Hunting Harley's 1940 Knucklehead original paint Greenie goes to Mecums January 2020

Todd discusses Greenie, what has been done or not done to the machine and Greenie's historical importance.

[@tylerofviolence]

Thank you for correcting all the mis informed people that would not be able to even point these subtle but very crucial changes to the bikes. It’s men like you that are a dying breed. Thanks for all you do for the culture and keep these machines and parts in the USA.

[@mfreund15448]

666 I bet this one ends up overseas.....

[@PanM8]

@@mfreund15448 you are probably correct. Or to someone who will stash it away. I hope Dale Walksler knows about this one and buys it. At least it will be displayed for everyone to see.

[@frankpeter9145]

I'm not a motorcycle enthusiast, but enjoy watching your videos and those lovely HD's you show.

[@thefordrs]

Thank you for sharing everything you know about these motorcycles, I've learnt a lot 👍

[@jonchrzanowski725]

I really hope it goes to someone with the same passion as you Todd. Its such an amazing machine with so much history

[@patrickodonovan5066]

I love this channel. I always learn so much.

[@specialed1942]

My buddy Frank Gorney from Idyllwild CA, taught me how to ride the old side shifters. I bought a 42FL and road next to him on his 45EL. His old bike sold earlier this year he on Mecum Auction for $93k. My 42 will be sold someday soon as I’m getting older too.

[@basetd_dude7916]

Sell it to me in 10yrs from now

[@matthewwedge6416]

Absolutely AWSOME! I certainly dig the knowledge you are blessing us with

[@joezednick3197]

I always enjoy your videos, thanks.

[@gmoney1592]

That is a fine example of a great piece of American history.

[@jamesbutterson5218]

Learned a lot from you Todd! Love your videos ☝😎💨👍

[@MrBluoct]

🤘 Great bike Great couple Great pup Always insightful and informative A beauty- 🤘🤘

[@freelyfarmexploits8854]

This is a great channel, full of information. Hope Greenie goes to a good home.

[@georgejones3375]

She is a gem. Hope you get the right bidders. All the best and happy new year.

[@stefang4929]

Todd, One Thing for sure The Buyer will Have a Priceless Piece of History!! Your Knowledge is Irreplaceable as well As Greenie Best Life Ever To You and Yours

[@MrSideoiler]

Thanks for telling us how it really was. Hope it gets back on the road soon.

[@lisagodin6380]

but does it have nickel

[@kamotecruiser4083]

This bike came out from a time machine!! Beautiful!!

[@davidsnow2420]

Good luck, Big Greenie, the Godzilla of Knuckles, & good luck Todd!

[@BEASTBSG1982]

So sad to see greenie go on the chopping block Happy holidays Todd

[@johnliotta2583]

Nice Todd glad to c u post another vid.

[@timmix331]

I knew I should have worked harder when I was younger. Maybe I could afford it 🤔😂😂. Love it!

[@pyro4life64]

Saw the bike in the catalog a few weeks ago and was wondering if you had it still or if someone else had it listed in the auction. Good to see you still have had it and hate to see it go, sure have enjoyed the page and all of the great info you have posted over the last few years.

[@rontomasello2041]

Not many cars on the road these days,nice time to ride. I still own my first Harley 86 Sportster.bought it new. I will to 60 in aug. dear Lord willing. Thanks for the Great show.

[@greenhorngrower5503]

New sub here and I came from ur buddy chucks channel. Cheers and I look forward to watching ur videos

[@StarTrekBro]

Hey Todd love your videos! I'm 20 and looking for my second bike now, hopefully a early 90's evo softail. Love watching your videos! Really inspired me to work on my own bike. Hopefully one day I can fix everything myself!

[@tyler1671]

Get a shovel or a pan brother... these bikes will die if us younger guys don't get in to em. I'm 26 and am about to start a full build on a 36 knuckle. A 55 pan is next after that

[@StarTrekBro]

@@tyler1671 Thats awesome! My thing is early 90s Evolutions. Got a 94 fxstc and rebuilding an evo motor rn

[@tyler1671]

@@StarTrekBro I swear I must be the only guy in the country that hates the evo motors simply cuz they stopes making the shovel for it

[@tyler1671]

@@StarTrekBro hell I seen a knuck that pushed 654hp to the tire it was a drag bike but he still did it

[@jowyong6769]

Phooo!!! 200K at Mecums!! Congratulations!!

[@robtbomba3491]

Such a treat to see this bike in this condition

[@Paul20661]

Nice,I think that's a great color The again green is my favorite color,light green that is

[@frankflstf]

That bike and paint are so so beautiful

[@elflaco658]

You don't see many of em like this anymore. I remember the days when these could be had for 2k. Of course 2k was a fair amount then. Damn, I'm a fossil!

[@Uncletoast52]

El Flaco Both of us . E J Cole bought many of his bikes in the 80s not so long ago.

[@ghostdogmata9894]

That bike is gorgeous

[@johncamesano5844]

HI Todd, and thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge . I have noticed the flex exhaust headers on various older Harleys. Would you tell us why Harley choose to do this. Surely not for the looks, IMHO. Were they experimenting with rubber mounts back then? Sorry if you have addressed this before.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Looks and a type of early heat guard

[@jameywingler3460]

Hi Todd , I was going to just say I appreciate your channel and your time for doing these great vids , I , when I saw a vid when you were describing things you were in to , I was like OMG somebody that likes that too , I hope to be able to see your content and vids for years to come

[@irvinmartin9259]

I have a copy of "Harley-Davidson Knuckleheads" by Greg Field, published by Motorbooks International. (pub. 1997.) This actual bike appears on 7 colour pages in that book. It's a piece of cultural heritage. PLEASE keep this bike in America! So many of these seem to end up "overseas".

[@HuntingHarleys]

Up to the buyer, no reserve at Mecums January 2020

[@harleybilter]

@@HuntingHarleys What's the upside and downside of selling the bike with no reserve?

[@markwarren5644]

@@harleybilter up side, someone with more money than brains will pay way more than it's worth, down side, someone with more money than brains will pay way more than it's worth!

[@PanM8]

@@markwarren5644 could not have said it any better!

[@harleybilter]

@@PanM8 Good to know. My 1940 Knucklehead, reconditioned, is on the block Saturday. I hope Greenie sets the value on Friday to see what mine might get on Saturday. Mine has a lot less history. I bought it 1983 from the previous owner who titled the bike in 1942 and rode to 1950. I'm guessing mine has a lot more original parts and pieces. I wish I had an email for Todd so that I could send him pictures from when I bought it. I have no idea if the light blue color on it when I bought it was original color or not. Thanks again.

[@MrJosephJude]

Very cool T-shirt you're wearing! You really needed rolling skills with those papers!

[@valerioyou]

WONDERFUL MOTORCYCLE !!

[@markeverson5849]

Thanks for showing the bike this is the end of August 2022 actually the 1st of September so what did the bikes sell for on auction?

[@HuntingHarleys]

Only this bike went to Auction

[@richarddick1924]

Hey Todd. Have you published the stats yet on last years workout program?

[@alfredrudolf4729]

It's very nice bike u r great man who described it very well.. is it for sale I'm from india i want it wanna own it pls share details

[@HuntingHarleys]

You will have ti bid on it at this auction, they accept phone bids www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-392687/1940-harley-davidson-el-knucklehead/

[@freedomrider2157]

Best of luck w/ the auction 👍👊🇺🇲

[@hanskonrad5850]

Hey Todd! Great piece on that old gem !. Q 4 U- I rebuilt 83 fxwg didnt touch the trans , put lienweber ls3 in it 40 over pistons ..so it feels like I'm losing torque at around 2800 rpm in every gear then roll off gas and it lunges forward. Like it revs up but doesnt get to the rear wheel unless I let off the throttle Would that be a compensator situation? Thanks for the vids hope this q makes sense ...

[@HuntingHarleys]

Sounds like a clutch problem. Watch my 4 speed clutch video. It is possible it could be clutch and compensator

[@seadank1]

Hay Todd how do I find out about the originality of my 1979 fxs80 lowrider I’ve tried to research it but come up with nothing can you help a fellow out

[@HuntingHarleys]

Do a search on the channel, plenty of OP 79 FXSs

[@harleybilter]

Todd, are you going to be at the auction? I will have my 1940 Knucklehead on the block Saturday afternoon, check it out on the auction website lot listing. You have found some nice OEM replacement products to get close to original. I bought mine in 1983 from the family of the owner titled in 1942. At most, I am the third owner and I have a copy of that title. When I bought the bike it had a 1950 license plate on it so only 10 years of possible changes. Although I restored this bike and it does not have original paint, I hope you have a chance to see my bike that hasn't gone through many owners and subsequent, who knows what, changes.

[@Evolution_10_X]

Beautiful bike

[@thebuffbeatnik8848]

That color is cool!

[@mikehasuga4959]

Good job!!! Where do I buy Hollywood Green single stage in aerosol cans.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Not avaliable

[@rogershipman3578]

Did this bike sell when it went to Mecum's? If so how much did it go for?

[@HuntingHarleys]

January 24th 2020 Greenie goes on the block at Mecums. You can watch on TV. Google Mecums Vegas 2020

[@TheHarleypig]

Houdy Todd. You have taught me a lot about my orginal paint 41 FL. Didn't know shit till I started watching you. Don't know if you still doing it but may be interested in selling it. Contact me if you are interested

[@FabryRock]

This is art

[@jameywingler3460]

This bike is one of my all time favorite s ,

[@jojojeep1]

How have you been doing buddy, are you still working out? what’s the difference As long as you’re healthy and happy

[@HuntingHarleys]

Hey jojo! Long time, hows things? Still working out with a bit of side line from my foot being run over by an Asian chick.

[@jojojeep1]

HuntingHarleys Yeah at least you’re OK brother, I’m going through something I don’t know what it is I’m healthy but nothing seems to make me happy, I sold my Harley’s I sold all my hobbies and I’m just praying that I get through this shit. I will get through this shit, God bless brother good to hear from you

[@johnvanbeek5671]

Greenie the nickle knuckle 👍💚💚💚

[@SlyDawg951]

A true American Beauty (1940 Knucklehead)

[@santossuarez]

I'm not sure that air filter cover match the year. But, nice bike. I know' em very well.

[@HuntingHarleys]

The 6 inch was Avaliable until at least 1955. The later ones used the later tags. The oftener tag was used through 1941. 42 saw the "new" square tag introduced. I've had a lot of original paints over the decsdes. Not to mention tons if literature much of which I've put on the KZbin including a video on air cleaners. Tons if invoiced, letters from the factory that documents everything I've said.

[@robertashbrook3157]

What do you expect it to bring?

[@danfecke]

Brooks Allen 220k

[@cetate93]

Love that green

[@miguelsalami]

I still want that Captains hat 👁🔥👁

[@mindygilson9226]

Absolutely Beautiful, they don't make them like that anymore. How much you want for it?

[@HuntingHarleys]

Guess you missed the part that it's being auctioned off at Mecums in Vegas 2020 this January

[@MrJosephJude]

www.mecum.com/motorcycles/results/ Congratulations! I hope you’re satisfied with the final bid at the auction. Good luck 🍀 to you in the future!

[@jiveturkey9993]

Whoah!!!!! Boy was I wrong on my estimate. I thought for sure was going to be on the lower end of the spectrum.👍👍👍👍

[@steveminer3972]

Pretty cool

[@michaelbenardo5695]

What a beauty.

[@insideout2600]

Hey Todd , what did greenie sell for ?

[@HuntingHarleys]

January 24th 2020 at Mecums in Vegas . Not sold... yet

[@richardpope6821]

Wow cool Todd invented motorcycle collecting

[@photohum]

LOT F189 The famous 'Greenie' 💚💚💚💚

[@nickyscarfo136]

Wonder how much it sells for

[@joesmuckatelly8282]

Missing hd tag emblem on oil tank?

[@HuntingHarleys]

Your thinking Panhead, not all Knuckles had that. Pre war most did not

[@markwegner6100]

Best one in the world!

[@MrJoshReinhart]

Here it is on Mecum for those interested: www.mecum.com/lots/LV0120-392687/1940-harley-davidson-el-knucklehead/

[@richardbarnes455]

Mine was a 1947 74ohv. Black with a buddy seat and windshield. I couldn't wait to trade it for a metric. I do not think I even took a picture of it. That was in 1957 when I was 19. Cryin in my beer!

[@HuntingHarleys]

Nobody wanted these years ago. Through the 1970's they averaged $500 - $700 for a complete original paint running Knuckle, flatty's were even less!

[@martinwall7297]

I would like for you to show us the Harley factory literature that states what you claim. nice bike remarkable condition paint and all.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Roy Bean, evidently you are unaware that there are over 1700 videos on this channel, over 500 of them documenting this with factory liturature, invoices, letters and actual original paint motorcycles, NOS and used parts. It took me nearly 40 years, quite a bit of money, and over a year of my own time making the videos to share the knowledge. At least take the time to view the videos before pronouncing "show me the evidence".

[@joshschwartz5663]

You have any nickel?

[@danielburke4113]

I bought a 1942 EL Knuckle in upstate New York in the late 1970s. I sold it 1981 or 1982 (Clarence, N Y.) before moving to Texas. It was black and white (not original) with a broken handlebar. *EL1064*

[@HuntingHarleys]

@@danielburke4113 at least you enjoyed it for a time

[@mikeeger7581]

Just like anything else it’s supply and demand!!

[@jasondean3332]

How much did she end up selling for???

[@HuntingHarleys]

220k with juice

[@jasondean3332]

@@HuntingHarleys not to shabby.....

[@jasondean3332]

@@HuntingHarleys y’all got a 77-79 FLH take’n up space in the shop? Let me know, I have a few bucks in my pocket and look’n for something to tinker on. Or a ‘56

[@HuntingHarleys]

Not at the moment, cheap bikes are not selling well for me

[@jowyong6769]

What's with the nickel? Why does that make the bike more desirable?

[@HuntingHarleys]

Special order section on the order form allowed the dealer to ask for anything out of the normal check box. Any plating, any color. Totally forgotten knowledge until I bought this motorcycle and found the documentation

[@HuntingHarleys]

I should add in. Prior to the documentation I uncovered and plastered all over this KZbin channel, most people thought pre war you couldn't even get chrome, that all chrome was "after it was built" because the catelog bikes didn't have any. Prior to WWII, the USA and the world was still gripped by the Great Depression. We, the USA, would not get out of that until AFTER WWII. So people humoriously thought that HD, during the leanest times in modern history, would simply allow the dealers all that extra money. The fact is, HD wanted all that custom build money. HD was, circa 1926-42, the largest custom bike manufacturer the world was ever seen. ALL forgotten by the "experts". The proof is all over this channel through the videos I have uploaded. Watch the videos and learn.

[@jowyong6769]

@@HuntingHarleys Thanks for the explanation! Here in Singapore, you can't even keep old bikes. Anything pre-2003 has to be scrapped by 2028. Apparently old vehicles are polutive...

[@HuntingHarleys]

Not even for historical vehicles? Wow

[@jrees1082]

It has to make you wonder what the original owner was doing for a living during that time when noone had a pot to piss in.. he's ordering every extra piece of bling convievable in his head. He was either a genius or crazy.. What a great piece of history. Your the guy that should own that bike though. Hopefully the factory bought it to remind them of what they used to be.

[@FabryRock]

😻

[@freebird7284]

$200k not chicken feed at all but I expected a little more, good luck in the future!

[@kevinwest3689]

I have an issue I need help with PLEASE I do all my own work on my bike I dont let anyone else touch it, this question isn't for everybody it's for the guy that makes these videos, I'm desperate! It's an oil slinger throwout bearing and adjusting rod question, please respond, I would rather be able to call you if possible.

[@HuntingHarleys]

661 904 8512

[@donniehayes8130]

Nice,you still selling bikes?

[@HuntingHarleys]

Extremely rarely

[@donniehayes8130]

@@HuntingHarleys ok hoss i appreciate your reply, i was looking for and old chopper sir,id look myself but im in afghanistan sir

[@HuntingHarleys]

Going to be hard to source parts for something that old so far away. I suggest an EVO or later chop, more reliable. 1991 up

[@donniehayes8130]

@@HuntingHarleys ok thanks young man,take care

[@Klassiccycles]

Todd ya think Greenie will stay here or go to the land of the rising sun?

[@HuntingHarleys]

Probably USA

[@hotrodZack1948]

Isnt this the dude who doodles kids?

[@cheftush]

Sounds like billy bob Thornton

[@HuntingHarleys]

If only I had Angelina Jolie....

[@cheftush]

HuntingHarleys well, it’s a beautiful bike.....

[@HuntingHarleys]

@@cheftush that she is

[@hotwheel6663]

Kitty in the background!

[@kevinwest3689]

No I dont want to call you every time I have a problem, I dont have "problems" I cant work out for myself, its just this one weird issue kicking my ass, if you dont want to talk respond and I will ask the question if not I'm not going to right more than I have for nothing.

[@otorcycle2245]

Автор Привет !я живу в России Вам не нужен ретро Ural 1968 года ?я могу продать Вам тока надо как ни будь пообщатся насчет него!могу показать его,но у него нету документов!но Урал для своих годов очень даже в форме!

[@sagephillip6119]

✊✌

[@tobpitbull]

Never fired? Here I’m waiting for you to fire it up and it’s a dud... don’t be offended but why put all that work in a bike and not fire it up or ride it? I guess some like the cash more than the ride.... Beautiful looking bike. Hopefully next owner ride it and enjoy a piece of history on the road. Thanks for video.

[@HuntingHarleys]

This machine cost me a lot of money. 40 cases are weak, tend to blow up. I've enjoyed it for the history and as a way to learn and pass on knowledge. You want to hear it run? Be the winner at the Mecum.com Auction in Vegas 2020

[@tobpitbull]

HuntingHarleys makes sense...thanks for educating.

[@h_adventures_]

But does it run ?

[@PanM8]

Did you watch the video? He said he never started it. It probably does. If I were fortunate enough to buy it, I would disassemble and inspect the internals. Then not be afraid to ride it.

[@calimatt24traxxas]

I barley recognized you without your beard ....you look younger.

[@vk7408]

How come she doesn't run...all your knowledge and friends can 't help you get it running?

[@chrishills4020]

Todd sounds angry and defensive about his bike, great guy but I think he's pissed about his life.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Just sad I have to sell this motorcycle

[@thomasboehnlein1909]

Doesn't run ? 500.00 cash

[@HuntingHarleys]

Find em for 500, sell to me at 50k a pop, make you some real money

[@loudog9153]

This guy knows enough to get rid of this POS and NOT START IT OR RIDE IT. The reason it’s going to MECUM is in hopes of some “RUB” to get emotionally stupid and pay big 💰 for it. Once you have owned (I have owned 4 vintage Harley’s) a bike like this is basically just a pile of metal taking up space in your shop. NO THANKS.

[@cravenmoorehead7099]

Show the bike....who gives a shit about the speaker?

[@antoniovictor8697]

Porque la gente que hace estos programas de moto se filma tanto hablando?? Solo queremos ver motosssss!!!!! No gente hablando!!!!! Gracias.

[@america1723]

Todd has hit bottom. Selling Greene. What a shame

[@HuntingHarleys]

I've been around a few decades, bought and had to sell a few collections. Maybe I will buy more, and maybe not. This is just the start of a new adventure is all.

[@america1723]

Dude it’s time to give it up. You have been on the down hill slide for a while. No one wants to see your work out routine video’s. It’s kinda gross.

[@HuntingHarleys]

There is an off button. If you're lucky, one day you'll be an old man in need of the inspiration those gross videos give to other old men.

[@america1723]

Yes there is an off button but once and a while you actually make a video that is Interesting. Not shamming you at all I have Been watching your channel for over three years now

[@StayingBack71]

So......Some Rich RUB actually gave 200k for that? I bet he got his @ss kicked after security got him home,Good score Todd,But you had to be laughing too

[@HuntingHarleys]

Laughing how? I easily lost 100k on this. Completely changed our understanding of Knuckle history though. Guess you missed out on the concept of truly famous items bring stupid money. Some rich guy bought a fake Captain America bike back in the 1990s, because someone told him it was real, Dan Haggerty, for ONE MILLION

[@StayingBack71]

@@HuntingHarleys My research over time is off then, Let me apologize,I didnt see that money, But Im off apparently- Way OFF.

[@naui_diver9290]

Im not sure what voice youre using or what youre implying when you do it but stop.

[@HuntingHarleys]

it is called age

[@guillermofernandozabalza4644]

La forma en que está puesto el asiento es orrible y no mostró la moto en marcha, pésimo video 👎👎

[@HuntingHarleys]

El asiento está instalado de fábrica correcto. ¿Quizás estás acostumbrado a helicópteros más modernos en lugar de motocicletas originales? Esta es una máquina realmente rara. Está a la venta en Mecum's este enero de 2020. Nunca lo he comenzado. Lo que sí hice fue documentar esta y otras motocicletas tempranas en relación con las opciones de fábrica y los pedidos especiales que habían sido completamente olvidados por todos los "expertos" y que históricamente hace que esta máquina específica sea "invaluable". Entonces, si quieres escucharlo, TÚ lo compras en Mecum's y haces tu propio video.

[@moore4615]

Too much talk fire it up!

[@HuntingHarleys]

I've never started it. Here is an idea. You can be the buyer at Mecum's, fire her up and make a video just so the rest of us can hear her run.

[@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827]

This was the best 13 minutes in my life watched the whole thing with my jaw dropped ! You made history not many people can say that ! The only thing I can't understand is the whole no reserve thing ? I hope this bike hits a million dollars or more. Best wishes to you and yours

[@PanM8]

There is no reserve, because he knows, the bike will go for way more than he has in it. It will go overseas, or become some rich guy's trophy, to sit and look at. Someone who doesn't know what it is like to ride one of these things. These machines were made to be ridden. Not stored away. But, if you have the money, I guess it's one's prerogative what they do.

[@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827]

@@PanM8 yeah maybe but you don't know what he has in it . All the parts he found to complete it is probably a ton of money so I disagree on that . I do agree 100% it probably will go overseas like most all our old iron and sit in a collection or museum somewhere.

[@PanM8]

@@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827 If you noticed, I said probably. I know what today's prices of these parts are. They are ridicules! He has been collecting for years. He has a large network from 40 years of being in this. I have seen Todd at a couple AMCA meets over the years. Don't pretend to know him, just seen him. Again...I said probably. I just hope, whoever's buying it, will ride it.

[@PanM8]

@@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827 sorry I have to correct myself. I ment to say probably in that first comment. The typing got ahead of my brain. Sorry.

[@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827]

@@PanM8 its all good just a couple guys and there opinions .....ride safe man !