Total Disaster Tearing Harley Apart, Nothing’s Usable!

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[@RobbyLayton]

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[@OffRoadAdventure420]

Nice

[@WRENCHD_OFFROAD]

Personal experience those solder connecters are junk! had to do a rewire 6 months later cause the solder in the connectors deteriorated and lost connection... I enjoy your content but please don't start promoting products just because they give you a lil sponsor money...

[@PossumWaffen]

@@WRENCHD_OFFROAD we always called them "solder splices" and ive used them for at least 20 years, no issues at all. I will say that just using the solder and not twisting the wires back on each other before using the solder splice always works better.

[@WRENCHD_OFFROAD]

@@PossumWaffen cool story bro I threw what I had left in the garbage 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PossumWaffen]

@@WRENCHD_OFFROAD Maybe you'll figure out how to splice wires one of these days, good luck.

[@TattooBlue602]

I’ve been a Harley mechanic and building custom bike for over 25 years and would be happy to offer my services free of charge to come help you guys out. I’m in AZ near Sedona and it wouldn’t to be far of a trip.

[@Wally2Feathers]

Sweet offer bro.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Very generous of you.... and they'd learn from a Professional. There's lots of little tricks to learn in setting up the motor on a rebuild, that only come with extensive experience. Cheap head gaskets on high compression motors is one of them, stay away. He should probably build something stock with 80" displacement, so the motor stays together.

[@steveanderson2881]

Oh God please help them!!!

[@invertedmirrorimageimi9480]

DO IT 🤙

[@Logan.]

Heck yeah, much love man

[@mr.crippy3749]

I know you're reading the comments Rick and Christy for all us KZbin Watchers thank you for your generosity and the great content being provided, godspeed to you and your family

[@dougalexander7204]

Bless you Rick and Christy. The man, the myth, the legend… Hillbilly, who learned to mechanic on a gravel driveway will cherish your Harley for many years to come. This was such a generous and awesome gift. Much respect.

[@TruckerChick]

What an amazing gift! Thank you Rick and Christy for helping Hillbilly build his dream of having a HD. I know it sucks it blew up but on the brightside he and Robbie are learning a lot about the bike and that'll help with repairs in the future. It's definitely not all bad IMO. Bless yall

[@klatubaradanikto]

What a great gift from Rick & Christy, a bike, an adventure, a project & content!

[@ramjam720]

When I was 15 1/2 my father bought me a dune buggy with a blown motor. I ordered the parts from JC Whitney, and dad paid the bill. It seemed like forever before my parts arrived, but when they finally showed up, I started my rebuild. Two weeks later I had it complete and running. I was still 3 months away from getting my license, but we lived on a farm, so I got lots of wheel time before I was legal to go on the highway. I learned so much from that experience. Thanks Dad. That was all in 1976.

[@michaelc.3812]

You and I are about the same age. Early 1960 for me.

[@theonlymadmac4771]

Join the club. With me it was a 250 cc BMW motorcycle which I found in pieces in a barn and actually got running! Now it is an expensive veteran bike, in the 70ies it was a worthless clunker😂

[@claytoneggert]

Jc whitney😊

[@k1j2f30]

The first thing I noticed is, you are old, but I'm 5 years older than you! Second thing, you were lucky to have such a great dad. Third thing, great story! Forth, keep on motoring, and living the good life!

[@ramjam720]

@@michaelc.3812 yup. my dob is 7.20.60

[@carlgibson4588]

PAINT..PAINT..PAINT!!!😄 Maroon with Silver flake! With the chrome, it would be amazing.

[@dave6501]

Yes paint it! That would be great. Would Hillbilly like Black with flames. Like an Ed Roth meets, Von Dutch. 🔥 🚲 😎

[@deandennis2838]

I loved the shout out to Craig from The Bearded Mechanic. He’s the real deal when it comes to motorcycle repair.

[@artm6723]

I’m wondering what’s going through Rick and Christie’s minds right now as they watch this. Holly crap!

[@timoldenburg2249]

Sometimes you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the windshield 🤷‍♂️😂🤘

[@aliasflashcball4726]

Hillbilly experiencing the full Harley experience is fun to watch! Enjoy yourself!

[@schnell356]

Throw in a made-in-Wisconsin S&S crate engine of about any size you want, they are designed as Harley replacement engines. Available at J&P Cycles or Dennis Kirk, both vendors in the midwest (no affiliation but good sources). One will cost about $7,500 or about what the whole bike is worth. But it will be a killer engine.

[@tomboone201]

Jim's makes the Harley authorized TC ..

[@macattack1392]

What is the difference between a Harley engine, the Ultima that was in it, & the 1 ur speaking of. Don't u want a Harley engine? (Idk bikes at all !)

[@schnell356]

@@macattack1392 The TC engine in the bike and an S&S engine are both after-market products. S&S may be better known, I hadn't heard of TC. You might have to find another Harley for another Harley engine vs. just buying an engine only, in a crate. Buying a new crate engine gives one flexibility on displacement vs. having to rebuild another Harley engine to the spec and displacement you want. Just another way to proceed vs. rebuilding after-market equipment.

[@macattack1392]

@schnell356 oh ok. I figured owning a Harley the best would be to have a Harley engine but again idk/have a clue. I know cars grt engine swaps but that's a bigger deal. Guess this is kinda of the same just more common. Thanks for the reply

[@bobpayne830]

I am very handy & have done things for my kids well above my pay grade. My kids are now 25 & 19. You are awesome! Fabricating training wheels for her! I was laser focused on your fear of not getting it done in time. You k ew you could do it, but you set the bar so high that you would not disappoint the apple of your eye, your daughter. Watching your videos, I acknowledge your love of family. Keep going. We only have what we create. You are doing it right, my friend. Friends are family, too. God bless you & your family.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Older Harleys drink a lot of oil, fill the tank, check the oil. Going to start it check the oil, you've just detailed the Harley, check the oil! Well at least Ashley was happy, now she needs helmet, and knee pads and elbow and gloves. Happy birthday Ashley. Everyone have a good week and God bless amen. Check the oil......😢

[@Rags722]

Just a few thoughts... If there is enough side play in the primary chain that you can remove it without pulling the compensator AND clutch hub, replace the chain. Side note, I think the bolt for the clutch hub is left handed thread. That motor is a cheap knock-off. Fixing it is probably a waste of money unless someone like Craig is willing to do the labor for free and Hillbilly provides the parts. Personally, I think he would be better off with a certified HD rebuilt motor. Drain plug on the primary cover (depending on year) may be a tapered thread. If so, do not overtighten or you will crack the case. Tightening down the head bolts involves tightening to a specific torque, marking the bolt and taking it another 1/4 or 1/2 turn. That stretches the bolt, so they should be replaced for reassembly. Be sure to flush both the oil tank and all oil lines. Hillbilly may not like this, but long term reliability comes with not going crazy with performance parts. Runout on the crank wheels is CRITICAL. If you don't know what you are doing, leave it to the pros! I love you and Hillbilly, but for the sake of a reliable good running machine I would suggest you farm out the rebuild to a shop that knows what it is doing. JMHO.

[@swapnilmankame]

Pretty sure they wont be rebuilding the motor now considering what it went through in the video

[@jasonbrownlee7467]

I have two Electraglides and I'm learning how to work on them. How can you tell it's a cheap knock off? Thanks

[@Rags722]

@jasonbrownlee7467 Use of the word Harley-Davidson®, various model names and designations, and OEM part numbers are provided soley for reference and application information and there is no affiliation between Harley-Davidson®, Inc. and Ultima® Products, Inc. That comes right from Ultima's webpage. Ultima builds a motor that fits into a Harly frame and has no ties with the Motor Company. Not knowing the actual age of the motor, Ultima did not have much of a reputation for quality

[@mikegood6982]

i agree ,

[@CraigOlove]

When hr got that chain off without taking the clutch off, I was like wow he has not a clue. He had to pry that chain off. Not good.

[@earlelkins9086]

A 127 ci motor just isnt going to b in Hillbillys best interest.. they are timebomb when new, waiting to break. Get a stock 88 or build a 95 on an 88, and he will have a reliable engine for years.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Person speaketh the truth.

[@763jtc]

This this this so much

[@s.gossett5966]

They're fun, but they're at the ragged edge. If you want a tire fryer or bar hopper it's a lot of fun, but if you want to be able to eat up some miles it's better to go milder.

[@lectricfence1]

Completely agree. I ride a mostly stock '04 Fatboy with just a carb upgrade. Over 80,000 miles and she purrs like new. Just do your maintenance and like any motorized machine ........ do a pretrip. 'Nuff said.

[@randytolle6706]

​@@lectricfence1 I don't notice many newer "Post AMF" Harleys broken down along the road and I see tons of them on the highway. Back in the AMF Days there was a guy on a new at the time Honda GL1000 ( Pre Goldwing?) This guy was wearing a Harley Jacket. "Why the Harley Jacket " "Oh, I own a Harley Dealership. Today I just wanted to ride and not work on a bike."

[@jcreeker5581]

One trick I have used to help kids learn to ride a bike is this: Have them stand on the side of the bike. You, the parent, grabs one of the handle bars. Then rotate your wrist to move the bike to side to side. This shows the kids that by the to show then that by turning their wrist, they can counteract the lean. Give it a try, and let me know how this trick works out for you.

[@rustyaxelrod]

I’m know very little about the Harley engines but I do enjoy trying to understand the whys and what furs of different designs. Interesting thing about these is because the rod is made for both cylinders, they don’t evenly offset each other as the two pistons go up and down. You end up with pressure then vacuum then pressure inside the crankcase as the engine rolls over. Lots of jokes about Harleys leaking oil but the crankcase (and other) gaskets take a beating, gettin pushed back and forth as the engine runs. The vent for the air to go in and out isn’t just open all the time either, I think those flat spring valves you noticed are part of the PCV system. I think some of them even require the vent be timed with the crank! It’s way different than most of the stuff you guys work on and know about. If you decide to build this one up, get some good instructions and follow them closely, don’t assume anything or it will bite you! Good luck whatever you decide. It’s still a cool bike and worthy of being put together right. 👍 I think the flat black is a cool look, kinda ratty but that sorta fits HillBilly I think he would agree. BTW, do you know why it has a bell hangin under it? 🤔

[@jerryseago7481]

I think you should definitely paint the tins! Glad Hillbilly got his Harley!

[@philip4193]

Awesome what you're all doing for Hillbilly! Keep up the great content guys!

[@2rueblue]

Your daughter is the double of the boss, you two have been blessed with a beautiful family. I am so happy you guys got stuck in the snow as I would have never found this channel if it were not for the Diesel brothers joining you with that recovery since then I don't think I've missed one of your shows. So thank you and all the best from my family to yours.

[@susan_beaver]

Since it's torn down this far, you might as well take the opportunity to paint the fenders and frame! Good luck on whatever you decide to do with the engine! Also, really appreciated the training wheel build. My dad did similar mechanical projects for me when I was a tiny child and it got me interested in mechanics and engineering.

[@jeffmcdonald101]

Thanks for another fun episode! Adlee might be more comfortable if you put a throttle limiter on that beast so crawls to begin with. Then once she's off training wheels -GIVE IT THE BEEEEANS!

[@missingremote4388]

Maybe wait until she's 7

[@k1j2f30]

Agreed, try to keep her out of the Rhubarb!

[@OsoGrande5150AZ]

No shame in admitting defeat. The knowledge gained from this engine, will help you boys on the next. Good luck gentlemen (and Ladies).

[@user-dq4ws9bb2x]

I had my driver licence suspended due to an cognitive impairment so I bought a E bike to get around locally. Well, it's been over 50 years since I rode a bike. I must have fallen well over a dozen times until I read a uTube video from an experienced rider. He said he rides fast but if he rides slow so he falls so he said keep your speed up and stop fast. Works for me. I have been a car guy since I got my licence at 16 years old so I enjoy watching your videos and also Matt's. Great job on your derby races

[@mamamarius]

Yes, PAINT it. The Henry Ford way - you can have any color you want, as long as it's PINK !

[@jakebrake7054]

Candy apple red sounds tight! I was thinking of a nice, rich burgundy metallic flake but, Hillbilly knows what he wants best.

[@WreklessKid]

Love how much you make sure the kids are taken care of and video it.

[@xvsj5833]

Excellent patience Homie 😮Really “Jugs”😂✌️💛

[@barblynn1979]

I feel if you are going to paint the bike, I would let Hill Billie pick the color, being it's his bike. I love how Robby admits that he doesn't know anything about the motor, but that doesn't stop him from working on it. Keep the videos coming!!

[@Creativecavemanagain]

Hillbilly deserves a brand new engine as long as he gets "Got Oil?" tattooed on his forearm.

[@macattack1392]

Lol

[@mikeypl1957]

DON'T TRUST that style of bike lift or that wheel chock!!!! Believe me, let it down when not working on it and always keep the traps on it.

[@seventiescycle6566]

THERE'S LOCKING POSTS ON BIKE LIFTS ITS THOSE THREADED KNOBS ON THE SIDES!!! LOL!

[@tracyknight5130]

Rick & Christy may be crying at this video. However, the results of the ride toward home, in no way diminishes their generosity.

[@mde8965]

Loving this project. Glad for Hillbilly, he deserves the bike. Paint it for sure. Never will be a better time.

[@justicefall1917]

It’s great to start the day with all of y’all! Absolutely love this channel!!!

[@jcnme]

Absolutely Great Video Y'all ! Super Dad of the Decade too ❤ I vote for sending ALL the pieces out for a Special Rebuild to a 130plus

[@williamwallace9826]

YES to painting the Harley. My choice would be black, with some restrained gold pin striping on the tanks.

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

I enjoyed watching you all take that bike apart. And the highlight was seeing your baby ride her bike. Happy Birthday.

[@rcclark8818]

Big question what caused the engine to crater? Send the engine off to be rebuilt or trade off on a rebuilt engine. Time is money and Hillbilly is missing out on summer riding. Love your channel.

[@tak-el-uc]

Trying to ride the Harley back was a good idea for video content, but this is a good reminder of why it's a bad idea to go pick something up that hasn't been running and drive it hundreds or thousands of miles for those of us not creating content.

[@Susquethanpharbeotor]

I hope you enjoy the new engine and have a wonderful time watching someone else mount it in.

[@groomnzoom7860]

This is the best show on youtube!!!!! My kids and i went through the same thing with bird scooters, several years later now and they are bigger and ride all over our town. My vote is for layton autobody colors. Blue, grey, black. Tri- tone!

[@bigsexymuthashutyomouth2546]

Robby is doing a lot for Hillbilly but Hillbilly has been doing a lot of late night filming for the channel. He is a deserving man!

[@rickjohnson9785]

Robbie I agree with someone else's comments in here about going with a new motor you can't get parts for Ultima motors. Or their transmissions. Go with an S&S engine.

[@Kickinpony66]

You should build a Sidecar for Adlee's bike! And yes, paint the fenders, gas tanks, and saddle bags.

[@McSpunky66]

Robbie's daughter and wife are cute as hell! He is a lucky man for sure. Oh and super kind and generous too!🥂

[@Backroad_Junkie]

Need to do an LS swap. I'm sure you can fit a V-8 into that Harley... 😁

[@davestevens4263]

Hell now we’re talking a hillbilly boss hog . V-8 power . Lol

[@rexiemoto]

No!! A Springer Softail frame cannot support that big of an engine. Harley Davidson’s are V-twins for a reason,

[@psg6314]

My vote is for a new engine it's going to get you back on the road quicker and great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe

[@om617yota7]

Agreed, get it done while there's still time to ride this year. Even if it's just a stocker for now, then rebuild the monster and drop it in later.

[@tomkemper4869]

Paint the Harley! Pink with metal flake and embedded rhine stones placed in heart shapes. Then put a horn on the front with a rainbow in the back. I’m sure hillbilly would love it! Otherwise do a blue tinted chrome

[@dpyles9396]

Get the bearded Mechanic to rebuild this thing as a collaboration video. It will have an effect on his subscription base like the Golden Nugget did for yours - but to a much smaller degree.

[@logansteele5688]

Robby, don't build her training wheels! I have 4 kids and have used balance bikes to teach them how to ride. Once we got them a bike with pedals it was an hour or so and then they were riding a bike on their own.

[@jellojoe00]

It's weird how every one for the past 100 years had training wheels and still rode bikes.

[@logansteele5688]

@@jellojoe00 it's just a suggestion than I found to be easier than training wheels. Balancing is the hard part, so once they have that figured out adding pedals is a cinch.

[@richardratliff9436]

Get her one without a motor 👍🏼 If you use those balance bikes properly there is no need for training wheels. I’ve seen 30 month olds that have used balance bikes hop right on a bike with pedals with no training wheels and start riding in under 5 min

[@666louis]

There has been a berm peak express episode recently on this topic, called: "Why training wheels don't actually "train" anyone".

[@jeffmcdonald101]

Can you send this comment to my dad in 1983 who got me training wheels. After a few days I got so sick of them I went into the garage and found a wrench to get them off and went back out and sent it. I was about 3 I think and was racing BMX 3 years later.

[@thomasgraham5842]

some of them electric grown up scrambler bikes would give you whiplash when you take off .

[@FightTyranny]

Robby, I love all of your videos. I don't miss any and I wait for them anxiously. Having said that, I hate the excessive editing that was done in this video. In the beginning of the video there was such excessive editing of you talking that it seemed like it was from a comedy skit. You have never had a problem with talking on camera, and none of us care if you mess up once in a while. Listening to you talk is part of the video, please don't edit yourself so much. And again, I love your videos.

[@terrallputnam7979]

What a great dad, making the training wheels for his daughter, Instead of trying to buy some. Definitely paint them so they won't rust.

[@roberthocking9138]

That ground up metal parts is going to take some flushing through all the oil ports etc, good luck with that 😬

[@merylpelosi8485]

That motorcycle looks like a 1996 Rolls-Kinardly springer. Rolls down one hill, Kinardly make it up the next. I was figuratively crying when you were talking about taking stuff apart as a child and not getting it back together with that rust bucket Toyota body on the lift in the background. Well played.

[@Kiki-Kauai]

🌺Happy Birthday Adlee! Yes bike needs new paint! Hillbilly looks 10 years younger with his new clean cut look. Awesome dynamic between Hillbilly, Robbie and Demri. 🤙🏻

[@mattsvantassel4693]

Keep your head up Hillbilly, you have a GREAT FRIEND named Robby Layton and he'll take care of you... Robby, YOU ROCK bro..

[@allentinnell4497]

I'm thinking you should just replace the motor Or ship it off to Craig and see if he can rebuild it

[@enhancedsmoker]

❤ The content! Should paint it like the uniform colors you wear silver blue and black 😊

[@joeym2675]

I think paint the Harley the Blue for the Toyota ! Robbie learns fast when the Boss/Wife says one thing and you say another or the same thing in a different way you just agree with her! Makes life easier! 😂! And your a Great Dad Also!!! My kids are in their mid twenties now so i barely see them, so enjoy all the time you have with them!!! They grow up to fast!!!

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

The motorcycle lifts from Harbor Freight are just fine really. You just can't leave it pumped up all the time, put in the safety lock and lower it onto that if you're going to keep it up for long. Also, you need to upgrade the wheel clock. Harbor Freight has a good one that will mount right on and then you'll be all set.

[@christopherenoch4230]

Hillbilly was actually smiling, while working on his Harley.

[@davestevens4263]

Dam it , I didn’t even see it .

[@tetedur377]

Think about putting a quick disconnect in the feeder line from one side of the tank to the other. I did that on my Dyna, and it makes life easier when you have to pull the tank off and put it on.

[@davehollingsworth3007]

Another person would of scooped the parts up and pushed the project into a corner. But,Robbies' friendship with Hillbilly trumps that scenario. Robbie and his sweetheart are truly wonderful people! Replacement motors are the way to go!

[@henryknight7876]

if you have to rebuild the motor the lower cubic inch motors last longer and do not over heat as much, stock pistons and jugs will make you much happier in the long run 88 and 103 ci was stock in 99, paint it candy apple red

[@TheBullDurham]

Replace the engine with the one that came with it from the factory.

[@missingremote4388]

What happened

[@TheBullDurham]

@@missingremote4388 Hillbilly ran it without oil

[@stevemcknelly5036]

You should paint the whole thing! You've got it almost all disassembled.

[@bleakyfinder2692]

Baby Girl Barbie Pink.

[@barrettconkle4488]

When the “Boss” Laughs it makes the video 10 times better.

[@garyvincent9663]

Here's a tip Harleys have different length bolts on the Primary cover and else where. Get a piece of cardboard draw the cover and push the screws into the cardboard it in the proper placement. you don't want to run a long screw into a blind hole you'll bust a case. Change the primary chain tensioner while your in there they're only good for 50k miles. Don't forget the lock tight when you reassemble.

[@richglenn3729]

I’m betting Hillbilly likes working on his Harley as much as riding it.

[@Grunttamer]

If you are going to own one you have to

[@W.F.Fischer]

1 hour riding, 100 hours repairing!! Have fun! Greetings from old Germany 🇩🇪

[@theonlymadmac4771]

@@W.F.Fischerwith my Harley the relationship was the other way round. Best bike I ever owned, until some car driver separated me from it, killing the bike and putting me in intensive care for a couple of weeks.😢 Greetings from old Bavaria 😂

[@dougdean3134]

Box it all up and send it to Craig!

[@rightwingmanscott]

Harley motors? Your neighbor down the street knows everything unfortunately. And then you get one apart and see how good he was! Such an old design compared to newer stuff but the sound and bravado still keeps them in business, well until you pull into a Harley Dealership with a Shovel. The good days are becoming memories.

[@schwartzenheimer1]

"Gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em..." I say RUN...to a knowledgeable Harley mechanic...

[@hackfabrication139]

Like I posted on the previous video: Don't even think about rebuilding that Ultima. You want a big V-Twin, go to S&S and decided how much horsepower, and how much ya wanna spend. The V111 is a beast. Or find yourself a decent used 80" EVO to stick in her. Or... ya can drive or fly into SE Michigan and buy my 1993 FLHS and ride it home. I'll let it go for a lot less than sourcing a good V-Twin. And for a bit more, I'll toss in a real bike lift (Direct Lift), smaller lift, stand, and a whole bunch of OEM and aftermarket parts. I'm 72, and I haven't ridden it much in the past four years. It needs to find a good home and someone who'll ride/enjoy it.

[@BitBuhkit]

then they would have to start over! Once is probably enough...

[@merlars]

I don't disagree, but it was a free bike and I doubt Hillbilly has deep pockets. Ultima sells every part for that thing and so its likely the cheapest way to go and I suspect Hillbilly can handle it. Heck, Ultima should just give them the parts for advertising.

[@rick881]

You likely have them done and on the bicycle. But you are better to take off the pedals and let her just use her feet to hold herself up and walk/run on the bike. She will learn to balance faster than with training wheels. Edit: Assuming that with the E part of the Ebike turned off the bike can still roll. Otherwise get her a regular bike first and pull those pedals off. Likely one or two days to learn.

[@jellojoe00]

People are riding bikes just fine. And they started on training wheels stfu

[@raintrunberg2195]

walk with e-bike ? thats just a grazy accident to happen.

[@scottmichaels6854]

The ebike is a problem. You’re trying to teach your kid to run before they walk. Plus with those training wheels in the center like that, she could easily run over her leg if her foot comes off the pedals. I’ve found that the best way is to start with 2 training wheels, then remove one so they still can lean to one side if they get in trouble. I think a lot of parents put the training wheels on, then wait for the child to tell them when they want them off. You need to remove the training wheels once you, the parent, thinks they’re ready.

[@BootstrapRevival]

Craig has that revtec motor he and Sean pulled for the harbor freight swap hanging around. I think we need to see him do a a motorcycle road trip from PA to UT with a spare motor in a side car or trailer....

[@Majja13]

Strip the bike down to frame clean and if needed re powder coat the frame. Paint the tins and bags, and lastly drop a new motor in the bike. I think I would look at one of Harleys stock motors. I never felt like I needed more then my of Heritage had. And I would also go Fuel injected where you have so much elevation change when riding in Utah.

[@stargazer7644]

9:10 What size tap do you use for a cotter pin?

[@gregsullivan8956]

lol

[@powelw]

Yes to re-painting the Harley!!

[@kjjeep2718]

Put the bike back together for now, strip it down this winter after riding season paint the frame along with the tins.

[@doncarrigan4502]

Hey Hillbilly. That's not a crank cover it's a primary cover. That's your primary chain. The problem your going to have is behind the clutch pack. There is a bushing that is pressed on that has to come off to pull the inner primary. Been wrenching on bikes for 40 + years. If ya have any issues or questions hit me up.

[@vincentcampeti8646]

As someone who also just recently had their bike motor rebuild I suggest taking a look at S&S cycle. Their parts are very well built and they also have the option to buy complete motors. Hope this helps. Also candy apple red would look awesome

[@Grayhook1]

Back in the ‘70’s I bought an old Harley, more as a project than anything. I tore it completely apart and rebuilt it, with no experience other than basic mechanical knowledge. I rode it for nearly seven years and sold it for the usual reason… a new baby. That was the only reason I would have sold it. Hillbilly will love that bike.

[@thommartin309]

Your best move you could make at this time is take the crank to the harley shop, along with the cylinders and heads. They can rebuild the crank and install new rods, bearings, pistons and rings, hone the cylinders, and fix the heads and valves if needed. Tou should also replace the main bearings, maybe clutch if needed, and a manual and put it back together, and ride it. Thom

[@fredsimmons2793]

Paint the bike midnight blue,and call the bike,"Potlicker".Happy birthday young lady.

[@susantreibs6593]

Nice training wheels. Glad you have them a few inches off the ground to help with learning to balance.

[@Bugf1]

When I was 14 or15 bought a Yamaha 250 basket case for $100 took me all winter but I got that bike going it was a blast. That was 50 yrs ago so don't mind me chuckling sometimes when I watch you guys. Great stuff for an old backyard mechanic. Thanks for the video. P.S. you guys are really good at what you do.

[@davidfarmer1666]

Great training wheels Robby. Better than you would get from the stores. A Daddy's love for sure.

[@jasonbrehm1996]

I learned to ride two wheels on an 1979 Suzuki JR50. My Dad made a set of training wheels from lawn mower wheels and angle iron. So cool to make those training wheels!

[@MarkoMygun]

That solder stick kit is awesome Robby thank you for telling us about it. I'm definitely going to buy the kit. Also good job on the training wheels. Thanks for the video and thank you Demri for doing a great job at filming.

[@bob3485]

Give Hillbilly years of joy giving me stock engine for that Harley. It's a beautiful bike

[@meforsure5221]

How about a midnight blue paint awesome color!

[@Georgiaguntraining]

Soldersticks ROCK! Use them all the time.

[@chrisprattt]

Cool now I know what a Harley motor looks like inside🎉🎉🎉 Good job also on the training wheels for the ladybug👊

[@reinovator]

Good luck on the 'V' twin, excellent learning experience!!! And those training Wheels I bow to your superior Talent. Great Job.

[@dljones61]

As a retired motorcycle mechanic it pains me to see this 🤦‍♂️ but enjoy the journey. Thanks