Let's put an EXCELSIOR together! // Paul Brodie's Shop
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Despite being on youtube since a lot of years, this is the first comment i write. I'm also into old bike restoration, but I must admit you are on another level... Recreating a bike like the Excelsior from ZERO is a challenge few people can win. You did it in the best possibile way. Furthermore, seeing such a beautiful build with the history of board-racing in the background is a pleasure for both ears and eyes. Hats off to you Mr.Brodie, you are simply the best builder I ever seen. Hope one day our roads will cross, i really would like to steal you some of your knowledge and handcraft. Sincerely, from Italy!
Hello Italy, and thank you Mattia! Maybe our paths will cross one day...
@Mattia Rimassa - Show us your work sir! The world awaits!
@@IndustrialFaith I thought I did show you!
@@paulbrodie Ah, I must have formatted my reply wrong - it was meant for the Italian gentleman above. Sorry for the confusion.
Such poetry in machine work, finishing, narrating, and with a touch of Chopin to top it off. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.
Thank you whalesong999.
The original designers would be just dumbfounded to see the idealized functional art that you've put together honoring their design. Happy New Year!
Thank you Cliff.
@@paulbrodie Belated Christmas and New Year's to the Both of you from #YSW bye đ injoy yourselves
Where can I order one wish you could send me a link where I could find one
âHe who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.â
â Saint Francis of Assisi
Paul, you are a great artist. Thank you and happy new year to you and Mitch.
Thank you Ernie. Happy New Year to you as well!
Thank you for the history lesson on the schwinn excelsior . And the bike is a jewel !
Thank you Herb.
I saw a series of photos on the internet documenting your progress in building these bikes from the ground up. I was fascinated, and followed the subject for many weeks. The making of the molds for casting the cylinder heads was especially incredible.
If only I had the money...
"WOW" All I can say is STUNNING.
Thanks Giovanni :)
All I can say is WOW. Thanks for allowing us to come along. This is a great way to start the new year!
Thanks Mike.
Thanks for the great story, the amazing motorcycle you created...and your wonderful piano playing... What a well rounded man you are...đđđ
Thank you.
What a great story. Thanks Paul.
Thanks Don.
Mr Paul,,,,,,love your work , patience to detail, patience to teachâŠ.. you are a gift from the creatorâŠ..
Thank you Ton.đ
Thanks! Brodie
I knew how the story ended but didn't know the story itself. Thanks for the history lesson plus the Davenport tie in. I've been going there for over 40 years, looking for parts but mostly viewing the antique motorcycles. It's amazing how many American motorcycle manufacturers didn't make it. Always liked the Big X.
What a story!
Is that you playing piano at the end Paul? Lovely playing, dynamics and rubato, hidden talents!
Yes Steve, it is me :) Thanks for watching.
wow. what a treat!
What a tragic story. Uh oh what a beautiful motor bike. Top level machining and fabulous build. You are a master.
Thank you William. Very kind of you to say so....
I found your forum posts on this build a decade back. Glad to see it in film.
That history lesson was a nice fit. I hope the bike goes to a place I can view it.
That would be nice!
What a phenomenal bike. NYD treat to see it being built up. đđ»
Excellent!
fantastic!!!
I've just seen one of these for the first time in my life at a recent swap meet, just an incredible machine for it's time!
And incredible restoration good sir!
Thanks Nate. However, it is not a restoration. I made that motorcycle. You can see the story on my website: www.flashbackfab.com
@@paulbrodie Now that is breathtaking!
Absolutely beautifulâŠ.â€ïžđđ»đđ»â€ïž
I have my grandfathers 1920âs Something Schwinn Excelsior bicycleâŠâ€ïž my brother-in-law now deceased restored it for me around 1989âŠ!
It has a pogo seat, a Horn tank, it looks a lot like a black phantomâŠ! The frame looks a lot like this board track racerâŠ! My grandfather before I was born had a bicycle and motorbike shop back home in IllinoisâŠ! I get a lot of joy watching you working on ExcelsiorâsâŠ.đ¶đđ»đđ»đđ»
Jeff, thanks for watching and commenting. You have some good stories :)
@@paulbrodie ...
Thanks ...you are a mechanical artist.....đ”đđ¶đ
Hello. I am building my 1st motorcycle from scratch. Based on a 1920s AJS powered by a 600cc J.A.P. industrial engine.
I have Cancer so now is the time to get it done!
Great work here sir.
Wow! We seem to have a few things in common.. I wish you the very best in luck and health! đ
Marvelous piano finale Paul. You're a man of many talents, no doubt. I bet you cook a fine meal as well :) All the best to you friend.
Thank you 3D4U. You are making an assumption about my cooking skills. They are pretty limited.
@@paulbrodie Nobody's perfect Paul :)
Great video and history lesson. Thanks.
Thanks Adam.
Thank you,Thank you,Thank you!!!!! I've been waiting for you guy's to put up a video detailing your Excelsior, what an amazing project and great story too ;)
Thank you Rick!
thats one beautiful bike
Thank you Paul.
Stunning bike, wonderful machine work and frame work, and a moving story. Thank you. Oh, and the music was impressive too! Les in UK
Thank you Les.
Incredible Paul!
Thank you Cuyler.
Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983. Bike racer for life.
Thank you Floyd. Appreciate you watching and commenting!
Superb craftsmanship, it was an honor to see it assembled.
Thank you Johnny!
what a beautiful bike, I have loved these old bikes from afar. owning such a bike would be a dream come true. a miracle really.
Thank you Thom. I heard that miracles can happen!
Perfect video to kick-off 2022. Thanks Paul and Mitch.
Happy New Year!
You are one hell of a talented guy!
Thanks Colin, you are very kind.
Perfection, mate. Bob will be smiling, I'm sure.
Bob is smiling, thank you.
đ€Żđ€Żđ€Żđ€Żđ€Żđ€Żđ€Żđ€Żđ€Żđ€Ż what a job! That bike is amazing đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»đđ»
Thank you very much!!
This 1 was an higher level
thank you for this Christmas gift this motorcycle is a work of art.... magnificent
Thanks Stef.
I dread to think what that is worth, the skill and time make it effectively priceless.
Excelsior #005 is listed at $139K.
Happy new year Paul and Mitch, what a treat for news years day. What a beautiful bike.
Thanks Ian.
An absolute jewel - congratulations!
Thanks Heinrich :)
I've been working on motorcycles for almost 54 years and that was fascinating.
Oldest bike I ever worked on was my fathers 1928 BSA 'Sloper' although his 'daily driver' was a 1963 Panther model 120 he bought new. He always wanted to built a Panther V twin with the model 100 (600cc) cylinders but never had time, money or machinery (with 6 kids we were almost always broke-nothing changes-LOL)
I've seen bicycle brake linkages but never on a motorcycle throttle and magneto advance- retard (although plenty of bikes with Bowden cable magneto advance)
I hope you get to sell to someone who will at least demonstrate it running now and again, I know it's well outside my price range.
The history was also great, very few people seem to know Harley Davidson had 8 valve motors in 1916 then went 'backwards' making side valve engines for 40(?) years
Thank you for a great video
Thanks Peter. Yes, there is a lot of really interesting motorcycle history that doesn't come up much anymore. Just trying to do my part to keep a little bit alive.
TBC you know this is a reproduction? So it's technically a late 2000, granted very faithful to the original
@@jaykoerner It's close enough to an original to be eligible for many forms of racing and has a power output to be very competitive or even dominate it's class. If I wanted a 'museum piece' I would either restore my brothers 1928 BSA 'Sloper' or get something different (if I had any money đ)
Truly fascinating and sad story Paul, told very well, thank you.
Thank you Paddington 60.
Wow, right before you showed a closeup of the steering head I said to myself; "It looks like an very old Schwinn!"
Seriously, this is the best boardtrack racing bike video that I have ever had the privilege to watch. Many times in life I wish that I was not an educator so that I might be afforded the opportunity of having a greater budget. Alas this magnificent machine will go to someone else. To its future owner you have the envy of many a gear head. Please enjoy this classic, many individuals like myself live vicariously through your experiences. Paul thank you for this content. Your videos are truly a breathe of fresh air on CZcams. The beauty of linkage alone, inspires and stuns those that are observant. I dream of coming to one of your frame building classes. Please continue to post content for those like myself.
Gentleman Geoff, thank you for watching and commenting! I have retired from teaching Framebuilding 101, mostly as a result of Covid. Mitch and I will keep this channel going as long as we can :)
What a great example of your talents and passion. Your craftsmanship is second to none. Thanks Paul and happy new year to you all
Tristan, thanks and Happy New Year!
I never saw something so perfect being created driven by the sheer love for it ! I built myself an air cooled VW powered trike and was very happy with the result since all i heard was " you are gonna die on that thing " My design of the front end and the rake angle was to nobody's liking . I kept going and finished it in 2015 , i am still alive and enjoying my handiwork every time i take it out ........may videos about bike building i saw but the best is your Exelsior because it is perfect !!!!!! And damn it is motivating . Thanks , i enjoyed every second of it .
Kalli, thanks for watching and commenting.
I want one đ Thanks.... And Thanks for sharing the little Diddy on the Piano.... I know I may never have one. But I can live through your marvellous Rolling Art..đ
Thank you... !!
Gorgeous bike. Wonderful story and narration. Happy New Year Paul & Mitch!
What a cool start to the year. Beautiful bit of kit & those linkages, Man!!! Thanks Paul & a happy new year from over the pond.
Thanks Graham. Happy New Year!
Wow, every now and then, a craftsman pops up, that grabs people attention, i think you are it for me, thanks for all the fantastic manufacturing videos.
David, thanks for watching and commenting.
The machine interfaces with the computer at the left hand grip - the computer being the rider.
You did a great job on this bike
Thank you Peter.
That's an incredibly beautiful machine! You'd never get a sense from old photographs of all the wonderful details. Thank you, Paul Brodie for letting us watch the assembly....that was a real treat!
Thank you Roger.
My hats off to you mate, you are one very clever man. People of the USA are very lucky that you came along and with your cleverness could reconstruct these motorcycles so people of today could enjoy them to. đđđ
Thank you very much! Do you realize I live in Canada?
@@paulbrodie no sorry mate. I heard that people in Canada donât like being called Americans and vice versa. Itâs just like us Australians donât like being called kiwis (New Zealanders) and vice versa. I could see you building your very own motorcycle now that you have gone through the process of replicating this old bike
@@paraplegicbradleyschubert1328 Yes, I did build my own Excelsior road racer I named "Ruby Racer". We will do a slide show on her soon.
@@paulbrodie awesome mate, I look forward to seeing it
When Paul smiles at something it looks as if he's played a practical joke on you which you havent worked out yet
Very interesting!
I am so envious of your talents.
Thank you Ed. I have worked on my metal working skills for almost 55 years, so it didn't "just happen".
Wow, what a show you 2. Paul, beautiful frame.
Thank you Waterboy.
The culmination of a lifetime of experience and passion. Just fascinating.
Thank you for letting us be in on this! âWeâre A Good Fitâ!
Beautiful work and commitment to the task. Thanks for bringing us along!
Thanks for watching!
thank you for this! ive been looking forward to it for nearly a year! beautiful bike!
Thank you. Patience pays!
Amazing video. Thank you for preserving this bit of history and for sharing it with us!
Thank you.
Absolutely amazing machine
Thanks John!
What a beautiful work of art. I love the history of these early bikes...makes me wish I could turn back time. Thank you for taking the time to explain the intricacy and thought, that went into the design of this gorgeous bike. I very much enjoyed your video.
Fantastic, love the story, love the build and especially love how you developed the engine. Not exactly a clone of the original, but an improved version. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Much!
What a great video! The bike itself, the story, the film, everything! even the music....
All those pieces fit together so perfectly well and flow so smooth, as if they were the supple linkages on this beautiful machine.
Thanks for sharing!
Vlad, thanks for watching and commenting :)
This was hard to watch for one reason. As a young man I would pound parts into place with the palm blunt edge of my hand. My Grandfather took me aside and said do you enjoy mechanical work, if you do donât abuse your hands using them in place of a rubber mallet or hammer. He has long since passed but ever time I think of using my hand as a mallet I hear those words against, very wise words for mechanical minded people.
THATS THE NEW YEAR START!
Thanks, Paul.
It was insane!)
Thank you very much :)
In addition to ball wheel bearings, regular beaded tires instead of death tires would be a good practical modern upgrade.
Yes, the Excelsior I rode (Harry Hi-Pipes...) had modern tires on it, but I still crashed after one lap and ended up getting flown to hospital in a helicopter..
Beautiful
Really appreciate a longer video of you after the shorter ones:)
I use to dream about these board tracker bikes when I was a kid. The designs absolutely captivate me.
Thanks for watching and commenting đ
Thank you Paul. I was hoping to flush it out cold if possible.Thanks again for your input. Best to you and Mitch in the coming year.
This is truly the best of best build video I've ever seen. You gaves me tons of inspiration. Thank you for the best beginning of the new year.
Thank you :) Happy New Year!
I rode a motorized bicycle across America this year. Hasn't been done since 1902 when George A Wyman rode his California motor bike .
Good for you. That must have been a great adventure! đ
I'm so glad you've finally started to put this content up.
Thanks for watching.
Well done Paul.
Happy New year from Mt. Shasta.
Salvador, Happy New Year!
Fantastic! I hope you sell many of those to reward you for the heroic efforts. .
Thanks Dan. I do need to sell a few more!
Absolutely amazing Paul. I remember watching OCC and similar TV shows regarding custom cycles and couldn't believe the prices of those bikes. You went well beyond those guys IMHO. I suspect you'll get much more at an auction than your asking price. I love the linkages and springer style front end. Again great job. Thanks for sharing.
Sam, thanks for watching and commenting.
What a master piece, thank you for sharing your work with us!
Thank you Frede.
Man as well as being a great engineer your also a fantastic story teller, thank you to yourself and your đ· camera man đđđ
Many apologies for my overly-long comment about your last post about the Excelsior. Basically, if anybody owned an Excelsior motorcycle, it would've been Steve McQueen - who was a serious collector - or Bud Ekins, who was his stunt double in many of his movies. Ekins kept a huge collection of bikes at his place in LA and even let me ride one of them, which was crazy. That said, after they both passed, their collections were auctioned off. So, if Steve or Bud owned Excelsiors, those things are long gone and are part of somebody's private collection and may never again see the light of day. Happy New Year, Paul & Mitch! :D
Don't forget about the collectors who keep a very low profile and hardly anyone knows who they are, or what they have..
Thoroughly enjoyed the journey, thanks.
Thanks G Man.
I'll be watching everything. Very much love and much respect...
Thanks Tom. Very nice comment!
Thank you Paul for the incredible effort, time and expense in recreating this machine, and for providing its story while assembling the machine.
Lee, thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you for documenting and sharing your incredible work. Happy New Year!
Thanks David. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Germany to both of you! What a wonderful Bike, I love it!
Thank you heckenzwin. Happy New Year!
what a legend. i love how satisfied you are when the pieces fit together perfectly. i can only begin to imagine the work involved to recreate this beautiful bike.
Thank you so much đ Yes, it was a lot of work.
My great-grandfather had a 1914 Excelsior twin. All I have left are some photographs and the original owners manual. Thank you so much for sharing this!
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching. There will be more Excelsior content in the future..
Beautiful parts and assembly a museum piece.
Kenneth, thank you very much! đ
Happy new year!. What a joy to see this beautiful bike being build. Also interesting story about the board track races.
Happy New Year. Thanks for watching!
Always nice to get the story behind a motorcycle. Thank you sir! o7
Thank you.
That was fascinating, the assembly and the voice over are almost hypnotic. Great video!
Thank you very much :)
Paul - what a wondeful combination of engineering and art. The quality and fit of your product is outstanding
Thank you Peter.
This is an amazing reproduction of an AMAZING BIKE!!!!!
Thank you Robert.
I want that đđ
Everything is for sale at the correct price.
Wow, Paul you are far more than a fabricator , the workmanship đthat linkage đthe original designers would be amazed at what you have achieved and all from a photograph
Hats of to you đđđđ
Cheers Chris
Thanks Chris. I did make the motor from an old pic, but I also borrowed an unrestored 1914 Excelsior road bike and from that I copied lots, such as linkage, pedal cranks, hubs and more.