$1,000 if you Can Start My Harley Davidson
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I love that guy who managed to start it but has never ridden a bike. Just shows what you can achieve if you approach things logically!
Or by luck.. I'm sure luck results in lots of succes, when things are "strange". Fx fishing - "I" know eveything, so I fish with the exact right bait, colour, depth aso - then the novice trys to do the same, but can't controln anything, so fishes the wrong depth, with the most of the bait bit away by minnows or crabs, and all of a suddon things fit the "strange" conditions of the moment - wupteeee..
It's all logical my dear Spock
Did he even use the timing retarder on the left grip? I couldn’t tell.
I'm sure a sys admin or electrician who never rode a bike could start it, those guys can diagnose quick.
@@MiGujack3 As a programmer with a tiny bit of mechanical experience but no two-wheel experience, I'd probably be able to debug it.
When I was 12(1964), my neighbor had a panhead that he rode. I watched him start it all the time. I jokingly asked him to let me ride it and he retorted with, "If you can start it, you can ride it." I smiled and took a minute, then fired it up. The look on his face was priceless! I explained that I'd watched him for weeks starting it and knew the procedure. I also told him I knew it was too much bike for me to ride. It was fun being a kid in the '60's!
im 33 now and i still think my dads harley is too much for me
Great comment! 👏👏😁😁
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Jesus...
how was it to hang out with Jesus and dinosaurs back when you were a young man 😂😂😂
Really awesome story that you shared!
It was driving me crazy watching people kick it for 5 minutes straight and expecting it to change the outcome 😂
I was cringing the whole time
If it made a sound, I would've maybe understood it but it didn't do squat.
I mean it happens with like any lawn mower at some point. Not that insane
I know right! Lol 😂. That's the literal definition of insanity-doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
I'm sitting here almost screaming at my phone.
@@payton-xi8gq Its Einstein's definition of iinsanity
I've a '42 WLC Navy spec.. Wish I came across this chance, so easy it's just a routine and starting it warm is also different then the cold start. Driving this thing is absolute pleasure. Learned to drive and work on it around my 16 y/o, now been doing it for 10 years already!
I would have offered Craig $250 to tell me how to do it. A play definitely out of Sean's playbook.
Love it 😁
I'm surprised someone didn't google it
Awesome 😂
@@randall1959 You tube!
Ooooooooohh!!!!!!! I was coming to write the same... Split 500 with Vraig to tell me how to start
It was really painful watching these folks pound away at the kick lever.... you are a brave man! No way I could let anyone beat up my motorcycle like that. I weep for that kick start pedal.
Same.
Exactly what I was thinking
One dude almost dropped it also
3.2m views thats not a problem
true
Just the fact that he goes out and gives people the chance, makes him one of the coolest guys around. Spreading Christmas cheer. I love this channel.
I think this could be better if the money amount was a bit lower... $1,000 makes people a bit sketched out imo. Also, doing it in a random parking lot with a sign that I couldn't see 20 feet away doesn't help 😂 love the video concept though and hopefully you guys do more of things like this.
I was the guy in the red (oxblood) jacket. Had a blast meeting you guys, and the contest was great fun as well. God bless, and Happy New Year!
That’s a damn fine jacket.
@@GreatEgret Thanks; I love it. It's the Joe Rocket Richmond, though sadly I believe it's been discontinued.
Hey it was great meeting you also.
That’s so cool man. From text line to harley to meeting these guys back to RUclips video this is crazy world
It was a solid attempt.
The definition of insanity(kicking it over and over again and thinking its gonna suddenly work).
some people believe everything created it self so no surprise such people exist
@@Dragoloov because thats literally what happened?
@@lennartsix6102 prove it and show me something that creates it self out of nothing.
@@Dragoloov prove it and show me god create something
@Sriram R Kicking when the lever is all the way down will not start any engine. That's lack of knowledge!
My friend Nick had a 74 shovelhead, I was experienced. Dirt bikes, a couple crotch rockets, he said if I could kick it over I could take it for a ride. I couldn’t. Nick showed me a couple tricks, kicked it on, and said go ahead. My first time riding a Harley, I was very surprised at the weight, but how easy it was to handle. Thanks Nick, miss you buddy, RIP.
Used to have an old dirt bike with a similar start-up process and had a flip switch ignition. Fuel tap on, 3 prime kicks choke full, half choke 1 huge kick, leg snapper kick start all with quarter throttle, on fireup open throttle to full. Plenty bruised shins, but by far the most fun I've ever had
I've never had a Harley but I've had a lot of vintage bikes and from the first few minutes I knew nobody picked up on the ignition not being on. I got so many laughs from this. Thank you.
An Harley...
@@chrismay2298 Checks out.
petty sure this has a manual ignition timing advance on the left grip and you have to advance the timing for startup then return it to normal once running
@Rob-A-Dob64 that sounds about right. I know a lot of English bikes had something like that. I know James motorcycles had a manual advance. Most of my bikes were 60's to mid 70's.
@Chris May didn't catch the auto error.
I find it funny how they called the cops for you standing there but not when you guys were trying to steal a bike
I have a similar rule with my bike. If you can start it, you can ride it.
It's a kick start '85 DR600. There is a checklist to starting. Don't forget the decomp! The compression is a bit more than the old Harley lol
I ride a 95' DR 650 RSE with an electric starter so I guess the procedure is quite different even though these bikes are similar !
I love Craig's laugh. He got so happy when that last (first or second actual person) got it to fire up!
I like your content. You don't destroy things, and you do things that financially many viewers could do, so its relatable.
Yes sir, I can 100 percent financially afford to give people $1000 to start a motorcycle.. 🤦♂️
Yeah, everyone pays strangers $1000 to start their vehicles
He destroys stuff all the time lol
motorcycles from Amazon?
So you don’t like WhistlinDiesel
It's a wonder the kickstart hasn't broke with all that kicking😂
I mean to be fair theres no electric start so being kicked alot is kinda its whole reason for existing. Things weren't built shitty back then like they are now.
its a tough old bike
We owned World War II Bmw bike which can break your leg with kickstand if done incorrectly 😉
@@inhumanfilth681 I don't think they're built "shitty" now, quite the opposite actually lol
@justauser I don't think he used the right word. I think, basically what he probably meant was...they don't make em like they use to. As modern motorcycles, cars, etc are made with many Chinese/Mexican sourced electrical components like failing sensors galore for example. Even the branded Harley oil filters have degraded substantially from 1991-present.
I had a Very heavily-modded Sr500 single , nearly a full-race-engine . I told guys they could have it if they could start-it . Even guys with big-single knowledge couldn't do it , timing-levers-aside , it was the exact-same procedure as starting a BSA Gold-star race-bike or Manx-Norton-single . If you even rested your hand on the throttle, it wouldn't start . If it didn't start in 3-kicks, you had to 'un-flood' the motor and start again . When it started, people would recoil-backwards , it really Roared ! Dave NZ
easy money...knowledge is the KEY..glad to see someone did it properly
Happy New year to you all (not Dan) from across the pond! Was everyone else wincing as much as me with that poor kick start lever? Look forward to more new content guys, keep up the good work!
Oh I was envisioning the gears just grinding down every time those unfamiliar with a kickstarter stomped on the pedal.
We can't believe that just by chance we went to bass pro the day you were there and luckily won! So thankful for your generosity!! And glad I convince him to try lol
Damn you won then and now the bots have selected you to try to scam too you are super lucky 😂 just don't do anything the comment above me says or they will end up owning your house and stealing your kids social security number to get loans for another house too
You guys googled it first dont lie
Can't believe I'm just now stumbling upon your channel! Plus knowing that you guys are literally minutes from my house is pretty dope!!
Reminds me of my old ‘65 Sporty with a Linkert carb and magneto. I had to kick once while holding the choke closed, then turn the ignition on, open the choke, and give it a hearty kick and off we went!
Thanks for the opportunity. It was awesome meeting you guys. I just want to say logic goes out the window when your suddenly infront of 2 cameras and people you only know from RUclips
With all the turmoil in the States since 2020, it's great to see a video like this appear every now and then. Good work and keep the good vibes coming. From Sydney Aus.
I have a feeling you're reffering to Trump and not covid...
@notfiveo o un ladrón de motos que ofrecía dinero porque no podía encenderla ... 🤔 esa harley tan bonita no va a ser de ese barbudo 🤣
@@rea280 Maybe because covid was everyones problem in the world, not just in the US
THANKS!! IT'S BEEN HI-ANXIETY HERE, up until well AFTER JAN 6. But Better NOW. Less anger and hatred, and 'US vs Them' mentality.
You guys should do more vids like this. Too bad there is only so many kick start engines that aren't hard to kick through, and won't kick back. Could see some issues but great idea for video's 👍
I did something simular with a buddy of mine. I fly small airplanes as a hobby, and I asked him if he would figure out how to start it (it's a Cessna 172, just a normal piston engine propeller plane). He's a mechanic, so he knows a lot about motors. It took him some minutes, but he eventually fired it up.
What do you need to start an engine? Battery/power, fuel flow, mixture control, ignition/spark and throttle to keep the engine running. And usually in that order. It was very much fun for me to see him figuring out. Like the very first thing he said was "alright, so wheres the battery switch?".
That bike sounds amazing. It must have been a real rush to get that thing to come to life.
“I’ll give you 100 bucks if you can read this sign” 😂😂 genius
Sign shoulda just said
TRY TO
WIN
$1,000
then people would ask how and boom explain the rules
Imagine stalling in busy traffic
Wow, what a trip! I remember one time my nephew, my brother and I went to see a 1950 Panhead here in Southern California. The guy thought he was a real old-school biker, and wanting to sound tough, he said “if you could start it you can test ride it” He went in his house and came back running when he heard the bike galloping. I kick started it with the second try. He didn’t know I had been riding since the 80s. We ended up buying the bike and like a full we sold it 2 Years later way before they went up in value. We did make about 7k on it so can’t complain.
You guys make fantastic YT content for bikers,love it!
Greetings from Belgium 🔥
So glad to see you guys back in action! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep the shiny-side up, dudes.
I think people didn't want to participate mostly because they were afraid to drop that bike while starting it. Especially if someone's not used to sitting on motorcycles. Maybe a backwheel stand to stabilize the bike would help get confidence.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. - Einstein
Sean, been a fan of the channel for years. You always produce top-notch CONTENT, Love IT ! Cheers from Australia !
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Glad to see some new content. Keep up the good work and God bless!
Same to you
best way 2 start a harley is in a dumpster cause it is a good start...like.
My father had 1972 yezde. After my dad leaves out we quickly turn on the TV, and we turn off before he comes back cause we can hear the SOUND LIKE 2 STREETS away.
Anyways, it's an amazing video.
For the whole time I was wonering "Does they turned on the ignition?" and when I found out that they didn't I had only one question "Do you ever started SOMETHING that has any engine?" because you can do whatever you want but 2 basic things must be done. Open fuel valve and turn on the ignition, you can also choke it but that depends on the engine, if you have those 2 things done you will start it eventually.
I have a good friend who collects and restores old Cushman bikes and he's told me about starting them...and it's a lot like how this thing starts. Not sure if I could have started this, but it might have been worth a shot...lol.
Note to self if I see Sean And Craig in a parking lot offering $1000 to start an old Harley, watch wheels through time video before I try to start an old Harley 😁
Oh just remember to turn the bike to on. Like every single car and motorcycle requires(besides for the new push start cars)
@@craigbannister7826 yep , that's actually the one thing i kew , but I knew there was an order , I have watched wheels through time . Lol and are you "Craig" from B&B ?
I have no idea how to do it but i know some models have like a timing thing you can / needs to change when starting? Guess thats whats needed, dont know if piston needs to be in a specific positions as well.
I think this was the first video i saw from these guys. Been watching since
It is always fun to watch you edgumicate us on all things holy.. It is also nice seeing you making those peeps days.
I don’t even ride or have ever ridden a motorcycle..Lol someday I guess 🤔 and yet I find myself watching all your videos, awesome work guys!
ChatGpt response is : Starting a vintage motorcycle like the Harley Davidson WLC 1942 Navy spec requires a bit of knowledge and patience. Here are the steps you can follow:
Check the Fuel and Oil Levels: Make sure the motorcycle has enough fuel and oil. The oil should be checked by removing the oil tank dipstick, and the fuel should be checked by looking inside the fuel tank.
Turn on the Ignition: Locate the ignition switch, usually located on the right-hand side of the motorcycle's frame. Turn the switch to the "on" position.
Set the Choke: Locate the choke lever on the left-hand side of the motorcycle's handlebar. Set the choke to the "on" position to provide a richer fuel-air mixture for starting.
Prime the Carburetor: On the left-hand side of the carburetor, there is a small lever called a tickler. Press it down to prime the carburetor with fuel.
Kickstart the Engine: Move the kickstart lever into position and kick down with a smooth and firm motion. You may need to repeat this process several times until the engine starts.
It take 40s to ask and read, rest 4mn20s to test !
I think the trick is turn on ignition switch first
After a few kicks you'd think they would look for an ignition switch and fuel switch at least. Why would they be left switched on? I always did put the choke on my Virago half way and once started I adjusted it for better running.
I built a Cafe' racer with a 140cc piranha engine. The compression on that engine is insane. When kickstarting Quality over quantity is the secret... and a hand over the air intake helps. If you attempt to kick it without giving it all you got, its coming back at you. It hurts really bad. Once its running, its a beast. Roll starting isn't an option, it will not roll start no matter what gear you are in.
I had a cb550 for a while and i dont know if those are prone to vicious kickbacks but it caught me a good 2 times and each time it felt like it broke my shin in half lol!
It also helps if you get it to go just past TDC and then let the kicker return up. Then give her a really good kick. Usually won’t get kick back with that method.
@@mmaaddict78 Trust me, if it were that easy, I would do it. I just do as per instructions that came with it. The company that sells them told me the kickstarter will break off eventually, and it did. After welding it together its no longer an issue. That is the only real gripe I have about the engine, that and all 4 gears are up. That can be annoying sometimes when not paying attention.
I'd love to see you do this a bike week. I hope everyone has a fantastic 2023!
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😂😂😂😂😂 I'd have had that !! I loved my Flattie. Suicide clutch was always good for a giggle too. Love this video mate. I had a wheel driven siren. I could wind up the siren, stop at Wimpy, go inside, order a burger and a coke, come back out with them and it was still winding down !!
Holy cow! If I were in that parking lot, I would have been laughing all the way to the bank!
LOVE this channel and am very impressed with the depth of knowledge and talent from both Sean and Craig. Also a little jealous of both beards and bike collection lol IF I was lucky enough to see this in a parking lot somewhere, I would first ask if instead of the $1,000, I could ride it, within sight of course, say around the parking lot for 10 minutes, am fully insured and legal. I realize what a museum piece this is and know the work you have done on this BEAUTIFUL bike. I actually knew the order of and how to start this bike as I watched a part of our group do it to his WLA back in the day. My son and I would consider it an honor to ride with you guys, if you ever make it to the gorgeous PNW.
Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven, you must become a new creation and be born again by responding to the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:15-16 cf. Hebrews 10:26-29. Pay close attention to your thoughts and how you respond to your inner monologue because it has a greater impact than you think. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life, and do all that you can to follow His ways.
The two of you remind me of my husband and his best friend. Never a dull moment and always entertaining 😊
I like how my father's friend deal with engine. He said, "Engine is basically fire, you need fuel and spark to light it up, as long as there is fuel and spark, it will lit. The problem inside the engine is another matter, it may not run smooth, but it will still run regardless."
And he hates modern engine with all unnecessary systems that made it more troublesome to tinker with the engine. I know nothing about engines, but I always hold on what he said whenever my bike or car doesn't lit.
50'EL with medium compression. Two slow prime kics w half choke. Move kicker till a piston feels like it's TDC. Then one kick with full choke. I prefer a newer distributer with centrifugal advance. Also Accel spark plugs seem to clean themselves off better than others..My old 71' slash five Beemer, I could start by hand pushing kicker. had each bike 20 years.
I steal bikes for a living and have always struggled getting these bikes to start......but now with your fine video I'm sure I'll strive in my craft......Thanks BikesandBeards!! 🤣🤣
You didn’t struggle to get them started. You either know how to, or you don’t.
Love your videos keep them coming! Props all the way from Scotland.
Glad you like them!
Brandon gave a call to the old guy with the boat shoes
50/50 🤣🤣🤣
I think I could start it but it would take me more like 20 minutes of looking it over and thinking it thru. I do know I for sure would have thought to figure out how to be sure the fuel was on and that the ignition switch was on, I would have put choke on full for a few trys then probably backed it off for a few trys. still wouldn't have ever come up with the exact sequence but I think I would have got it running. owning a bike like that for a while is how you get to know it. I have an old bike that requires some finesse to start but if you know just how to do it it is like a one sollid kick kind of deal.
Yo Sean… too bad I wasn‘t around. I had my first flatty 45 when I was 27, the next one 10 years ago… would‘ve been easy money! Great idea, keep on doin‘ stuff like this. Peace.
I was thinking the whole time that it had to have an ignition switch. But everyone did get the choke, fuel then kick. Just one of those things that everyone has gotten used to in this day and age of ease of use. There used to be ignition switches haha good video though it was fun!
You were right
electric starters don't have an ignition key? How then do you lock the bike?
@internetcensure5849 there is a key that locks the forks thats it you have a fob now for bikes
I got the love of motorcycles due to my Pops. I was his passenger from early infant to about 7 years old and then on and off if I wanted to ride with him. When I bought my first Harley, a 57 FL Panhead and that thing was tricky to start. You had to know how or be sent over the handle bars. It had been boosted to over 1200cc and there was no electric start.
While visiting him with my bike, he asked me if he could borrow it and I told him he could if he knew how to start it.
Old man went outside, kicked it twice, cranked just before TDC then turned it on.
With a swift downward kick, the dragon came to life. He never told me how he knew to start Pans . He was laughing at me all the time.
He went off for a ride and where I live, you can hear everything and see where the main road passes in the distance. He could be heard throughout the village and passed that straightway visible from their house, like a bat out of hell!! My mom was NOT impressed with him since not having ridden a bike for over 15 years.
He simply replied, "riding a motorcycle, is like the first time you get laid. You NEVER forget!" ☺
I nearly pissed myself laughing cause mom was even more furious and Pops laughing while stroking his beard!
Would have been the quickest grand I ever made. 😎
Beautiful bike by the way! 👍
I love your videos. They always put me into a Great Mood. I’m always looking forward to your New Content. Funny thing is, it didn’t start out that way. There was a time I kinda hated it 😂 . Great Content keep up the Awesome Work.
I know how to start an airplane engine from the 1940s. So it's in the realm of possibility I could've applied that knowledge here :-P Nice video!
When I was 17, weighting 120 lbs, I had no problem starting my 750 flathead. 60 years later, I'm not sure I could.
From my year as a dispatch rider I learned that the most important thing about a military bike is easy starting.
Wish I'd of walked through that lot. In 1969 my first Harley was a '45 WLA. I'm 72 and can still start one easily. Old bikes confuse the hell out of late model bikers.
Darn it… I maintained a ‘42 WL-D for a friend and know how it works… When I first learned it, my friend told me ya gotta be at least 60 years old or she won’t start. But once you know the trick(s) she pops right off.
I've been riding flathead Harleys since the 90's and I was in my 20's. Usually nobody at the shows or rides would believe they were mine. I had old timer buddies and when we stood around to BS people would ask my buddies questions about the bikes, then they'd point at me lol. I loved that. Then and now people freak out seeing em on the road, now I'm in my 50's and luckily still look too young to ride old Harleys. 😅 ✌️
1-Put the transmission in 2nd gear 2-Hold in the clutch 3-Make sure gas and choke (or distributor) are in correct position 4- Make sure key is on. 5- Position kickstart into highest compression. 6- then kick start it. twice if necessary. Don't forget to prime it if it's been sitting a while.
It must be on 2nd gear to start?
@@flamelacacio8150 No, you don't have to, it is just easier to turn over the engine in 2nd gear. Doesn't kick back as hard at your leg. Not a requirement though. If you are having trouble in neutral, try it. Worked for me on some days. A good spark is key.
@@janosistvan5226 thanks for the reply, it was just curiosity since I'd never heard about this technique. I've had a couple kick start bikes but newer ones, anyway if I need to start an oldie someday, I'll remember this advice. Thank you!
@@flamelacacio8150 Sure happy to oblige. It's funny I had a 1971 Honda 450 CB that never started with the electric start, and I had to kick start it always. Come to find out when I put a new battery in, it started right up and ran better too always. I think the old point type distributers made a difference in how Harleys started. Electrical contact or timing had to be just right. Some Triumphs with points, when the humidity was high outside you had to wipe between the points with a matchbook cover to get it dry enough to fire. Different bikes = different characteristics. Newer technology is much more reliable nowadays until it breaks then it's expensive.
With a foot clutch?
I've never driven anything in my nearly 40 years (no licenses of any sort), and I think my first instinct would be to examine the area where the fuel switch is to see if there's a button or something. Not saying I'd have figured out the rest, though, but the fuel switch probably wouldn't have eluded me.
How have you never drove anything in 40 years???
Ya how?
knew someone that had a military spec model. probably the coolest Harley bike ever made
I wish I'd been there. I've seen the procedure over and over on the Wheels Through Time YT site.
I absolutely knew it had to be a spark timing lever! Old cars do have that.
My dad had a maico 490 dirt bike that had the kick starter on the left hand side. I was about 14 or 15 he told me I could ride it if I could start it. I was a farm kid and knew my way around a can of ether! A few shots of that a nearly broken ankle from compression kick back I got it started! But man that thing even with the compression relief on was horrible to start. Especially with starter on the left side!
I loved watching this so much and I don't even have a bike yet. Do got the beard tho!! You have earned a subscriber!!
The gearhead in me wants one now. There's something cool about having to know the song of it's people to get it to start. I never really wanted a harley until this moment
great content. im surprised people were so reluctant to give it a shot
Why? I'd take that offer to mean something was done to it that any motorcycle mechanic probably wouldn't think of to make it impossible to start without undoing it. Edit: Nevermind. The former part of this comment was posted while watching a preroll ad.
I think it's mostly the sign. If it was just a guy who came up to me to ask me to start a motorcycle that I can see, I'd be much more willing.
Most people are scared of failure, wspecially in public. Irl most people eny and look up to us that dare.. " Who dares wins" - actually usually even when they don't win - in the long run, they do..
I read the sequence and as someone who used to drive an old honda bike that can barely start when it's raining. That's exactly how I start it.
Most people are scared of motorcycles... but the few the proud the brave are out there.
This is like a fun basic brand history test. All you have to do is start it to prove you payed attention, and get a grand richer.
fun to watch . one of the best bike channels
Before watching this, here is my comment. One of my friend has a similar kind of military bike(not one from this company).. it's an old 500cc bike. kick start only. You can't just kick start it straight away. There is one pressure gauge on it, which moves left or right when you kick the starter. The trick to start it is, You have to kick the starter half way like an air pump several times. That will make the needle on the pressure gauge point straight up. It will stay there for few seconds, at that time give the kicker a full kick.. The bike engine will start. Without doing that pumping at the beginning, it is near impossible to start.
Love that the bearded engineer family man started with no experience at all.
Man. Seeing you guys do all this cool local stuff only makes me hate living in CA more than I do already. And that amount increasing even a smidgen more should break math!
I mean California sucks but at least you can ride all year round
@@ianm432 I see you are a glass 1/8th full kinda guy!
Ca is better than all these places in the middle of no where
These flat heads were low compression which also translates to lower vacuum. Trying to get a rich enough mixture without starving the engine for air was tricky. A friend of mine had an old dresser that was virtually impossible for anyone else but Ray to start!
Repent and follow Jesus my friend! Repenting doesn't mean confessing your sins to others, but to stop doing them altogether. Belief in Messiah alone is not enough to get you into heaven, you must become a new creation and be born again by responding to the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:15-16 cf. Hebrews 10:26-29. Pay close attention to your thoughts and how you respond to your inner monologue because it has a greater impact than you think. Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life, and do all that you can to follow His ways.
Low compression does not mean low vacuum, hot cams mean low vacuum.
@@michaelbenardo5695 No, low compression means low vacuum, it's relative.
Hot cams can also create low vacuum due to the exhaust and intake duration overlap, which is why they idle so poorly. However, he was talking about the characteristics of a particular model, and that's how they were in stock form.
Wish i would have been there. I've owned 2 Knukleheads and a early Pan. Flatties are real close when it comes to starting.
Watching the video, I didn't think I knew what the main problem was. But I think the first question I would have asked is, where's the key lol, I kind of assumed the ignition was on already.
LOL...I had a 53 panhead and would tell people they could have it if they could start it..! Nobody could start it. I could start it on the 2nd kick every time
Challenge accepted. 😈 I have a '48 Pan.
It's like watching McCarthy trying to become speaker of the House!😂
This video brought back a funny memory. I was not a Harley rider, but a Jap bike rider instead, but I had a number of aquantences who rode Harleys and the common consensus was that some of them could be hard to start especially the Sportsters.
I was considering buying a used sportster once and when I got to the guys house he said there might be some trouble getting it started. He kicked it and kicked it, taking rests and making adjustments in between. He finally changed the spark plugs and got it started and running. After that it was fine. I took it for a test ride and really enjoyed the bike, but in the end I decided not to buy it.
I was spoiled by how easily my big Jap road bikes started and how reliable they were compared to the Harleys. I've always had a love for the Harleys, but from a distance. Nope, I don't want to own one. The same goes for the finicky Brit bikes. They are very cool to me, but not to own, or rely on.
I have a 49 flathead and tell people same thing, if they can start it they can have it...wish I was around where you were doing this cuz it would have been fun to take your money
People probably thought you were the Bass Pro timeshare salesman moved to the parking lot and using this as a way to open a conversation
Look at the world we live in today sean. Everyone and I mean everyone is suspicious of everything.
Yeah it's kind of sad
this comment sums it up perfectly
If he'd set up in Tractor Supply or Ingles parking lot in North Georgia there'd be a line of contestants in 5 minutes.
We're friendly, chatty and just not intimidated by two bearded yankee hipsters with a videographer....however somebody we knew would have to hold the 1000.
Yeah people just don't know how to mind their own damn business. And it's usually done out of spite literally no reason at all. When I see something like this going down, I look, give a lil laugh and head on hoping them boys have a good time in Free America.
shoutout to youtube for randomly putting this channel on my page, bikes and beards hella lit tf 😂
How can this bike have such an antique yet modern look at the same time? Very beautiful!
Getting ready to buy my first motorcycle and came across this channel. I can’t believe I never knew this channel existed when I’m right next door in York 😂 hopefully you guys will get some inventory soon so I can buy a bike off you!
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@@kennyk1679 I’m already Christian so don’t need this. But thanks
Pity I wasn't there... I learnt to ride bikes on a 1937 and a 1942 HD like this one.. if you don't know the steps, impossible to start them.. good job man ;)
8:04 engine stared but no one noticed,haha haha 😂😂13:32
My dad has a WLC (1943 I think) and he always makes fun of me taking so much time to get it to start (and he never told me about the sequence, I just put on the ignition, fuel and started kicking, just like he did), later I understood better how to start it, but now at least I know I was not that stupid