After coming down from the Revival Cycles Handbuilt Show, it was time to get serious on this bike. Fabian Campos, the owner, had a vision for this bike that was a reflection the city of Denton, Texas, and some of the artists around here. The Morrison name and tank color were homage to one of the more well-known grain silos around here. A beautiful leather seat cover was made by Denton Artist Clint Wilkinson at his Bell and Oak studio. I got to spend the day watching him craft it, and it was really great. Fabian enlisted friends Triad finishes in Lewisville, Texas to do the paint and powdercoat, and Jon Carpenter to do the olive wood grips.
Just prior to the May 29, 2016 reveal.
Pieces from a busted crash cymbal were pounded into small brackets to mount the turn signals to the light bucket.
A special dedication yoke was made using a technique called Shitame Repousee. Thin 22 gauge brass was worked in a bowl filled with pitch, using a small hammer and handmade punches.
This was the first time the completed bike was rolled out of the shop. The same crash cymbal metal was used to form a hood for the license plate light.
A motogadget m-Unit was used along with their m-button and bar controls, plus a new voltage regulator/rectifier, and a lithium battery.
With the beautiful saddle cover fashioned by Bell and Oak Leather Studio, and the removable nature of the seat, a quality mounting system seemed in order. The usual washers and rivets were used along with some small welded brackets, to achieve a really clean look.