Kick Start Knucklehead Chopper Won’t Run. Billy Lane Step By Step How To Troubleshoot & Set Up Tips

[@Bata.andrei]

I absolutely love how you explain these procedures so that anyone can understand and follow them. I have been a motorcycle mechanic for almost 25 years, but I watch your videos just for the way you explain things.

[@Craig-t1d]

Again, a perfect example of why when I’m working on my bikes a surprise problem comes along, I sit back and, rub my chin and ask myself what would Mr. Billy Lane do!? And like magic problems get solved! Thanks again Billy Lane!

[@ka-bar5060]

Damn Billy you explain things in such a simple and smooth manner.

[@Dan-b5t]

You make a good teacher. Appreciate you

[@d-lowz-no9931]

A master at his craft. Always love when new videos drop, Billy. Thank you for sharing them with us all.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hey 👋

[@troyrawls1704]

Thanks for all the info, you've helped me a few times, I picked up a 93 FLSTN about a year ago, who ever had it before me put a springer on it and got rid of all the cowhide except for the seat, not sure why but after watching you, I lowered the shocks and springer put a bare bones seat and changed the handlebars, it made a heck of a difference, thanks again

[@lauramcelhiney]

Troy

[@keithcarchide806]

I like how you explain everything and show what your talking about. You would make a great shop teacher billy.🤙🏼

[@lauramcelhiney]

Is this Keith ?

[@josephdefelice3149]

Great teacher Billy! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@marklopez8741]

Congratulations Billy🎉 for sharing your beautiful expertise on these vintage motorcycles. Most people hate to share anything but you you’ve grown the sport always been a gentleman, you have grown the sport sport of motorcycles tremendously and never did it for the money wow so uncommon and today’s world keep it up!!!!!

[@dallisspicer6825]

Need more guys like you man

[@jackwillson8099]

Lol theres plenty of us left build motors & race Harleys not all of us have time too make videos lol

[@dallisspicer6825]

@@jackwillson8099 old school is what I was referring to. But ok

[@jackwillson8099]

@@dallisspicer6825 i don't use that bullshit old school lol, remember Indian Larry when he was nobody in New York lol , I still build motors not everybody whats to been a rock star on utube there a lot of bullshiters and hacks on here lol

[@dallisspicer6825]

@@jackwillson8099 sounds like you’re jealous 😂 you watch you tube but you talk shit about the people making the content.. go away troll

[@dallisspicer6825]

@@jackwillson8099 sounds like you are jealous?? You watch KZbin and hate on the people that create the content?? Bet you wish you had your own videos and fans.😂 GO AWAY TROLL!!!!!

[@jayroc1502]

You make it look too easy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the world.

[@Chopper650]

these bikes sound so much better than any of the late model harleys and no computers running them... old school all the way

[@mr.padgettt]

fantastic video, Billy. Doubt i'll ever own a Knuckle but its great to know how this old iron works.

[@dogpaw775]

hate those 'oil events'. a little OTT changing out to a Linkert, the Mikuni is tuneable. now if it had been fitted with a wal phillips fuel injector i could understand swapping over. all good stuff, keeping people riding motorcycles.

[@Big.Duke.Six.]

That is one of the coolest builds I’ve ever seen.

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Definitely neat bike. I did not build it.

[@Big.Duke.Six.]

@ Oh, I know your builds sir. Blue and Knucklesandwich are my favorites. I always thought Blue was 6 up 2 out. It’s not. Really enjoying your web presence and what you’re up to now. Can’t wait to see the choppers you’re building. Just caught your rebuild of that fractured knuckle head. Fuckin great!

[@atheplummer]

Best spark plug I've ever found for a 80 inch Evo is the Screaming Eagle split fires. Noticeable power improvement & long lasting.

[@doggonedk]

Love your common sense approach and explanation of what's going on in these motors. I've had guys that didn't know a quarter of what you do try to impress me with their knowledge. Lmao Some of them didn't even know as much as I do and I don't know nothing. Lmao 🤣 😂 Great video Billy keep 'em coming!

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Love hear those old knuckles run! Great explanation for trouble shooting. Simple but effective. Nice!!

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi 👋

[@danvirden3646]

I learn so much in this format. I love this way more than biker build off stuff. Some day I'll go to FL and commission a board track racer that fits a 6'8" guy. LOL.

[@trainnerd3029]

Beautiful Bike!! So Raw! Great Video!

[@danielcombs3048]

Your knowledge and experience is invaluable. And highly appreciated. Much H&R Mr.Lane

[@homegrownson]

You teach like my dad did, patient and thorough in details of how to and Why. Great Video

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi 👋

[@Donny.C.wlWilliams]

The fingers on the coil was wild Billy! 😜 I'm not doing that lol. Awesome video thanks again for the valuable info

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi Donny

[@Gungaganoonga]

Billy is as good as it gets. Very good teacher

[@wyattoneable]

What a beautiful bike. I appreciate the time you spend with us Billy.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Wyatt

[@jasonsapp792]

What a cool bike... Being able to troubleshoot and fine tune is such an invaluable skill.... Good video

[@lauramcelhiney]

Sapp

[@rabidcoyote97]

Another great video! Crazy how well you explain and document what you’re doing. Well done!

[@lauramcelhiney]

Mike

[@williamanthony5021]

BILLY BOY A SLICE OF RAISIN PIE FOR YOU VIDEO IS FREAKING GREAT I AM Happy TO BE ALIVE WATCHING BILLY LANE MAKING BIG TWINS PURR LIKE KITTEN GREAT STUFF THANSK

[@lauramcelhiney]

William

[@rustyruss9485]

Love you brother! Excellent tutorial, nailed it. Simplicity at its best 👍 Now, back to Sturgis! Stay safe, have two scoops of fun!!!

[@Cpt-Pugwash14]

I love your videos. I have learned so much from them. thanks Billy !

[@mercinary856]

Great video, I'm a 36 year old wrench, and really enjoy your technical videos.

[@patcarbone1753]

Billy you are the master at tuning these bikes!

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi carbone

[@larsblankenfjell9814]

Another excellent video. Im just about to put an Linkert carb on my knuckle Head, had an S&S Super E ( shorty) on before, but l always had some problems while kick start it. I gave up the Voltpack and put an original Releay on it and The engine works better. My problem( I guess) with the Super E carburetor is that the gasoline evaporates a bit before it goes into the Cylinders, that's my guess so far. Right know Im in Sweden, and My bike are in Spain, so I guess I will not get it running for until I get down to Spain in October. Thanks again Billy for this informative Video

[@frederickdominguez4829]

Thanks Billy, you are a great teacher. Discovery Channel didn't scrape the surface. You are legit. That knuck was sumped out to the gills. When you fingered the mag coil and didn't jump back and say it's got spark daddio, I knew it was the mag. Hah right on man. Thanks again.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Fred

[@frederickdominguez4829]

@lauramcelhiney yes

[@lauramcelhiney]

Where ya from ? Howdy 👋 from the state ! What social media you got ? 😙

[@frankflstf]

Thank you 🙏 BILLY much appreciated 🐐💪🔥I hope you and you’re kids are doing great 👍 you deserve the very best outta life “ some wiseman once told me”everyday is a blessing “

[@lauramcelhiney]

Frank

[@thisoldchopper]

Hey Billy, Gus here in Nova Scotia Canada. I’ve been watching you for a long time and I appreciate your knowledge and the way you wrench. What would be the Autolite plug for a 79 Shovelhead FXEF with some engine work done like 30 over pistons and a mild cam. Thanks buddy keep on wrenching love what you’re doing.

[@73macrino]

You my friend are a master surgeon when it comes to bikes 🤙 love these videos. Thank you for sharing. GOD BLESS

[@charlieparker2773]

🏍️ SALUTE BILLY 🏍️🇺🇸🏍️ W / R 🏍️ REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME TO MAKE THESE VIDEOS FOR YOUR VIEWERS, ALWAYS ALOT OF KNOWLEDGE AND INTERESTING MATERIAL AND AS YOU ALWAYS SAY ( FOR FREE ) 🏍️🇺🇸🏍️

[@jackjones4028]

Great video Billy ! 💯 Thanks !

[@NorthViewModelShop]

Listen to that bike run through my ear buds and god damn it sounded good !!!

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Good video, Billy. Thanks.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Brad 😮

[@texasmcgyver]

EXCELLENT VIDEO !🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯💯

[@lauramcelhiney]

Nope

[@vk7408]

Outstanding video tutorial going thru all the issues we are up against in figuring this out. Thank you, thank you and thank you! Keep doing them just like this!

[@Patriot-up2td]

You’re a great teacher Billy. Wish you were my neighbor!

[@jimhmod]

Nice!! Now dissect the old magneto for us and show what you find.

[@Pinozcyclezandridez]

Billy, your vids are relaxing to watch. 🙏

[@daniellang6112]

Effin'awesome video! I'm not a Harley guy but you make it look so interesting! Thank you!

[@kevincampbell3943]

Strong work.Great presentation.I am impressed.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Kevin

[@talltimbot]

Knuckle Saver Macs to adjust Knuckle Head pushrods

[@hyperluminalreality1]

First thing I do is check the pushrod clearance. It is more often that than ignition or carb in my experience. Someone with a 64 XLCH went on a 500 mile trip and the bike started being hard to start. It eventually died altogether when he was almost home. When he brought it to me it kicked like the spark plugs were out. Zero compression. Both exhaust pushrods had tightened up so much that they were keeping the valves lifted. A pushrod adjustment and it started third kick. Boy was he relieved. He was sure it was a top end job.

[@ceesklumper]

So two main causes, no consistent spark and some valves too tight. Nice job diagnosing, very simple mechanicals at the end of the day

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hmm i

[@timnewcomb8987]

This was cooler than gold teeth…….This helped me a lot. During the biker build off, Billy you were the coolest fcker on there.

[@lauramcelhiney]

NewComb

[@lanesnz]

Great video, you started full advanced , braver than me bro

[@lauramcelhiney]

Mark lane

[@shanewright6958]

Great job and another great video 👍👍

[@lauramcelhiney]

Shane wright

[@rickhawk988]

For that motor the. Jetting is a dark and sneaky kinda problem 74 Jett for anything up to 88 is a 74 . With a 29.5 secondary . From knuckle to evo with kickstart .and a dyna s . Carb applications are with. S and s * that magnetto should be kicking some serious arc on them plugs. Good one billy it does help with a under seat capacitor with magnetto application. With pushrod adjustment you did taught me something as well. Good dam job I must say

[@bytorz]

Billy, Quick question. So there is no need to put anything on the Fuel Strainer threads to prevent leaks? Also for the Fuel inlet to the Strainer I was going to convert to a barbed style that also screws on so I have the same concerns about how to treat these connections.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi 👋

[@TheCr0w]

Thank you for the knowledge. Gold

[@normppjr4429]

What condenser are you running in the magneto? Thanks

[@ThomasMckibbin-k7q]

Badass and good job…I would of lost my paycheck that you were gonna start it by hand 😂😂😂

[@lauramcelhiney]

Thomas

[@509Glock22]

Excellent video my dad had a 54 Knuckle awesome bikes

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thank you

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

It's got the sound. That beautiful knuckle noise!

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

They have a sound of their own

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

@@BillyLaneChoppers i like how they sound but honestly they aren't my choice of engine. I aint saying that just because i can't afford a knuckle either. There's just better options out there without breaking the bank THAT bad lol. I like to spread the money out from the headlight to the tail light.

[@DarthJermz]

You sir need to start some kind of weekly/monthly workshop on repair for the older HD bikes.

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hey 👋

[@pipersall6761]

Really a beautiful bike. Thanks for all your instruction!

[@brianvandemortel6710]

He definitely has his shit together when he makes his videos for sure

[@geoffreylowery9730]

Thanks Billy, great lesson

[@lauramcelhiney]

You sure ?

[@vbialko]

fantastic !!!!🤜

[@mike-th5kr]

youre a very good teacher

[@knifecollector54]

Awesome video as always . Thank you for all the effort and explanation

[@joejunior1974]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@redawson001]

How do you feel about using an inline spark tester put in between the plug and plug wire?

[@williamsullivan479]

I kick started my 63 and 48 for well over 20 years.

[@lauramcelhiney]

William

[@candacereynolds1723]

Master Class!!!

[@lauramcelhiney]

Reynolds

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

You know your stuff.

[@b-man569]

Great vid..info..sweet knuck..thx Billy

[@DJPTEXAS]

👍👍

[@DrewSuch]

There is a longer spark duration for the rear cylinder?

[@Lou5766]

Awesome videos always. I learn something, even if I dont need to know it. 😂 Are you in Florida or still in Tennessee

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

In Florida, I’ll be in Tennessee full time November

[@Lou5766]

Can people visit your shop?

[@davidhill7234]

Awesome video!!

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi David Hill

[@joneber7504]

Sweet looking bike

[@Jojo-o6o6w]

Can someone explain the oil thing to me? I dont understand where the oil was and what was sucking it out and why

[@stevemilchuck9241]

Suck squeeze bang blow well done! Love to hear them old bikes run

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi Steven

[@DrewSuch]

Because it doesn’t have the privilege the front cylinder does so we compensate?

[@angelsierra1988]

Another Great Video !!

[@jeffputman8242]

Billy, Vincent Motorcycle I know you want one. Bad Chad just did a video on a collection of 10 ? So maybe you get ahold of Chad and the collection he looked at is for sale.....

[@lauramcelhiney]

Hi Jeff

[@KF8OD1]

Great video! Thanks!

[@SleekHobbies88]

Heck yay awesome bike

[@steventwiddy3402]

Hey Billy why did you take that mikuni carb off of the bike ?

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Because the owner wanted me to replace it with the original Linkert carburetor

[@KN-vh5xp]

Cool

[@roccomicelotta3798]

Great video thanks for sharing…..Ric

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

Keep the old iron alive to educate the next generation.

[@tinasaenz6305]

Billy, I got to know of you through a scammer using your photos. I found the real you through a search engine that searches for the real people I'm glad I found the real you. It saved me a major heartache. CAUSE I WAS FALLING FAST. God bless you and your family 🙏

[@lauramcelhiney]

Tina

[@justinbarbero3651]

Inspirational, I love it. Fix my panhead 😂

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

To take a saying out of Jay Leno's lexicon this is basically "Agricultural" in nature. These are the easiest motors to get going. They only need a couple of things and they go. My favorite is a mag shovel with a kick. They run well. Sound the best to me, and are always reliable. But a Knuck is no different and neither is an old Pan. They made em like this so you can keep em going. And frankly that's where technology was. The simpler, the better. To me

[@JollUsARoint]

The Same Criminal's Cominting The Same Crime 🤣😂🤣😂 That Was Sum Funny Shitt, But True,,,This Is One Bad"Ass Bike,I Can Feel The Compression From Hear,, Wow The Sound Is Fuk"in Wild,, Cold"Blooded Cool,, & u Have Helped So Many Ppl Over The Year's,, U"R"1 Of The Bes't,,, Ain't Nuth"in U Can't Figure Out,,, & I Bet Everyone That Has This Bike All Goo & Gett That Same Spark Plug I Know I Would,,💯 I Can Talk About U All Day Mann,, U"R"1 Of My Favorite Brother's On Hear, That X U Got A Knuckle Head Out Of The Junk Yard & Welded It Bak To"Gether,, U"R"A Badd"Mann, ML&R Bigg Brother Alway's,, 🌏💪🏼💪🏼🇺🇲🤟🏼🤟🏼💚😎👌🏼🗯💥🤙🏻🤙🏻🤝🏼

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That's a sweet fuckin harley....Damn

[@chele-chele]

Maestro!

[@rolandbrookes7302]

Free game..... Dope!

[@BillyLaneChoppers]

Thank you

[@rdt1104]

A1 !

[@dannydagerous]

cool

[@lauramcelhiney]

Danny

[@nigellist]

комментарий в поддержку канала и эти слова чтоб его точно зачли алгоритмы KZbin

[@frankdiaz7688]

Ty