1936 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Engine Build

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
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Komentáře • 141

  • @hefellump1
    @hefellump1 Před 21 dnem +43

    Hello from Ireland, I've never rode a motorbike but I'm hooked on watching you bringing me through the beauty of antique Harleys😊.

    • @tomploeg2260
      @tomploeg2260 Před 21 dnem +5

      I'm from Canada 🇨🇦 and same here

    • @user-so1mv9po2f
      @user-so1mv9po2f Před 21 dnem

      Carried a motor cycle endorsement for 40 years and never put one on the road @@tomploeg2260

    • @patrickmcconkey
      @patrickmcconkey Před 21 dnem +3

      I have dreams of coming back to Ireland and touring it on a motorcycle. That would be the best.

    • @Zend1t
      @Zend1t Před 21 dnem +7

      Guys, life is short, buy the bike ❤

    • @geraldfitzgibbon7428
      @geraldfitzgibbon7428 Před 20 dny

      Im from ireland too. Love this chanell .an the way the guys love thes bike that thay restore and know all bout the bike in americia.

  • @giovanni5063
    @giovanni5063 Před 21 dnem +14

    My first ride on a Harley was when I was almost 5 years old. It was in 1955 and my Mothers Uncle Roy put me on the back of his bike. I remember that the bike was black and beautiful with a big windshield. Uncle Roy dressed in Black Leather and had a billed hat, like Marlon Brando wore. I am now positive that his bike was a full dresser as there were shiny bits and things everywhere and leather bags on the rear fender with shiny buttons all over them. Uncle Roy and I blasted up and down the dirt road that my parents were building a house on and to this day I can still recall the excitement of the moment. I think Uncle Roy might have been a bit of an Outlaw in his day.

  • @Chopper650
    @Chopper650 Před 21 dnem +2

    Greetings from New Zealand

  • @danielgriffis9759
    @danielgriffis9759 Před 21 dnem +7

    Dang! I need a cigarette! Matt, thank you for explaining the process details, as you build engines, etc. It is a very satisfying process to watch. I believe that I now love knuckleheads also! 😊

  • @SW60845
    @SW60845 Před 21 dnem +5

    More support and enthusiasm from Weatern Australia. Man I was born in 63 glad the bike and myself are reconditioned or in the bikes case in progress 👍💯 awesome work man.

  • @d1mennis
    @d1mennis Před 21 dnem +5

    I love videos of fabrication and assembly. Knuckleheads are more complicated than EVO's for sure. That's gonna be one sweet ride when finished!

  • @steveperry3538
    @steveperry3538 Před 21 dnem +4

    Very well done 👍

  • @paujman
    @paujman Před 21 dnem +2

    Gonna be a beautiful bike man. Incredible work.

  • @jczaher
    @jczaher Před 21 dnem +1

    Matt! Thank you! I'm learning things 7 mins in. Awesome Man. That new to the world '36 raffle bike is super cool with the black and gold Sweeet

  • @garyseaton4619
    @garyseaton4619 Před 21 dnem +4

    Matt, I love these assembly videos. Watching you work is an absolute pleasure especially when you're working on such a important piece of Harley Davidson history. Your passion and love of what you're doing is apparent in the work and in your voice and actions while you do what you do... Thank you...

  • @alive.off-grid
    @alive.off-grid Před 21 dnem +5

    I have a '36 it belonged to my father. It's all Original
    Has less then a hundred thousand on it. We were farmers didn't have much time to ride.

  • @ernestrosenkranz7642
    @ernestrosenkranz7642 Před 21 dnem +1

    In 1956 I bought a 1936 flat head Harly trike Old delivery bike) for $18.00 Had a ton of fun on it. It had no exhaust system. fire would shoot to the cylinders. so you had to hole your foot in the right place..My neighbors took up a collection to bye in an exhaust system. Sure wish I still had the bike.

  • @dustyfarmer
    @dustyfarmer Před 21 dnem +1

    That Toyota sealant gets everywhere no matter how hard you try not to.... and it doesn't wipe of skin easily.

  • @Psychobilly
    @Psychobilly Před 13 dny

    God I hope some lil kids jumps in that big basket and pulls my 🎟️!!!!! Beautiful!
    Dale is definitely smiling down and you bruh. Proud Daddy for sure.

  • @stevenellertsen2072
    @stevenellertsen2072 Před 21 dnem +1

    Will be there first week of July. Looking forward to my first time visit!

  • @richc767
    @richc767 Před 21 dnem +1

    Thanks for doign such a nice build on my bike's engine... I wish lol. Beautiful machine.

  • @papaduck2443
    @papaduck2443 Před 21 dnem +2

    Man, your knowledge and expertise are mind blowing! Great video! I was excited to watch the moment I got the notification! Keep up the great work!

  • @zedhead2864
    @zedhead2864 Před 21 dnem +2

    Really enjoyed this in depth look at the actual "Knuckle Head" Thanks Guys!

  • @davidmcgahan5328
    @davidmcgahan5328 Před 21 dnem +1

    Now that's a beautiful bike I can't wait to ride it lol. As long as my name is drawn I will come and ride it back to Ohio. Love your channel it's awesome. God bless you and your family and friends.

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker6347 Před 21 dnem +3

    lt is a pleasure to watch you do your amazing work Matt......The heads are a work of pure art WOW......l am to old to ride but years ago i rode my friends Knucklehead Bike and it was amazing to ride a piece of history an i think that was back in the 1970's....Thanks very much
    Matt.....
    Old F-4 Phantom II fighter jet pilot Shoe🇺🇸

  • @nigeloscarmarsden
    @nigeloscarmarsden Před 21 dnem +3

    Constantly amazed at Matt’s knowledge and passion. He really is quite special. And he seems like such a nice fun guy. This museum is on my bucket list for sure.

    • @joecat101
      @joecat101 Před 21 dnem +1

      Me too! I want to go visit the museum and would love to meet Matt and the guy's and maybe tour the shop. My brother has been there and said it is awesome.

  • @grayfox9911
    @grayfox9911 Před 21 dnem +1

    Thanks for showing us all that!!

  • @aserta
    @aserta Před 21 dnem +1

    I know that sealer too. Funny story is i searched least leaking engine and through a forum or another eventually stumbled on enough people saying the same thing for me to try it out. Been using it ever since. Really well made compound.

  • @oldflorida2003
    @oldflorida2003 Před 21 dnem +1

    Girls make fantastic mechanics, great to see your daughter, I was 9

  • @waynemorgan3095
    @waynemorgan3095 Před 21 dnem +3

    Great video, awesome bike , outstanding work .Love to see these old bikes come back to life, Thank you !

  • @keithcarchide806
    @keithcarchide806 Před 21 dnem +3

    You guys are the best!! Hands down best museum around can’t wait to visit. 🤩

  • @scotfield3950
    @scotfield3950 Před 21 dnem +1

    I love watching anything you put out and learning. I’m retired so couldn’t afford the taxes but will still buy tickets

  • @dabsafe
    @dabsafe Před 21 dnem +3

    Looking absolutely amazing! 😎🇨🇦

  • @user-qc1hl7ed8h
    @user-qc1hl7ed8h Před 21 dnem +3

    It's a pleasure to watch you in videos. Seeing the Same Passion Dale Had. 😎 Ride On.. Thank You Matt 🏍️

  • @ralphrotten1639
    @ralphrotten1639 Před 21 dnem +1

    The most beautiful engine made...

  • @thumpershd
    @thumpershd Před 21 dnem +2

    Love watching you build engines and bikes Matt, thanks for sharing. This 36 is going to be fantastic, can't wait to see the finished build!

  • @richedmundson8964
    @richedmundson8964 Před 21 dnem +2

    Pleasure watching the master at work

  • @TX-biker
    @TX-biker Před 21 dnem +2

    I have always wondered what the difference was with a knuckle head.
    Watching (and listening) to you build this engine answers all my questions and so much more🤠

  • @towbar2
    @towbar2 Před 21 dnem +1

    My Dad taught Mr to spray Aluminum paint on the head gaskets on his flathead-6 cars, back to 1957. I've done it since.

    • @fredmasse6451
      @fredmasse6451 Před 21 dnem

      I ride on flathead Indian since 35 years ago. What is this aluminum paint you talking about for copper head gaskets ? Please, can you written some sample of bombs names here in a answer ?
      Thanks, Fred from France.

  • @frankmarkovcijr5459
    @frankmarkovcijr5459 Před 21 dnem +1

    Tearing down my Triumph Tr-6 to replace the wornout camshafts that were 50 years old. Cleaned up the engine and put her back together. Simple compared to what you go through.

  • @72151
    @72151 Před 20 dny +1

    I’ve met these guys and can tell you all they’re some of the best people you can ever meet.
    Next time in Maggie Valley, definitely check them out!!!
    Talk about knowledge… like a walking technical library and lots of real world skill.

  • @robertwolf3006
    @robertwolf3006 Před 21 dnem +2

    So sweet to watch a magician work his magic !!! 🇺🇸🤠👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @mikehensley7631
    @mikehensley7631 Před 19 dny

    I'm going to wear these special gloves. Still gets it all over his hands🙌😂😂
    Gotta love it!!

  • @toleman2039
    @toleman2039 Před 21 dnem +3

    My baby is looking good ❤

  • @Nowherenotime
    @Nowherenotime Před 21 dnem +1

    Good Day Brother
    The Manufacturer of that Toyota Black sealer is LocTite , Ultra Black is what you were using under Toyota's labeling . LocTites tech department are great at helping you solve issues and determine whats the right sealant or fastener thread locker . I used them many times while I was insuring proper maintenance on world class manufacturing equipment ( hundreds of thousands of dollars per hour of down time )
    Great show watch it religiously wen new shows drop .

  • @andrewsumner5388
    @andrewsumner5388 Před 21 dnem +2

    Dang it sure is coming together good….

  • @tomwilkas6571
    @tomwilkas6571 Před 21 dnem +1

    The efficiency with which you work blows my mind, what a treat to get to watch a master at work, truly extraordinary! thank you for this Mat. And yes, i'll get my tickets, always do :)

  • @tbone845
    @tbone845 Před 21 dnem +1

    Looking forward to support you guys and buy tickets too .That last vidio you made was the bomb.,well ever vid you folks put put gets my adrelian going,and thanks for that.

  • @James-xn6fo
    @James-xn6fo Před 21 dnem

    You make it worth watching. You know what you're talking about, plus I get to watch you build my bike 😂A guy can dream 😉

  • @lewismocaby3646
    @lewismocaby3646 Před 16 dny

    Glad to see another one coming back. Always liked the look of the baby jar spring cups and never really thought about how problematic they were with the oiling and vacuum loss. Glad to see you’re going with the updated cups. I didn’t see the press in tube that serves as the extension for the rocker box where the spring cup fits in on the exhaust side though. Must’ve gone with the late style rocker box, definitely a good choice for helping with reliability and avoiding an oil bath for the new owner when they get it opened up on the road. Hope to see more soon, y’all are doing an excellent job on this build. 👍

  • @towbar2
    @towbar2 Před 21 dnem +1

    I love watching this build.

  • @basilbrushbooshieboosh5302
    @basilbrushbooshieboosh5302 Před 21 dnem +1

    Beautiful
    Had tickets from when they first came out. Cheers mates

  • @jayjones6904
    @jayjones6904 Před 20 dny

    Matt you're passion blows me away every video I see u live and breathe it seems like same ole 77 every video u never work a day doing what u love ty brother

  • @nbholifield
    @nbholifield Před 21 dnem

    Man that's a work of art going together!!! Great work Matt!!!!

  • @victorchance1510
    @victorchance1510 Před 21 dnem +1

    Great Video Matt
    Watching from Vancouver Island BC Canada
    👍💓☮️🇨🇦☕🦫

  • @spaceman5996
    @spaceman5996 Před 20 dny

    Piece of art coming to life man.

  • @cseivard
    @cseivard Před 21 dnem +1

    Master at work. I dig the Zen of it.

  • @ulhpilot7757
    @ulhpilot7757 Před 20 dny

    Another great upload. Like your father the passion is undeniable 👍

  • @tbone845
    @tbone845 Před 21 dnem +1

    Great channel,I'm an ole vet ,Nam .I found out how great it feels to ride a Harley .Awesome feeling on the open rd. I got me 2 used ones,Softail ,fatbob . Best thing I ever did now that all my girls are married. I just joined and think your utube channel is the best ,educational too. ❤

  • @itsmytimeletsgo
    @itsmytimeletsgo Před 19 dny

    Love my old knuckle. Had her 50 years this year. My first Harley and never looked back. love this rebuild.

  • @maxcorey8144
    @maxcorey8144 Před 20 dny +2

    A fellow sailor in the Navy once saw an ad in the newspaper for a knucklehead in boxes in an attic. Old woman clearing her attic. It was complete but totally taken apart. Fifty bucks. He was so excited because he was a huge motor head biker who rode a BSA Victor constantly.

  • @jbradkilpatrick
    @jbradkilpatrick Před 20 dny

    I look forward to this raffle each year. It’s always so exciting to watch the drawing, live, on CZcams.

  • @chuckflitton5293
    @chuckflitton5293 Před 20 dny

    Matt, your passion and commitment to what your dad started, F-ing wow! Your wrenching knowledge is UP-THERE
    The way you explain things even works for and old harley like me.

  • @jefferyday6844
    @jefferyday6844 Před 20 dny

    Absolutely loved the video. It’s interesting to see that the knucklehead assembly calls for German torque specifications. Everything is gudenteit.

  • @JoeFurtado-xv5no
    @JoeFurtado-xv5no Před 8 dny

    Matt outstanding video, your knowledge and love of what you do comes through in every video you do. I’ll be down there in August can’t wait to see the bike and buy my raffle tickets.

  • @aaronturner5409
    @aaronturner5409 Před 15 dny

    I'm 27 and fell in love with All antique vintage motorcycles After recently completing my restoration of my british 1972 norton commando 750, My first rebuild and she runs great! One day I'd love to find an old knucklehead, anyway i Love your videos, man!! I Fall asleep watching one every night

  • @thelostboys1968
    @thelostboys1968 Před 16 dny +1

    Awesome stuff Matt... gday from oz....

  • @berryfisher4764
    @berryfisher4764 Před 9 dny

    You guys have too much fun!!😂

  • @macedonianking31
    @macedonianking31 Před 11 dny

    You're amazing 👏 keep up the exceptional work 👏

  • @justinwise9823
    @justinwise9823 Před 21 dnem

    I can't wait to win this bike! If you want to just declare me the winner now, that's cool too lol.

  • @mikeshaffer2950
    @mikeshaffer2950 Před 21 dnem

    They did my heads an ballanced my bottom end, of my 75 th anniversary Sportster.

  • @dennisthemenace5150
    @dennisthemenace5150 Před 21 dnem

    My favorite bike in the world

  • @jackielamie8488
    @jackielamie8488 Před 21 dnem

    Matt so amazing love every video thank you

  • @jayjones6904
    @jayjones6904 Před 20 dny

    U make it look so easy and quick lol

  • @scotfield3950
    @scotfield3950 Před 21 dnem

    Awesome. Thank you!

  • @kobusdutoitbosman6240
    @kobusdutoitbosman6240 Před 21 dnem +2

    …thrilling watch
    most enjoyable
    you most certainly know what you are about magnificently, skillfully
    great share
    just supergreat
    THANKS STACKS‼️
    👊🔥🥂
    🪖

  • @89firebird
    @89firebird Před 21 dnem

    Nice without a doubt

  • @browngreen933
    @browngreen933 Před 18 dny

    Old Bill Harley had 3 or 4 patents on that 1936 EL motor. One, I believe, covered the oiling system.

  • @michaelteasdale2919
    @michaelteasdale2919 Před 21 dnem

    I wear my sunglasses on my head……so I can, so I can
    Sing it 😊

  • @innsanewayne
    @innsanewayne Před 21 dnem

    I want my bike all black like Kris’s bike so please paint accordingly!

  • @toddricketts9498
    @toddricketts9498 Před 20 dny

    Thank you again Matt ❤️ , hopefully see the museum again in 3 weeks, I have been counting down the days 👍

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable Před 21 dnem

    Excellent!

  • @TheIrishAmish
    @TheIrishAmish Před 21 dnem

    Wears blue nitrile gloves, still ends up with sealer everywhere. SNAFU 😂

  • @HiramJonesjr-dx8tl
    @HiramJonesjr-dx8tl Před 14 dny

    Would like to see Matt build a beach cruiser bicycle with a pea shooter engine on it

  • @yayagazab4449
    @yayagazab4449 Před 13 dny +1

    Try your luck, ride a Knuck!

  • @joecat101
    @joecat101 Před 21 dnem

    I need to win that bike cause I want to learn how to operate the foot clutch/hand shift set up. Plus it would look really good in my garage.

  • @needmetal3221
    @needmetal3221 Před 21 dnem

    I like how you lap the valves. I used to put a small drill chuck on the valve stem and pull the valve rather than use those stupid suction cups.

  • @patk4244
    @patk4244 Před 21 dnem

    Yeah I think the knuckleheads in the panthers look the best

  • @hdflht01
    @hdflht01 Před 21 dnem

    You mentioned end play - for the rocker shafts I assume. Maybe in another video you could show how you sorted that out? At least the tolerances for the rebuild. Thanks for sharing all this.

    • @martinglasser6025
      @martinglasser6025 Před 21 dnem

      Yeah less detailed assembly on this video than others. Be nice to see function of the rocker arms!

  • @Gottaloveguitars427
    @Gottaloveguitars427 Před 20 dny

    Beauty

  • @alex-26rus247
    @alex-26rus247 Před 13 dny

    Привет из России. Вы крутые чуваки 💪🔥

  • @normannobrot
    @normannobrot Před 21 dnem

    have you guys ever worked with some of the kit bikes that are avaliable? zodiac do a bobber kit, with a pre evo shovel. just wondered how hard itd be to get registered being an old engine etc

  • @turboboy0
    @turboboy0 Před 21 dnem

    really wish someone would make these engines out of billet. prices would still be high but worth it.

  • @gerardkaasplank3804
    @gerardkaasplank3804 Před 20 dny

    Hi Matt I was wondering, what is that silver "Paint" you put on the copper headgasket. I always thought they would do some Annealing

  • @matthew-lh3zx
    @matthew-lh3zx Před 7 dny

  • @williamcawthorne5325
    @williamcawthorne5325 Před 21 dnem

    Hi don't you ever use a torque wrench to adjust them up?

  • @LorenKadison
    @LorenKadison Před 12 dny

    I had a chance to buy a basket case knuckle but the money fell out the bottom and the wife got cancer so I only can dream I got it thanks steve wright for the opertuneity😢😢😢

  • @Hneely
    @Hneely Před 21 dnem

    👍👍

  • @vernegibb621
    @vernegibb621 Před 21 dnem

    👍🏻

  • @fordjosephparata9284
    @fordjosephparata9284 Před 21 dnem

    Can we enter in the competition if we are from New Zealand?

  • @scotfield3950
    @scotfield3950 Před 21 dnem

    Are these unleaded seats?

  • @Charger1908
    @Charger1908 Před 21 dnem

    Matt can you settle an argument for me? I had someone tell me that bead blasting would destroy the finish of aluminum on a motorcycle engine. I have glass headed many things and it did not destroy the finish like sand does. What is your experience please, does it texture the cases like sand or not. Thanks buddy!

  • @masatotakasu7220
    @masatotakasu7220 Před 10 dny

    Nice to meet you, Im always having fan, let me ask a question, what is the tightening torque for the WL
    crank pin nut?

  • @adamr4115
    @adamr4115 Před 21 dnem

    👍🇺🇸

  • @KristofferKristofferson-jg4fm

    1919 Harley davidson motorcycle