Why there are no Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads in the junkyard. Tig welding & Bridgeport mill machining engine cases for a new life. #hd #billylane #madeforthis #northerntool #nte
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@beachbarlouie75226 ай бұрын
I like it. Because, no distracting background music, just good fabrication and banter!
@drift13bАй бұрын
I love these videos. Just you talking while working. I will listen to these kind of videos while I’m working in the shop.
@pauldutram4556 ай бұрын
I'm an old guy and all you hear now a day's is about how all the skilled craftsmen are gone and nobody cares. You really put that myth to bed. Thanks, I really enjoyed that!
@BillyLaneChoppers6 ай бұрын
I’m glad to hear it, thanks for sharing
@pauldutram4556 ай бұрын
@@BillyLaneChoppers do you still have a shop where you do customers bikes? I went to your shop in Melbourne many years ago.
@ronniehdable3 ай бұрын
Great comment
@Vipersshorts3 ай бұрын
@@BillyLaneChoppers Your are the one who got me to go to school Graduated Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Late/Early model Harley Davidson Honda Universal Technical institute Automotive technology 2 I know it's not enough it takes years of experience and wrenching plenty of people will say negative things about MMI I also planning on going to college for Mechanical engineering and specializing in Automotive I want to thank you for the inspiration to learn and get the basic foundation to start with appreciated all the chopper build you did on TV really did go to school because of you and Indian Larry
@jediknight12943 ай бұрын
@@BillyLaneChoppersif I could I'd just spend days hanging out at your shop trying to learn. I really want to build a bike because of your work
@briantinman937015 сағат бұрын
Billy, you can calmly explain everything so fluently!! You are the best guy to watch and listen to, hands down!!! Rock on OLD SCHOOL BROTHER!!
@mikeschwendeman44034 ай бұрын
Without having seen this video, I wouldn't have thought this was possible. Nice craftsmanship!!!
@rustyruss94856 ай бұрын
Brilliantly explained process. What a naturally great teacher you are. This is how a generation motivates the next. Inspiring 👏
@johnhall38606 ай бұрын
Billy you are definitely the Doctor Frankenstein of the motorcycle world brother. That was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait to see what you show us next unbelievable. You take care and stay safe my brother.
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery6 ай бұрын
It is pretty damn cool to learn from my generations OG
@mbspillane96846 ай бұрын
I Frankenstein, is a movie I just viewed, blah… good God, such a blessed hand
@wildwilley19126 ай бұрын
"It's pronounced fränken schteen"!! "We're all lucky that Billy takes the time". Broke the mold when this kat was made.
@skrimpdaddy6 ай бұрын
I am a complete noob to machining, but man to see you explain the process and the tooling. I would have thought that was a total loss. What is this planet going to do when there are no more men left to do this kind of heavy lifting.... great work!
@DC-rl4rp6 ай бұрын
Who is gonna fill their Boots..if we are smart enough to ask it…speaking only for myself…It’s time to connect the dots of what I’ve been shown…and start mentoring what I know..to a Kid….there is a hunger out there for Skill set Knowledge….unfortunately it’s post 30 and pre 17…..The TikTokr will pay severely for a skill set they mock…or..rely on Socialist Marxist Gov to get it for free…🤷♂️FJB
@mpista71826 ай бұрын
Can't you leave your damn politics out of this. I watch this channel to learn and leave all the bullshit behind just like when I'm riding. My father was an aerospace machinist (Rocket Research) and watching Billy helps me understand what his life was like. @@DC-rl4rp
@horseshoemountainprojects81445 ай бұрын
@@DC-rl4rp Who's gonna fill their shoes Who's gonna stand that tall Who's gonna play the Opry And the Wabash Cannonball Who's gonna give their heart and soul To get to me and you Lord I wonder, who's gonna fill their shoes?
@DC-rl4rp5 ай бұрын
@@horseshoemountainprojects8144 turns out I’m pretty dang lucky, for all that good advice, those hard to find words of wisdom, hold up here in my mind, and just when I lost my way, or I’ve got too many choices, I hear voices, I hear voices.. May WE be a voice of TRADES and SKILLS that give many help, service, and in return live a life where every sense was enabled, LOVED and CUSSED, satisfaction of getting a job done and a living to be Thankful for👊🇺🇸👊
@MF-wi2bx6 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video from start to finish! Being able to look over your shoulder and learn is really a highpoint in my day. Thanks!
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery6 ай бұрын
Ditto dude
@garetkonigsfeld23 ай бұрын
I have so much respect for people without the words "I can't" in their vocabulary. Nice job. Thanks for taking us along.
@bthaxthaxton48216 ай бұрын
Amazing work Billy! Your idea on keeping the castings bolted together really paid off! Every welder knows how hard it is to work on cast metals! I really hope the next generation takes heed to all your knowledge and your skills! Great job!!!
@merlinwag4 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to put this video together Billy! What an amazing process from a true craftsman. I can’t even imagine how much time you have in this repair, but that old knuckle being back together for another generation or two to appreciate is priceless!
@BillyLaneChoppers4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@jimdent35113 күн бұрын
I started watching as a skeptic and now I'm just plain impressed.
@BillyLaneChoppers13 күн бұрын
I started making the video as a skeptic. This was a challenging repair
@FTW13746 ай бұрын
Billy these videos are a window into your world and its like watching a master at work. Your knowledge and talent is seemingly endless and I for one am incredibly thankful to you for sharing your skills knowledge and artistry.
@earleighheights24326 ай бұрын
Over the years I've come to learn that this type of skill and level of experience has to come from a real craftsman.
@RT10Viperman6 ай бұрын
Billy you are a master craftsman. Thanks for bringing this one back from the grave.
@nsaine470627 күн бұрын
wow! As someone who knows nothing about mechanics or machining I can still appreciate this! A true master at your craft.
@112369shorty5 ай бұрын
I can’t believe I just watched this,just amazing,he just knows his craft.
@fearsomename45176 ай бұрын
I have nothing but mad respect from me to you, Billy
@Beyondthebark16 ай бұрын
Bro your really the man , I don’t know anyone who would consider doing that so confidently. I think it’s just awesome to see someone just in and is not scared to just go for it! Your a master craftsman for sure!
@DC-rl4rp6 ай бұрын
Excellent description…”welding is just a casting without a mold”… Nice….Cheers from Alaska AK49 👊🇺🇸👊
@japfourme3816 ай бұрын
Fantastic work, that’s another engine you’ve saved from the motorcycle graveyard!!
@Ocgt5 ай бұрын
I remember watching Billy in biker build off yearssss back. Glad to see he’s still putting in work with the metal. always such a cool dude and amazing work 💪💪
@7_5_ate6 ай бұрын
Billy ive never seen anyone operate a Bridgeport like you. You're an old school machine master!
@dougbowles4216 ай бұрын
Super cool another knucklehead on the road. Fantastic work
@guillermocarrillo39596 ай бұрын
Great video! Concise explanations before the actual operation, no blah blah talk like some other other you-tubers. To bad there aren’t too many others that can do this type of work.
@glennstatham9606 ай бұрын
Man, if I hadn't seen that with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it! Those cases were junk! And you fixed that huge window in them, brought them back to life!!!
@Hawk_eye4205 ай бұрын
This is like watching a doctor operating on a patient with the utmost patience using the knowledge of a master that is only granted to one through time. Paging Dr. Lane. Awesome video dude, thanks.
@morrelljw6 ай бұрын
You sir are equal parts artist, machinist, mechanic and mad man! Great work brother! 👍🏻👍🏻
@mattmason11004 ай бұрын
100% when you love what u do! Thank you for the video
@chimpfoos656 ай бұрын
MR LANE you are a GREAT CRAFTSMAN AND TO ME YOU BUILD THE MOST BAD ASS MACHINES OF ALL BUILDERS
@fishypictures6 ай бұрын
As an 19 year old I landed my first real job at Bethlehem steel company. After awhile of being brutalized into the trades I was assigned light duty work maintaining a stress relief machine way out in the giant machine shop where they machine ship propeller shafts. Using induction coils they would heat the screw end and relieve the stress and arc weld and fill the grooves . They would gantry the shafts to a huge lathe and turn the shaft down to smooth and re machine for prop placement. I loved to watch the blue coils peel off onto the floor as I smoked a joint. I love to watch you work the impossible as well. By the way, I’m 64 now.
@SmittyInVegas6 ай бұрын
The world we live in now can’t even imagine what we went through as apprentices. Ha ha. Smitty
@johnpage-xq6ty6 ай бұрын
Brilliant stuff. So well narrated also. You always know when people really know what they’re talking about when you don’t get all the unnecessary bullshit. Nice one Billy 👌
@LouisEvangelista0076 ай бұрын
Billy amazing repair! Great job and creativity
@thomasfelts28576 ай бұрын
Man Billy, we have missed you on TV sharing your knowledge of motorcycles and how they work. Wish they would put you back on TV, until then thanks and God bless you my friend!!!!!!!
@sherlockholmes606 ай бұрын
I left the chopper scene for many years and just came across this video. Glad to see you're still out here doing amazing work.
@angeldesigns13855 ай бұрын
My guy, you ain’t lying! I’ve never built a bike, (I would love to) but builders like lane are who inspired me to metal fab, and build custom cars. It’s been around seven years since my last build considering that life got in the way, but after stumbling across a 67 mercury Monterey two door I think it’s time to start getting back into the hobby.. I didn’t know I how much I missed it, until I laid eyes on this beauty in the backyard of a house I was working on and didn’t even think the lady would say yes when I offered to buy it, but fortunately she did, and it will be named after her. “Debb”
@thesoundtree6 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Lane for taking the time to making a detailed instructional video. Really nice work.
@frankeberhart2655 ай бұрын
Billy, you are the man! I will work for you, for free, any day and time just to learn from you! Learned a ton watching this video! Thank you!
@EdOfTheNorth6 ай бұрын
Patience, Persistence and Perseverance truly does pay off. Beautiful job Bill. Lots of hours work but the end result I think is worth the effort. Me I really appreciate the ideal that if someone made it in the first place, it can be repaired. Period!
@duanechenette366 ай бұрын
No words man. You are the real deal. Watching you do this stuff still blows me away, and I've been following ya since the build off day. Amazing talent.
@BillyLaneChoppers6 ай бұрын
Thank you. After 3.5+ decades, I’ve gained some experience. I appreciate you watching
@Justin-bz1dp5 ай бұрын
He bill yoer choppers are they lod
@thomasgunne87306 ай бұрын
Billy and Larry are on another level of skill and ingenuity that are an artform of vision that so rare!!! Godspeed Billy, RIP Larry, bikeriders of the highest level!!!!!
@brianmullen566 ай бұрын
Damn Billy, you are gifted.That Knuckle you can't even tell.I wish I lived near your shop .Great vidieo I enjoyed it.
@dallisspicer68256 ай бұрын
Keeping these old girls alive
@lincfranse49686 ай бұрын
Billy you are one of the most talented individuals I have ever seen. I've never seen anyone attempt to do that let alone make it come out looking as if it never happened you have skills that are very rare.
@user-st4gq2ox8m5 ай бұрын
That blew my 76 year old mind that case could be welded and repaired. If it wasn't taped I would not have believed it.
@ROBERTMORAN-mv7eq26 күн бұрын
Mind-blowing stuff. I'm not kidding , I would never believed that case could ever be fixed .This is what happens to a guy who let life pass him by, and don't know shit. Thanks Billy I enjoy all your stuff. Take Care .
@dangodfrey71244 ай бұрын
Billy, I'm blown away by your craftsmanship, I was friggin hypnotized watching this magic happen. WOW!!
@raycalderon65646 ай бұрын
Billy a true American Master craft. We love your work.
@BillyLaneChoppers6 ай бұрын
Thanks. You break it, I make your problems go away.
@coco-te1op6 ай бұрын
I lost my dad 1 week ago. . . He was an mod engineer and watching your video brought back great memories of watching his work just like you. I have great respect for engineers . . .the time , effort and years of experience and knowledge is too overlooked for those who say "can you just do this " or " why is it taking so long" or "how much ? " beautiful work billy.
@BillyLaneChoppers6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this, I’m glad it made you think of your dad
@Justin-bz1dp5 ай бұрын
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@neil46026 ай бұрын
Incredible work and talent!! Nice job Billy!
@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm6 ай бұрын
any repair on that damaged casing will be done my a MAGICIAN with GODLY hands = well done sir !
@tombazemore10986 ай бұрын
Enjoying my first cup of coffee and watching the master at work restoring the knucklehead cases. Good stuff! Thanks!
@godfellas4836 ай бұрын
We are impressed. Your depth of skills seems amazing. I wonder how many people looked at that engine and kept walking?
@nickyborrisino6 ай бұрын
Kick-ass as usual. Loved seeing you work back in the day when Indian Larry was still around.
@ronpatterson54836 ай бұрын
That’s one excellent repair, great video, I was always told cases were never repairable, you’ve definately proved everyone wrong. Gotta find right person. !!!
@ASH-mo4qg6 ай бұрын
Amazed by your work. I just saw you Jessie, and Paul Senior are going to do a show together. I look forward to becoming a member. If I had to summarize your philosophies, it would be this- The three of y’all are tasked with building a bracket. Billy jumps in the dumpster, finds a piece of metal and says I can make this work, massages the metal and does so. Jessie says I will forge it from scratch and does so. Paul Senior says let me call XXXXXX company. He owes us a favor. We will get him to build the bracket. And he does so. In the 321. Remember your shop on US-1. Thanks for doing us proud! 👍
@geoffjackson78946 ай бұрын
I loved every second of this video! Billy you are an inspiration!!!!!!
@georgef11766 ай бұрын
I would hope no one doubts your metal working abilities. You are one of the best in the world.
@NitroModelsAndComics5 ай бұрын
Every choice was quite clever. The machining seemed clunky but it is seemingly solid. Great techniques to put that Knuck back into service. Bravo.
@Ivan_BubnovАй бұрын
Another live motor... My respect from the bottom of my heart!
@allensmith61804 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you made it back to the motorcycle industry Billy been following you since Biker Buildoff
@stevenmederi42665 ай бұрын
Billy lane , master mechanic , your knowledge is amazing , you remind me of the professor's I watched work on patients , sir you are good
@johnwatz49554 ай бұрын
Very cool! Very impressive! An example of why we need to encourage young people to embrace the trades. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@miketracy10645 ай бұрын
You are truly an artist who took a problem. Solved it and made a better product for your efforts Incredible.😊😊😊
@BillyLaneChoppers5 ай бұрын
Thank you, that is very nice to read
@441rider5 ай бұрын
Practical skills never die, you can tap coarse emory sand paper stippling on fresh weld to get close to factory or rough diamond dremel tip. Thanks for taking the time to film,
@grantbuxtonАй бұрын
Is so cool seeing you still at it, I grew up in a house full of enthusiasts we used to watch you on the build offs!
@kennyellis55354 ай бұрын
That was a phenomenal displacement of a art , welding , and machines at work. After all these years it's obvious the love you have for bikes and what you do.. It's pretty amazing to get watch you work and explain every detail. I am not a machines . But pretty sure your the only one that could pull that off. God Bless man and keep up the good work
@single_cam91995 ай бұрын
This is the type of videos I look for to watch,this is content🤘
@ctvette13186 ай бұрын
God damn brother, that was like magic! Can’t believe how great the end result came out.
@davidyates5514 ай бұрын
You make Mike Rowe proud. Love watching a Master work. Thank you for sharing your gift & knowledge of HD machinery.
@glimmerman4hm6 ай бұрын
Thank you for saving a great part of motorcycle history.
@frankkelly22454 ай бұрын
Billy you’re a Dr. and an artist.
@paulmedford34903 ай бұрын
nothing short of amazing! love the innovation and "never a job to big enough" attitude! you truly are talented and hardworking person Billy! too sad that this generation is loosing this.. keep on inspiring!.
@vicioustwist6 ай бұрын
Great GREAT video showing a master class level of expertise. As much as watching you work is educational, your detailed explanation is profoundly enlightening. "This is a casting. And welding is just casting done without a mold."
@jamesbranner40296 ай бұрын
Man i love watching a master at his craft doing what he does!
@joshuabrzezinski28286 ай бұрын
I've done heavy construction most of my life and nothing in shop impresses me more than a great welder it's such a fine art requires a keen eye and steady hand. Much respect beautiful work.
@BillyLaneChoppers6 ай бұрын
Thank you, that means a lot to me. I’m actually mainly a machinist, and a welder second.
@joshuabrzezinski28286 ай бұрын
@BillyLaneChoppers And dude I was a teenager in the 90s I remember when I saw that chopper with the hub less rear tire it was just bad ass. The 90s was the best time to grow up today is just a shadow if that. Anyway be safe and again impressive work.
@jeffreyking27914 күн бұрын
Always loved your work. Shook your hand and spoke with you for a few minutes many years ago near Daytona. Its great to see you doing your thing again and sharing your knowledge. Godspeed, Brother.
@chriszasada97566 ай бұрын
Wow, the skill set and having the right tools, equipment , and most of all knowledge. Just amazing how you do this . Saved another classic .
@swaterman086 ай бұрын
Huge Flex Bro..... Always a pleasure to watch someone do what I would have thought was the impossible.
@johnosborne763734 минут бұрын
Nice you were able to save it, great job
@OL-TomАй бұрын
Awesome job, great to see old motors being saved instead of junked
@BillyLaneChoppersАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@budz.e4730Ай бұрын
Billy is the best bike builder , just gave a knucklehead another life
@user-iv6yq2fb1t6 ай бұрын
I’ve learned more from your genius and superb craftsmanship than other builder! Thank you sir for sharing you knowledge and super talent! Your my hero dude !!!!!
@mariosmeadows18 күн бұрын
This was incredible to see. The craftsmanship is top notch!
@BillyLaneChoppers17 күн бұрын
Thank you, it was a challenging repair
@TheScottReaproject5 ай бұрын
Absolutely phenomenal. I watched this totally mesmerised. Incredible craftsmanship. ♠️😎
@benrossbach65013 ай бұрын
You sir are the man. Thanks for taking us along with you.
@paulmcneil55296 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work I love seeing the old come back.
@kennethhowell1486 ай бұрын
to build uo the casing on the engine was awsome, what a chalenge and the patience it takes to do so well done
@user-DaddyDirk3 күн бұрын
Good to see you back around again
@alcaponey19864 ай бұрын
Amaaaaaazing work Mr. Lane and that's why YOU make the big bucks!!!!
@Whatsleftofben5 ай бұрын
Billy, thank you for sharing your knowledge and please keep it up. Don't listen to people with sour souls.
@BillyLaneChoppers5 ай бұрын
Nice thought, thank you. I find humor in the sour people, full of fear, envy, and self-loathing.
@ALPHAFTUCK3 ай бұрын
Billy Lane! F'N LEGEND hands down!!!!
@user-dg5rp8dc8vАй бұрын
Bro!!! You're a Freacking LEGEND for this work. WOW
@peachstate084 ай бұрын
Incredible - the skill and talent to pull that off blows me away
@stevetriantafillos64015 ай бұрын
Been watching your work for years, your one of the best Billy 👍
@karlholehouse42042 ай бұрын
Omg Billy I love that steelers cup you have, soo cool
@explorecriminalminds3 ай бұрын
Still around Billy 👍. Out lasted the OCC trash. God bless ya from Cleveland Ohio
@BillyLaneChoppers3 ай бұрын
I’ve outlasted just about everyone. Thank you.
@explorecriminalminds3 ай бұрын
I quit watching bike shows. 2022 I was going through health issues, I was out of work, Im a single father, so life sucked. My Harley got stolen, I didn't have insurance, brother if it wasn't for my 9 yr old, id probably check out. That cycle therapy was the only thing keeping me together. I'm glad your still kicking and building bikes. If you ever got a basket case laying around, I'd worked my ass off for it. I gotta ask never know. You might wanna here a crazy story, I can probably bet my story would blow your mind.
@92xl6 ай бұрын
You made that look easier than it actually was, nice work Mr. Lane.
@BillyLaneChoppers6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@tomtom63196 ай бұрын
Awesome craftmanship Billy.
@jimtrook35976 ай бұрын
Wow! I had no idea if that was even repairable,but the way you did it was amazing. I'm not a machinist; just very interested in how it's done; I watch a lot of machine work videos where you can always learn something.
@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt4 күн бұрын
Experience, pretty incredible stuff, tru craftsman, billy bringin another one back to life, God blessnnn you 🙏
@rickeyracer446 ай бұрын
Some serious "Know-How' right there. Admirable.
@pauliebots2 ай бұрын
Watched this with eyes wide open. Fantastic patience and attention to detail. Saved that engine!! Well done.