John's 2007 Twin-Cam Special Construction, Kick Start Only, Harley-Davidson

[@oregonoutback7779]

A frame, a motor and brakes ….. back to motorcycle basics. I love it. Thanks John and Matt. Absolutely beautiful !!

[@Bikergramp57]

So badass

[@chopperwizard666]

Bring back Kick Starts? Hell yeah!!

[@MattLaidlaw]

BrapChat haha👍🏻

[@timmurphy2825]

Hard tail, kick start, no seat pad, bad ass, old school style. Definitely not a touring bike. Just freaking awesome what people can do to Harley's.

[@HJ-sn5gt]

Kickstart will sell more than livewire

[@Ghost-mu6vh]

@Johnny Strange your very wrong. Im the new generation and rather have a rat or bobber then these new harleys. As well as a Kickstart.

[@saddle8bag]

Now that there's a Harley Fuckin Davidson!

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. No question.

[@badhombre5591]

Big props on that bike. Only someone that Truely loves motorcycles could build such a bad ass machine.👍

[@TheHarleyTech]

That's so awesome. Very nice!

[@MattLaidlaw]

John Maxwell What’s up man!? We got a John at our shop too. Haha. I’ll see you soon my friend.

[@1americanfrmsocal529]

🤙John

[@chancecolwell3823]

@@MattLaidlaw what year frame is it

[@user-ct9jz4iq9s]

awesome to see your channel not just featuring new bikes that your selling but all of the culture, looking foward to seeing more builds on the channel as well as the most indepth look at new harleys on the internet

[@MattLaidlaw]

oh yea, I was happy John wanted to do a video with me. I love bikes like his.

[@davidknows3320]

My buddy who builds old school pan choppers always jokes with me to not sprain my thumb when I fire my Twin Cam. Lol. It's all in fun, I can appreciate the custom builds. Sweet build John, now I have to go sprain my thumb before going to work.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Haha. You and me both.

[@joerectifier]

Tremendous…..Matt I like that you feature your employees at times. They are the heart and soul of any business and it is nice to see that appreciated. The subtle thing about a master mechanic is the patience and the ethical wrench on customers bikes….not only are they precious, it is critical that they are well maintained with care. This bike is sweet and I am impressed.

[@StanfordC95120]

John, congrats on an inspired build. Sometimes less is more...except in the suspension area, lol. Matt thanks for sharing John's passion with your peeps.

[@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324]

Very sweet! Reminds me of my shovel. Agreed, like the softail looking like a hard tail, would love to see a kick start with a hidden mini starter that could start an 18 wheeler. Kicking is fun until you don't feel like kicking. Thanks Matt aka the Jay Leno of motorcycles:)

[@MattLaidlaw]

AboutMy FathersBusiness Thanks for the comment. I’ve never been compared to Jay Leno. I’ll take it.

[@bav114]

Awesome bike dude. John has certainly mastered the technique of starting it. I love kick start bikes. Dave UK

[@madfzr]

It was said below but I’ll say it again, hats off to Matt laidlaw for showcasing mechanics, so cal HD culture, giving honest reviews I love seeing that i10 onramp

[@TheRider_1229]

Awesome, Very cool bike and Nicely done John. Hell yeah, H-D should bring “kick start” feature back.

[@jfm562]

Very cool bike. Thanks for walking us through your build and ride too.

[@usarmy3111]

Nice bike John! John sure knows his stuff. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@roadglide]

I like this direction. Old school always works. Thank you for posting.

[@RayRyan1123]

Love the bike. I like the newer touring bikes but it’s cool as hell still seeing the old school being done. Can never go wrong with a bare bones frame motor and wheels. Cool bike

[@Kman1960]

My first HD was a 1973 Shovel on a 1948 HD hardtail frame w/Spinger front end. Open primary belt drive w/kick start only. Love the look but Now I’d have to go with a SoftTail frame and a TwinCam B motor. My spine couldn’t take the hardtail or the motor vibration. Thanks for sharing.

[@darwinortiz6394]

So cool. Love the old school open primary set up.

[@stanleygraham1389]

Dayum... John rocked it!

[@somebody1960]

love creative minds! it takes an awesome mechanic to piece a bike like this together.

[@scootjockey]

Nicley done John,if only i was 30 years younger.

[@kennethreynolds8]

Hard core, love it, bring on the kick.

[@thomasangelo4219]

Way cool really old school thanks for the video Matt take care

[@charlesblount6858]

I bet that it's great to kick around in (no pun intended). Thanks John for showing your awesome Harley. It's guys like you who will keep guys thinking they can do it better, and sometimes do. Thanks Matt for another unique video of the biker lifestyle possibilities.

[@fililoboesparza5784]

Sweet!! Kick start bikes are always bad ass!! 🤙🏻 Si Matt Harley should bring them back!

[@rossbrazier661]

Yeah like that's going to happen lol. nice bike but wouldn't want to do 200 miles on that seat ..

[@dont.ripfuller6587]

you'd have to get Harley back in America first, just get a baker

[@rossbbrown]

Hey man I really appreciate bikes like yours.I have a special construction chopper very much like yours.Thank you for sharing.God bless.

[@MattLaidlaw]

Thanks for the comment.

[@jimmansi1187]

Beautiful bike, what a talented guy, That bike is a work of art!

[@isaachuerta]

Its Alive👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Awesomeness. American Iron👊, Great Job.

[@r.savage1283]

Great job on the bike john. Thanks for sharing. That open belt drive looks great. The kickstart is a nice touch. Great looking bike.

[@manny1470]

Sick AF bro! Thats a chop right there. Right up my alley personally. Great build.

[@orlando_mopar_srt]

Old skool will never die.... tuff bike man 👍💪

[@goon1500ify]

Great bike ! And yes Harley needs to bring back the kickstarter!!!!!!!!!

[@sturgis1982fxb]

Bring Kickers back!!! There is just something that you can't get from a button, pride!!!!

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I have to admit, that is the one and only scooter powered by a thinking that I like. Still sounds a bit funny but, looks fun enuff too ride I'd live with that. Lol Great job on the bike man. Finally someone did something right with the newer stuff. It looks good tip to tail. Rock on !!!

[@timeggleton8142]

Now that's a real chopper, awesome love your work

[@smoothdigits]

I love the simplicity and style but looking at that seat makes my butt hurt lol

[@madfzr]

smoothdigits omg was thinking the same thing. Sick bike but I would get a better seat if was my bike

[@dadtrap]

John that thing is a beast. And you my friend are an animal. Ride safe

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Wow man, I love that thing!....what an awesome machine!......excellent job

[@janosistvan5226]

Absolutely bring back kick start...

[@Markotto09]

I love it! And yes, bring back the kicker.

[@drumheadallas]

Bikes like these have a soul

[@georgeshotrodbarn2113]

that was a cool bike I have a 2002 heritage and would like to install a kick start on it for the nostalgic look and a back up way to start the bike. when I was younger I had a pan head and a shovel head that were kickers. cool

[@timoschaefer9971]

Very cool and unique bike!

[@REAPERofCali]

Dope bike... yes bring back Kickstart lol. I was looking for info on making an 88 twin cam kick start and found this.

[@BlindTom61]

Beyond cool. 10 stars out of five...

[@erwinballings9155]

Nice bike 🤩, and yeah bring back kick starts 👍

[@PuraVidaAdventures506]

Beautiful build

[@michaellomazzo7776]

Did a really cool build reminds me when I built my 58 pan custom chopper ride hard ride safe

[@zeke7142003]

I sat down to watch KZbin because my back is killing me. Seeing that hardtail just damn near put me in the hospital.

[@puremadnessman]

This bike is beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@fugemlpriks1876]

Bloody awesome mate !! Thanks for sharing from Aus 👌👍

[@petterin1]

Goddamn kickass beautiful bike!

[@darkoflight4938]

Badass bike, great stuff! Keep em' coming sir!

[@jimmiehoyt4016]

Sweet old school mix dam good job

[@zardportugal]

Best bike so far. :-)

[@bobhitchens1815]

this the way Harley Davidson should be going, A modern engine and gearbox and a simple rolling chassis, which people can add what they want,to make it how they like it, Ive been riding for 55 years (25) on Harleys, and this is the first bike that makes sense to me

[@61espo]

Great bike! Thanks for sharing !

[@richbuczek9649]

i enjoyed your video nice work!!!!

[@davecuquet6708]

Nice build , thanks for sharing!!!

[@richard9444]

That's evil! Love it ..hello from London UK

[@WolverineX1996]

Awsomr I love this motorcycle 👍

[@gregmilona2159]

Love it,what a machine,thanks Matt

[@garychandler4296]

Awesome but so many questions! I'll stick to 3: What did you do to take care of the electric kickstart timing advance? It's that overdrive or just the 5 speed? With the older f.ywheel, is it heavy enough to potatoe or still stuck at 1000? That's the one thing I don't like about my TC!

[@freedom6919741]

Sounds bad ass ! Nice video Matt.

[@rebel_ltz]

Badass.

[@zjwftw3122]

We need an update on this one Matt. And more choppers haha

[@mas3292]

Great old school hard tail bobber!

[@Neocleese]

Very cool bike.

[@DavidHatch-c1w]

A fine job young man

[@mkouvelis1]

Badass-o-meter is off the charts

[@mattnida3743]

Awesome bike man!

[@vendetta1306]

Hell yeah, making us Shovelhead boys proud

[@Johnny-nb7eg]

I love the bike! Finaly something oldschool! Nice contrast to the new shit that comes from Harley!

[@boxcarbro3043]

I bet bottoming out in that seat must feel nice. Sick bike.

[@carlosthejackal7178]

that is a SICK bike!

[@billharden7127]

AWESOME and a Twin Cam👍.

[@joshjacobs6658]

So sick

[@t.t.kelsey7132]

Sounds just like my BADASS...well done brotherman..🇺🇸👍

[@herbwag6456]

Like a '60s-70s chopper but with a new engine and no mandatory sissybar. Seat looks real comfortable. Starts easy but I sure don't miss kickstart.

[@richardhier4681]

WOW ! That's sharp !!!!

[@andrewdreyer7765]

Damn, dude. I wouldn't wanna get my foot stuck in that belt drive! This thing looks so light, I'll bet it'll blast any opposition.

[@MattLaidlaw]

andrew dreyer yea. It’s light.

[@bryan50324]

Awesome bike!

[@rupertmiller2744]

Nice motor mate.

[@Don-gc6td]

I love this bike! The only thing I would do differently Is use A big bore EVO instead of the twinkie.

[@mcmc8496]

I have been struggling with the decision making process, I have a 10 FXDB and have been trying to decide if I want to trade for another Shovel or do something similar to this. I never realized S&S made evolution style TC cases. And it's kick only,that is a major selling point for me. So as much as I would love another shovel, this is where its at, time to make a parts list and start ordering. Did this young man do any kind of build series that could be found to aid in getting the dream to become a reality! If in fact there is no other info on the WWW. I would appreciate any info that would assist in getting my TC the way it should be. Do's, Don'ts,tips ,advise and/or a swift kick in the arse. Gracias for the inspiration !

[@faniesmith]

Bad to the bone! Love it!

[@mopar21]

First kick.🎵🔥

[@michaelmueller8976]

Unique ride brother. My titanium knees tell me no Kickstarter for me .

[@120074]

Notice all the positive replies, that says it all

[@emilijaterz6259]

Daam thats beautiful

[@bobber1656]

That's freakin' AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[@royswing5024]

Righteous scooter!

[@lisar3006]

Yes I put I am putting a kick start on my 2002 FLSTC the bike looks wrong without it. I forget I even have electric start on my 72 FLH and still use the kicker.

[@jerielyork4399]

🎉❤ love it u did a great job keep it going God bless

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

Mechanic works for Matt Laidlaw 13 years? That's a sign of a good boss and a good stable business and that's the sort of place where you guys should buy Harleys from it means they will look after you ! The place where my wife and i bought our harleys they had a huge turn over of staff every 3 months and once in a while some scum bag mechanic and salesmen would get employed and start to rip you off for commissions. I wish Matt would start a dealership in Australia :) Matt please buy a dealership in Australia, I will work for you as a dealer Principle :) customer satisfaction is my name :)

[@skypimp3409]

G.I. BRO…. That bike is sweet but it’s missing a jockey shift and then it would be a perfect build. Nice job

[@kimbo10ful]

Very Nice! KUDOS