Billy Lane Harley-Davidson WR Crash Daytona Bike Week Sons of Speed Vintage Motorcycle Racing Prep

[@JR-bj3uf]

I am going to quote my old boss who was a Harley wrench from way back "taking a good crap before the race saves as much weight as you get from drilling holes in everything."

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

…..but what kind of KZbin video would that make? Very funny quote, actually. Thanks for watching & sharing

[@hyperluminalreality1]

Do both. Win that neck and neck finish.

[@boycottjews]

More weight in muscles is better than more dead metal weight. Really only matters if you're on the same bike, but also I like the lightweight feeling of a light bike even if I'm slower than someone that took a bigger shit.

[@user-ellievator]

That's why you need to eat swiss cheese.

[@corey6393]

Back in my mountain biking days I hung out with the serious guys that would spend $200 to shave a few grams from their bike, and brag about it over beers at the end of the ride. I was broke, with a shitty bike, but kept up with most of them just fine. When I told them I much preferred to take a two pound shit to save weight before a ride, I no longer was invited to hang out with them.

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Great content Billy, and glad to see your friend walked away from his 80+ mph crash. Hope you do more harley racing videos. Thanks for sharing

[@blucheer8743]

Yep what he said! Thx for the great content!

[@699669king]

@@blucheer8743 What you said as well ^^^^^^^^^

[@DK-jg5vk]

A great bike builder like Billy Lane looks at a crashed vintage Harley and sees an opportunity to build it back even better.

[@mikewalker2308]

A S

[@roachcrew]

Love watching sons of speed races. Glad he was able to walk away after the spill. Nice mods on the race bike!

[@jakesmith3571]

Thanks man. (technically I jogged it off lol)

[@robertreep913]

Hey Billy, I figured u hear this all the time but I've been watching u build bikes since I was a little kid. U rock bro, keep em coming.

[@robertreep913]

Also, I know I'm WAY late on this, but RIP Indian Larry. I stopped watching Biker Build off after that. You and him were two of my biggest idols in the bike building world. To watch him go like that still makes me cry.

[@nicholasyoder]

Glad ole boy was okay. Always love watching Billy build on stuff. Always unique.

[@jasonwidman2193]

just an awesome video Mr. Lane, and I don't ever say anything on social media, I have enjoyed pretty much every thing you have ever worked on over all these years👍

[@fearsomename4517]

Greatness is a process. Sons of Speed, indeed. I love vintage racing.

[@BattleHorsecycles]

I enjoy your videos Billy! I work on bikes in my garage for friends and neighbors and have for years and dream of doing it for a living! Your living the dream man!! I get a lot of ideas from watching you fab thanks brother!!

[@joechancio5177]

Its great to see billy at it again. I been a fan since the buildoff days over 20yrs now. Wow time dont stop.

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

time stopped for the man he killed.

[@joechancio5177]

@@HashiAkitaPuppy what a jackass thing to say.

[@RVAMotorsports]

I've learned so much from watching you. Thanks man! So good to learn from one of my heroes.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hi Chris how are you doing. I hope your day was good 😊

[@RVAMotorsports]

@@mariarusso1155 it's been a great day. Rode my bike a couple hundred miles, got some sun, ate some rad Mexican food... can't complain at all

[@mariarusso1155]

@@RVAMotorsports That’s nice to hear Chris. Thank you for writing me back. I’m in Minnesota, just looking for a new friendship and I hope you don’t mind.

[@rustyshackleford5083]

Billy I love when you teach.There isn't a lot of masters teaching apprentices.U really teach shit people need to know you're awesome man!

[@alvaroquiroz3313]

Among the most selfless and generous men are those that teach and freely give their knowledge and wisdom.

[@hyperluminalreality1]

I love the fab work. I was thinking that straight peg will dig in when layed down. Glad Jake explained what happened here in the comments. Glad it was a routine lay down and slide.

[@jimmybritt9537]

I didn't even know Billy was still alive , happy to see he is still doing his thing 👍👍🇺🇸

[@mariarusso1155]

Hi Jimmy how are you doing. I hope your day was good 😊

[@janwillemsteenhuisen1550]

Billekont billy😊

[@oldrover3007]

Excellent Craftsman , every time I watch Billy’s videos I improve my Fabrication skills not to mention Seeing some great Old Iron ! Thanks Again 👍

[@romandybala]

Coupla questions. What's the point of drilling chain primary?Chains dont build heat like a belt. By drilling fins on head you are removing metal from cooling surfaces which pull heat from engine. So it is actually counter productive. Consider why air cooled engines have fins. To remove heat.

[@geedubb-q1u]

Beautiful bikes. Luv the old style racing.

[@rustyshackleford4059]

Whats the chance a guy could get a couple of those fuel fittings? That's genius. I'm just a solo wrencher on bikes. Been a fan a long time. You're knowledge has been priceless to me over the years. Be cool to have something you made on my bikes. Sometimes it's the little things I like best. Don't care how long I have to wait just put me on a list somewhere and send me an invoice. \m/

[@zwastiunburzy3688]

Okay. Somebody take the damn drill from Billy!😂

[@albertkinney8021]

Miss ya Billy last I saw ya was in Charleston SC at the fairgrounds keep being you.

[@blucheer8743]

That was a work of art! Beautiful!

[@adamhoffman3687]

Since you moved the left peg up higher would it be unreasonable to put a wear plate on the primary at the angle it would touch the ground? Something hard that would not dig in . Cold roll or ar500?

[@throttledavidson1241]

Reminds me comming home from the bar last night!Cheers Billy keep em comming!

[@boycottjews]

Nice. I was also riding under the influence yesterday. Before I turned on the bike I was pretty sure I should lay on the ground instead lol. Was way out on a trail smoking blunts though not at a bar. Unfortunately bars in america arent full of European women so I'm spoiled from when I lived in Germany. Can't stand lard girls.

[@teeceemoo]

Ride on. thanks for you sharing so much knowledge to us common folk.

[@Bohica-tq3ps]

Great video. Love the old flat track Harleys.

[@tedvolz9674]

So what caused the lay down? scrapped primary cover or new peg?

[@bryanluntz1603]

Such a cool bike Billy Great mods They all made sense Would be a great old school race🏁 Glad you were alright Jake👍

[@jakesmith3571]

Thanks man! The art of the low-slide, which I've seem to have practiced a decent amount in my life.

[@bryanluntz1603]

@@jakesmith3571 Looked cool on camera👍

[@beerandgasolinemagazine5581]

Nice work, love the drilled cooling fins. Was that for weight saving, better cooling or both? Trying to wrap my head around it...surface area vs air flow. I need to make my way to Daytona one of these days, would love to photograph the races. Starting a new job soon so maybe next year when I have some vacation time.

[@waynemetevia7983]

Thank you sir for another great video. Always enjoy watching you work in your shop. Oh how I wish I had your gift and talent for working on bikes. 👍

[@BonnScott1980]

Really good video dude, the craftsmanship tutorial is awesome.

[@johnhall3824]

Great video, Billy. Have you ever used the titanium or (old school) silica heat wrap tape? I always thought it looked racy and cool. Thanks and keep it up!

[@keithedwards7882]

Leathers saved my ass once, looks like they worked for him to, I always cringe when I see these kids running around on crotch rockets, in shorts and a tank top and a pair of Crocs, sorry to concentrate on the negative first, but the way you kinda explain whats going on as your fabricating just awesome, even your camera work is truly next level, just a joy to watch, I learn something new every time, keep up the incredible work, your a true craftsman.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Glad you are enjoying this. Leathers have saved me, too. I only ride in long pants & boots

[@Tanman799]

Hello Billy wow beautiful motorcycle and so glad no one was hurt but I am curious as to why you the left foot peg doe not fold and why is it so long I raced dirt track for years always used a short folding peg with spring to keep it down automotive brake return springs work great very strong some guys would use old inner tube cut like large rubber bands wrapped around peg and hooked underneath to a wire tie or hook go fast stay safe give er gas!

[@craigglass2603]

Love the videos, Billy. Can you show or explain how to build harley Frankenstein motors.

[@lenjames]

Thanks Billy for another great vid.

[@jonz5978]

Glad he was able to walk away 👍🏻. Thanks for video

[@honestpainter]

You are a very gifted person. Great work Billy .

[@kirbyglover3868]

That was funny the way you threw away the packing from the pipes 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@ELECTRICEYE1776]

What made him crash? Looks like the back end slipped out from under him🤔

[@441rider]

I drilled a BSA clutch basket once for a Weslake bike it spun way faster and had better oil cooling. Nice real world shop work,

[@atlas-x5717]

Awesome fun!!! 👍🏼 Love doing that stuff ! Except for the crash that sucks. At least OK. If you don’t crash once in while you’re not racing not pushing it hard enough.

[@Jdigger4130]

Very cool man!!!! Love it that ya show ya don’t need a million bucks to be wayyyyyy cool!!!

[@tomelwich49]

Great no nonsense video BL!

[@rtrottier14]

it's good he walked away.... how was the bike?

[@Michael666CA]

What about with the cylinders off drilling holes threw the fins. Im assuming would yield the same results.

[@chevyblazer944]

Glad your ok ? How bad it hurt the bike and what mods you going to add back to it in the rebuild ?

[@thelandrethfarm4782]

Thanks Billy, that bike sounds super strong!

[@trooperspirit]

Wicked, one day I will make it, to watch Billy. Love the mods to the racer, do the drilled head fins add much to the cooling? hope she rebuilds ok, and better after the spill, glad Jake Smith walked away unharmed. Love the Indian Larry knife. what number do you have? as I have the #2 Whiteknuckler Indian Larry drop point... LLR from the UK

[@bullast2046]

Was that a supertrapp you chopped up? Nice

[@andrewslagle1974]

Another great video ,hope you and your family are well!

[@stephenbonshire5678]

And that's the reason for good leathers!!!!😅 the bike sounds Great tjo🤙🇺🇸🙏

[@mariarusso1155]

Hi Stephen how are you doing. I hope your day was good 😊

[@corey6393]

I may have missed it, but how did you mount that heat shield to the exhaust? Did you weld a couple of nuts to the exhaust pipe for those Allen head bolts to thread into, or is it strapped around the pipe? Looks very clean either way, just curious.

[@ronaldhellengreen7063]

Thanks for another great video, really like the fabrication ones. PEACE ✌️

[@stevereed8786]

Billy, would you tell me more about the WhiteKnuckle Knife (4.25) Love the Tribute to Indian Larry. Elaborate ah little.

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Very cool and very dangerous ! Those may be old motorcycles but when you put someone like Billy Lane to work on it , it’s going to be fast !

[@ulhpilot7757]

Why not belt drive? Also, I was going to ask if that was a repop primary cover that was cheesed, but it being Billy, no way. Heads? Castings look a little rough so maybe. Awesome build. I'd love to bob my ULH like that!!

[@ericgoodro7127]

Always wanted to race a bike! Has to be fun. Good luck in the future.

[@carlmorgan8452]

Was the bike OK 👍

[@mariopotuznik8002]

Is it fair to assume the peg was to high?

[@giancarlovaresio2527]

bravo billy...ottimo lavoro.! SPETTACOLO☝️

[@matrox]

So what caused the wreck???

[@rustyshackleford5083]

I'm coming from Japanese bikes.Ive learned everything Harley from you!!

[@DH432hrtz]

Hey Billy longtime fan / love that your doing these races. Larry I'm sure is there in spirt! Q is the holes for weight or style Cheers Bro love what you do...... Doug😎

[@justpain365]

Nice idea on alteterations , I thought it was all good work man.. no risk no reward right..👍 🚬☕🐧

[@mrbritcoinnakamoto2793]

iv got an opportunity to buy a bike you built 2007 Harley-Davidson 1600cc Custom Chopper By Billy Lane of Choppers what would you value it at to you

[@larryworkman1689]

HOLY MOLY HOW IS MY BROTHER DOING BUBBA BLACKWELL IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME GOD BLESS YOU I AM SO THANKFUL TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND TO HAVE GROWN UP WITH YOU ♥️♥️♥️♥️🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@karensavarese5684]

OUCH! Glad Jake walked away OK! Great video,, Love Ya Billy,,,DuBs,,,

[@jakesmith3571]

Thanks

[@Firestorm637]

Glad not hurt. Need a full face helmet on the track.

[@Anuskasv0]

That's one cool flattie, love that Mesinger seat.

[@freemenofengland2880]

Good to see the beard doing its job when you hit the banking. 👍😁

[@warddodd]

What size was the fuel outlet tapped for on the S&S mod?

[@thangknowa3288]

Your choice for lack of PPE in the shop as well as in the race is duly noted.

[@tommygreer9921]

Way cool Billy thanks for sharing

[@thompsonjerry3412]

How did the bike fair?

[@vinceaikens195]

Welcome to the fast lane. Lol I've done that a few times and flattened my derby cover and made a candy dish or ash tray. I have the whole set. Lol

[@hellohun7331]

So, the foot peg is the first to scrape asphalt.

[@samjones-ou3bn]

wow great vid need more of races glad brother ok

[@jaybyrd5556]

He’s really great at drilling holes. Way to go Billy

[@1941392]

I think Billy has been drilling holes most of his life

[@dustingoulding9320]

Salute to the ol school Iron City beer can with the 70`s super Steelers!🍻

[@philip0148]

I don't get it..wear the protective jacket, pants, boots, gloves, but then only a three quarter helmet.

[@reidspeed77]

Folding foot peg ?

[@albertmichall5732]

Sure glad for leathers Thank you , Billy Lane

[@toddclark332]

It can be fixed Billy's on it❤, 👍😁🇱🇷 dude them are some sick ass bike s

[@robertburke3316]

What’s the top speed you reach on straightaway? Great stuff.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

90-94mph

[@timothyfechter5977]

It must feel like 150 thanks for sharing 👍

[@farmerkevin]

Wow, what a cool bike. Big fan of the speed holes, adding lightness is the key to going fast. I'll assume the bike will be back in action soon. Subscribed.

[@mariarusso1155]

Hi Kevin how are you doing. I hope your day was good 😊

[@donnieporter7890]

Wow great video thank u

[@jasonstormoen]

Glad Jake walked away. You do badass work brother. I wish Josh Owens was that lucky, poor guy just got downgraded from ICU. I am gonna try and make the benefit ride Moonshiner Tim Smith put together.

[@treedubya]

i like your editing style.

[@treedubya]

Report the impersonating bot plz

[@billwyrick1988]

Did he get any road rash?

[@jakesmith3571]

No.. I just had a little cherry on my left but cheek and some bruised ribs.

[@mikegracie7887]

Iron City Pittsburgh Steelers beer can !!! Priceless !!

[@charlescurtis1042]

Thank you for keeping it real

[@crippleguy415]

Two things a builder never wants Toruń out of are cut off wheels, and brake clean

[@victorylibrary9597]

The bike shown may be numbered "WR", but the cylinders & heads are plain-Jane 129-36/361 low performance cylinder castings used on every 45 1936-73. Somehow the master builder ignored the sharp angle the clutch cable takes exiting the sheath.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

I’ve read some of your books and respect your knowledge, but I can say with 100% certainty you’re wrong on this one. You might be looking at old videos when the bike had a WLD engine installed. This is all WR with roller cams, canted valves, & tappet assemblies. This bike hung with three of the fastest, seasoned WR’s running it’s first time on the track- something not possible with plain Jane cylinders & heads. The master builder intentionally moved the clutch pedal rearward, changing the angle of the cable. Been racing them this way for a long time, the cable doesn’t seem to mind as much as you do. Sons of Speed runs March, May, & October. We prove our point & weed out the a-holes at the track, not at the keyboard. If you don’t want to be a part of that, STFU.

[@Recycledhooligan]

Good to hear he’s ok.& I know you can rebuild the bike.haven’t seen a vintage style race.looks interesting 9:24

[@grantbierlmeier7641]

How much do you think the bike weighs in race trim?

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

probably around 425 pounds. I'm using aluminum hubs & rims, which sheds a lot of weight

[@grantbierlmeier7641]

@@BillyLaneChoppers ya gets that rotating mass down too 👍👊

[@boycottjews]

Wow still more than I figured. Time to recast the blok in aluminum!

[@Tanman799]

Wow I would have guessed around 350lbs that frame must be pretty heavy remember reading that HD was cheating when they built the WR racers which was supposed to be the same as stock bikes the frame was built using much thinner tubing and saved a lot weight.

[@theirishman8356]

Great vid BL.☘️🇺🇸

[@enigmasvids9615]

That's one lucky guy Billy, coming off the bike at that speed. Do you know what caused the fall? Obviously it wasn't the left hand side peg that caught. As an aside Billy, do you know what balance factor was used on the engine and if you don't mind, what model and size S&S carb is fitted to the WR? Hope the bike is rebuildable. Enjoy watching you fabricate stuff. Cheers ~ Vince (from Oz Downunder)

[@victorylibrary9597]

The S&S is the "too big" model.

[@danamuise4117]

drilling holes in the cooling fins reduces the surface area and their ability to cool, not to mention making them super fragile.

[@MarcS4R]

racing with no full face helmet would not be my choice , but it seems the rider is ok , glad he is

[@JEFFGRANGER0810]

WHY DIDNT YOU MAKE THAT FOOT PED FOLDABLE?