Thanks Mike. That soothing radio voice of yours along with the sweet sound of that Knuckle, make it easier to face another day of these tough times.

I’ve been kicking the same Shovelhead for 40 years, it’s amazing how they all have their own routine,. 2 drykicks, retard timing, hold your tongue a certain way, quarter throttle,.. Bam, it’s running! 👍

You Sir are an inspiration...a breath of fresh air in this motorcycle culture. Thank you for posting these videos 👍🏼

You just popped up in my recommendations, I clicked for the sound, your a cool cat thanks for sharing!

The smile Mike had when it was idling was priceless, like the bike. Thanks Mike

In 1963, at the age of 17, I bought a '47 knuckle head. Sounded just like yours in my memory. Wish I still had it. Thanks for reminding me why. Pete

Gorgeous bike Mike. And it's runs/sounds even better. I love the cleaness of it. Great job 👍

Hey Mike, I've just come across your channel for the first time. I'm in my early 20's and although I'm passionate about motorcycles, I've never been into Harleys much. I think you've started to change that for me, especially for the old ones. I love the pleasant demeanor in your videos, and I've been watching them just to relax. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, and I hope to see many more!

My son just asked me, "Who is that guy? His voice is amazing. He should be on the radio." Agreed! Thanks for the great vid!

5:53, he looks like the happiest man on the planet.😂😂😂

Dude, I could listen to you talk about bikes all day. Keep it up brother!

2:00 didn't think i'd learn roughly how carbs work when i clicked on this video, but here we are!

That bike is a beautiful piece of art work.

I’m one who’s been pestering you for more of this motor running. Made my day Mike, thanks so much. Just awesome. P.S. I LOVE the color.

Thanks for uploading this! My dad had a 1938 knucklehead back in the late '80's. It was turned into a chopper back in the late '60's. I remember being about 10 years old and sitting on it thinking that it was the coolest thing ever. It really brings back memories and nostalgia for me. I wished it was still here. I dream to one day build a knucklehead chopper of my own but knucklehead's are priced to where a working guy can't afford them these days. I have no idea how anybody can hate on this video. The bike is perfect and I wouldn't change a thing about it.

Great bike Mike. I always love watching your videos. It encourages me to build my own Harley oldskool Evo chopper which is coming on really well now. Be safe and keep posting videos 😎👍

Being well into my 70’s, I can honestly say.. that tune really brings back sweet memories. PS... Love the color. 👍

you remind me of a shop teacher I had in high school best teacher I ever had

I love your enthusiasm. And yes we are facing trying times right now. It's great to see somebody talk about something other than the current headlines, and your yellow knucklehead is badd ass!!!!! It is so obvious that you take exceptionally good care of that bike! That's refreshing to see.

Great video, you definitely remind me of my neighbor who loves his harleys, he builds them for veterans.

The sweetest sound on earth! And for the record, I love the color!

Thank you. I'm glad you own that knucklehead, its beautiful and I know there will always be 1 well taken care of beautiful pieces of motorcycle history

I just watched this. Thanks for posting it. I enjoyed the whole starting process. Btw, nice scoot!

I like the yellow. Love the Knucklehead and those risers. Appreciate the videos.

Absolutely love the classic styling of this bike.Just doesn't get any better.

Love the Knuckle and those pipes! Can't wait to see the project bike together. Thank you for the video. Take care of yourself 👍

I've always been a sport bike guy here but you're quickly converting me to the dark side with these videos!

Oh I love this bike my guy... I absolutely loved this video I’m so glad KZfaq sent me here. Love the color too...

The old knuckle sounds sweet Mike. Looks like the project is moving along nicely. Take care and be safe...

Great sounding Knuckle. No, many of us are deemed “essential” employees and have been at work. Thanks for this video!!

Your yellow Harley was the stuff of dreams for a small town kid who knew he could never have such a great Harley because: 1) had not the expertise to build such a project, nor did anyone within 100 miles 2) had not the funds and no prospects of having same anytime within the next 20 years 3) had not the ability to kick-start (or ride) such a big motorcycle with any confidence 4) did not want people to think he imagined himself to be Peter Fonda or an outlaw biker 5) did not want outlaw bikers to think he was an outlaw biker BUT I STILL LOVE THE GLORIOUS CHOPS! Thanks for a great video.

4:10 The dog is like: "Hey I wanna hear it too!"

Real Nice machine Mike! Would love to see video when U set up the Springer for the project bike. G-d Speed my friend!

That top tree and riser combo will look fantastic Mike!! Another great video. Stay safe and healthy man!

Loved this video and it has inspired me to to build mine. I have a 1947 frame that my brother in law found in a backyard stripped . Now I have an idea of what it could actually look like. Enjoy all of your videos and I find them very helpful. Hopefully see you out on the road sometime.

This is the original voice of a Harley-Davidson. I ride a Fat Boy from 1991. And we'll not forget that the friends Harley and Davidson had a german guy who helped them to built this great bikes. God bless you all!

Thanks Mike: u remind me of the good old days ,when I used to work at a garage shop for Pepsi Pete ,who paid me in Harley parts 👍,those were good times bro,good times .He liked knuckle heads to ....🇺🇸

Definitely with that springer front end !!! Can't wait to get my 80' shovelhead frame powder coated. Shout out from #UglyBikesGarage

The “Bob Ross” of sick bikes! Love it and subscribed!!

Just stumbled on this vid randomly. Thank you! I actually learned a few things in that short time! Keep on scootin!

Glorious! Thanks you. 70+ year old motorcycle needs skill to start. I love the colour. I love everything about it.

Love the way that sounds Mike! Love how low those can idle

5:53 just look at how happy he is :D

Really love how you give life to this pure genuine relic of good old time motorcycle... Thanks for sharing

Man I love your knuckle, color and everything, keep the rubber side down my friend I wish I'd live closer to you so I could have you work on one of my bikes, I love your work sir..

Amen Mike! "Hold your loved ones close". Your smile while standing behind the thumping exhaust pipes was priceless! I appreciate watching your starting procedure. Your video brought a little sun into this rainy morning! Cheers

Just started watching today man, I could watch your videos all day! Just subbed and clicked the bell! Sweet knuckle

Thanks for posting that great sounding "1947 Harley Knucklehead Cold Start!" 😊

For a minute there I thought you were Tommy Chong

Very nice Knucklehead. Definitely my favorite H-D engine. I don't know why they remind me of WWII radial engines but they do. Love the videos Mike can't wait for next build. Be safe.

People sure have forgot about carbed bikes and the need to warm up. Half the fun of a carbureted bike is messing with it. Truly enjoyed this.

I like the color even though normally I'm not a big fan of yellow. Works really well on this build. Looks like it would be a fun ride!

it will be excellent when you get that wireless mic, so you can let us hear the bikes at speed too. that bronze clamp and riser set is sweet as f__k too.

Hey Mike thanks shows you're even a Harley-Davidson has come a long way

Hearing that Knucklehead start just moved my hand to the subscribe button.. I can't wait to see how the project will look and heer more motorcycles! :D

This man has a very nice voice. Sounds kinda like a “thank you for watching” from I think pbs or something like that

The old gal is so beautiful . I stand behind my bikes to listen to them also .

Sweet little knuckle Mike. Stay safe. Oh and love the Pan also, pans are my favorite

Absolutely beautiful bike and sound ( as well as voice !). I see nothing that ressembles a front brake, does it have any or is it all rear brake and smooth riding ?

Gorgeous Knucklehead Mike!!! Take a look at my ‘56 Panhead, I think you’d dig it! Stay safe and healthy.

Beautiful bike! It's finally supposed to be nice weather here in Pittsburgh on Thursday, time to wake up the Shovel and go for a putt! We can go anywhere we want here in Pennsyltucky. lol

Amazing! I love the cold start!

It's like a art to start and keep running ..thanks sounded great .old school biker can tell you what's wrong just by hearing it.and thank you for the good words 👌

Sweet bike . I love the quality of work you put into everything you touch . A true piece of work .

Beautiful sounding mill. I have definitely been enjoying all of your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and the entertainment. I am curious, are you based out of the I.E.?

Love the color. Loved it before I heard some viewers had issues with it. Haha!

I can’t say I can remember seeing a KZfaqr who responds to what appears to be every comment. Much respect sir and your obviously a patient man. Lol Great video, love the bike.

Thank you Mike. It’s real music for my ears . I love how your motorcycle plays those fish tails pipes.

After watching this I think I'm gonna go see if I can find my 61" in the garage and play with her😁

I like the color because there’s some who don’t. I’m contrary like that😑

Hi Mike, just subscribed. I came across this video by accident and just want to tell you that your knuckle is absolutely beautiful man. I love the colour and wish it was mine. Stay safe and I look forward to more of your videos.

My brother told me about your channel and this is the first video so far, have to say that knucklehead is awesome and I dig the color but at the end of the day it’s your bike and if it makes you feel good, right on! Love the vibe you put out. God bless!

Thank you mike. She's a beauty. Bronze is good.

She sounds like a sweet girl Mike. Regards from Sweden.

DO you use a spring or anything to hold the circuit breaker in advanced position. or does it just stay with the C clip tension ? Thanks for all your videos..they are great

Greetings from New Zealand Mike. Lovely scoot mate...old Knucks are my favourite, we just don't see them down here. That tree in bronze for the springer is all time too ! Stay safe bro....subbed.

Such a nice dude, love how the bike sound

Oh my gosh!!!! A 1947!! I had an El 1947 I bought in 1977! I loved that bike! A job loss caused me to have to sell her in 2017. Damn near broke my heart, certainly damaged my soul! And I damn well can't afford another like her. The blood, the sweat, the tears I poured into her. Got her back to 85% factory stock, all before the internet made hunting for parts, easier. Of course, the starting sequence was a thing of magic! Just let me sit back and soak in that sweet, sweet sound. Thanks for posting this, my Brother.

Absolutely beautiful knuckle! I ride a Dyna street bob and wish it sounded like that, also, your voice sounds like tommy Chong, so relaxed man, I’m subscribing, I’m excited to see what the rest of the videos look like! Cheers from Canada

I know its an older video but I have recently purchased my first Harley Davidson, its a 1981 Shovelhead Lowrider FXS that was in need of some love. Your videos have helped me through some stressful times when it comes to rebuilding the bike. I thank you for your videos. your soft spoken kind nature in how you present your work is great. I hope some day to have the knowledge you have and the time to pass it on as well like you do. Thank you sir.

She's sweet, I love her.

Music to my ears...i missed an original frame/engine combo about 7 yrs ago for $3000.00!!!!!! Ugh!

Gorgeous Knuckle,smooth as can be. I’m buildin a 47 myself and just ran across this. That sounds buildin a fire under my ass the get busy and git’r assembled. Been collecting parts since 04 or 05 and I’m gettin close. Really diggin your channel and glad you’re on here workin with the old iron.

I have just watched this again, when I saw it during the lockdown here in UK your sentiments and care was greatly appreciated. Thank you again Mike and 'Camera Man Mike'. Ride safe and take care.

I thought you already did a review on this bike !

I think I'm going to get a mic like that for my videos so you can hear my exhaust better. GoPro internal mic isn't cutting it for me. Viewers say it sounds sufficient. Bike is awesome Mike ! Reminds of the bikes Keanu Reeves rides bit smaller but he loves the oldschool custom builts

Sweet bike Mike. How do you keep the heads so clean? What about winterizing so they stay clean and shiny? My buddy said to put wb-40 on the head to prevent that nasty corrosion. I live in Chicago so it gets cold and salt gets thrown on the roads in the winter

LOVE IT! I had a yellow Shovelchop--- a mag-fired 93" 82 Shovel in a 51 HD wishbone. Farthest I ever rode in one day was on that bike, 950 miles from Brooklyn NY to my great aunt's in north GA. Yellow chops are my favorite, since I was a kid and saw Lewie Roseberry's yellow knuckle in EZriders in 1977.

This popped up in my recommended and I pressed play to hear the v twin but ended up stopping for that unbelievably smooth radio voice

ahhhh ....! i will jump on the old evo and have some wind therapy

I have to admit that since first seeing this video, I have come back and watched and listened to this bike several more times - this is probably the most perfect bike I have ever witnessed and I just love that bike so much. That knuckle is so gorgeous - the yellow is fantastic. I would love to see you bring that sweetheart out to Cook's Corner on a Sunny afternoon...you would be the envy of many!!!! Hot Diggity what a bike, Sir!

New subscriber here from Southern California! Glad I found this channel, I was looking for one with older and/or rigid frame bikes on it to watch. Thanks. Your bike's so nice. Dig the saddlebags on it, too. Good luck with your projects. Again Thanks!

Love a knucklehead Thanks for sharing that great sound.

Beautiful! Just beautiful man. AND BRONZE!😯

The way the camera pans over to him smiling at 5:52 made me laugh. Great video man

Ah music to my ears. Really nice Mike. ❤

Sounds like music to my ears, in our family we have , Pan head Shovel Head, Sportster, and last but not least, A Pink Indianan

Good day to you sir. I found your video on coincedence. When you started to tell your "story", I recalled a very important person I know. to understand my story, I am a native German citizen, born and raised accross the pond. Back in the late 90s, I met my friends from Eureka, CA. In 2001, I moved there for a few years. Listening to you reminded me of my good friend Mark which I haven´t seen for more than a decade. Thank you very much for your video and taking me back to the "good ol' days". Let's all try to be safe and stay healthy in these days. I guess this is most important than anything else.

OMG! The sweetest sound God ever created, besides the laughter of my grandchildren and children! Thank you my friend for this awesome video. By the way.....love the color!

Hi Mike, quick question for you I know your a busy guy. My 47 nucklehead frame had been made into a chopper what's is the stock angle for the neck? Is it something that can be done at home ? Love your channel! Sincerely, Mike