Billy Lane How to Rake & Stretch a Harley-Davidson Chopper Frame Springer Front End Choppers Inc HD

[@MarkFishwick-g7k]

I'd pay good money to spend a few months in your workshop, helping out. I still have your book that was a gift for my birthday many years ago. Respect to a true legend. Thanks Billy 👍

[@Earlysport]

Great to see you building and sharing the builds here Billy, Keep it up mate 👍

[@campbellj20]

Finally! One of the only YT channels that puts out consistent quality videos! Thank you!

[@philmulrooney7020]

Love the way he holds his breath when he’s welding, complete concentration😊

[@petecohen2672]

Good to see ya still building old school bad ass chops! Love the mix between the vintage racers and bare bone choppers.

[@thomasburton4460]

When I first started watching Biker Build Off, I couldn't stand Billy. All those people seemed to have egos. Looking back on that show, he seemed to get a kick out of explaining everything like he is giving a lesson. And this channel is more of that. Favorite bike channel now!

[@anthonystrazza4586]

Nobody had more of an ego than that producer who was called “the chopper god” ….discovery went full tard with that

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thanks for coming back around. I like it a lot more here than I did on Discovery

[@thomasburton4460]

I love showing people the hubless bike and how you showed how it works.

[@jeffrydiamond]

Still one of the best craftsmen out there--and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@JoeFurtado-xv5no]

Billy great to see your content so happy to see you out there helping out the biker community. You are an inspiration to others keep the faith brother

[@rwally3able]

Thank you Billy, I love your bikes and you. You are very good at educating us on "how to" build bikes!!!!!

[@wes9090]

Been watching you from the very beginning over 20 years!! Learning a lot. Thanks for being so educational you have helped me so much!! Thanks Billy.

[@johnhall3860]

Man it’s great to see a new video brother. I start to withdraw without any Billy Lane videos after a little bit. I wish you had someone to help with production so we could see one a week. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for this one. You take care and stay safe.

[@jasonmyers3847]

Billy Lane is back!! Bad ass, Billy.

[@bendaves77]

That's awesome news about you having more choppers to build and knowledge to share..

[@ronsampservice3066]

Billy, I like how you've used the milling machine clamps on your jig setup! TRUE MACHINIST TRICKS!

[@MidwestCoupe]

Thank you for taking the time to share your craft and talent with us.

[@koreywilliams4570]

It's been my dream since I first watched the great biker build offs as a kid to build my own chopper. I built my own mini bike a couple years back and it turned out pretty good for having absolutely no clue what I was doing.

[@TrippinBusa]

Dang, I thought you would take these secrets to your grave and here you are giving them to the next gen of builders. Have an awesome day.

[@mlunden11]

Been following you for yrs. My opinion ur one of the best bike builders that ever lived. Keep doin what ur doing. Careful brother. Stay safe

[@tonyd3266]

Very happy to see the Choppers Inc logo in action again. I still sport the 44 revolver cylinder oil cap from the day on my ride...

[@stevenholt3709]

Billy I'm glad to see you are still at it!

[@tonyalexander3842]

It's great to watch someone with so much talent 👏 👏 👏 !

[@Hardball1Alpha]

Never expect your students to know what you know.. that's respect for the dignity of that student.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Agreed

[@RogerJG21]

Another great video Billy you should do a lot more videos.

[@georgef1176]

That jig is so sick. I don’t need one but I definitely want one. Thank you for sharing your awesome knowledge Billy!

[@RaiderX948]

A great design never ages.

[@richardhartley7094]

The blue chop is sweet👍

[@jamesweir2943]

anything you put your hand to and build is a winner sir.

[@rustyruss9485]

Thank you. Was like sitting on a milk crate in the corner watching a wizard work his magic on steel. Yeah, I'm a gear head geek....keep it coming!

[@grock5209]

Master class in progress 👨🏻‍🏫

[@chopperhehehe]

Blue is looking good Can't wait to see what's happening to younger version 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌️

[@donnyhud]

the big headlight on that bike looks incredible!! ... very nice man!

[@adZHARRISON]

love the dimensions and style of Blue and Co - have to look into that on my next build

[@adamlambert3892]

It’s refreshing to see your make some longer content 💯

[@ELECTRICEYE1776]

Awesome video. I'm starting welding school at the end of this month, and always wondered what the correct way to rake a frame was, thank you.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Knowing how to weld is one of the things I value most. Good for you, I wish you the kind of success welding has brought me.

[@ELECTRICEYE1776]

@@BillyLaneChoppers Thanks very much Billy, that means a lot to me. I'm 50yrs old and retired, so I'm excited to whip up some metal creations, Sincerely ⚡👁️⚡.

[@oldrover3007]

Good luck with your new education , I’m 68 and took a basic night class when I was 19 and have use my Welding abilities for my Bike and Hot Rod Hobbies over the years. Your never too old to learn a new skill ,especially Welding ! My Best to you Sir .

[@ELECTRICEYE1776]

@@oldrover3007 Thank you sir!

[@m.hildanhildan41]

U 1 man of a legend harley-davidson i like u creation i hope u mentaine

[@martinharris5017]

Good to see old Blue still running and looking good. I prefer the look of the Denver springer over the Paughco, sleeker lines. Looks like this will be a nice build!

[@rickrice5197]

Og build man! you are 😢still rocking...

[@roachcrew]

Oh man, wish I could afford to have you build me a custom chopper. Love your work man! Keep these build videos coming

[@gumrickzimmermann9605]

Beautiful work Billy Keep it up my good man

[@CUZ_2]

As always, real nice work Billy..

[@Gggggghhvvbbb]

Billy, I was 16 when I first saw you and Indian Larry on tv and I always admired you guys. short story I become a lighting guy for rock shows aka a roadie and I toured with Motörhead, and I miss lemmy man and if you would of ever met lemmy he would of loved you bro and been proud you wore a Motörhead shirt!

[@JamesDHendrickson]

Hey Billy, when I saw Blue pull onto the screen my heart lept, good to see you still have George's bike. I sent you a kite when you were away, and you gave me some good advice. Glad you are back at it and seem well. This bike was always my favorite of them all, and the only bike I still ride of all my builds is based on her, and your response to my letter. Seeing that psycho cycles sticker blew my mind again, bet you still have question mark rotors from that batch IL made too.

[@oldrover3007]

Great Stuff , always great information watching your Videos . Using a D. PEREWITZ video my wife got me for Christmas about a decade back I raked a Stock Springer Softail in my garage using the same type degree finder to kick the Stock Springer out just enough to make it look Cool . Skipped the Front Fender and I added a 240 rear tire Small Tank &Seat and not much else and it looked the nuts ,amazing what a proper Rake can do . Keep up the great education ! Thanks Again

[@RVAMotorsports]

I always thought blue would be so cool as a panhead!

[@Patriot-up2td]

Those are some damn fine looking welds Billy!

[@germanycustomchoppers]

Nice job

[@katana2665]

Loved seeing this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@michaelogden2359]

Awesome builds as always....

[@brandonjones152]

I’m glad he still does what he is good at s as bad shares

[@dhnvideos2859]

I really enjoy your video's. I grew up in NSB and always wanted to meet up with you. I've always appreciated the work you have done, keep it up. One day we cross paths at the old speedway or somewhere.

[@rectrorick]

Been a big fan of yours since I first saw you in the build off days, always watch your shows as you are a very good teacher and bad ass builder 👍🏻 love everything you do from parts to complete builds. Shame you haven't got a more in-depth show. But we will take whatever you can give us, bud. Keep it up! Thanks 😊

[@seanbaros-qe1rp]

Awesome vlog Billy!! Hope everything is going well!! Have a nice day!!

[@adamformanack318]

"What Up Bill" Nice Shirt Man...!!!!...😎💯✌All the bikes you build are cool man thank you !!!!

[@tomschauman4960]

As always…awesome Billy Lane!

[@nalbertgerber9930]

Dude these type of videos are so sick

[@jerrycobb5091]

Pretty cool old school i love it

[@stinde666]

Hell yeah , been waiting for a build 🎉

[@wlogue]

Enjoyed as always Mr. Lane! Thanks bud.

[@jonathanring1744]

Hell yeah bro looking forward to the work you put out been a fan since the build off days and been following ever since really love the work and love bro

[@stevedenman2199]

I love that ol chev pickup hes got

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Original Iowa farm truck, I bought it from Mike Wolfe from American Pickers. He regrets selling it to me now, I drive it daily

[@stevedenman2199]

Cool its a sweet ride Bill🤙

[@rzmod4766]

been following you for the whole ride..your an OG for sure billy.

[@douganderson771]

Nice clear explanation , answer's many questions I have had . Thanks

[@Seeker887]

Old jammers handbook had a page explaining raking, trail and how to figure how much over the fork needs to be to get the look desired. Bought that parts catalog new . Wish I still had it . Anyone remember jammers handbooks? 70’s I believe

[@kawasakichopshop2759]

Choppers for life!

[@ayev8tor]

Best wishes from Phoenix. Thank you

[@theobviouschicken]

amped for more inshop fabrication. Way out of my abilities but super awesome to see and more importantly understand what goes into the fabrications. 👍

[@1stGregA]

Billy one quick (un-related to this post) question. Have you ever met the Dragon Man from Colorado Springs, or been to his shop. It looks pretty amazing. Easy to see you two as close friends and associates. Thanks

[@alvintarrer6914]

Awsome job for a stepper😂,have a blessed one 👍☕️☕️✌️

[@Boreascorax]

That WR sure hits a good lick for a 45!

[@timothydraper3687]

Am liking the Motorhead t-shirt.

[@thedragon2299]

Awesome video! Looks like your back in Florida again.

[@stuck420psycho]

Takes me back to when I first saw your work on biker build off, thank you for showing us your tricks of the trade. Would this be considered a mild stretch and rake or more on the wild side?

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

It’s over 45 degrees, I consider that to be a lot. 33-38 degrees rake is in the “mild” zone. Thanks for watching. Great question.

[@craigd1275]

The chopper craze is over, and only the true builders are still building choppers.😊 The posers have left the scene. .

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

So true. But I’ve seen the chopper craze come & go four times in 36 years. It ALWAYS comes back

[@boarder989]

Awesome man LOVE your videos!

[@Sugar_b0nez]

Hey billy. Trying to figure out a frame geometry question, which I think I know the answer to but want to confirm. If I want to add 2” of stretch to the down tubes of a frame, but want to maintain the same rake angle of the neck, won’t I still need to add stretch to the top tube as well? So that it just projects the front end out more in the same angle. Been researching this for a little bit but no cold hard answer as there’s a million ways to do this. New to chopping. Thank you!

[@Edward-uw3qj]

Love the way they sit awesome stats

[@AJC-jo3ds]

What about the trail measurement, is that not important on springers?

[@MotorheadRedo]

Good Video! Interesting to see how that's done. Are people still buying choppers?

[@mpojr]

like your work Billy

[@markdeutsch4783]

Awesome job and great description of what you did. Love bike so far and love the 37 Chevy truck very nice. The 45 is that your race bike?

[@manuelserrano1428]

Eres un artista lo q ases son obras maestras saludos desde mexico 🤠🤠👍👍👍

[@joshuasayles3262]

Awsome job looks sweet

[@johngranata5515]

I liked Sugar Bears springers with the way oversized rockers

[@Z11KUSTOM]

*Nice clear explanation, thanks*

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

One of the things I failed to mention is that I weld at 160 amps

[@Z11KUSTOM]

Ok

[@fredrickhaemker8434]

Bill, would you ever use a smaller rear tire like the rear of the 45?

[@swaterman08]

cant wait to see the new show

[@westcoast3595]

It really sucked you loosing the show years ago. Itsa good thing you got going here tho. Did you use a grinder for those perfect tube notches?

[@jps226]

love thse videos, so cool how you're able to change whatever you need to get the bike exactly how you want it. When you say it's a 65 panhead, is that off a 65, or a new reproduction?

[@Kiz552]

What's the top speed of the flathead racer.

[@chrisk6414]

Awesome to see you coming out with new bikes. Can’t wait to see them…you still in Melbourne?

[@georgef1176]

I always love how you do the big buell style rear brakes. Beautiful pieces of artwork. Hey do you still have that crazy hubless bike? That thing was insane. All your bikes are so sick.

[@TedCookHVAC]

Awesome !!

[@davidrayner9832]

What he says at 7.35 is profound. If it hasn't had its frame altered or 'chopped', it's not a chopper. The owners of so many custom bikes claim to have built choppers when they have not.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Amen!

[@medvedmedvedoff4803]

4:20 Heheh, I hold my breath too when doing welds :))

[@robertrusso877]

Billy, how do you determine the height of where the neck goes relative to the backbone and down tubes? Is it just centered between them or do you leave more space at the top or bottom?

[@JUNJUN-lw2vr]

That Harley is sweet!!!

[@kennethwise7108]

Would LOVE to see a carbureted M8 chopper

[@nancyweems5270]

Nice work

[@papawpaul]

Jesse James ain't telling these tricks ❤

[@joshthomas6410]

Any of those going to be for sale or are they being built for people, what’s the build time for a bike of your now Billy ?