With the help of a friend whose knowledge is lost forever . He knew every part on old big twins he helped me ɓuild my 1945 U i use it every summer very dependable usually one kick when warm starts great cold too.
Great job!! I'm a fan of the flatty's. I have a 1937 80ci U motor I'd like to do a build. I've done 4 others myself, its very rewarding when you get to ride them. First I did a 1942 WLC got the bug. Then a 1932 VL 74ci big twin flatty, then a 1935 VLD 74 ci and just finished a 1949 panhead P model. Itching to do another one.
Sounds like a great collection. I've never done anything VL but i have done a 1953 Pan with sidecar starting with a beat up frame and cases to a complete bike. Also done a few wlc if you check out my other videos and more to come.
I checked out your WLDR video. Nice bike. A good friend of mine that passed away few years ago, his older brother (George Boss) raced for Canadian Harley team, flat track on a 45. He was #45. He was their #1 racer at the time. He was killed racing in Ohio. A rider went down in front of him and he laid his bike down to avoid hitting him and he was hit from behind. I have a few good pics of him on his bike.@@Savetherust
sorry about your friend, curious on what era and i would interested in hearing more about this canadian harley team. I haven't heard of this before. @@dman4697
i've sold lots of projects over the years , not a lot of completed bikes because after all the time invested its hard to sell them and i build them because i want to ride them. That being said i will have to sell one possibly this year just to finance all the other builds.
I like what you did. I wouldn't mind emulating you. How did you know what would fit, what wouldn't? Tons of used HD stuff floating around because people customize and build .
A lot of Harley parts interchange from 1936 to 1978 . Then changes started to occur. You have to look at a lot of parts manuals , ask questions and do research. I’ve been at this for 30 years. I read a lot on old Harley’s and always trying to learn more every day. It’s easier now with you tube , and the internet than before so use them to your advantage. Certain things change which are quite apparent. Rigid frame to swing arm. Mechanical brake to hydraulic. Tin primary to alum . Kick start to electric. 6 volt to 12 etc. take your time. Research the parts and enjoy the process.
I love a rider
that's exactly how i built this one for . To ride it!
now i dont feel alone with those kind words for the big twin flatty over a knuckle head !!!!!!!! HAPPY TRALS
I’ve ridden many miles on flatheads. Solid , dependable bikes.
Had a 32 vl, long gone but missed 😢
And it ran all the time, old loose, wheels not b perfect 😮 great ride
Rare bike. Rare to see one here in the prairies of Manitoba canada
my 36 vld is a hand full getting the oiling wright !!!!! HAPPY TRAILS@@VR-mm4ys
Шикарный аппарат получился
Thank you.
wow the bike came out great. you are a Maestro.much respect
Not done yet. But thank you.
Beautiful
Thank you! Lots of work but worth it.
Another one back on the road !
And more to come.
You did a great paint job on it right on even if just rattle cans
Thanks. It’ll look perfect riding down the highway at 60 mph
@@Savetherust hahaha right on
With the help of a friend whose knowledge is lost forever . He knew every part on old big twins he helped me ɓuild my 1945 U i use it every summer very dependable usually one kick when warm starts great cold too.
The flatheads are one of the best motors ever built in my opinion. Good to hear you use yours.
Great job!! I'm a fan of the flatty's. I have a 1937 80ci U motor I'd like to do a build. I've done 4 others myself, its very rewarding when you get to ride them. First I did a 1942 WLC got the bug. Then a 1932 VL 74ci big twin flatty, then a 1935 VLD 74 ci and just finished a 1949 panhead P model. Itching to do another one.
Sounds like a great collection. I've never done anything VL but i have done a 1953 Pan with sidecar starting with a beat up frame and cases to a complete bike. Also done a few wlc if you check out my other videos and more to come.
I will check out the other video. thx @@Savetherust
I checked out your WLDR video. Nice bike. A good friend of mine that passed away few years ago, his older brother (George Boss) raced for Canadian Harley team, flat track on a 45. He was #45. He was their #1 racer at the time. He was killed racing in Ohio. A rider went down in front of him and he laid his bike down to avoid hitting him and he was hit from behind. I have a few good pics of him on his bike.@@Savetherust
sorry about your friend, curious on what era and i would interested in hearing more about this canadian harley team. I haven't heard of this before. @@dman4697
They have a full page on George Boss in "Inside Motorcycles" magazine May 2009.@@Savetherust
Amazing collection! Congratulations on building your dream bike. She's beautiful. Do you ever sell any of the bikes that you build?
i've sold lots of projects over the years , not a lot of completed bikes because after all the time invested its hard to sell them and i build them because i want to ride them. That being said i will have to sell one possibly this year just to finance all the other builds.
@@Savetherust I understand. Thanks for the reply.
Looks and sounds fantastic are you putting a primary cover on it or leaving it open
I got a cover just left it off till I’m done adjustments.
I like what you did. I wouldn't mind emulating you. How did you know what would fit, what wouldn't? Tons of used HD stuff floating around because people customize and build .
A lot of Harley parts interchange from 1936 to 1978 . Then changes started to occur. You have to look at a lot of parts manuals , ask questions and do research. I’ve been at this for 30 years. I read a lot on old Harley’s and always trying to learn more every day. It’s easier now with you tube , and the internet than before so use them to your advantage. Certain things change which are quite apparent. Rigid frame to swing arm. Mechanical brake to hydraulic. Tin primary to alum . Kick start to electric. 6 volt to 12 etc. take your time. Research the parts and enjoy the process.
@@Savetherust That's a long run time of parts.
Hey Keith, what rattle can paint did you use? Nice Flatty 👍👍
Just a cheap paint. Can’t remember from where.
Anyone have any 45 forks for sale?
none at the moment.
@@Savetherust if you happen to come across one at a decent price please let me know
Also looking for a 16 front wheel and bars
sounds good. wheels are easier to find. Where are you located?@@DansCycles
@@Savetherust I’m in San Diego California
i'm in canada. i feel there's a lot more of those parts around california than all of canada . lol @@DansCycles