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I Bought a JUNKYARD 1942 WW2 Harley Davidson to Ride HOME
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Restoring the JUNKYARD 1942 WW2 Harley Davidson(Part 1)
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How much it actually Cost to Restore 1942 Junkyard WLA
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[@rossrame4089]

Selling my bike was the worst decision I've ever made. But weirdly watching these videos cheers me up and has made me start saving for another. Keep up the awesome content

[@BikesandBeards]

I ve had to sell my bike before

[@jrkbgk1111]

@@BikesandBeards 🤣

[@robcreel4257]

I'm sure a lot of us sold bikes we still regret.

[@tomandalbert]

Been there done that.

[@jonahbartholic8444]

everything happens for a reason man, who knows if you kept it, you may have crashed it. God works in weird ways man this could have been one of them

[@londonglide]

I just went to the garage, hugged my WLA, and re-did my vow never to sell her....44 years so far...Just fitted a Model 61 Genny for reliability, and have electronic ignition conversion to fit...

[@dastrayer63]

I struggle with projects that don't give back some "miles of smiles" as you go. I admire those that can stay with this kind of project.

[@BikesandBeards]

yeah its tough

[@scoobymoto9858]

I love the blue for the WLA, and would love to see the pulse auto cycle be the next project!

[@jamesmcwhinney1816]

Bought a 45 in parts for $50 in 1965. Put it together and rode and rode it for 45 yrs with 1 engine rebuild and sold it in 2000 for $15,000. A good bike for me .lol.

[@littleapocalypticworkshop2595]

Been through a pretty rough time lately, these two dudes kinda cheer me up all the time. I had some pretty big projects like a tank bike (Dnepr frame sawed in half and built around a 800cc inline two cylinder kawasaki engine with a mini excavator track instead of a back tire) all that came to a halt due to two cases of cancer in my family. These videos kinda always remember me that one day I will get back to work on these silly projects. I just want to say thank you guys, even if you probably won't read it.

[@juliancrooks3031]

If you try to build for profit you will lose, you restore a bike like that to save a classic for pleasure of riding or for museum

[@vtecmossy]

Lending to a museum equals tax break murica 🤔

[@Bl00DmixedWithPoison]

Yes thats why we lend all of our most valuable collections to the museum because tax write offs and also they have the best insurance policies

[@jaratt85]

The WLA is more than likely enough to get you on Jay Leno's Garage if you want to.. He's a motorcycle nut too and has his own Harley 45 Flat Track Race Bike..

[@Irresposible]

Agreed

[@tomboone201]

Mid 30's had a killer green / silver paint job from the factory that I think is a dam good combination, most of the work will be done by you guys so cost falls into labor of love and you can't put a price on that .. most of the the parts in the after market you can get from Twain Ted's ( V-twin) and order the vintage book from JP cycles,

[@thedewdster]

Dude last I checked JP cycles won't send out a catalog anymore 😑 a real bummer cuz those catalogs are great for bathroom breaks.

[@tomboone201]

@@thedewdster I called them and was told they did, of course that was last fall, I get to oiley to touch a computer when I'm wrenching, it was relaxing .. bike piss ya off ..grab a beer, a smoke and figure out what you needed by flipping pages

[@CrazyIkeGaming]

The fact that you got even what many would consider a basket case 42wla for 9k blows my mind. I'd love to find another project in that condition for around 10k.

[@magniac3955]

Honestly, I'm in love with that original green or the blue from wheels through time.

[@mikep4823]

I like the antique blue with cream color. Seams like its really antique that way. Cool you guys moving forward building this.

[@BikesandBeards]

dont forget to vote

[@vincentmurante5142]

I think the battleship Gray with everything blacked out except the stainless steel spokes and maybe stainless steel springs or chrome in the forks and maybe chrome exhaust.. and that I think would be cool to finish the Indian and do it in the same color combo

[@shiff-d88]

The auto cycle is one of my top favorites. They are so weird and quirky it's awesome.

[@chasemiller175]

Hi Sean, I first started watching you test ride bikes from your old shop in town. You took the same route for every bike which helped me compare bikes. It also helped me get through the long MN winter. I still watch your videos but am wondering why you stopped doing the test drive videos. I’d really like to see them back on your channel.

[@sultankahn9784]

He mostly do that kind of test ride in Srkcycles channel, if I'm not wrong!

[@ludditeneaderthal]

Lol, I remember as a teen in the 70s you could pick up a copy of any newspaper in NYC and find at least 1 basketcase harley 45 for 100 bucks. About weekly you could find a complete runner for about 500.

[@johnanthony1105]

I`d love to see you guys rebuild the V45 Magna that Sean learned to ride on. I`m a little biased because the V45 Magna is by far my favorite motorcycle that has ever been built.

[@ObiPleasant]

I was just waiting around to die, seriously. I quit driving, quit going anywhere, then, I stumbled onto the video where you bought this and rode it home. Then I saw Matt Walksler rebuild it like he could do it in his sleep. I thought "I can do that." This was August of 2022. I kept trying to avoid getting my license, so I went gas powered bicycle. It was crap. I saw a new electric bike for $2,000. I can save $500 each month. Then I screwed up. Went to facebook market place and saw used Sportsters for as cheap as $2,500. I bought a '95 with a 1250 big bore kit. I have to plan a rode trip next year from Oregon to Maggie Valley and tell Matt "Thanks". And it all started with you. I feel like Dale Walksler saved my life, even after he had passed away.

[@matthewblack5249]

Rebuild the Indian for sure, It needs it and deserves it. That bike looks rough in my eyes but I see a beautiful finish from you two.. Currently, the Indian looks like a hand-me-down that some kid junked up.. It’s definitely worth making look beautiful again.

[@sleim754]

Red of course!

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Man I've been wishing you would do that auto cycle since you bought it, PLEASE do that next!

[@mrshaneyt43]

I asked last year about that and was glad to be told they hadn’t forgotten. I really would like to see it get done

[@thumpershd]

I am super excited about the WLA project and look forward to each new episode. You are living my dream to build this bike. Thanks for each and every detail you discuss!

[@mr.bignuggets6624]

I'm hoping to see that beautiful grey on the wla. Good work you guys!!

[@mathewsimonelli1332]

love it how your talking a long term project yet it's only been a few months .... I have been working on my vintage bike for about 3 years now and it's still most likely going to be another 3 years before it's completed . I'm liking the WLA build going to look awesome . also Blue is the bedt color for it 💙

[@TribalGuitars]

Great video as always, guy! Powdercoat the frame. It'll hold up a lot better and longer.

[@bxtl57]

Didn't think I'd like blue until I saw a video Matt did with a lightish blue '57 Panhead. Bike was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Think the Indian should come next, but I'm a sucker for great old machines...

[@-dirk-65]

That gun metal gray/black combination isn't stock but it beautifully honors its function.

[@ike8236]

Grey with red and black pinstripes!👌

[@markstich3294]

Don’t give in! Be patient, I think in the end it will be worth it for such a beautiful bike.

[@helmesnick79]

You guy have given me the inspiration to get at rebuilding my 78 KE250B. Thank you sirs

[@ABulletSponge23]

Y’all I was torn between the Red with Tan seat and the grey, and I love the color grey. My own bike is the soft Charger “ destroyer grey”, but I ultimately ended up voting for the Red. It fits the bike and compliments the lines and curves of the bike very well.

[@etiennevallieres]

That last part, when you talked about how you get into stuff that you don't know to learn. I can relate so much to that. Been buying broken stuff out of my confort zone for a few years now and I'm having so much fun learning doing it, makes sense that I love what you guys do so much! Keep it up!

[@BikesandBeards]

So true!

[@SimonBrisbane]

So jealous of you guys. Living the dream, getting paid to ride and build. Keep the vids coming cos you never can have too much jealousy! 😎

[@BikesandBeards]

Thanks! Will do!

[@bustinyanutz4195]

Jealousy, sin

[@EstebanDVO]

@@bustinyanutz4195 isn't judging others a sin too?

[@ianmangham4570]

@@bustinyanutz4195 Sarcasm not a sin. 🙄

[@ianmangham4570]

@@EstebanDVO Fuzzy Wuzzy was a woman!

[@allynj2272]

We love you Craig, being a jack of all trades is what I have always been and it's by far the most useful thing.

[@llama2887]

Sean, the more I think about it you really need a rotary powered motorcycle in your life ☺️

[@tristanmeadows]

you need atleast 1 rotary powered vech atleast once in your life!!!

[@BikesandBeards]

because I love replacing seals lol

[@llama2887]

@@BikesandBeards even more content 😉

[@Kjamilex]

What about a radial engine? That's something to behold, there are a few out there in the youtubes.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

Had a corner of my bedroom piled with new parts for decades. Slowly started chipping away when I had time. Shovelhead came together nicely. Time and patience is key. I feel your pain :)

[@gunsguitarsandmotorcycles5885]

are you going to revisit this when the build is done and update the costs? Love the project videos keep em coming

[@RickDominick69]

Gold. Some people think they know everything and you find out they know nothing. Humility is a sign of a good person. I know a little bit about a few things not everything but I'm willing to learn when necessary

[@jamesball1456]

Don’t look at the cost enjoy the finished bike the bug I’m sitting on cost me 30k over 10 years it was 1 off 300 it was fun to do Stay safe take care all as always love for London ✌️

[@reecenix]

I just started working on a two stroke Honda Hobbit pa50 and your videos have helped me figure out how to troubleshoot and work on it.

[@peterfagan5000]

A bike like that... No cost is too much. When you love a bike the cost is secondary. This bike deserves a proper build. Stuff the general public thinks. In the future what you spend will be returned many times over. Do it right. Ride it and hang on for a few years. Pays for itself.

[@lukemason7983]

I restored a 1964 Tote Gote with my grandpa a couple years ago and the process is actually really fun and cool to go through these videos reminded me of that thank you

[@andrewterrado9767]

i think getting it back to color red will justify its identity as a WLA

[@carnivorecave]

I watch all the bike builds and it keeps me inspired to keep going in a shitty world we all live in. Having these projects I do, keeps me sane. Mine is on a small scale but it's what I love to do...

[@SoloBlack313]

Make the whole bike black and gray with a few Chrome accents I love that gray you showed so gray tins black frame chrome wheel rim and black spokes once again love what you guys are doing with the channel like did you hire a professional director and producer LOL you guys are doing awesome awesome job keep it up and God bless

[@donalddesilets7640]

Another great video , following this build is great. Getting all that info on pricing is so interesting. This bike is going to something to look at and ride when its complete!

[@wolfnstrings]

The Indian would look good in turquoise blue with white accents.

[@chadschaefer2907]

Do the pulse for your next build. Since I Started watching your videos I've been a fan. Love all the bikes you work with

[@BrouwerPower]

LIKE THE STONES SAID........ PAINT IT BLACK

[@TeeBeeZee]

When I was a teenager in the 80s, I was getting into aviation and spent a lot of time hanging at the local airport here in south TX. A local ultralight pilot, I believe his name was Carl, was a dealer for the Pulse Auto Cycles. He had a demo model that he drove around a lot and kept in a hangar there. I never saw another one until this project showed up on your channel.

[@dumberfeet]

you are gonna have so much fun lacing those rims!!!!! the small spokes get a lot of tension enjoy!!!!

[@BikesandBeards]

Can't wait!

[@frederickmcconnell547]

You've seen Robby Laytons work. Ask him to quote you on the fenders repair. He uses an aluminum metal filler that won't crack. Also, consider Cerakoting all metal. Much tougher than paint and adds only microns of thickness to part. In fact gun shops use it in high precision parts and high wear areas. Love the build an I vote BLUE

[@ralphhondaman]

Watching these videos are awesome. The two of you know how to have fun and you can see it. I don't even own a motorcycle nor have I ever owned one. But I've been watching these videos out in my garage since it started. Something about this channel keeps me entertained and I love the knowledge I learn from it. Keep up the good content.

[@SierraThunder]

Also guys, as I suggested in my last letter, get a 34 tooth engine sprocket, which will make for more power at less rpm's. You're stuck with the 51 tooth rear sprocket, as all Harleys were until the advent of disc brakes. You can go higher than 17 teeth on the tranny main sprocket, it all depends on how you're going to use the bike. Another thing that I suggested, get a 45 WL workshop manual, you can find reprints of them all over Ebay, buy an inexpensive wheel truing stand & do the lacing & truing of the wheels yourselves. Stop just throwing money at it & do some of the restoration with your own hands, that's where the real joy of the restoration happens, and you'll have more pride from investing your own time & labor!!

[@Soshstar999]

Don't forget to include a turbo on that 1000cc build, that and a supertrapp exhaust system just to give it that proper back to the future sound quality

[@briansbikesandhobbies6834]

I know the feeling of project bikes and feeling like your not getting anywhere, I'm on my 2nd project now so I know what to expect especially with nz covid restrictions. I actually watched your videos b4 I brought my bike, yas helped me choose it tbh, triumph thunderbird storm, absolutely love it 2

[@biblequestionswithchristop8971]

Perfect verse for the episode!

[@birdy695]

I've been struggling with my demons lately, been your channel has spurred me into getting my Ducati Monster back on the road, please just keep doing what you're doing.

[@reillypoe2260]

that gray you showed is the color i want my truck to be

[@BikesandBeards]

its similar to the color of my jeep

[@jnault6441]

I'd like to say thank you from the motorcycle community. Thank you for saving this bike.

[@stephenmorris9456]

Another great video thanks. With the forks you would almost certainly be better to wait and get them done by a specialist. We have a 1937 Sunbeam and did the girders oursleves. Gave up after 6 months of working and rebuilding them. They looked perfect but the thing wouldn't track straight. Sent them to Jake Robbins (leading guy for these forks here in the uk) came back looked exactly the same but tracked perfect!

[@garyseaton4619]

It's a great Blue. Red is cool too. Grey and Black would be awesome. Black rims and Black the forks instead of chrome? If Black and Grey then Natural oiled leather on the seat? Blue with some Red pinstripes? Aren't the accents in the tank badges Red? If you went Blue with Red accents then Chrome the front and rims? W oiled still look cool with Natural oiled leather seat. Wish I had a CAD to run the possibilities...

[@murdoc6501]

Enjoying this build and explanation of the work and money involved. The BIG money is always in the engine and the sheet metal work and paint. Luckily you have friends. If you had to rely on shops and shop prices, you'd be at 40 no doubt! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@pastorbobncc365]

Always love stopping by the shop, have a blessed week my friends.

[@larrylaing5339]

i know you already finished this Bike WLA harley you could have sand blasted or soda blost and then powder coated yourself with a kit form Eastwood company and saved a bunch on wheels.

[@rickburnout666]

I had to choose grey with those options really would like to see it done in Olive drab, but whatever colour it ends up, it will look great. Keep the old machines rolling

[@jamesireland9188]

Always enjoy the content never disappointed have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts

[@jerryjackson5939]

I would recommend attending the giant Antique Motorcycle meet in Oley, PA later this month if you need parts for this bike.

[@davidgreve2181]

I'd pick the Indian for your next one. I know you love doing this kind of thing and we spectators love watching it go together.

[@RayfordRaySiegel]

It's hard to imagine the bright green being an original color, but the picture of it seems like it's at the Wheels Through Time museum, so it might be. If so, I might vote for the bright green, over the red.

[@Suic1deLMM]

Man, I started watching the channel a few weeks ago but, I have been binge watching, I love the content. I can't wait to get my first bike one day!

[@rickyb6530]

Great project! Any of those colors that you are considering will look great, but my vote for this bike is RED!

[@martijntholen2839]

Grey for the WLA and the indian next !!! 🔥👍

[@chuckward8650]

Engine is in Maggie Valley North Carolina Shawn. Let's not forget a plug for the museum. RIP Dale

[@kbjerke]

I'd be interested in following your Indian build. I've been struggling with a horrible mess of a 1940 (ish) Indian Chief for the last three years. Progress is extremely slow, and I have had to correct some *MAJOR* screwups by parts of the project that were shopped out to "professionals" by my employer/customer. I could tell you horror stories. Best wishes to you!!

[@thomasheer825]

Been There Done That Got the Headaches and Bills to show for it. For the most part do most of the work myself on bikes, learned to true wheels in high school from a racer of ole. Learned tin bending and painting over the years, fabricated many parts made out of unobtainium on the lathe and milling machine, Thanks to Navy Machine Tool Operator Course, welding work again thanks to the Navy. Have some strange projects behind my belt, grandkids love it.

[@ericdoe2318]

21:34 so true you got to own it to really know it. the first time I ever rode a motorcycle was after I bought one. Now I’m riding one every day.

[@seanjones4562]

I'm a outreach pastor and am waiting for a back surgery and prostate surgery. I'm also a factory trained Harley mechanic. I sure wish I could help you guys with the fourTfive and the Indian

[@oldbobsgarage8019]

Personal preference, but I would do a preservation. Motor rebuild, transmission rebuild, fix the pogo, keep the tins and paint as is. I likely would have even tried to stitch new leather to the old leather seat. Regardless, really happy someone saw the value in this an saved this history.

[@Cleveritalian]

Yes, definitely do the Auto Cycle next. It would be the most unique build on KZbin. I would watch every day.

[@jacobpie3692]

YES! I can’t wait to see the Pulse auto cycle come out 🤘 that thing is sweet

[@Detryie]

The fact that I've never really been into motorcycles but watching your channel is interesting to me says something.

[@stephenlister6419]

Love what you guys do. Knuckle head's are out there, I'm presently into a 46 EL build. I also have a 1943 WLC weighing to be restored.

[@choppythrottle2703]

Altered ego in northern virginia painted my 2018 street bob flawlessly in the the code correct cvo gray paint. He does amazing work if your fist choice of painter falls through.

[@dr.crentist3155]

Jay Leno is awesome. Him and Tim Allen. What a great idea

[@gayle4804]

I can hardly wait until you guys work on Ed's, from Matt's Off Road Recovery!

[@garycrisp429]

I'm not sure how far along you are with the WLA project but if you haven't decided on a colour yet, how about Sunburst Orange. I think Sunburst Orange would really Pop. I know I originally said Olive Green would be a great colour, but was put off when the guy you were talking to about colours said "Green is bad luck," I thought about Sunburst Orange as a symbol of sunrise which feels like an affirming colour for Bikes & Beards and the way you reach others with your faith.

[@shortstroke8712]

The blue gray paint looks awesome!

[@billdoolinofficial]

I have a suggestion, for color what about the new Indian scout bobbber maroon color?

[@BikesandBeards]

maybe if red wins then we would consider that , but you got to vote

[@billdoolinofficial]

@@BikesandBeards i did sean. I did. I voted first then suggested. ❤️😀

[@Spike9803]

I really liked this video. It was a very realistic assessment of costs minus your time, which is considerable and worth money BTW. Fixing motorcycles IS about learning; you guys are just like all the rest of us. You show us the learning curve; this is nice. Color... whatever you like; it's your build not mine. Something OEM and tasteful just like you're talking. The original color was olive drab military, but unless you're heading for Normandy and D Day... The red is both OEM and fits with contemporary taste. This is a good choice for resale. The medium blue is OE and popular for HD restorations, but too close to baby blue for my taste. Do you see this color on anything contemporary, i.e. any vehicles bikes or cars? I mean Avacado was a popular color for kitchen appliances in the sixes... is you wife cool with that color in her restored kitchen today? Anyway, love your work; you Dudes go!

[@michaelrubbo7467]

I had an old '70 Chevy Long Box 4x4 truck that my family helped me restore (frame off, back yard paint job, etc.). Bought it for 7K, added 20K in parts and upgrades (including driveline and engine rebuild, six inch lift, new tires, adding a supercharger, etc.), with miscellaneous parts at about 3K. Total in: ~30K. When finished, truck was worth about 20-22K. You can rarely make money on these projects. We do it for love.

[@stevengriffin1676]

Well, it's NOT the sixties, and will cost what it costs... Just don't leave out Your Heart. When you put your heart into it...THAT'S something money CAN'T buy! Oh, and get a manual. THEY might not be so easy to get but well worth it! Invaluable when I built mine. I even was able to make a new wiring harness for it. Covered in heat shrink tube - worked out a treat! I would say Grey with Black tear-drop / red pinstriped around the black edge. Similar to the early Low Rider when they first came out... on a wella it looks cool! my take for color scheme...

[@mixalis6168]

And worth, every cent !!

[@wickdghost3639]

There's a guy named Fu I know here in Pennsylvania that got a 37 knucklehead and it took him 2 years to wire it because he wouldn't put any wires on it that didn't come off another 37 knuckle. He doesn't ride any bikes that have electric start. He is an antique Harley snob of the highest order lol from Avella, pa. Great guy.

[@michaelkeyser5272]

Go with the Dark Green!!!!!!

[@jjrider6758]

Colour - I voted for the red, though I probably like the grey better.. That may sound bit crazy but as you're doing the bike to be a '50s bobber/racer I think the red is more likely to be a colour they'd have used back then whereas the grey (although I do like it better) is really a very modern option when it comes to bike colours, I feel that whoever converted this bike in the first place would have wanted it to stand out in a crowd and if it were grey it would kind of fade into the background.. THERE IS ANOTHER WAY.. How about two-tone paintwork ?.. Grey (the shade you're already proposing) and Burgundy/maroon work really well together, it looks more 'period' than grey alone and will stand out but still looks tasteful - a suggestion.. tank above the trim, Burgundy, tank below the trim, Grey - fenders burgundy on top with grey sides (or visa versa if you'd prefer..) Equally, you could swap the grey for a silver which also looks great with the burgundy/maroon.. Next project - I voted for the Indian but really I'd like to see.. None of the above ! - Find a Norton Commando and, instead of keeping it 'as found' or original, upgrade as much as you can (maybe even some light customisation ?..) to make it a viable (and reliable..) modern roadburner - It would be great to see something completely out of the ordinary for you, Commandos are popular on both sides of the pond (and pretty much the world over..) the entire bike is readily available in genuine new parts and there are hundreds of companies providing performance and handling upgrades - Hey, it might even benefit the channel by expanding the viewer numbers ?..

[@amtrack1833]

The bright green. Super unique and a conversation starter for sure.

[@djmurph3088]

I REALLY, enjoy your videos,and because of what I have learned about your characteer I told myself when the time came I would buy my next bike from SRK, and I have been wanting to buy another bike since I had to sell mine to help pay bills for my mom when she was out of work from cancer, unfortunately she passed away. 2 years later I was ready to buy a bike, but my son got diagnosed with leukemia 3 years to the day after my mom' passed away from cancer. My son is now doing well, thank God, and I am ready to look for a bike. So SRK needs to be back asap.

[@BikesandBeards]

good for you for putting your family first, you will never regret that. thats what a real man does.

[@zyonsdream]

Let’s do a video on what it costs to build a bike that hasn’t been built yet. Lots of ummms and aaaaas and guesses. Real informative

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Still it's a beautiful piece of art.