Building a Custom 1948 Harley-Davidson Panhead: Inertia Starter System for a Motorcycle

Let's continue on the journey of building a one-of-a-kind custom 1948 Harley-Davidson Panhead motorcycle talking about the inertia starter.
What sets this 1948 Harley Panhead apart is its fascinating inertial start system. Instead of relying on a conventional electric starter, this motorcycle utilizes an inertia mechanism that harnesses the power of its own momentum to kick-start the engine. It's a thrilling experience that transports you back to a time when motorcycles were raw, untamed, and full of character.
Whether you're a dedicated motorcycle enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who appreciates art on two wheels, I hope this custom 1948 Harley Panhead with an inertia start will intrigue you.
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Special thanks to:
Kevin O'Neal for help all along the way ‪@TheTibbs76‬
Brian O'Neal for the always amazing paint
George Banks & Gary Ellis for the awesome rebuilt motor
Tom Banks for the support
Tank Video from ‪@mulligan64‬

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  • @nickhale117
    @nickhale117 Жыл бұрын

    Man, I will forever be amazed with the craftsmanship of this thing. Seriously a badass build and I'd love to see it in person one day.

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate it! I’ll be all around this summer maybe you’ll see it somewhere!

  • @nickhale117

    @nickhale117

    Жыл бұрын

    @@axtion88jackson you gonna be up in Connecticut at all with it? Lol

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha I think the closest to that is Gettysburg

  • @bruisersdilemma354
    @bruisersdilemma354 Жыл бұрын

    This is the most interesting and original build I've ever seen! How dare you try something other than building yet another generic "cholo" bike or sticking a massive wheel and bags on a trailer queen. Incredible work!

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much I really appreciate it

  • @xc8487
    @xc8487 Жыл бұрын

    It'd be awesome if a company could build one that directly replaces the electric starter so that you wouldn't need extra gears and chain.

  • @xc8487
    @xc8487 Жыл бұрын

    There's companies that make spring bases inertia starters for diesels. With an sae dual starter bell housing, you can run both inertia and electrical.

  • @michelmullaney3641
    @michelmullaney36417 ай бұрын

    It is by sound that’s a true Harley. Harleys are built specifically on sound . So great job

  • @mototoki
    @mototoki9 ай бұрын

    Coolest concept I've ever seen with a motorcycle - awesome thinking and brilliant engineering! Great job!

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @davidslater1063
    @davidslater106311 ай бұрын

    Great motorcycle build. Well thought out and engineered!!! One of kind custom. Congratulatiions!!!

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @brianshaw4751
    @brianshaw47515 ай бұрын

    This gorgeous build has inspired me to put an inertia starter on my 78 bronco. Thank you.

  • @TCAPChrisHandsome
    @TCAPChrisHandsome8 ай бұрын

    Damn, that's a hell of a custom. I also love how that front part of the frame looks like a big ass chain wrapping from the gas tank to the underside of the bike

  • @MrAxes777
    @MrAxes777 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. That’s really truly impressive. Good job man.

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you really appreciate it

  • @Makedeth
    @Makedeth25 күн бұрын

    Freaking awesome system, and the bike is beautiful!

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jhill2042
    @jhill20427 ай бұрын

    Your build is the coolest build I have ever had the privilege of seeing. This is the type of build that is way beyond the usual and brings back cool past engineering and modern engineering and the beauty in both . This and Jessie James copper bike are my all time favorite bikes . That speak to me . Just amazing.

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    7 ай бұрын

    Wow what kind words, thank you so much

  • @paulwood3867
    @paulwood3867 Жыл бұрын

    Its so refreshing to see someone doing things a little funky and innovative I am sick to death of seeing the narrow/skinny shit most builders are doing Kudos to your vision and fabrication

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind words!

  • @bc8265
    @bc8265 Жыл бұрын

    How refreshing to see something completely out of the ordinary. I'm a big fan of Indian Larry's term,"Gizmoness". The more gizmos the better, screw practical. And as far as open chains go, people forget that motorcycles are in themselves inherently dangerous. Amazing job and great engineering skills.

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you I really appreciate the kind words

  • @panheadsforever74
    @panheadsforever74 Жыл бұрын

    PANHEADS FOREVER

  • @bwoodman011
    @bwoodman011 Жыл бұрын

    Killer killer work! Im headed to ebay to look for inertia starters 😂 i weld up merlin engine cylinder heads at work all the time. The stuff we were making back in the 40s is fascinating. Is this bike ever going to be around michigan so i can see it in person?

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, do it! I’m not sure yet if I’ll be around there

  • @BG-gr7fh
    @BG-gr7fh8 ай бұрын

    Beautiful build Good presentation too

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @DetroitMicroSound
    @DetroitMicroSound Жыл бұрын

    You should do a video on the fewest cranks needed to fire the engine up. 👍

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion I’ll do that

  • @DetroitMicroSound

    @DetroitMicroSound

    Жыл бұрын

    @@axtion88jackson Nice! It will be really interesting to see how few it will actually take! I'm stoked! If it fires right up after only a few cranks, I feel like it will just add to cool factor. It should also add a considerable amount of time to its longevity.

  • @BangBang-hk4rg
    @BangBang-hk4rg11 ай бұрын

    This this is absolutely amazing! 🤘

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @mulligan64
    @mulligan64 Жыл бұрын

    What a Awesome video! Great stuff, keep it up 👍

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @SergeantPink
    @SergeantPink Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alexcanto4009
    @alexcanto400911 ай бұрын

    Bravo. You should be very proud. Great work!

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @perewitz
    @perewitz Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome 👏🏼

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @gmeyer4029
    @gmeyer4029 Жыл бұрын

    Great Fab work

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @jasokool6682
    @jasokool6682 Жыл бұрын

    I love this bike🤘🤘🤘

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @malakiblunt
    @malakiblunt23 күн бұрын

    The noise was used for the melenium falcons hyperdrive breaking down

  • @chrishenniker5944
    @chrishenniker59447 ай бұрын

    Ever thought of using it as a kinetic energy recovery device? You hit a lever and use it to slow down and stop. When the light turns green, use it to pull away without burning too much petrol.

  • @ryanmurray5555
    @ryanmurray5555 Жыл бұрын

    I had the idea of using an inertia starter years ago when I built my bike. But they are a rare unadvertised item. And really were back then. I hate batteries and electrical items. Kick start is one crank around, so inertia or spring starters it is.

  • @nileshsolanki7107
    @nileshsolanki7107 Жыл бұрын

    Love from 🇮🇳

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jeffreymielcarek5890
    @jeffreymielcarek5890 Жыл бұрын

    Cool. 🙂

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @user-kb4qh7ux8j
    @user-kb4qh7ux8j5 ай бұрын

    Awesom

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @jhernandez8830
    @jhernandez8830 Жыл бұрын

    cool

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @user-gh6fv4qz2q
    @user-gh6fv4qz2q Жыл бұрын

    Уважаю ,твой труд!

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @gregwooldridge8864
    @gregwooldridge8864 Жыл бұрын

    I would like to machine the same starter to my 1997 ln 106 hilux in the Australian desert where i live so cool.

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Do it I’d love to see it!

  • @alejandroramz281
    @alejandroramz28110 ай бұрын

    Bro, where do I get one of thos spring starters? 🤩

  • @malakiblunt
    @malakiblunt23 күн бұрын

    did Bedix make starters for tiger tanks ? 😆🤭

  • @paulpierson5563
    @paulpierson55634 ай бұрын

    Where can i get the motorcycle frame like that?

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    4 ай бұрын

    I custom designed it and had it laser cut

  • @paulpierson5563

    @paulpierson5563

    4 ай бұрын

    @axtion88jackson how much did it cost you and how can i get myself started building a bike similar? I bet the inertia starter is very rare too.

  • @jimshark9429
    @jimshark9429 Жыл бұрын

    all that's missing is the plane engine 😄🛩

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @XCRiders
    @XCRiders Жыл бұрын

    Where are you gonna go on that motorcycle?

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    All over the place 👍

  • @DrMurdercock
    @DrMurdercock Жыл бұрын

    On one short, some dude with a guy on a SPORTSTER in his Avatar called this dude a poser cause he trailered his bike to the contest. lol lol lol lol Not only a Sportster, but a stripped down one looking just like he wishes he was in Sons Of Anarchy lol lol

  • @jamesfair9751
    @jamesfair9751 Жыл бұрын

    Here he starts it if anyone interested in learning more about his build kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJyBmaZsdZe3opM.html

  • @sonnyd2370
    @sonnyd237011 ай бұрын

    So when are you going to start selling conversion kits LOL

  • @KezFromTheBloc
    @KezFromTheBloc Жыл бұрын

    Didnt even start it up. Thats dissapointing

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Feel free to watch any of the shorts if you want to see me starting it up

  • @cschuh4695
    @cschuh4695 Жыл бұрын

    Love the concept, Love that frame... I've never seen another frame like that... Incredible craftsmanship, 2nd to none... Where's the shifter to go with that foot clutch?? The gold knob sticking up, suicide-style, I presume... AWESOME...

  • @axtion88jackson

    @axtion88jackson

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes you are correct, and thank you!

  • @tysonkonken-jj3vd
    @tysonkonken-jj3vd Жыл бұрын

    Harleys 😂😂😂😂

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