Build motorcycles that will outlive you

Ryan Cox, a Los Angeles-based motorcycle builder, showcases the incredible potential of crafting show bikes in a humble home garage. As an invited builder for this year's Born Free 15, he is building upon a 1940 UL HD Flathead. Ryan shares the moving story of losing his friend Troy Critchlow, the founder of the annual Death Valley Chopper Run, and how he and his close friends now organize it in Troy's memory. Ryan's stoic personality and unmatched work ethic illuminate his profound connection to motorcycle culture, making for an unforgettable episode. I'm grateful to have had this conversation with Ryan, and I appreciate you being here with me.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:52 Born free build
01:38 Legacy and riding bike
03:35 Remembering Troy Critchlow, Death Valley Run
06:15 Outro

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Full podcast episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/3gCjJOGjxYwTrm8mA5SP1c?si=836d48db74894ebf kzbin.info/www/bejne/laiaZ2yojrGsmK8 Love yall!

[@juliogonzalez6370]

I’m curious… what camera is being used to film the episodes…. ? I’ll be taking a long ride on my ultra classic I. The near future and I would like to film it..😎

[@flipntek69]

Ryan using Troy’s old garage light 5:28 hit me soo hard and made such an impact on me. That was beautiful. I wish I had something that meaningful from my friend who also passed away. ❤😢

[@melvinwebb3473]

This felt like a mini movie. I dig it 🤙🏼 I’m not a bike builder but I ride a lot and wrench on my own stuff, it’s something about two wheels, makes you at peace, brings like minded people together, makes everything disappear for a little bit, but it all comes back when you get off.

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

100% agree! We are blessed by having these awesome motorcycles.

[@ldoughtyy]

Ryan is the guy who sees beauty in the small details. I gotta love that. Great film again, Nathaniel!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

He's got an eye for this stuff. Thanks for coming back!

[@mmotorcycles9497]

What a cool guy building old school period correct looking choppers. Man it don’t get much better then that.

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Ryan is the man. You coming to born free?

[@mmotorcycles9497]

@@TheMotorcycleArchives man I’d love to but I’m down in Florida

[@Doomzday831]

Such an awesome culture! Proud to be a part of it! 👍

[@myburnerphone]

same here!

[@justinreedflynn]

A flathead with a slick on the back is pretty awesome. Most of 'em have their slicks underneath! Gufaw, har-har-har.

[@darwinortiz6394]

I agree sometimes you are tempted to get a new bike. But having a older motorcycle has much more meaning and depth to the owner. You take pride knowing your ride is very unique .

[@koolkat8639]

Very well said.

[@Alanathome]

Absolutely beautiful. Motorcycles can bring people together and save us from truly dark times.

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Absolutely. We are a lucky bunch to have these wonderful machines.

[@derumaut]

Keep it Real!!! Yea🔥

[@simonbell6745]

I think they’re beautiful bikes. Real raw & honest machines.

[@J0ker3008]

My new favourite channel the story telling, the cinematic all in all great stuff guys

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Thanks for the love and happy you're here

[@user-nz2ou5nz9x]

I really dig people that have a passion for their craft.

[@markrussrll1908]

Much Respect Brother, keep on building and riding. Enjoy your life on two wheels !!! Fine job !!! 🇺🇲👍

[@boomerpaschall]

Incredibly beautiful way to embrace that energy & spirit never dies. Salute

[@kol4321]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paulmorgan5841]

Good stuff! Thanks mate!

[@Levixwelch]

These are awesome. your ability to let people tell their stories is incredible! keep it up

[@kasedutch6179]

Love these moto archives. So well shot and edited I might need to get me one!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

The moto archives love you, Kase. There's a bike out there for you.

[@karensavarese5684]

Love your wheel size comments, ultra critical!,, The 2 over VL springer looks right to my eyes. I dig your bikes,,,,,Love,,,DUBS,,,,

[@RidingInSearchofEnlightenment]

What a down to earth human. Ryan's love for motorcycles really comes through in this. Awesome video and very inspiring!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Thank you

[@robertsmall6076]

I love your work and I love how you have the lighting from a brother who passed away some people don’t understand that God Bless 🇺🇸🤙

[@JasonValadezVEVO]

Keep up the righteous work fellas. Much love from Milwaukee

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

I love Milwaukee! Thanks for being here!

[@rodya_malverde]

Great work!!

[@afinacionymovimiento]

This is great man. And I’m a similar situation (contemplating a lot of the same things and grateful for my relationship with motorcycles) and rest in peace Troy 🙏🏼

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

I hear you. Thanks for leaving a comment

[@jonahtunget6144]

So much love for the craft in your videos!! Can’t get enough

[@solartistry]

These episodes are going to inspire! I like the builders you highlight in your videos; you can connect and relate to them on multi levels. Also, the classic film reel and vintage lighting affect in the intro is perfection.

[@HelloImIsaiah]

Keep em coming, moto

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Yes sir Nerez. Yes sir.

[@austinpasamba8713]

Such a beast! You are the man basically like Jason Momoa. VROOOOM

[@kadimsilahtar]

Great content and videography, please keep the new ones coming. Thank you.

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

I'm just a one man crew but am excited to film more and more of these!

[@charles_henry_]

Good work.

[@thomasthetankenginescholtz4939]

Keep these coming! Building your own bike can be trying at the best of times and these videos definitely help with getting out the other end of a rut. Great work!

[@BlueRoseSteakhouse]

This is great. Thanks for putting this in to the universe

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

I should be thanking you. You could be anywhere on the internet but you chose to watch this. Thanks!!

[@HollywoodCountryClub]

This is so good!

[@ajinugrohop]

The warm feeling from the story and the video is so captivating dude! keep up the good work!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Thank you

[@nicolakiss]

love everything about it.. these guys their friendship their passion about old choppers !! a fine finee video my brother..

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

You're awesome Nic, thank you!!

[@mistersill]

Love this episode. Perfect mix of raw passion and engines. Also it's such a beautiful homage to a friend gone too soon. Great work on this.

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Thanks Jim. If I didn't take you're video class all those years ago I probably wouldn't be making these films. Thanks for opening my eye to this medium.

[@ScandleBar]

This segment was very well done

[@alistairhaste1370]

Hands down the best thing on KZbin!!!! Just beautiful

[@myburnerphone]

Absolutely

[@JestesZBoczkiem]

awesome!

[@brettdelmundo]

Another great episode! Already waiting for the third!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Brett, you're amazing. Thanks for all your love and support brother!

[@nathenshin9992]

This series is amazing.

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Beautiful comment. Thank you.

[@unknownwsc7764]

Need more episodes!!!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Just released Episode 3! Check it out and spread the word

[@TheFuzzman66]

Great video. Inspiring!

[@charlesharper7292]

Thanks for sharing man.

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Thanks for being here amigo. It means a lot!

[@developingtank]

I’m 36 and looking to finally get into riding motorcycles after never having the chance when I was younger. This video is incredibly well produced and it’s definitely fueling this new passion further.

[@TuRealtor]

I spent about 4 years telling my wife I'd get a motorcycle. Finally two years ago (I was 35) finally went and got one. This is my first motorcycle and one of the best choices I've made as an adult. I guess where I was going with it is to go for it man! Otherwise you'll regret not doing it

[@filrabey]

I’ve been searching for another decent podcast for a while. Thankfully I’ve just found it. This particular episode has so many similarities to where I am now. Keep strong Ryan and keep building with the old school method. Keep it analogue 😎 Thanks again for a great Podcast 👍

[@fernando1227]

Good one, keep them coming!

[@mnavrrojr]

Very cool!

[@christhornton5139]

Solid video, dig it!

[@AdrenLnFueledScholar]

This was lit! Thank you! Felt like a movie! Nice job!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Thanks brother, please subscribe if you haven't already. Episode 3 just released today!

[@user-xl6pn6xy9r]

Great inspiring videos. Love it😊

[@alexmoser7229]

Great video! Really enjoyed this!

[@josearzola3070]

Analog you own . Digital owns you!

[@DESUREMUSIC]

Such a great video Ryan

Wildcats and Troy hell yeah!!!!

[@stephansd7]

Inspiration.

[@myburnerphone]

Ryan is a cool guy

[@NotYourAverageWindowCleaner]

lovely

[@jimsullivan306]

AWESOME WORK. EVOS FOREVER

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Beautiful Bikes Amazing Story Kind Soul 🪶 ✨

[@Nathanielcopuca]

I comment on my own videos for the algorithm. Hook me up youtube!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

BOOST! BOOST! BOOST!

[@ScandleBar]

BOOST THIS MAN

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Thank you for the BOOST my friend..@@ScandleBar

[@nguyenblake8905]

Its working!!

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Another fellow booster!!! love u man!@@nguyenblake8905

[@stevenreynoso7205]

This is a dope video !! 🙌🏻

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Gracias amigo! I'm happy you tuned in!

[@armandoalmanzan8038]

Great video!!!!❤️‍🔥

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

Thanks for watching!

[@lennycruz4558]

cool video

[@user-fy4wq4qb8w]

Where can I find an older bike I can rejuvenate?

[@revelationrancher6555]

Nice video and some really nice motorcycles you've built. Troy (Chicomoto) was my son in law, Teresa is my bonus daughter (stepdaughter) and my wife n I are raising Troy n Teresa's kids. Thanks for sharing about Troy.. Talk to Teresa and get my number from her, I have something you might want.. Brent

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

I just extended this message to Ryan. Thanks for your comment.

[@davidbroughton6979]

😎👍✝️❤️

[@ryanumpaiboon1129]

Commenting to stay on motortube

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

And subscribe? 😏

[@ScandleBar]

Nice ford

[@nery_romero_3471]

I want one!?? Please! What are you asking for one? Thanks 😅😊

[@myburnerphone]

That's what im saying!!

[@dogpaw775]

that UL looks the business, bet your ex is kicking herself now.

[@johnnyveganite9141]

Forcing what you want your kid to do in the future is no reason to have a child man

[@TheMotorcycleArchives]

With all due respect he says nothing about forcing. In fact, he specifically says “hopefully they show interest”.