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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2014
  • 1939年EL ナックルヘッド・オリジナルペイント 東名高速道路を激走

Komentáře • 617

  • @richardrimel2306
    @richardrimel2306 Před 4 lety +44

    My dad had a 39 harley when he started dating my mother god they must have been so cool riding around on it in 1956

  • @antigravita1143
    @antigravita1143 Před 4 lety +405

    Everyone: Corona virus
    CZcams: Riding classic harley

    • @rodrigotaira7925
      @rodrigotaira7925 Před 4 lety +11

      Corona Virus; the world's history biggest fraud...

    • @anton.fahrudin
      @anton.fahrudin Před 4 lety +6

      Corona bitch

    • @andydunn5673
      @andydunn5673 Před 4 lety +1

      Antigravita do you mean China 🦇 flue
      I think this was 5 years before

    • @nakasei339
      @nakasei339 Před 4 lety +2

      This county is JPN

    • @lemmythebulldog8812
      @lemmythebulldog8812 Před 4 lety +1

      Hey my dad hasn’t taken out his 86 heritage in 2 years it’s good to see him riding again

  • @BattlecatRed
    @BattlecatRed Před 3 lety +43

    Incredible...gives me the sound of those old knuckleheads...the way they would have sounded 71 years ago. It can still hold its own in traffic. Love watching the gear shifting and seeing the springer move up and down. Great!

  • @emmasylviablue6994
    @emmasylviablue6994 Před 4 lety +46

    The sound of the engine pure enjoyment to my ears.

  • @edwinthompson159
    @edwinthompson159 Před 4 lety +10

    The sound of a Harley purring down the road, whether a 1938 or 2020 - noting like it like others said, relaxing and hypnotic.

  • @terrylacombe7813
    @terrylacombe7813 Před 4 lety +22

    I love these videos, I am a disabled veteran and former rider. These videos bring back fond memories of my days in the wind! Thank you! Keep up the good work!

    • @heartbreakkid5757
      @heartbreakkid5757 Před 2 lety +1

      Interesting story, were you military dispatch rider?

    • @dirlytanlain3014
      @dirlytanlain3014 Před rokem

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    • @dirlytanlain3014
      @dirlytanlain3014 Před rokem

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  • @VerbleiteMische
    @VerbleiteMische Před 9 lety +96

    Wow... what a nice ride !
    One of the best "Riding videos" that I've ever seen.
    Turn the sound up, go into fullscreen, sit back and enjoy...
    Thank you Mr. Otsuka and greetings from germany.

  • @frankiegoes2placestravelvl507

    I found this video very satisfying and relaxing. I like the gear shifter.

  • @3wolvesrunning
    @3wolvesrunning Před měsícem

    Thanks for taking me on the ride, brother! Now, it's out to the shop to work on my 47FL / 51 sidecar.

  • @Toni62R
    @Toni62R Před 9 lety +68

    history on wheels...great

  • @gingermegs138
    @gingermegs138 Před 4 lety +7

    Blue skies green lights that's music to my ears. What a ride.

  • @jeckdaplas3700
    @jeckdaplas3700 Před 4 lety +4

    It's like riding in fantasy. Those classics are legends.

  • @tomshiba51
    @tomshiba51 Před 8 lety +18

    You've captured the sound of the bike very well. Nice patina, original paint and chrome.

  • @chuckr5929
    @chuckr5929 Před 4 lety +5

    Love seeing classics on the road being ridden.

    • @ryan3656
      @ryan3656 Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed. Putting them in a garage to be looked at is a waste. Classics need their story told.

  • @vincentbeijing6926
    @vincentbeijing6926 Před 4 lety +29

    Amazing how the Harleys kept their DNA, this bike doesn’t feel different from a current Harley, at least with the Evo engine. Fantastic that this bike can ride safely at normal traffic pace on today’s roads, thank you for sharing!

    • @A_Ride_To
      @A_Ride_To Před 3 lety +1

      Well speed Limits are pretty low in japan compared to other countries.
      The expressway speed limit is 80-100kmh so about 50-60 mph,
      some straight two lane roads mostly outside of cities and some main traffic routes are 50kmh (30mph),
      but most normal roads in and around cities are 30-40kmh (20-25mph).
      To be honest, that’s the reason I bought myself a Harley here.
      You have all the power you need to have a good time on the road, but when you twist the noise tube you don’t get locked up in jail in an instant.
      Does not mean they can’t go fast, but a relaxed speed is somehow preferred by me when I sit on a Harley.
      Mine is not quite as old as the one in this Video tho „2012 FXS 96ci“ and the sound differs a lot between a twin cam and a knuckle head.
      I still love it tho ✌️

    • @vincentbeijing6926
      @vincentbeijing6926 Před 3 lety +1

      KuruMoto i agree. Compared to most motorbikes which need to be driven at illegal speeds to procure excitement, Harleys offer an interesting experience even at legal speeds

    • @A_Ride_To
      @A_Ride_To Před 3 lety

      vincent beijing if you want to hear the difference, I got my first Video uploaded which is similar to this one but with a bit more modern Harley

    • @pauliebots
      @pauliebots Před 3 lety

      I was expecting to see the witch from the wizard of oz pass him on her bicycle. These bikes are beautiful not fast.

  • @rjk49
    @rjk49 Před 8 lety +2

    Takes me back. My first Harley was a 39 Knuck EL that I bought in 1970. Mine was a three speed with reverse cause the original owner had a sidecar on it. I was the second owner but I didn't get the sidecar. He'd already sold it before I bought the bike. Sure wish I still had it.

  • @marcbee1234
    @marcbee1234 Před 6 lety +30

    That engine was tuned to THE SOUND OF PERFECTION

  • @canespastico
    @canespastico Před 4 lety +3

    13 minutes and it felt like I was riding it all along, love the sound

  • @RonKris
    @RonKris Před 4 lety +1

    I like the way he sped up and passed the other riders...kind of showing off...nice! "Hey, look what I"m riding!"

  • @jansirkia3809
    @jansirkia3809 Před 6 lety +2

    How can one NOT like this little video?! Thanks for bringing us along!

  • @stevebeutelspacher1157
    @stevebeutelspacher1157 Před 4 lety +3

    I salute Harley Davidson and the individual(s) involved for keeping that classic motorcycle road worthy. Having stated that, I for one am grateful that the method of shifting gears has evolved to what we have today.

  • @Whiskey_Zombie
    @Whiskey_Zombie Před 4 lety +3

    My great grandfather owned one of these brand new in 1939. Thank you for the video, I can now imagine what it would have been like to ride with him

  • @seththomas9105
    @seththomas9105 Před 6 lety +8

    Mr. Otsuka. You are living one of my dreams, to own and ride a pre-war EL. Greetings from the state of Iowa, USA. Come for a visit sometime and we will go ride. P.S. I like the way riders in Japan get the old iron out and ride them, you have my respect. Cheers!

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 Před 5 lety +3

    Fantastic video, the camera position is perfect. Not anyone else who has filmed from that position.

  • @DanwilsonArchive
    @DanwilsonArchive Před 4 lety +12

    You could tell it was going to be an awesome video the second he pulled out those gloves.

  • @graemewilliams1308
    @graemewilliams1308 Před 8 lety +62

    Now that's a REAL Harley. Nice patina too !

  • @kuskus1695
    @kuskus1695 Před 5 lety +229

    This is real amsr video for me 😂

    • @user-yc9qe2hn4z
      @user-yc9qe2hn4z Před 4 lety +2

      yeah me too

    • @namr1174
      @namr1174 Před 4 lety +9

      asmr*

    • @Handledgovernment
      @Handledgovernment Před 4 lety +2

      Can you spell

    • @namr1174
      @namr1174 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Handledgovernment yes, he can but *NO I DON'T THINK HE WILL*

    • @Handledgovernment
      @Handledgovernment Před 4 lety +1

      @SarkyBegger what? You are reading way to much into this, and ASMR has been around sence at least 2011 so it isnt new at all. I also don't know what you mean by "self imposed overly regulated lives", I dont think that many young people are lost and living meaningless lives.
      I can only assume that you are a sad person past your prime so you take out your frustrations and failures in life on people younger than you.

  • @AmericanWay72
    @AmericanWay72 Před 4 lety +2

    Great old Harley sound. You just cannot beat it!

  • @brucemorris1220
    @brucemorris1220 Před 8 lety +1

    Now that is " Real Steel". I love that when sitting at an idle there is no detectable vibration in the mirrors. They truly don't make em like they used to. Awesome.

  • @ADMDO1965
    @ADMDO1965 Před 4 lety +2

    THX for your Video, no speech no music pure sound :-) wonderful original bike.

  • @jorgevillarreal1158
    @jorgevillarreal1158 Před 4 lety +4

    The guys in the 1930's had it great,this is a great piece of history,love it🙏💜

  • @hidetsumuji9356
    @hidetsumuji9356 Před 4 lety +1

    こんな貴重なバイクの動画が見られるなんて幸せです。

  • @waynebastianelli8391
    @waynebastianelli8391 Před 3 lety +1

    Glad your enjoying your bike instead of sitting in a museum thanks so much

  • @FunLab737
    @FunLab737 Před 6 měsíci

    this motorcycle (Knucklehead) is my biggest dream in life. It will never be fulfilled, but I have come to terms with it. Greetings from Poland from an old vintage biker. I've been coming back to this video for years. Thank you!

  • @georgegogichaishvili8369
    @georgegogichaishvili8369 Před 4 lety +4

    It's awesome, this rusty speedometer, headlight and everything. I'm excited.

  • @davidcofer5736
    @davidcofer5736 Před 5 lety +2

    甘い古い乗り心地、正面はpogoスティックのような、弾力のある弾むような..しかし作られたときそれらが古い高速道路で滑らかだったもの。 70年代にグループに乗ってあなたが彼らに跳ね返って道を離れてあなたを走らせようとしたとき、あなたは角で彼らをあなたから追い払わなければならなかったでしょう。

  • @nirajkumarverma5299
    @nirajkumarverma5299 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow. Inspite of being so old, it's going very smoothly.

  • @gaelbgalbar9307
    @gaelbgalbar9307 Před 4 lety +7

    This is why I love Motörhead : same sound as the Harley engine.

  • @teemuvirtanen645
    @teemuvirtanen645 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice one.. This one has a soul.! Good that someone hasnt ruined it! I always encourage people to keep the original paint job with their machines. It just gets better.

  • @richardwhite3829
    @richardwhite3829 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks I always wanted to ride an old Harley .I can knock that off the bucket list.

  • @paolosouza9812
    @paolosouza9812 Před 2 lety +3

    Wonderful machine!

  • @billmago7991
    @billmago7991 Před rokem +1

    Thank you , I enjoyed the ride🤠

  • @willyford
    @willyford Před 8 lety +4

    Awesome to see this old machine drive
    I always loved the sound of harley

  • @lolbr3720
    @lolbr3720 Před 5 lety +4

    I finally got to ride a 39 Knuckle, thank's man...

  • @mystisith3984
    @mystisith3984 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for uploading this. Riding vicariously on this wonder was a treat. Long live the "ol' piece of junks". 💙 from France.

  • @clydedahler9572
    @clydedahler9572 Před 6 lety +2

    Great ride remembering the ones on the 62 Panhead, back in 1975, thanks for the ride

  • @tomvavrik
    @tomvavrik Před 4 lety +2

    Parádní zvuk motoru, luxusní historik i stím orlojem na nádrži. Kdo na něj jednou sedne je navždy polapen.

  • @yogi2.057
    @yogi2.057 Před 7 lety +7

    Perfect exhaust notes on those vintage H-D motos. Bushido Code - Hai!

  • @jbow1488
    @jbow1488 Před 5 lety +1

    WOW great video. Gives me a glimpse of what it was like when my grandpa when for a ride. Thanks

  • @bigblocklawyer
    @bigblocklawyer Před 3 lety +1

    Reatoring a '39 EL for a customer right now. Painting the tanks today. Can't wait for the first ride.

  • @robertavellinoamericanpatr6287

    what a great bike. love the shifter!! and foot clutch!

  • @peterwilliamson4296
    @peterwilliamson4296 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice thank you so much for the ride.

  • @MrRickb04
    @MrRickb04 Před 8 lety +14

    What a fantastic machine! Sure don't build them like that anymore. Loved the video!

    • @panhead55
      @panhead55 Před 7 lety +4

      they do, it just cost 50 grand...

    • @jamyers121
      @jamyers121 Před 7 lety

      Rick Bernst your right. they do not build them like that anymore. if you want it the way they used to build them you got to buy them pre 1969

    • @wayneneary2321
      @wayneneary2321 Před 7 lety +2

      you can buy a complete kit from V TWIN..or you used to be able to ,it costs about as much as a new Harley and you have to assemble it your self..its a running replica..I knew a guy that built one for his shop on display it was very cool!

    • @InsanityHere
      @InsanityHere Před 7 lety +2

      YES, AGREE ALL THE WAY. I KEEP WONDERING IF I'LL EVER GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE ONE.

  • @himfrog
    @himfrog Před 4 lety +58

    北米の大自然が観られるかと思ってきたら、やけに緑が多くてバリバリJapanだった。

    • @user-hk7ki1rl3v
      @user-hk7ki1rl3v Před 4 lety

      説明欄に書いてあるじゃん

    • @user-jb4zl2vk1t
      @user-jb4zl2vk1t Před 4 lety +9

      木ト そんな毎動画説明欄見ないだろ。

    • @user-ru1pm5dy6f
      @user-ru1pm5dy6f Před 4 lety +5

      外国人ニキかと思ったらばっちし日本語喋る日本人で草

    • @Anecia0310
      @Anecia0310 Před 4 lety +2

      This nigga: "Something something" Japan something"
      Everybody:"Yes"

    • @cat6666
      @cat6666 Před 4 lety +1

      それな

  • @GrAYvTrAnE
    @GrAYvTrAnE Před 9 lety +5

    i love how you left it antique looking

  • @elyass.k.n5994
    @elyass.k.n5994 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks, I enjoyed this ride 👍👍👍

  • @andydunn5673
    @andydunn5673 Před 4 lety +1

    Yea great post
    Been riding Harley’s 22 years
    So I’m a big fan

  • @greg6L6GC
    @greg6L6GC Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you. I finally rode a vintage Knuck.

  • @auknu
    @auknu Před 5 lety +3

    I agree, perhaps my favorite ride, on my favorite bike, on the entire internet, so far. So relaxing, so informative, and all without one word of English. Well done!!

  • @ricjamlig1687
    @ricjamlig1687 Před 4 lety +2

    Soooo relaxing... Calming ride... As though I was driving

  • @mgsee
    @mgsee Před 8 lety +120

    Would have been nice to get a proper look at the bike at the end of the video...

    • @danishpuma
      @danishpuma Před 7 lety +10

      The engine and the gears sounds so smouth though.

    • @lutzvonpeter9170
      @lutzvonpeter9170 Před 4 lety +4

      Somebody loves and maintains this baby.... lovely sound.....

    • @catdaddy3302
      @catdaddy3302 Před 4 lety +9

      A good walk around would’ve been good.

    • @Jonathan-L
      @Jonathan-L Před 4 lety +2

      @@catdaddy3302 I was wishing for that also.

    • @missuniverce1665
      @missuniverce1665 Před 4 lety +1

      shut up

  • @UAL012
    @UAL012 Před 2 lety

    GREAT sounding 39 Knucklehead. I knew a guy that had a fully restored 47 Knuckle that he rode once in a while. It sounded pretty healthy.

  • @quintonhorak7036
    @quintonhorak7036 Před 4 lety +5

    What a sweet running time machine, i will take this over any shiny modern poser bike!

  • @ukkwf9435
    @ukkwf9435 Před 9 lety +5

    absolutely stunning, probably as close as i will ever get to riding my dream bike, thank you so much for sharing this video!

    • @SouthwesternEagle
      @SouthwesternEagle Před 8 lety

      Ride a 1997 Sportster XL883 with Cycle Shack pipes. She will sound just like this. :')

  • @james44mag31
    @james44mag31 Před 4 lety +5

    Sweet! Enjoyed the Ride Along! Just wished you'd walked around the bike when you got off of it and give us a visual. Next best thing to being there! Do some more ride-alongs!

  • @jrytytkk5864
    @jrytytkk5864 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome bike man. Antique motorcycle are the best.

  • @ElectraWillem
    @ElectraWillem Před 4 lety +2

    Great riding video! Beautiful bike!

  • @LorinTone
    @LorinTone Před rokem

    Great audio recording of a beautiful sounding vintage machine.

  • @thejerseyj9422
    @thejerseyj9422 Před 4 lety +1

    Great exhaust note, and I don't know why but vintage iron brings a different, deeper sensation of riding or driving.
    I love it.

  • @k_dawg7475
    @k_dawg7475 Před 4 lety +1

    Love watching the springer fork work!

  • @phillipscott6179
    @phillipscott6179 Před 4 lety +8

    That brought tears to my eyes

  • @roguewuulf
    @roguewuulf Před 6 lety +1

    Love this video, thanks for taking us on this ride!

  • @TheBluesnbob
    @TheBluesnbob Před rokem +1

    This is absolutely Brilliant, what fun, thanks, I lost my bikes in an ugly divorce but lost a lunatic too. What a strong beautiful bike. ICON should build some.

  • @lawrenceklein4918
    @lawrenceklein4918 Před 3 lety +1

    My old '47 el was just as cool! Best bike, ever!

  • @naarvmaan
    @naarvmaan Před 4 lety +1

    I believe on a old Harley like this you gotta let off the throttle every once in a while. If you wot all the way you might blow the engine, letting off the throttle allows oil to circulate and lubricate the engine once it has made its cycle. Please correct me if I’m wrong. I’m also working on my first bike, a 1964 xlh 900 can’t wait to finish and ride that thing. It’s a chopper. Greetings from Austin tx.

  • @eviltango
    @eviltango Před 4 lety +1

    Holy cow! The controls are from another world!

  • @ctg6734
    @ctg6734 Před 4 lety +4

    Nice to see an original old bike like that getting some road time.

  • @slowshop
    @slowshop Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the ride sir.

  • @morrellman93
    @morrellman93 Před 4 lety +1

    Smoother than a new Harley

  • @Davian_Thule
    @Davian_Thule Před 4 lety +1

    For its condition it runned pretty smooth. GOOD WORK

  • @kurtfoulke5130
    @kurtfoulke5130 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful bike in a beautiful country. Thank you for sharing this 👍

  • @johnniedelong9322
    @johnniedelong9322 Před 2 lety

    To think 80 years ago the first buyer took this beauty for it's first ride. That person must be smiling down, it still runs like new..Thanks

  • @vexb637
    @vexb637 Před 4 lety +1

    Looks like something out of a steampunk fantasy. I love it.

  • @titozanella7704
    @titozanella7704 Před 2 lety

    This is ONE OF THE BEST VIDEO I EVER SEEN! From Italy with all my respect and my personal congratulations (I am a mechanic) thank you very much to bring me with you on the saddle!
    I’ll wait for you in Italy, or maybe, I’ll search for you in Japan, that is one of my next project of journey

  • @TheGuerillapatriot
    @TheGuerillapatriot Před 4 lety +3

    very cool.

  • @_Meriwether
    @_Meriwether Před 4 lety +3

    Finally a Harley I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen on.

  • @worldwidestuff5567
    @worldwidestuff5567 Před 4 lety +2

    Very Nice!

  • @ARCHIE8159
    @ARCHIE8159 Před 6 lety

    Very nice video to watch. That Knuck runs and operates like a dream.

  • @russnurse2b807
    @russnurse2b807 Před 4 lety +2

    Love old bikes like this. :) Would love to see the whole bike

  • @piotrandreaskos8004
    @piotrandreaskos8004 Před 3 lety +1

    Am besten Harley! Wow! Total Old School! Respect!

  • @fariaultimate4264
    @fariaultimate4264 Před 8 lety +2

    Simply fantasc. Your video is quite inspiring. It's fun to see an old Harley active. His style is in line with is incredible machine.
    Always drive safely.
    All the best.

  • @homelesstramp.
    @homelesstramp. Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing bike and parade sound

  • @howiehamburg1372
    @howiehamburg1372 Před 7 lety +5

    Fantastic bike - love the hand shift :-)!

  • @ka-bar5060
    @ka-bar5060 Před 2 lety

    Great video! The bike sounded great and seeing it open up in 4th on the highway was nice.

  • @openroadandoutdoors9716
    @openroadandoutdoors9716 Před 3 lety +1

    i just love those knuckleheads. mine's a 41 61inch

  • @Dinoxt12
    @Dinoxt12 Před 4 lety +1

    Hott-Dogg...Real bike riding for sure.

  • @highdownmartin
    @highdownmartin Před 2 lety

    Very restful. Bowling along at about 50. Superb

  • @666bigdame
    @666bigdame Před 5 lety +1

    I have a 2017 softail,but would also love an old harley like this,such a cool look and sound,love the patina .

    • @jimg691
      @jimg691 Před 5 lety

      patina= rust and pitted metal from many years of neglect and sitting uncared for. nothing to love about that.

    • @Amp661
      @Amp661 Před 4 lety

      @@jimg691 I think its badass looking. My bikes have patina and they are still beautiful to me! Ride on!

  • @douglasmaclean5836
    @douglasmaclean5836 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video ! Thanks for posting.

  • @jamesp9141
    @jamesp9141 Před 4 lety +1

    Man, that Knuck sounds Fantastic!! Luv those!