New Problems w/ the JUNKYARD WLA Restore(Part 3)

[@saltyshamp741]

As a tractor mechanic (with tons of parts) I recommend keeping everything in large assemblies. Then disassemble the assembly, clean and rebuild. That way all the parts stay together and don’t get mixed or lost. Great series and good luck.

[@sharplessguy]

Agreed... it's obviously going to be a while before you start reassembly. Keep the subassembles together in boxes that are labeled so that you don't spend a lot of time searching when it's time to put them back together. Also brake cleaner... it's great at dissolving caked on grease and crude without damaging metal parts...

[@Lucas12v]

Good advice. Keeping things organized saves a lot of time later. Taking pictures is a good idea as well.

[@stan5513]

You are soooooo right. It annoys me to see someone wash assemblies instead of piece parts. Haste makes waste!

[@TheNostorian]

I'll most likely never rebuild anything. But when i know someone who will. I will come over and stand there saying.. yes. Yes. Well keep it in large assemblies yada yada so i look like i know what i am doing. So thanks for the tip!

[@meaders2002]

Blast media . . . AlO2. Aluminum oxide. Good for blowing away rust and corrosion. Scours pitted metal. Really cuts paint well. Leaves a rough primer/paint ready surface Glass bead. Polishes remove light rust. Tends to polish metal slightly. Walnut shell. Barely removes surface rust. Polishes only for bare metal parts. Does not effectively remove paint.

[@codywake7905]

A much larger air compressor would probably get your sand blaster working like a champ! They require a lot of air volume.

[@andrewhart9941]

Like alot of air

[@Chocolate_dragon]

A lot of CFM. 9.5cfm at 90psi is required for the harbor freight blasting cabinet. Air has always held me back at my shop for blasting and painting.

[@christiankirkenes5922]

Truth

[@Lucas12v]

You need a lot of air so get anything done but even a small compressor should work fine for a few seconds. Theirs didn't appear to work for any amount of time. I'm betting that moisture in the air is causing clogs.

[@danowens7145]

Also pull a vacuum in side the sand cabinet. It will keep the dust down and help pull the material up the hose. Also there should be a slide adjustment on metal pickup tube. Adjust it to allow right amount of material through. I use the fine white sand to clean paint and rust off. Baking soda for aluminum and chrome

[@eirikauster]

i would recommend an ultrasonic washer/cleaner for the small parts. I used it a lot rebuilding my vw beetle engine, gets all kinds of stuff of the parts. Love watching the rebuild

[@chees7001]

Same

[@47MasoN47]

Definitely, I'm building a Honda CB550 right now and bought an Ultrasonic cleaner for the carbs. I've used it on a TON of stuff on that bike now. I wish I'd bought one years ago.

[@kenfarnsworth5420]

My first thought when watching him using his knife as a scraper.

[@chees7001]

@@kenfarnsworth5420 haha same I was thinking that too

[@TheComputergeek365]

I use one when I rebuild carbs! They work awesome and they are wicked cheap.

[@flymachine]

I worked in a classic bike shop in a very quaint town in South Africa for a while and was blessed to rebuild some vintage types I would otherwise never put eyes on let alone hands. I learned a lot about the art of vintage motorcycle restoration and past engineering. We had ultra rare types come in that were found abandoned in a forest for instance, some ex military bikes even trikes and bike cars.Watching you guys brings back the smells and memories of my time in that shop, the cleaning bath, sandblasting bench, the smell of ancient oils - good times.

[@motormikeb1047]

A few years ago, at the young age of 65... I bought my first Harley. Was never a fan of them but always had a soft spot for a flattie. Found one on the web.... had my old school Harley buds check it out and they said if I didn't buy it.. they would. So, my 42' is parked in the stable. Great bike. I'll follow your adventures on this build. :)

[@edferreira8498]

Shock treatment + scraper +HP cleaner + parts wash with scotch bright + brake cleaner finish =clean. Tear downs are always tricky to get perfect organisation is key, to keep the job rolling. Love your videos they show the true struggles of garage builds as well as the passion and respect you both have for the history of the product and the bike itself.

[@hogdavidson489]

Really appreciate y’all letting us watch this rebuild, I may attempt something like this one day but it’s fun watching y’all do it, keep them coming

[@tenmil1]

That little part about your grandfather and the tools really stuck with me. I think there’s a lot of us with stories behind every tool we own. Never bought anything new. I have all of my grandfathers tools and use a lot of them almost daily. Damn I miss that man.

[@charlestehuia9263]

Please keep posting your videos for this build guys,I live in New Zealand and I'm a Harley guy and love to see and watch Harley make over videos . Cheers, from Charles in New Zealand. Thanks Sean .

[@youlooze2me]

i like the bike build. Just an fyi sometimes its hard to get scratches out from screw drivers and knives if you take dirt off with them. it takes a little more sand blasting or polishing. You need a bigger air compressor with a water separator and a more harsh parts cleaner. even extra parts cleaner to soak stuff in buckets.

[@paulelmore1563]

Get yourself a reprint WL/WLA service manual. You'll need it when reassembling. This series of machines had very little chrome on them. Wheels can be blasted and powder coated. Same with many other pieces, depending on the style of bike you are building. You will re-use many of the parts and the aftermarket offers much for the things you may need to purchase. Antique bike clubs can be a major resource. I think it's great you are doing this. You are correct when you say the 'Old-Timers' are fading away. I'm 70 and still on two wheels. (No walker yet!) The ones I learned from are long gone. Good luck and God Bless!

[@beardedwonder8864]

Solid work gents. Suggestions; heated solvent tank, let them parts soak, steal wool pads to clean those heavy grime parts. You’ll chew through brushes

[@BikesandBeards]

Thanks for the tips!

[@londonglide]

Currently modifying a 2 brush generator to fit on my WLA to get improved reliability for use. Everything is available for these, still a lot of NOS surplus, but prices have rocketed. When you live in the UK, everything is double the price when shipping and import fees are added. Throw nothing away!, it's all valuable..

[@Patriot-up2td]

DON’T TOSS THAT TANK!!! You may be able to work with it. Just take it as it comes and be patient as you go. This old honey came a long way to fall into your hands and you want to do her right. Believe me Sean, you’re going to be amazed with her and yourself when she’s finally finished!

[@BikesandBeards]

we are not tossing anything, all this stuff has value

[@mariogravina7596]

Just a quick mention, you probably know or heard about it but the way i cleaned an old 50 year old fiat 500 fuel tank and it came up spotless, i saw it done in a bike restore vid. so i tried it and it worked, toilet cleaner jel which has an acid can't remember the name but it worked, i used roughly 1-2 litres of product and filled it with fairly hot water and left it overnight, just remember it's hazardous so causion.

[@cloudededen5819]

I'm 24 just started a dream job at a spray coating firm, love my bikes and in the market for a resto project so will be keeping an eye on this series, god bless from the uk

[@daveco1270]

Things nobody ever said on their death bed..."I regret keeping my motorcycle stock and not hacking it up." You guys better finish this project, I wanna see Sean riding that beast again.

[@SLO-Ride]

On the other hand...I've a 2016 Street Bob that I have bobbed so much more. I also have a 2014 Softail Deluxe CVO that I only swapped a more comfortable seat, a much brighter headlight, and very cool blue Avon retro grips. No cutting or eliminating any stock frame, tin, or engine parts, and really do not plan to. Really!

[@bakters]

Well, I'm not on my death bed yet, but I actually regret not chopping my girl up. She's not comfy enough as is and too fast for me at my current shape. I liked her better as a fighter, but I crashed that version, so it's back to stock. How long do I wait for the wisdom to come down on me? ;-)

[@daveco1270]

@@bakters I'm not a total purist. Everyone should be free to do with their bike as they please. I've seen some great builds that involved breaking out a saw and doing some hacking....but there's some bad resto-mod bobber/cafe/brat builds out there. I see them on FB Marketplace and Ebay. : )

[@bakters]

@@daveco1270 "but there's some bad resto-mod bobber/cafe/brat builds out there" Nice project bikes. For someone with a clue.

[@chonventures]

Loving this series! Ready to see this bike in its original (enough) glory!

[@bsalightning69]

When I got my sand blaster I fabricated my own air/ water vapor separator. Moving lots of air will make water form in all those spots you don't want it. I also watched videos on u tube on designs to suck the sand from the bottom. Some tinkering will make huge difference in performance. Still, had to giggle watching, remembering my exact same struggles with the sandblast cabinet. Personally, doing bike restorations are the most rewarding to me.

[@johndonlon1611]

Before putting the parts into the parts washer, I soak them in very hot water with TSP for about an hour and then scrub them in Dawn and more hot water with a stiff scrub brush. That will remove old dirt and other crud and allow the parts washer to focus on the old greasy gum residue that is usually left. Also, I use lacquer thinner and a stiff nylon brush for getting at grease in tight spots. Be sure to wear chemical-proof gloves.

[@RayLawrenceJrMUSIC]

Purple power, steam cleaner, Dawn extra strength. Those are great grease removers. Also get the US Army 45 manual. It has tons of 45 info you are going to need. Find that book at military manual dealers.

[@whatsamatta6226]

Yes. Steam cleaner. Suggested this as well. Steam works surprisingly well on grease when you accompany it with a non diluted APC and just work that APC in with a steamer brush.

[@antonyjohn7972]

Easy tip to clean the grease off the parts is either by dipping the parts into petrol or giving it a petrol wash and later after resting, washing it with soap water makes the job more easier.. Amazin' rebuilt series.. Hope to see the best of this Motorcycle.. All the best!!

[@davidhennig4367]

I'm glad I found this! I'm currently doing the same to my 48 WL. So we're learning together

[@JacobShepherd]

Cameron Niemela has incredible videos about restoring / clean parts up. You could probably learn a lot by watching some of his builds and observing his process. Can’t wait to see how this journey unfolds!

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

I know you were in a time pinch to make the content but it is always a god idea to split one giant project into a whole bunch of smaller projects.... that way it is a) easier to put stuff back together, b) not misplace stuff and most importantly c) keep your motivation high. Things like this can get over your head very fast.

[@scvic2006]

The sand blaster clogging up seems like you need a dryer on the air line to the blaster. Moisture will clog it up pretty quick.

[@Cochran752]

I agree with what many others are saying as well, I think you should reuse as many parts as possible, even if they are not perfect. Much more interesting to keep as much of the history as you can, instead of slapping new repro parts on it. Keep it up! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@joekool4]

I love working on old engines like that. I helped rebuild a 45inch flat head for my HD engine instructor at Wyotech in Daytona. If i could afford the paycut and special equipment to open my own shop, i would.

[@mohawkdriver4155]

Unreal how tough it is to get all that gak off, and it's just dirt/mud. Crazy. Love watching your videos, guys.

[@Buddha_the_Pug]

I wish i could offer some help, but i don't even have a modern bike, much less a classic like that. I can offer one tip though, given how much rust you are dealing with: if it is hard to get apart, and you don't want it to be hard next time, anti seize. I work on concrete mixer trucks, pretty much rust factories on wheels, and i use it religiously. This is going to be quite a series if you keep it up. Please make sure to take us along for as much of the journey as possible, i love learning about mold machines of all kinds, and this is a true classic.

[@stonedviking701]

I'm watching this video a year later, I restore old bikes and usually I clean all the dirt with gasoline and a toothbrush so u don't scratch anything, obviously keep it separated from the painted parts. awesome bike and awesome video!

[@anthonystanley9441]

Keep it up boys!!!! Give and take and witty banter is awesome. Work hard, make it mint, excited for more to come

[@FXSTB]

Sean, you guys have done some goofy and entertaining stuff over the years, and I enjoy that, so keep it up, but... This might be some of your best content yet. I hope you guys see it through. Good luck.

[@timbrogan607]

Go to a Dollar store, either of them and get some Awsome Cleaner, the cirtrus stuff works really good on those really nasty greasey parts, spray on and watch the gunk run off. Cheap, easy and it works. I've used it on motorcycles, old tube style cabinet radios and a 200 year old shotgun. Thank you for sharing this build with us.

[@simpsonkid100]

Sean vapour honing is an amazing friend. Jay Leno did a blurb about it. On KZbin. Also valve lapping compound works awesome for worn out Phillips or Allen bolts. Dip your driver tip and then remove. It grabs the fasteners like they’re glued to it. Works on stripped out screws like pooping down a well. Also I only use plastic scraper doesn’t leave a mark. Again amazing video 🙏 thanks again.

[@blackline66]

Great videos. You need an Ultrasonic Cleaner guys. Or Ice Blaster. They do small or large stand up ones. Out all the parts in and have a cup of tea. Then Voila. Clean bits. Keep up the good work. Loving it.

[@BikesandBeards]

Great suggestion!

[@gregbrazel3338]

I watched a video the other day on dry ice blast cleaning, blew me away how good it was, amazing results

[@BloodPlusPwn]

Man, what the heck? I have notifications turned on but I didn't get an alert??? I love this series so much. Been following you for years now and it's definitely got me the most excited.

[@yunusemreakdag6514]

I respect you guys so much. I have a 2000 vt125 magma and i hope one day i have a old harley. Greetings from Turkey.

[@scoobymoto9858]

That is a nice looking jeep! Definitely a smart move using the winch!

[@BikesandBeards]

I think so too!

[@Super_Bros.]

That was quite the level of tear down! It gets more exciting with every episode!

[@WShedd]

I really needed a Bikes and Beards video today. Thank You.

[@skeetersaurus6249]

Oh, and for the springer post (and other parts, such as the spoked wheels), one of the BEST cleaning tools for springs (be it coil-overs, springer-posts, etc.) is a simple bench-mounted grinder (9-inch...big mutha) sporting HARD (stainless steel) and SOFT (bronze-phosphor) wire brush wheels! Makes a complete 'bench mess' (best to mount it on a floor post pedastal), but it can knock down decades of crud in a minute...then finish off with a simple soda-blast or a parts-wash-soak. If the 'gunk' isn't gooey, wire brush is best (don't forget, a 6-inch angle grinder with appropriate wheels can do the job on large items, too!). Once done brushing springs, if they are 'hidden' (such as that springer post), put a good 'axle grease' on a shop rag and hand-wipe the spring, to prevent rust-pitting later. Drilling 4-6 'small drain holes' in that retainer washer at the bottom (possibly 3/32" each) will also prevent water trapping in the future. Just make sure when the spring seats on the washer, that the first turn of the spring doesn't block the drain holes you drilled.

[@AndrewM83]

Sean and Craig is a great combination for a great video! Love the channel guys!

[@58dorsett]

You might try using engine degreaser on the assemblies, then pressure washing before washing in solvent. Solvent removes oil, and grease, but wont touch dry mud. Easier on you, and the parts to degrease, and water wash.

[@PnPModular]

Thanks for showing the reality of these things.. 98% of the time trying to work the parts washer/blaster .. reassuring to know these things affect everyone.. love your videos guys

[@NavyGuy2OO7]

I love the WLAs, awesome classic bikes. Cant wait to see it when you get it done! You guys rock!

[@ag666999]

THE BEST deadpan humour on KZbin!!! Laughed so hard during my lunch break my lunch ended up on the floor

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Nice work guys, look forward to the next installment! God bless.

[@maglor124]

Should create a page where fans and supporters can buy tools or parts that you need. Even bigger parts and equipment can pool together to help the build. You guys are living the dream, so jealous, and love the content!

[@BikesandBeards]

thanks so much

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Genius way to get the seatpost out! Very nicely done!

[@jerryaltman4652]

Your grandfather‘s method of buying tools had a whole lot more honor than asking somebody else to buy them for you. Not that I don’t love your videos but that comment just hit me wrong. I’m that old man that spent my entire life working hard to buy the next new tool to make my life better for my family. I don’t think your grandfather would’ve ever ask anybody to buy his tools. I might be wrong but I come from that same generation. God Bless

[@Rambogner]

Loving this mini-series gents

[@MRPricks]

This is so awesome to see I welded a tank once I filled it with water then drained it and filled it with sand and welded it it worked well after a good clean out worked a treat.

[@cadmonkey928]

Really loving the new channel "format." it works. and im not really a harley guy but old bikes and old harley/indians/others have major cool factor. also build videos always do well on youtube. maybe throw a classic/iconic japanese barn find in the mix too.

[@whatsamatta6226]

Have y'all tried steam for the grease and mud? Soak the part in some undiluted mineral spirits or some sort undiluted APC. Then use a steamer with a stiff brush attachment. You'd be surprised what 250° steam will do to grease. I've used it on engine bays in the past. I'd also personally be pressure washing as much stuff as possible as well. You're gonna be soaking and scrubbing those parts forever when you could be "blasting" it away. At least looser stuff. Then go back in with the steamer or parts washer for the more stuck on stuff.

[@bazw1685]

I found all the parts cleaning so relaxing to watch, I would've loved doing all of this 🤣👌watching all the years of dirt, crust and paint being scrubbed off

[@c4_yrslf726]

Steel wool and other softer metal wools are very good tools to clean and take off anything off surfaces. I also use a wire brush on my grinder for very rough parts but it will leave marks that you have to polish out if you want that look.

[@guyshipely9993]

carb cleaner, brake clean, ultrasonic cleaner. like your stuff

[@Jasperhemighty]

I recommend a bench grinder with a fine brush wire wheel for removing dirt and grease on any of the bolts and parts. Helps clean the threads and super stuck on stuff

[@mikebaird3867]

Same but i was going to sit back and watch them do it the hard way

[@windronner1]

I’ve cleaned rust off a bunch chrome bicycle wheels with white vinegar and 600-800 steel wool. And it worked great on 40-45 year old bikes.

[@bobtwobeers6286]

A good source for info, and advice would be the American Antique Motorcycle Assoc. Restoring is gonna take a long time, be patient,. This is why I believe in stripping the original paint, so that you can see what has been done to the bike, your gonna find a lot of weird stuff. Back in the day we build our own parts there was no CCI, etc. Good luck and God Bless. +

[@mr.shorty5043]

I can’t wait to see y’all finish this bike

[@jamesdaltrey2878]

Hey Nice job on that old seat spring !! Now you have a chance of furthering your family size ))) Great work guys....just please make sure you know where all these bits go back once they are cleaned ! You guys Rock and that Beautiful piece of History does too !

[@westealbikes6535]

Definitely would try and get a steam cleaner for the really gunky muddy parts, also there’s better parts washer solvents for that kind of stuff other than just mineral spirits. Some black silica sand would def help with the sand blasting as well, looking forward to seeing the finished product best of luck guys.

[@andrewholden4812]

Your fuel tank can be saved guys , its difficult to find the right craftsman as you know , but it can be done .

[@tompowell6723]

I took my 1948 EL 61 cu. in. 1st year panheads frame to a guy who engraves tombstones. He sandblasted my frame to bare metal for 15$. It came out perfect; dusty but perfect.

[@congaronbo]

At 7:39, i realized your compressor is still the totally inadequate one. Go for it! 80 gallon two stage, 24cfm@100 psi....you know you want to.

[@shmole3884]

cant wait to see this thing done seriously good on you guys

[@Brad-S]

I would recommend you guys get a 6 inch bench grinder with the finest wire wheel you can get. To knock off most of the muck, paint and rust off smaller parts. Also a 2 or 3 inch die grinder with wire wheel for bigger parts that are to big and heavy to use on the bench grinder. The bench grinder also works great for cleaning up threads on bolts. I think you guys more than happy the results If you buy a bench grinder. I know I love mine and lots of other things I use it for. P. S. Nice call on the seat post spring remover. The second strap was a great idea. Must say before you added it I was hoping it didn't end up going threw the Jeep's windshield. God Bless!

[@michaelbailey7483]

Best tip in the world get ahold of the guys at wheels through time

[@BikesandBeards]

we already did and will visiting them this week, video coming soon

[@Lotek117]

I gotta say the late 40s early 50s modified WLA look is awesome man, i have no idea why you don't like it. Those chopped fenders look amazing. The guys that came up with that look were the ones riding them through Germany, France, Poland, and Japan dispensing freedom.

[@michaelfowler8289]

Next to the wire wheel on the grinder there are also attachments that go on a drill or air drill plus you can get the Scotch-Brite type attachments that go on your air tools or drill the work really well and they spin off and on go to body shop supplies foremost your needs

[@mingusbreeze]

Thanks, looks like it's going to be a fun series.

[@jrudovsky]

Tractor supply has blast media that works well. Also may want to hook a vacuum up to the cabinet with the finer media so it doesn’t find its way out into the air. I’d also recommend a brass wire wheel to help strip painted parts and a buffing wheel to polish chrome and aluminum parts. A lot of that stuff could be saved and cleaned up just need to decide how deep you are going in the restore.

[@WrenchingIrons]

When I restored my 1970 xlh 900 I have put every part into a bbq disposable alluminium tray filled with vinegar. Let it sit for at least 24h and all the rust comes off. For anything oily I washed and scrubbed with petrol. It all cleaned up pretty well. I don't have access to sandblaster of parts washer so it was all done in by wire brushes, rags, petrol and vinegar :)

[@WrenchingIrons]

I approached it bit by bit. Took one assembly, dismantled, cleaned, oiled assembled and put in a bag with label on it what it is and where it came from. One assembly/ part at one time. took photos of everything before I took it apart :) helped a lot.

[@shawnthomas6460]

Soak soak soak then hot pressure wash everything. The Blasting cabinet is nice but you need true glass bead media. not sand. Lastly make sure that what ever you put in the blasting cabinet is dry. the air has to be dry also. No moisture. Good Luck! Love the build.

[@ridingonruby3287]

I really like the new you. The two of you are like Abbott and Costello. Keep it going guys

[@shipleyoffroadandperforman932]

Dry! Play sand works best in my cabinet sandblaster. I love what you guys are doing! Keep them old bikes going!!!

[@mz-pv9ki]

watching this as I replace all the cables on my KZ650 with my dad. Always a great time working while ya'll are working too

[@jack_brandabur732]

for big parts renting a steam pressure washer works wonders for the grease and oil

[@59jaguar]

Good luck. I’ve been trying to restore a 76 bmw and it’s going on 2 years with trying to find someone that knows what their doing. All it needs now is new gaskets on motor and electrical fixes. This is the last time I restore a vintage motorcycle!

[@jackcompton8752]

Maybe hit up Matt Walksler over at Wheels Through Time. He's a walking, talking encyclopedia of pre-1960's Harley-Davidson knowledge. He's passionate about & does fantastic work.

[@MickBartonPoolPlayer]

I absolutely love all your videos!! I binge you dudes. Keep ‘em coming guys!

[@BikesandBeards]

More to come!

[@michaeljones825]

@@BikesandBeards I can see this becoming a motorbike version of project Binky

[@caesarillion]

The winch thing was very cool. Thanks from Thailand.....

[@natekimmel4404]

Just love the authenticity of your game thanks

[@adammoore7994]

I can't help but think it would save you a lot of time to go ahead and use a pressure washer on the parts outside and then bring em in to disassemble / clean what's left.

[@shadyvito]

I'm a big knife guy so watching you use your pocketknife as a scrapper is making me cringe, lol! This is a great series, really enjoying it.

[@motley95]

So I'm doing a WL, which is just the civilian one, and the springs are easy to change on the pogo stick, but all it is that lubricates it is a lot of grease. So pack it like a bearing and fill the stem as best as possible. It should be a 3/8" UNC thread i believe on the bottom of the pogo stick, and i think it was 9/16 studs on the bottom of the trans. But if you are sending it away, you should be able to let the rebuilder know that is the issue and he can replace them. If you want a brand new springer off the shelf, the size is 4" under stock Harley size now. So you could get a new front from a company called meatball springers, they make a very close reproduction part, and they're chrome. Neck stem, bearings, cups and that are all easy to find reproduction parts. Unless you want concourse level restoration, just get reproduction parts as they're cheaper and do the job just as good. Original parts or used parts will have you pay through the teeth, its just not worth it. I highly recommend rebuilding the transmission yourself. They are very very simple. The hardest part is shimming it so its firm, but not tight. You should be able to purchase all the parts you need from V-twin pretty easy. I dont know if you want to do it, but I will be. As the flathead was in production until 1974, you can get a 12 volt generator, or alternator for the bike and it should bolt up easily. Just make sure you change your globes to 12 volt. I cant think of anything else that would be helpful at this stage, but i really have been enjoying this series and i cant wait to see what you do when you finish your bike. Have a great day

[@edpazikas8777]

Great video! This motorcycle deserves a restoration!!!!!

[@BikesandBeards]

Yeah it does and it will get a good one

[@edpazikas8777]

@@BikesandBeards you will see that restoring these bikes will make you feel so good! I got the experience! If I may ask, why did you start to restore the WLA before your Indian? I love them both and I think both deserves a nice restoration! Well done!

[@mikeherman1377]

A lot of automotive machine shops have industrial parts washers. I had a transmission case out of a pickup cleaned. Didn’t cost much and it looked great.

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

ive never used walnut hulls for blasting but with sand you need to have an inline filter to remove the moisture from the compressed air or it does exactly what was happening

[@christiankirkenes5922]

You're right, and walnut will be more susceptible to moisture

[@lutsifer5847]

@@christiankirkenes5922 I can't imagine the humidity is the cause of the clogging. I think that it is more due to the suction tube with which the blasting material is sucked in. As far as I've seen, the copper pipe has none Baypass line to suck in additional air. In order to be transported, the blasting material requires a certain air flow, which is not possible without the bay pass and is therefore clogged.

[@christiankirkenes5922]

@@lutsifer5847 That may be part of the cause, I live in a very humid country and a big problem with blasting media here is that the moisture causes it to clump together. This then gets stuck in the intake pipe. However having inadequate airflow will exacerbate this problem.

[@fearsomename4517]

I've been into vintage bike since '78. I'm still not sure if you're going for army or civilian style restoration. Don't throw anything away. In the spring go to the Oley swap meet near Reading. You'll find everything you need. It's better to use "Good Used" rather than reproduction, just like the tanks, and kicker pedal. No chrome on army style, if that's what you're going for. Good luck.

[@RCLandslide]

Dude hell yeah! Can't wait to see it done!

[@BikesandBeards]

You and me both!

[@RadioManVeteran]

When dealing with chrome, when you get the bulk of the gunk off and you're dealing with fairly clean metal, 0000 ultra fine steel wool will take most of the oxidation and scum off and not hurt the chrome. Use the 0000 steel wool dry on a dry part, then rinse when you are done. If you don't rinse when you finish, you will get rust from the steelwool particles. I find the 0000 steel wool does not scratch the chrome and gives a nice polish without chemicals.

[@chriswilliams33]

Hi both really enjoying these videos entertaining and informative. Great to see a video from the point of view of the amateur, ment as a positive and not in a disparaging way! Haven't really got much interest in Harleys just pleasing to watch the interaction of two good friends 👍

[@BikesandBeards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thereedbreed]

Small parts get cleaned great in an ultrasonic cleaner, I would get some more brushes for the parts washer. Maybe some stiffy nylon brushes and just a few more brass brushes. Soaking is definitely a big part of getting tough gunk off without scratching the surface underneath. Split things into different assemblies, seems a lot less daunting. 3000% keep and updated list of what needs done and also make sure you keep track of what each different assembly needs.

[@collinbetten5631]

PSA, be careful what youre welding on guys. If you weld on a tank with, or at sometime had, gas in it it might EXPLODE. Sincerely A concerned welder

[@94twentytwo76]

Honestly looks like satisfying work if I’m honest! Freaking best motorcycle show ever guys….. seriously 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@DavidLee-ch9vt]

I always use wd40 and brake cleaner for the real nasty old stuff. (Relatively cheap and easy - the rest can always be done by shops via dry ice etc would be a waste of money to buy all the machinery if you’re not planning to become professional restorers) The first 6 minutes were a bit exhausting to watch with all the snipping of the scenes, if you care for feedback. Other than that, so great to watch you guys go through that process. Have fun and enjoy the time together 👍🏼 Greetings from Germany. Hit me up if you need an analysis of the mud-in-the-bag 😂

[@sharplessguy]

Second on the brake cleaner

[@mattwilkins1080]

Y’all should reach out to Dale’s Wheels Through Time. They are in Maggie valley, NC. It’s an amazing Harley museum but they have a restoration shop and might could help you find parts and shops to work on this bike!

[@jamesgnarkill3112]

Nice work guys!!!