Billy Lane How to Rake & Stretch a Harley-Davidson Chopper Frame Springer Front End Choppers Inc HD

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  • @Earlysport
    @Earlysport 11 месяцев назад +27

    Great to see you building and sharing the builds here Billy, Keep it up mate 👍

  • @philmulrooney7020
    @philmulrooney7020 11 месяцев назад +7

    Love the way he holds his breath when he’s welding, complete concentration😊

  • @petecohen2672
    @petecohen2672 11 месяцев назад +11

    Good to see ya still building old school bad ass chops! Love the mix between the vintage racers and bare bone choppers.

  • @campbellj20
    @campbellj20 7 месяцев назад +1

    Finally! One of the only YT channels that puts out consistent quality videos! Thank you!

  • @wes9090
    @wes9090 8 месяцев назад +2

    Been watching you from the very beginning over 20 years!! Learning a lot. Thanks for being so educational you have helped me so much!! Thanks Billy.

  • @johnhall3860
    @johnhall3860 11 месяцев назад +3

    Man it’s great to see a new video brother. I start to withdraw without any Billy Lane videos after a little bit. I wish you had someone to help with production so we could see one a week. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for this one. You take care and stay safe.

  • @koreywilliams4570
    @koreywilliams4570 11 месяцев назад +1

    It's been my dream since I first watched the great biker build offs as a kid to build my own chopper. I built my own mini bike a couple years back and it turned out pretty good for having absolutely no clue what I was doing.

  • @jeffrydiamond
    @jeffrydiamond 11 месяцев назад +3

    Still one of the best craftsmen out there--and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @JoeFurtado-xv5no
    @JoeFurtado-xv5no 8 месяцев назад +1

    Billy great to see your content so happy to see you out there helping out the biker community. You are an inspiration to others keep the faith brother

  • @rwally3able
    @rwally3able 11 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you Billy, I love your bikes and you. You are very good at educating us on "how to" build bikes!!!!!

  • @ronsampservice3066
    @ronsampservice3066 11 месяцев назад +1

    Billy, I like how you've used the milling machine clamps on your jig setup! TRUE MACHINIST TRICKS!

  • @MidwestCoupe
    @MidwestCoupe 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for taking the time to share your craft and talent with us.

  • @mlunden11
    @mlunden11 11 месяцев назад

    Been following you for yrs. My opinion ur one of the best bike builders that ever lived. Keep doin what ur doing. Careful brother. Stay safe

  • @Gggggghhvvbbb
    @Gggggghhvvbbb 8 месяцев назад +1

    Billy, I was 16 when I first saw you and Indian Larry on tv and I always admired you guys. short story I become a lighting guy for rock shows aka a roadie and I toured with Motörhead, and I miss lemmy man and if you would of ever met lemmy he would of loved you bro and been proud you wore a Motörhead shirt!

  • @ROADWARRIOR21
    @ROADWARRIOR21 11 месяцев назад +2

    Another great video Billy you should do a lot more videos.

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 11 месяцев назад

    That jig is so sick. I don’t need one but I definitely want one. Thank you for sharing your awesome knowledge Billy!

  • @thomasburton4460
    @thomasburton4460 7 месяцев назад +3

    When I first started watching Biker Build Off, I couldn't stand Billy. All those people seemed to have egos. Looking back on that show, he seemed to get a kick out of explaining everything like he is giving a lesson. And this channel is more of that. Favorite bike channel now!

    • @anthonystrazza4586
      @anthonystrazza4586 4 месяца назад

      Nobody had more of an ego than that producer who was called “the chopper god” ….discovery went full tard with that

    • @BillyLaneChoppers
      @BillyLaneChoppers  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for coming back around. I like it a lot more here than I did on Discovery

    • @thomasburton4460
      @thomasburton4460 3 месяца назад

      I love showing people the hubless bike and how you showed how it works.

  • @stevenholt3709
    @stevenholt3709 11 месяцев назад

    Billy I'm glad to see you are still at it!

  • @roachcrew
    @roachcrew 11 месяцев назад

    Oh man, wish I could afford to have you build me a custom chopper. Love your work man! Keep these build videos coming

  • @bendaves77
    @bendaves77 11 месяцев назад

    That's awesome news about you having more choppers to build and knowledge to share..

  • @tonyd3266
    @tonyd3266 11 месяцев назад

    Very happy to see the Choppers Inc logo in action again. I still sport the 44 revolver cylinder oil cap from the day on my ride...

  • @oldrover3007
    @oldrover3007 11 месяцев назад

    Great Stuff , always great information watching your Videos . Using a D. PEREWITZ video my wife got me for Christmas about a decade back I raked a Stock Springer Softail in my garage using the same type degree finder to kick the Stock Springer out just enough to make it look Cool . Skipped the Front Fender and I added a 240 rear tire Small Tank &Seat and not much else and it looked the nuts ,amazing what a proper Rake can do . Keep up the great education ! Thanks Again

  • @JamesDHendrickson
    @JamesDHendrickson 11 месяцев назад

    Hey Billy, when I saw Blue pull onto the screen my heart lept, good to see you still have George's bike. I sent you a kite when you were away, and you gave me some good advice. Glad you are back at it and seem well. This bike was always my favorite of them all, and the only bike I still ride of all my builds is based on her, and your response to my letter. Seeing that psycho cycles sticker blew my mind again, bet you still have question mark rotors from that batch IL made too.

  • @jasonmyers3847
    @jasonmyers3847 11 месяцев назад +1

    Billy Lane is back!! Bad ass, Billy.

  • @rectrorick
    @rectrorick 11 месяцев назад +2

    Been a big fan of yours since I first saw you in the build off days, always watch your shows as you are a very good teacher and bad ass builder 👍🏻 love everything you do from parts to complete builds. Shame you haven't got a more in-depth show. But we will take whatever you can give us, bud. Keep it up! Thanks 😊

  • @user-jh8no1zb9e
    @user-jh8no1zb9e 6 месяцев назад

    love the dimensions and style of Blue and Co - have to look into that on my next build

  • @richardhartley7094
    @richardhartley7094 11 месяцев назад +1

    The blue chop is sweet👍

  • @donnyhud
    @donnyhud 11 месяцев назад

    the big headlight on that bike looks incredible!! ... very nice man!

  • @adamlambert3892
    @adamlambert3892 11 месяцев назад

    It’s refreshing to see your make some longer content 💯

  • @rustyruss9485
    @rustyruss9485 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Was like sitting on a milk crate in the corner watching a wizard work his magic on steel. Yeah, I'm a gear head geek....keep it coming!

  • @CUZ_2
    @CUZ_2 11 месяцев назад

    As always, real nice work Billy..

  • @michaelogden2359
    @michaelogden2359 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome builds as always....

  • @rickrice5197
    @rickrice5197 4 месяца назад

    Og build man! you are 😢still rocking...

  • @ELECTRICEYE1776
    @ELECTRICEYE1776 11 месяцев назад +3

    Awesome video. I'm starting welding school at the end of this month, and always wondered what the correct way to rake a frame was, thank you.

    • @BillyLaneChoppers
      @BillyLaneChoppers  11 месяцев назад +4

      Knowing how to weld is one of the things I value most. Good for you, I wish you the kind of success welding has brought me.

    • @ELECTRICEYE1776
      @ELECTRICEYE1776 11 месяцев назад

      @@BillyLaneChoppers Thanks very much Billy, that means a lot to me. I'm 50yrs old and retired, so I'm excited to whip up some metal creations, Sincerely ⚡👁️⚡.

    • @oldrover3007
      @oldrover3007 11 месяцев назад +1

      Good luck with your new education , I’m 68 and took a basic night class when I was 19 and have use my Welding abilities for my Bike and Hot Rod Hobbies over the years. Your never too old to learn a new skill ,especially Welding ! My Best to you Sir .

    • @ELECTRICEYE1776
      @ELECTRICEYE1776 11 месяцев назад

      @@oldrover3007 Thank you sir!

  • @tomschauman4960
    @tomschauman4960 11 месяцев назад

    As always…awesome Billy Lane!

  • @Patriot-up2td
    @Patriot-up2td 11 месяцев назад

    Those are some damn fine looking welds Billy!

  • @Seeker887
    @Seeker887 4 месяца назад

    Old jammers handbook had a page explaining raking, trail and how to figure how much over the fork needs to be to get the look desired. Bought that parts catalog new . Wish I still had it . Anyone remember jammers handbooks? 70’s I believe

  • @seanbaros-qe1rp
    @seanbaros-qe1rp 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome vlog Billy!! Hope everything is going well!! Have a nice day!!

  • @jamesweir2943
    @jamesweir2943 11 месяцев назад

    anything you put your hand to and build is a winner sir.

  • @jonathanring1744
    @jonathanring1744 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hell yeah bro looking forward to the work you put out been a fan since the build off days and been following ever since really love the work and love bro

  • @katana2665
    @katana2665 11 месяцев назад

    Loved seeing this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @wlogue
    @wlogue 11 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed as always Mr. Lane! Thanks bud.

  • @gumrickzimmermann9605
    @gumrickzimmermann9605 11 месяцев назад

    Beautiful work Billy Keep it up my good man

  • @rzmod4766
    @rzmod4766 11 месяцев назад

    been following you for the whole ride..your an OG for sure billy.

  • @stinde666
    @stinde666 11 месяцев назад

    Hell yeah , been waiting for a build 🎉

  • @TrippinBusa
    @TrippinBusa 11 месяцев назад

    Dang, I thought you would take these secrets to your grave and here you are giving them to the next gen of builders. Have an awesome day.

  • @douganderson771
    @douganderson771 11 месяцев назад

    Nice clear explanation , answer's many questions I have had . Thanks

  • @RaiderX948
    @RaiderX948 11 месяцев назад

    A great design never ages.

  • @martinharris5017
    @martinharris5017 10 месяцев назад

    Good to see old Blue still running and looking good. I prefer the look of the Denver springer over the Paughco, sleeker lines. Looks like this will be a nice build!

  • @dhnvideos2859
    @dhnvideos2859 11 месяцев назад

    I really enjoy your video's. I grew up in NSB and always wanted to meet up with you. I've always appreciated the work you have done, keep it up. One day we cross paths at the old speedway or somewhere.

  • @boarder989
    @boarder989 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome man LOVE your videos!

  • @chopperhehehe
    @chopperhehehe 11 месяцев назад

    Blue is looking good
    Can't wait to see what's happening to younger version
    👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕🦄😁🤞✌️

  • @adamformanack318
    @adamformanack318 11 месяцев назад +1

    "What Up Bill" Nice Shirt Man...!!!!...😎💯✌All the bikes you build are cool man thank you !!!!

  • @grock5209
    @grock5209 11 месяцев назад +2

    Master class in progress 👨🏻‍🏫

  • @jerrycobb5091
    @jerrycobb5091 11 месяцев назад

    Pretty cool old school i love it

  • @nalbertgerber9930
    @nalbertgerber9930 11 месяцев назад

    Dude these type of videos are so sick

  • @alvintarrer6914
    @alvintarrer6914 11 месяцев назад

    Awsome job for a stepper😂,have a blessed one 👍☕️☕️✌️

  • @thedragon2299
    @thedragon2299 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome video! Looks like your back in Florida again.

  • @m.hildanhildan41
    @m.hildanhildan41 Месяц назад +1

    U 1 man of a legend harley-davidson i like u creation i hope u mentaine

  • @Hardball1Alpha
    @Hardball1Alpha 11 месяцев назад +1

    Never expect your students to know what you know.. that's respect for the dignity of that student.

  • @joshuasayles3262
    @joshuasayles3262 11 месяцев назад

    Awsome job looks sweet

  • @Edward-uw3qj
    @Edward-uw3qj 11 месяцев назад

    Love the way they sit awesome stats

  • @theobviouschicken
    @theobviouschicken 11 месяцев назад

    amped for more inshop fabrication. Way out of my abilities but super awesome to see and more importantly understand what goes into the fabrications. 👍

  • @ayev8tor
    @ayev8tor 11 месяцев назад

    Best wishes from Phoenix. Thank you

  • @brandonjones152
    @brandonjones152 8 месяцев назад

    I’m glad he still does what he is good at s as bad shares

  • @kawasakichopshop2759
    @kawasakichopshop2759 7 месяцев назад

    Choppers for life!

  • @stevedenman2199
    @stevedenman2199 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love that ol chev pickup hes got

    • @BillyLaneChoppers
      @BillyLaneChoppers  11 месяцев назад +3

      Original Iowa farm truck, I bought it from Mike Wolfe from American Pickers. He regrets selling it to me now, I drive it daily

    • @stevedenman2199
      @stevedenman2199 11 месяцев назад

      Cool its a sweet ride Bill🤙

  • @georgef1176
    @georgef1176 11 месяцев назад

    I always love how you do the big buell style rear brakes. Beautiful pieces of artwork. Hey do you still have that crazy hubless bike? That thing was insane. All your bikes are so sick.

  • @mpojr
    @mpojr 11 месяцев назад

    like your work Billy

  • @germanycustomchoppers
    @germanycustomchoppers 7 месяцев назад

    Nice job

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 11 месяцев назад

    Looks good 👍👍

  • @Z11KUSTOM
    @Z11KUSTOM 11 месяцев назад

    *Nice clear explanation, thanks*

    • @BillyLaneChoppers
      @BillyLaneChoppers  11 месяцев назад +1

      One of the things I failed to mention is that I weld at 160 amps

    • @Z11KUSTOM
      @Z11KUSTOM 11 месяцев назад

      Ok

  • @Boreascorax
    @Boreascorax 11 месяцев назад

    That WR sure hits a good lick for a 45!

  • @stuck420psycho
    @stuck420psycho 11 месяцев назад +1

    Takes me back to when I first saw your work on biker build off, thank you for showing us your tricks of the trade. Would this be considered a mild stretch and rake or more on the wild side?

    • @BillyLaneChoppers
      @BillyLaneChoppers  11 месяцев назад

      It’s over 45 degrees, I consider that to be a lot. 33-38 degrees rake is in the “mild” zone. Thanks for watching. Great question.

  • @nancyweems5270
    @nancyweems5270 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work

  • @manuelserrano1428
    @manuelserrano1428 11 месяцев назад

    Eres un artista lo q ases son obras maestras saludos desde mexico 🤠🤠👍👍👍

  • @EMNM22
    @EMNM22 11 месяцев назад

    I love the bikes bro! I wish I could putta set of rims likes those on my Sikk frame. 🤘😁

  • @Anuskasv0
    @Anuskasv0 11 месяцев назад

    Hell yeah, nice wheelie

  • @swaterman08
    @swaterman08 11 месяцев назад

    cant wait to see the new show

  • @e.l.9589
    @e.l.9589 11 месяцев назад

    Dropping knowledge!

  • @craigd1275
    @craigd1275 3 месяца назад

    The chopper craze is over, and only the true builders are still building choppers.😊
    The posers have left the scene.
    .

    • @BillyLaneChoppers
      @BillyLaneChoppers  3 месяца назад +1

      So true. But I’ve seen the chopper craze come & go four times in 36 years. It ALWAYS comes back

  • @JUNJUN-lw2vr
    @JUNJUN-lw2vr 11 месяцев назад

    That Harley is sweet!!!

  • @TedCookHVAC
    @TedCookHVAC 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome !!

  • @markdeutsch4783
    @markdeutsch4783 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome job and great description of what you did. Love bike so far and love the 37 Chevy truck very nice.
    The 45 is that your race bike?

  • @chrisk6414
    @chrisk6414 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome to see you coming out with new bikes. Can’t wait to see them…you still in Melbourne?

  • @RVAMotorsports
    @RVAMotorsports 11 месяцев назад

    I always thought blue would be so cool as a panhead!

  • @hussydahustla
    @hussydahustla 11 месяцев назад

    Live the content billy keep 'em coming.

  • @Sugar_b0nez
    @Sugar_b0nez 11 месяцев назад

    Hey billy. Trying to figure out a frame geometry question, which I think I know the answer to but want to confirm. If I want to add 2” of stretch to the down tubes of a frame, but want to maintain the same rake angle of the neck, won’t I still need to add stretch to the top tube as well? So that it just projects the front end out more in the same angle. Been researching this for a little bit but no cold hard answer as there’s a million ways to do this. New to chopping. Thank you!

  • @medvedmedvedoff4803
    @medvedmedvedoff4803 11 месяцев назад

    4:20 Heheh, I hold my breath too when doing welds :))

  • @coursehome
    @coursehome 4 месяца назад

    I like that rake. Mark Tennessee

  • @jps226
    @jps226 4 месяца назад

    love thse videos, so cool how you're able to change whatever you need to get the bike exactly how you want it. When you say it's a 65 panhead, is that off a 65, or a new reproduction?

  • @spiderw.3744
    @spiderw.3744 7 месяцев назад

    Flawless!!!!
    Spider 6FF6

  • @donnieporter7890
    @donnieporter7890 11 месяцев назад

    Pretty sweet

  • @carbonharmonics
    @carbonharmonics 11 месяцев назад

    Sick Man, looking forward to see the build, would love to see your welds close up.. Bet they would be pretty damn good, decent penetration.. 🔥

  • @jerrypollak7651
    @jerrypollak7651 11 месяцев назад

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    Hello from Boca Raton

  • @robertrusso877
    @robertrusso877 11 месяцев назад

    Billy, how do you determine the height of where the neck goes relative to the backbone and down tubes? Is it just centered between them or do you leave more space at the top or bottom?

  • @johngranata5515
    @johngranata5515 11 месяцев назад

    I liked Sugar Bears springers with the way oversized rockers

  • @AmraphelofShinar
    @AmraphelofShinar 11 месяцев назад

    The 45 is sweet!

  • @kennethwise7108
    @kennethwise7108 11 месяцев назад

    Would LOVE to see a carbureted M8 chopper

  • @navinbabji
    @navinbabji 11 месяцев назад

    Billy i got a question to ask, what should be the rake and stretch of the neck to fit a 25 over Sugar Bear springer.