1946 Knucklehead Chopper First Start!! How many kicks will it take? A lot!

Hey everyone,
In this video Theo comes back with his transmission.
It was fixed by Mike @eightyfourbelow in Santa Cruz.
We install the transmission and the rest of the drivetrain components and try and get it started.
It took many, many kicks, and I ended up retiming the bike a couple times until it finally ran.
When it did run, it wasnt running the best. It still needs to be tuned quite a bit!
Either way we got it going, and I couldnt be more stoked. It has been a long time coming working on this bike and I am glad I could get it to this point. Thanks again Theo for letting me work on it!
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[@getoffmygrass6974]

The more I see these old knuckles, the more I want one. What a great feeling when you hear that first crack of 40's American muscle, great work guys.

[@channel302]

A fan of this channel from Tokyo, Japan!

[@ChopperLuke]

Always looking forward to the videos! Loving the new shop and builds!

[@Shibby13499431]

Proper kicking technique goes a long ways. Nice to hear it fire up.

[@robinthehood8690]

Was routing for you guys every kick! Love the channel. Watching from the UK, just getting into the whole chopper thing. Bought a sportster chop last month and buzzing for some better weather so I can get out riding! Much love guys 👍

[@ChefPelle]

OK, here's how you Kickstart a Harley (as you don't know): ignition OFF, three kicks with wide open throttle to prime it. Ignition ON - starts in 1 to 2 kicks. Every time. If it doesn't, it's not properly set up. You're welcome.

[@greggwolffis7211]

Brings back memories!! I had a '48 shovel/pan that I bought in '74. I put a magneto and a 38mm Mikuni on it in '76. With my limited tuning skills, it took me a while to get it dialed in. Once I got it running right it ran great as long as the points and plugs were clean and fresh. I love what y'all are doing, and I love your channel!! Keep it up!!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

That knuck completly ROCKS; despite the unknown combination of how to start... Yet... Right on!

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s

[@Deal4itTanny]

Can’t wait for these vids!!!!

[@melgagnon9848]

Wow , wild shovel !

[@gerdalois4169]

Cool guys, cool bikes, cool work... wish all days a good ride , greetings from Hamburg, Germany

[@stevanrozic4638]

Try a little shot of brake cleaner in to the carb. Mine starts right up after a long winter sleep here in Canada. Cheers.

[@seH2i]

Great video to start the day, thank you.

[@michaelhaddan1965]

Totally fabulous~~~

[@douglas9607]

Nice Nice Nice Thanks for the vid

[@robnewlee1787]

Mike @eightyfourbelow...great repair on tranny! Great video! Everybody's right leg gettin' huge! Haha.

[@weemsmotorco]

Great Video! Subscribed!

[@herwansaputra4080]

Mazi Moto, makes me wanna say : Hail Chopper ! 🤚

[@fldaniel7]

Man finally it started 😂 well it’s a good looking bike