Riding Classic Harley 1939EL Knucklehead original paint Antique Motorcycle - video 1

1939年EL ナックルヘッド・オリジナルペイント　東名高速道路を激走

[@richardrimel2306]

My dad had a 39 harley when he started dating my mother god they must have been so cool riding around on it in 1956

[@стелсЗион150]

❤

[@BattlecatRed]

Incredible...gives me the sound of those old knuckleheads...the way they would have sounded 71 years ago. It can still hold its own in traffic. Love watching the gear shifting and seeing the springer move up and down. Great!

[@waynebastianelli8391]

Glad your enjoying your bike instead of sitting in a museum thanks so much

[@antigravita1143]

Everyone: Corona virus KZbin: Riding classic harley

[@rodrigotaira7925]

Corona Virus; the world's history biggest fraud...

[@anton.fahrudin]

Corona bitch

[@andydunn5673]

Antigravita do you mean China 🦇 flue I think this was 5 years before

[@nakasei339]

This county is JPN

[@lemmythebulldog8812]

Hey my dad hasn’t taken out his 86 heritage in 2 years it’s good to see him riding again

[@emmasylviablue6994]

The sound of the engine pure enjoyment to my ears.

[@edwinthompson159]

The sound of a Harley purring down the road, whether a 1938 or 2020 - noting like it like others said, relaxing and hypnotic.

[@3wolvesrunning]

Thanks for taking me on the ride, brother! Now, it's out to the shop to work on my 47FL / 51 sidecar.

[@VerbleiteMische]

Wow... what a nice ride ! One of the best "Riding videos" that I've ever seen. Turn the sound up, go into fullscreen, sit back and enjoy... Thank you Mr. Otsuka and greetings from germany.

[@frankiegoes2placestravelvl507]

I found this video very satisfying and relaxing. I like the gear shifter.

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

Jockey shift, suicide clutch with a mousetrap

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

@Jamie Mills sure can be yep you can make em sometimes generic term is all

[@terrylacombe7813]

I love these videos, I am a disabled veteran and former rider. These videos bring back fond memories of my days in the wind! Thank you! Keep up the good work!

[@heartbreakkid5757]

Interesting story, were you military dispatch rider?

[@dirlytanlain3014]

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[@dirlytanlain3014]

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[@RonKris]

I like the way he sped up and passed the other riders...kind of showing off...nice! "Hey, look what I"m riding!"

[@jeckdaplas3700]

It's like riding in fantasy. Those classics are legends.

[@nirajkumarverma5299]

Wow. Inspite of being so old, it's going very smoothly.

[@piotrandreaskos8004]

Am besten Harley! Wow! Total Old School! Respect!

[@javieroliver8056]

gracias por subirlo me da libertad

[@Toni62R]

history on wheels...great

[@Wooley689]

Fantastic video, the camera position is perfect. Not anyone else who has filmed from that position.

[@jansirkia3809]

How can one NOT like this little video?! Thanks for bringing us along!

[@chuckr5929]

Love seeing classics on the road being ridden.

[@ryan3656]

Agreed. Putting them in a garage to be looked at is a waste. Classics need their story told.

[@billmago7991]

Thank you , I enjoyed the ride🤠

[@graemewilliams1308]

Now that's a REAL Harley. Nice patina too !

[@DanwilsonArchive]

You could tell it was going to be an awesome video the second he pulled out those gloves.

[@paulosergiosouza8396]

True, that was a good sign.

[@Dinoxt12]

Hott-Dogg...Real bike riding for sure.

[@marcbee1234]

That engine was tuned to THE SOUND OF PERFECTION

[@gingermegs138]

Blue skies green lights that's music to my ears. What a ride.

[@ADMDO1965]

THX for your Video, no speech no music pure sound :-) wonderful original bike.

[@vincentbeijing6926]

Amazing how the Harleys kept their DNA, this bike doesn’t feel different from a current Harley, at least with the Evo engine. Fantastic that this bike can ride safely at normal traffic pace on today’s roads, thank you for sharing!

[@A_Ride_To]

Well speed Limits are pretty low in japan compared to other countries. The expressway speed limit is 80-100kmh so about 50-60 mph, some straight two lane roads mostly outside of cities and some main traffic routes are 50kmh (30mph), but most normal roads in and around cities are 30-40kmh (20-25mph). To be honest, that’s the reason I bought myself a Harley here. You have all the power you need to have a good time on the road, but when you twist the noise tube you don’t get locked up in jail in an instant. Does not mean they can’t go fast, but a relaxed speed is somehow preferred by me when I sit on a Harley. Mine is not quite as old as the one in this Video tho „2012 FXS 96ci“ and the sound differs a lot between a twin cam and a knuckle head. I still love it tho ✌️

[@vincentbeijing6926]

KuruMoto i agree. Compared to most motorbikes which need to be driven at illegal speeds to procure excitement, Harleys offer an interesting experience even at legal speeds

[@A_Ride_To]

vincent beijing if you want to hear the difference, I got my first Video uploaded which is similar to this one but with a bit more modern Harley

[@pauliebots]

I was expecting to see the witch from the wizard of oz pass him on her bicycle. These bikes are beautiful not fast.

[@tomshiba51]

You've captured the sound of the bike very well. Nice patina, original paint and chrome.

[@hidetsumuji9356]

こんな貴重なバイクの動画が見られるなんて幸せです。

[@canespastico]

13 minutes and it felt like I was riding it all along, love the sound

[@Whiskey_Zombie]

My great grandfather owned one of these brand new in 1939. Thank you for the video, I can now imagine what it would have been like to ride with him

[@georgegogichaishvili8369]

It's awesome, this rusty speedometer, headlight and everything. I'm excited.

[@stevebeutelspacher1157]

I salute Harley Davidson and the individual(s) involved for keeping that classic motorcycle road worthy. Having stated that, I for one am grateful that the method of shifting gears has evolved to what we have today.

[@FranciasInternetti]

sue a side shifturr

[@richardwhite3829]

Thanks I always wanted to ride an old Harley .I can knock that off the bucket list.

[@AmericanWay72]

Great old Harley sound. You just cannot beat it!

[@rjk49]

Takes me back. My first Harley was a 39 Knuck EL that I bought in 1970. Mine was a three speed with reverse cause the original owner had a sidecar on it. I was the second owner but I didn't get the sidecar. He'd already sold it before I bought the bike. Sure wish I still had it.

[@tomvavrik]

Parádní zvuk motoru, luxusní historik i stím orlojem na nádrži. Kdo na něj jednou sedne je navždy polapen.

[@kuskus1695]

This is real amsr video for me 😂

[@МихаилВишняковский]

yeah me too

[@namr1174]

asmr*

[@Handledgovernment]

Can you spell

[@namr1174]

@@Handledgovernment yes, he can but *NO I DON'T THINK HE WILL*

[@Handledgovernment]

@SarkyBegger what? You are reading way to much into this, and ASMR has been around sence at least 2011 so it isnt new at all. I also don't know what you mean by "self imposed overly regulated lives", I dont think that many young people are lost and living meaningless lives. I can only assume that you are a sad person past your prime so you take out your frustrations and failures in life on people younger than you.

[@lolbr3720]

I finally got to ride a 39 Knuckle, thank's man...

[@FunLab737]

this motorcycle (Knucklehead) is my biggest dream in life. It will never be fulfilled, but I have come to terms with it. Greetings from Poland from an old vintage biker. I've been coming back to this video for years. Thank you!

[@jorgevillarreal1158]

The guys in the 1930's had it great,this is a great piece of history,love it🙏💜

[@robertavellinoamericanpatr6287]

what a great bike. love the shifter!! and foot clutch!

[@greg6L6GC]

Thank you. I finally rode a vintage Knuck.

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Very nice thank you so much for the ride.

[@ricjamlig1687]

Soooo relaxing... Calming ride... As though I was driving

[@willyford]

Awesome to see this old machine drive I always loved the sound of harley

[@teemuvirtanen645]

Nice one.. This one has a soul.! Good that someone hasnt ruined it! I always encourage people to keep the original paint job with their machines. It just gets better.

[@clydedahler9572]

Great ride remembering the ones on the 62 Panhead, back in 1975, thanks for the ride

[@jbow1488]

WOW great video. Gives me a glimpse of what it was like when my grandpa when for a ride. Thanks

[@himfrog]

北米の大自然が観られるかと思ってきたら、やけに緑が多くてバリバリJapanだった。

[@パク-e2o]

説明欄に書いてあるじゃん

[@えすえふ46]

木ト そんな毎動画説明欄見ないだろ。

[@うぇぽぽん]

外国人ニキかと思ったらばっちし日本語喋る日本人で草

[@Anecia0310]

This nigga: "Something something" Japan something" Everybody:"Yes"

[@cat6666]

それな

[@ctg6734]

Nice to see an original old bike like that getting some road time.

[@paolosouza9812]

Wonderful machine!

[@brucemorris1220]

Now that is " Real Steel". I love that when sitting at an idle there is no detectable vibration in the mirrors. They truly don't make em like they used to. Awesome.

[@gaelbgalbar9307]

This is why I love Motörhead : same sound as the Harley engine.

[@MrRickb04]

What a fantastic machine! Sure don't build them like that anymore. Loved the video!

[@panhead55]

they do, it just cost 50 grand...

[@jamyers121]

Rick Bernst your right. they do not build them like that anymore. if you want it the way they used to build them you got to buy them pre 1969

[@wayneneary2321]

you can buy a complete kit from V TWIN..or you used to be able to ,it costs about as much as a new Harley and you have to assemble it your self..its a running replica..I knew a guy that built one for his shop on display it was very cool!

[@InsanityHere]

YES, AGREE ALL THE WAY. I KEEP WONDERING IF I'LL EVER GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE ONE.

[@TheBluesnbob]

This is absolutely Brilliant, what fun, thanks, I lost my bikes in an ugly divorce but lost a lunatic too. What a strong beautiful bike. ICON should build some.

[@jrytytkk5864]

Awesome bike man. Antique motorcycle are the best.

[@_Meriwether]

Finally a Harley I wouldn't be ashamed to be seen on.

[@morrellman93]

Smoother than a new Harley

[@highdownmartin]

Very restful. Bowling along at about 50. Superb

[@k_dawg7475]

Love watching the springer fork work!

[@ukkwf9435]

absolutely stunning, probably as close as i will ever get to riding my dream bike, thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@SouthwesternEagle]

Ride a 1997 Sportster XL883 with Cycle Shack pipes. She will sound just like this. :')

[@andydunn5673]

Yea great post Been riding Harley’s 22 years So I’m a big fan

[@lawrenceklein4918]

My old '47 el was just as cool! Best bike, ever!

[@GrAYvTrAnE]

i love how you left it antique looking

[@bigblocklawyer]

Reatoring a '39 EL for a customer right now. Painting the tanks today. Can't wait for the first ride.

[@quintonhorak7036]

What a sweet running time machine, i will take this over any shiny modern poser bike!

[@LorinTone]

Great audio recording of a beautiful sounding vintage machine.

[@seththomas9105]

Mr. Otsuka. You are living one of my dreams, to own and ride a pre-war EL. Greetings from the state of Iowa, USA. Come for a visit sometime and we will go ride. P.S. I like the way riders in Japan get the old iron out and ride them, you have my respect. Cheers!

[@vexb637]

Looks like something out of a steampunk fantasy. I love it.

[@openroadandoutdoors9716]

i just love those knuckleheads. mine's a 41 61inch

[@eviltango]

Holy cow! The controls are from another world!

[@homelesstramp.]

Amazing bike and parade sound

[@Davian_Thule]

For its condition it runned pretty smooth. GOOD WORK

[@mgsee]

Would have been nice to get a proper look at the bike at the end of the video...

[@danishpuma]

The engine and the gears sounds so smouth though.

[@lutzvonpeter9170]

Somebody loves and maintains this baby.... lovely sound.....

[@catdaddy3302]

A good walk around would’ve been good.

[@Jonathan-L]

@@catdaddy3302 I was wishing for that also.

[@missuniverce1665]

shut up

[@ElectraWillem]

Great riding video! Beautiful bike!

[@Bulldog1653]

GREAT sounding 39 Knucklehead. I knew a guy that had a fully restored 47 Knuckle that he rode once in a while. It sounded pretty healthy.

[@phillipscott6179]

That brought tears to my eyes

[@scottsharp9823]

Phillip Scott amen brother

[@auknu]

I agree, perhaps my favorite ride, on my favorite bike, on the entire internet, so far. So relaxing, so informative, and all without one word of English. Well done!!

[@ancient-raccoon]

it's amazing motorcycle!!! perfect condition for his years. respect for owner.

[@mystisith3984]

Thank you for uploading this. Riding vicariously on this wonder was a treat. Long live the "ol' piece of junks". 💙 from France.

[@ARCHIE8159]

Very nice video to watch. That Knuck runs and operates like a dream.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Beautiful bike in a beautiful country. Thank you for sharing this 👍

[@russnurse2b807]

Love old bikes like this. :) Would love to see the whole bike

[@yogi2.057]

Perfect exhaust notes on those vintage H-D motos. Bushido Code - Hai!

[@roguewuulf]

Love this video, thanks for taking us on this ride!

[@johndoe-hv3qj]

awesome its sounds real nice . I have one of the first year evo's. A 1987 FLHTC. Had newer ones but this one starts and runs every time. Replaced a battery, clutch, and relay.

[@ka-bar5060]

Great video! The bike sounded great and seeing it open up in 4th on the highway was nice.

[@slowshop]

Thanks for the ride sir.

[@howiehamburg1372]

Fantastic bike - love the hand shift :-)!

[@mulliedog1]

Very nice. Sounds like it runs great.

[@thejerseyj9422]

Great exhaust note, and I don't know why but vintage iron brings a different, deeper sensation of riding or driving. I love it.

[@douglasmaclean5836]

Awesome video ! Thanks for posting.

[@ricardosouza660]

Beautiful bike perder vintage.

[@luisfernandosantos8587]

Jamais vi luvas como essas suas, cheias de estilo! Video maravilhoso, que sonho!

[@johnniedelong9322]

To think 80 years ago the first buyer took this beauty for it's first ride. That person must be smiling down, it still runs like new..Thanks

[@elyass.k.n5994]

Thanks, I enjoyed this ride 👍👍👍

[@titozanella7704]

This is ONE OF THE BEST VIDEO I EVER SEEN! From Italy with all my respect and my personal congratulations (I am a mechanic) thank you very much to bring me with you on the saddle! I’ll wait for you in Italy, or maybe, I’ll search for you in Japan, that is one of my next project of journey

[@naarvmaan]

I believe on a old Harley like this you gotta let off the throttle every once in a while. If you wot all the way you might blow the engine, letting off the throttle allows oil to circulate and lubricate the engine once it has made its cycle. Please correct me if I’m wrong. I’m also working on my first bike, a 1964 xlh 900 can’t wait to finish and ride that thing. It’s a chopper. Greetings from Austin tx.

[@vikramra7]

bike is all beat up and rusted but its a beaut. Gear system is a stick , wide handle, simply superb. wish they manufacture such retro bikes in this era using the same hardware , same design from the 40s, it has an ww2 old world charm to it.