I believe we have now been shown Paul's true passion. Frame building is impressive, but this engine build from scratch shows a very rare skill set that few possess. Please, Paul and Mitch, take us down the engine design and build rabbit hole!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard. Yes, there will be more Excelsior videos.

@catsbyondrepair

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie let's hear it run

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

@@catsbyondrepair ok.

You are spoiling us. Hi to Mitch too of course

What a fine piece of precision engineering !…The purity is amazing !…I can’t help but particularly be taken by the beautiful finishes …flat finishes of different grades in nickel and black…i like the rawness of the case contrasting the more finished covers …gorgeous work paul!…you’re a true master of your craft!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Ashley, thank you very much 🙂

It takes a lot to build anything. Everyone else doesn't understand. I took a 1955 Chevy apart in one day. And 6 year's to reassemble. The gratification as I drove across America is describable. Thank you for sharing this 👍

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles. I laughed at your story. Good one!

Once again I’m taken aback by your talents, Paul, just making engines there nonchalantly. You know that’s not normal behaviour, right? 👍👍

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I know I'm a little different...

@leighharron

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie in a good way though

OK, wow, just wow. thought you "just" restored and raced those bike, not designed, proto'd and built those engines yourself, that's absolutely amazing. Each week you show a bit more of all the talents you have. BTW, not a moto guy, not in the least, but have to say, that's one beautiful engine, overall design and aesthetics, choice of colour, anodizing or Nickle plate for each part is perfect.

@christianmccollum1028

2 жыл бұрын

I am in awe too!!! I want to build one now but would probably get no further than a few scribbles on paper. Paul is a true rider, inventor, and craftsman. Amazing work.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lynx.

@bscoffeeandwelding7236

2 жыл бұрын

Dive in and search for the exelsior start up parties, he looked so young

Paul, you would not believe how many people I raved to about this build, and how many people I sent the link to for flashback fabrications. These were people that built motorcycles, I said you ain't never built anything like this. Everyone that seen it was just blown away.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping to spread the word :)

Holy shit ! talk about artwork, craftsmanship, and engineering all rolled into one ! This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Cheers

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason.

Paul, I'm more than impressed! It was a real treat to see you dismantle the engine you redesigned, improved and manufactured. As an aside, my sisters boyfriend used to race an Aermacchi 250 in the 1960's, with some success in club racing, here in the UK. His claim to fame was that he once had a first place ahead of John "Mooneyes" Cooper at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. I used to read all the m/c magazines and I remember pictures of John Cooper with the "Mooneyes" painted on his helmet. Very cool!

That motor is a work of art. You are an amazing man. 👍

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Paul you are truly a master class. I wish I lived next door. In retirement I have assembled 7 motorcycles 50s to 80s and have parts enginered by others. Thanks Chris here from UK

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris.

Paul, I love to hear your voice. You are soothing and reassuring, while telling us the how and why behind your machine work. It is a privilege to learn from you.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

duckbuell, that's a very nice compliment. Thank you.

I think a bunch of these need made and take them to the Isle of Man! I'll ride one!

Nicely engineered and crafted. Well done!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim.

Paul is a Wizard. There are a few of them around the world turning out incredible recreations. Wonderful to watch, The finish on every part is mast impressive.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Impressive is a word that seems not to stack up to what I am watching here. Simply amazing.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Paul I gotta tell you. You say it's an absolute 1919 but that is obviously a true technologically advanced engine I'm just sorry that we're dinosaurs but it's a beautiful thing that you built there Very beautiful thank you for sharing

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mack. Appreciate your comments!

Fantastic ! I bought a hat for occasions like this . Mr Brodie , I take my hat off to you !!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you BallockyBill.

I am deeply impressed by Your engineering on that engine. Btw: Your additional "wire-headgasket" works (OEM) even on aircooled Deutz diesel engines.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Besenwiesler.

I'm in awe, yourself and Allen Millyard are the nets premium builders, and designers of all things mechanical. I hope you inspire young people to learn your skills and follow in your footsteps. As a society we need to preserve these great old engines, they helped build what we enjoy today.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you thebones. If I can inspire people to use their hands to make and fix stuff, that would make me happy.

Super cool!!! Unbelievable! I don’t know how you were able to see all those troubles through….your only one man doing everything 🤷😯 Very very nice work👍🙂

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I think a part of the reason I succeeded was because I refused to give up. Announcing to the world in 2005 that I was going to create these bikes was also incentive. Thanks for commenting.

Everything you do is so clean Mr Brodie, thanks for sharing the Excelsior engine with us!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick.

I am a relatively new viewer/fan of the "Paul & Mitch show" and have come to understand that Paul is a genius . I am so impressed with his ability to figure out solutions to problems but also to machine the solution . I am in constant amazement and admiration of the man .

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

David, you are very kind. Mitch and I thank you for watching and commenting :)

I remember discovering the Excelsior project on your website as a high school student and being blown away by the craftsmanship and attention to detail in designing and manufacturing a motorcycle essentially from scratch. This project in no small part inspired my studies in mechanical engineering and my lifelong obsession with motorcycles. 10 years later I am once again floored and inspired all over again. Bravo and thank you for this.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Rowan, thanks for watching and commenting!

“There is no great genius without a mixture of madness.” Aristotle 👏🏼

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Truth!

Wow Paul I don't know why I've missed this one. It's awesome, I'm speechless... 🤩👍🏼

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I take my hat off to you Paul. That was a massive undertaking, and surely many have failed trying to do such a project. You did not fail, but produced a working motorcycle - well, two in fact! Amazing stuff, thanks from the UK. Les

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Les. I have actually built 6 and sold 4.. I do have #005 for sale.

Paul Just Love those large V Twins... Keep those Vídeos going. 👍

Your long term dedication is very inspirational.

Wonderful. If my Dad were still alive he would have loved to meet you. He once cast and machined a Wright Brothers Engine. Took him a little over a year to complete and run.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe.

Wow , yes 👌👍very talented Paul and you have an abundance of it 👏👏 Cheers Chris

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris.

That's awesome!!!! I knew you were an amazing fabricator but Paul... That's incredible!!!!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rich.

Ooooh, listen to her purr.... Wonderful!!!

Tremendously interesting Paul, thank you for sharing.

That is absolutely amazing that you made that from a picture! I don’t know of anyone else that would even attempt that. That motor should be in a museum. Awesome!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Actually, Excelsior #001 is in the Motorcyclepedia Museum in NY, NY.

This guy is #1 in his field of old motorcycles and machine fabricator.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but don't forget that fella in the UK named Allen Millyard :)

For some reason as a kid (a long time ago... lol) I always loved the look of board trackers and scrambles even over the bikes I seen every day which was Harley Panheads and Shovelheads that my dad would have... Even today as I walk around one of the biggest motorcycle rallies on the east coast, I almost always look at the older bikes before anything else. This is the type of shop I'd probably be sitting outside of just watching him build stuff.... Especially if I knew he built a board tracker, or as I like to call it, a REAL motor-cycle. 😁 Edit: Beautiful build Paul, it's a work of art.... Thanks Mitch, great filming as always. 😊

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you XPNDBLhero.

Someone from the mountain bike world had told me about this many years ago, very interesting and exciting to see the engine taken apart. Making that decision to follow a strong passion is a good example for me, it has taken me 15 years just to build and paint a gas tank to finally finish a project because I am always pulled in too many directions daily, thanks!

Paul, you are a marvel! You skills are unmatched! AND, I am hooked on your videos!

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

Kevin, thank you very much for watching and commenting! 😉

Just amazing ..

Ich bin total überrascht und erfreut, den Namen Paul Brodie in Zusammenhang mit solch phantastischen Motorrad Projekten zu sehen. Kannte ich bisher nur als Mointainbike Urgestein. Begeisternd!

The finish on that engine is second to none.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan.

Holy smokes! Paul, you're nothing short of amazing!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth. That's a very nice comment!

My god. First time reader. Just incredible. Reminds me of Britten in Australia. Same passion to do it all yourself. Again, just incredible.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nathan.

Paul this my first comment I started watching your videos half way through, I have now court up with the hole series. Great workmanship and very educational . Christopher from Down Under

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Australia, I presume? Thanks for watching and commenting.

Yes, did enjoy. Check with the "Twisted Oz Motorcycle Museum" in Augusta, Ks (city where I live). I believe they have one of the original Cyclone machines displayed, on loan IIRC. It's rare, very high monetary value, painted yellow last I saw it. Viewers can't even get close to the machine, it's displayed on a balcony.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are only 9 or 10 Cyclones left in this world.

Impressive would be an understatement, inspiring too.......

Marvelous!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heinrich.

Thanks for the video! It was a lot of fun to follow along on the original build on your website, especially when we got to hear it run for the first time.

That is an awesome piece of work/art, really enjoyed the tear down. 👍👍👍

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yoda :)

Hi Paul & Mitch, I've been watching your videos almost since the beginning of this channel and I have to say that you make really, really great work guys! It's not so easy to find such natural people on KZread these days. I learned a lot from you and I'm thankful for that. Paul - I admire your proffessionalism and attention to details. I can see that many years of experience is priceless. And you have great shop - it's organized well, everything has its own place and it's clean - i like that! Mitch - You are great filmmaker, Paul is lucky to be able to work with you. Thank you guys, I keep my fingers crossed for all projects. Stay safe and keep going! Regards from Poland, Matthew

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Poland! Matthew, thank you very much for watching and commenting :)

Sir I salute you...🤝 May I say...., you are an engineering artist Bravo....!!!!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff.

@iplaymytele

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie .. You are more than welcome....🙏

Impressive, interesting and amazing! Thank you for that!!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thomas, thanks for watching and commenting.

Very interesting and incredible 👏

been waiting for this video since i learned youd built these!

I didn't realize to what extent it was ur design , thought it was a vintage engine !! Deeply impressed!! Acke at ISR is building a three cylinder one...takes time as he has to run ISR at the same time

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim. To design and build these motors I turned away all my regular customers, started living off my line of credit, and worked from morning until night 6 days a week.

Art science technology mashed in one.. awesome.

Your engine is a museum piece. My wife has used other words than financial recklessness for my expenditures!

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom. You have to hide those receipts!

This motor is a jewell !

I love your passion for the motor. Thank you for sharing your story!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you crasherror.

A true engineering work of art, and fully functioning race engine in one.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank Dean!

Hats off to You! Magnificent work!

I wish I have the same talent as you paul! Beautiful work :D

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

My favorite video of yours so far, Paul. What a gem of a motor. I, too, thought it was a "built" Excelsior- my jaw hit the floor when you revealed it was totally scratch built! Man, I could go on & on. -Simply Amazed from Texas.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Christian.

You are amazing in what you do. Greetings from Roumania 🇦🇩

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Romania!

Very impressed! I would say there is definitely a market for these engines and probably complete bikes ,a superb build. Your tenacity and skill set is only to be admired.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan. Yes there is a micro niche market. I have made 6 and sold 4..

Paul, great to see the video. Maybe a video on engine rebuilding? I would love to see one. I have a couple of powerplus engines to rebuild.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Paul, I do need to rebuild Rubys' motor. 5 seasons on the track means that the bevel drive is worn.

@Paulvx220

2 жыл бұрын

Look forward to it.

What a wonderful motor, a work of art.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth.

Absolutely awesome, a true bit of innovative engineering 👍👍👍

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nigel.

Bloody marvellous 👍

Thanks very much for doing this. I'm a couple of years off retiring, and I plan to do spend many years restoring etc old bikes. Cheers - -Rick from New Zealand

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Rick, thanks for watching and commenting.

We finally see Mitch in the bevel covers haha

Hi Paul, thanks for this latest view of the pull down, I have a design for a oil pump which I cannot afford to patent, so I will give it to you for your personal use. My design is brass bodied, with a Pyrex-glass tube which holds a worm drive to push oil from one end to the other. This design give a constant flow, like the gear pump. I am an old retired mechanic, so I have some clue about engines. The reason for this design was to be able to see though the timing cover at what was going on with the oil pump. I thought it was a nice idea for people who like looking at their engines as well as riding them.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris. I'm not planning on any other engine designs from the ground up. The Excelsior was enough. There. must be someone who wants to see how their oil pump is working!

this guy is a legend! so much knowledge and skill

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks jools182.

these motors are so beautiful. i would love to see them taken and sort of updated, like 4 valve heads and fuel injection or something like that. the aesthetics of these motors are just second to none

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

All of the modifications you are suggesting would really change the aesthetics of the motors.. You know that, right? But thanks for watching...

@ipoopmuffins

Жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie i know it would have an effect, but i mean modernizing them while trying to maintain the aesthetics. there are already throttle bodies that are shaped like carbs on the outside etc.

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

@@ipoopmuffins Basically, I am retired, and just having some fun on KZread now. No need to buy stuff I might not use much. But thanks for commenting! 😉

Very, very impressive. The word 'excelsior' says it all.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Phil, thank you very much.

nice well done

What an interesting engine. Unless you have done things like this yourself it's hard to grasp the time effort and money it takes to bring something like this into existence. I will bet it filled your mind from morning till night! Don't ask how I know 😌. Out of interest did it originally have long cylinder studs that went from base to head? Those corrillo rods are super long, bet they weren't cheap either. Any chance you could do the same strip down with that little ducati on the shelf?

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

No one has an original motor so we do not know. That little Ducati is empty cases with nothing inside. Wouldn't be a very good video..

That's an amazing engine.

This is the video series I've been waiting for! I was a massive fan of your Project Excelsior blog and have been hoping you'd cover the bikes in more detail at some point.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex.

Amazing, and so true to the spirit of the original…. Love the standard head screws!

I’m enjoying all the videos, you explain what you are doing very well. Keep them coming Paul.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

OK Michael, we will.

Incredible work!

I've been so excited to see this. Thanks Paul!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Po.

wonderful

@billyjo1148

Жыл бұрын

get well paul

You continue to amaze. That is so cool

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andreas.

As always, great to see your work!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Your long term dedication is very inspirational. An absolute joy to watch your video

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leith.

I really enjoyed this Paul. I love the thought that has gone into both the manufacture and development

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James.

Now that is cool.

Hi! I love your stile! both of you! i am a Phd student, soon i will defend my theisis in experimental and nimerical investigation on big end conrods bearings forkawasaki ZX10. your video keeps me cheared up to write my theisis! Thanks a lot! have a coffe on me soon!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mihail and good luck writing your thesis!

That’s a beautiful looking engine and such beautiful quality work Paul.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ian.

That's a beautiful engine Paul, those bevel gears are a work of art!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Nice.

What a beauty of an engine and sounds gorgeous too,your a very clever man with the patience of a saint.👍

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee!

amazing work ! the amount of time to make and design the thing is as monstruous as the rewards (and the headaches when things go wrong), an enterprise where you can easily lose your shirt too. as the old saying goes to end up with a million you start with two. i know... so kudos to you paul. i absolutely love how one can recall the experience of losing a cylinder like well i heard a noise and lost a cylinder compared to the feeling at the moment. i usually tell ppl around me not to let gas cans around when the time comes :D. thank you very much. i´ll be waiting for that video on the carb too. take care and thanks again.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Peter, thanks for watching and commenting :)

Top notch upoad . Excellent .

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jon.

Carrillo and JE you are a star.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

My favourite rods and pistons.

Hello Paul,that engine is a work of art, great job ...

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Irish mike Tully.

I would be happy to do a full custom build with this power plant. It would be a true dream come true!

Paul that’s a work of art, as a machinist and fabricator I’m in awe of your design and workmanship! 🤔

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. The Excelsior really was a great project for me.