Met you 15-20yrs ago and you were gracious and kind to my son and I. I'm not a mechanic by any stretch but I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Your editing is on point. You have the perfect amount of talking. Really enjoy these.
It's refreshing to hear you always paying homage to Indian Larry. And from a genuine realm of affection too. Delivery of your years of knowledge is unmatched too. Very interesting content. 🤘🏻
I appreciate you taking the time to slowly explain all the nuances, and film this stuff with tight shots, and explain all the hows and whys well done thanks
Thanks for the tutorial Billy. This just helped me solve the same issue with my 74’ chopper with 4 speed gear box. I have tried to adjust the clutch several times with no great success. Checked it out last night…same issue. Big pain in the $&@ when bike is kick only.
I just found this channel. Is this the same dude that was on the Discovery channel 3-4 million years ago? I grew up watching all those motorcycle shows as a teen, and have been riding since I was 17. If this is the same dude, he's one of those guys that inspired me to do it. Pretty cool.
Thank you, Billy. I always focused on the condition/cleanliness of the friction plates and steels. But I never even thought to look at the retainer ring. Also, widening the holes--excellent! Thanks again for sharing your skills.
you remind me a lot like jessie james.. you both have the same temperament when it comes to bikes and people and you both share the history of others who inspire you like Indian Larry and what they and the things they stood for.. both of you were back then my most favourite to watch build bikes and in todays world you guys are like watching my father in the garage teaching me as a child how to fix and build things.. i dont know how life is now but i wish you the very best in everything you do and its touching to know you haven't forgotten Indian Larry and still mention him as i know he means a lot to you but most others keep that hidden or just forget but when your open its tells something about you.. you are a great man billy lane and never forget that 👍
Thanx for teaching an old dog a new trick, I like watching your videos for just that reason. And even more importantly, for sharing your knowledge with the peeps just getting started. #respect
Great video Mr. Lane. Keep up the great work. Ya know, I waited in line about an hour once at the Easy Rider bike show in Charlotte, N.C. for a chance to shake your hand. And all the while I was in line, thinking of all the cool things I was gonna talk to you about. Once I finally made it up to you, I couldn't think of a darn thing to say (lol). I'm 10 years and 1 month older than you yet, I was completely at awe while in your presence. Your a good dude brother. I wish nothing but the very best for you and yours.
@@BillyLaneChoppers Hey, you're right on the money. I had just recently bought my brand new 2003 Fatboy 100th anniversary. The same bike I'm still riding to this day. I have recently just finished a life long dream of building a true 1970's chopper. It's a 1973 ironhead xlh. Started with a rigid Paughco frame. If I knew how to send you a picture, I would. It doesn't compare to your builds but, I'm pretty proud of my accomplishment. Take care friend and know that I will always have your back. Ride free .
Billy man I've been there trying to make those old shovels hook up with the 4 speed clutch diaphram clutch for a 4 speed has been the greatest thing I've ever done for a shovel. Love the videos I love how far you've come from bottom keep it up man good seeing that amazing talent no going to waste as so many of us have witnessed and lived through amazing job!
All these little fix videos will come in handy when I finally drag an old harley in the garage. Snap rings to replace those springs is so nice n the knife is rad.
Those 3 fingers suck, especially if you lose the threads on one, when on a weekend chopper run... I been using the 5 fingers with the big fix bearing kits and they now have that plastic adaptor for 5 fingers . Good tech tip on drilling out the holes!
im getting a harley next year not a chrome trailer queen but a work in progress so these videos are priceless coz a harley is a harley everywhere even here in the uk
Billy I have one of thesse back from the 80's it was made by Ramjet retainer Roger had a few cool products I think his evo manifold was cool appreciate all you share thanks
Amen ; I have same stuff in my 74” 74’ . Not so functional. I think it’s the idler on belt . Clutch basket doesn’t stay centered when disengaged . ✊🏻👍👌
Billy... what lowering shocks did you put on? What length? I have Progressives. I forget the length. Maybe 10.5". I've had them since the 90s. It made the geometry different as the swing arm is not parallel to the ground. And made it hard as gell on my already screwed up old back. I thought the "Progressive" shocks would be Progressive. But the ones I got arent.. they are just harder so you don't bottom out.. I think it rides harder than a rigid over a lot of small bumps because the spring is amplifying it. Another great vid bro! Something an old timer told me back in the 70s was to take the friction plates and scrape them around in circles on the concrete before putting them back. Don't know if that's old wives tale. For a while I had "racing" plates in there. They chirped and squeeled and locked up in a second. I ended up taking them out and putting stock plates in.
It was so good that they did away with dual belt drives. They also had to design a custom "cowpie" transmission to make it all work. They also go their asses kicked in trying to figure out how to put more tension on the primary belt 🤪
Thnaks for this video billy. Im just putting this set up on my lowrider this week👍 im looking forward to testing it out. Also what height shocks have you got on the back of the Sturgis? The stance looks spot on 👌
Hey I just heard on radio that you are going to do a tv show with Jesse James and Paul Tutle ? I hope this is true? I still think you and Indian Larry are the real Goats of bike building Rip Larry! Miss that dude!
The Chopper guys like Rear chains because they can be replaced easily on the side of the Road. Any Tractor Supply or Farm store carries #50chain in bulk. While it might not last as long as an o ring chain but will get you moving if out on a long ride. Keep the clean side up. Thanks Brother
Hey. Love your channel. My husband watches all the time. Was wondering if you take suggestions on topics. My husband has been struggling with wiring his 1980 Shovelhead & was wondering if you would do a video on wiring? That would be a topic we most definitely would watch! Thanks for what you do. Ride on!😊
When I re-wired my '78 Shovel I used the wiring diagram in one of the old Easy Riders Tech Tips books (either #1 or #2, #3 is more oriented toward Evos). The diagram is very basic: just what you need to run the engine, headlight, brake and taillights. I can't remember if it included starter wiring, but I am fairly certain it did not show turn signals.
Is there any venting for that belt primary? My '80 FLHS is original belt primary with chain final. It was swapped to 1.5" BDL to eliminate the rubber damped compensator. I'm thinking I should vent it.
Hey bro, could I possibly talk you into doing a video on your personal choice of oil(s) for these early 1970's bikes and your opinion why ? Would be greatly appreciated. I know that Harley called for straight 50 weight conventional oil for my old xlh. But then again, there were no multi weight oil back then, much less synthetic. Lol
Hi billy . I’m a massive fan of your work , I’d love to be in a position to afford one of your masterpieces. I’m from the uk im just wanting to know your thoughts on dirt bags cally ?
Billy i think the only thing I would do to that beautiful Sturgis shovel is a small Memphis shades fairing,its just screaming to me that it needs one,by the way,, you live the life i could only dream of
Those Troublelhead clutch baskets were such garbage. I went through about 4 of them things when I owned my Troublehead. I can honestly say I don't miss that turd. I put well over 100k miles on it, and the cost of ownership equally equated to its mileage at $1 per mile. LOL Constantly threw money at it.
And keep some extra snap rings for the clutch hub retainer for when servicing you clutch hub. It's sometimes easier to destroy the old ones when removing them than trying to finesse them out unscathed. Your snap ring pliers will also need to have very small pins to fit the holes in the clips but two picks work OK to get them out. Nothing hard about it really, you're just working in kinda tight quarters.
It’s odd…sometimes the videos I think are best- and that I believe will be most helpful- just don’t perform as well as you’d think. It doesn’t discourage me, though, I just keep working & posting what I do. Thanks for sharing
Met you 15-20yrs ago and you were gracious and kind to my son and I. I'm not a mechanic by any stretch but I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Your editing is on point. You have the perfect amount of talking. Really enjoy these.
It's refreshing to hear you always paying homage to Indian Larry. And from a genuine realm of affection too. Delivery of your years of knowledge is unmatched too. Very interesting content. 🤘🏻
I appreciate you taking the time to slowly explain all the nuances, and film this stuff with tight shots, and explain all the hows and whys well done thanks
Ur the best billy. You know ur shit man. Again I learned alot. And im 70 yrs old. Brother that says alot ride safe brother.
That case you repaired in the last episode was epic! Amazing craftsmanship
I really dig the fact that You roll with a good amount of Larry's part's and art. That's what Brother's do. 🤟😎
Thanks for the tutorial Billy. This just helped me solve the same issue with my 74’ chopper with 4 speed gear box. I have tried to adjust the clutch several times with no great success. Checked it out last night…same issue. Big pain in the $&@ when bike is kick only.
I just found this channel. Is this the same dude that was on the Discovery channel 3-4 million years ago? I grew up watching all those motorcycle shows as a teen, and have been riding since I was 17. If this is the same dude, he's one of those guys that inspired me to do it. Pretty cool.
Thank you, Billy. I always focused on the condition/cleanliness of the friction plates and steels. But I never even thought to look at the retainer ring. Also, widening the holes--excellent! Thanks again for sharing your skills.
This works wonders
Billy, it's tips like this that are priceless to folks who are not everyday mechanics. Thanks 👍🇺🇲👊
Thanks Billy for sharing your knowlege. I am building/rebuilding my first Shovelhead and your latest vids have just been a ton of useful information!
I'm glad your still making videos. Always Loved your style of bike building!!
Your tutorials are better than nickle beer night!
Great info
You are a great asset to the biker community
You’re a big inspiration to me and I’m sure many others. Thanks for putting some good stuff out there
you remind me a lot like jessie james.. you both have the same temperament when it comes to bikes and people and you both share the history of others who inspire you like Indian Larry and what they and the things they stood for.. both of you were back then my most favourite to watch build bikes and in todays world you guys are like watching my father in the garage teaching me as a child how to fix and build things.. i dont know how life is now but i wish you the very best in everything you do and its touching to know you haven't forgotten Indian Larry and still mention him as i know he means a lot to you but most others keep that hidden or just forget but when your open its tells something about you.. you are a great man billy lane and never forget that 👍
Thanx for teaching an old dog a new trick, I like watching your videos for just that reason. And even more importantly, for sharing your knowledge with the peeps just getting started. #respect
My favorite bike builder, innovator and mechanic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Billy.
Dang I wonder if my shitty clutch just needs to have the holes bored out. Thank you again Billy!!!! YOURE THE GOAT!!!!
Great video Mr. Lane. Keep up the great work. Ya know, I waited in line about an hour once at the Easy Rider bike show in Charlotte, N.C. for a chance to shake your hand. And all the while I was in line, thinking of all the cool things I was gonna talk to you about. Once I finally made it up to you, I couldn't think of a darn thing to say (lol). I'm 10 years and 1 month older than you yet, I was completely at awe while in your presence. Your a good dude brother. I wish nothing but the very best for you and yours.
Thank you for sharing this moment. I haven’t been to charlotte in almost 20 years, but we loved the crowds who came out to those Easyriders shows.
@@BillyLaneChoppers Hey, you're right on the money. I had just recently bought my brand new 2003 Fatboy 100th anniversary. The same bike I'm still riding to this day. I have recently just finished a life long dream of building a true 1970's chopper. It's a 1973 ironhead xlh. Started with a rigid Paughco frame. If I knew how to send you a picture, I would. It doesn't compare to your builds but, I'm pretty proud of my accomplishment.
Take care friend and know that I will always have your back. Ride free .
Billy man I've been there trying to make those old shovels hook up with the 4 speed clutch diaphram clutch for a 4 speed has been the greatest thing I've ever done for a shovel. Love the videos I love how far you've come from bottom keep it up man good seeing that amazing talent no going to waste as so many of us have witnessed and lived through amazing job!
90% percent of the time the primary belt or chain is too tite & the spring measurement is wrong so it walk out ! bid doing just as long as him lol
Awesome tutorial Billy..
Love the videos!
All these little fix videos will come in handy when I finally drag an old harley in the garage. Snap rings to replace those springs is so nice n the knife is rad.
I don’t have one of these bikes with the 4speed, but this was very interesting to me 🤓👍🏻🇺🇸 Happy Veteran’s Day.
Those 3 fingers suck, especially if you lose the threads on one, when on a weekend chopper run... I been using the 5 fingers with the big fix bearing kits and they now have that plastic adaptor for 5 fingers . Good tech tip on drilling out the holes!
Holy sheet, the last time i was this early to a Billy video, Corona was still the name of a Beer. 😯
You're a great instructor Billy, I'm picking up, what you're putting down
You're good, Kid. Quite intelligent. Really enjoy watching you
you know you do good work when you put your name on it !
im getting a harley next year not a chrome trailer queen but a work in progress so these videos are priceless coz a harley is a harley everywhere even here in the uk
Thanks for the tips. I’m new to big twin HD and need all the help I can get. Keep the videos coming
Really enjoy these “instructional” type videos!
Thank you very much for the excellent information. Very helpful. I currently have the same problem and now I know how to fix it!
Awesome video Billy your a good teacher !
Love these type of videos! And that FXB is so frickin dope
I had done everything but drill out the clutches I will do that when I do the rebuild on my 68 flat side shovel. Thanks Billy nice bike good video ✌️😎
Billy sharing that knowledge! thanks brother
Great video. I never would have noticed to movement of the basket 👍👍👍
Nice Billy keep making videos on anything you can enjoyed
All that machining knowledge is worth its weight in Gold
Great vid. Thanks for taking the time.
another great video, Thanks Billy for sharing your knowlege again. like I said before you learn a lot watching your videos.
Hell yeah been waiting for this one bout time
I'll remember this trick! Thanks Billy
Great videos appreciate you sharing your know how with us
Billy I have one of thesse back from the 80's it was made by Ramjet retainer Roger had a few cool products I think his evo manifold was cool appreciate all you share thanks
Some of the best tutorial videos on youtube by a master !! my only wish is that you drove / worked on Bonnevilles !!!! ; )
Worked like a charm thanks!
Well that was a valuable lesson. Curious as to why that primary belt never caught on, it seems like a good idea.
Hey Billy! Great video.
Welcome back.
Thanks for sharing. I have a shovel that just started doing this.
Great information. Thanks for sharing
THANKS BILLY ...KEEP GOING
Amen ; I have same stuff in my 74” 74’ . Not so functional. I think it’s the idler on belt . Clutch basket doesn’t stay centered when disengaged . ✊🏻👍👌
Great stuff Mr Lane. thx
Let's get Billy to them million subs.
Thank you for info brother Lane 👍☕️☕️✌️
Billy... what lowering shocks did you put on? What length?
I have Progressives. I forget the length. Maybe 10.5". I've had them since the 90s.
It made the geometry different as the swing arm is not parallel to the ground. And made it hard as gell on my already screwed up old back.
I thought the "Progressive" shocks would be Progressive. But the ones I got arent.. they are just harder so you don't bottom out.. I think it rides harder than a rigid over a lot of small bumps because the spring is amplifying it.
Another great vid bro!
Something an old timer told me back in the 70s was to take the friction plates and scrape them around in circles on the concrete before putting them back. Don't know if that's old wives tale.
For a while I had "racing" plates in there. They chirped and squeeled and locked up in a second. I ended up taking them out and putting stock plates in.
Thanks for the masterclass brother ..
You’re welcome. This really works wonders on the 4-speed clutch
always love the tributes to indian larry.
That was awesome stuff.
Thanks for sharing this information.
That's a sweet bike. It reminds me of my 79FXR.
It was so good that they did away with dual belt drives. They also had to design a custom "cowpie" transmission to make it all work. They also go their asses kicked in trying to figure out how to put more tension on the primary belt 🤪
Thnaks for this video billy. Im just putting this set up on my lowrider this week👍 im looking forward to testing it out.
Also what height shocks have you got on the back of the Sturgis? The stance looks spot on 👌
Awesome video. Im so glad you didn't do big wheel baggers.
Good video I learned a lot
Nice will be doing this for my Knuckle!
Thanks Billy.
Man that bike is tuff bro good job
Thanks for the help Sir
Hey I just heard on radio that you are going to do a tv show with Jesse James and Paul Tutle ? I hope this is true? I still think you and Indian Larry are the real Goats of bike building Rip Larry! Miss that dude!
Thanks, I will be doing this on my 1981 FXS
All those friction plates need to float freely, & the clutch basket needs to stay inboard. Do these things & it will clutch like an EVO 5-speed
After watching this, I'm almost convinced that I could quit my job and start rebuilding Harley clutches for a living.
Great video. Is the rear of the bike lowered or is that the way it came from the HD?
Dude informative as always. But my question is where did you get that bolt tray I need a magnetic version
Very interesting!!
When those bikes came out we thought they were Kool Man and I was Riding with the Brothers in FLINT MICHIGAN on the Eastside of FLINT
Thank you ………!!!!!!😎🦾
Even in Bulgaria - we know that "is in there" (the clutch pressure plate ) ! : D
Thanks! 👌👍
Great job nice
The Chopper guys like Rear chains because they can be replaced easily on the side of the Road. Any Tractor Supply or Farm store carries #50chain in bulk. While it might not last as long as an o ring chain but will get you moving if out on a long ride. Keep the clean side up. Thanks Brother
I use that on my racers
Hey. Love your channel. My husband watches all the time. Was wondering if you take suggestions on topics. My husband has been struggling with wiring his 1980 Shovelhead & was wondering if you would do a video on wiring? That would be a topic we most definitely would watch! Thanks for what you do. Ride on!😊
When I re-wired my '78 Shovel I used the wiring diagram in one of the old Easy Riders Tech Tips books (either #1 or #2, #3 is more oriented toward Evos). The diagram is very basic: just what you need to run the engine, headlight, brake and taillights. I can't remember if it included starter wiring, but I am fairly certain it did not show turn signals.
@@carportchronicles1943Thanks so much for the info. Will definitely be looking into these books!
Is there any venting for that belt primary? My '80 FLHS is original belt primary with chain final. It was swapped to 1.5" BDL to eliminate the rubber damped compensator. I'm thinking I should vent it.
Hey bro, could I possibly talk you into doing a video on your personal choice of oil(s) for these early 1970's bikes and your opinion why ? Would be greatly appreciated. I know that Harley called for straight 50 weight conventional oil for my old xlh. But then again, there were no multi weight oil back then, much less synthetic. Lol
Id like to see a Billy Lane Club Style Dyna or FXR build
Great info always👍 , but why didn't harley continue with the primary belt instead of a chain 😭
I ordered the retainer. Thanks to you.
But I also am ordering the pleasure plate from Indian Larry. Do I have put a promo code from you?🎉
Is that a golden hour watch your wearing looks super similar to mine
Love that Beast
Hi billy . I’m a massive fan of your work , I’d love to be in a position to afford one of your masterpieces. I’m from the uk im just wanting to know your thoughts on dirt bags cally ?
Billy, if I was to lower my Fatboy rear 1" will i need to do the front end too?
Billy i think the only thing I would do to that beautiful Sturgis shovel is a small Memphis shades fairing,its just screaming to me that it needs one,by the way,, you live the life i could only dream of
Those Troublelhead clutch baskets were such garbage. I went through about 4 of them things when I owned my Troublehead. I can honestly say I don't miss that turd. I put well over 100k miles on it, and the cost of ownership equally equated to its mileage at $1 per mile. LOL
Constantly threw money at it.
Indian Larry parts and accessories are top quality stuff and worth every penny
And keep some extra snap rings for the clutch hub retainer for when servicing you clutch hub. It's sometimes easier to destroy the old ones when removing them than trying to finesse them out unscathed.
Your snap ring pliers will also need to have very small pins to fit the holes in the clips but two picks work OK to get them out. Nothing hard about it really, you're just working in kinda tight quarters.
Are we serious, only 8 likes and 38k views. Come on and hit that f**king like for this highly informative video.
It’s odd…sometimes the videos I think are best- and that I believe will be most helpful- just don’t perform as well as you’d think. It doesn’t discourage me, though, I just keep working & posting what I do. Thanks for sharing