I most almost certain this is THE most entertaining bike build series I’ve seen in a while. Might not mean much to you but ,THANK YOU, this is really what makes KZread a great entertainment platform. I look forward to more eps and hopefully you get a sh!tload of subs so this rebuild gets paid entirely by YT

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

That’d be hella cool!

My bro, I dig this adventure. I'm fascinated by motorcycles and how they function. The numbers, while relevant, are insignificant when in the face of the sheer adventure of assembling your own ride. Vibez

We're rooting for you Bro! 💣

If you get a new tank ! Cut the old one in half and sign it for wall art cause I would so frame that in my motorcycle den lol!!! Stay epic

this is great info. will be interesting to see what you are able to sell it for and factoring in your labor and parts what you walk away with. I understand it is a labor of love though! great content, man!

@mayimbe2198

2 жыл бұрын

This is labor of love, you would never be able to get out what you put in with an experiment like this. $14K and he could probably had gotten a mint condition version of this bike, this is more for the channel content and for the adventure, definitely not a business endeavor.

thank you for breaking this down. so many people have "classes" that you can't tell if they are scam...

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Handing out game for free. 👌🏾

No one is as transparent as you. I have watched many people online buy and rebuild bikes and this is the first I’m hearing of a bank loan that works with copart. You sir are one of a kind. Keep grinding and I can’t wait to see where you finish this build.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you learned something!

Thank sooooo much for this video. I've been thinking about doing this myself and wasn't sure what the ends and outs were. Thank you for sharing.

Seems like a great way to get a good project bike for the off season. That would definitely be way better than my current winter activities. Which consist of me sitting in the house depressed wishing spring would hurry up and get here. I think I'm going to start doing some research myself. Thanks for the video.

I'm so glad you're doing this. I've wondered about this process for a long time. Thank you. I look forward to seeing the completed project and your total costs involved.

Thank you so much for making this video. I've always been curious how the bidding process and getting finances like this works. Could you possibly make this whole process into a Playlist when you are finished?

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

On it. 👌🏾

It’s better to be transparent and real with wins and losses than fake and unauthentic. It really pisses people off when you handle tough situations with grace and good attitude. Can’t wait to see this bike running!

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

I’m all in!

Thanks for the amazing video my brother. I have found that this video is full of knowledge. I have a 2019 Indian Chieftain that I want to work on and you’re giving me the courage to take on this endeavor. Thanks again

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could inspire! 👌🏾

Thank you for all the info! Great video! It will be all worth it when it’s done! Thank you for resurrecting this beauty!

Thanks for being so detailed! My first thought when you said tracking is not updating was... must be UPS

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

USPS on that bull. Reopened the case yesterday to have the goods searched for again.

Would never do have his myself “not a wrench turner” but completely love hearing and learning the behind the scenes that goes into something like this. Can’t wait to see where this build and your channel goes? Keep up the awesome work! 🏍🏍🏍

This is really great info Brandon. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Thanks for this walkthrough of the process. My daily ride was purchased from a repo auction. I’ve looked at Copart and IAA but haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet. I don’t mind buying some that needs some work. My VStar 1300 needed some clutch work when I purchased it. But after buying for just over $1k and about $600 in mechanic fees, I’ve been riding my girl for over 4 years issue free.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a heck of a deal, Bert!

Refreshing to hear authentic and informative story and information.

This is definitely on my wish list to do dude! And thanks for being so transparent because it makes a seemingly convoluted process, pretty simple. Keep it up!

good info, thanks for sharing!!. I live in Detroit, Michigan, and I am a CoPart member, I belong to one of those states where you don't have to be a dealer to bid, and you don't have to use there towing contractor, you can bring you own trailer. I love it when people let you know how much something cost, that way you can judge if it is something you want to take on.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Big facts. Alabama just made the process more difficult/expensive, but it's definitely still doable.

Thanks for the info !

Good stuff!!

Always kind of wondered about this. Thanks for the info!

Great content.

very cool !! nice video

This is great info and thank you for the transparency. Definitely going to look for some crashed minis in the future

Good info man, I am enjoying seeing the process.

Great video my dude

Love your work Brandon :)

Gr8 vid, Brandon. Ride safe, god bless u.

Great series. Really looking forward to the next episode!!

This is awesome. I’m definitely following this adventure

Keep going. ☕ much respect

As usual very professional and forthcoming appreciate it

Solid video! Way cool project! Excited for you man :) been a fan since the Bobber and love watching your journey

Thank you for your videos. Very inspiring!

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

The definition of a successful video. 👌🏾❤️

this is an awesome video, thank you!

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 😁

Nice! I appreciate how honest and informative you are! Awesome video!

Love the total transparency!

Great info Brandon, love this project. Best of luck!

Really cool dude i really want to do something like that one day!

Your most useful content so far

Thanks for the info, it’s always fun to see the actual cost of things after hidden or unexpected fees. Be well man!

Thank you for being transparent.

Thanks for explaining Brandon. I appreciate the transparency. I never knew about this, so definitely interesting option some day.

Thank you for explaining the process and how the math is involved!!

Rooting for you Brandon!

Great information. I really appreciate the transparency. I think you've found your niche when it comes to content. And I'm looking forward to seeing the end product.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

I think so as well!

Loving this series Brandon. Very interesting and I have to say, this made me think about doing the same.

Great video! watch out for shipping delays. 👍🏼😎

Great info Bran. Appreciate the transparency. Love riding! Wrenching? Not as much.

Liking the build series! can't wait to see how it turns out... I hope to one day do the exact same thing but right now 3 motorcycles is plenty to keep up with... Keep up the great work!

I really enjoy your videos. I have a ginger myself so that is how I found you. Thanks for taking the time to describe your path on this bike

I love this project and love the fact youre spelling it all out like this.

1) excellent info here, Bicasso. 2) appreciate the Uncle Nearest shirt!!!

Very informative Young Man ! Thanks , I assumed I could bid without “help” and could go get the wreck myself

Very cool video.

Just want to say how much I appreciate you going step by step on this process. I really want to start doing my own wrenching on my bike. Anyway thanks and I am really enjoying the videos.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! 😁

Watching the series. Kinda cool.

I admire your work ethic to take on a project like this and have been enjoying your videos. Here's wishing you all the best in this adventure and that you end up with a sweet running Indian Chief. Great bike for sure. Cheers Kevin

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kevin!

This is an awesome video because this was something I was really thinking about doing. I just didn't know how to get my foot in the door!

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Now you do!

WOW Very informative ... Awesome video ...thanks for posting ... FYI My brother got the chief like you suggested instead of the scout

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Ver cool! Hope he's enjoying it!

This was my favorite video to date, which says a lot because I think you have good content. Your pointers and cost analysis breakdown was thorough. I'd do this in a heartbeat if I was more confident in my mechanical abilities. Thank you for taking us along your journey. Keep up the great work Brother! Much love from Philly.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Just used your link Bicasso and purchased a 40L Velomachi backpack. 👍🏾💯

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice. You’ll love it!

i love that boulevard you got back there

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

That’s my OG.

This is a dope thing you're doing, I actually looked into copart a lil bit, since that is what "Everythings Regular" does all the time, so glad you explained the process the way you did. I'm going to save my pennies and someday go that route as well, sounds fun.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

It's worth the fun!

Thanks Brandon! I plan on doing my first rebuild this summer, an Indian Bagger with some custom touches. Now i have some idea what to expect.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Thanks for the tip about Light Stream. I’ve been doing Copart for years, never knew about that. Recently bought an 09 bmw 328xi from Copart, going through the repeat stage now.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah. Get it done! 💪🏾

Good on you, ty "B"

Hey man, I just want to tell you thanks. Because your videos on the Indian ScoutBobber i was able to decide what kind of bike I like and of course I end it up buying Indian Scout Bobber thanks a lot.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

nice, video brother

Interesting video.

Thank you Brandon for explaining the process to us. It's interesting what all is involved in a project like this. And if you are willing to go through the process of finding the bike, applying for a loan to have working capital, winning the bid (no easy feat), and then bringing the new bike home to begin the long and tiresome project, you can come out with a 2022 Indian Chief in like-new condition for a very good price. There's nothing wrong with exerting some serious elbow grease to wrench on a bike that will eventually be a super nice/reliable/beautiful, and cost-effective piece of equipment. With your know-how on fixing that thing, you could start a profitable business. Way to go man. I think what you are doing is really cool. I'm following this series to the end for sure. peace. Erin in Kissimmee.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

That's the plan, Eric. I wanna keep customizing, but trying to stick to the original plan and using this as a profit making opportunity. More content for you all of course.

That’s funny I have a chief bobber and I’m installing those shorty gp pipes. You should fix it and do a club style build on it.

Interesting project, a lot to take on, not too many would. Good for you. A lot of early Victory motorcycles, the V92s first built in 1999 had crap engines/transmissions. The thing to do with them is install a later model "Freedom," engine off a wrecked bike. The one thing you always had to watch for is a cracked front head. If the front forks were bent, it was possible that some of the impact transferred through the frame to the head. This can happen with any bike, I wrecked my 1978 Harley, thought I only had cosmetic damage, but internally I had a cracked inner primary. I'll be watching your progress with great interest.

I was always so curious about the auction process, thanks for dropping the info.This might end up making my problem of buying too many bikes worse in the longterm though 😂

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh tell me about it. It’s addicting once you do it one time.

I kind of wanted to know how to do this sort of thing (working on bikes beyond just basic maintenance) too. I chose the route of getting an early 80ies Shovelhead (an original condition 1981 Sturgis). I like older bikes that (here in Europe) are still allowed to make noise as they are grandfathered in, and that are not so refined. Parts for these old bikes are really easy to get online. They dont really depreciate here in Europe. I spent this morning putting a helicoil in the frame (a big 1/2-20), first time. After that I put a new primary belt in and put the clutch back together. Working on your own bike is so rewarding... enjoy the process !

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Haven’t done a helicoil yet but I can say removing the broken bolts from the frame successfully felt AWESOME!

i like that your are doing this. i would have gotten a clean title bike but thats me. being that your bike is a 22 after you get it fixed you can enjoy it for a long time. not sure what these go for but 10k seems still under what they are brand new. good vid

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there was a clean title bike I was waiting on, but it never materialized. I waited over a month and it never hit the auction.

@justin.s9783

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonBicasso ya some can take a long time. i have been following one for 2 months so far. still no auction date listed

@justin.s9783

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonBicasso a separate topic. i just read a article on Motorious called motorcycle monday. it was about how certain countries/cities are wanting to ban motorcycles or their engines. even the pikes peak hill climb wants too after a fatal crash in 2019 so the article said. whether the article is true or not idk. it could be a vid for you. i found it biased or off putting how the first picture you see is of a replica or real military bike with a machine gun. which to me says the author wants bikes to be made out to be bad.

One thing you might want to check, before you get too far along, is if the tranny can be shifted and the wheel rolled in gear. Might have to take out the spark plugs. The reason I say that is the Vic I planted into a deer that had damage much like yours, also had a binned tranny from the abrupt rate the bike came to a stop in that animal.

Digging the uncle nearest shirt !!! I love their whiskey

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Ready to try their new Rye blend now.

Brought back a 1980 FLT Harley Shovelhead from the dead. Took about 2 grand and 2 years. No chinese critical parts used for safety purposes.

Thanks for this breakdown…I’ve been tempted many times to bid at auction on what appears to be a deal on a project bike…instead I took on buying from private owner…2007 royal enfield bullet 500 with sidecar and only 2,300 on the clock…got the deal because it sat in “a little water” up to the bottom of engine during a flash flood…I’ve already spent 3 times the purchase price so far, and have to wait forever to get parts…I’m pretty knowledgeable about motorcycles, and good at sniffing out good deals. But after the smoke clears on this one, I am not sure I will be able to make that claim…the good news is that it’s not a salvage title…I think I’ll be ok , and have some fun along the way…

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! You got this!

Rona is messing up all the shipping things! Keep on pushing

Was not aware of the auction buying process or fees. This precludes most of us from buying auction bikes. Interesting stuff for sure!

Yeah mann you got a Sweet deal as the motor is a sweet runner and all the blood sweat n tears along the Project journey..... without that its all too Easy or maybe its gonna be a calm n joyful & stressless Smokinnn project ;-)) we hope ....

Brandon what an AWESOME and informative video! ( FIST BUMP )

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

👊🏾

Hey Brandon, if and when you decide to do something like this again hit me up. I know a place in Atlanta that sells wrecked bikes without all the hassle and extra fees that copart adds. Plus you can check them out first and pick it up when your bid wins.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, will do. 💪🏾

Good info..Numbers look decent....but this aint for the faint of heart or impatient..pickle fix everthing!

I doubt I would do that going through Copart or any online bidding site but from a private individual, absolutely! I have bought back a couple of my own totalled machines and still have them. Who is Uncle Nearest?

Great video. I also use Autobidmaster. I have been thinking about doing a video like this as well. I have bought two wrecked bikes so far, first one is almost done. It is a LOT of fun. In my case I sold my car during COVID, been working from home. So I took that money and just paid for the bikes and parts. I do have a bunch of tips for people who are thinking about doing this, things to look for on the site and how to make smarter bids. I totally should do a video about it.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Thought about selling my car as well so I can work from home a year. All I think about is “What if I could give KZread one good year”. I’m working on it and this build is gonna help get there faster with a solid rebuild foundation. You def should make that video. I kept this one on parts of the topic since most people wanna know the numbers.

@jasonshortphd

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonBicasso in my case I still can use my wife’s Jeep. So it’s not that bad. And paying a little interest on that loan isn’t a big deal. Hey I think you are killing it on KZread. 😀 You have had a great run so far, keep doing it one day at a time. As long as you are learning and having fun, it will show through and more people will watch.

Love the series but I gotta say badass Uncle shirt. Love their whiskey

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Love what they do especially after visiting the distillery. Awesome place!

Profit margin doesn't seem too high for this build at least but its a great starting point if you can get at least 13k for it but have you decided if you're going to sale it or keep it?

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure yet. I’d like to do a giveaway but not sure on all involved with that yet.

I appreciate that crap outta you brother for your transparency with your entire process!! You are motivating the shit outta me! Haha 😂 💯

@BrandonBicasso

Жыл бұрын

Gone head and do it. Lol.

Uncle Nearest Bourbon 🥃 I hope to find a bottle of it this year.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

It’s delicious. Always got some on hand.

who you kiddin? you ain't no regular person brah! 750 credit! my name! very good info here !

Did you get a clean title with the bike? I’ve never seen a vehicle totaled by an insurance company get anything other than a salvage title after auction. If that’s what you have, could you talk about the inspections and paperwork necessary to get a rebuilt title? Also about the value difference between a clean titled vehicle and a rebuilt titled one? Thanks.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

It’s salvaged and I’ll talk about the inspection/rebuilt title process when that time comes.

What makes this build hard is the lack of used parts on the internet because it's a new model. Keep your head up because I think you'll still be ahead after it finished.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It’s a bit tough but I’m navigating it! I’ll explain how once it’s mostly done. Got some interesting stories and numbers.

What I gathered from this was that buying that bike was like ordering a pizza for delivery online. It might have started as a 13 dollar pizza, but by the time you put in the delivery fees, taxes, and then the tip for the driver, it ends up being 25.

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Essentially. But, knowing the price before you start makes it an easier pill to swallow and prepare for.

Damn bro, six grand before you even started rebuilding the bike. That's a tough pill to swallow, I can't imagine what the end game will tally up too. I would luv to attempt doing this method!

@BrandonBicasso

2 жыл бұрын

Who knows, but I'm gonna find out!

@petedavis1040

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonBicasso Can't wait to check out the upcoming progress.