Sportster Hardtail Bobber Build Part 2 Electrical and Mechanical 883 to 1200 S & S Hooligan Kit

[@TheDaniel5920]

This man really made 3 videos and dipped

[@tylerherring4883]

I sub to 100+ channels on KZbin and this one is in the top 3 I look forward to seeing the next video on.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks bud I really appreciate the support it means a lot!

[@tylerherring4883]

@@Ed_the_Brit definitely an inspiration! Can’t wait for more!

[@scrqqge]

Man not gonna lie, the first part i was thinking, why he not clean the engine? So much change and still the old engine, i have swallowed my tongue! What a nice piece of work!

[@JoshRowray]

the zip tie for the ring compressor ----- *chefs kiss*. great video!!!!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hahaha thanks bud!

[@clydejupiter2458]

i hope you keep making this kind of content, can watch this all day

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks, definitely going to continue. Working on the paint now.

[@MrGDRvideos]

Great work, Ed, looking forward to part 3! Tip for you - instead of oiling the piston rings just put a very light coating of wd40 on the bores - it helps them bed in properly and quickly when you fire it up! 👍🏻

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hey! Thanks for the tip I'll give that a go next time!

[@JBizzle822]

Glad I found this channel. I have never ridden motorcycles but I am a car guy and I like seeing cool builds. Keep up the good work!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate it! You never know I might get you into bikes hahaha

[@williamcomolli9470]

An alternator is a self-contained, external unit that produces DC with electro-magnets. A stator is a stationary part of a rotary generating system and they typically use permanent magnets. Stators are also contained inside whatever is generating the power, like your sportster in this example.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hey, thanks for the info man I genuinely did not know that

[@glandoi]

@@Ed_the_Brit where is the new video?

[@avghphut]

Must say, @ed_the_brit, great content. I don't know where you broadcast from, but I did notice your use of Fahrenheit instead of Celsius (as my colleagues east of the pond do), and so if nothing else wanted to give you props for aligning your temperature units with your motorcycle ;) Re alternator vs stator, the above is accurate. An alternator contains a stator ("stat"ionary part of the windings). Cars can package all the electrical components to get DC into that one housing. Motorcycles typically didn't have the space and spread the stator, rectifier, and voltage regulator around where they could. Confusingly, in the auto-world, the voltage regulator can appear either within or outside of an alternator (so whether or not a V/R is in the alt it's still an alt). For added fun, cars didn't use to have alternators, they had generators. The generator used a commutator that made mechanical contact with brushes to generate DC from AC whereas the advent of the alternator introduced the solid state "rectifier" diodes for much more reliability. I had to refresh my memory on all this based on your question, so thanks for that and keep up the excellent content. Really well done.

[@glandoi]

Hello from Turkey my friend, very good job, please upload videos more often, your working style is perfect.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you I appreciate the support, I’m working on the next one right now.

[@HeyNoah]

This is killer man! Came out soo good! Love these kinds of videos.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@HeyNoah]

@@Ed_the_Brit Always dude! Hope you continue to make more! Wish I knew someone like you to learn from haha.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

@@HeyNoah I definitely plan on doing more and I’ll probably start doing some more in-depth videos as well. I’m always open to video suggestions!

[@HeyNoah]

@@Ed_the_BritWell, I mean I can't speak for anyone else, but I as a semi new rider, especially one just barely starting to work on my own bike, I have had a hard time finding detailed videos for things like how to properly remove a rear and front tire? Because when I do see videos like those, I always have tons of more questions that they never answer. How do I know how much tension to leave on the belt? What tool do I need to know that? Do I have to bleed the brakes before taking the off? Videos like these exist of basic maintenance things, but nobody does them that well in my opinion. I often still feel left with questions and still hesitant to do them to my bike because I don't feel confident that I know everything I need to yet haha. Especially when I will be riding it, you know. Not something I want to really screw up on. Anyway, that's my two sense! Cheers dude!

[@jamesfields1276]

I’m loving these videos man, the bikes are fantastic. I know projects aren’t quick but keep ‘em coming. Excited to see the paint on the Sportster!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I'm working on it! Paint takes some time tho. I think with the next builds I'm going to break them down into more detailed portions along with a final full build.

[@FourIntoOne]

Nice one! Looking good. Can't beat an EVO (even tho im an ironhead owner lol) Liking the snappy editing - concise and to the point, no endless filming of tedious obscure minutiae that some other channels use to pad content out.👍

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I try to cut out all the boring stuff. And nothing wrong with an iron head, I really like them.

[@bigbadbaby6587]

It all looks so incredibly simple and easy :D

[@Chudsaves]

I did this many times. Awesome upgrade.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

To be honest I think it's a necessity, so quick question- what jets do you usually run?

[@Justgolden]

How the fuck do you only have 9k subs !? Your channel is great. Keep up the great work.

[@zaneflowers2155]

Looks good! Cant wait to see it finished!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! Third one coming soon!

[@OnyxCVO]

SUBSCRIBED // Love these videos, straight to the point and not so much talking, keep up the great work, love it. Very satisfying to watch these amazing machines come alive.

[@elielsantos3627]

Great job man! It’s a pleasure watching your videos

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate the support

[@1eltino]

Ive been considering chopping my 1200 xlh for a long time. Im a good fabricator and ive already done alot of the mods ypu have done on this bike. The only thing that is putting me off is the wiring harness. This looks so simple! I cant wait to see you wire it in!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man! And yeah it can be simple. I'll be sure to go over it in the next video and if you have any questions feel free to ask. I'm always willing to help

[@1eltino]

@Ed_the_Brit thanks Ed that's great. I've already simplified alot of the wiring up front and ran the wires through my handle bars to small bar mounted button switches. Really looking forward to the next installment so I can get my head around simplifying th rest of the harness

[@nicholasparkin6979]

Thanks Ed. Quality work.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Youre very welcome!

[@vanlalthlanpuia7979]

U got a new subscriber ☺️i love ur custom

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man, I appreciate the support!

[@ricardodesouzaoliveira2434]

What a great work!!! Greetings from Brazil

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hello and thank you for the support!!

[@scottlovering9006]

Been waiting for your video on this part wow the motor came out dang sweet nice job got a 1200 hardtail myself someone made so your videos help me see what I could do thanks Maine.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Awesome! thanks man! I need to get better at getting these videos out quicker. I'm glad the video was able to help.

[@chrisdoll1289]

That looks amazing!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@jackdavies91]

Part 3 please!!

[@SteveClarkson-j1u]

Fantastic work Ed! You've come a long way. You should be very proud of what you've done! The videos are fantastic Total respect ,hope you still find time to cast a line 👍 Steve C

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hey Steve how's it going? It's been a very long time! Thanks for the support I appreciate it, means al lot. I would love to catch up! Here's my email [e-mail] and yes I still get to go fishing. I started up again last year actually.

[@SteveClarkson-j1u]

@Ed_the_Brit Hi Ed, great to hear from you, looks like your killing it over there! Glad you still get time to fish. I'm going in for a hip replacement tomorrow but will email you later in the week Cheers Steve 👍

[@Ed_the_Brit]

@@SteveClarkson-j1u I’m trying 😅 Good luck with the hip replacement surgery! And I look forward to hearing from you.

[@SteveClarkson-j1u]

@Ed_the_Brit Cheers Ed 👍👍

[@mcdorkens]

When are we getting more video's you have the best editing ive watched for any build series ever please make more stuff!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you! Next build is coming soon!

[@Sauen92]

Love it! Waiting for next video, cheers

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Coming soon!

[@anthonyscocco1495]

Awesome video, nice upgrades, can wait to see the final product. I’m still a buyer when you’re ready to sell.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man! And cool! Let's talk after the final video has been published

[@nohemicapetillo5275]

Sick work! 😮

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks!

[@rezagero8560]

Hey, man, i just hit the subs button. You don't add much naration, which not necessary for me, because we pretty much understand what are those sequences in this video all about, just actions, and thats why i subscribe to your channel. There are so many videos that contain too much explanations, compared on action scenes in them. Great video, simple editing, can't wait for the next episodes. And yes, it's going to be a great bike i believe

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you I appreciate the support! I try to show more than I say and glad it helps!

[@chago_8836]

Subscribed instantly!

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you ! I really appreciate the support!

[@Pete-ou4cq]

Very tidy work Ed, new sub from fellow bike builder.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you, I appreciate the support!

[@744072]

I was told once that it's called a stator because the voltage regulator was separate. Alternators have built in regulators, not sure if that is true though.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Ok that makes sense!! I genuinely had no idea thanks for letting me know

[@Takeaknifedrainyourlifw]

what a legend

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!!

[@felipehoepperscorrea2619]

Brother, what about the video of the finished bike? I can't wait to see how it turned out.🤩

[@MichaelWilliams-wm5nf]

How you haven't got more subscribers and views I'm surprised, real good videos 👌

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you I appreciate the support!!

[@jorge.barcelos]

Beautiful 👏🏻

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!!

[@hilhamperkasa]

Master engine great job Bro🎉🎉🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@bilalgedik2100]

perfect job bro

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@emersonclausen9991]

Whole build looks insane already! When's part 3 coming out?? Can't wait to see the finished product

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks dude I appreciate it! Part three should be out mid February. Working on it now.

[@letmeknow4167]

Not sure if you only do personal projects, but one day i hope to get a bike built by u

[@salahmb]

ابداع عمل ممتاز

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@marcinkanthak6784]

Piękna robota 👍

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@oneloud_ferrari]

Nice build! Weirdly, almost identical to mine. We must have the same taste lol. Mine has a suicide shifter with a foot clutch and it is a blast ride. 🤘🏼👌🏻

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hahaha nice! I guess we do have the same taste. Where are you located? Maybe we can go for a ride sometime

[@oneloud_ferrari]

@@Ed_the_Brit well, unfortunately a little over a year ago, I broke my neck racing motocross. 🤕 so it might be a year or two before I can ride a motorcycle again (doing my best to make the best recovery I can.) I live in Cleveland Ohio in the states.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Dude, I’m so sorry to hear that. Remember, it’s just a speed bump, a pretty horrific speed bump but just a speed bump keep pushing and you’ll be back on a bike in no time.

[@1eltino]

When are we gonna get part 2 man! I cant wait to see you simplify the wiring on this build so i can copy it 🤟

[@romulombrick2753]

nice your engine ;)

[@bogarttpoire]

I want the part 3.

[@williambennett698]

Hey man, great content and nice editing. Wish I could drop uni and my job and work as a motorcycle mechanic for a number of years only to learn the trade. I have a 2010 Honda VT 750S that I am trying to modify and make into a bobber and every small mod feels like a massive, undoable task. Wish you the best and if you ever make an online course, I'll definately join.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hey thanks man I appreciate the support! It may feel like a big task now but the more you do it the easier it'll get and you'll appreciate it so much more when it's done. Just keep at it dont give up. If you get any problems reach out and I'll try to help you out.

[@binunpenjelajah]

Sangat berhati hati 🎉🎉🎉

[@HellenaKaporlen]

finally a new update 🎉

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Yeah I know I'm sorry buddy. I'm quite fast at building them but really slow at video editing but I'm trying tho I'll get faster.

[@leonardofrias1614]

Eres un chingon 🙌

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Haha thanks bud!

[@darrinlint4986]

You know your way around on that motor , I have one Queston, why do you get the head torqed down and then loosin it up and do it again , is that to ensure a good fit between the cylinder , head and block ? If I had the money I would just hire you to build me a bike your awesome..

[@Ed_the_Brit]

It’s mainly to pre-stretch the bolts

[@austinboss]

HARD BRO

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks!!

[@sohoh]

Man i need a bobber from your self, you do amazing job ! Did you send chopper from France lol, good job man.

[@120010859333]

Good video and well filmed so you can easily see what you are building on the engine. Always cool to see that there are more people with the same interest as yourself. I have never seen that model torque wrench before, what is it called? Kind regards from Denmark...

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate the support! It is called a digital torque converter (not to be mistaken for an automatic transmission torque converter). Mine is made by Quinn but there are several different makes.

[@SkyXthebullet]

superbe !

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thank you!

[@SandMan2SS]

Nice build, what paint did you use on the covers/rocker boxes?

[@israwdc]

Hola!!! Sos un genio, me encantaría que me hagas una. Te mando un abrazo desde Uruguay.

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hello and thank you!!

[@juliocesarsernaquearco5013]

Capo

[@izb8yt]

Where is the dressup kit from?

[@doseofboost4509]

like others man I subbed great content

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks for the support man!

[@nicholasparkin6979]

Where have you gone Ed? Hope all is ok. Nick UK

[@liderpac]

The last song is awesome, what is the name?

[@rustyrodentmotorcycles1041]

Where did you get that torque wrench adapter

[@caioadsz]

Is this a shovelhead or an evo?

[@Ed_the_Brit]

It’s an Evo

[@seanstrehle6312]

This bike gona drop more panties than a Tom Jones concert 😊

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Hahaha no worries They'll be straight back on soon as they see me.

[@streetmoge3317]

in 9 month still not finished

[@Bosniakov000]

why don't you use torque wrench !?

[@Ed_the_Brit]

I did on the important stuff

[@tedi_badra9116]

Part 3😢

[@That_1kenny]

Great videos need music or something while you’re doing the work

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Thanks man I appreciate the advice!

[@That_1kenny]

@@Ed_the_Brit I commented that then a few minutes later the music started lol i was like well damn my dumbass spoke to soon lol

[@thebloodandtheaxe7169]

Why do you have these wounds on your hand? Are you taking something??

[@Ed_the_Brit]

Sorry, what are you talking about?

[@thebloodandtheaxe7169]

@@Ed_the_Brit Am I talking about the scar on your hand?

[@honesty820]

I bet his project fail😂.. don’t bother part3😂😂

[@vahroom]

bro with the starter it just doesn't feel right you should put a kick on

[@NomiBee-x2u]

Like this comment if you think this guy is hot and he should do the next video shirtless 🥵