Excelsior Fire Up! First start in 3 and a half years! // Paul Brodie's Shop

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[@ludditeneaderthal]

Your little plastic oiler is a "transfer pipette"... awesome to see you back Paul!

[@paulbrodie]

A pipette. Yes, it's coming back to me. Thanks! 😉

[@crozwayne]

Paul, you do look so much better, I hope you are on the mend! great to watch your channel!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. Yes, I am getting stronger! 😉

[@joell439]

@@paulbrodie Paul, as you know from enduring the work to build the Excelsior from thin air, you are capable of surviving anything…. It’s not easy but we know you can do it. Keep fighting and keep getting stronger everyday. 👍👍😎👍👍

[@paulbrodie]

@@joell439 Thank you Joel. I Am getting stronger for sure. I appreciate your support! 😉

[@hatta1991]

Thank you for this video, it's amazing! Every one of your videos is amazing, soooo much to learn from you. I whish you all the best and a that you grow strong again fast. Have a nice and relaxed Sunday and lots of positive vibes from tyrol heading over to you 🤗 Your videos and your work are my motivation to work on my old racebike and making it better 😎

[@paulbrodie]

@@hatta1991 Thank you very much for the positive vibes! That's great you have an old race bike too... 😉

[@colfergusson4242]

The feeling of firing her up and the awesome sound after a long time is just addictive Paul, all the best 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Col... 😉

[@willsanders1054]

Your labour of love has produced a work of art - very much to be admired.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Will.. 😉

[@daveco1270]

Always nice to see a fiery beast of a machine come back to life. I'm digging the beard, Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Dave. Not everyone likes my beard! 😉

[@geebopbaluba1591]

I went through 5 years of cancer treatments and I honestly don’t know how you can be looking so good but you must be a tough guy. That’s a beautiful bike and sounds like it’s in excellent condition in the motor.

[@paulbrodie]

Five years is a long time! I have just passed 4 months. My body seems to tolerate the chemo ok. Thanks for watching!

[@thinkandrepent3175]

Thank you Mr. Brodie for these videos. You put so much love and care into these machines and it shows. I wish you the best and hope everyday you feel better.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you so much.. 😉

[@paulsto6516]

She's a beauty. And what a sound! Thanks for posting.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Paul.

[@chrisfournier6144]

Harry sounds like he’s ripping the atmosphere apart! Great video guys.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Chris. Yes, we woke up the neighbourhood that day for sure...

[@Alistair_Spence]

Hi Paul, great video, and the smile on your face when she fired up was priceless. I was happy to see you enjoying yourself like that. Good luck with the chemo, and your recovery. I discovered this channel in December of 2020 when I was convalescing, after having been through cancer surgery. I was off work for a month and binge watched all your videos. Thoroughly enjoyed them all, thanks for making them, and I certainly hope that you can continue to do so. I like your teaching style.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Alistair. Sorry to hear you also went through your troubles with cancer.. 🙂

[@Alistair_Spence]

@@paulbrodie Same to you sir. Cancer is a rough go, as you know all too well. We are all rooting for you of course. I am a fellow Brit, and I also used to build my own bike frames (before my shop was destroyed in a widfire in 2018). Your videos have definitely been a huge inspiration in my wanting to put together another shop, and build more bikes, as soon as I am able to make that happen. I live in Seattle so after you beat this thing if you're ever down this way, or if I'm ever up north of the border , I'd love to shake your hand. All the very best to you.

[@paulbrodie]

@@Alistair_Spence Thanks Alistair. I hope you do get another shop put together. Maybe we will shake hands one day! 😉

[@jameskuchynka2762]

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[@GeoffreyCroker]

Wooah. Was not expecting it to sound like that. What a machine!

[@paulbrodie]

Harry does sound good. At least to my ears!

[@Carnold_YT]

Good to see you're doing better Paul, and great to hear Harry run. Very impressive! All the best from Holland!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Holland, appreciate your support! 😉

[@jdld8586]

I freekin loved the sound of that machine. It's old like us so we gotta give it a little slack. Sorry to hear about the chemo. Age is getting all the good ones. I have an old 73 ironhead short chop I've tried to get on the road but we all have illness to deal with in retirement. Damn the mules, ram the gate. Lol

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, I think Harry sounds great too! 😉

[@brettchamplain]

Great to see you and hear Harry! Sounds like a happy little monster. Thanks to you and Mitch!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Brett!

[@jimallen199]

What an amazing sound Ive got goose bumps listening to that, it's a brave man that is willing to ride that beast. All the best Paul hope your health continues on an upward trend.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Jim!

[@Mr9Guns]

Gorgeous bike. These were a really advanced machine for their time! wild seeing overhead cams on a bike from that era, I'm glad people like you are keeping that history alive!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@murraymccann1417]

Fantastic! Hope you’re feeling better Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Murray. Yes, getting better slowly...

[@bcrx7]

That's amazing! Would love to hear it opened up on the track singing!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you, and Yes!!!!

[@andrewwasson6153]

What a glorious sound!! Beautiful workmanship too. A real work of art. Glad your getting better Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Andrew...

[@hughcasement5443]

That bike is the best kind of terrifying 😂

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, you are right. I know from personal experience!

[@timothybryan5113]

It’s good to have you back.

[@paulbrodie]

It's good to be back. Thanks Timothy! 😉

[@stephanuhu963]

Great to see you and Mitch back in the workshop. You're looking much stronger and it was so good to see your happiness when Harry barked in full throat again! Looking forward to watching more postings from you soon. Stephan, ex-Langley BC, of late in Moncton, fighting the rust off my lathe and tools in my workshop/shed!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Stephan. Yes, I do enjoy being back in my shop. I hope you get the rust off your lathe and tools. All the best!

[@kennethgilbertdds7249]

Great work. Thanks. for working so hard to show us your bike. The details are incredible.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@stevecarlisle3323]

Thanks Again, for my Paul Brodie FIX

[@paulbrodie]

Steve, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jamesgnarkill3112]

Thanks Paul..... hope treatment goes well!!! Long live the Brodie man!!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you James..

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

She sounds like a fast bike - hope you can get back on her soon! If you are going to machine everything you could look at 3D scanning the carburettor, that way you can allow for the shrinkage and make the patterns oversize to suit.

[@paulbrodie]

I cannot see myself riding Harry again... no brakes, no clutch, no transmission. I already have the carbs built for the remaining bikes. Thanks for commenting!

[@jimiandrix]

I always wondered how you got oil to the valve stem ! I will be able to sleep at night now Thank you Paul

[@paulbrodie]

Now you know... thanks for watching!

[@muppet000111]

Fantastic piece of art!! Love your vids, i have missed them, keep on going Paul. All the best, cheers from the Netherlands.

[@paulbrodie]

Hello Netherlands! Thanks for watching... 😉

[@Paddington60]

Marvelous sound! Thank you Paul and Mitch

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you!

[@arronsondrini380]

Awesome to see you in the shop :) incredible bike

[@paulbrodie]

Arron, thanks for watching!

[@michaelrandle4128]

Get well soon young man, thanks for letting us listen to Harry, sounds incredible.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Michael, especially for referring to me as a young man! 😉

[@kevindaly5093]

Harry Hi-Pipes is a beast for sure Paul. On a related note, I had the honor of seeing Excelsior #1 in the flesh last weekend at Motorcyclepedia in Newburgh, NY. I was proud to explain all the details to my son of your dream to build her and the skills required to make it a reality. You're looking well. Remember to pace yourself in this new reality.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Kevin. Cool that you visited Excelsior #001 recently 😊

[@elvanbee]

Good lord. That thing is wild!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.

[@thedr309]

now if I could just find a way to take that sound bite and make it my ring tone on my phone! glad to see your getting stronger, and on the mend! you know we all loved watching you build things, well now we love hearing your stories, for the other viewers if you haven't gotten Paul's Book, you dont know what your missing I have read it 2 times and soon as my son finishes it I may read it again.... amazing book you should get it as a Christmas present for yourself!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Mitch! You really are a great supporter. I am enjoying being back in the shop, slowly getting back into my projects.

[@robmacneill]

What a cool machine. And the sound is amazing!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Rob!

[@meatcreap]

Harry sounds really good

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Larry!

[@63sgjunior]

Great to see you back again. Hadn't realised how much I've missed your videos.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks. And we hope to be back again soon!

[@fraud_hunter]

you are looking so much better , especially when it fired up 😊

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Bobby.

[@freiheitfur2takte354]

Hallo Paul! Schön dich zu sehen. Das Motorrad ist einfach wunderschön, was für eine großartige Technik 👍 Grüße aus Deutschland 💪

[@gandujar1]

Love seeing you in the shop again

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Greg!

[@RR-mt2wp]

A Fantastic bike and Builder, so good to see. The best to you Paul.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks, you too!

[@autobots9786]

Thats a fantastic sounding bike!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Willy. I like the throttle response!

[@nigel900]

Very nice! 👍🏻

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. 😊

[@framolon3708]

So great!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Fra :)

[@leedale4008]

Sounds fabulous keep ya strength up👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you! Will do!

[@geneva760]

HA - the problem with the throttle - 'human error' maybe - HA - I would crash that for sure, like a hand shift and foot clutch on a HD, or right hand gear change on an early Triumph etc, my brain fails to acknowledge the manual dexterity required to ride anything other than left hand foot gear change - HA. NEATO bike - sounds like my XR1000 with its straight out pipes I made. I like the consistency of 'delicate' tools - a ballpeen hammer for the carb and crowbar to remove things from a mould - HA. That throttle linkage is a work of art. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@paulbrodie]

Cheers TO Australia. That ball peen hammer is a small, delicate tool that my father handed down to me when he passed on. It only gets used for very special jobs, such as Harry. Thanks for watching.

[@Couture.m]

So inspiring, great work. I can't get anything to run. Wish me luck

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you, and Good Luck...

[@Dr650rob]

Sounds so good

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you.

[@johnnym1320]

Sounds awesome Paul, I used the same type of starter for my dragbike but we use 2 12dc batteries in series and power tye 12vdc starter with 24v.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks John. More power to you!

[@lancehatch4475]

Great video Paul. I'm glad to see that you're back at it.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks 👍

[@bigiron8831]

Man that was awesome 👍

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks 👍

[@tommontgomery2674]

Sounds good!...BTW I got my copy of your book! Thanks loads!

[@paulbrodie]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks Tom.

[@donabresch8719]

Great to see you!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Don.

[@curtisstedman6773]

The oiler your using is called a pipette transfer

[@paulbrodie]

Correct. Top Marks!

[@klaasbloem]

Great respect for you and your work Paul!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Klaas, appreciate your comments... 😉

[@johnnybrace]

amazing machine. I wonder about all the pivots on the rigid throttle linkage creating friction and thus chance of sticking. I know you considered everything and must have thought about external or internal cable style throttle. Keep up the great work.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you John. The linkage keeps it original. If I was to ride it again, I would adapt a throttle with a push / pull linkage.

[@johnnybrace]

@@paulbrodie ahh of course. Incredible bike, sounds very aggressive!

[@paulbrodie]

@@johnnybrace Yes, an Mans' motorcycle! 😉

[@benrix1778]

Paul it’s great to see you smile 😃 that thing sounds like a beast. Start ups never go as planned always some tinkering required.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Ben. Harry does sound like a beast.

[@tonypeters8298]

That smile of relief and satisfaction. We all know that. Looking good Paul!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Tony 😉

[@johnb5519]

It's almost like a long eyedropper. Is it possible to put a kill switch on it in case it ever sticks open on you again? Are the motors you built, more powerful than the originals? Such a nice machine.

[@paulbrodie]

I did have a kill switch on Harry. Things happened too fast for it to be used. Yes, my motors are more powerful than the originals. Ruby Racer (my road racer...) has 71 rear wheel HP on the dyno.

[@johnb5519]

@@paulbrodie That's some horsepower alright. Probably lots of torque too.

[@sarkisbenliyan1180]

Lovely. Just Lush! However, Harry sounds like a scary machine! Thank you for this post, Mr. Brodie and Mitch. Looking forward for the next installment! May I say that you look much better Mr. Brodie. Keep it up and I wish you a speedy recovery!

[@paulbrodie]

Sarkis, thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, Harry has a great sound! 😄

[@gus9675]

Paul, Awesome to hear Harry High Pipes run again! You’re killing it… All the best from Colorado!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Gus. Appreciate your comments! 😉

[@ivansemanco6976]

Fantastic sound, my body feels it. Thanks Mr Brodie. ❤

[@paulbrodie]

I was so happy when Harry properly came to life... Thanks for watching! 😉

[@garykincaid4339]

Hi Paul, very happy to see you looking so well! I was wondering if that is all the damage that Harry sustained in the crash, it seems very minor considering the circumstances.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Gary. We did have to straighten Harrys front forks and handlebars. All in all, I was surprised how little damage there was :)

[@garykincaid4339]

@@paulbrodie Thanks for taking the time to respond Paul, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and That 2023 is good to you!

[@paulbrodie]

@@garykincaid4339 Thanks Gary. Same to you!

[@edsonbarbetta8033]

Uma pessoa externamente simpática Amante de motorcicletas Espetacular a motocicleta Parabéns irmão Vida longa a você Brasil

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching! 😉

[@DavePilotCH47]

They are called Pipettes. Any hospital lab will have them by the thousands

[@jcnpresser]

You are a true gift for all of us. Glad your back, and I’m not even a bike guy, but love your videos!

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you. Appreciate your comments.

[@stmoxon]

First time watching - I enjoyed it very much, and I’m astounded how clean and new everything on that bike looks, as well as your whole shop! Hoping for a full recovery soon.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you very much!

[@andreladwig6528]

Nice to see you back in business... please stay healthy! Kind regards from Germany.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Germany. Appreciate your support! 😉

[@criggie]

Why does Harry have pedals on a crank instead of pegs ? Back in the day, would you have started it by pedalling?

[@paulbrodie]

The street Excelsior was started by pedalling. The race bike (Harry..) still had the pedals to rest your feet. This was an interim stage where pedals were being used right before footpegs made their appearance. Make sense?

[@wheater5]

Good to see you getting back into the good stuff, Paul. Harry looks and sounds great. Looking at those lovely linkages, although they are great engineering, all I can say is….thank goodness that Mr Bowden invented his cables!

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, linkages a re a LOT of work and heavy too. Progress was good here... Thanks for watching 😉

[@mymotorbikeobsessions]

What a beautiful beast of a motorbike. It is my goal to build something of it’s ilk in my lifetime. Thank you Mr. Brodie!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks for watching and commenting! 😉

[@ไทยไทย-ธ4ธ]

Maybe you don't want to admit it Bro, but it sounds a bit like you froze on the throttle with no return spring. I'll be taking my time on my 1920 HD boardtracker. Peer pressure can be deadly. Slow is fast.

[@paulbrodie]

I did have a return spring. Not sure how Peer pressure is involved here?

[@franccoch4676]

I like the smile on your face once the beast start to exhaust. good job Paul. there is no clutch lever on your bike ?

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Franc. Hard not to smile when Harry sounds good. 1919 Excelsior... no clutch, no brakes, no transmission......😉

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

Carb issues wasn’t the problem the humidity was the issue that’s why the one spark plug was bad… thst cylinder was open to intake… so it got moisture in there over time and voila!

[@FrancisoDoncona]

You sound happy, look good, winter sucks, happy Thanksgiving!

[@richardlerud4322]

................................................................................... INSPIRATION / MOTORVATION ............................................................................................................. RICHARD / TYRSOX ..... ')

[@ronliebermann]

I’m curious. If you bolt two identical motorcycles together, with one set of handlebars, is it still a motorcycle?

[@paulbrodie]

Probably not. Now you have 4 wheels, not two...

[@Danger_mouse]

1:24 Paul, ice might still be a possibility for the situation of your crash. Having tuned lots of SUs on cars, I can confirm ice on the trumpets and bodies even on a mild day. Knowing your attention to detail and likely close machining tolerances, a long wide open throttle run in humid conditions could form enough frost to stick the throttle. Oh, and DAMN Harry is loud 🙂👌

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, others have suggested icing. A mystery that might never get solved! Thanks for watching :)

[@davidmotoman4956]

Whoooa That was so exciting to hear the First Fire. Its so incredible to see what you have Created. I do hope that you are feeling Better Paul. Our Prays are with you Dave from Australia

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you David. Yes, I am getting stronger and healthier! 😉

[@davidmotoman4956]

@@paulbrodie Iam Glad to hear My Friend

[@motorizedbicyclenation53cu90]

Can of pb blaster? W the straw on it? Lol or just put red n tacky grease on it?

[@elados6954]

Run it richer to make sure it doesn't ice up the carb , they ice up in the Australian summer heat , air cool vw engine's .

[@dennisyoung4631]

Note to self: need one of those knee pads, or rather two or three, so I have one in each place I’m likely to need one.

[@paulbrodie]

Knee pads are great. I get mine at the gardening centres.

[@dansvec5411]

Glad you're back Paul, I'm a "survivor" myself, I'm sending positive thoughts in your direction. Onward my friend!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Dan. Appreciate your support :)

[@derekcollins1972]

An absolute beautiful machine. It definitely speaks for both of you.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Derek... 😁

[@MegaTubescreamer]

awesome stuff paul, great to see you and the team out again doing what you do,! the beast had to have it 😉👍👍( after a bit of gentle persuasion, )you are a trojan, 😊

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks William! 🙃

[@tomfortson5147]

So great to see you out and about, Paul! Harry Hi Pipes sounds wonderful! I look forward to each episode! Could the sticky carb float have had anything to do with the throttle problem in Florida? Just wondering...

[@paulbrodie]

A sticky float will not allow the bike to run properly.

[@djfaber]

Have you considered #OO or corn head grease for the gears?

[@paulbrodie]

I have never even heard of corn head grease!

[@davidsnyder2000]

WOW!😮 I’m listening to Harry run through surround sound speakers at home. Even over the camera that engine sounds like an absolute beast. I can see how that bike could tear a rider up….a handful lol. I can’t believe you actually built a whole motor cycle! That’s amazing. Thanks paul for another cool video 👍🙂 BTW, do you have an idea of how many cc’s that motor is. Sounds like a 1000cc’s or more.

[@paulbrodie]

David, thanks for watching and commenting. Excelsiors are 1000cc. You are correct...

[@renoreno2701]

I think you will like this video Paul : Salon Moto Légende in Paris 18, 19, 20 november 2022. There is some Aermacchi stuff inside : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHvJioGvfMx8g68

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks!

[@abiafiqah2248]

Ini karya terbaik yang di buat sendiri... Keren

[@middlesiderrider]

Pertaining to the throttle sticking: My first car was a 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix, and I did A LOT of burnouts(power brake/smoke show). Rarely while doing a burnout, the throttle would stick. Luckily I always had the presence of mine to turn off the ignition key, killing the engine. The strange thing is, I could never find anything wrong afterword. I eventually figured out what was happening. That car had a solid rod style throttle linkage, kinda like your bike has. While doing a burnout, the engine would torque to the side a bit, and put that linkage into a bind. When I turned off the key, the engine would return back to its resting position, removing the tension from the throttle linkage and allowing it to release and return to the idle position. It doesn't seem like your motorcycle engine could really move around much(at least not like a 400ci V8 with worn rubber motor mounts), but maybe something(frame/forks) flexed enough to put a bind on your linkage.

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, the throttle mystery. We had the bike on the dyno for almost a full day, and the throttle never, ever stuck...

[@1crazypj]

If you had a conventional slide carb it would be simple enough to guess why it stuck. Main reason slide carb throttles stick open is high vacuum causing slide to bind against body. It's why modern four stroke MX bikes (before they went to fuel injection) had roller wheels on slide and street bikes had CV carbs with throttle butterfly I read about a long time ago in relation to either a Manx Norton or BSA Gold Star. Throttle 'sticks' at about 3/4 open until rpm drops. You already have a butterfly carb so I can't come up with a plausible explanation.

[@paulbrodie]

I think the throttle sticking is going to remain one of the Universes great mysteries! 😉

[@glenpiro313]

Enjoy?? Quite the understatement Paul. Watching your friend run the starter made my shoulders hurt. Clearly those cylinders produce quite a bit of compression! I can’t even imagine riding that on a road course! I hope you’re feeling better, you certainly look/sound like it. You get extra credit for discussing/describing an awful crash man. I’ve definitely piled a few race bikes , but there aren’t many I like to discuss !!!

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks Glen. Harrys compression ratio is about 8:1 and you do have to hang onto the starter. Ruby Racer has a compression ratio of 12.5:1 so you have to pay a little more attention :)

[@davidtucker-km7tk]

good to see you back paul harry sounds superb but maybe a cutout by the throttle would be a good mod. good luck with your recovery.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you David! 😉

[@nightster6378]

Brilliant! Its great to see you back and on the mend giving us great vids, I can assure you you were missed. I can see this bike for sale in one of the large auction houses, selling for a very large sum of money and ending up in one of the exclusive museums where history is on display i.e. for instance the Barbour Museum accompianing Mr Millyards creations. When Harry didnt run properly and the plus were wet it reminds me of my Laverda 750SF, every time I go to start it usually with a gap of a few weeks it will run on one cylinder and it can be either. I remove both plugs and heat them with a blow lamp, this works every time. I suspect its running a bit rich. To see you back is well corth a few coffies. Thanks

[@paulbrodie]

Yes, I do need to sell Excelsior #005. It is currently in a smaller museum, on loan, here in BC. Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@tiffinthyme5822]

Hello Paul, enjoyable little video, thank you. As you said, not straight forward, but very interesting for us to watch. I expect we were all giving our opinions as to the problems! You’re sounding great so keep up what you are doing it and I will be looking out for your next video. Thanks again to you and Mitch ( and also the crank man!) Best wishes Kevin.

[@paulbrodie]

Thank you Kevin.. All the best to you!

[@matthewb8229]

Person: those old bikes are so delicate. you have to be easy on them Paul: We'll just hit the bowl a few times with this hammer to make sure the float doesn't stick. *bangbangbangbang That should do it. Seriously though, could you imagine firing that hot rod up and flyign around a board track at 120mph? *shivers

[@paulbrodie]

Those early board track riders really did have big balls.

[@DKT1970]

Love your videos, Paul! Quick question, you seem to prelubricate with 80w90 oil, so quite heavy. Is this the motor oil and if not why do you use such heavy oil? Thanks and all the best from Germany!

[@paulbrodie]

The heavier oil tends to stick to those surfaces longer. For the motor I use a good grade of 10/40. Thanks for watching!

[@SmittyInVegas]

Good day sir. Billy Lane inspired me to build a open rocker arm Ironhead sportster motor. I will be building the whole board track bike around it. After listening to Harry run. It gives me the inspiration to keep going with pleasure! Thank you very much. Be blessed. Smitty in Vegas.

[@paulbrodie]

Smitty, thanks for watching! Billy Lane has inspired a few people, for sure. I hope your project turns out well :) 😉

[@TD-gf4ll]

I'm really glad to see you enjoy start up! There are many rituals. I can see The temp is very cold from your white breath, but Excelsior start up! I'm very impressed that the motor is well adjusted and Sound great! Thank you for great video! Take care and See you soon.

[@paulbrodie]

Thanks TD. Yes, startup was a good day!