recent build with you.

I live on the Central Coast of New South Wales, about a hour north of Sydney in Australia.

Now how this all started, like most guys my age I rode a few dirt bikes in my mid teens 20 years ago and got a little 250 road bike when I could get my licence and a few years later got another dirt bike then sold it not long after that, that was 12 years ago. Since then, I had not been on a bike. I have some mates that are into old cars and we have been going to some shows and hot rod festivals, and after our first chopped festival in rural Victoria last year where I saw some old style bobbers and choppers, I knew what I had to do, try and build a little bobber so within 3 weeks of returning, I bought the first xs650 I found. The bike was not running so had not even heard the thing, silly me. As soon as I got it home, I jumped straight on the web to see how to do this and that's where I came across TCBros... thank god! I have never built anything in my life and this was a little overwhelming to say the least, but jumped in head first anyway. Your website became my daily ritual and made this build what it is today. I cannot be happier with the quality of parts and shipping you provide, and would not have had the confidence to jump straight in with out you guys, so thanks a million.

Bike was a 1975 XS650 when I started.

Here are the parts I purchased from TC Bros:

XS650 Mikuni VM Roundslide 34mm Performance Carb Kit Tuned By TC Bros.

TC Bros. Yamaha XS650 Weld On Hardtail Frame

TC Bros. Black Springer Kit For Yamaha XS650

2.3 Gal. Sportster Style Tank With Scalloped Sides

WELD ON CHAIN TENSIONER 530 SPROCKET

TC Bros. 530 Gold Heavy Duty Motorcycle Chain 120 Links

TC Bros. Weld-on Solo Seat Spring Mounts

Antique Copper 3" Solo Seat Spring (sold each)

5" Wide Raw Steel Ribbed Bobber Fender

TC Bros. Chopper Battery & Electronics Box Kit

Springer Riser Adapter Studs 1/2"-13 x 1/2"-20 Thread

Springer Front End Brake Caliper Kit Right Side Chrome

11.5" rotor For Big Twin & Sportster 1984/later single or dual disc Satin (fits Moto Iron Springer)

GMA Black Billet 1" Front Brake Master Cylinder (RH 5/8)

Universal Motorcycle Brake Light Switch

Banjo Bolt Brake Switch 3/8"-24 Threads

Sniper II Bulk Black Coated Brake line 6ft

GMA Black Billet 1" Mechanical Clutch Control (Cable)

TC Bros. 1" Drag Bar Handlebars - Black Smooth

Black 1" Shorty Risers

Screw in Gas Cap

3/8 NPT Male Fuel Valve 90 Degree

Sniper II Black Brake line Fitting 3/8-24 Straight Male Adapter

Yamaha XS650 31T OVERDRIVE Rear Sprocket Fits All Years (a must for highway speeds)

1/4" Clear Fuel Line 3ft

Avon Black Old School 1" Grips fits Harley single or dual exterior throttle cables

Sniper II Black Brake line Fitting 3/8" (10mm) Straight Banjo Fitting

Sniper II Black Brake line Fitting 20 Degree Banjo 3/8" (10mm)

1" Black Throttle Assembly With Vintage Style Grips

Weld On Steel Mounting Tabs Vintage Style 6 by TC Bros

Stainless Steel Zip Ties For Header Wrap 4 pack (2" Max Diameter)

25ft Titanium Header Wrap 2 in wide

OEM HD Style Wheel Spacer for 3/4 Axles

Chrome Front 40 Spoke Wheel 21 "x 2.5" fits FXST, FXDWG, 1984-1999 (fits Moto Iron Springers)

Regulator/Rectifier Yamaha XS650 (CDI Ignition Models)

TC Bros. 1980-84 Yamaha XS650 Chopper Wiring Harness (8 pin CDI)

Thanks, Brett

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Please include:

1. Your name, hometown and email address.

2. Make, model, year - technical details and specs.

3. What TC Bros. parts you used.

4. Any and all personal notes about yourself and the build that you feel will add to the enjoyment and experience. Where you grew up, who introduced you to and how you got into motos, your first bike, your inspirations, your favorite ride in your neck of the woods and why… interesting personal thoughts and feelings you experienced during the build, etc., etc. - Essentially a slice of your world. You get the idea… have fun with it!!!

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