Hunting Harleys, 1940 OP "Greenie" makes it home

[@ToddtheExploder]

Nice shootin', Tex! Just like my Dad used to say, "Rather be lucky than good !" And even without the unique history, it's a truly beautiful motorcycle. Congratulations on acquiring a breathtaking piece of American art history. It's priceless!

[@Foontflaky]

Greetings from Fort Collins Todd. That motorcycle is an absolute gem. I`ve been hunting Harley`s myself, and I just scored on a bone stock all original 1974 Ironhead kickstart right shift 8000 mile machine (divorce forced sale) , and it `s a pleasure to behold . The year it rolled off the line I was 13 years old, and ownership was unobtanium . When I sit and ponder the life these bikes have lived it brings a big smile to my face,

[@HuntingHarleys]

Nice find

[@richard9444]

The most passionate man in the world about Harleys ,and ive leant so much about them from these You tube films thanks from the UK

[@HuntingHarleys]

+RICHARD HILL your welcome

[@jamesparker308]

well done amazing bike well worth the watch thank you for your advice over the years todd american icon from australia east coast

[@HuntingHarleys]

My friend, our hearts go out to your country. West coast USA is next within 10-20 years max

[@Nickolas64]

Love those old bikes your one lucky dude. Wish I had just one to ride and tinker with. Hard to get anything on disability. At least I can still ride and do my own work. I've got a newer 01 FLHTCI I had to borrow to get but I'm in the wind at least. This green bug is a gem...I can dig it... Keep the vids going ...

[@carnut7615]

The old man who owned the bike (Pappy Pierce) R.I.P. passed away. I used to buy stuff from him all of the time, cool old guy.

[@valerioyou]

BEAUTIFUL MOTORCYCLE!!

[@iraqvet03]

Anybody who says Todd doesn't know his $hit is a fool, just sayin.

[@richardpope6821]

Oh cool! Todd figured out why knuckle heads are cool!!!! Thanks Todd, what a wind bag

[@ImAudi5000]

That's a gorgeous bike!

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

What a piece of history.

[@chopperchopster]

OK I have a question. My LATE 1984 has a weird clutch problem. Its not always disengaging when I squeeze the lever. Heres the thing I keep adjusting it and its fine for about fifty miles and then POW it doesnt fully disengage again. Its partially working though. AND its an imtermittent problem its not constant. there is about 3,000 miles on this clutch.Stock ORIGINAL basket with Barnet plates in it. This is a LATE 84 sporty so it has a diaghram spring in it. I changed the primary fluid the other day thinking that old dirty fluid might be to blame. The primary oil was indeed nasty and filthy. I also adjusted the clutch when I chenged the fluid. Rode to the gym and itb was fine but later that day it didnt fully disengage again. The bike doesnt stall out and If I rev her a little it disengages. The clutch cable is lubed and isnt that old. Its not stretching so I rulled that out. I wonder if you have any thoughts before I take the primary cover off and inspect the clutch?

[@rambler68]

nice! I remember going thru the bags on my 49 ther was a primary sprocket, chain breaker , pieces of chain links n asst tools, mine also had grocery bags at the bottom, 30 years ago I wanted to do a full resto, this bike is probably why everyone always tells me (don't touch that paint) the holy grail my friend!!!

[@HuntingHarleys]

I think so too. it is one thing to find a truly nice OP Knuckle in this kind of cosmetic condition and quite another to find the ONE bike that changed people's perception on original paint machines, thus their desirability and thus peoples perception(s) on to restore or save "as found" and thus changed history. There is only ONE that changed history and this is it.

[@rambler68]

HuntingHarleys that's funny I know what you mean when you say it's got the smell!

[@northerniltree]

Put that thing in the light. Let's SEE it.

[@rambler68]

just want to thank Todd for sharing this , any one of the (big boy collectors) would have got this bike , no one would know , if I see a seat with those do dadads ill grab it for ya!

[@HuntingHarleys]

thanks Billy!

[@Rexjunett]

Very Nice. Harley back in the day did not have the Quality Control they have now. Todd is right, things did sneak by. Gotta Love the HD Experts sitting on there EZ Boy reading off some Bullshit. The real experts are getting there Hands greasy, doin it for real. Notice Todds hands, there dirty. Love the Videos Man.

[@Danr234]

I love the 1970 comment. That was me arguing. Incredible bike.

[@LouC518]

If harley could make that exact bike for 20k, i would buy one tomorrow. That thing is freaking amazing

[@mdlanor5414]

A sense able question. I purchased a 1936 EL Knuckle Head? In 1939 I have an accident with it. Just the Springer forks gets bent and can’t be repaired. I purchase 1939 Springer forks. When I replace the just the Springer Forks with a 1939 Model and use all the other parts to reassemble the Springer, does that makes my Harley Davidson not original anymore?

[@HuntingHarleys]

makes it original except for the forks. This machine has factory war years replacement forks. Cool in it's own way, but they do detract from "all original"

[@mdlanor5414]

HuntingHarleys Your comment makes perfect sense in that the 1936 EL Knuckle Head would not be factory original if replacing the Springer Forks with a 1939 Springer Forks. I see how having any year Knuckle Head in a completely original factory condition has to be a extremely rare Motorcycle. I wasn’t thinking about chrome when some of the parts were I think Nickel Plated? Like I wrote in my last comment your 1940 original Green painted Knuckle Head is a beautiful Motorcycle and an American Treasure. Anyone that is into Harley Davidson Motorcycles would be Extremely Proud too own this Motorcycle. I have owned 2 Knuckle Heads. 1 was a 1939 EL and the other was a 1946 Fl. Neither was in original condition when I purchased them. I chopped one and bobbed the other in the early 1970s. The Knuckle Head Motor is a work of art. Good luck in dealing with the AMA. They sound like they don’t realize that Harley Davidson did put pre or post year parts on their bikes when they ran out of them. You’re 100% right.Harley Davidson wasn’t going to shut down production if they had pre or post year parts when they ran out of the current year of manufacture. I really like your humor in how you point out that Harley Davidson would be using pre and post year parts on current year Motorcycles when they ran out, and the way you say this in some of your videos. I totally believe what you are saying. It makes 100% common sense. No reply necessary. I am rooting for you to get your 1940 Knuckle Head acknowledged as factory original condition when you get the few parts that you know aren’t original to this Motorcycles year of Manufacture.

[@scoobydoo1726]

Awesome Bike Thanks for Sharing!

[@mfreund15448]

Great catch and find!

[@bobberguy1]

Trying to be a hater, but it's jealousy and envy! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

[@HuntingHarleys]

thanks!

[@1955porsche]

nice score Todd,, who cares how much it cost, its only money,, ignore the jealous wanna Bs....luv watching your videos , best motorcycle series on utube

[@HuntingHarleys]

can't take it with you, might as well enjoy it some before the time comes.

[@DeeInTheHouse]

Hey Todd, How does this '40 EL compare to the one in Japan (also on KZbin)? I seen you commented on it about a year ago.

[@HuntingHarleys]

I have a friend in Japan e-mailing the author of that vid. I hope he replies with pictures. THEN we shall know. The vid seems to show the same 1939 Transmission that "greenie" has

[@HuntingHarleys]

Adam Stein I'm not familiar enough with Sporty clutches to advise you

[@wrgumaer]

That is one sweet bike

[@deviltube36]

Beyond cool!

[@benbruker1610]

PREACH ON BROTHER...PREACH ON

[@matrox]

Whats the hoop for on the fender?

[@jamesopalka3700]

SWEET!

[@midlantic1]

Tod, Did you say the original owner is still around? Now that interview has to be got

[@HuntingHarleys]

or so I was told at Vegas by a local. A friend made a call, seems he just died 5 years ago, very sad :(

[@TheCunningham1977]

Very cool!

[@sennakayne]

Great Bike dam

[@steveperry1344]

BLAH-BLAH-BLAH, nice bike though. todd

[@paulstiffler3203]

Hey is that "THE BIKE" ???LOL Love it, however I'm not a fan of the green.

[@mikecacioppo5639]

It's a very nice motorcycle, however there's much "baloney" to this story witch may or may not be true. He's very certain about this motorcycle that was made before this man was even born.

[@lindacruz2367]

But..... it's still a Old motor cycle.🇺🇲

[@davidsnow2420]

THAT SMELL!

[@matrox]

Read us some news from 1977.

[@stanislawskraba4366]

were is jack daniels ?

[@joesmuckatelly8282]

What about the 1941 FL

[@HuntingHarleys]

sold it

[@m.schlaumeier7339]

blablablabla.........

[@1crzflyer]

is this guy full of chit or what?