Hunting Harley's. 1940 EL Knucklehead bobber part 1

[@davidswick8353]

I just became a big fan. Love the fact You still posted even though it didn't start!

[@HuntingHarleys]

+David Swick I prefer to show the real, The good, the Bad and the Ugly. No such thing as every bike starts perfect every time, especially if the kicker did not do the mechanic's himself, which in this case I did not and as with most mechanic's, they do as little as possible and charge as much as possible.

[@tryarunm]

Yes, it takes a real man to post his failure simply because he loves his motorcycle so much. I have never been able to master the Enfield kick-starting procedure, so I know how frustrating it can be. Thankfully I have put those shitty bikes behind me and ride a self-starting Harley.

[@waylonlegend4603]

That’s what’s shows he’s a man

[@HuntingHarleys]

The bike is a one kicker, now that Duncan actually worked on my bike. I have picked up all my bikes from Larry. I got tired of him charging for work he never did as he called my bikes "pieces of shit". Good way to treat ones best customer.

[@pauliebots]

Larry who?

[@bugraerkan2663]

at least an honest man

[@josephjakubec9584]

Love bobbers. Been building and riding since early 60s. Every time I bought a swing arm, I ended up cutting it up. Pushing 70 and I still am on rigid bobbers with jockey. Clean, no nonsense bikes.

[@superreverbfreak]

“Really love the way this bike feels” Goes to crank it...”damn it!” 🤣😂

[@willymueller3278]

I wonder how hes right leg feels, ha, ha.

[@goldeee666]

I used to hate when that happened. by now all yur friends are at the next watering hole and the chick you brought left in a car with some dudes

[@flypast9725]

The war started for the USA on 7th December 1941 not late 1942 but still cool motorbike.

[@Ryansanders80]

*8th

[@nathanwagner7937]

@@Ryansanders80 Pearl Harbor happened on December 7th, 1941, but the United States did not officially declare war on the Japanese Empire until December 11th.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

We was in the war before that...just not officially. We were cranking out military supplies for the British to use against Germany. So we really joined the war long before...we just weren't firing shots yet . If your supplying a country with war material to use on another country you are pretty much in the war one way or another

[@texasaggie8449]

@@nathanwagner7937 the government didn’t declare war but Americans declared on the 7th

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

Great lookin bike, I’m really wanting to do a Frankenstein bike parts from 1954, 1957 and 1980 because those were the years me and my parents were born. It’d be a family tribute bike that I think would be such a fun project to do before my parents pass away. They’re both battling cancer at the moment and I think it’d be such a great thing for all of us to create a vision and see it all come together. Great bike! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@hilljack2948]

This bike really caught my eye . Built "56 Pan with " 54 wishbone frame and " 48 springer . Black with just little bit of chrome. One time 3 am after bar closed , she didn't want to fire up . So I took off distributor cap and cleaned the points . She fired right up . Every now and then same thing . Sold her to a man in Germany 1991 . Miss her . Thanks for posting thinkin of riding again .

[@2strokeFORever]

Legend has it that he's still trying to get it started

[@HuntingHarleys]

Watch part 2. This is what happens when your mechanic takes your money but doesn't work on your bike. Don't go to Larry Sittles in Harbor City California

[@derekcollins1972]

That is one sweet ride! That would be my dream machine.

[@cabbage681]

so wanted it to start but dont really care cos it was so beautiful to look at, a bit like a beauty queen youll look at it all day knowing your never gonna get to ride it lol

[@arkprof]

Been there. Once got stuck at gas station for about 30 minutes trying to kick my FX to life; of course I flooded it, used some salty language and then, quite suddenly, it roared to life. This happened during a hot and humid July evening. Normally, though, 3 or 4 kicks and things were shaking and thumping. Life is good.

[@HuntingHarleys]

+ russ bonnett that depends on what country your from. The war as far as an actual declaration of war, did not start with the United States until after the bombing of Pearl Harbor December 7th 1941. The US declared war n Japan the next day and shortly thereafter Germany declared war on the USA. That said, the USA had been sending everything but men to Europe to air in their war, without serial numbers, since 1938.

It started Sept 1st 1939 we entered it Dec 8th 1941 and Germany declared war on the United states 3 days later.

[@propaneandpropaneaccessori3446]

@ and Germany got fucked!

[@bobknight33]

This is by far the best looking Knuckle or Pan you have shown..IMHO

[@Scrooks1]

That's what's cool about old knuckleheads, they're a great workout and you don't have to worry about crashing them.

[@CosgroveNotts]

Brings back memories of my youth lol. Bikes that don't start.... I'm glad Japanese came along

[@speedboatguy]

Pretty much how I feel after trying to start my 78 after I stop anywhere.Starts right up when I wheel it out of the garage though.....

[@donaldpype7018]

Love it, but do you have arthritis in your right Hip? Just aggravated mine.

[@nicholasyoder]

Hey Todd, what years came with the pig snout kicker cover?

[@HuntingHarleys]

early Pan stuff, approximately 49/50ish through 1953

[@michaelcates9042]

Thanks for posting. Brings back memories.

[@USMC_BABE38]

What inch pipes are you running on this bike I've been thinking about finding one for myself

[@boofidontgiveashit6269]

Nice old girl, but unfortunately your mates have arrived at the next pub whilst your still trying to get her fired up.

[@fredhoffman4293]

It looks like you have an El Camino swap meet shirt on, and you mentioned something about the long beach swap meet to. I used to go to both of those, i go to long beach for the car one though, im getting into old harleys, have any good swap meets or shows in the south bay?

[@d_d88888]

Most excellent machine, I absolutely dig it. What are some differences been a knucklehead trans and a panhead trans? Thanks from seattle

[@HuntingHarleys]

D Nelski There are three ways to look at this. 1936 to 1964 transmission's will bolt up behind any year Big Twin motor from those years with the only possible alteration being the transmission lid needing to be changed between a foot shift to hand shift model. The STYLE of the transmission case with little alteration was used from 1936 to 1954, well into the Panhead era. Then, for the purist, the guy who has to have the right trans, right frame and right motor combination, EVERY year was a tiny bit different in some way.

[@shanecrokett4265]

I know the feeling, have a 54. changed the Linkert to S&S, total different routine. miss the Linkert. kicked so much my right leg is twice the size of my left. in the middle of my last rebuild now, at 56 kicking not as easy as it used to be, but just as rewarding.

[@herbwag6456]

Ah, the good old days of the Kickstarter!

[@gauloiscalifornien]

it’s a motorcycle or a fitness machine?

[@h7oslo]

Nice build on this knuck! Hope you get the start figgered out!

[@HuntingHarleys]

I did, the mechanic who did the build had the pleasure of having all my bikes removed from his shop. Larry Settle was the mechanic. I took it to another mechanic and the bike was redone correctly. There is another video on this machine.

[@Corpse1984]

cool looking bike, what was the problem?

[@Rocketman88002]

I would have had my plugs out by the tenth kick, checked point gap; assuming gas is getting to the bowl and carb is working right. Maybe water in the gas?

[@HuntingHarleys]

A csrb gummy and not tebuilt by the mechanic I hired, Larry Suttle

[@thelandrethfarm4782]

Very tight and clean bike!

[@MookishofCali]

Howdy Todd! A very sweet looking bike. Take care!

[@PrettyNeatVR]

What kind of tire is that in the rear? Is it new old stock or do they still make tires like that?

[@HuntingHarleys]

+Pretty Neat VR It was a common street tire from the 80's. Just got the bike with it. Doubt they make them anymore

[@PrettyNeatVR]

+HuntingHarleys Gotcha, I'm planning a major bobber transformation on a 96' sportster. Starting to gather up notes on parts now. :) Great looking bike by the way. I've gotten quite a lot of inspiration from it. Keeping my Evo and Baker 6spd, but looking to transform everything else.

[@HuntingHarleys]

+Pretty Neat VR Allstate Tires makes very good "new" old tires

[@teyacapan]

that is my dream machine as soon as I hit the lotto I'm looking 4 it!!

[@randalbedard687]

Lol yup it hurts after awhile of kickin. I still prefer my kickstart .l don't know why but I love kickin my bike over.

[@brsha8762]

Uhhh.... forget how the bike "feels".. how does your LEG feel???

[@HuntingHarleys]

Not a big deal, if you're in shape

[@michaelhunter7780]

I'm going to Larry's in the morning just to tell him about how winded I got watching you start your bike. Sweet looking Knuckle. Most of the time that happens when a hot looking girl is around.

[@rescue270]

As I understand, a "Bob Job" (bobber) was stock frame with bobbed fenders and all other non-essential appurtenences removed for a very spartan machine. Bobbers were originally intended for hill climb competitions, but ended being cool looking road scoots. When the bobbers got frames raked, they then became "Chop Jobs" (choppers), since the frames needed to be cut and rewelded in order to achieve the intended rake of the front forks. You have a raked frame. Looks to me that you have a chopper, not a bobber. I know, most people assume choppers have long super extended front forks, but not all choppers are that radical.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Some time after I made this video. I found some documentation , as in a magazine article, detailed how to properly chop your motorcycle. Then it showed how they and where to, cut your fenders to properly chop it. Dated roughly 1953 or 54 if I recall and I suspect somewhere on the channel as a video. I am familiar with the early cut downs. These were what you referenced as "bobbers". They were popular around 1925-26 up to the mid 30s. When exactly bobber 1st started in terminology, year wise, I cannot say. However, the early look of mid 30's through late 40's, people called them bobber's, or least the old school guys who schooled me did, west coast San Fernando Valley. So, basically, both terms are probably far older then we realized.

[@MrGtcrx]

one of my top three favorites from your videos. So am I correct in thinking you go out and find all these bikes and then rebuild them ? Are you a collector or do you also sell them ? I'd be curious to know what something like this is worth but I have a feeling it's kind of like that saying goes"if you gotta ask you can't afford it ! "lol...anyways great vids,one day i will have a bike like one of these

[@killerdino12]

legend says he's still there to this day attempting to crank it up

[@HuntingHarleys]

if the mechanic who built the machine for me had done his job, it would of started easily. I had another go through the machine, again, and then she started and ran fine. There are other videos of this on the channel

[@dennism103]

They didn't have much for brakes back then I've heard?

[@user-lq5hx7ve4d]

TODD, COOL KNUCKLE, DIGGING IT!!!!

[@madcarew.3256]

once bobbed a Royal Enfield it could be a sod like this but worth it Nice Bike!

[@ramcharger154]

You mean spare tire cover fender?

[@metalheadman23]

Dude that is a sick bobber. I dig it!!

[@MrRayjin86]

❤️ cool buddy, nice bobber 👍 love it💕

[@attra91]

How much to build another?

[@stephenmerck5931]

HuntingHarleys i'd love to have one of your bikes.you guy's know how to build em.beautiful bikes hands down.

[@largemarge1603]

I will be 69 in a few weeks. My right hip is shot from too many years of kick-starting V-twins.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Seen that happen to so many

[@xzqzq]

Next to spell check, I think roller bars are the premier invention of the 20th century.

[@HuntingHarleys]

in part my unfamiliarity with this particular bike and in part the tuner. This was not a Duncan Keller tune up but a Larry Suttle Tune up. I think I will have Duncan fine tune it

[@Joker-ig8im]

That is the sickest motorcycle I have ever seen.

[@missioncapable4658]

Beautiful bike! Kick start is cool. My everyday ride will be electric start.

[@nukl466]

Wow, Beautiful bike. Thanks for the video.

[@jimg691]

Thats a righteous bike, thanks for posting.

[@mfraschetti]

Arranca o no arranca?

[@craigpennington1251]

Do believe it's flooded Mac. I've always straddled the bike when I kick start any bike for complete control when it fires.

[@badumpsh2044]

That's a good leg workout

[@fireball1322]

wow, sure does crank good.

[@HuntingHarleys]

watch part 2

[@MerlynAStern]

Nice bike, but please give me an electric start and a rear suspension. My back and right foot would not last long on this one...

[@johnboysssss]

i have a 1948 flathead and a 1963 pan. each bike has it's own procedure and i follow them with a start on the first kick if my gas and chock is set right for cold starts.

[@maicolx7776]

and what are those switches by the coil ??????

[@HuntingHarleys]

too many years to recall

[@Justentime77]

I wonder how different, Steve McQueen movies would've been using this bike?

[@Дмитрий-ж7ю6п]

the gratest bike out of all the bikes i have ever seen in my whole life! I have dyna with evo 80 but your bike is really true. with love from bloody russia

[@QuinonesPhotos]

I'm diggin that Knuckle!!! Sweet build, perfect.

[@kelvendyson1508]

almost looks like the bike Fonzie had on the 1st season of Happy Days.

[@markduncan6690]

Should you own a motorcycle?

[@Quad-SquadNZ]

God bless the man who invented the electric starter motor

[@achstantn2222]

I came back to have another look

[@plop961]

He's still kicking it over. It's fucked mate. And the fuel dried up 😉

[@ipfreely3984]

Awesome bike, hard to start or not.

[@johncook2355]

Ithink ur knowledge iscawsim.. ur my Harley God !!!

[@572dartsport]

BADDASS! What does something like that cost?

[@randymiller5008]

About 50 bucks. It's a piece of SHIT 😆

[@Chance-ry1hq]

Hope you don’t kill your self on that contraption. It is a piece of barely functional art. It is probably a good thing it didn’t start.

[@poncoolride]

Beautiful bike! I want a knucklehead so bad!

[@BlackHeartModer]

how many " over is the springer?

[@HuntingHarleys]

+Rey Solis I did not measure it

[@scottvanthof4906]

I remember the old 1970s Dave Mann paintings won't start. the bike is a nice slice of history nice sled man how much. I want to buy it if its still up for grabs.

[@HuntingHarleys]

+Scott Vanthof long gone

[@donc8879]

my style , not too much rake, beautiful bike

[@lightninjack0]

How does it feel now? You tried to kick it but i think it kicked you! Mad kewl bike though. Not many like it here in israel

[@HuntingHarleys]

watch part 2. after having a 2nd mechanic properly go over the machine, it ran well. In Japan now

[@tk-qy7py]

How long springer fork？

[@HuntingHarleys]

Never measured

[@danmaltby3271]

There is something beautiful about a kick start but I don’t miss it, man6 times my leathers would be wet like scuba gear kicking over my 68 Boneville chopper kick start

[@timeno1763]

Beautiful motorcycle.

[@lpwis]

I think you got it over-chromed, or under Jack-Danieled ;-} a few more kicks should get er' done...

[@HuntingHarleys]

lpwis the initial videos on this bike were taken after I had the machine built by Larry Suttle's in Harbor City CA. After taking 18 months to do this, he negelected to tighten up 1/2 the machine and sent it back totally out of tune and with it needing desperately a carb rebuild. After correcting the problems, there are proper starting running videos of this machine on this channel

[@SPOOKSTR]

It's now 2024. He's still kicking. Fucking cool looking machine though.

[@HuntingHarleys]

@SPOOKSTR I suggest you watch part 2. Larry Suttle in Harbor City built this for me, sending it back out of tune and every nut and bolt loose. I took it to another mechanic who straightened it out. Why didn't I do it myself? Impossible to work 16 hour days, 7 days a week, buying bikes and also be a mechanic.

[@SPOOKSTR]

@@HuntingHarleys I watched part 2. Love that bike.

[@richardbarr6814]

If Harley let kick gears engage at 12 inches instead of 4 inches l bet it would start. But..been through that and still love Harleys

[@NsXy]

Seems like compression is low

[@HuntingHarleys]

+Jawad Saleh Knuckles don't have much compression. The "problem" I had a mechanic do a tune up and build the machine, who did not do what I paid him to do. Once I had another Mechanic go over the machine, it ran fine

[@dennism103]

That's pretty cool I gotta admit.

[@RoyLongboat]

Beautiful bike

[@bristolfashion4421]

Lovely bike - just the job for that quick getaway... 😅

[@Hans-fz6cc]

know fa about bikes, but this one i dig, gorgeous

[@warddodd]

the kicker cover isn't knuckle.

[@HuntingHarleys]

There is one actual requirement to make a Knuckle bobber a Knuckle bobber, and THAT is the the cases must be factory Harley. They don't even need to be matching cases. So, the fact the kicker is not a knuckle kicker is totally irrelevant.

[@adamwrong7791]

Video should be called I cant start a kick start lol

[@HuntingHarleys]

It should be called this is the type of work Larry Suttle does. He built the bike tor me, everything was loose, toally out of tune.

[@llewvirtue861]

You would definitely not be able to loose the cops on that bike

[@randyhutchinson9910]

that is one cool machine,

[@rodentgabriele687]

Is this bike available?

[@HuntingHarleys]

Sold years ago. it would be easy enough to recreate it. email me [e-mail]

[@thecoyotehunter9989]

Yup now ya did it. Ya flooded it 😂😂😂

[@HuntingHarleys]

Watch part 2 and learn something

[@zardozqq]

haha now thats a harley i had a kick start 68 shovelhead and I know the feeling hahhaha

[@iliiilil8149]

For a 40's harley this kicks over no problem.

[@moto238]

Textbook beauty.

[@jonasf1275]

Most American thing: War did not start before 42...

[@HuntingHarleys]

The war started in 1933 with Japan's invasion of Manchuria. It started in Europe in 1939 with Germany's invasion of Poland. It did not become a World War until the USA became involved December 7th 1941 with Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor. If Japan had not done this, Hitler would of won.

[@CheckYourPremises]

With all these old bikes you don't need no fucking gym membership! lol

[@robakers8463]

Y'all still hunt bikes.....i would like a 1970s Harley

[@HuntingHarleys]

Email me [e-mail]

[@romandybala]

Whaaaaat? The war didnt start till late 1942???????? Man, you better press some buttons on google?

[@HuntingHarleys]

Roman Dybala exactly, just because the United States did not declare war until after the bombing of Pearl Harbor does not mean the rest of Europe was not already at war once Hitler Invaded Poland in 1939, or that the military was not being built up prior to Hitler's invasion in 1939 as a response to Hitler's military build up. Better press some button's on Goggle

[@godsmacked1000]

Party don't start till Uncle Sam gets in the mix lol