I Built a Motorcycle from Harbor Freight Parts

[@ghosthogday]

Big fan of "unconventional" builds. Even when things don't go according to plan, they are always a ton of fun.

[@wade7959]

I'd say this went better than the plan. 🤣😜

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

When you used the word "plan" IoI

[@capnspicy5565]

Um... What plan?

[@BikesandBeards]

Plan ? What plan

[@cartershanks7549]

“With enough imagination and enough Craig, anything can be a motorcycle” -Sean 2021

[@logotrikes]

That was brilliant "with enough Craig".....

[@VR-mm4ys]

I am sure it will take a inspection sticker or registration 😂

[@ClipsFromMaine]

Craig is all that ever makes this insanity work, he’s the man.

[@tophernuttle420]

💯

[@oogabooga7882]

we looted that stuff from harbor freight. cheaper like that

[@kx250braap]

Yeah the video should say Craig built a harbor freight bike and I paid for it lol

[@linkinpiatak6669]

@Drew Nelson who cares

[@linkinpiatak6669]

@Drew Nelson sounds to me like your parents don't like you since you got so mad at a simple remark

[@d1strappazon]

Sean: I'm working on these handle bars, Craig what are you working on? Craig: Everything else

[@kevink6420]

I swear a huge portion of my childhood was spent trying to figure out how to fabricate crappy go-karts or minibikes out of old small engines unsuccessfully lol.

[@BikesandBeards]

because it was so hard to find a clutch and horizontal shaft engine. but vertical shaft lawn mower engines were everywhere

[@kevink6420]

@@BikesandBeards Can confirm, Murray lawnmower engines not ideal lol….they do leave an awesome smoke trail though.

[@american_patriot1776]

I always get the frames and front axle and tires and steering but always struggle with the drive train

[@pixeldotcreator4415]

@@american_patriot1776 get 2 ball joints and attach the ball part of one to the front of a metal rod and do the same with ball joint 2 but on the back of the rod. then connect the fron tto the engine and the back to your axle

[@american_patriot1776]

@@pixeldotcreator4415 okay thanks. By drivetrain i ment like engine clutch and chain. Butwhat you said was helpful!

[@jamessteidl5260]

This is pure genius. The crazier the ideas you come up with, the more I like this channel.

[@BikesandBeards]

Glad you like them!

[@robfelts8076]

Everybody needs a Craig. I have a Ron. He is irreplaceable.

[@BikesandBeards]

give me him please, i need a ron too

[@ericparks6386]

Where can I find a Craig

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

First rule for how to be gay, you have to learn to think outside the box. Ok just a stupid joke that I couldn't resist. You guys who build stuff like this are awesome.

[@blickmoto]

Anybody need a tom?? Let me know. God bless

[@twistedpistons1048]

@@ericparks6386 Craig's list

[@BikesandBeards]

I am Giving a Road King Sept 15th to a SUBSCRIBER. Sooooo Go Subscribe NOW !!!

[@allanwoodham9484]

Would love it but I’m in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 lol stay safe biker world

[@iabusemyfish6864]

yeh good luck if i win you cant ship it to Australia

[@GothamsHero_]

Me me me!

[@kingn00b99]

I got a 92 camaro I’m willing to trade for a big boy cruiser. I’m too tall for my camaro.

[@ernestorubio1295]

It is mine!! I live in Florida, everything with tires is legal here!!

[@YanouFishel]

*Harbor Freight People seeing Sean walk in* - Ah shit, here we go again.

[@BikesandBeards]

or cha ching $$$$$ this idiot again

[@YanouFishel]

@@BikesandBeards probably a chaotic mixture of both. Resulting in contemplating between peace of mind, or peace of finance

[@2JobsStillPoorUSA]

Looks like a huge totegoat.

[@davelowets]

The employees at Horror Fright don't care about anything. Nothing fazes those people. They've seen it all already.

[@Xehemoth]

So, basically... You made it street legal... by saying you replaced every piece on the bike with an engine crane pieces. That is genius. Kind of reminds me of the "Old boat" paradox

[@jacobrobbins9183]

Do you mean the ship of Theseus thought experiment

[@static7985]

​@@jacobrobbins9183 nooo that's too hard to remember 😢😢😢😢

[@just-another-guy]

Criag is like that dad that everyone wants. Sean is like the mad uncle that no mothers in the family will talk to cos he' so dangerous and controls Craigs every move lol. Love this channel.

[@tylerfortner9500]

Criag sounds like a mini boss from Borderlands.

[@BikesandBeards]

Hahahahahq nailed it. But Craig’s a wild card there is no controlling him. But sometimes he gets nudged

[@phillipmassie6552]

This bike has a interesting look and definitely garnered some respect from those mechanics. Perhaps consider another project using Rebar for the frame, think about all the unique twists and turns possible. I like your site and your creativity, and try not to miss any of your episodes. God Bless. P. Massie'

[@davidball3081]

This build is definitely parade worthy. Need to let the shriners use it in the next parade!😜

[@BikesandBeards]

Definitely!

[@boxfulofshrpobjx]

@@BikesandBeards can I have that Ct 125?

[@davelowets]

With a monkey on his shoulder...

[@saggioculo5386]

Izzy Swann did a go cart out of wood...think it's powered with a cordless drill. Too awesome. This is an outrageous build. Love it.

[@Grunt49]

Little man is a keeper!Take lots of photos,they grow so fast!

[@SxmTech101]

Love this series

[@Christian_Kerr]

Quality. Right up there with those Orange County Chopper builds only with less arguments and breaking stuff

[@luistucker1523]

The dad vibes man I appreciate you being a great father it makes me proud to be a dad as well .

[@mkuhlman77]

That's a classic. Harbor Freight would be proud. Love your work and creativity.

[@1972CB350]

Oh, man, this was awesome. As a kid, we'd walk to the local hardware store to check out the air tires for our homemade go-carts--but could never afford them. Those supersized Harbor Freight wheels brought back a lot of memories. :D

[@scootersonlyrepair6773]

Those are not harbor freight wheels or trailer axle

[@davelowets]

😆 Trailer tires.

[@Dyl_Cam]

Dude you unlocked a whole memory for me thats insane me and my buddies would do the same thing, and every hardware store was a dream. Some of those tractor and trailer rims and tires would look so unintentionally sick, we would drool over them haha

[@jrc-fabs1634]

I litterally commented that you should do this right after the Home Depot build haha thank you for the video man

[@BikesandBeards]

it was a great idea

[@GradyRho92]

“With enough Craig, anything can be a motorcycle” new t-shirt.

[@pjhibberts3015]

Craig really just carries this whole operation on his back😂

[@Techtonix954]

Thanks for making me feel like a kid again. I think the world would be a better place if we looked at it through the eyes of our children.

[@Clan501-Scotland]

I love that he throws brand new bikes on the floor but unpacks the freight junk carefully 😂

[@DaveWhite1979]

I made a working water pump/lawn mower go cart when I was 12yrs old. My grandpa was a Craig, we all need a Craig in our lives.

[@maxpower7785]

I need the blueprints and parts list. They're for a friend

[@BikesandBeards]

oh ok lol

[@Nicoboominn]

lmao

[@BigBlueMotors]

Honest? They for a friend? Lol

[@tylerfortner9500]

Just make sure your welds are competent

[@rogersimpson9725]

I've actually done something like this in North Dakota. In North Dakota, it has to have a horn, headlight, taillight and brake light. Fenders too! Motor has to meet requirements. Not real tough here. The highway patrol comes to your house and does the inspection and there's a small fee. Paperwork is then given to take to the DMV and wallah! I built a trike and it was a blast. The transmission eventually went out and I dismantled it. But not before having the time of my life! I drove to work in the snow all winter. Never got pulled over.

[@megsmith596]

Just imagine what a Cuban could have done with all those parts.

[@jasonschuit2538]

I’m half Cuban.. I have a great plan for a cool build. It will be mind blowing.. just need more funds for the project. It’s actually something that I’m going to use all the time for work too which is the Cuban way..

[@theirthereandtheyre2947]

Would have built an airplane 😆

[@Pjayque]

That is such an awesome machine! As a retired mechanic your project may have inspired me enough to build something too. Love what you did

[@johnpost]

My inner 10-year-old has no problem seeing that collection of disparate parts as a motorcycle. Well done Craig and Sean!

[@Ben_here_b4]

Craig-in-a-can… guaranteed to get you through any build!

[@TexRobNC]

You know Sean, I have a little 19 m/o boy, and isn't it amazing how you get to see the world through their eyes? I've likened it to getting to experience things for the first time, all over again. It's a very unique, and cool, and I feel undertalked about part of parenthood. I've said so many times, you only get to experience something for the first time once, but having a kid almost feels like it breaks that rule. Seeing them excited about the world is intoxicating and rewarding!

[@BikesandBeards]

Children are our greatest blessing

[@jgibson111]

@TexRobNC I agree. When my twin sons were young (4 or 5 maybe) we were watching some toy commercials and an ad for some plastic goo that came out of a former turned into a silly blob of a toy. I said "so what do you do with it then?". And like I just said the stupidest thing ever they both yelled out " you play with it!". I guess as an adult I forgot all about playing with stuff in that sense.

[@B0redom13]

This is the gateway drug to him just straight scratch bike building.

[@BikesandBeards]

melting down old engine blocks to make the frame

[@petequinones3454]

8mo from now Harbor freight will probably release HF Mini Bike with Bikes and Beards collaboration. Like the Colman mini bike that Tractor Supply sells. Only the B&B bike will kick @$$!

[@BikesandBeards]

that would make sense for harbor freight to do that

[@kameljoe21]

Harbor freight really should include a base 100 to 200 cc motorcycle engine in their line up for those wanting to replace their aging ones in dirt bikes and other atv units. They already have a replacement for pretty much everything else. I replaced a brush trimmer motor last year for 120 bucks and less than an hour to swap and clean the unit up. The thing is pretty old and it was far cheaper than buying a new one. There are a ton of other older equiments that people swap engines out on with ease. I have even seen people swap out engines in the little skid steers with their 22 hp model.

[@pixeldotcreator4415]

@@Hige-san someone definitly didnt get the joke

[@mosmotorcyclejourney9067]

All I can say is that is the coolest thing that buying parts and fabricating it to work. Love it.

[@wereyouaking]

Man you guys got no business making content this good :D Loved it!

[@bassel.m2988]

the best part of this video is his son, he turned around and went to hug his dad...so cuuttteeee :)

[@StandingGoatsRescue]

Holy Cow, Harley Davidson has finally been topped! The New King of Double-Rubber has arrived! So so funny, but definitely the coolest creation ever! God bless you guys!!

[@davidneil2363]

At around 2:30, dude straight up breaks the time-space continuum. "Hopefully you saw a thumbnail" talking about the end of project cut put at the start of the video. Dude predicted his success and achieved.

[@jamisonburke8777]

As a fellow two-wheeled Lancastrian and victim of some of PA's ridiculous inspection regs, we need B&B "Spected" stickers. I'll buy one for everything i own that's got wheels!

[@Strangernightg]

You've got yourself one hell of a builder Craig is bad to the bone 💯👍 It's very hard to find people like him who are good friends and worker . Now me I'd call that bike blockhead and I'm surprised that you didn't put a bigger motor in that bike but it still rock's and is bad ass 💯👍😎 like you , you're badass too , keep up the good content 💯

[@johnmorgan1629]

"You can't commute to work on a couch cushion." Hold my bear says CV-19, I'll have a lot of people working from their couch, no commute needed.

[@benitohernandez5086]

Sean. I need your help. I lost my late wife to breast cancer in 2018 I stumbled upon your channel while on a serotonin hunt. I went out and bought my first bike which is a Yamaha 950 v star which I love. I named it humble pie. After a failed relationship I take to the road and leave all of my disappointments in the roads surpassed. I recently began dating again. My current girlfriend also lost her fiancé a little over a year ago. She recently mentioned that she would love to own a motorcycle but she needs one with an automatic transmission the only place or person I would even trust her to get her first bike from besides you and the guys from srk cycles. Btw we’re not afraid the first bit to two up to Penn and couple ride back to Clover SC. Major props to you and your whole operation. Lemme know if you have any wild and crazy blessings you pass along. Tons of love to you for keeping it silly and always real. ✌🏻💯🧡

[@_NoBuddyCares]

This is why I subscribe. Videos like this where you bring your imagination to life. 👏👏👏

[@tylerpeltier9488]

You guys are cruising these recent videos, it’s cool to see you pushing such new and cool content.

[@olafvanosch3268]

"With enough imagination and with enough crack anything can be a motorcycle" ~Sean 2021

[@brianwaring9934]

A work of art!! That Honda you were sitting on earlier reminds me of my old 75 Honda trail 90. I had when I was 13.

[@daleyfun2247]

I absolutely love the trail 125 man. Such a cool bike and thanks for showing it in the video. I hope the wife lets me buy one some day!

[@joshuataft5541]

Best motorcycle channel an the toob for sure....love you guys.. bless you all...

[@BikesandBeards]

Wow, thank you! your the best

[@joshuataft5541]

@@BikesandBeards you guys are the best..you've made my day on several occasions .and realy helped me drive forward and hop back on a bike after a life changing crash...I may be disabled now but you wont keep me off a bike ..I have a grom clone 50cc but I've had a great summer and had alot of copliments..in Vermont nobody over 16 has even heard of a grom...hashtag smalltown famous...hoping to upgrade back to usable power though...if it works out..if not ..I'll jst put everywhere.. sory for the long reply..luv youguys👍💚🛵🏍⏳

[@Lotek117]

Aww man, I really wanted you to use a 670 predator V-Twin! Thats a real motorcycle engine.

[@robertl1135]

*brakes have left the chat*

[@dylandugan7009]

You truly sound like the dad we all want to be one day.

[@BikesandBeards]

Go and be even better than me. you have it in you

[@Blown75]

Love it... Now follow up with a performance test. Use Gary as the benchmark standard.

[@BikesandBeards]

Great suggestion!

[@ramza78]

Kid’s a genius! Dual engine!!! I would never have thought of that!!

[@backwoodbiddy]

Here I am thinking “Hmm.. Sean hasn’t posted in awhile..” and here he is, yet of course, building a bike from harbor freight parts 😭🤣🤞🏽

[@newzerozeroone]

"And with enough Craig..." Freaking love it.

[@davinbusha297]

“With enough Craig anything is possible” bearded guy

[@DD-sn4iz]

Imagining growing up with motorcycles that fit every inch of your growth ready n available.

[@BikesandBeards]

wow that would be the best

[@willmatic84]

This was amazing 😂👌🏼 yall guys is genius making it street legal with that pastic peice only maybe if you had the turn signals 🤔 you would've get the inspection I live in Pennsylvania also

[@fishn365]

Sadly, when some reach adulthood, all the magic of when they were kids disappears. Thanks for bringing the magic back.

[@BikesandBeards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fishn365]

@@BikesandBeards , every single incredible episode! You all make KZbin like 10x betterer

[@DeadBaron]

Ah yes building a motorcycle from the place famous for their Chinese motors blowing up, jack stands collapsing, engine hoists dropping....

[@BikesandBeards]

you got it

[@robertboyer5498]

Those predator engines are very good, not sure where you're hearing aboutthem blowing up. Some stuff definitely is crap, but not those.

[@ElmoUnk1953]

I used to be really enamored of motorcycles when I was younger, I have since moved on to Jeep’s. I can fit my grandkids inside with me. ❤️ Nice build!

[@davelowets]

My grandkids fit right in front of me, on my Honda Trail 70.

[@freshfruit8960]

"Everything with Criag can be a motorcycle!" - Sean

[@tylerfortner9500]

Criag.

[@markbarton4344]

It worked, and you have a smile on your face while riding it!

[@the_cajun_redneck4110]

You should put together those 2 stroke and 4 stroke bicycle engine kits

[@tylerfortner9500]

That would be conventional. You're looking for a different channel.

[@Weatherb]

I’m a 37 year career mechanic thanks for the laugh and ingenuity you guys are the best man

[@thedude7726]

Lol. Id love to see yall build coleman ct200exu mini bikes up to road legal status

[@matthewstuckey665]

This channel has become a huge inspiration for me. As a new rider with only a few months of experience. I really wish I watched you before I went and just bought my bike. Mind you I love my 2021 crf 300L. So I think I got lucky. The content is always great and gives me the laughs I need right now. Riding keeps me smiling on the road. Keep it up. Awesome

[@andy5392]

I love these builds you do. I would really like to see maybe this made into 3 episodes, the design, the building and testing. You would also maybe get more return on investment (three monetized videos) too meaning you can make these videos until youre 105 years old :D

[@haroldayers563]

no lie... shawn craig both of yall bring joy to my day. iv always loved riding. even bought some gloves from yall. i dont own a bike or work in the industry.... but i would love to. Shawn you always draw me in. Craig you always make me wanna learn. id love to even come to pa and shadow you guys for a day. you all are awesome and give me the chance to dream.

[@revoltx3044]

Hey Sean Im really trying to get into motorcycles I’m only 17 still saving up to get a Kawasaki Ninja 300

[@coreykesner]

get a 600 bro them are real learners bikes bro

[@nolongerwithsanity6407]

Na get a turbo hyabusa that’s the best beginner bike hands down 🦑

[@BikesandBeards]

a 300 is good

[@SmithClassicCars]

I love this! Home builds, ingenuity, something from nothing... Great stuff!

[@kimber1911]

Harbor Freight needs to add this as a product in their lineup!

[@Russellsperry]

Do a few little things for looks, and this bike would fit perfectly in a post apocalyptic movie. Makes me want to head to Harbor freight, and build something fun right now! 👍

[@west_texas_H.D_rider]

Have to say this is one of the best tinkering video to sip some beers to. Super awesome.

[@joshhayl7459]

🔵 You definitely need a spring-loaded chain tensioner,.... something quieter though, maybe something with an actual sprocket on it.

[@reds1325]

I hope crig gets 1/2 of what the channel makes. He does majority of the work and he literally is half the show. I would assume you guys do go half's since your such a nice man though.

[@Ben_here_b4]

This channel restores my faith in humanity

[@zodspeed]

U should turn a go-kart into a 1000cc street monster with a GSX-R engine

[@batsonelectronics]

baby boy was by far, the best part of this video. The last part is perfection.

[@BikesandBeards]

and the best part of my life

[@batsonelectronics]

@@BikesandBeards no kids myself but a now, 8 yo niece. I spoil her rotten. Whatever she is in to, I give her gifts to foster it. She loved to climb on my motorcycle and pretend. Gave her my gloves and 1/2 helmet to put on and took several pics. The smile on her face was priceless. She loved hitting the brights and the horn as a 3-4 year old. Your boy is adorable and as hard as some days may get, when he gets older you will wish you had more of these "younger" days to enjoy.

[@dancarey3303]

Mini Sean is adorable!

[@justinraab8062]

Love the dedication and work put in for a 10 minute long video. Must’ve taken atleast 40 hours to build 😮

[@thechroniclesofmaintenance4192]

An engineering marvel, Love it !!!! Red Green would be envious.

[@chriswilliams33]

Really enjoying the builds, a longer video & a bit more detail would be good!

[@GoingYooper]

My kind of wierdo my friend. Frankin bike is crazy! I cant believed it worked so well. love the story line as well. silverwing lol thank you.

[@chriszasada9756]

That thing is bleeped up but pure genius, just genius.

[@tenlittleindians]

Should have started with a Harbor Freight trailer. You would have got two wheels with axles and two leaf springs for suspension front and back. The tail light from the trailer also has the license plate light so that would have worked for the tail light. If you stuck one on each side in the back of the bike you would take care of the rear blinker requirement too. I couple of the amber side markers from the trailer would work for the front blinkers. The tongue and trailer hitch could have been adapted to make it tow-able behind a car or camper! If you want to really get crazy you could use a large inverter generator in the middle of the bike and grab a large electric motor to drive the back wheel. The battery for the generator would power the bike for a short distance and with the generator running you would have constant power to the electric motor. I think it would be the first hybrid motorcycle build!

[@johnmcdaid692]

The Discovery Channel should sponsor this content for a series, be epic, remember to let us watch it in the UK when they do though

[@anon_y_mousse]

These kinds of builds are the best. Now I just need to find the inevitable misfit pieces from the junkyard build.

[@HypasMusic]

Real home schooling for your kids, made my day buddy.

[@yorkleroy5605]

Sean and Craig are some of the most American things I've ever seen lol!

[@mvinciulla]

Thank you for keeping the kid in all of us alive!

[@BikesandBeards]

Roar big my friend

[@davebanach9891]

I’m sure no one else will appreciate the usage of the vice grip handle bars

[@jamesbreazeale6341]

These are great! You can't go wrong with Harbor Freight. Love the humor

[@stevetuttle5472]

Coming in for a hug! Brought back some great memories!

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Awesome content!!! Please keep doing these builds. I really like it when you guys have success, and when you don't who doesn't like to watch a train wreck.

[@Citizensagainstpolicestates]

Absolute best part of the video is this kid Don't get me wrong I like the chopper he built because that's basically what it was was a chopper lol But his kid wanted to follow in his footsteps is way better than anything else.

[@stevenboelke6661]

Honestly, I love the concept of this video. In fact, I'd like to see a whole series like this.

[@marinusk67]

The birth of a new brand . Best custom ever. Should make more of them . Mabey go on the stock market also. Could be bigger than Tesla

[@juanmvargas644]

Bro with the right tools and imagination anything is possible