Billy, watching these videos is like being next to you in the garage. Too cool, thanks!

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

Welcome to the garage. Thanks for being here

@2kanchoo

21 күн бұрын

Like hanging out with a way more knowledgeable more experienced buddy showing you stuff. I love it.

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

@@2kanchoo Hey, that’s really good to read. I enjoy making these, your comments inspire me to make more

@darcyoneill9377

21 күн бұрын

Agreed; and I'm a long way away up in northern Ontario learning to figure 'this stuff' out!

@keithcarchide806

21 күн бұрын

Sounds soo good!! Beautiful build man sick. Thats a wicked clever trick on the battery bro love these tips and tricks! thanks!! 🤙🏼

Nobody explains things better, you’re a great teacher, thanks Billy.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you, I try to keep it clear & simple

Billy Jesse and indain Larry the best the best. RIP Larry

These are the kinds of choppers that I like. Been a minute since choppers of any kind were on my radar.

so happy to see our old friend after 20 yrs! KING OF SLEAZE!

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

I forgot how much I love this style

So cool to still be watching you 20 years later. Thanks for all the videos! King of Sleaze is beautiful

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for sticking with me over the decades

I miss biker build off. Never should’ve stopped that show!

Billy, Been a huge fan of yours for decades, I still have a poster hanging in my garage of Hells Bell you signed for me back in 2005 when you were a special guest at a bike show here in Albuquerque New Mexico…

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Albuquerque seems like a lifetime ago. Thanks for hanging onto that poster

I'm not even a Biker but I'm a Old Skool dude into all Classic rides ,,Hot Rods ,,Jeeps ,,Trucks ,,4x4 whatever and I still Love Billy Lane and his Style n Love❤for Motorcycles ,,Bad Dedicated MoFO 💯🔥💯

@raynavarra

20 күн бұрын

Very cool vintage stuff Billy. Thank God for guys like you who not only keep the vintage stuff alive and well. But you actually ride these beautiful bikes as they should be ridden. Sons Of Speed, is definitely keeping an entire culture alive. Great job as always Billy.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and leaving a nice remark

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I ride every day, rain, cold, hot. I've always built them to ride

Another Dope Scooter and Video, went to a Poker Run yesterday and at the local HD dealer a younger guy was talking about bike builders and some risers he wanted from a certain new MC fab company. I said Billy Lane gave someone a sick set of Indian Larry risers you should check these OG builders and see the dudes that paved the way. Keep your Stream Strong Brother.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for the mention

I love motorcycles that look and feel like bicycles with a motor. Light and nimble and more part of the road. You feel everything. Yeah the motor is big sitting in that pencil thin frame with flex galore, but what a sound and what a joyful experience!

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I've always tried to minimize the bulk of the motorcycle to emphasize the big V-Twin engine. That is the essence of a chopper

You are an inspiration. You have been a big part of the custom motorcycle world for decades. You have a quiet humility about you that is so refreshing in a world of showboats, fakes and clowns.

Checkin out your vids, its so meditative. You can forget everything around you and enjoy the beautiful bike with a history story and the mechanic of it. Keep up the good work brother. 🎭

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

That is quite a compliment. Thank you. This is my zen.

I hope you keep these videos coming . So interesting. Thanks 👍

One of my favorite builders! Love your stuff

Sir, you’re one of the greats.. didn’t get too good for us plebs.. peace

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Nope. I'm just a regular, working mechanic. Always was, always will be. thanks for watching

Billy, I got some years on you but you're a legend. I could always tell it's a machine you built because of the style and class. Keep the rubber side down!

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

Thank you, that is kind of you to write

Wrenching old Harleys is like Zen to me, you always learn more and more what really does work.

Billy, I just want to say thank you for uploading and sharing your expertise and wisdom to all. Its a great motivator to us builders, and is really appreciated. 👍

@BillyLaneChoppers

20 күн бұрын

Glad to do it, and I will continue to do so with greater frequency

You have a very clear approach to explaining what you’re doing with everything you do Billy. I’m always appreciative of what you post and look forward to more , take care.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Grateful to have you watching, thank you

It’s a great job when your heart and hands are in sync with your head, I know this personally from my own work. As always, beautiful stuff here.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I really enjoy my work, even after almost four decades

@eyeexaggerate7687

19 күн бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers hit 50 this year, if you listen closely you can hear zydeco when I get up. Design-Build Everything ✌🏼

Great Battery Connector Nut trick.... Love watching your informative stuff..

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

Thanks. I always try to share helpful things that mean more riding and less wrenching. But, I still love to work on them.

What a sound. Big respect ❤

Harley's masterpiece.

Love the heat shrink trick. I've spent the last 20 years hating life every time I had to put a fresh battery in my softail due to those little nuts. Trying to get the nuts to stay in place while hooking everything up with the battery already down in the box/well.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

It is simple, but helpful

Not only is Billy lane a legend! He is also a solid dude! I had a chance to meet him at sons of speed last year. It was a great honor! It's because of this man why I love choppers so billy I say to you, sir. THANK YOU!!

What a beautiful scoot… thanks for sharing Billy.

What a great idea to keep a souvenir from each bike. After all they are like your babies.

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

It’s not planned, but it has happened every time

@2kanchoo

21 күн бұрын

​@@BillyLaneChoppers Just a happy little accident. lol

I love that bike, the style of your videos is pretty fun to watch

Cool bike even with that funky front end. Started right up!

Best place to be on the internet. Billy's shop watching his moments of Zen with a Harley.

Love your work. I visited your shop back in the biker build off days. Unfortunately didn’t get to meet you. You had a crash I believe during one of the shows and you weren’t there bc of it. But I got to see your work. And it’s amazing

Man that bike is so sick ! 🏁💯🏁 love it thanks for the videos Billy

Billy I watched all those biker build offs back in the day, your bikes are amazing. I just recently discovered you on KZread, so informative with your videos, really good stuff. 👍

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for reconnecting with me here

Excellent video Billy, thanks for sharing. Cheers

Fricken Great, about time Billy, thank You! Seems to me the older I get the less there is to watch on YT but your videos are worthy, respectful, and intelligent...

Bad ass knuck billy. I remember watching biker build off when i as younger. You were my favorite builder next to indian larry. Love your old school style. Im an old soul so i love old school stuff and view it as better than anything new.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I always built Flatheads, Knucks, & Pans, because that was all we could afford

Billy, that bike is incredible man...thanks for what you do....love your channel

Beautiful Engines The Knuckle Heads, got one my self built in old Swedish Chopper style, its far away from original, but its nice to drive. Thanks for the Video Billy!!!

Love the battery trick with heat shrink. Thanks Billy . Greetings from the Uk.

i have followed billy for a long time. besides indian larry {rip} billy creates the most bas ass bikes i have ever seen. amazingly talented.. keep it coming billy

it hurts to know how cheap knuckleheads were back when I was in high school. My grandpa had one when he came back from WWII and we have a picture of him on it. I'd love to restore one someday to see what it's like to ride those things.

@BillyLaneChoppers

20 күн бұрын

It was 2008 when they rolled over. It seemed like you could buy a complete, running Knuck for under $10K- went to sleep- and woke up the next morning having to pay $12K for an engine.

Billy I do love watching your old school commen since videos made my day Sir .👍

dude that cam work was trippy 2:08 , thanks for another great video, its always great to learn something from a master.

Wow what a bad ass bike! Your style is timeless and this bike just goes to show

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you. My influences all built timeless customs, and I've done my best to pay homage to their collective genuis

You and indian larry was and still are my favorite bike builders. I really enjoy watching the videos, I remember as a kid watching the biker build off shows.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching. To be categorized with Larry is quite an honor.

Outstanding video Billy it’s great to see someone keeping the old school in style love what you do. I love the front end on that bike it’s definitely an eye catcher. That bike has an attitude you just can’t put into words.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I wanted to put a Frisco mounted Sportster tank on it, but my buddy really wanted this custom tank. Either way, it's got classic chopper lines

I love watching you work brother, been following you since I was like 12 (23 years!)Your bikes are works of art for sure and always have been. That start up sounded beautiful!

I maybe a Beemer rider, but your bikes are sweet. Love anything two wheels brother!

Bro, the most informative tutorial yet. What a legend, thanks mate

I wished I could have a fraction of you’re skills and abilities your an inspiration bro and a solid badass 💪🔥🐐GOAT 🐐

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching

Super cool, expertise like iv'e never seen!

Sound advice, thanks as always for the tips. The devil is in the details with most things, but especially bikes like that. Spend ing the time and energy in the garage beats sitting on the side of the road. Great video bro

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I enjoy working on them, but always try to make them more rideable

@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550

19 күн бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers a labor of love!

On these type of batteries, I've always used a small pc of cardboard to raise the square nut and keep it from moving around. Whatever works. Kick Ass Bike!

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I like the heat shrink tubing because it will not deteriorate when exposed to water. But cardboard will get the trick done

My dream bike has always been an original billy lane.

Great battery tip! Thanks Billy

Billy thank you for taking the time too respond to my comment it means a lot to me you’re definitely the GOAT 🐐 my brother anybody who can call you a friend is a lucky man I can tell you’re heart is even bigger than your incredible talent again thank you for taking the time too respond ps let me know if you decide too sell the Bad Boy it is so badass

@BillyLaneChoppers

20 күн бұрын

I sold that Bad Boy two years ago, I regretted it instantly

Thanks again Billy. I really enjoy your video’s.

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

I’m glad you are here, thank you

You’re the man bro. Thanks.

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

Love the front springer setup Billy. 👍

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

They really ride good

I think I'm the only person that straddles my Kickstart shovelhead to fire it up. Every other video I see people standing on the right side kicking. I always learn a cool little nugget of information watching your videos. Thanks.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I straddle sometimes, but find it more effective to center weight over the kicker

@Turk-tf6vp

19 күн бұрын

I'm a big boy so wait transfer isn't an issue. 😁 I started kicking that way so it just feels more natural.

Great video! My brother's nick name is the King of Sleaze. Thanks!

@BillyLaneChoppers

3 күн бұрын

Not even gonna ask!

Love the front end! Always thought the leaf spring front ends look the best

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

They ride really well.

Sick Bike Billy!!

Thanks for keeping the old way alive 🤘🤘🤘

@BillyLaneChoppers

16 күн бұрын

Always

bro your ride is so dope 🤘 i love the hole look but i absolutely love the placement of the gas cap ...ahhh man gorgeous bike

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you. I stole the gas cap placement from military aircraft refueling rigs.

That front end is crazy nice!

@BillyLaneChoppers

2 күн бұрын

It’s a hand made copy of the Indian leaf spring fork

thanks for the battery tip, ive had to start pulling my bike apart cuz that little sucker fell into a crack and almost got lost.

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

That’s how I taught myself this trick. You are welcome, thanks for watching

Love that bike.

*_LOVE_* that bike!

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Me, too, thank you

Love that bike! Thanks, Billy!

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment

Damn, that’s a beautiful bike 🤘

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you, the paint is perfection

That’s bad ass . Love it not sure about the tank but it’s certainly one of a kind 🤙🤙🤙

I watched you on Kreusi’s recently! It was awesome! What a great collab, I always love seeing you! 💜

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I'm going to watch that this weekend, he's a trip

I still have some of your risers and foot pegs with the bullet casings from 20 years ago !

ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE AN OL FRIEND...FROM THE CHOPPER DAYZ...

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

Those were the days

I've got the poster of the clip picture or whatever it's called signed by you in 2006. One of my most prized possessions. You're bikes are always awesome and always have great advice/pointers, man.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you. Michael grabbed a great photo of me on that Panhead

The Billy Lane gas tank it's a totally another level! Congrats from a Brazilian big fan.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you. It was a lot of welding, but the end justifies the means

@brunodealmeidajabrayan5563

19 күн бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers Cheers

That's what I was on a 2003 100 years I cried for my bike more than I did my leg sounds crazy

Hiya from UK, might be worth bunging a 90° tyre valve adapter in yer tool roll inside a small polythene bag if you haven't done so already ( I've sheared tyre valves clean off fucking around with gas station tyre pumps that don't fit ) and I've only just discovered the real wonders of red rubber grease to restore and reduce perishing whether old or new straight out the bag I'll smear some rubber grease on the rubber part/ o rings etc etc and wipe off the excess. I also keep a selection of spare nuts and washers on a key ring/chain attached to the bike. I'd put a dog clip/ wire on that ign key too...nothing like getting to your destination only to find your ign key fell out the barrell 200 miles ago. Just love the simplicity, format , content and quality advice in your vids, very real life advice even though i can't seem to find that stash of knuclehead chops in my garage ..I know there here somewhere..or maybe i threw them away with that old pile of panheads and 80" flatheads..I dunno..can't remember...I'm gettin old

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I’ve always carried spare nuts on a key ring

Dig the vids Billy. Keep them coming please.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Will do sir

Great tips 👍

Love the bike, would love to see more of the front suspension.

@BillyLaneChoppers

3 күн бұрын

It’s a copy I made of the Indian leaf spring fork used from 1911-1945.

@BillyLaneChoppers

3 күн бұрын

Go watch the long form video on my KZread channel

Sounds good 👍👍

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

It's a healthy Knuck

Guy is a Harley wizard.

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

I’m not sure if it’s wizardry or just decades of experience, but wizardry sounds good

This is sound of a true heart beat thank u ❤️GBU

@BillyLaneChoppers

8 күн бұрын

It really is

Tank is wild cool beans

Thanks Billy!

Great stuff man.!

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it!

It's a great bike, Billy! I'm probably being overly cautious if the bike has been standing for a very long time - I completely change the oil to a new one. 5-10 years is a long time even for very high-quality synthetic oil.

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

This thing was bone dry, it had sumped into the cases and leaked out over the years

@Magnum.318

19 күн бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers OK, Billy, I probably didn't quite understand the situation. I want to say it again: it's a cool bike)))

Gratifying & Radifying 🤘😈🤘

@BillyLaneChoppers

21 күн бұрын

Riding it has been gratifying

Souvenir from each bike is cool. I guess that’s why I still have the crank, pistons and cylinders from rebuilding the twin in my softail lol. Don’t care to pitch them I guess going to let them hang out in the garage!

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

I just ride my builds so much that something always gets changed out. It's cool to look at almost four decades of these souvenirs.

@hdfxst1521

19 күн бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers I watched your builds on the build off series. Thought you and Indian Larry built the most original 1 off bikes which was awesome. I really liked the bikes you built with the exhaust out the rear fender. I’d love to do that to my softail standard!!!

Dope ass bike!

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you, nice compliment

Love the leaf spring front end, absolutely abhor the exhaust

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

That leaf fork really works.

@glennbasilii552

19 күн бұрын

@@BillyLaneChoppers hell yeah I love that old school leaf spring aesthetic, be it a front end, a leaf spring seat, or even what Hank Young did with the Lakewood special and made the leaf spring rear suspension. Hard to find reproductions nowadays of leaf spring front ends sadly, love springers but the leaf is extra extra old school 🤘

Good to see I am not the only one that runs 20/50 in all my knuckles...Easier starting, and modern lucubration ...So many miles are lost on engines trying to warm up 60 weight to get it to flow...

@BillyLaneChoppers

13 күн бұрын

I used to always run 69wt & 70wt oil, because that’s what the old timers taught me. But I’ve learned that it’s really a bad idea. We race the wheels off Harley-Davidson J & JD, & 45’s with synthetic 20W50. I’ve never had a lockup because of oil, & cam wear is normal. The other lie is that synthetic is no good.

Awesome 😮

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thnak you

sounds good

@BillyLaneChoppers

15 күн бұрын

Thank you

Goddamn, that thing runs like a top!!

Here we go the old bikes are coming back to visit Big poppa Billy Lane Choppers Inc would be great to see every single bike you ever built lined up you made the baddest motorcycles in the world you fucking do it again

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Thank you, that is quite a compliment. I've made a list of every bike I've built. many of them are in Europe

Oh that sound!!!

@BillyLaneChoppers

19 күн бұрын

Nothing sounds like a Knuck