Yes! I actually search out vids/tutes like this, I am planning on buying a basket case and I'm hoarding all the knowledge I can..., 0 thank the bike gods for folks like Billy Lane here, I've done minimal wrenching on some triumphs & sporties but that was so many years ago, now I'm rekindling my passion for bikes ... There's a few good long detailed tires for bobbers + older iron Heads out there too ... Just gotta look !
After growing up watching you, its BADASS to see you back on the screen sharing your passion and knowledge of bikes! All the best to you and your family Billy!
Awesome to live in a time where we can sit home and watch the master go to work and share his knowledge. College level mentorship right here. Thank you Billy 🙏
Love the shop window, I’m 20 and have grown up helping my father with using machinery and whatnot for the last decade but never saw daylight in the old retired textile mill house. Hope to build a shop in the future with him and have some windows letting the early sunshine in! Best way to start the day!
Good find man! My cat does the same thing when I am wreching.. FL, FX, FLH Mid star was 67-72. 73 is the first year of the double dual bananna calipers front and rear and the introduction of double flange rear wheel for sprocket and disk. 73-74 is a single flange with deep dish front rotor. Star hub was 36-39 stepped, 40-57 minor changes but similar in design, "welding/brazing/recessed grease zerk", but fixing the dangerous prewar internals, big change was for Hydro rear brakes 58-66 star hub with the milled brake side mounting.
Hands down….the best channel. Appreciate the opportunity to see the man work and the open sharing of knowledge. Thanks for taking the time to film and explain the entire process of the build. Look forward to Part 2
Hey Billy, I always comment, I’m an A and P aircraft mechanic, I can never say enough about the Quality and information given in these videos top notch stuff thanks again for all you do!
Mad respect for you Billy. I’ve been a fan since I was kid I wish you were still here in Florida but as a Dad & Husband myself I totally understand the move to Tennessee for the betterment of your life. Thanks for posting these videos! I hope to meet you one day in person & grab a autograph to hang up in my shop on my legends wall.
God this brings back great memories me and my dad used to bread down old flh shovels and pans rebuild them and sell them just like that! The last one we did was 82 low rider we put a shoker on it. You have made me get my old Harleys out rebuild them and get them riding again. Thank you Mr. Billy!!
Thank you for taking the time putting these videos together. I absolutely love them. Yeah, reminds me of some great times no doubt. See a lot of passion certainly but most refreshingly the inspiration that comes from your deeds that inspire so many. Keep it coming! Hope to see you at New Smyrna in a few weeks.
I love it ! Still have my first shovel i bought in 1986 . Rode it on a lap around Australia a couple of years back 10 weeks & 17,500 km , trip of a lifetime ! 👍👍👍
Thanks for doing theses videos. I’m in the process of restoring an old bike too and your style and way of doing things have given me great help and ideas.
Glad your back Billy. I was a fan during your biker build off days, and I’m a bigger fan now. Love the direction your going now. So many videos on the newer bikes. Nothing on the older bikes. Need more videos on bikes from the 70’s to the 90’s. Keep ‘em coming
This is going to be really cool for me to watch. I graduated from HIGH school in 72. This is like a time capsule to see what they looked like all of those years ago!
I love this guy's videos. Most appealing is he sounds so humble and down to earth. Listen to him talk, he always says this is how I do it. He never says you need to do it this way or this is how it's done as if it's the only way. More than anything else, his demeanor and ofc style resonate. Keep up the great content!!!
Every time you post a video I feel compelled to make a comment thanking you for it. They're like hanging out with a uncle or dad in his garage and he's showing you how to wrench. All the knowledge, tips, experience. It's fantastic. Fuck that scripted "reality" bs. THIS is real and genuine and interesting.
In 1982 I bought a ‘70 FLH exactly like your ‘70, right down to the blue original paint. Really brought back memories. Reliving a lot watching this video too. I had that bike down to the frame so many times changing it around that I can still remember every nut and bolt on it. We did a video with my friend assembling it in time lapse in an early Easyriders video that I now have on my CZcams channel. Sadly, I was almost killed on it, when a schizophrenic ran me over on the way to work in ‘96. The frame was bent every which way, but Dr. John straightened it out for me near perfect. I put it back together with a beautiful candy blue paint job and sold it to Chica’s then business partner Don. It’s in Japan now. Enjoyed this video, thanks for the memories.
Mr Lane, I really appreciate the c way you explain the process. You take your time to really show us how to do the work. I'm a long time fan and I appreciate the great lessons. Thank you for taking the time. Take care.
Billy is one of the masters because he shares some of his secrets with the motorcycle community!! I would be honored to meet him one day!!! Can’t wait to see part 2 of the ugly shovel!!! Thank you Billy for the motivation and inspiration!!!
Love to see where you are in life and your content is second to none! Can’t get enough of the down and dirty turn the damn wrench videos. Thanks for bringing us along!
It was interesting to see even up into 1972 this frame still had the right rear swingarm pivot bracket from the old Duo-Glide style (tool box mounting boss (undrilled) and the rectangular boss on top of the swingarm pivot for the old oil tank mounting bracket). The left rear bracket had been changed and no longer has that boss. I’ve had ‘67 and ‘68 frames like this. Harley made a bunch of running changes from the late ‘60’s up through the ‘80’s.
Billy Lane!! Thank you so much for the education! You are a great teacher and its a true gift how you share your knowledge with the world. Take care and be safe.
My little trick is one wrap of black electric tape over the O-rings before the clamps on the intake manifold. My old brother Springer showed me that in the early 80's and I've never had an air leak since. One tight wrap, no more.
The amount of metal brackets, crash bars, and luggage racks was like removing a Walmart shopping cart!... and that monster seat! LOL. The fact that you can do it all by yourself is incredible. What a great video. For us watching, it was a zen experience.
I really enjoy watching someone at your level of building because it gives me inspiration to make my projects to a higher level even though my work has nothing to do with motor vehicles. Thanks for the inspiration. Amazing work you do.
Thanks Billy, the info that you share is really helpful, I've learned quite a bit from your explanations while you work on your bikes, keep up the good work and know you're definitely making a difference in passing on your knowledge and expertise
Hey Billy you're the man can sit and watch you work for hours! Watched all your biker build-offs! Much respect bro I ride a 2006 deuce custom! If make-a-wish ever needs to grant me one, it would be a cruise with you! Keep the knees in the breeze bro
I was so happy when I found this channel! I LOVED biker build off. I also really enjoy how he pays respect to all the other great builders…..and I don’t know why…but I enjoy that he never curses. Really enjoyable to watch.
I've been wrenching my whole life for others. Now I'm ready to start wrenching for myself on what I love... vintage Harleys! You are giving me the insight and inspiration to do just that. THANK YOU BILLY!
Great timing on the build! I’m just tearing into my father in laws 76 flh police bike and I was wondering how to make it look cool. I’m looking forward to part 2 of the build.
I'm an old 79 and not a cycle guy but watching you work and your indepth knowledge of this bike I couldn't stop watching your work...YOU ARE A MASTER MECHANIC...GREAT JOB...CANT WAIT TO SEE THE FINISH...CONGRATS!
So glad to see you making videos and spreading your knowledge. You are a major inspiration that that got me into bikes 20 something years ago. It's such a privilege having these videos. It's like I'm working with you.
I’ll tell you I’m a bike guy, luv riding, luv working on my bikes and this probably the best T.V. I’ve watched in a long time! I absolutely luv sitting down at night and tuning in. Doesn’t get any better!
Already loving the new look! The gold and black looks awesome! Can't wait to see the next video on this bike and of course another one when it's finished and running. Thank you very much Mr. Lane.
I've been a 🔧 most of my life and you have been an inspiration since my first trip to Dayton in 81 just wanted to say Thanx! I could never afford to purchase anything running just wrecked or junk and fixem and ride Thanx Again
Billy Lane is & has been at THE TOP of this game for a long time……. It’s always a pleasure to watch & listen to ANYBODY who is at the top of their game. They make it look easy….. going back to when all the chopper shows we’re all the rage on TV, Billy & the late Indian Larry (May he be resting on a chopper) we’re the ONLY two dudes who IMHO were worth watching & listening to….. this IS NOT a paid advertisement!
First time I seen Billy on TV he was bending a piece metal over his knee,and holding metal with one hand cutting it with sawsall in the other. He smashed some tool that never worked right with a sledge hammer a drill press or band saw not sure but it was at that point I was hooked. I liked that he was going against some of the best builders around with basic tools like all of us have. Builds some badass rides got my respect
When I was 16 in 2006 I was going to go to college here in the UK to be a motorcycle mechanic. Like a fool I didn't and now 16 years later I drive a truck. Yes a decent job but watching you Billy has made me Rethink my life and decided to do what I should have done when I was young. Watching you is great and watched you since the biker build off days. These videos are awesome and thank you for making me realise what I should be doing. Hope you've had a great Christmas and all the best for the future
I been following Billy for quite a few years now simply because I love the lines of his choppers & his hubbless choppers but also Billy shows everything during his bike builds & engine builds I learnt everything about my 87 heritage from subscribing to Billys channel I do all my own maintenance & ALTERATIONS ALTERATIONS
I have an 84 fxe shovelhead. just did a springer conversion. then decided it was time for a total restore. so now that's in the works.... LOVE THE SHOVELS
Man I love doing this kinda work! I’ve done many old bikes and regretted selling them cause they’re getting harder and harder to find you know cheap as I like but it feels so good when you’re done and can enjoy the beauty you have done with your 2 hands and a ton of tools.
Billy.. you and Jesse and indian larry comprised my childhood growing up. Also motorhead is my favorite band. So I had to buy 2 shirts! I wanna say thanks to keeping the channel going and thanks for all the knowledge and advice you give when it comes to building. Hope to see an ironhead in that garage someday! Keep up the good work man. Stay true. Favorite motorhead album? Mine is probably bastards or orgasmatron.
That was the best hour I've spent in 6 months.Six months ago I got hurt at work as a result of someone else's negligence and broke my femur in 3 places and tore the meniscus in my knee.Now I sit here inspired to go find an old shovel or evo to redo so that when I can walk again.... I can do some bucket list travels. Thank you for your awesome videos and the inspiration to wanna wrench on an old bike. Can't wait for the next video.Be safe and watch out for them deer.
11:22 Wow!, Just noticing, After all these years you still have the old New York door.. it made it through all moves and years! That’s so Awesome! 😬 ☀️😃👍🏼
Haven't seen You in years Brother. Thoroughly Enjoyed this time with You and this Fine project. Nice Chill Vibe from You and this little shop. Between the cat and NOW You have a Wife and 3 Little Ones...Brother, You ARE a Wealthy Man. May You and Yours Be Healthy and Happy. I'll be checking in now for Your ongoing projects. I'm really Happy to have stopped by.Thank You.
It's so funny how things go full circle. This is what the bikes looked like when we bought them and then we had to paint, polish and Chrome everything. I used to have to carry spare o-rings with me for the pegs & kicker pedal lol
You might know this (looking at your t-shirt) but the guitar world has developed some great techniques for aging nitro paint. Tom Murphy works for Gibson Custom Shop. His 'Murphy Aged' guitars are works of art. His skills might be something you'd be interested in. Really enjoying these videos, Billy. I think it's because it's so relatable to working guys looking after their old Harleys. Certainly, for me, much more so than Build Off ever was. Best wishes.
For the past 16 years iv'e owned a 1969 with a 1972 bottom end ,,,in that time i've ridden each summer ok for short runs only this summer with zero issues she is in need of the first repair once set up they are a very comfy ride with the police pogo saddle ,,,like riding the surf waves puts a cheshire cat grin on ja mug 😁,,,,, Billy i'm thrilled to watch this project 🤩 🍀🏴☠
Future retirement memo to me: ' Find a beat up old Glide' (this is the UK so fat chance of that happening) copy & paste Billy's work or try to. Interesting, informative and as always a pleasure to watch any of your re-build projects sir.
Hey Billy have been following you since biker buildoff, your my favorite builder. Just kind of lost track of you when you stepped back from the spotlight, I know you had some unfortunate things happen back in the day but glad to see you back.
Billy, so good to see you working on and building bikes on here. I have a '75 FXE that has been a Neverending project since '09. Still a few things left to get it how I want, but it's a labor of love when I can get work done. I'm not able to do it myself and having kids keeps me away from it more than I'd like. I really enjoy listening to your input and knowledge, all of the detail that so many take for granted. Thanks for this one. Makes me want to get on mine all that much more. ✌️ Louis
Love watching your stuff billy. You were my favorite builder on tv when i was a kid, and id even say you were one of my childhood heroes!! right beside the king indian larry (RIP)
74 fxe I’m chopping now ; tossed the 5 gal tanks . Sportster tank now . A few parts each month . Not breaking the bank . I love how easy to work on it with less stuff . Less wiring .Much weight gone . Less is more - It will be local ride now -
Thankyoy Billy! For keeping it real, I always learn so much from you.. Much appreciation your way Billy. Phil Nuku (New Zealand) Ps. You have the best Cat!
I restored an old shovel also..great bike. mostly of parts fit from 50s to early 80..Dont need go to expencive shop..Thank you for showing this so I can learn more..🇸🇪
Been watching you awhile, I like videos like this, for us dudes that are always working on old bikes, it's nice to listen to while you work and pick up on the little things
This video brings up some memories. I bought a '72 FLH for my bro from Daytona. It was a running bike and looked like a bit better than yours, but almost every mechanical part was worn out. My bro fixed the mechanical issues and rode over 6000 miles in first summer. Later he did a better rebuild for the bike and rode the crap out of the bike. That was 14 yrs ago and he still owns that bike. He has been thinking to make a somekind of restoration at some point. Its not a holy grail of all Harley-Davidsons, but a 50 year old Harley with a matching numbers frame and motor. If he ever decides to build a chopper, i think it will be some different bike. Cheers from Finland!
Ok, I gotta point it out. Billy is wearing Sketchers shoes. Now I don't feel so old wearing my dad shoes. Keep on rocking Billy 🤘🏼 thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I feel like I’m right there with him being taught by a patient master. What an awesome dude!
People pay good money for Master Classes like these videos...lol
I just got finished telling ah friend of mine that very same thing. It’s like hanging out at your favorite shop learning ah thing or 3
Yes! I actually search out vids/tutes like this, I am planning on buying a basket case and I'm hoarding all the knowledge
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0 thank the bike gods for folks like Billy Lane here, I've done minimal wrenching on some triumphs & sporties
but that was so many years ago, now I'm rekindling my passion for bikes ...
There's a few good long detailed tires for bobbers + older iron Heads out there too
... Just gotta look !
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After growing up watching you, its BADASS to see you back on the screen sharing your passion and knowledge of bikes! All the best to you and your family Billy!
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Billy is OG … STILL GRINDING ….forever HARD AF 🤘🙏🙏
Just like home. I'm still riding my 67 that I got back in 74. This video put a smile on my face. Thanks!!
They could give this dude a box of parts an he will always make something look great in the end! Love these types of videos
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Awesome to live in a time where we can sit home and watch the master go to work and share his knowledge. College level mentorship right here. Thank you Billy 🙏
Love the shop window, I’m 20 and have grown up helping my father with using machinery and whatnot for the last decade but never saw daylight in the old retired textile mill house. Hope to build a shop in the future with him and have some windows letting the early sunshine in! Best way to start the day!
This one brought me back. My first big twin was a 73 FLH. Love what your doing brother...
Good find man! My cat does the same thing when I am wreching.. FL, FX, FLH Mid star was 67-72. 73 is the first year of the double dual bananna calipers front and rear and the introduction of double flange rear wheel for sprocket and disk. 73-74 is a single flange with deep dish front rotor. Star hub was 36-39 stepped, 40-57 minor changes but similar in design, "welding/brazing/recessed grease zerk", but fixing the dangerous prewar internals, big change was for Hydro rear brakes 58-66 star hub with the milled brake side mounting.
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I just love the way you find just the right parts to make it all come together! Looks great!!
Hands down….the best channel. Appreciate the opportunity to see the man work and the open sharing of knowledge. Thanks for taking the time to film and explain the entire process of the build. Look forward to Part 2
love the old school look of how your setting this up. going to be a super nice ride. thanks for another great video
Hey Billy, I always comment, I’m an A and P aircraft mechanic, I can never say enough about the Quality and information given in these videos top notch stuff thanks again for all you do!
Mad respect for you Billy. I’ve been a fan since I was kid I wish you were still here in Florida but as a Dad & Husband myself I totally understand the move to Tennessee for the betterment of your life. Thanks for posting these videos! I hope to meet you one day in person & grab a autograph to hang up in my shop on my legends wall.
God this brings back great memories me and my dad used to bread down old flh shovels and pans rebuild them and sell them just like that! The last one we did was 82 low rider we put a shoker on it. You have made me get my old Harleys out rebuild them and get them riding again. Thank you Mr. Billy!!
Thank you for taking the time putting these videos together. I absolutely love them. Yeah, reminds me of some great times no doubt. See a lot of passion certainly but most refreshingly the inspiration that comes from your deeds that inspire so many. Keep it coming! Hope to see you at New Smyrna in a few weeks.
I love what you’re doing with this bike! Using what you got for a low buck build that most of us could emulate.
Love your commitment to teaching your craft in restoring and upgrades to classic bikes.
Especially not having music interruptions.
I love it ! Still have my first shovel i bought in 1986 . Rode it on a lap around Australia a couple of years back 10 weeks & 17,500 km , trip of a lifetime ! 👍👍👍
Thanks for doing theses videos. I’m in the process of restoring an old bike too and your style and way of doing things have given me great help and ideas.
Amazing content, as always! Thank you for what you do, sir! MASSIVE fan!
Glad your back Billy. I was a fan during your biker build off days, and I’m a bigger fan now. Love the direction your going now. So many videos on the newer bikes. Nothing on the older bikes. Need more videos on bikes from the 70’s to the 90’s. Keep ‘em coming
You have a knack for explaining this stuff to make it super easy to follow along , love this channel . Thanks again Billy !
This is going to be really cool for me to watch. I graduated from HIGH school in 72. This is like a time capsule to see what they looked like all of those years ago!
I love this guy's videos. Most appealing is he sounds so humble and down to earth. Listen to him talk, he always says this is how I do it. He never says you need to do it this way or this is how it's done as if it's the only way. More than anything else, his demeanor and ofc style resonate. Keep up the great content!!!
That two-piece handlebar just blew my mind. I don't know why I never imagined such a thing, but I didn't.
Every time you post a video I feel compelled to make a comment thanking you for it. They're like hanging out with a uncle or dad in his garage and he's showing you how to wrench. All the knowledge, tips, experience. It's fantastic. Fuck that scripted "reality" bs. THIS is real and genuine and interesting.
In 1982 I bought a ‘70 FLH exactly like your ‘70, right down to the blue original paint. Really brought back memories. Reliving a lot watching this video too. I had that bike down to the frame so many times changing it around that I can still remember every nut and bolt on it. We did a video with my friend assembling it in time lapse in an early Easyriders video that I now have on my CZcams channel. Sadly, I was almost killed on it, when a schizophrenic ran me over on the way to work in ‘96. The frame was bent every which way, but Dr. John straightened it out for me near perfect. I put it back together with a beautiful candy blue paint job and sold it to Chica’s then business partner Don. It’s in Japan now. Enjoyed this video, thanks for the memories.
Mr Lane, I really appreciate the c way you explain the process. You take your time to really show us how to do the work. I'm a long time fan and I appreciate the great lessons. Thank you for taking the time. Take care.
Billy is one of the masters because he shares some of his secrets with the motorcycle community!! I would be honored to meet him one day!!! Can’t wait to see part 2 of the ugly shovel!!! Thank you Billy for the motivation and inspiration!!!
Love to see where you are in life and your content is second to none! Can’t get enough of the down and dirty turn the damn wrench videos. Thanks for bringing us along!
It was interesting to see even up into 1972 this frame still had the right rear swingarm pivot bracket from the old Duo-Glide style (tool box mounting boss (undrilled) and the rectangular boss on top of the swingarm pivot for the old oil tank mounting bracket). The left rear bracket had been changed and no longer has that boss. I’ve had ‘67 and ‘68 frames like this. Harley made a bunch of running changes from the late ‘60’s up through the ‘80’s.
My Deuce is 20 years old, and it's built to last also. Great bike, 100% reliable.
I used to watch you and the legend Indian Larry back in the day growing up, I’m so glad you are doing this on CZcams 🤘
Billy Lane!! Thank you so much for the education! You are a great teacher and its a true gift how you share your knowledge with the world. Take care and be safe.
My little trick is one wrap of black electric tape over the O-rings before the clamps on the intake manifold. My old brother Springer showed me that in the early 80's and I've never had an air leak since. One tight wrap, no more.
Thanks Billy for bringing us along for your latest build! Love watching you create bad ass rides!! 😎🤙🏽
Thanks for the great vids Billy great viewing, I learn a lot too. I’ve got five Harleys so I can always use the know how.
The amount of metal brackets, crash bars, and luggage racks was like removing a Walmart shopping cart!... and that monster seat! LOL. The fact that you can do it all by yourself is incredible.
What a great video. For us watching, it was a zen experience.
They used to call these “Garbage Glides” for that reason
Love your videos. First time seeing two piece handle bars. Always learn something new watching your videos.
I really enjoy watching someone at your level of building because it gives me inspiration to make my projects to a higher level even though my work has nothing to do with motor vehicles. Thanks for the inspiration. Amazing work you do.
Can’t say how happy I am to be able to watch new build videos from you. I’m 43 and am buying my first project bike to rebuild.
Thanks Billy, the info that you share is really helpful, I've learned quite a bit from your explanations while you work on your bikes, keep up the good work and know you're definitely making a difference in passing on your knowledge and expertise
Hey Billy you're the man can sit and watch you work for hours! Watched all your biker build-offs! Much respect bro I ride a 2006 deuce custom! If make-a-wish ever needs to grant me one, it would be a cruise with you! Keep the knees in the breeze bro
I love how the kitty 🐱 hangs out with you, it’s tough finding good help these days 😂 Thank you for everything Billy.
I was so happy when I found this channel! I LOVED biker build off. I also really enjoy how he pays respect to all the other great builders…..and I don’t know why…but I enjoy that he never curses. Really enjoyable to watch.
I've been wrenching my whole life for others. Now I'm ready to start wrenching for myself on what I love... vintage Harleys! You are giving me the insight and inspiration to do just that. THANK YOU BILLY!
Great timing on the build! I’m just tearing into my father in laws 76 flh police bike and I was wondering how to make it look cool. I’m looking forward to part 2 of the build.
I'm an old 79 and not a cycle guy but watching you work and your indepth knowledge of this bike I couldn't stop watching your work...YOU ARE A MASTER MECHANIC...GREAT JOB...CANT WAIT TO SEE THE FINISH...CONGRATS!
So glad to see you making videos and spreading your knowledge. You are a major inspiration that that got me into bikes 20 something years ago. It's such a privilege having these videos. It's like I'm working with you.
I’ll tell you I’m a bike guy, luv riding, luv working on my bikes and this probably the best T.V. I’ve watched in a long time! I absolutely luv sitting down at night and tuning in. Doesn’t get any better!
Already loving the new look! The gold and black looks awesome! Can't wait to see the next video on this bike and of course another one when it's finished and running. Thank you very much Mr. Lane.
My 1st Harley HPD (Hawaii) auction FLH Shovel. This brings back so many good memories! Good on yah Billy!
I've been a 🔧 most of my life and you have been an inspiration since my first trip to Dayton in 81 just wanted to say Thanx! I could never afford to purchase anything running just wrecked or junk and fixem and ride Thanx Again
I love these full length videos Billy. So cool and informative. Thank you.
I'd watch this any time over anything, thank you. I'm trying to do the same to a 2001 deuce and this is inspirational. Thank you!
Billy Lane is & has been at THE TOP of this game for a long time……. It’s always a pleasure to watch & listen to ANYBODY who is at the top of their game. They make it look easy….. going back to when all the chopper shows we’re all the rage on TV, Billy & the late Indian Larry (May he be resting on a chopper) we’re the ONLY two dudes who IMHO were worth watching & listening to….. this IS NOT a paid advertisement!
Did the same thing on my 77FLH25 years ago. Still riding it today and still getting compliments every time I take it out.
Really like the direction you’re taking this bike in, and impressed with how good it already looks!!
Rose Anvil?
Thank you for taking time to video and explain all that you do. Been a fan of yours for a long time. You Sir are the real deal.
I appreciate that! I've seen a lot of phonies come and go, I prefer to be real.
First time I seen Billy on TV he was bending a piece metal over his knee,and holding metal with one hand cutting it with sawsall in the other. He smashed some tool that never worked right with a sledge hammer a drill press or band saw not sure but it was at that point I was hooked. I liked that he was going against some of the best builders around with basic tools like all of us have. Builds some badass rides got my respect
When I was 16 in 2006 I was going to go to college here in the UK to be a motorcycle mechanic. Like a fool I didn't and now 16 years later I drive a truck. Yes a decent job but watching you Billy has made me Rethink my life and decided to do what I should have done when I was young. Watching you is great and watched you since the biker build off days. These videos are awesome and thank you for making me realise what I should be doing. Hope you've had a great Christmas and all the best for the future
I been following Billy for quite a few years now simply because I love the lines of his choppers & his hubbless choppers but also Billy shows everything during his bike builds & engine builds I learnt everything about my 87 heritage from subscribing to Billys channel I do all my own maintenance & ALTERATIONS ALTERATIONS
This is my jam. Fantastic job on part 1, really looking forward to the second chapter.
Billy is a professional ... and I for one enjoy watching all he does.. Keep up the great work.. maybe one day we can meet up in person
We're watching a master at work. Ive been a Billy Lane fan for over 20 years now. Time sure does fly by. Best motorcycle channel on CZcams.
Awesome to have you back I love watching you build some of the badass bikes in the world welcome home brother 👍
I have an 84 fxe shovelhead. just did a springer conversion. then decided it was time for a total restore. so now that's in the works.... LOVE THE SHOVELS
Yes sir.. love it. If i cant do this myself right now i can still enjoy watchin. Thank you brother.
Man I love doing this kinda work! I’ve done many old bikes and regretted selling them cause they’re getting harder and harder to find you know cheap as I like but it feels so good when you’re done and can enjoy the beauty you have done with your 2 hands and a ton of tools.
Billy.. you and Jesse and indian larry comprised my childhood growing up. Also motorhead is my favorite band. So I had to buy 2 shirts!
I wanna say thanks to keeping the channel going and thanks for all the knowledge and advice you give when it comes to building. Hope to see an ironhead in that garage someday!
Keep up the good work man. Stay true.
Favorite motorhead album? Mine is probably bastards or orgasmatron.
So great to see Billy still kicking a$$ and making mechanical art. Thank you for sharing with us.
That was the best hour I've spent in 6 months.Six months ago I got hurt at work as a result of someone else's negligence and broke my femur in 3 places and tore the meniscus in my knee.Now I sit here inspired to go find an old shovel or evo to redo so that when I can walk again.... I can do some bucket list travels. Thank you for your awesome videos and the inspiration to wanna wrench on an old bike. Can't wait for the next video.Be safe and watch out for them deer.
Really diggin that gold Billy especially with those tank emblems always loved those myself
11:22 Wow!, Just noticing, After all these years you still have the old New York door.. it made it through all moves and years!
That’s so Awesome! 😬
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I still have it Mike
Haven't seen You in years Brother. Thoroughly Enjoyed this time with You and this Fine project. Nice Chill Vibe from You and this little shop. Between the cat and NOW You have a Wife and 3 Little Ones...Brother, You ARE a Wealthy Man. May You and Yours Be Healthy and Happy. I'll be checking in now for Your ongoing projects. I'm really Happy to have stopped by.Thank You.
It's so funny how things go full circle.
This is what the bikes looked like when we bought them and then we had to paint, polish and Chrome everything. I used to have to carry spare o-rings with me for the pegs & kicker pedal lol
You might know this (looking at your t-shirt) but the guitar world has developed some great techniques for aging nitro paint. Tom Murphy works for Gibson Custom Shop. His 'Murphy Aged' guitars are works of art. His skills might be something you'd be interested in. Really enjoying these videos, Billy. I think it's because it's so relatable to working guys looking after their old Harleys. Certainly, for me, much more so than Build Off ever was. Best wishes.
For the past 16 years iv'e owned a 1969 with a 1972 bottom end ,,,in that time i've ridden each summer ok for short runs only this summer with zero issues she is in need of the first repair
once set up they are a very comfy ride with the police pogo saddle ,,,like riding the surf waves puts a cheshire cat grin on ja mug 😁,,,,,
Billy i'm thrilled to watch this project 🤩 🍀🏴☠
Already looking way better 🤘 digging the gold paint . !
Future retirement memo to me: ' Find a beat up old Glide' (this is the UK so fat chance of that happening) copy & paste Billy's work or try to. Interesting, informative and as always a pleasure to watch any of your re-build projects sir.
Your manifold technique is gold! Thanks Billy!
Hey Billy have been following you since biker buildoff, your my favorite builder. Just kind of lost track of you when you stepped back from the spotlight, I know you had some unfortunate things happen back in the day but glad to see you back.
Dude you are SUCH a inspiration. Thank you Billy.
Billy, so good to see you working on and building bikes on here. I have a '75 FXE that has been a Neverending project since '09. Still a few things left to get it how I want, but it's a labor of love when I can get work done. I'm not able to do it myself and having kids keeps me away from it more than I'd like.
I really enjoy listening to your input and knowledge, all of the detail that so many take for granted.
Thanks for this one. Makes me want to get on mine all that much more.
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Louis
There's no substitute for experience ! Thanks for sharing it with us Billy,top man.
Andy,in the UK
Your Energy is off the hook. Enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Love watching your stuff billy. You were my favorite builder on tv when i was a kid, and id even say you were one of my childhood heroes!! right beside the king indian larry (RIP)
So happy to have u back making shows
Right on Billy. Just found this video. You're still and always will be one of the top 10 bike builders of all time.
74 fxe I’m chopping now ; tossed the 5 gal tanks . Sportster tank now . A few parts each month . Not breaking the bank . I love how easy to work on it with less stuff . Less wiring .Much weight gone .
Less is more -
It will be local ride now -
Mistakes / outa the way it's cool to see you building again .Enjoy the family and enjoy life.
Thankyoy Billy!
For keeping it real, I always learn so much from you..
Much appreciation your way Billy.
Phil Nuku
(New Zealand)
Ps. You have the best Cat!
I restored an old shovel also..great bike. mostly of parts fit from 50s to early 80..Dont need go to expencive shop..Thank you for showing this so I can learn more..🇸🇪
Been watching you awhile, I like videos like this, for us dudes that are always working on old bikes, it's nice to listen to while you work and pick up on the little things
Thank you. People like you & comments like yours are why I make these videos.
Really love watching your show. No BS, just interesting productivity.
I just graduated MMI Arizona love working on Harley's always have messed around with bikes and you're an inspiration keep up the good work God bless
for all the guys like me who aspire to do this one day, what You are freely sharing is a treasured gift. Thank You
This video brings up some memories. I bought a '72 FLH for my bro from Daytona. It was a running bike and looked like a bit better than yours, but almost every mechanical part was worn out. My bro fixed the mechanical issues and rode over 6000 miles in first summer. Later he did a better rebuild for the bike and rode the crap out of the bike. That was 14 yrs ago and he still owns that bike. He has been thinking to make a somekind of restoration at some point. Its not a holy grail of all Harley-Davidsons, but a 50 year old Harley with a matching numbers frame and motor. If he ever decides to build a chopper, i think it will be some different bike.
Cheers from Finland!
Ok, I gotta point it out. Billy is wearing Sketchers shoes. Now I don't feel so old wearing my dad shoes. Keep on rocking Billy 🤘🏼 thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Looking good, and love how you explain the process of each project you do.