I live in the town where the Lister D was made. I rebuilt one. The simplicity and the quality of manufacture meant that with only basic maintenance, Lister D's would run foreve! Great bike too. Love the imagination and style of the rider...! Thoroughly enjoyed watching that....!

I can't believe no one is talking about the starter button that just opens a door and a hand crank falls out. That was classic

It's Glorious!!! Every part is meticulously deep rusted - H-D, eat your heart out! And the tech innovations; from the start button, to the foot friction clutch, to the sausage boiler plus countless more - just Genius!!!

The swag of that "start" button was at different level!

Absolutely stunning, mad max has nothing on this beauty. And the fact that you can warm up you're road kill in the cooling tank Is an apocalyptic dream.

Well now, when we had a 1936 "Liner" cement mixer in our farm yard, I never ever thought that it's Lister "D" upright engine would find a home in a motorcycle. . . Hmm, goes to show you never can tell! And those engines will plod along, day in, and day out, without missing a beat. As for cooking food in the water hopper? Absolutely true, and the builders used to boil eggs in ours, then, come break time, hot egg sandwiches and tea, or coffee. If you wanted the deluxe cooling system, you could get a version with a radiator and fan, using thermo-syphon to circulate the water.

One thing I love of those old engines is the fact that when they're not revving they do this "plup plup plup plup" sound. Don't ask me why but I love that

That foot 'clutch' is so simple but yet so ingenious

The most beautiful and best sounding steampunk motorcycle I've ever seen!

Of all the random videos on the internet to watch, this is beautiful and brilliant! I love the sounds it makes

I've never understood the rat rod/ steampunk aesthetic, but that is one heck of a bike right there. It looks fantastic (if a tad overboard on the patina for my taste) and has tons of character. Plus, it can make a solid lunch, so I'd say it's a super-nice ride. o7

That is the coolest bike I have seen. So simple but totally beautiful, just love it. Will start looking for a suitable lister.

Might just be the coolest thing I’ve ever saw

Steampunk at its best! Stuffing in those frankfurters was a special touch. Well done.

I loved the way your push button opened a door plunking down a crank. Reminded me of how many times I kicked started my z50 so many times, eventually wearing down the kick start shaft to a nub and the handle flying off into the rhubarb. Been very concious of wear there ever since. Nice crank!

Steam Punk just became Petrol Punk! Absolutely marvelous. The starter gag is brilliant, the rip your trousers off belt drive/clutch is brilliant. The overall look of the bike is superb. It's so cool it can cook your breakfast for you!

technology right before your eyes. this is what we need to see more of. video is worth a million words. love anything with motors and engines.

Great to see a Lister doing the work. It will go to the Moon and back again - no problem! I do like the thought of the Cooling Tank as a Hand Warmer on those winter nights. May also keep the nuts warm! Greetings from Australia.

Haha, very cool! Much enjoyed the start button. Very funny. Years ago I owned one of these Lister D engines.....brings back memories. 👍

Awesome bike and I love the "parts might fall off" sticker!

Best looking bike I'v seen in years. Well done sir.

I do love this bike and another giant plus in my book is no one has come within a country mile with a damn can of rattle paint!! A machine that's managed to survive this long deserves to wear every scratch, dent, ding, and flake of rust like a badge of honor!!

Now this really is multifunctional, you could park up and run a belt to a sawmill, or a milking machine, or a small fairground ride. Brilliant.

This has become my favourite YT video. It scores so many points in so many areas. Ingenuity, humour, style, artistry & artfulness, etc. And you have the essence of steampunk nailed. But the start system has to be of especial note. Anyone else might have just made a place to clip the handle on the frame. But incorporating it behind what looks like an electric pushbutton labelled "STARTER", that is sheer genius. Steiner (Lief) = you aare briiliant. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Love it. All you need is a foggy evening, and this bike and rider slowly getting closer...

Beautiful sound & clutch mechanism!! I want to ride such a bike.

This is the most beautiful thing I've seen all week.

Loved the humor and labour behind from the core of my ♥️

That bike is Soooo righteous, love the start system

Great vid , great build 👍 Lovin the whole steampunk vibe and especially like the hand mounted compass 👌

I want a frank cooker like that ! And that starter handle, door opening deal, is priceless !

This engine makes a better sound then most of modern techno music

I will hear that sound when i am sad, it surely bring happiness for people like me

I have the idea of building a diesel powered motorcycle using a 7 horsepower Lombardi air cooled diesel engine. It looks like you pretty much built your own frame and just used the forks and rear of an existing motorcycle. Your frame nicely accommodates the extreme height of your engine. I hope to modify an existing frame, but we will see how it goes. I like yours a lot. I think it shows not only a lot of building skill and talent, but a lot of creativity. Very nice!!

This is the best bike I've ever seen!!! The start button is divine!

"Warning - parts may fall off" 😁😂

Great video! Artistic and informative without saying a word. I love the clutch mechanism, it makes me want to learn to weld and build one. Coolest use of Steppenwolfs greatest hit ever!

Wow, a mad max bike with integrated sausage cooker at best. A bloke near by got a similar engine . He run it sometime power up his remote barn . I do not know if its a Lister engine, it could be also a Deutz, but it is made the 30th. This neat piece of machinery make enough power for hand tools, a small welder and lighting. The sound of those old engines is incredible.

That brings RAT to a whole new level and the gas mask, suit and tie just top it off.

Magnifique splendide merveilleux!!! Très très beau travail ! félicitations! Aussi pour la vidéo top !

A 1936 Lister D with the rare hot-dog cooker option.

About 45 years ago, I worked at a rental yard, that 2 or 3 generators, powered by Lister engines. The original owner bought them, to run, at the Boulder Dam, on the Colorado river, between Arizona and Nevada. (I think the dam has been renamed since.) They were hand-crank start, and had a compression release for each cylinder. One was 2 cylinder, an other was 3 cylinder. All were water cooled. That was in the '70's. Wish I could find one like them. steve

Thanks for this video! The reason, why i stand up every morning is that I know that there are other guys on the world who are as crazy as me!!

Bloody amazing, very entertaining, a masterpiece of engineering. I take my hat off to you sir. (And the Franks looked tasty too)

01:53 This guy knows how to PARTY.

Love it! And the built in sausage-cooker is pure genious. Allt thumbs up!

Started looking for old tractors and found this,. Whoa Man where do we go from here !!

Objects in mirror are not experiencing an earthquake.

It’s so bad it’s good, Sounds beautiful. Got a lister in my narrowboat

This bike inspired me to build one of my own🤙 used some of the mechanical ideas and concepts in mine. So cool😎

Old is gold👌👌👌

Just fantastic !!! Congratulations for the build and the video !

Duuuude that's f#ckind rad!!!!!! ❤️Who needs to go fast when you can go cool😎

Как же мне нравится это видео ))))) я его смотрю уже несколько раз в течении 2х лет )))

I used to have a Lister D type, they weigh 2 cwt (just over 100kg) It’s pretty impressive that the frame can handle it!

I am in love with this bike! Unbelievable! I'd love to see it out on the road.

A proper rat bike if I ever saw one. Love the cadence of that mill.

Fantastic I love owt like that and as a biker I appreciate the effort and engineering gone into the bike ❤

Couldn't stop grinning while watching. Great entertainment!

I've lost track how many times I've watched this video, it makes me laugh every time. Fantastic build , hope the builder don't mind but I'm planning something similar here in the UK.

Got to love a motorcycle that red-lines at around 100 rpm!

You have a very unique vision for your motorcycle. Nice work stated to your way from USA.

That clutch system !! Ingenious!!

This bike is fabulous well done 😎👍🏁

That's the coolest DieselPank motor bike ever built. Cool done, Sir!

Matey that is beautiful👍👍I restored a lister D but never ever considered the engine in motor cycle!! Your the tops Pal👍😁

Poxa! Eu não falo inglês e no espanhol mais se fosse aqui no Brasil eu falaria fenomenal, adoro vê coisas antigas, me faz vê e dá valor as coisas da vida.

Awesome mate!! I think u should start a Company! Everybody wants one!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😊

I believe this is the same brand of frame that Alan Millyard used for his V-twin, 5 liter, flying Millyard. He used 2 cylinders from a radial airplane engine, and made his own crankcase, rods and crankshaft, and almost everything else, except the pistons and cylinders. Those who may not have seen his videos on youtube, just search flying millyard. He does some amazing work. That said, this is a great video, on it's own. Love the sound and emphasizing the vibrations.

This is the fifth time I'm watching this. Doesn't get boring.

It's got a sound all its' own. Delightful!

Without a doubt absolutely The best motorcycle video EVER!!! Absolutely love it!

Shortly after, a pack of hungry dogs forced him to rethink the hotdog cooling system.

Fantastic I love this, great job. I have two old Lister D engines. I've got make something like this.

I've a Lister D that i used as the prime mover for a car alternator that was our power source for several months. Sadly it's seized now, must have left it with a valve open and moisture got in. I never thought I'd make it mobile though. Well done.

I've got a Lister D engine just like this (1935), I can't think of a worse power source for a motorcycle! But that's what makes this so cool. A stationary engine, not being stationary. A hopper-cooled engine on a motorbike. What could go wrong? Awesome :)

This thing is crazy cool! What a bike! The guy who built it is a genius!

Amazing and so cool vintage bike # I love it.

Utterly bonkers 😂..... Love it!

Великий мотоцикл! Видели охлаждение! Атмосферное фактически! Муфта вообще блеск!

Looks really smooth, bet it handles lovely.

Love those design, those engine sound and your outfit :)

The best of this kind I'v seen so far !! bro, I really need this !! 😂😂

Дизельный одноцилиндровый двигатель от древнего мотоблока или генератора, сцепление через натяжение ремня, передача только одна, вода в баке сверху охлаждает цилиндр, скорость регулируется рычажком через тросик на руле, тормоз только на заднем колесе. Все гениальное просто, но какой шарм. Чистый дизильпанк. Респект автору.

the best thing I've seen lately and fun :)

A work of art and ingenuity Yes !!👍😊

That’s a true machine . Which is designed to transport you both into the past , and future 😮 all with a big ass smile on your face . I really like the whole vibe and with the steampunk look 😮 Nailed it 👍

Well done Steinar! May the sausage's force be with you everytime!

That clutch is bonkers altogether. I want one.

This is the coolest think I have seen all year.

Okay I laughed out loud at the meat links. Awesome build Lord Vinheteiro! 🤣

Wow! That's was a change of pace. Beautifully filmed and edit. 😎👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼 love the orbit by the way

At the speed that bike goes, its more like "Born to be Mild". But that doesn't take away it's awesome coolness factor. Kudos.

Yes the bike has many wonderful aspects BUT when I saw the hotdogs being cooked I saw opportunity! Could a can of beans fit in there? A boil in bag Salisbury steak dinner?!? Carry a ladle, a cup, some dried soup, coffee or tea maybe? It’s Norway so just replenish with snow... maybe consider wearing a plague doctors beak as well. What great fun content here. Thanks very much for posting! Quite enjoyed it.

Lister Diesel, the beating heart of vehicular innovation. 😊

Вот ЭТО ШТУКОВИНА !!!! Стим Панк РУЛИТ !!! Аппарат ШЕДЕВР !!!

Coisa de louco, sobrevivente do Apocalipse, show de bola, gostei muito da moto, monocilíndrico diesel. City Bragança Paulista - São Paulo - Brazil.

Wow, just brilliant, my Dad did his apprenticeship at Listers in Dursley Gloucestershire.

The tyres are still looking good.Looks like the bike hasn't been used that much. The engine is musical too. Sounds Bollywoodish. Feast for my ears and stomach too. My dream bike.

Well done Sir. Love it