Billy Lane Hubless Harley Davidson Shovelhead Chopper Motorcycle King of New York Troubleshoot Tips

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Billy Lane Hubless Harley Davidson Shovelhead Chopper Motorcycle King of New York Troubleshoot Tips

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Billy Lane

Жыл бұрын

Troubleshooting electrical problems, explaining the original functioning hubless wheel, discussing styling

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@tylerdurden6335 Жыл бұрын

Billy Lane, Indian Larry, and Jessie James represented the very peak of Chopper building. What they accomplished as a group can of course never be duplicated now that Larry is gone. We shouldn’t morn that this golden age is over but be thankful that it happened at all.

@DH-tj6tf Жыл бұрын

Absolutely those 3 guys build real Choppers! 😎

@Zzus321 Жыл бұрын

Only one of them served time. Just saying

@cassiusdio6048 Жыл бұрын

@@Zzus321 ??? So?

@j.joshuabyrdph.d.8516 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 💯

@Zzus321 Жыл бұрын

@@cassiusdio6048 he's a dirtball

@gersmith Жыл бұрын

You describe yourself so humbly … as a bike builder. But you are an engineer and an artist. Every aspect of a bike is not a mystery for you. It really is exceptional. Much respect.

@braapchop5925 Жыл бұрын

Billy Lane is hands down one of the most genuine and gracious men I’ve ever met. He’s not just a rockstar w/ extreme talent, he’s a man that will drop everything an give the shirt off his back to those around him. Can’t thank you enough for taking the time to make these videos Billy, love havin these playin in the shop while wrenchin and have picked up a tremendous amount of fabrication tips. Much love my friend….👊🏻👊🏻

@MrGixxer1300r Жыл бұрын

Billy I have been watching all your videos lately, and I think you should consider teaching chopper building. You are a world calss builder that people remember, and you know how to explaine things so people understand them. I could see people paying big money to learn from someone like you who is highly respected, and can honestly teach. Have a great day Billy and God Bless You.

@robertrusso877 Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Sign me up!

@WestCoastGroove Жыл бұрын

Hey Billy, Doc here of Doc’s Old School Choppers. No disrespect to any of our brother builders, but you have always built the most innovative bikes with that classic chopper look. You were the inspiration for the style after which I design and build my bikes. The King of New York is the latest example of a long line of your builds that stimulate new concepts. The hubless scooters are a breed that stands apart. I’m working on two hubless projects now “Black Gold” and “Born in Blood”…both inspired by your legendary builds brother. Say hello to your Sis.

@Wayne-ou5ps 8 күн бұрын

Nice... Always wear your helmet...

@keepit01 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching every episode in those old days with you and Larry. Some real builders. Very cool video And a lot of good educational info. Awesome bikes.

@latrinedveen Жыл бұрын

All the knowledge you could share on choppers is invaluable. Thank you a million times for all the bikes you built and these videos you post. Motorcycle artist 100 percent.

@calimilk1113 Жыл бұрын

I remember the red one, thats when i was watching the show billy went air born after hitting pothole I believe!!!!!!! Damn !!!!!!

@jjw3956 Жыл бұрын

Billy lane is a damn mechanical engineering genius . Those hubless wheels still amaze me , like how in the hell did he come up with it .

@Mattis_Bengtsson Жыл бұрын

yeah, He´s one in 10 billion

@alanluscombe8a553 18 күн бұрын

Looks very very neat for sure

@Timmermon63 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the editing of this video. The silence when showing a photo to reference the dialogue, is great!

@JoseRamos-kd9ig Жыл бұрын

Cool to have you back brother💯🙏💪👍

@LowestDifficulty Жыл бұрын

man i remember watching the biker build offs with you and indian larry, so rad to you on screen again! I still go back and watch them from time to time. This youtube channel is awesome!

@sk8xaq Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for taking us on a brief glimpse at the evolution of your hubless bikes before going deeper on that one you were maintaining. I'm really enjoying how you have structured your videos; they are casual without being hollow, you do cram a lot of insight and info into them yet they feel natural... like we're just hanging out and you're telling me stories that teach. It's a great disposition. Well done, Billy Lane!

@albertvenable4122 Жыл бұрын

I could spend days watching you work! Perfection

@thearch1tect249 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike Billy. I didnt realize how low to the ground it sits untill you took it out for a spin. Great video!

@tomelwich49 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring craftmanship and great tips with no music. 5 stars to you BL!

@mattswanson79 Жыл бұрын

Billy, thanks for sharing all this great content with the community! You are the perfect embodiment of science, engineering, artistry, and passion! You're a huge inspiration.

@drewlanekustom Жыл бұрын

I was working for Airea 5150 and did the primer work for the paint on Bobzilla and packed her up and got it sent out to ya. I remember Austin accidentally dropping the tank after it was completely painted and we had to send her back to ya! Great to see you still making great content. We all Love it! You sir are the real deal! L & R Man!

@martinharris5017 10 ай бұрын

Great to see the detail on how the hubless chain drive works. I've used similar techniques for drive and braking on the custom chopper bicycles I build. A real work of art there Billy, your imagination and craftsmanship are evident!

@jsmith9876 Жыл бұрын

The King of NY is an awesome example of what you are famous for. Thanks for showing this awesome piece of working Art. Hope all is good. Thank You.

@hemidart7 Жыл бұрын

The peterbilt bike is the bike that got me loving your work I bought two magazines so I could put the poster on my wall Its still on my shop wall and pretty ragged

@theoboyles Жыл бұрын

I remember the height of the chopper movement of the early 2000's, I was living in New Smyrna Beach at the time. I remember seeing you and your bikes in Daytona. So glad to see you back at it two decades later!

@kentuckybluegrassliving7718 Жыл бұрын

Hey man also I loved your old shop in Florida all the trophies you had hanging around the wall and ceiling you had quite a few like to have never found it I still have shirts I bought in 2004

@thisguy2755 Жыл бұрын

Man, I seriously love your designwork from around that age. Your gastank designs are the best I've seen on any ride... ever. I love your (re)use of stuff that was lying around like piston parts to old plumbing materials. Great video and very satisfying to see that legendary bike on the tarmac. All the best to you!

@ArmeroPR Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful engineering displayed on all your bikes Sir. Still my favorite builder!

@garythompson1432 Жыл бұрын

This guy has so much TALENT! came across him when he doing a change from springer front forks to sportster forks on a Harley Race bike. Came across him on pure accident. However, watching his videos... I've got a lot of respect for this man. He's got a TON OF KNOWLEDGE!

@earth111 Жыл бұрын

When I was a child there was a song, “the wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round” you have mastered it

@rickfazzini22 Жыл бұрын

I like that you took the motor you win in a competition and installed it into a bike you sold off instead of keeping it for yourself. To me that would make that bike even more valuable that it’s power plant is actually one of your past trophies. Very cool indeed!

@jeffhawkins711 5 ай бұрын

Your a bad man my friend. I've been watching your videos for a while now , wish we had people of your capability here in KC.

@BNM0826 Жыл бұрын

Awesome bike. Great creativity and troubleshooting. Don't go away anytime soon bro...I may need a custom bike! Thanks for sharing.

@alteredstateskustom Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! I’ve learned more from your KZfaq channel than all the biker build off videos combined These videos are informative and entertaining

@WFSmith Жыл бұрын

I'm not even a biker but I love to see the fabrication that goes into your bikes and can appreciate the skill and imagination that you have In my younger years I built 2 monster trucks and several off road vehicles

@larsblankenfjell9814 Жыл бұрын

Beatuful bikes Billy, you are really my absolut favorite among all bike builders, I visit your shop with Smitty, and we eat at Hooters, never forget that. My friend MAC and Smitty was on a BBQ at my home years ago in Sweden, it was funny, and a great evening. Slept at Smittys place in a Camper trailer together with his Uncle chuck, amazing days in Florida. Smitty and many others are gone today RIP to all of them. All Thumbs up for the best Bike Builder in the USA, Billy Lane (Love your bikes)!!!!

@BillyLaneChoppers Жыл бұрын

Smitty, sadly, is gone. I miss MAC, have not seen him in years

@larsblankenfjell9814 Жыл бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers Yes Smitty was really a good guy, it’s sad that his gone! MAC is living just 0.5 drive from me, so we meet minimum once a week! Had a “safety meeting” with him and another good friend 3 weeks ago! The meeting lasted for 48 hrs, it was really funny……. I send MAC your best Regards, when I meet him tomorrow. He still have his old Panhead Chopper in his garage, and another original ( AMF) Harley as well! Your “King of New York” is gorgeous bike!!!! My knuckle chopper is in Spain, so I have to wait until middle of September to ride! I have an extra knuckle engine for sale, it is my Wife’s Engine that was placed in a very nice Trike, but she got sick, and Trike got sold, but kept the engine! The engine ( Knuckle Head 1946)only been running 350 miles, since it was fully restored, but been sitting for 20 years, it’s turned around now and then and are in good shape, do you have any idea of the value! It’s a 1000cc engine rebuilt to 1200cc 12v generator, brand new super E carburator! Ok Billy, if you ever come over to Sweden let Me an Mac know!!!! Best Regards Lars Blankenfjell

@Justin-bz1dp 4 ай бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers hi Billy is chopper lod

@mikemcclune1440 Жыл бұрын

I was skeptical about them but a quality battery maintainer is worth the investment for sure weather it's for a motorcycle or anything else

@thomaskimberley9375 11 ай бұрын

You, indian larry and Jesse james have always been a huge inspiration to me since I was a kid in the early 2000s and now several years later you guys are still inspiring me and my son's now and now we are in good enough shape to start building our own bikes. Hope to meet you someday

@ronniehdable Жыл бұрын

I have some great memories of the shop in melbourn and some cool pics. I lived on sarno near the tracks . Thanks forthe memories.

@BillyLaneChoppers Жыл бұрын

Those were good years

@ronniehdable Жыл бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers thank you so much for your reply man. I work on my own bike and some of the tips in the videos really make life easier. God speed billy.

@wyattoneable Жыл бұрын

It's difficult to make a custom bike that "stands out" when you only have two wheels to work with. So you changed how the rear wheel looks and works and there you go, now we all recognize you as a master builder.

@blarose79 Жыл бұрын

Love these video’s Mr. Lane. And showing the detail of the hubless engineering and the sprocket gearing correction. Great content, more please.

@VictorGomez-nj8fs Жыл бұрын

Dude holla at you all the way from Florida. That bike right there. Only one in the world. Takes a genius to perform something like that congratulations brother

@smithgroove945 5 ай бұрын

What a sweet bike Billy. I love the stance. She looks like she rides perfectly with that set up.

@christopherraso1990 4 ай бұрын

You are the King ! You're not only a Master Builder but also a Master Teacher. That's one Slick Sick Tricked out Hot Rod of a bike. Love it and you're correct your way is Best. 👏👏👏👏👏👍✌️🙃🇨🇦

@AustinD1993 Жыл бұрын

This is just another Work of Art that You've Created, Proving the reason why You're a Living Legend 🤘🐻‍❄️🤘 This is a True Work of Art 🎨 Awesome Video too!

@ronaldhackett7979 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video Billy! That King of New York Bike is SICK ! You hit ALL THE MARKS & Then Some! 👍🏽🔥🏍️🤴🏻💯

@donnieakacrowraby3824 Жыл бұрын

Super awesome that you're giving us a close detailed look. I appreciate you giving back. All the best to you and your family brother from Detroit Michigan.

@davidbulauski5475 Жыл бұрын

This bike is an absolute work of art ! Man is that beautiful ! Amazing how Billy can take a bunch of metal and form it into an awesome road worthy machine !

@keithparr8880 Жыл бұрын

Great interview, haven’t seen Jesse in 10 years

@JosephTaverna-sm3uk 9 ай бұрын

You and the Indian were without question the two best chopper buolders on that show GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS GLAD YOUR BACK

@bryanluntz1603 Жыл бұрын

Great Bike Billy You're a great builder I've always been a big fan of your work You've built some real show stoppers👍

@brenthernandez4810 Жыл бұрын

Man I missed you I'm glad you're back thank you

@19672701 Жыл бұрын

Man! The first time I've seen your hubless bike I was enamored, the engineering was crazy,as much as I liked Jesse's bikes,my favorite was your style. Need to get to the old bike races.

@robertjuliano1425 10 ай бұрын

I like billy lane custom bikes so. Much I drove down to his shop In melbourne florida to see his work and of course but a couple of tee shirts it was a great ride from new york to see the master at work what a great man you're the best billy no one comes close to you hub less bikes💪💪

@BillyLaneChoppers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@swn7440 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always loved all your bikes . Enjoy your videos. Keep them coming. Thanks

@user-jh8no1zb9e 9 ай бұрын

We all thankyou for the knowledge you share - however simple and basic some of it might be - to guys like me and theres plenty like me , it valuable stuff and ill always come back and watch again as the years go by and im working on my bikes

@keithpeterson6108 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning bike man! Besides the hubless wheel, the lines of the bike are on point. Some of the coolest tanks ever.

@daviddewitt7524 Жыл бұрын

Billy is and artist. Always been my favorite bike builder.

@markmeadows6401 Жыл бұрын

Billy, you are so brilliant, you scare the hell outta me.

@fearsomename4517 Жыл бұрын

I remember another builder tried to take credit for the hubless wheel. Just my opinion the "Money Shot" was my favorite. I remember those biker build-offs like yesterday.

@playsportfun3356 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the coolest wheel out there. I liked clean and plain. Smooth and shiney. That Conn rod brake lever is pretty slick too!

@workhard9513 5 ай бұрын

The Harley connecting rod clutch and brake levers are badass Billy. Use what you got, make it look good and make it badass 🤘🏼🤙🏼

@ollelindskog4531 9 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful bike. The mechanical part of it is beautifully designed and the flow of the bike is so nice.

@mshort7087 Жыл бұрын

That is an amazing bike……. But…….. that screw together fuel filter is giving me anxiety. I’ve seen too many fires due to those cheap filters. Thanks for sharing, Billy. It’s good to see you in a good place in life. Bless you

@commonsense6050 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your creativity and self motivation to follow your projects through. Amazing.

@BillyLaneChoppers Жыл бұрын

So nicely stated. Thank you

@Justin-bz1dp Жыл бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers is at lod

@Justin-bz1dp 8 ай бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppersh

@davidsnyder2000 Жыл бұрын

I’m not a bike guy Billy but I love these bikes you’ve built. Not your most favorite bike, but I liked your Chronic Bike, I believe that’s what you called it. Of course the hubless wheel is so cool, but I liked the gas tank on that one. If it’s on a KZfaq video I’ll search for it to see more details about it. Your other bikes are cool as well, but that Chronic bike just hit me in my soul👍🙂🙏

@frankiestein4013 Жыл бұрын

MR LANE to me you build the best most magnificent bikes of all of the best Builders every body has a favorite in this world and to me Billy you are the Best of them all .

@fuhkoffandie Жыл бұрын

Yeah I love this bike, you got the original biker-style in your builds, and there's so little of that today..... everything today is just black wheels black frame, BFD. The Psychobilly Cadillac had to be my all-time favorite, since I rode a single downtube, 48-inch narrow Springer hardtail up and down the country twice. That bike was 10'6" axle to axle, and because of the single downtube, every couple of months I'd have to ratchet strap the neck back up with a pipe, LOL yeah I remember you here when you were in Melbourne, you built the best shit out of anybody, hands down. I hated seeing that bike on fire on that TV show. That shit would have won easily, anyway. My favorite has to be the Psychobilly Cadillac, hands down. Sorry I'm writing a book here, just want to say I'm really glad you're still doing what you do. Look forward to seeing many more bikes....

@vetguy2562 Жыл бұрын

I totally remember when you built the first one like that ever 👍 I was at AMI in Daytona working at Bikers Depot 👍

@alpha6paint 6 ай бұрын

You changed my life man. James Detroit Brothers

@garythompson1432 Жыл бұрын

Would love to have a hubless chopper! It doesn't hurt to dream... hell when I was in Iraq I dreamed of being home... (when I had time to dream!) Thank God! And with his grace. I'm home. Back with my beautiful wife and family. I wish my other brothers and sisters who fell in battle were with theirs too. God bless them all and Godspeed!

@davidsnyder2000 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to leave multiple comments Billy but your bikes are just so cool I had to say something again. That King of New York bike is a beautiful, kick ass bike as well. Really all of them are, but I have my favorites of the ones you’ve done🙂 Nice work👍

@jmead6121 9 ай бұрын

Just WoW On The Hub less Bikes ...Love the Look & Concept

@michaelmitchell5909 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fucking amazing work man. You are a true craftsman Billy.... love the mechanics of the way it functions.

@roachcrew Жыл бұрын

Man, you do nice work! Love the engineering involved in the hub less bikes. Blue is still my favorite though. You the man Billy!

@jsthomasandco.t5095 Жыл бұрын

I have always been a fan, which I could finitely afford one🎉 you are awesome sir

@jeffshootsstuff Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Thanks for taking us along for the electrical troubleshooting.

@karensavarese5684 Жыл бұрын

King of NY, my Fav., of your hubless bikes. The tank is beyond Kool. I dig the chain/ jackshaft final. Friction drive hubless? Gimmie a break! Rock on Billy,,,Dubs,,,,

@joerectifier 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting bike….lots of nice ideas. I appreciate and admire the level of fabrication

@idrkurniawan1235 Жыл бұрын

This wheel is a signature of you brother 👍 👍 👍 And I Love it ❤️

@stereosteveo Жыл бұрын

Billy’s style by far exceeds any other builders that I have seen to this date. I don't know if it has anything to do with it, but I was born in ‘70 and raised on Harleys.

@DW-tq9bp Жыл бұрын

Early 2000s was such a great era of custom bikes.. people were amazed of us riding .. taking pics waiving now its completely changed but its good too..why was the fire bike your least favorite? I loved that one

@M14armorer Жыл бұрын

Billy living his best life… Respect bro

@h3r63rt Жыл бұрын

I saw Miss Treated at a motorcycle show in Toronto 2010. Obviously (now that you have pointed out the fire) restored.

@BillyLaneChoppers Жыл бұрын

I think that bike is still in the Toronto area

@FloridaMan1976 Жыл бұрын

Man those hubless rims are sick

@stephaneracicot791 Жыл бұрын

billy you explain it so well brother,i just got a plain softail it runs good sputers a bit but the jet needs to bigger the guy ran a shorter exhaust on it,will look into it

@jefflevoir6127 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Have always loved your builds. 👍👍

@suspect460 Жыл бұрын

Love your content Billy, keep up the good work 👍

@Adam_K_W Жыл бұрын

That thing is freaking COOL!

@PostUp_Time 3 ай бұрын

*YOUR HUBLESS IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. HARD BELIEVE THATS JUST THE 5TH HUBLESS BIKE. --SHOULD USE HUBLESS IN ALOT MORE BUILDS*

@BillyLaneChoppers 3 ай бұрын

I’m working on number six now. Been documenting it all for KZfaq

@antsupertramp Жыл бұрын

Brother you motivate me to be a better bike builder 🔥 amazing work man much love

@BikesBeardsAndBrews Жыл бұрын

Love your Hubless bikes, just totally awesome look!

@steelcityperformancesaws Жыл бұрын

great history on the hubless build. nice work buddy as always

@kennethkrakowski2177 Жыл бұрын

Bike is awesome.... I love the flat side motor with all that meat grinding looking drivetrain thing is awesome Good job

@Rick-O-Shay60 Жыл бұрын

TRULY ICONIC. Tuff--Nuff Bad Ass Bikes. by Billy Lane

@Rick-O-Shay60 Жыл бұрын

These videos are fantastic Billy Thanks, keep'm coming. Sure is good to see you're still having a blast with bikes weather Iconic builds of the past, or creating new one of a kind customs today.

@DailyDrivenBikes_1 Жыл бұрын

The hubless bikes are so cool. Black with the hubless wheel looks awesome. Indian larry was a legend and I wonder what he'd think of the motorcycle industry now?

@RicoMoneybags Жыл бұрын

the back break is just wild... fuckin love it... mad respect to you Billy...

@patrickleonard5034 Жыл бұрын

Ive tried to share this with you on social media about 80 times… but I was driving my brothers Durango in 09 and it literally caught on fire on the same stretch of interstate in that area of NH…