I always love how you pay homage to the people before you, or bring them in for some recognition if they're around. You're like the Quentin Tarantino of chopper building, you have your own style, but incorporate so many elements from those you respect.
@@BillyLaneChoppers I also built a redneck getting high frame from Vince at redneck engineering I also called misbehaving too. When people say they think it's your motorcycle your style is the best style I got your hand grips scallop also got your plate bracket with the dice
20 yrs ago i was 16, watching these biker build-off episodes and aspiring to build custom bikes. Had an old xs650 frame in the back yard that i cut up and mocked up, never finished it because i didn't know anybody with a welder lol What i would give to learn even a 10th of your creativity and knowledge of fabrication.
Back in the 90s- early 2000s I built about 14 XS 650s for myself and others. Couldn’t buy a hardtail,so I made my own for every build. Great little bikes, but hard to find now.
I was the same way as a teenager, except there were no TV shows. I looked at magazines and felt the same way as you did. Here I am, almost 40 years later
@@BillyLaneChoppers I think you've influenced more people to build or fix their own stuff more than most. Love the reflection videos, long time admirer of your style.
When Billy was on the build off, you knew a bad ass machine was going to come out of his shop. His style was always more appealing than most of the other crap that was going on at that time.
@@tobinlakeguideservices Knuckle Sandwich belongs to a friend in Arizona. I made a video here about it before he took it, search my videos to see. Devil in a Red Dress is coming to me soon for a freshen-up. Watch for videos on that one.
Not a lot of people would have bounced back from what Billy went through the way he has… He’s a phenomenal craftsman, an artist, and he is humble… Respect!
You’re my absolute favorite fabricator and I’ve been following you since my teens! Your channel gives me the confidence and knowledge to wrench on my own Harley and I appreciate everything you’ve been putting out!
Man Billy you start a TH-cam channel out of nowhere, or at least it seems, and get over 100,000 subs. If anyone deserves it, it's you. Good to see buddy.
I was at Daytona in 04 and caught up w you during the show. Still look at the pics from back then, every now and again. Got some good shots of that hubless build, too. Those were the days, man.
I've got a lot of Respect for you Billy. I'm out here in my garage in Phoenix AZ mounting a cell phone holder on an old 88 twin cam electra glide I just picked up when I got a notification about this video you made. I've been following you for a long time. Great video, thank you for sharing. You have been a Great Inspiration in my life for many years. God Bless Brother
I loved this stuff! I was building a knuckle chopper back then. That wheel was definitely your design. Only a guy like you with an engineering type mind could build it. I mentioned that to you at the Gas City Indiana AMCA swap meet. You’re kick ass bro!
@@BillyLaneChoppers yeah, I traded my 1985 Monte Carlo SS for the knuckle. Everyone said how dumb I was to to that. I bet those people would not say that now lol.
I remember watching these as a youngster, always looked up to your craftsmanship. That hubless wheel will forever be embedded in motorcycle history!!! Gotta make more TH-cam videos like this Billy, great stuff !
I was 23 to 25, still a kid in all honesty, watching all the biker build shows. Miss those days, TV show nights with gf and eventually no gf and no mtgs on those nights. I hadn't done anything then or been to 49 States and spoke Jimmy K's msg in manyyyy of those States. I ended up going sportbike path, but I still appreciate anything on wheels, from 1 to 18, I've mastered them all. Now I feel old, life is easier now, but I feel older than I am. I'm kinda lost but staying outta trouble. Best wishes for many more healthy years to come for ya. Take care.
@BillyLaneChoppers my Dad has around 15 Ducati's and I taught him to split lanes on a BMW S1000RR in La when he was 65. He rode my S1000RR for 20min, in two days he went and bought one haha. He's 76 now, broke his foot on Enduro bike last year. If ya get in Idaho or Sebring FL and you're bored send a msg n I'll send ya his way, he's hilarious for 76. Thanks for saying hi!
@BillyLaneChoppers thing was nuts, pre-winglets on the front cowl, so at 180mph it would be slightly pulling up the front wheel. I went actually all in, moved to Redondo Beach and rode 12hr days, 6 days a week delivering Med weed just to get paid to ride. I was so dialed on that bike it was insane. Dodging those morons dipping into the carpool lane was wild. Lost a peg and almost a foot, another time pulled a stoppie, realized I had room to spare, so I locked the rear up to slide and match their angle, knocked on the window and kept on going. Haha This town is too small for me on two wheels, sold it. I've done enough they legit make movies about guys like me, but I'm stuck with regular old life now trying to figure out the next thing to do. If you got any ideas for where I'm at in life now, I'm listening.
Till this day, i still watch where you faced the legend Indian Larry the way both of you had similarities in old school style bikes but with your own twist and nvr forget the quote you made "two long hair guys building bikes" .long live to you boss
I saw this chop in person at the spring '05 Friday the 13th rally in Port Dover! Left my teenage self in awe (I still haven't heard a louder motorcycle) Somewhere, I have the pic my dad took of me standing very shyly beside it as the owner held court. Thank you for the wicked channel and for awakening that memory!
Hell yea Old school, gas tank & sissy bar: totally agree that's all you need for the 100 pounders!!! LOL Seeing these shows makes me realize, I am getting old!!! Keep Your Stream Strong
Hard to believe its been that long ago already. I remember seeing indian larrys pan just parked in the lot down in Myrtle Beach bike week and i parked my hardtail next to it. His bike was the only filthy one there. Lol. Rode hard. I also remember seeing you walking around and talking to people being a regular guy vs the OCC guys behind ropes like they were royalty! Keep up the good videos, gives the old guy something to watch on my Army deployment in East Africa! Cant wait to get home and ride my fresh built pan.
I love bikes and riding but feel like I got in it to late even though I have loved it since I was a kid. Want to build one but don’t know where to get started. Many blessings to you and yours. You’re very talented and humble. Not a combination you see very often. Much appreciated!!! Mad respect and love to you !!!
I met Indian Larry that same year at Bike Week in Daytona at his booth, My friend that was with me said let me take a picture of you two guys together so we did, Larry grabbed a hold of me put his arms around me with a handshake, It was one of the best moments of my life. He was one hell of a guy and very old school just like me. I still have his picture on my wall in my office as a tribute to him I see him everyday in the picture and still remember the man who took his time to talk to me and get a picture with him when all the others there did not.
The one thing I always respected about you is you ALWAYS have a genuine feel of authenticity - like it, not, or whatever in between...you're the real deal. As a dude who prides himself on being What You See Is What You Get (even have WYSIWYG tattooed on my forearm lol), that's the kinda thing I appreciate. RIP Nick. RIP Indian Larry.
You, Ryan and Larry have been my biggest inspirations and too see this happen again, my son gets to experience this series and magic again. Good stuff to blockhead and Ryan and you of course inspiring the next generations
I watched this on Discovery back in the day. I have to say I miss judged you Billy. You are a true craftsman and upright dude. Funny how it takes decades to learn the true measure of a man. Respect.
This was actually my favorite episode of biker build off especially you beating Mike Brown, but I also even loved bike that Nick was riding when Goodbye was sent off to paint.
I enjoyed watching all those Biker build off episodes. The first one you did with “Miss-behavin” will always be my favorite. For me that bike is what a chopper should look like. I still have a Choppers Inc. pin-up girl hoodie hanging in my closet.
Great video, def takes me back to better times watching these, cool to hear about the behind the scenes stuff that we’d never know about.. glad you keep the content coming out.
One of the best times I could ever remember on those beautiful machines I am grateful to see you take the cake Billy you are a craftsman a mechanic and an artist all rode into one. Continued success and everything you do. and May God bless Indian Larry.❤🙏
@BillyLaneChoppers the out of luck bike was probably one of my all-time favorites to see in person. The lines of that bike and all of the Chrome and paint and just The stance of that bike on the ground was just beautiful. Even seeing this bike on a large flat screen TV does it no justice. This one was really special.
I remember the episode when you had the bike just about finished, then dropped the brand new chromed headlight! You were so cool about it and said, it just "adds character".
Bro, always loved watching your stuff since the build offs. Got your book. Built a hard tail. Rebuilt it a few times lol. New England has way too many fucked up roads for a hard tail. Deploying 5 times as a Marine Scout/Sniper from 2002 on magazines were always in my ruck sack and a great influence. Just pure American Awesomeness. Your vibe and style always spoke to me. Same with Larry and a few others. I wish you were still making parts. Picked up a chopper with a 121 TPE engine in it and it needs some Choppers Inc styling. I may try my hand at a sissy bar and rear fender. Love the videos and thank you. Keep em coming and keep the technical info in.
Did you see the 1914 in the background, behind the leather race helmet? I still have it, and I'm building a board track racer with it. Look for it here in the future. I'm also working on getting the Crocker done. I think 25 years has been long enough to wait.
it's good to see some of you guys are still around. use to look forward to seeing the show. don't know why the Discovery channel couldn't keep it going. be safe
You and Indian Larry were the best. I appreciated the choppers you built (off the wall ideas), but Larry’s bikes were cool also. Have a couple of original magazines that featured both bikes you had featured in them. Same with Jesse James first feature bike. Holding onto them. PS, your article on making a jockey shift from a cable clutch helped me a lot on my 05 RK. Been 7 years and not a problem by following what you did.
I saw your hubless bike at Art of Harleys in Wickham Park 20 or so years ago. At the time I was in the engineering support group on the Shuttle program, so I had to get on my hands and knees to get a good look at it. Very nice work! I loved to drive by your shop on US1 and drool at the hot rods and choppers.
@@BillyLaneChoppers yep. Just watching a lady biker channel called onherbike one word shes traveling on the roads we ride here in New Zealand not far from the annual Burt Monroe challenge. Worth a look to check out our roads latest one is one of the coolest ride in the world. Worth a holiday when the have the Burt Monroe challenge on. keep smiling my bro. I think my brother would like to know I still have the wind in my hair and my finger in the air. I also have a 97 bad boy 420,000k on an island out in the Pacific. 😁🇬🇸🤘
just bought my first Harley-Davidson ever .rode my entire life always rice burners but can't wait to Journey Down customizing my 87 Heritage Softail freshly rebuilt 80 evo with some upgrades BUT! love your work mr lane
Thank you for watching. Congratulations, welcome to the air cooled V-twin world. EVO Softails are amazing. Take a look at my Worlds Fastest FatBoy & Worlds Baddest BadBoy videos
One of my buddies from back home raced MX in the 80s, full-on off his rocker. Andre’s dad had a welding shop by this little river, “riverside welding” did lots of work for the municipality’s machines and for farmers etc. They had a 45gal drum that his dad would put old fuel into, no lid, rain water etc in there. Andre decided one day to check the air / fuel ratio with a match. He kept racing but gave up on fuel testing 😁
Don’t worry, no relation to builder Mike. But I do have a brother Mike! Love these vids. Watched all those builds back in the day. Thanks for the stories.
Met Billy at the Horse Backstreet Chopper Smokeout (either 7 or 8 I believe). Very down to earth. Inspired me to make my 05 FXDL truly custom e.g. snow chain floor boards, chevy 454 piston rear pegs, tool box saddle bags etc...
Billy, thank you for all the years of entertainment and knowledge you have provided. I would love to replace my old worn out choppers inc hat, will you ever have any for sale again.
No need to spin it. There never was. The producers were always looking to inject some Hollywood spin. We built those bikes in a very short period of time, then rode them a very long way. The drama they sought was bound to manifest on the highway.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I would love to hear more stories from the build off days. Please consider doing another video in the future. Thanks
One of the living legend in the chopper industries! And yeah still remember these episode against Mike brown (and that hammer too! Haha). Both are great but Choppers Inc are Awesome! ⚡ Ps-Missin' that dreadlock! let's dreadlock again billy! Hehe🤘
You talking about your friend Nick filling a fuel tank reminds me of a co-worker I had at a Honda/Kawasaki dealership years ago. One mechanic, Jerome, always had a cigarette and I went back in the shop to talk to him about something and he had his hand, with lit cigarette in it, resting on a rolling fuel caddy. He sadly had a stroke some years later. Don't smoke, kids.
My favorite biker build off bikes were Billy Lane and Indian Larry ! Nobody could build bikes any close to their builds! If I could ever afford a chopper I would have a Billy Lane hub less wheel cross over chopper with an Indian Larry style chopper !
I always love how you pay homage to the people before you, or bring them in for some recognition if they're around. You're like the Quentin Tarantino of chopper building, you have your own style, but incorporate so many elements from those you respect.
Thank you. Being called the Quentin Tarantino of chopper building might be the highest compliment I’ve ever been given
It's not a motorcycle baby, it's a Chopper!
I can watch those build offs on a loop every day!
@@scottymo420 same! I was in HS when they were at their peak and watching them with my dad was so fun
Time Flys by quickly
Billy Lane thank you for all the biker Build-Off so much fun great memories of my life
Great memories for me too
@@BillyLaneChoppers I also built a redneck getting high frame from Vince at redneck engineering I also called misbehaving too. When people say they think it's your motorcycle your style is the best style I got your hand grips scallop also got your plate bracket with the dice
20 yrs ago i was 16, watching these biker build-off episodes and aspiring to build custom bikes. Had an old xs650 frame in the back yard that i cut up and mocked up, never finished it because i didn't know anybody with a welder lol What i would give to learn even a 10th of your creativity and knowledge of fabrication.
Back in the 90s- early 2000s I built about 14 XS 650s for myself and others. Couldn’t buy a hardtail,so I made my own for every build. Great little bikes, but hard to find now.
I was the same way as a teenager, except there were no TV shows. I looked at magazines and felt the same way as you did. Here I am, almost 40 years later
@@BillyLaneChoppers I think you've influenced more people to build or fix their own stuff more than most. Love the reflection videos, long time admirer of your style.
Missed all those Biker Build Offs... Wish I could go back and watch them all... Great Bike Stuff. Thanks for sharing Billy....👍👍👍
Bookmarked..
I've covered, sequentially, all of the ones I've done as 20-years-later revisits
Billy one of the best in the business. He's the Real Deal.
Thank you
When Billy was on the build off, you knew a bad ass machine was going to come out of his shop. His style was always more appealing than most of the other crap that was going on at that time.
I enjoy your videos of the old days. I find them very interesting when you talk about the off camera stuff
Thanks for watching, doing this brings me back
@@BillyLaneChoppers I understand. Question , what ever happened to the Devil in a red dress and the Knuckle Sandwich bikes?
@@tobinlakeguideservices Knuckle Sandwich belongs to a friend in Arizona. I made a video here about it before he took it, search my videos to see. Devil in a Red Dress is coming to me soon for a freshen-up. Watch for videos on that one.
@@BillyLaneChoppers I’ll have to look back and I’ll keep an eye out for the video. Thanks
@@BillyLaneChoppersBringing me back too Billy!! Thanks!
Wow. Biker Build Off was my favorite show. And Billy always built the badass bikes. I’m glad I found this channel 👍👍
Knucklesandwich will always be my favorite!! Art and function come together for an expression of amazing vision!!!! Respect!!!!
Thank you. There's a video here on my page about that one, hope you've seen it
Not a lot of people would have bounced back from what Billy went through the way he has… He’s a phenomenal craftsman, an artist, and he is humble… Respect!
Bounced back from what ?
You’re my absolute favorite fabricator and I’ve been following you since my teens! Your channel gives me the confidence and knowledge to wrench on my own Harley and I appreciate everything you’ve been putting out!
Thank you. I'm untrained as a mechanic, welder, machinist, or fabricator. But I'll attempt anything. Working on our own motorcycles is so rewarding.
It’s unbelievable that’s so much time has passed. I miss the motorcycle boom that was going on during those days.
Early 2000's were magical. Hard to believe it's been 20 years
@@BillyLaneChoppers I am missing Melbourne and seeing your name made me home sick. Waving to my home town xoxo
Man Billy you start a TH-cam channel out of nowhere, or at least it seems, and get over 100,000 subs. If anyone deserves it, it's you. Good to see buddy.
I was at Daytona in 04 and caught up w you during the show. Still look at the pics from back then, every now and again. Got some good shots of that hubless build, too. Those were the days, man.
I've got a lot of Respect for you Billy.
I'm out here in my garage in Phoenix AZ mounting a cell phone holder on an old 88 twin cam electra glide I just picked up when I got a notification about this video you made.
I've been following you for a long time.
Great video, thank you for sharing.
You have been a Great Inspiration in my life for many years.
God Bless Brother
Such a nice comment to read. Thank you for watching. I love riding AZ, such beautiful country
I loved this stuff! I was building a knuckle chopper back then. That wheel was definitely your design. Only a guy like you with an engineering type mind could build it. I mentioned that to you at the Gas City Indiana AMCA swap meet. You’re kick ass bro!
I'm sure you remember. Knuckleheads did't really go crazy until 2007/2008. I always loved them, still do. I'll see you at a swap meet again soon.
@@BillyLaneChoppers yeah, I traded my 1985 Monte Carlo SS for the knuckle. Everyone said how dumb I was to to that. I bet those people would not say that now lol.
I dig the look back on the memories we all have from then. Gorgeous then and today!💜
Thank you Robin. Always appreciate you watching and commenting
I remember watching these as a youngster, always looked up to your craftsmanship. That hubless wheel will forever be embedded in motorcycle history!!! Gotta make more TH-cam videos like this Billy, great stuff !
I've said this before, your passion for your craft shows through in all of your videos!
Billy, thank you for keeping this culture alive!!
I was 23 to 25, still a kid in all honesty, watching all the biker build shows. Miss those days, TV show nights with gf and eventually no gf and no mtgs on those nights. I hadn't done anything then or been to 49 States and spoke Jimmy K's msg in manyyyy of those States. I ended up going sportbike path, but I still appreciate anything on wheels, from 1 to 18, I've mastered them all. Now I feel old, life is easier now, but I feel older than I am. I'm kinda lost but staying outta trouble.
Best wishes for many more healthy years to come for ya. Take care.
@@adamfrbs9259 I’ve owned and appreciated Ducati’s. And I love to watch MotoGP.
@BillyLaneChoppers my Dad has around 15 Ducati's and I taught him to split lanes on a BMW S1000RR in La when he was 65. He rode my S1000RR for 20min, in two days he went and bought one haha. He's 76 now, broke his foot on Enduro bike last year. If ya get in Idaho or Sebring FL and you're bored send a msg n I'll send ya his way, he's hilarious for 76. Thanks for saying hi!
@@adamfrbs9259 I love those BMW RR’s
@BillyLaneChoppers thing was nuts, pre-winglets on the front cowl, so at 180mph it would be slightly pulling up the front wheel.
I went actually all in, moved to Redondo Beach and rode 12hr days, 6 days a week delivering Med weed just to get paid to ride. I was so dialed on that bike it was insane. Dodging those morons dipping into the carpool lane was wild. Lost a peg and almost a foot, another time pulled a stoppie, realized I had room to spare, so I locked the rear up to slide and match their angle, knocked on the window and kept on going. Haha
This town is too small for me on two wheels, sold it. I've done enough they legit make movies about guys like me, but I'm stuck with regular old life now trying to figure out the next thing to do. If you got any ideas for where I'm at in life now, I'm listening.
Till this day, i still watch where you faced the legend Indian Larry the way both of you had similarities in old school style bikes but with your own twist and nvr forget the quote you made "two long hair guys building bikes" .long live to you boss
The build-Off with Larry has gifted me with a lifetime of memories
I saw this chop in person at the spring '05 Friday the 13th rally in Port Dover! Left my teenage self in awe (I still haven't heard a louder motorcycle) Somewhere, I have the pic my dad took of me standing very shyly beside it as the owner held court. Thank you for the wicked channel and for awakening that memory!
Hell yea
Old school, gas tank & sissy bar: totally agree that's all you need for the 100 pounders!!! LOL
Seeing these shows makes me realize, I am getting old!!!
Keep Your Stream Strong
Will do. Watching myself 20 years ago reminds me that time gives no f**ks
You seem like a humble, down to earth guy. Keep that spirit my man, it makes you relatable to the rest of us.
Hard to believe its been that long ago already. I remember seeing indian larrys pan just parked in the lot down in Myrtle Beach bike week and i parked my hardtail next to it. His bike was the only filthy one there. Lol. Rode hard. I also remember seeing you walking around and talking to people being a regular guy vs the OCC guys behind ropes like they were royalty! Keep up the good videos, gives the old guy something to watch on my Army deployment in East Africa! Cant wait to get home and ride my fresh built pan.
Personally, yourself and Indian Larry was the best, with the iconic shot of you both riding down the road.
I’d do that trip again today, if I could
I love bikes and riding but feel like I got in it to late even though I have loved it since I was a kid. Want to build one but don’t know where to get started. Many blessings to you and yours. You’re very talented and humble. Not a combination you see very often. Much appreciated!!! Mad respect and love to you !!!
I loved and missed the Biker Buidoffs. Miss Larry also. Great times!
I think about Larry every day
I met Indian Larry that same year at Bike Week in Daytona at his booth, My friend that was with me said let me take a picture of you two guys together so we did, Larry grabbed a hold of me put his arms around me with a handshake, It was one of the best moments of my life. He was one hell of a guy and very old school just like me. I still have his picture on my wall in my office as a tribute to him I see him everyday in the picture and still remember the man who took his time to talk to me and get a picture with him when all the others there did not.
He was really amazing with people, he taught me a lot about how to deal with others
The one thing I always respected about you is you ALWAYS have a genuine feel of authenticity - like it, not, or whatever in between...you're the real deal. As a dude who prides himself on being What You See Is What You Get (even have WYSIWYG tattooed on my forearm lol), that's the kinda thing I appreciate. RIP Nick. RIP Indian Larry.
You’re a good judge of character. Thank you
Love hearing the backstories! Thanks Billy!
They're fun to tell, thank for watching
One of my favorite bikes youve built. I have searched for this episode and even dvd for years and its like its been deleted from the planet.
Billy Lane is a genuine individual. What a great spirit! A true legend that inspired and continues to inspires generations.
That’s nice, thank you
There will only be one Billy Lane Thank you for posting I sure miss those days my brother!
Thank You. I miss them too, but glad to be here with you on TH-cam
You, Ryan and Larry have been my biggest inspirations and too see this happen again, my son gets to experience this series and magic again. Good stuff to blockhead and Ryan and you of course inspiring the next generations
I watched this on Discovery back in the day. I have to say I miss judged you Billy. You are a true craftsman and upright dude. Funny how it takes decades to learn the true measure of a man. Respect.
Glad we have reconnected here on TH-cam. Thanks for watching, and for the good words.
Another great video Billy , love all the little stories and history and behind the scenes stuff - keep em comin
This was actually my favorite episode of biker build off especially you beating Mike Brown, but I also even loved bike that Nick was riding when Goodbye was sent off to paint.
I enjoyed watching all those Biker build off episodes.
The first one you did with “Miss-behavin” will always be my favorite.
For me that bike is what a chopper should look like.
I still have a Choppers Inc. pin-up girl hoodie hanging in my closet.
Thank you for the support. My BLOW bike steals it's lines exactly from MissBehavin'. Take a look at those videos
@@BillyLaneChoppers I’ll check them out.
This was an absolute gift. Loved every second. Ride safe Billy.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching
I’ve always had so much respect for Billy even with his life problems he’s a great person keep doing you brother
Great video, def takes me back to better times watching these, cool to hear about the behind the scenes stuff that we’d never know about.. glad you keep the content coming out.
I'm working on three more Indian Larry videos now, out soon.
Great ‘episode’ Billy. Your honesty & openness shines through. Respect.
Authenticity means a lot to me. Which is why I’ve never been fond of Mike Brown
Hell ya man i still watch the build offs love them! It gave me the biker itch now I’m in the process of building my own bike. 🤙🏼
Good luck with your build. I've got a bunch of HOW TO videos here, and always working on more
One of the best times I could ever remember on those beautiful machines I am grateful to see you take the cake Billy you are a craftsman a mechanic and an artist all rode into one. Continued success and everything you do. and May God bless Indian Larry.❤🙏
@@scottscott6794 they were good times
@@BillyLaneChoppers Without a doubt, and I am grateful to witness all of them. Thank you, Billy.🤟
Loved that show so much, bring it back
Jesse is threatening to bring it back on Outlaw TV
@BillyLaneChoppers the out of luck bike was probably one of my all-time favorites to see in person. The lines of that bike and all of the Chrome and paint and just The stance of that bike on the ground was just beautiful. Even seeing this bike on a large flat screen TV does it no justice. This one was really special.
Thank you. This was my favorite of all my Build-Off bikes. Because I planned it to be my last, I wanted the bike to be special.
Thanks for all the help Billy, I’m still building and machining
I recall watching that episode all those years ago with my late husband ! He got such inspiration from it for his 86 wide glide!
Great to read, good memories for all of us
You were always my favorite bike designer from biker build off!
Thank you for watching
As a fan of the show back then, I really appreciated the backstory and hearing your perspective.
This makes me glad I shared it
I remember the episode when you had the bike just about finished, then dropped the brand new chromed headlight! You were so cool about it and said, it just "adds character".
Bro, always loved watching your stuff since the build offs. Got your book. Built a hard tail. Rebuilt it a few times lol. New England has way too many fucked up roads for a hard tail. Deploying 5 times as a Marine Scout/Sniper from 2002 on magazines were always in my ruck sack and a great influence. Just pure American Awesomeness. Your vibe and style always spoke to me. Same with Larry and a few others.
I wish you were still making parts. Picked up a chopper with a 121 TPE engine in it and it needs some Choppers Inc styling. I may try my hand at a sissy bar and rear fender. Love the videos and thank you. Keep em coming and keep the technical info in.
Golden age Billy. History was made. We love that you respect all of your fellow builders. ✌️👍🤙🏁
Thank you. That was a really special time
Thanks for sharing the story!! I really enjoy looking at your collection in the background of your videos.
You're welcome. I'm turning all of those into board track racers
@@BillyLaneChoppers Nice!! Excited to see some vids on the board track builds.
I'm not even a motorcycle rider, but I saw this on TV on discovery all those years ago and couldn't stop watching.
The first batch of shows was really well done
Really would to see biker build off to come back, thanks for sharing.
We need biker build off again! Damn i loved those series
That was one of the great build off back in the day 👍👍
The riding shots were exquisite
You earned it. I remember it well. Billy you ended up with my 1914 Hendee motor. I would love to see your '38 Crocker! Keep the rubber side down!
Did you see the 1914 in the background, behind the leather race helmet? I still have it, and I'm building a board track racer with it. Look for it here in the future. I'm also working on getting the Crocker done. I think 25 years has been long enough to wait.
@@BillyLaneChoppers I saw the 14 but wasn't sure.. Good luck with the Crocker!
it's good to see some of you guys are still around. use to look forward to seeing the show. don't know why the Discovery channel couldn't keep it going. be safe
Your one of the best on a bike all the way around your knowledge is incredible.
You and Indian Larry were the best. I appreciated the choppers you built (off the wall ideas), but Larry’s bikes were cool also. Have a couple of original magazines that featured both bikes you had featured in them. Same with Jesse James first feature bike. Holding onto them. PS, your article on making a jockey shift from a cable clutch helped me a lot on my 05 RK. Been 7 years and not a problem by following what you did.
Awesome, I'm glad I could help you. Larry only built eight custom bikes, and they were very special and reminded me of a different time
That's cool Mondo came and helped you out!! Hope everything is going well Billy. Stay safe and have a nice evening!!
Mondo is a legend
I saw your hubless bike at Art of Harleys in Wickham Park 20 or so years ago. At the time I was in the engineering support group on the Shuttle program, so I had to get on my hands and knees to get a good look at it. Very nice work! I loved to drive by your shop on US1 and drool at the hot rods and choppers.
I love untold stories. Thanks for keeping us up to speed.
Several more coming this o
This year
Thanks for doing a breakdown of that episode Billy. The tension between you and Mike B was obvious. Take care man.
Thank you for sharing this Billy!! Great stuff man!
You're welcome, I appreciate you watching
I could see the pain in your voice my bro at the end. I lost my older brother in 2011 the pain never goes away you just learn to hide it better.
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Yeah. That's still hard, twenty years later. I think about Larry every day
@@BillyLaneChoppers yep. Just watching a lady biker channel called onherbike one word shes traveling on the roads we ride here in New Zealand not far from the annual Burt Monroe challenge. Worth a look to check out our roads latest one is one of the coolest ride in the world. Worth a holiday when the have the Burt Monroe challenge on. keep smiling my bro. I think my brother would like to know I still have the wind in my hair and my finger in the air. I also have a 97 bad boy 420,000k on an island out in the Pacific.
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just bought my first Harley-Davidson ever .rode my entire life always rice burners but can't wait to Journey Down customizing my 87 Heritage Softail freshly rebuilt 80 evo with some upgrades BUT! love your work mr lane
Thank you for watching. Congratulations, welcome to the air cooled V-twin world. EVO Softails are amazing. Take a look at my Worlds Fastest FatBoy & Worlds Baddest BadBoy videos
One of my buddies from back home raced MX in the 80s, full-on off his rocker. Andre’s dad had a welding shop by this little river, “riverside welding” did lots of work for the municipality’s machines and for farmers etc.
They had a 45gal drum that his dad would put old fuel into, no lid, rain water etc in there. Andre decided one day to check the air / fuel ratio with a match.
He kept racing but gave up on fuel testing 😁
I "burp" gas tanks with flame before I weld them, it's always a rush
Don’t worry, no relation to builder Mike. But I do have a brother Mike! Love these vids. Watched all those builds back in the day. Thanks for the stories.
I appreciate that!
I love the build when the seat of your britches started to catch fire .
Met Billy at the Horse Backstreet Chopper Smokeout (either 7 or 8 I believe). Very down to earth. Inspired me to make my 05 FXDL truly custom e.g. snow chain floor boards, chevy 454 piston rear pegs, tool box saddle bags etc...
Good memories.. didn't realize about artificial tensions the show created.
👍🏾 Great that choppers have made a🪄 come back... Born Free. Says it all 🇺🇲
They tried with me, but I’m not an actor
Thank you for the memories 👑. 🤘🏻 🤘🏻
Thanks for remembering them with me
I always loved watching the shows
These were good, the riding sequence were excellent
What an amazing video, dang Bro this behind the scenes is amazing
loved Billy's ways/personality, got a knucklehead full back tattoo in 2005 inspired by those builds
That is AWESOME
Always love Billys work!
Thank you for watching
Very cool man, super cool flashback.
Billy, thank you for all the years of entertainment and knowledge you have provided. I would love to replace my old worn out choppers inc hat, will you ever have any for sale again.
Loved the show loved the back story and that you didnt put a spin on it!
No need to spin it. There never was. The producers were always looking to inject some Hollywood spin. We built those bikes in a very short period of time, then rode them a very long way. The drama they sought was bound to manifest on the highway.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I would love to hear more stories from the build off days. Please consider doing another video in the future. Thanks
I'm doing more. I've already done three videos about the prior Build-Offs I did to this one. Search through my videos here
@@BillyLaneChoppers will do. Thank you sir!
One of the living legend in the chopper industries! And yeah still remember these episode against Mike brown (and that hammer too! Haha). Both are great but Choppers Inc are Awesome! ⚡
Ps-Missin' that dreadlock! let's dreadlock again billy! Hehe🤘
can't believe the hubless wasn't more popular! those wheels are so sick!!!
Great job Billy, thx for sharing
You're welcome. I appreciate you watching
You talking about your friend Nick filling a fuel tank reminds me of a co-worker I had at a Honda/Kawasaki dealership years ago. One mechanic, Jerome, always had a cigarette and I went back in the shop to talk to him about something and he had his hand, with lit cigarette in it, resting on a rolling fuel caddy. He sadly had a stroke some years later. Don't smoke, kids.
Nick was a wild man. His smoking made me nervous. A lot.
My favorite biker build off bikes were Billy Lane and Indian Larry !
Nobody could build bikes any close to their builds!
If I could ever afford a chopper I would have a Billy Lane hub less wheel cross over chopper with an Indian Larry style chopper !
That was Really Good !! Great Times !!
Thank you. I enjoyed going back
Your bikes are the bollox m8
Full respect 🏴
Thank you for that
Seams like I Remember that Build off , Bill You wernt Like Your Self . But You cleared the Air for Us Dinasaures . 👍 Take Care Bud 👍
I was pretty unhappy with the situation with the producers, by this point. But I built a nice chopper, and rode like hell.
This was a really good video, I remember that biker build off episode but is real cool finding out the backstory
There's so much more to tell about all of the Build-Offs. More to come
Wow, that brought me back!!
Me. too. Thanks for taking a step back in time with me
@@BillyLaneChoppers I bet you made everyone’s day replying to everyone. That must’ve taken you quite awhile. Thank you!!
High on fire (Burning down and watching this a perfect Sunday,you Rule DUDE
Sounds like a good Sunday, thank you
i would love to see you build another hubless bike and document it. i loved the biker build offs so much b ack in the day they were so inspiring.
I'm actually doing that now. It's a 1963 Panhead. I've been filming it for months. should have some video up later this year.
I missed these bike build off shows❤❤🤘🤘. I10 still rough .
This was my fav bike ya built. I was so stoked to shoot this for Fast Lane Biker too.
It is my favorite of all my Build-Off bikes
I loved that episode of Biker Build Off. The no love ride. I can't find it on TH-cam though.
“No love ride”. I like that