Restoring the JUNKYARD 1942 WW2 Harley Davidson(Part 2)

[@deandennis2838]

This takes me back 45 years when I would restore bikes in my living room. Naturally, this was before I got married. I really enjoy watching y’all. God Bless

[@mattcoleman596]

So informative! I’m Australian and had no idea our threads were backwards. I’ve been trying to get this wheel nut off for 7 years…. I’ll try the other way now. Thanks guys!

[@bmp72]

Well what we northern halves call our right hand is probably called left hand down south. Like two negatives make a positive.

[@mulletsmayhem492]

Smh you gotta remember to flip the bike over. You're looking at it upside down

[@tetlow2]

There's a whole lot backwards down there.

[@davidtheawesomeone5358]

@@mulletsmayhem492 well if he flips it upside down it will be the proper earth orientation and fall through the sky till it makes it back to the freedom lands!

[@ervinhepler1009]

@@salahad-din4114 how can you say that ya'll drive on the proper side of the road when we Americans are driving on the RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD 😊

[@SierraThunder]

The pistons are, (like in any flathead Harley), flat topped, the valves come up from the bottom, and the WLA 45's standard compression ratio is 4.5:1. They weren't meant to go faster than 60-65 tops, but we had ways to raise the compression, boost the engine & give it longer legs. One thing is to swap out the stock engine sprocket for the 34-tooth type used on the Servi-Car trikes, and of course putting a transmission sprocket 1 or 2 teeth larger will bring you up into the 70mph range out on the road. We also have a few really wild modifications, like the 45 Magnum, this involved replacing the stock flywheels, rods, barrels, heads & pushrods with a 57-71 Sportster top end, the difference was phenomenal! There was also using the K Model top end along with reground & re-timed cam sets, although there are performance cam sets out there now that are ready made & won't require you to find a machinist that really knows his business. The 45 is essentially the grandfather of the Sportster, with the K Model as it's dad You can get stroker flywheels for the 45, plus all of the literature for the 45 Magnum through Victory Library. Victory is a storehouse for all kinds of pertinent information on a good many older Harley models, not to mention that they sell Truett & Osborn flywheels, which IMHO are the absolute best when it comes to either stock replacement, right up to their "Torque Monster" flywheel assemblies. Almost every modified engine that I've ever built used T&O flywheels, and I've never had a disappointment with them. We had another performance trick of using the 4-speed pre-unit BSA, Triumph, or Norton transmissions, which increased the top speed of the 45 markedly. I've still got the information for doing the tranny swap modifications over in storage, so if you ever feel like getting a little crazy, I can make copies of the paperwork & send it to you. There are other performance mods involving the distributors or changing to a magneto, carburetor mods & swaps, and everyday items like drum brake shoes, (which are pretty standardized throughout the older Harley model line, making them interchangeable as a rule). I've sent an e-mail to the WLA's address with a number of links & suggestions, just let me know if I can be of any assistance.

[@stevenbonnesen5988]

After hearing him ask for information..I emailed them information for parts and other assorted information...not being sure if they did get the email..I tried calling the business number no one answered the phone...nor did anyone return my call...the message stated they'd return the call...all I can say is...liar liars pants on fire...lol...

[@SierraThunder]

@@stevenbonnesen5988 Same here, I e-mailed him with all kinds of information, plus links that I have, etc. No acknowledgement of the e-mail, no thanks of any kind. I'm not going to bother with trying to help him again.

[@TheMxboy199]

@@SierraThunder it’s very possible everyone who watched this video emailed them so I would think it’s gonna take some time for them to sift through the emails

[@ROT4RYfc3s]

I'm glad to see this beauty rebuild get turned into a mini series. I'm excited to watch the rebuild.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

The day Craig and Sean met was a good day... for Sean. 🤣

[@jeffreymartinez8028]

Whatever happened to Caleb?

[@ralphhanks5869]

You should get in touch with tatro machine for engine work.also has many utube videos.

[@vincedibona4687]

His beard ate him. 🧔🏻‍♀️

[@fearsomename4517]

I think that bike is being held together by memory. Those Flanders risers and handlebars are worth good money. It appears this could be a number job. On the left side of the motor it should start 42 WLA, and then numbers. No title, not sure about your state, but i hope it's not a problem. Good luck, Sean and Craig!

[@tommorgan88]

Both fenders have been chopped and are worthless

[@gregoryblair9810]

My first Harley was a trike made from a 1954 police servicar (45 cu in ). It kept blowing head gaskets until I helicoiled and used higher grade bolts. When I sold it for parts, none of the case numbers and tyranny matched!

[@buddyrevell6369]

No title = Vermont registration

[@waterkoppie]

at least the engine is not WLA, nor are other major parts, this is a civilian bike, and you should not trust these front forks, but you will discover during the "restoration"

[@Boreascorax]

Definitely not factory numbers.

[@fredflinstone5431]

I love it at the end.... "should we drop a handfull and see where they land?" ..... I got that one all to well.

[@cchello2029]

You shouldn’t pry the primary off with prybars on the engine block, cast aluminum engine blocks break easier than you think, and thats a sealing surface….

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Hitting the sprocket shaft with a hammer isn't exactly a good idea either 😵 5 piece crank assemblies are trued with a hammer ⚒️ & are made untrue much quicker, not to mention the poor bearings

[@cchello2029]

@@kurtfoulke5130 I think I commented something like this on his newer video haha. Hammer break, dent, and destroy stuff, he should use a mallot or soft club for giving things a tap. Not to say you should tap the cranshaft either lol.

[@jsimmonstx]

Actually, for that engine, saying something is a "sealing surface" is doing a disservice to the words "seal" and "surface". :)

[@mikek771]

The more i watch. The more i like the idea of cleaning and clearing the tank and fenders. With everything else cleaned and painted. I've done that with my older c10 builds.

[@BikesandBeards]

Cool, thanks!

[@leebenson4874]

@@BikesandBeards I rebuild my 75 Honda 750F every 50k miles from the ground up. Getting ready to start #9. Got her when I was 17, 2nd owner (1st one was killed on her at 996 miles) I'm now 59 and she has 467,877 miles on her.

[@neodutch]

@@leebenson4874 Mad props.

[@garystratton4125]

When I rebuild anything I always give it a good cleaning first. That way the outside of your parts are clean and it is easier to see what you have in front of you. But Love the fact you are re-doing this old Harley.. Good to see this happening.. YES!

[@BikesandBeards]

Right on

[@honda200twinstar3]

Ha Gary thats what i thought ,you just explained it better lol.

[@brev5057]

And they got the good quality science mud this way!

[@Wootangtw]

You guys are awesome… you can tell Craig loves it… he’s smiling the whole time… thanks guys…

[@civicboomer2135]

You guys are way over your heads with this one. Keep going!

[@BikesandBeards]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jeffchilders236]

Not over their head they can do this

[@onnokonemann9326]

@@jeffchilders236 but it’s more fun for us if they have a hard time 😉

[@hoosieriphone]

I used to watch Joey Chitwood at our county fair every summer in Indiana. It was the best show he put on. I’m sure I saw him riding this bike. This is awesome guys. Keep up the great work.

[@williamthompson5739]

Thank you for your show's. I'm a old and still get excited watching your videos. My knees are weak but I guess I can get braces for them. Me wife suggested a three wheeler. I can't do that, need my two wheeler . Rock on and keep the videos coming!!!¡

[@47MasoN47]

I'm so glad you guys are restoring this bike, both to keep it going and just so we get to see how these old guys work. Keep up the good work!

[@russellmcdonald6033]

That mud is what is holding 50% of that engine together lol! Great video I cant wait for the next one

[@dagonGate7]

Damn Craig is a legend. Α portable engineering encyclopedia!

[@michaelpayne1737]

I'm having flashbacks, good n bad watching you two. I restored my 88 Kawasaki KLR 650 3 yrs ago. It was fun and quite the adventure. I took her on a 900 mile trip to Northern Wisconsin last summer with no issues, so I must have done something right. Love you guys

[@michaelpayne1737]

The only things I didn't have to touch was the carb and the rear shock. Somebody must have done the carb a few yrs back..

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

The easy part is dismantling it. I can't wait to see them try to reassemble it.

[@BikesandBeards]

we wont just try, we will succeed

[@josephstevenbrideau1975]

I hope they're paying attention

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

@@BikesandBeards Succeed in paying somebody to do it is more like it.

[@Proquer]

@@thatsmrharley2u2 You seem like a good guy, Hugh. I bet everyone just loves you 🫡😂

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

@@Proquer Thank you.

[@bgilgall]

Ignore the naysayers on here that like to make it about them or to show off their "expertise" with their negative and "know-it-all" comments. It's a really good thing that you're trying to bring this bike back, it's a piece of history after all. And restoring it is what it needs. The patina it has is because it's been allowed to sit and rot for years not because of use and it's not the type of patina you want to save. There is nothing you can do to make this machine's condition worse than it already is, they only way is up so keep on going! Pretty impressive that it made a 5 hour journey after having been dead for so many years. I'll be following along on this one closely. Great interaction and teamwork between the two of you!!

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

It’s great that you are just two dudes doing this, not a fancy restoration shop. Have fun!

[@caveman18]

Craig with the dooblie do! And I thought I was the only one!

[@parkerwier7567]

I’m really excited for this series. I would really like watching the whole process of restoring the bike

[@keystern9846]

It’d be really cool to see you guys review other people’s restorations while you wait for parts and the engine rebuild! Excited to see how this comes out

[@ROT4RYfc3s]

You know.. normally I would not like this idea.. but I actually would like to see Sean and Jared do this

[@keystern9846]

@@ROT4RYfc3s oh same, the only time you see people do it it’s either too serious or ridged, I’d love to see their take on restorations.

[@ROT4RYfc3s]

@@keystern9846 I just love these guys, especially since they're based only about an hour or so away from me in PA

[@keystern9846]

@@ROT4RYfc3s yeah that’s bad ass, hopefully you got a chance to go check out SRK

[@CMMC-zb1gw]

Such a great channel. You guys are wesome. Glad Craig is a part and Dan has made the cinematic feel of the channel so much better. Good job Dan!

[@kerrymontgomery7904]

Great project! I have been looking for something like that forever, years and years, wish there were more of them! Keep up the good work! Take care Kerry

[@speedtofu2108]

Dear Film/Editing team(or guy), A+ !!! love the music selection too. Better than watching TV

[@paulbradford8240]

I don't own a bike, but am really enjoying watching this. I'll probably be running against the crowd when I say it was a military bike originally, so should go back to that, regardless of how it looks now.

[@Bl00DmixedWithPoison]

Dude i totally get why you guys want to redo the paint and make it look awesome. Love these builds

[@keithfanks2836]

I’m really enjoying watching you guys doing this!

[@07wlsonj]

Man, I'm so excited to see this thing come to life!

[@upendersinghraghav1498]

I love working on motorcycles but as i don’t have a proper place to do so, but I didn’t back down and changed my room into half garage and half bedroom 😂 but honestly i idolise you guys both, you are amazing keep it up 👍🏻

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

Really Craig! Everyone knows the manual is naught but the manufacturers opinion on how that bike gets put together!

[@dylanmcbride3091]

Couldn’t thank you enough for this video just crashed pretty bad yesterday helmet came off and have serious road rash on my face Lmaoo unconsciousness on scene rushed to the hospital just thankful to be alive today keep doing what your doing

[@TeneTsTaroT]

Rest up man, what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.

[@BikesandBeards]

Im so sorry to hear that, I hope you recover soon and to 100% God is keeping you aroun d for something, find out what it is

[@mcleanmachut]

BnB:$5000 for a engine rebuild- not bad. also BnB: this $100 air compressors good enough for this huge shop

[@mostunts]

This was a Jack Kochman Hell Drivers stunt bike that performed the 20' ramp to ramp jump. Pete Gross was the last stunt rider that jumped it in the early 60's. There are Kochman programs with pics of it performing. The marker light above the speedometer was to help see your speed when jumping at night. There were 2 hooks welded on the front end to hold the tie downs every night when heading to the next show. The fenders are cut as to not hang up upon landing. Congrats on the purchase. Ride safe.

[@manuelpalacios1093]

If this is true then having some history for this old bike is priceless.

[@neodutch]

If true they are ruining it.

[@DJ-jl4vm]

I'm really enjoying part 1 and part 2 of the restoration look man I'm Brazilian and I really like old bikes and this is one of my favorites I'm dying to see the other videos about it and thanks for your videos

[@roywalls5595]

I love working on old motorcycle because it's my favorite hobby! Bikes and Beards 💯

[@theoldman8877]

In 72 an acquaintance of mine Martin played a large amount of money having a 45 completely rebuilt and customized in bubber style. He was not happy when he rode it. The top speed was only 34 mph. I asked a different friend, son of the Dealerships owner, about it he said that he thought it had a survive car transmission gears in it . Only saw it twice before Martin purchased a new Sportster.

[@McTwistedTwisties]

Make sure you all organize this into playlist! It will help people coming for years to come to binge your content!

[@jnault6441]

Not to mention this is historical record for those who attempt the same build.

[@iMaNii4k]

@@jnault6441 this is a historical failure

[@num_sax2052]

I am really enjoying these videos with these old bikes.

[@ricardorms]

Nice work! Good to see that you guys are going to keep the bike original.

[@BelieveTheMessage]

Love watching you guys work on this bike. 👍 Craig is a great teacher. 😇🙏❤️

[@jimkraft9445]

You guys are making me homesick for the 42 I had back in 1955. Should have kept it.

[@mistreku]

Awesome series, bois! Really looking forward to this! My only regret is that I haven't found this next year so I can binge watch all the episodes!

[@BikesandBeards]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@milolouis]

Love it! Top class stuff. Beeautiful bike and you two genuises, Craig the grafter and you the 'superstar'. "A team needs grafters as well as superstars."

[@theodore998]

this is now the only YT series I am eager to see the next episode of :)

[@Guidrysphotography]

I love the look of the KPM200 sitting in the background! Wish I could've won during the KPM giveaway to use it to commute to school. Hope everyone that won is enjoying their bikes! Can't wait to see this project once it is complete.

[@michaellowe6821]

I really enjoy your videos, it’s good to see you on Facebook with mats off-road recovery like the collaboration.

[@BikesandBeards]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@queencitycycles1860]

You're looking at the casting numbers on the oil pump, the vin is above the timing inspection hole on the B side of the motor.

[@user-oq3ls6tx6t]

You guys are the best part of my day

[@zahari_s_stoyanov]

- We could read the instruction book. - That would be dumb. That's the spirit! :D

[@jonathansmith4737]

The purest bike rebuild on KZbin.

[@cjmarcel2971]

Omg on my 19th birthday best present in the whole world I love your channel man! Keep up the wonderful work!! I’m loving the videos

[@jfx2482]

Gotta admit love all your guy's videos.

[@greatkingrat]

I am super pumped to be watching this episode!

[@mr.nmoney3554]

Going to watch this one from beginning to end.

[@danmcelroy6584]

Taking it apart isn’t hard, it the putting it back together that’s the hard part. But great job so far!👍👍

[@keithfanks2836]

Yep especially if you have some time between taking apart and put it back together.

[@Super_Bros.]

I was hoping for a new episode soon and you didn’t disappoint! Thank you!

[@BikesandBeards]

More to come!

[@Super_Bros.]

@@BikesandBeards God bless!

[@darthrevan2063]

This is so cool. When I watched the original video of him driving it home I was fully hoping it would be restored.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

You guys should get a hold of Mike Wolfe from that American Pickers (Antique Restoration) show. He's probably got four of every part you need! Cool tear-down; I'm really looking forward to the subsequent assembly! Thanks guys; always a good time! ✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@buddyrevell6369]

And he will probably rip them off on every one.

[@christophernewsome7194]

Keep up the good work all ways nice to see people fix stuff and not just trash

[@philthewrench]

Retro cycle in boonton nj. The best place to rebuild that engine and source parts.

[@kevinpick194]

''Nailed it" - enjoying this all the way from Yorkshire, in the UK.

[@tetlow2]

That bike is just too cool. Maybe one day I will be able to own a piece of history like that.

[@TheRedskins2175]

Once again another great video from the best guys on KZbin ( wait am I over doing it🤔) Can't wait for episode 3!

[@BikesandBeards]

You're the best!

[@MrGMawson2438]

Great video for a Monday afternoon

[@ludvigtande1236]

Lots of history in your capable hands👍

[@jeremywimer8842]

You guys are doing what most of us can only dream about doing. Great video as always!

[@BikesandBeards]

Thanks so much!

[@pararigger64]

“We’re going to take this whole thing apart and not even use an adjustable.” CLASSIC!!!

[@seanthornton9969]

It is great you are doing a restoration there are many old bikes that people have given up on or have been disassembled and sitting in boxes and the owner either has died or the owner found out they did not have the cash to finish the project or end up at swap meets as parts for sale that get scattered from hither to yon never to be reassembled. I hope Sean, that you have fun riding this bike after resto for years to come along with the Indian after its restoration.

[@wherethereisfaith]

Sean, you are always SUPER PUMPED!!

[@BikesandBeards]

I try

[@roywalls5595]

Thanks for the video! 💯 Bikes and Beards

[@leovdvelden8428]

Good vibes coming our way.... i like it

[@megamanx2sonic]

When i seen that bike i just had to watch you guys fix it. Its a classic. Thats the some style of bike i wont.

[@shawnboren2933]

I don't know what video it was, but at the end when you guys put on that horse costume on made me laugh so hard when I could only imagine what the people driving down the freeway thought when they looked over on the side street and saw that on their way home! Still makes me laugh or smile whenever I think of that! I don't know how long you guys have been putting videos on here but I'll watch them all!

[@waynedavis7245]

Man Sean, you should get in touch with Wheels through Time . They know everything about Harleys.

[@RomanLothar1986]

Awesome episode! Thank you for making these.

[@BikesandBeards]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@pabsocs]

Subscribed for this restoration, can’t wait

[@ryanperez2510]

Love this series!!

[@marka1712]

When the announcement was made that srk was closing but bikes and beards would continue I thought it wouldn’t make any difference, and it hasn’t overall because b&b is still my favorite motorcycle channel by far. However I have recently began to miss some of the dealership related content like the buying bikes at auction and stuff. Still love the channel and I think it’s by far the most entertaining and Sean is a cool guy and seems like he’d be fun to hang out and work with.

[@motorcyclechef2748]

Shawn and Craig great job guys

[@nickknirk]

Enjoying it immensely!

[@Nomex212]

This is really entertaining, thanks.

[@automotiveaddiction428]

I wish i could find an old bike like that in the junkyard..you are so lucky

[@ryannovel8892]

Been waiting for this! God Bless!

[@jayjenkins4721]

Cool series! With nearly everyone around York, Lancaster, and Harrisburg working at HD...I'd imagine there should be all sorts of help in your area. My wife's from New Cumberland and when we were dating I think half the people she knew worked at and owned Harleys. Surely there's some old dudes who know all about them. :)

[@hannadegerlund3227]

Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮🤘

[@chrissmith7669]

Man I’d love to find one of those. Awesome. Love watching your progress.

[@ron.v]

In the military we had the same type castellated nuts. A hole was drilled into the end of every bold. With the nut tightened, we'd line up the nut so that a safety wire could be threaded through the hole. The wire was then twisted and wrapped back around to a hole in the nut so that the nut could not come loose without cutting the wire.

[@MassimoTava]

You should do a special on dry ice blasting the engine and bike. It’s the coolest way to clean.

[@MakeFixEngineer]

"Down in the doobly-doo" - not the first time I've heard Craig make an AvE reference. 👍

[@just-another-guy]

This was awesome to watch. A really nice format and funny as too. God bless you all.

[@BikesandBeards]

Thank you! You too!

[@jeffchilders236]

I watched you ride this back to your shop that would be a bucket list happening right there for me I want to rebuild me an old Harley but I want a bobber and I hope that you kept a little bit of that dirt and grease if that dirt could only talk what stories would it tell you thanks for the videos. God bless

[@HDS420]

very excited to see this build

[@OldSoulsCC702]

You have a great piece of history. Plz for the love of the cycle gods… DONT RUIN THAT PIECE OF ART!

[@BikesandBeards]

I dont believe in your cycle gods

[@jonathanwood48]

Cleaning all those parts is going to be a very satisfying video.

[@jerub71]

Great episode

[@PhilipCockram]

Nice work ....Craig. 🎸

[@ezzmohamed8242]

Love the restoration keep it going