Building a Better Electric Motorcycle than Harley Davidson

[@wintermagebarthow8481]

You know these three are like the best of community theater, not expensive but always worth it!

[@CockatooDude]

Dude community theater really is the best way to describe this channel haha.

[@cameltoast]

🤣🤣🤣

[@boromirofmiddleearth557]

ya sehr gud!

[@LobbyDaLobster]

I like how they tell Leenda her shoes are stupid and unsafe, and they are wearing flip-flops and crocs

[@juanzamora2904]

Remember when Rich was weilding in flip flops, lol. That video was epic and for hsitory books.

[@LeendaLucia]

RIGHT!!!! I should win best dressed 😂😂

[@LobbyDaLobster]

@@LeendaLucia out of the three of you - I would say you are the better dressed. Although it isn't really a high bar!

[@ethanl524]

Crocs are op driving shoes tho

[@KillaBitz]

@@ethanl524 "Crocs are op driving shoes" If you are a Romanian Trucker, on a bike..... not so much.

[@onelove1329]

Rich never disappoints. Truly a master craftsman. This bike should be very interesting.

[@calholli]

Ikr.. Just look at her curves; she's a beauty.

[@rohancharles5541]

I'm not a consistent viewer but do you know whats going on with the diesel tesla?

[@onelove1329]

@@rohancharles5541 Rich has several projects going on at the same time. He eventually get around to them but I think he is motivated by readers feedback. Hence the diesel Tesla could be already finished or on the back burner like the other 20. Could just be a pasta issue/$$. How we all see it to completion.

[@deshaunjackson8188]

His thumbnails are pretty disappointing

[@rohancharles5541]

@@onelove1329 oh okay thanks for the info

[@electrocanman]

Positives: Rich birthing an "affordable" electric Harley into the world with us to bear witness. Negatives: I have to wait until next week for the "rest of the story".

[@lateefcarrere1649]

That's not a negative, it's what keeps you coming back for more. It's just 7 days.

[@Nphen]

@@lateefcarrere1649 People are acting like this will get finished next week. Or ever. Where's the squarebody? Where are any of the trucks? Where's the electric Corvette? I still have hope though, and I keep coming back for more.

[@rhydonandon8355]

@@Nphen familiar with the term work in progress? It's two dudes doing their best and one Leenda, perhaps we temper our demands and add some additional patience & perspective?

[@KingLarbear]

@@Nphen they gave to get parts and fit this into the story. Things take time.

[@dempsej]

Until next week… You’re optimistic ;)

[@Pink-Kiwi]

2:20 I have never suspected 1 car capable of doing so much damage in a non head on collision, that was insane to watch

[@ImpossiblyBlack]

I can't even be mad at that biker for what happened. That was all on the driver for letting his emotions overcome their driving abilities.

[@mrallelectriccarlunacy]

That was the best video of the game road rash I’ve ever seen.

[@nathanddrews]

Whether it's real or acting, Leenda's constant looks of disdain toward the boys always makes me laugh. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@jim575757]

It's real.

[@therealgaragegirls]

Fake AF.

[@RisingSwell]

and the two responses to this show that no one has any fucking clue lmao

[@Ganjaz]

I belive its played but so well! Love it xD

[@teachingthecode4651]

She's acting, but she's a fun character. I think she does work on the show like editing or something. Not sure though. She has her own channel you can check out. kzbin.infovideos

[@checkheck8875]

Rich taking on another group of people that he will piss off! Love it More Leenda!

[@craigmcclure1355]

with all the things these two boys build, this is one I am really excited about

[@senorhabanero8117]

everyone wore great shoes today

[@walterammons5344]

3. 3 boys.... Joshua counts too ya know!

[@nickturner2813]

Well, that's great to know, we were all _very_ interested in what excites you. Now we can rest easy at night.

[@ewxlt]

I"m all in for this build. I love how rich trolls all types of haters.

[@DucNguyen-bd5ir]

How dare you Uncle Rich and Steveon?! How dare you ... continually keep me entertained to such a high degree?! Another great show.

[@CajunGreenMan]

Harley Davidson. Making the most amount of noise with the least amount of horsepower for over 100 years! If a Harley stops leaking oil, that means it's empty.

[@Blox117]

i mean thats true of any non electric motor

[@Timmy_The_P.O.G]

It's just sweating horsepower... get it right lol

[@jstravelers4094]

Yeah, nothing like laying in bed late at night with the windows open and hearing some guy getting on his Harley......miles away!

[@redin575]

Yeah, ha ha, so hilarious and was completely true until, oh, say -- the mid-1980s. Get some new material. Harleys made in the last 40 years don't leak oil. You'd know that if you had ever actually owned one.

[@digital8oh8]

The edit when Rich touched the hot exhaust had me crying. 🤣

[@krisi.2011]

If you could out the charger port inside the gas tank like open the fuel cap amd that's where the plug goes would be sweet

[@artgrusensky121]

finally giving Harley Davidson religion...

[@AceEverett]

This thing should be tons of fun as long as that motor is powerful enough. I don't see Rich and Stevon finding out it's 0-60 and top speed though lol

[@marsrover001]

It's a 20kw rated goldenmotor. Could take 40kw burst. So that's the power of a full electric car in the space of a motorcycle. Dual phase wires for dual controllers, but it looks like rich is only using one.

[@boxeclectic]

Never forget- went full send on the cyberquad in flip flops- and intend to do the same here..🎷🦕

[@jayk7781]

@@boxeclectic Looking forward to doing the full send on the Harley too! Separately, as one-of-the-six electric C4 Corvette build fans, please nudge Rich to finish that build.

[@Blox117]

@@marsrover001 you cant plug two controllers into one motor. they work against each other

[@apok1980]

Man, this video has everything! Leenda’s twins, motorcycle conversion from old to something different. I’m tempted to try a conversion like that myself.

[@bigkev10101]

Building an electric Harley that looks like a Harley sounds cool.

[@calholli]

Well.. it sounds silent. but I think I get your point.

[@WarpedYT]

Hopefully your ready for the Spruce Moose, I'm on my way to you now.

[@brettcope9752]

Genius! "No way our subscribers are gonna watch a Harley vid." "Sure they will, put Leenda in it."

[@RicoCantrell]

Totally nailed it on Harley owners. Also, I'm an owner.

[@calholli]

They nailed you?

[@scullen96]

I’m a LiveWire owner and absolutely loved everything about this video. 😂 Can’t wait to see the result. FWIW they’re $22k now. Turns out when you take the Harley name off the side of the pretend tank and change literally nothing else they knock off like $7k. 😂

[@handlemonium]

Think I could convert a Kawasaki KLR650 into an electric bike for seven grand?

[@scullen96]

@@handlemonium I’d guess yep

[@adancarrillo9675]

22k huh? What do you mean take HARLEY off the tank takes 7k off too?

[@scullen96]

@@adancarrillo9675 did you watch the video? Rich said they cost $30K. They did cost close to that two years ago. Go to their website. They were $21,995 last year and are $22,799 this year. Two years ago Harley spun LiveWire off to their own subsidiary and it no longer says Harley on the side of the faux tank covers.

[@adancarrillo9675]

Yeah I saw the video but didn't know Harley made the Livewire it's own thing. Reminds me of how the Indian Scout was pricey when it first came out but you could have the exact bike (w/o the Indian name on the heads) by Polaris for cheaper. Lol

[@supakat1835]

Rich had me dying when he touched the hot pipe. It's like that too 🤣🤣🤣

[@naiamcnatt2610]

My favorite part of the whole video 🤣

[@rmyc]

Sounded like Chapelle

[@michaelreynolds1904]

The bike no longer needs saddle bags.......Leenda brings her own to the table.

[@marsrover001]

I built my own electric motorcycle in a grom frame. I'm telling you now if we ever raced I would loose. That motor is crazy massive.

[@LawrenceGerman]

I’m always up for an educational laugh from Rich and Steven but Leenda is the Cherry 🍒 on top of every episode she’s in. I’m just sayin’.

[@markmuir7338]

Awesome project - can't wait to see the end result! As an electric motorcycle rider myself, I always thought the big touring bikes would be the obvious first candidates to make electric: they're already super heavy and have much more space for packing with batteries. Far easier to make something with a usable range - rather than the 40-60 freeway miles a Zero or Livewire will get in real life.

[@hainkm]

Love it! I recently converted my lawn tractor to electric using Golden motors as well, the smaller 3kw kind. One for the blades, one for the drive. Awesome stuff!

[@onelove1329]

Would definitely like to see your build.

[@hainkm]

I've been meaning to get something online. I'll get some pictures up in the next few days even if basic.

[@s10mods]

I converted a lawn tractor using a QS motor. only have the drive done still need to convert the deck yet. 72v it goes 45 mph lol

[@srt4b]

does it do wheelies?

[@namewithoutdigits]

Ya, pics and some video on here would be cool. 🤘

[@edwinlongwell]

Stevon been doing his deadlifts…

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

That was more of a front squat, but regardless, strong posterior chain.

[@calholli]

@@catsaregovernmentspies Great technique: lifting with the legs and not the back. He got in there with the full chinese sh^t toilet squat.. it's good to see it

[@LazerLord10]

Looking at Rich rev that thing, my Fit has better throttle response than that, lmao

[@calholli]

yeah.. It looked so gutless. lol. I think someone drove it into the ground, and that's why they are ditching the engine. Actually, they can probably still sell it for some good money.

[@boxeclectic]

It does until we’re finished… 🎷🦕

[@moparfamily4932]

Props to Leenda “Selena on cassette”! Many people don’t know of cassettes, much less the Queen of Tejano! 👍🏼on the conversion Rich!!

[@OpticalToxin]

The Selena reference was the icing on the cake to this episode. 😂🤌🏻

[@LeendaLucia]

I still have it!!!

[@ShawnChristopher10101]

The kicking the camera fart transition was *chefs kiss* amazing.

[@toddclancy5237]

Stevon is a hipster? noooooo

[@HavingWandered]

I watched the Livewire demo truck in Sturgis and Deadwood all week running their giant diesel generators 24/7 trying to keep the demo rides bikes charged. Why didn’t’t they make a cruiser?

[@mfreund15448]

It has to be too uncomfortable to ride very far to make up for the lack of battery range.

[@HavingWandered]

@@mfreund15448 lol nailed it

[@machieltipo]

*Reads title* “That can’t be hard”

[@FeralRC]

Never could get a good read on Stevon. I knew I liked him but couldn't quite figure out what it was about him that gave him cred. The CKY shirt made it clear. Hell of a dude right there.

[@Samcrac]

Came here for a new build, stayed for the t&a, and left knowing that nothing will ever actually be built.

[@lateefcarrere1649]

Says the guy with a foreign car scrapyard in his cow pasture.😆

[@Samcrac]

@@lateefcarrere1649 I currently have a Mustang, a Viper, and a Dodge Ram in that field. Why not get your facts straight before pointing your finger.

[@Havark420]

Nobody in the comments pointing out how awesome that CKY t-shirt is that Steven is wearing

[@orlinchirinos1981]

Turning out good from gas to an electric motorcycle and the dark humor 😂out of this world.

[@natpaul81]

Came for the Easter eggs in Rich's browser tabs and was not disappointed.

[@DazGeary]

Dear uncle Rich and couson Steavon, Can you pass on my compliments to Leenda, not only did she catch a great motor cycle to work on, but she wore an amazing outfit for the day that really suited her, I had to watch this 3 times to admire all of the accessories.

[@JeffKho]

Love it when the team gets together!

[@instantdeath7977]

Leenda is such a hard worker, we love strong independent hard working women building projects like these with the boys.

[@36thgallardo]

Can't wait for the next electric corvette update

[@jadmjt14]

You people …. You people understand the internet. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@listinglosangeles7245]

One of the best Rich Rebuilds videos I've seen in a long time. That's going to be a super fun bike when it's done.

[@minibigs5259]

Ste-von: But how can we increase comment engagement? Rich: So, hear me out........Harley!

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Harley… Doing their best. There’s literally a class action lawsuit going on against them, because they flat out refused to acknowledge or fix the dyna death wobble issue on the non solid engine mount versions. (I admin the Pan America is badass, and really taking the fight to BMW though!)

[@MiGujack3]

Taking the fight to BMW? I don't think they can, not even Triumph... And that's ignoring the other proven bikes like the Af-Twins, V-Stroms and Teneres.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

@@MiGujack3 Have you actually sat on or ridden the Pan America? They’ve 100% designed the thing with BMW (and the Ducati multistrada) in their crosshairs. It’s the more feature laden, cos-play side of the adventure bike segment, than the Africa twin and the tiger side, but the Harley is surprisingly light and agile.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

Tank Slapper? Sounds like user error.

[@ontopofitnews]

@@replynotificationsdisabled no its a long known about issue caused by the mounting style of rear control arm coupled with non rigid motor/trans mounts. A simple kit that stiffens the mounts fixes it 95%.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

@@replynotificationsdisabled Nope. Basically they put soft engine mounts on the Dyna series to reduce vibration, but somehow kinda forgot that the rear swing arm is mounted to the engine. If they’re pitched into a lean at just the right speed, the engine and frame end up in a tank slapper like oscillation. It’s not user error… Solid mounting the front of the engine fixes it.

[@albreeden1442]

Leenda looking good in her biker outfit

[@nukembear2345]

Hey Ricky, thanks for the videos, it's the only tube show i know when they post so I watch it live! Make harley quiet and a million riders will break a clutch lever falling in love with it!

[@nickturner2813]

No, you don't watch it live, you watch a recording made ages ago.

[@nukembear2345]

@@nickturner2813 ya I guess you are correct I should have said on release!

[@s.kxx1956]

I normally skip in video ads but the slick transitions and descriptions of the ads somehow make a rich rebuild video

[@face2faceyouth]

You guys are great! Leenda is nice too!

[@DanielDiaz-te6dl]

Bring leenda and her shenanigans all you want because we like to see her with you guys she is great and keep bringing great content

[@nickcazares2851]

A suggestion: Louvre the tank for more airflow. "customized"!!!

[@Uncle_Spooky]

Oui oui

[@nickcazares2851]

@@Uncle_Spooky if done underneath, there won't be an oui. Question: Who wastes time commenting "oui oui"? Answer: A Hipster.

[@genoangelica1354]

The opening segment was comedy gold absolutely hilarious 😂

[@djbme83]

I feel as if Leenda is intentionally speaking to the audience when she says "which one of you guys wanna teach me how to ride that thing? And I wanna ride it like I stole it."

[@tortyk82]

Hey.... love every video from you All. But I was wondering what are you doing with leftover internals from the Harley?

[@carleh2008]

the engine is for sale, just e-mail us, not entirely sure about all the parts but ask

[@pit_stop77]

Leenda is the perfect balance to two misbehaving boys 🤣🤣

[@LeendaLucia]

They’re so annoying haha

[@jasondavis2945]

Thumbs up just for the Leenda cloths transition. As Jim Carey would say "Smoookin!"

[@jstravelers4094]

Before I attempt any conversion, I am going to lay out an entire drive system mounted to a 4x8 sheet of plywood. Controller, batteries and even motor. I need to know that I have a working system....THAT I UNDERSTAND before I attempt to convert anything. Rich said himself that he buys motors from people who start, then abandon conversion projects.

[@Carlos-vn5ez]

Lenda looks good with that leather 😍

[@calholli]

simp simp simp simp simp (desperation for puzzy)--

[@LeendaLucia]

Thank you!

[@win45]

Yeah makes the leather look hotter!! Get it?

[@Woodywoodah]

This Harley will be quiet enough that you could actually ride around yelling motorcycles noises like the Harley guys in South Park.

[@screwssawdust6668]

Hi Rich love the channel, just want to say thank you for touching the hot Harley bike when cooling it down, that sketch with the skull made me laugh soooo hard 😂 it’s been a while since I laughed that much 👍🏼 keep up the amazing content and comedy sketches.

[@niffrig]

Dang this is way cooler project than the C5 Corvette!

[@LobbyDaLobster]

The what? 😁

[@philmccraken7751]

Im really stoked about this one gentleman...

[@Its-Just-Gizmo]

To be honest, I think rich, Steve and Leenda could make a fuckin funny sketch show.... We all know it.

[@cslater07]

Ya'll are the funniest guys on KZbin. The stuff Rich does when people are talking is exactly the type of stuff i do. The whole episode had me dying laughing. I love it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rjung_ch]

That's the best thing you can do to a Harley, no more oil leaks, no more loud crappy sound, it'll be a jewel. This will be a fun project.

[@Chino_kochino]

P.s. I think this is the perfect channel of I formative, creative and comedy. One of my favorites!

[@timothyhunter4724]

Subtitles start off with " loud motorcycle and incoherent chatter"... this is gonna be good.

[@flatlandappalachiallc8911]

I come for the jokes, one liners, epic projects and Leenda. In that order!

[@funkgremlin2765]

We both know that order is a lie

[@flatlandappalachiallc8911]

@@funkgremlin2765 After a little thought, I decided you are right. Leenda, epic projects and one liners is the correct order.

[@T4b10]

as a cbr600 owner im like: whoa, thats a big motor and the transmission isn't even part of that box...

[@radracer2033]

Should totally put that Harley motor on a go kart

[@dre3k78]

Strip it down more. Lose the fenders. Replace the signals and headlight. Get rid of all that plastic crap. Go with a hard tail conversion and throw on a solo seat.

[@Blazingstar75]

Crappy acting and solid editing makes this video so funny, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 every Sunday, you guys never disappoint!!!

[@GordonChaffin]

I'm here for the recorder covers tbh

[@Blazingstar75]

@@GordonChaffin that too!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Blazingstar75]

@@GordonChaffin tho it is missing on this video...

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

She has body karate. But yeah, MotoAmerica has a series called KotB "King of the Baggers." Really enjoyable racing

[@LondonRednek]

Leenda, the only click bait Rich needs...lool

[@konstantin88181]

First Jerryrigeverything built a propper electric Humvee, now uncle Rich building a propper electric Harley. Way to go!

[@clifbradley]

Shunt Gang leader here. We approve Leenda's outfit 100%

[@nickturner2813]

Stunted Gang leader, more likely.

[@LeendaLucia]

Thank youuuuu!

[@knightlyjayful]

This looks like a great project! What’s the overall cost for this bike (filed vin number aside, lol) with all the components?

[@onelove1329]

Once they sell the components. It should be very reasonable.

[@azlandpilotcar4450]

At first, I couldn't see what you and Junior were going for. But then, you took it to a whole new level -- wait, wrong show.

[@motosagela]

Rich's scream is a little like Skelator's, from the old school He-Man cartoon.

[@Sputz3]

They have to have loud music to counteract the loud pipes 🤷‍♂️

[@calholli]

Yeah. I have to drown out the loud woman on the back, screaming in my ear to slow down.

[@d.b.cooper]

@5:58 Leenda could rupture an airbag in that outfit.

[@LeendaLucia]

😂😂😂

[@jimharrington6540]

Hell yeah, dope CKY shirt Stevon

[@RobertWilliams-mu7qx]

Fun fact I used to work for the company that made the chrome heat shield for harley

[@maxium4x4]

Every time Leenda throws a fit, my Cat wants outside, Weird.

[@Dbk416]

Leenda was so mad in the beginning that her ponytail morphed into beachy waves. Did she go Super Saiyan?

[@nobodynoone2500]

Glad to see you setting the bar nice and low this time. HD turns all it touches to shit. Just look at what they did to Buell.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Man your vid is half low-standards coomer bait. Do better.

[@Lou-f]

And Zero

[@BachikoiBabi]

Hi Rich. Hi Steven. Hi Leenda.

[@fashioneverything130]

I really love this channel thank you guys

[@daexion]

I was wondering about the lack of helmets.

[@Vypros19]

So you guys are gonna strip that bike of everything that makes it a Harley and make an actual good bike? Can't wait for it. Maybe you should go to one of those meetings full of Harley owners after its built, granted one of you might get killed but it should make for an entertaining video.

[@nicksmacro]

Strange, I used to think being reincarnated as a Harley Davison bike seat would have been a hell most foul... Hmmm.

[@tylertrimsale1259]

I googled leendas name and now i have to sleep in the couch until further notice

[@ramhoves]

Do you need a 12 volt battery? I built a 72 volt scooter and just used a 72 volt to 12 volt inverter i bought off amazon

[@terryfleming7084]

This looks like a fun build. After you finish with this, how about getting back to work on the C4 Corvette! I would like to see it finished!

[@RJ_Cormac]

Should paint the front fender white, and copy the CHiPs paint scheme. Make Harley Davidson fans more upset with a Kawasaki highway patrol paint.😂

[@pierrelaboom4026]

Speaking of the great depression, Harleys are not so hot... LEENDA? The new single LEENDA? Omg! That's enough to cure the great depression! And has left a lasting impression. Letsee...what else rhymes with...obsession? Gawd! Kick me in the face! Please! Pinnacle of beauty! She's come a long way! Rich,Stephon? Are you guys gonna be in the next video?

[@juststop022]

She's not actually single 😉

[@pierrelaboom4026]

Thanks for explaining that for me,I just quit my job and sold my one ton and Harleys, I was gonna propose! And get a log cabin!( things you do Fer a gal like that!)

[@connermcallister_]

Btw live free or die is New Hampshire’s motto

[@phoule76]

that pain - skull reaction gets me every time

[@ShannonFLHI]

The 1st two minutes of this video had me laughing like crazy, but my girlfriend wasn't amused at my reaction. LOL!!!!! Guys don't bring personal problems to work, why can't women learn that? wtf