⚡️ 1942 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead History & Restoration Review!!!

Hey Everyone! Last summer we did a 10,000 mile service on this beautiful 1942 Harley-Davidson EL model. Our shop finished restoring this 42 back in 2011. We had a chance to meet up with Jason, the owner of this fine machine and got some fun riding footage.
Be prepared, this is our longest video! With all of the history of the year and this being such a deluxe bike from factory there was a lot to cover! Also, since Matt has been super busy restoring bikes and frames over the winter, I gave my hand at narrating the history section of our video. I hope you have all had a great winter working on your machines and that you are able to enjoy riding them this summer! And that you enjoy our little video on old 1942 Harley Knuckleheads!
Best,
Brittney O!

[@bytorz]

Thanks, guys for all you do for these old machines.

[@bbrubble9328]

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make these videos,and sharing your knowledge with all of us who are tuning in from all around the world,we really appreciate it

[@atcjoe1600]

Thank you for the history lesson. Ladies that like motorcycles are a rare breed, keep ‘em coming.

[@ronlind1757]

Such an amazing video! Great information on the history and details of this model in that era. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@leetownsend46]

Thanks guys every day is a skool day 😁

[@michaelhogan9053]

Thanks for what you guys do!! Rock on freaky dudes, or whatever the kids say.

[@panhead5565]

thanks for posting

[@KipKotler]

Thanks for posting another great video & info!

[@DJPTEXAS]

Hard to believe how great it looks now after all those years selling ice cream in Mexico ! Great job !

[@lukemurdock2236]

Thanks for the education I have used your 1936-1942 Knucklehead videos for research ! It is amazing the Motor company lost WS Harley and W. Davidson in 1942 and 1943 and remained in business ! Just goes to show how solid of a design those OHV models were ..... Arther Passed in 1950! 1936 was a landmark year for sure and in my opinion there would not another until the introduction of the soft tail line in 1983! Not as dramatic as 1936 but the company had certainly turned the cornor from a not-so-happy time in the companies history. Good Work ya bunch of Knuckleheads...... meant as a compliment in every way !

[@nickharris5475]

So awesome Matt and Brit. Love ya work guys, awesome informative videos as always. I really love these short docos y’all are doing because I come away with more knowledge. Can’t wait for the cool bike films to start on the flattys

[@carlscyclesupply]

Thanks for your support! It’s really an in depth video, I am happy you like the new video!

[@davidortiz173]

I just found your channel! I love old bikes and was a motorcycle mechanic for 20 years! You could say my favorite motorcycle is an old broken motorcycle! I totally can connect with this channel!

[@Wootangtw]

They definitely used a lot of thought out parts ..and made them look good…awesome video thanks…

[@normberg1]

Great videos!!! I can't wait for the next one.

[@carlscyclesupply]

We are in the process of restoring a 43 right now so the next one will just feature history and we will share a bit about the restoration process. Thanks for tuning in!

[@GodInTheMachine]

Great video

[@joeoregan170]

Love the knuckles. Much love from perth western Australia 🇦🇺

[@papichulo5552]

Looove this channel!!

[@magnusvalente8589]

So much information, wow!! Thank you for sharing!! 💯💯💯

[@carlscyclesupply]

It’s our pleasure! Thanks for watching !!

[@adammucci]

Nice Matt !

[@dennismatzke6435]

Hey thank you very much fantastic video great information

[@boguszbarczewski3783]

Hey there Olson Family! Great video as always, I love the Skyway Blue 42 - such well optioned bike and a beautiful restoration. I have a couple of questions about the options packages. In minute 2:29 of your video you showcase a list of all the options and 3 option packages. Were those packages only available from the 1942 onwards or earlier as well? Is this list from a book that can be found on the internet somewhere? I guess what I am trying to ask is this - is there a complete list of all the options and option packages available about each year of production of the knuckleheads? Thanks in advance and have a great rest of your week! PS: I will be anxiously awaiting the video on 1943 and the war era knuckles ;)

[@jimkraft9445]

My first Harley was a 1942 flat head back in 1955. I was 14. Lots of fun on that one. Wish I had kept it.

[@Andersoncycles]

Hi guys, thanks for the great content. I have a 42 Knuckle head bobber project and I’d like to paint my lifter blocks and oil pump white. Do you know the actual colour name or paint code so I can be correct in the colour I choose ? Any help would be appreciated, keep up the great videos and thank you

[@claridenfirn1994]

Wow - and again, great music in the background - what is this latino song in the beginning?

[@carlscyclesupply]

It’s an old recording! I’ll have to go back and check! Sorry usually I’m good at listing all the music and where to obtain it but it’s getting warm here now so it’s time to film, get breakin miles on the freshly restored customer bikes and now that it’s nice we have yard work to do lol! I’ll be sure to look it up tomorrow and get back to you!

[@koolaidacidkilla179]

Beautiful!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

There was some quality of Knuckle heads made for the army 🪖.

[@tuniedoes]

Great video Brittany and Matt! Great information and history on ‘42. ❤

[@mryovas588]

Great video , easy listening and makes the technical info simple to understand. well done

[@ARROGANSCOTT]

Great job, this is a great video!👍

[@Glyder1959]

Love the information guys. Great video as always.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

My uncle would say that $500 would buy the best bike in the world or the worst car in the world 🌎.

[@dustyfarmer]

Liked and subscribed from Bungendore, Australia.

[@patrickpoulin3742]

One mistake tombstone tail light came out in 1939 i believe.

[@carlscyclesupply]

Nope, starting 1939 through 1941 they had beehive tail lights with clips. They used similar beehive tail lights in 42 however they had screws instead of clips. Tombstone tail lights came out in 1947. I love them both and if any one is holding out on a beehive tail light for a 1940, please reach out lol I need one for my 40! Best, Brittney!

[@mikewaite3746]

Geez you can watch this video at twice speed and the person talking sounds like normal speech lol😅

[@carlscyclesupply]

Lol I’m not sure that’s a good thing or a bad thing! 🤣