Junkyard Harley Knucklehead Resurrection : Billy Lane How To Rescue Engine Weld Machining Repair

[@beachbarlouie]

I like it. Because, no distracting background music, just good fabrication and banter!

[@drift13b]

I love these videos. Just you talking while working. I will listen to these kind of videos while I’m working in the shop.

[@jonathanbaker7429]

❤well said fred

[@pauldutram455]

I'm an old guy and all you hear now a day's is about how all the skilled craftsmen are gone and nobody cares. You really put that myth to bed. Thanks, I really enjoyed that!

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

I’m glad to hear it, thanks for sharing

[@pauldutram455]

@@BillyLaneChoppers do you still have a shop where you do customers bikes? I went to your shop in Melbourne many years ago.

[@ronniehdable]

Great comment

[@Vipersshorts]

​@@BillyLaneChoppers Your are the one who got me to go to school Graduated Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Late/Early model Harley Davidson Honda Universal Technical institute Automotive technology 2 I know it's not enough it takes years of experience and wrenching plenty of people will say negative things about MMI I also planning on going to college for Mechanical engineering and specializing in Automotive I want to thank you for the inspiration to learn and get the basic foundation to start with appreciated all the chopper build you did on TV really did go to school because of you and Indian Larry

[@jediknight1294]

​@@BillyLaneChoppersif I could I'd just spend days hanging out at your shop trying to learn. I really want to build a bike because of your work

[@rustyruss9485]

Brilliantly explained process. What a naturally great teacher you are. This is how a generation motivates the next. Inspiring 👏

[@mikeschwendeman4403]

Without having seen this video, I wouldn't have thought this was possible. Nice craftsmanship!!!

[@LouisEvangelista007]

Billy amazing repair! Great job and creativity

[@briantinman9370]

Billy, you can calmly explain everything so fluently!! You are the best guy to watch and listen to, hands down!!! Rock on OLD SCHOOL BROTHER!!

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thank you for the comment

[@robertfury295]

Great comeback Billy. You’ve done a great job reinventing yourself. I mean that to be a compliment sir. Cheers.

[@johnhall3860]

Billy you are definitely the Doctor Frankenstein of the motorcycle world brother. That was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait to see what you show us next unbelievable. You take care and stay safe my brother.

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

It is pretty damn cool to learn from my generations OG

[@mbspillane9684]

I Frankenstein, is a movie I just viewed, blah… good God, such a blessed hand

[@wildwilley1912]

"It's pronounced fränken schteen"!! "We're all lucky that Billy takes the time". Broke the mold when this kat was made.

[@mrantone916]

Hold my beer!!!! 🍻. Legends and masters at work never taken for granted , thank you sir .

[@TheScottReaproject]

Absolutely phenomenal. I watched this totally mesmerised. Incredible craftsmanship. ♠️😎

[@skrimpdaddy]

I am a complete noob to machining, but man to see you explain the process and the tooling. I would have thought that was a total loss. What is this planet going to do when there are no more men left to do this kind of heavy lifting.... great work!

[@user-se5zz3yj9c]

Who is gonna fill their Boots..if we are smart enough to ask it…speaking only for myself…It’s time to connect the dots of what I’ve been shown…and start mentoring what I know..to a Kid….there is a hunger out there for Skill set Knowledge….unfortunately it’s post 30 and pre 17…..The TikTokr will pay severely for a skill set they mock…or..rely on Socialist Marxist Gov to get it for free…🤷‍♂️FJB

[@mpista7182]

Can't you leave your damn politics out of this. I watch this channel to learn and leave all the bullshit behind just like when I'm riding. My father was an aerospace machinist (Rocket Research) and watching Billy helps me understand what his life was like. @@user-se5zz3yj9c

[@horseshoemountainprojects8144]

@@user-se5zz3yj9c Who's gonna fill their shoes Who's gonna stand that tall Who's gonna play the Opry And the Wabash Cannonball Who's gonna give their heart and soul To get to me and you Lord I wonder, who's gonna fill their shoes?

[@user-se5zz3yj9c]

@@horseshoemountainprojects8144 turns out I’m pretty dang lucky, for all that good advice, those hard to find words of wisdom, hold up here in my mind, and just when I lost my way, or I’ve got too many choices, I hear voices, I hear voices.. May WE be a voice of TRADES and SKILLS that give many help, service, and in return live a life where every sense was enabled, LOVED and CUSSED, satisfaction of getting a job done and a living to be Thankful for👊🇺🇸👊

[@Big.Duke.Six.]

Can’t imagine what an opportunity “interning “ for Billy Lane would be. Would be an honor.

[@112369shorty]

I can’t believe I just watched this,just amazing,he just knows his craft.

[@tomupchurch4911]

Good hands & good eye.Well done man.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thank you, my eye & my hands are my gifts

[@tomupchurch4911]

@@BillyLaneChoppers Cop: "Your eyes look glassy. Have you been doing drugs?" Biker: "Your eyes look glazed. Have you been doing donuts?"

[@bthaxthaxton4821]

Amazing work Billy! Your idea on keeping the castings bolted together really paid off! Every welder knows how hard it is to work on cast metals! I really hope the next generation takes heed to all your knowledge and your skills! Great job!!!

[@briang3287]

Watching this as a welder is mind blowing! You turned something most people would consider junk back into a gem!

[@fearsomename4517]

I have nothing but mad respect from me to you, Billy

[@chimpfoos65]

MR LANE you are a GREAT CRAFTSMAN AND TO ME YOU BUILD THE MOST BAD ASS MACHINES OF ALL BUILDERS

[@MF-wi2bx]

Enjoyed the video from start to finish! Being able to look over your shoulder and learn is really a highpoint in my day. Thanks!

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

Ditto dude

[@MeanGreene87]

Finally a guy with an engineering degree that knows how to build. Thank you for making this video

[@frankkelly2245]

Billy you’re a Dr. and an artist.

[@earleighheights2432]

Over the years I've come to learn that this type of skill and level of experience has to come from a real craftsman.

[@BPantherPink]

OMG...OMG...OMG... You Sir are truly the motorcycle whisperer...THIS WAS LITERALLY UNBELIEVABLE !!! ❤❤❤

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

@@BPantherPink Thank you. The outcome surprised me

[@patrickbellefleur5508]

Forreal man.

[@japfourme381]

Fantastic work, that’s another engine you’ve saved from the motorcycle graveyard!!

[@swaterman08]

Huge Flex Bro..... Always a pleasure to watch someone do what I would have thought was the impossible.

[@merlinwag]

Thank you for taking the time to put this video together Billy! What an amazing process from a true craftsman. I can’t even imagine how much time you have in this repair, but that old knuckle being back together for another generation or two to appreciate is priceless!

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulmcneil5529]

Keep up the good work I love seeing the old come back.

[@dougbowles421]

Super cool another knucklehead on the road. Fantastic work

[@stevenmederi4266]

Billy lane , master mechanic , your knowledge is amazing , you remind me of the professor's I watched work on patients , sir you are good

[@glennstatham960]

Man, if I hadn't seen that with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it! Those cases were junk! And you fixed that huge window in them, brought them back to life!!!

[@nickyborrisino]

Kick-ass as usual. Loved seeing you work back in the day when Indian Larry was still around.

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I have so much respect for people without the words "I can't" in their vocabulary. Nice job. Thanks for taking us along.

[@kennethhowell148]

to build uo the casing on the engine was awsome, what a chalenge and the patience it takes to do so well done

[@RT10Viperman]

Billy you are a master craftsman. Thanks for bringing this one back from the grave.

[@fsctrucking]

I had no idea you had a KZbin Channel. Glad to see you on here and still at it!

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thank you for watching and I hope you come back for more

[@FTW1374]

Billy these videos are a window into your world and its like watching a master at work. Your knowledge and talent is seemingly endless and I for one am incredibly thankful to you for sharing your skills knowledge and artistry.

[@guillermocarrillo3959]

Great video! Concise explanations before the actual operation, no blah blah talk like some other other you-tubers. To bad there aren’t too many others that can do this type of work.

[@user-se5zz3yj9c]

Excellent description…”welding is just a casting without a mold”… Nice….Cheers from Alaska AK49 👊🇺🇸👊

[@Craig-t1d]

I’ve learned more from your genius and superb craftsmanship than other builder! Thank you sir for sharing you knowledge and super talent! Your my hero dude !!!!!

[@441rider]

Practical skills never die, you can tap coarse emory sand paper stippling on fresh weld to get close to factory or rough diamond dremel tip. Thanks for taking the time to film,

[@mattmason1100]

100% when you love what u do! Thank you for the video

[@alcaponey1986]

Amaaaaaazing work Mr. Lane and that's why YOU make the big bucks!!!!

[@Beyondthebark1]

Bro your really the man , I don’t know anyone who would consider doing that so confidently. I think it’s just awesome to see someone just in and is not scared to just go for it! Your a master craftsman for sure!

[@Ocgt]

I remember watching Billy in biker build off yearssss back. Glad to see he’s still putting in work with the metal. always such a cool dude and amazing work 💪💪

[@frankeberhart265]

Billy, you are the man! I will work for you, for free, any day and time just to learn from you! Learned a ton watching this video! Thank you!

[@thesoundtree]

Thank you Dr. Lane for taking the time to making a detailed instructional video. Really nice work.

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

any repair on that damaged casing will be done my a MAGICIAN with GODLY hands = well done sir !

[@morrelljw]

You sir are equal parts artist, machinist, mechanic and mad man! Great work brother! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ASH-mo4qg]

Amazed by your work. I just saw you Jessie, and Paul Senior are going to do a show together. I look forward to becoming a member. If I had to summarize your philosophies, it would be this- The three of y’all are tasked with building a bracket. Billy jumps in the dumpster, finds a piece of metal and says I can make this work, massages the metal and does so. Jessie says I will forge it from scratch and does so. Paul Senior says let me call XXXXXX company. He owes us a favor. We will get him to build the bracket. And he does so. In the 321. Remember your shop on US-1. Thanks for doing us proud! 👍

[@johnpage-xq6ty]

Brilliant stuff. So well narrated also. You always know when people really know what they’re talking about when you don’t get all the unnecessary bullshit. Nice one Billy 👌

[@cliffmcmeken2815]

Thank you for adding great content. Worked machine shops after high school but had to change trades. Definitely makes me miss it. Keep on keeping these machines living.

[@coco-te1op]

I lost my dad 1 week ago. . . He was an mod engineer and watching your video brought back great memories of watching his work just like you. I have great respect for engineers . . .the time , effort and years of experience and knowledge is too overlooked for those who say "can you just do this " or " why is it taking so long" or "how much ? " beautiful work billy.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thank you for sharing this, I’m glad it made you think of your dad

[@Justin-bz1dp]

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[@Michael-c8u4n]

Bro!!! You're a Freacking LEGEND for this work. WOW

[@EdOfTheNorth]

Patience, Persistence and Perseverance truly does pay off. Beautiful job Bill. Lots of hours work but the end result I think is worth the effort. Me I really appreciate the ideal that if someone made it in the first place, it can be repaired. Period!

[@stevetriantafillos6401]

Been watching your work for years, your one of the best Billy 👍

[@duanechenette36]

No words man. You are the real deal. Watching you do this stuff still blows me away, and I've been following ya since the build off day. Amazing talent.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thank you. After 3.5+ decades, I’ve gained some experience. I appreciate you watching

[@Justin-bz1dp]

He bill yoer choppers are they lod

[@lincfranse4968]

Billy you are one of the most talented individuals I have ever seen. I've never seen anyone attempt to do that let alone make it come out looking as if it never happened you have skills that are very rare.

[@JamesMiller-q9w]

That blew my 76 year old mind that case could be welded and repaired. If it wasn't taped I would not have believed it.

[@johnwatz4955]

Very cool! Very impressive! An example of why we need to encourage young people to embrace the trades. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sherlockholmes60]

I left the chopper scene for many years and just came across this video. Glad to see you're still out here doing amazing work.

[@angeldesigns1385]

My guy, you ain’t lying! I’ve never built a bike, (I would love to) but builders like lane are who inspired me to metal fab, and build custom cars. It’s been around seven years since my last build considering that life got in the way, but after stumbling across a 67 mercury Monterey two door I think it’s time to start getting back into the hobby.. I didn’t know I how much I missed it, until I laid eyes on this beauty in the backyard of a house I was working on and didn’t even think the lady would say yes when I offered to buy it, but fortunately she did, and it will be named after her. “Debb”

[@single_cam9199]

This is the type of videos I look for to watch,this is content🤘

[@neil4602]

Incredible work and talent!! Nice job Billy!

[@raycalderon6564]

Billy a true American Master craft. We love your work.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thanks. You break it, I make your problems go away.

[@michellebothma4520]

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[@godfellas483]

We are impressed. Your depth of skills seems amazing. I wonder how many people looked at that engine and kept walking?

[@diyathomevn]

It's a great job. I say congratulations, congratulations..thank you for giving me a good video.know absolutely nothing about machining, but I would like to see you explain the process and tools.

[@dallisspicer6825]

Keeping these old girls alive

[@michaelhopkins2221]

Excellent billy😊

[@Daily_apocalypse_report]

Billy ive never seen anyone operate a Bridgeport like you. You're an old school machine master!

[@geoffjackson7894]

I loved every second of this video! Billy you are an inspiration!!!!!!

[@georgef1176]

I would hope no one doubts your metal working abilities. You are one of the best in the world.

[@allensmith6180]

I'm so glad you made it back to the motorcycle industry Billy been following you since Biker Buildoff

[@glimmerman4hm]

Thank you for saving a great part of motorcycle history.

[@desertoctane6444]

That was absolutely an entrancing video. Watched it several times

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Every choice was quite clever. The machining seemed clunky but it is seemingly solid. Great techniques to put that Knuck back into service. Bravo.

[@sbsb4995]

Blood hell you are a genius. Good on you mate. 🎉. And a happy New year.🎉

[@Le_Brick420]

This is like watching a doctor operating on a patient with the utmost patience using the knowledge of a master that is only granted to one through time. Paging Dr. Lane. Awesome video dude, thanks.

[@jamesbranner4029]

Man i love watching a master at his craft doing what he does!

[@thomasgunne8730]

Billy and Larry are on another level of skill and ingenuity that are an artform of vision that so rare!!! Godspeed Billy, RIP Larry, bikeriders of the highest level!!!!!

[@tombazemore1098]

Enjoying my first cup of coffee and watching the master at work restoring the knucklehead cases. Good stuff! Thanks!

[@vicioustwist]

Great GREAT video showing a master class level of expertise. As much as watching you work is educational, your detailed explanation is profoundly enlightening. "This is a casting. And welding is just casting done without a mold."

[@johnathangoldsworthy]

some people have skills that need to be passed on to the next generation before they are gone ! love your work billy

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

@@johnathangoldsworthy thank you, & I agree with you

[@rrkr3298ify]

I've watched this several times over the months. Love to watch a master craftsman do the impossible. Love it. I've been a fan of Billy for years

[@rabbiosisfrenchbulldogs5536]

Dude !!! Your skill set & knowledge are unmatched !

[@byronthayer8990]

Good job Billy Lane, you are a true Engineer!

[@franksliwa362]

It’s great to watch a skilled technician restore what most would toss out.

[@paulmedford3490]

nothing short of amazing! love the innovation and "never a job to big enough" attitude! you truly are talented and hardworking person Billy! too sad that this generation is loosing this.. keep on inspiring!.

[@thomasfelts2857]

Man Billy, we have missed you on TV sharing your knowledge of motorcycles and how they work. Wish they would put you back on TV, until then thanks and God bless you my friend!!!!!!!

[@fishypictures]

As an 19 year old I landed my first real job at Bethlehem steel company. After awhile of being brutalized into the trades I was assigned light duty work maintaining a stress relief machine way out in the giant machine shop where they machine ship propeller shafts. Using induction coils they would heat the screw end and relieve the stress and arc weld and fill the grooves . They would gantry the shafts to a huge lathe and turn the shaft down to smooth and re machine for prop placement. I loved to watch the blue coils peel off onto the floor as I smoked a joint. I love to watch you work the impossible as well. By the way, I’m 64 now.

[@SmittyInVegas]

The world we live in now can’t even imagine what we went through as apprentices. Ha ha. Smitty

[@ronpatterson5483]

That’s one excellent repair, great video, I was always told cases were never repairable, you’ve definately proved everyone wrong. Gotta find right person. !!!

[@kennyellis5535]

That was a phenomenal displacement of a art , welding , and machines at work. After all these years it's obvious the love you have for bikes and what you do.. It's pretty amazing to get watch you work and explain every detail. I am not a machines . But pretty sure your the only one that could pull that off. God Bless man and keep up the good work

[@peachstate08]

Incredible - the skill and talent to pull that off blows me away

[@godofcandies8834]

This is like therapeutic for me, just raw n no music and best of all is seeing a living legend working at its best, thanks billy

[@rickycavazos1381]

Thank you Billy. I just started riding my trike in Dec 2023. In March of 2024 I got my leg infected due to diabetes. Got an amputation now on my leg and I'm in rehab for that currently. Watching your videos makes me feel like I'm riding again. Thank You so much my friend 💯

[@pauliebots]

Watched this with eyes wide open. Fantastic patience and attention to detail. Saved that engine!! Well done.

[@brianmullen56]

Damn Billy, you are gifted.That Knuckle you can't even tell.I wish I lived near your shop .Great vidieo I enjoyed it.

[@tomtom6319]

Awesome craftmanship Billy.

[@jimtrook3597]

Wow! I had no idea if that was even repairable,but the way you did it was amazing. I'm not a machinist; just very interested in how it's done; I watch a lot of machine work videos where you can always learn something.

[@Whatsleftofben]

Billy, thank you for sharing your knowledge and please keep it up. Don't listen to people with sour souls.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Nice thought, thank you. I find humor in the sour people, full of fear, envy, and self-loathing.

[@tbone845]

Awesome,you remind me of a brother i used to have,like you he was a 1 in a million when it comes to weld and repair,i salute you sir..🙏👍

[@Skywalkercanada]

Truly a great mix of being an artist and engineer.

[@skottlee8959]

Incredible work. This format is so much better that the reality tv style

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Agreed

[@wwtrkr3189]

My favorite video from you so far, by far. Awesome job.

[@DancerOfClouds]

My hats off to you Sir, that repair was stellar. Yes patching is one thing, making it better / stronger than original is another,

[@joshuabrzezinski2828]

I've done heavy construction most of my life and nothing in shop impresses me more than a great welder it's such a fine art requires a keen eye and steady hand. Much respect beautiful work.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thank you, that means a lot to me. I’m actually mainly a machinist, and a welder second.

[@joshuabrzezinski2828]

@BillyLaneChoppers And dude I was a teenager in the 90s I remember when I saw that chopper with the hub less rear tire it was just bad ass. The 90s was the best time to grow up today is just a shadow if that. Anyway be safe and again impressive work.