'42 Harley Davidson WLA Sunday ride GoPro clip

Sunny Sunday ride on my '42 H-D WLA, Queensland, AUSTRALIA.
This bike was used for emptying parking meters in Brisbane city during the 50's, I'm the 4th owner since the Australian War Dept first commissioned it.
Notice the working speedo, a rarity.
Also ridden in the 2013 HARLEY vs INDIAN Great Race, Jindabyne NSW.

Пікірлер: 41

  • @niarachmasari9600
    @niarachmasari96002 жыл бұрын

    VERY NICE....

  • @blackroses6923
    @blackroses69238 жыл бұрын

    Jesus , i just love this beautiful bike , old people were stylish , cheers to those times

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    8 жыл бұрын

    +black roses Thanks and yes it is a thing of beauty, call it 'artistry in iron' if you like.

  • @williemakeit5660
    @williemakeit566010 жыл бұрын

    They are incredibly reliable if done correctly, they were designed and built for a purpose one of which is reliability. Bear in mind that they are no speed machine and get a bit cranky if you push them too hard, good for 50-55mph all day, every day.

  • @sparkyvacdr
    @sparkyvacdr8 жыл бұрын

    That is a thing of beauty.

  • @madfzr
    @madfzr8 жыл бұрын

    great lookin bike. the mustache angle was the best of the bike. thanks for not ruining this with music

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, pleased that you liked it. It is good to listen to it naturally too.

  • @EDCtexan

    @EDCtexan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Love that bike i want the wla military liberator but wife like we wont get out of the fuel station and you end up running the siren when my 114 leaves you in the dust

  • @williemakeit5660
    @williemakeit56608 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it is a beaut and definitely a keeper.

  • @johno6193
    @johno619310 жыл бұрын

    sounds and looks great,

  • @billsampson1990
    @billsampson19908 жыл бұрын

    Hey shane i just saw my old bike and happy to see you looking after her by riding country miles still, Bill Sampson.

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bill, Yes, it is much loved and admired. Never misses a beat and did the 13 Great Race at Jindabyne.

  • @skorobeymoto6133
    @skorobeymoto61334 жыл бұрын

    Класс 👍 Интересно было бы увидеть обзор на H-D

  • 6 жыл бұрын

    Looks like fun.

  • @muzottealain2847
    @muzottealain284710 жыл бұрын

    India ...Australia ,you're a dream'maker

  • @williemakeit5660
    @williemakeit56609 жыл бұрын

    The secret is, don't fall.

  • @douglas9607
    @douglas96072 жыл бұрын

    You can tell, he loves that tranny. Easy does it. no crashing gears.

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Slow and easy, they will always be happy.

  • @klepetar
    @klepetar9 жыл бұрын

    yup.. no gloves..if you fall.. have fun with your hands..

  • @desertstorm1046
    @desertstorm10468 жыл бұрын

    but red bike is awesome

  • @donizetiresende
    @donizetiresende6 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have a bike like that.

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it is a great bike and feel very privileged to own it. I do a lot of work on old Harleys as I have small business that I run from my home in Victoria Point, Queensland AUSTRALIA.

  • @michaelsmith1094

    @michaelsmith1094

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too.

  • @HepcatHarley
    @HepcatHarley10 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful machine, relaxed Sunday ride on a vintage Harley, what could be better :) Care to do a walkround of it for us? would love to see it all.

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yes, no problem, I'll get one together.

  • @billsampson1990
    @billsampson19908 жыл бұрын

    I think i sold it to you at about 6,000 miles ,its still a new bike .Built /restored in 1982.

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    8 жыл бұрын

    Something like that but it takes longer to do a mile than a km. Had the top end off a while back to fix up valve cover oil leaks, bore and rings good.

  • @billsampson1990
    @billsampson19908 жыл бұрын

    13 great race WOW ! How many miles on the ODO now Shane ?

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    8 жыл бұрын

    8,758. There was a short period when the speedo drive stripped so you can a few more miles. Check out one of my other clips on my 74 XLCH Ironhead.

  • @muzottealain2847
    @muzottealain284710 жыл бұрын

    WLA +AUSTRALIAN RIDE+WINDFEEL , what else ?

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yep, what else is there.

  • @desertstorm1046
    @desertstorm10468 жыл бұрын

    that front rider is riding royal enfield

  • @billsampson1990
    @billsampson19908 жыл бұрын

    Good news shane

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bill, I'll put another one together do a walk around and start up.

  • @douglas9607
    @douglas96072 жыл бұрын

    I wonder where everyone is in 2022?

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some of us are still around but sadly some others have moved on.

  • @lnaimo8263
    @lnaimo826310 жыл бұрын

    i just wanted to ask how reliable are the old WLA harleys

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the enquiry. See my comment to answer your question. Cheers.

  • @alanireland5222
    @alanireland52227 жыл бұрын

    And if ya do fall hands down first, where's ya gloves

  • @stevencunningham4680
    @stevencunningham4680 Жыл бұрын

    The video never showed the whole bike. Boo ! 😢

  • @williemakeit5660

    @williemakeit5660

    Жыл бұрын

    Next time 👍