I had a 1933 big Flathead I restored it as close to factory as I could. I sold it when I got my first divorce for $8.500.00 in 1984 the same bike sold for $25.000 a few years back. My cousin did the paint and motor rebuild and he knew the bike and saw it at an antique bike sale in Lorain Ohio about 10 years ago. My first bike was a 1941 45ci Sport Solo that got totaled when a guy pulled out in front of me in 1970. I love the Flathead it is a great motors and easy to work on like a big lawn mower. Thanks for sharing Mike.
Congrats on your choice of a classic, great, old school motor!!!!......VeryVeryVery cool......can't wait to see the build out...the install ... and to hear it run!!!.......gonna be a fun ride!!!.....I'm excited for you as well..... thanks for taking us along on this adventure!!
Hung onto a 36 VLH 80 flatty for lots of years......( not knowing what i really had ) motor only. Just never had time or money....let it go for peanuts 15 years ago. Now retired and building toys wish i had kept it....So this one is gonna make me happy to see. Thanks for showing Mike....😎
My father in 1970 described the motor to me like this ... me being only 10 yrs old .... as two Briggs lawnmower motors cut in half and welded together . I'll remember that forever !
OMG, what a lovely engine! I kind of knew that it'll be a Flathead because You already have a Knuckle, Pan and Shovel, also I was hoping that it won't be another Knuckle (just because everyone like went crazy about Knuckles and builds them in dozens). I'm very happy to see a Flathead, very happy to see You happy and very excited about future videos about this gorgeous engine, frame, wheels and brass parts! Thank You for everything You do!
This is a sign from GOD ! I myself am in the process of building a 1940 ULH (though I am using 74" cylinders) and with you as a instructor this is going to be the perfect series of how to videos. Thanks again for your time!
Sounds great! This is gonna take a while. I'm going to do stuff just because it flips my switch. Some things, you may, or may not, see as neccesary. But that's cool. Keep us updated on your progress.
Man, I knew it, only motor that lays right in with the knuckle and panhead you have. There were quite a few of those motors and gas tanks floating around a few years ago from guys converting the ULs over to knuckleheads. I have 1946 UL engine, but it's missing the jugs, heads, intake and carb. Going to be great entertainment to watch.
HI Mike, I truly appricate the time you are putting into the videos. Thank you for that. Because of you, i buyed a used 2016 Roadster with 5000 ml on the clock, and i just love every second on this bike. Thank you so much for this and sharing your knowladge with us, youngsters from far away. This is Marius from Bucharest! Thanks you again!
Hey Mike, its 330 am up here in Maine couldn't wait to watch your latest video, love the precise slow manner that you show the proper way to repair these great old bikes.i run a 1995 fully original fxdwg, love this evo power bike,need to do a few more on the evo. Thanks so much for the lessons. RIDE SAFE BROTHER
VERY COOL. I was hoping for a flat head and the rare 80 cubic inch makes it that much more awesome . Harley only did the 80 UL for a couple years if I remember H-D motor history . Looking forward to seeing the project unfold .
Very cool and unique engine you have. Looks great just the way it is - shiny. Heck, I'm already puttin down the freeway with it. Good luck sir, it's gonna be great.
Hot-digity-dog!!!! Mike you are so awesome!! That is one beautiful flatty!! Man, Man, Man!! It makes me happy just seeing how excited you are, I’m just as excited as you are Mike!! This is going to be an awesome build, I save every one of your videos because they’re interestingly educational. Each segment of this build will also be saved! Thanks again Mike, your excitement is priceless! I’m waiting 👀!
Cool engine. That bike is going to be pretty sweet I'm sure. Looking at your other rides it will be a nice addition to the family of Harley's. There are so many people out there who crack on Harley's and put them down it's annoying. Nothing wrong with Harley's at all in my book. I think it takes a special type of dude to own an old Harley. You have to get your hands dirty and love to tinker with things. I know I'm most happy when I'm working on something, fixing whatever it may be. I'm in my element. When I sold my 01 FLH this cat who came to check it out as soon as he walked up the drive from exiting his vehicle the first words out of his mouth were.... "At least it's not an AMF" .. I just looked at him for a few and said that's exactly why I'm selling this one to get an older machine which Happens to be an AMF. He got quiet and his grin was gone. If you know Harley's then you know the older bikes will leak to a certain extent that's just how they were. My 73 only leaks a bit from the breather tube otherwise my driveway is dry. But the old bikes are or get in your blood. They are works of art is how I look at them. Your new old machine will be your work of art in how you build it. Lots of pride and satisfaction come with your build. It will be cool to see the finished machine later on. I enjoy your vids and watch them frequently. I hope to build a bike before I get too old and decrepit and can't do what I enjoy anymore. Nothing I enjoy more than being In the Wind and listening to my shovel sing that sweet tune going down the road... Anyway I look forward to the rest of your vids. I've never seen a flathead I can dig it... Take care man , be safe in this time we are all in.... Peace brother... ✌️
Finally got back home. I work as a electrician for a major power company in the United States and we have been staying out for long periods. I am so glad to see that motor it is a really great piece of history. I hope you are doing well and staying safe. I am fixing to have to move but I will be looking forward to seeing your project progress. Best of luck sir, thank you.
My UL as per my avatar was the most wonderful machine to ride. I put 1000's of miles on it last year and it never once moaned. I rode it 1300 miles in a weekend to Belgium to a show. Great great engines, lack a little power higher up the RPM, but with a 26 tooth it would no doubt even it out!
What a sweet reveal Mike. I do recall more than one cup of coffee appreciating this motor on its stand in your kitchen. Long time coming and well deserved.
Stay with it brother, your choices for your builds are one of a kind🇺🇸 and I definitely share the feeling of being a kid with Harley's, every time I get on one of mine it feels like Christmas morning,and when I'm riding with my son's,it's a feeling that I wouldn't change for anything,ride hard,ride safe,be well
It's the perfect choice my friend it's beautiful the polished aluminium and black suits it. Your love and passion for Harley has made my Day ,I feel exactly the same way I am Excited and really Happy for you my friend you gotta love harleys always have always will, Regards Alan from the UK
Somehow I thought that would be the engine for the project, maybe hoping. It’s great to be a student in the front row as you go about your work. I think we are all excited here. Thanks.
It's great to see someone genuinely happy about a project they're working on. I'm also happy that your mood is lightened from the last video very concerning how sad you were. Understandibly so with all of your recent losses. Keep up the great content. I worked at HD as a technician from October 99 to July 2003. Love to see the old iron.
I can't wait to see you build the old flathead. What a great motor i have one on an old serve car that i use every day on my farm here in far north Queensland.
mike, so glad to hear that you are building a flattie. absolutely love my 38. so fun to ride. starts easy. mine has an 80" truett and osborne mill in it. very dependable. right on my brother.
Hey Mike. I'm a subscriber and regular follower from Ireland. So glad you're gonna run a big twin flatty in your new project. 80 cu in ULH motor is my favourite Harley motor. I'm not gonna miss this project being rolled out. Stay safe and big thanks!🤠👍
Outstanding! I've always wanted a Flathead, had several opportunities over the years and let them slip away. Did a trike for a lady friend of mine back in the 80s. Her dad and I built her a pretty neat 3 wheeler running a WLA motor/tranny. Its the only Flathead I've ever worked on. This is going to be fun to watch come together. Stay safe.
That’s a beautiful looking engine with all the cooling fins. I’m glad you picked the flathead and that you’re explaining a lot about it. I’m learning things that I did not know about that type of motor.
I had a feeling a UL powerplant was going to reside in your new toy. It honestly fits nicely into the existing stable, and the idea of "more torque" through additional cubes seems "quite Mike-like", lol. I'm overjoyed nothing of museum quality status is being used, I'm psyched to see you build a semi-feral road gobbling monster, not some "bike under glass" display piece! Superb, sir! Looking forward to the heaps of edutainment this labor of love will provide we rubbernecking viewers you have so graciously allowed into your shop!
Can't wait to see this build progressing along , this answers my question from a recent video that you posted where I was inquiring if you had a flathead to go along with the knuc pan shovel,, that motor is going to make this build a great one , enjoy this channel a lot and will be eagerly awaiting every update ,stay well bro,now get wrenching on that beauty,
Oh man ; the flatly 80 - one my friends had one . I absolutely loved the sound . Well you don’t have too worry about valves hitting pistons !!!- thanks fer the showing -✊👍🏻👌
Excellent 👍 Mike when I saw the frame I was thinking flathead motor. That and the fact that you didn't have one in your collection made me think that that's what you should build. Very cool. This is going to be a great series of videos.
Wow Mike! That is a lovely looking motor. I’ve never seen a side valve up close before. Looking forward to seeing the bike come together. Enjoy my friend.
I love the old flathead motors. They look so uncluttered and uncomplicated, almost like a 2 stroke engine. The way you present your videos makes me feel I'm in the Workshop too ! Thanks Mike.
Very Very neat. Am excited to watch the build. I've only seen one flat head that wasn't in a museum. That was back in 1980 at a biker party a guy had one in a chopper. Stay Safe.
I'm excited.I just found an old picture of my dad on a flathead in 1964.Cant wait.I heard stories where the old fella ran it for a while at 65 mph for a bit and it overheated and seized the rear cylinder.He let it cool down and it fired back up.He continued home on the old dirt road without "chasing" it.lol.
@@pacificmike9501 I love them.He had a 61" and a 74 " I believe. He liked the 74".He payed a whopping $500 at an auction and rode it home without even checking it over.
You can't even begin to understand ho jealous I am, but that being said am now hooked and will be watching this project all the way through. Always wanted a big inch sidevalve looked at a Kiwi Indian but the are a little too pricey for my pocket.
Mike, my crystal ball tells me they'll be a set of Truett and Osborne flywheels going in there . Thank you for all your videos and we share your excitement. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Very good/nice choise! I had,in the early 80-ties a WLA 45` that took me from Sweden to France and back again.Not fast but safe :-) To use old parts that was not supposed to be on a bobber makes it more personal when there is a story about it. Now its not a problem for you to stay at home in your garage i guess :-)
Love the way you think about motorcycles Mike. That engine is going to suit you right down to the ground...'laid back and dependable, with a deep, mellow sound that improves with age! All the best to you and thanks for another great video. Regards, Mitch
My buddy had one just after High School I remember he had the aluminum heads.I remember and all ways had extra head gaskets in on the bike as some times the gasket would blow. I remember sitting on PCH and him changing them . Love this channel thanks MIke
I had a 1933 big Flathead I restored it as close to factory as I could. I sold it when I got my first divorce for $8.500.00 in 1984 the same bike sold for $25.000 a few years back. My cousin did the paint and motor rebuild and he knew the bike and saw it at an antique bike sale in Lorain Ohio about 10 years ago. My first bike was a 1941 45ci Sport Solo that got totaled when a guy pulled out in front of me in 1970. I love the Flathead it is a great motors and easy to work on like a big lawn mower. Thanks for sharing Mike.
Thank you. And, thank you for the story. Great memories.
Congrats on your choice of a classic, great, old school motor!!!!......VeryVeryVery cool......can't wait to see the build out...the install ... and to hear it run!!!.......gonna be a fun ride!!!.....I'm excited for you as well..... thanks for taking us along on this adventure!!
Wow. Thank You.
Hung onto a 36 VLH 80 flatty for lots of years......( not knowing what i really had ) motor only. Just never had time or money....let it go for peanuts 15 years ago. Now retired and building toys wish i had kept it....So this one is gonna make me happy to see. Thanks for showing Mike....😎
I just hope that old motor found a good home. The dollar value is only important at the time of purchase.
My father in 1970 described the motor to me like this ... me being only 10 yrs old .... as two Briggs lawnmower motors cut in half and welded together . I'll remember that forever !
I like him.
OMG, what a lovely engine!
I kind of knew that it'll be a Flathead because You already have a Knuckle, Pan and Shovel, also I was hoping that it won't be another Knuckle (just because everyone like went crazy about Knuckles and builds them in dozens).
I'm very happy to see a Flathead, very happy to see You happy and very excited about future videos about this gorgeous engine, frame, wheels and brass parts!
Thank You for everything You do!
Thank you very much!
I never saw one like this. I understand you are happy. Thanx for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Now seeing this I'm more excited than ever to see this bike together. Really looking forward to this build series. Thank you Mike and stay safe.
Thank You. And you take care.
Wow!.... Very cool, can't wait to see what you do Mike!....
You and me both! Thank You.
COOOOOLLLLLLLLLL MIKE !!!! I I love torque myself !! thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!
Thank You.
Awesome motor Mike !! Now I know your 2 favorite words that cheer you up, MORE & MAXIMIZE .
You got that right!
This is a sign from GOD ! I myself am in the process of building a 1940 ULH (though I am using 74" cylinders) and with you as a instructor this is going to be the perfect series of how to videos. Thanks again for your time!
Sounds great! This is gonna take a while. I'm going to do stuff just because it flips my switch. Some things, you may, or may not, see as neccesary. But that's cool. Keep us updated on your progress.
The heart is here for the build. Thank you for sharing Mike. Looking forward to your build. Stay safe Mike. I’m excited too👊👊
You and me both!
I could listen to you all day man...very calming.
Thank You.
Very, very nice! And no having to cut the frame!
Uh huh.
That is so cool! Looking forward to see your build. You have a great gift!
Thanks for watching
Man, I knew it, only motor that lays right in with the knuckle and panhead you have. There were quite a few of those motors and gas tanks floating around a few years ago from guys converting the ULs over to knuckleheads. I have 1946 UL engine, but it's missing the jugs, heads, intake and carb. Going to be great entertainment to watch.
Thank You.
HI Mike,
I truly appricate the time you are putting into the videos. Thank you for that.
Because of you, i buyed a used 2016 Roadster with 5000 ml on the clock, and i just love every second on this bike. Thank you so much for this and sharing your knowladge with us, youngsters from far away.
This is Marius from Bucharest!
Thanks you again!
Thank You.
Hey Mike, its 330 am up here in Maine couldn't wait to watch your latest video, love the precise slow manner that you show the proper way to repair these great old bikes.i run a 1995 fully original fxdwg, love this evo power bike,need to do a few more on the evo. Thanks so much for the lessons. RIDE SAFE BROTHER
Thank You. And you too.
Just WOW... sweet engine... never seen a 80 inch flat head... so rare... just love this channel Mr. Mike...
Thank You.
Really looking forward for this to really come together. Thanks for the videos, Mike!
Thank You.
Congratulations Mike. So glad your getting to build a engine of this caliber. It's in the right hands.
Thank You.
Mike! Can't wait to watch you bring her to life... Thank for doing it!!
Thank You.
Looking forward to watching each step of this project. Thank you Mike.
Thank You.
VERY COOL. I was hoping for a flat head and the rare 80 cubic inch makes it that much more awesome . Harley only did the 80 UL for a couple years if I remember H-D motor history . Looking forward to seeing the project unfold .
Thank You. Actually, 1937-1948.
Wishing you massive amounts of luck and good fortune with this engine build!
Thank you!
Very cool and unique engine you have. Looks great just the way it is - shiny. Heck, I'm already puttin down the freeway with it. Good luck sir, it's gonna be great.
Thank You.
Hot-digity-dog!!!! Mike you are so awesome!! That is one beautiful flatty!! Man, Man, Man!! It makes me happy just seeing how excited you are, I’m just as excited as you are Mike!! This is going to be an awesome build, I save every one of your videos because they’re interestingly educational. Each segment of this build will also be saved! Thanks again Mike, your excitement is priceless! I’m waiting 👀!
Wow. Thank You.
Cool engine. That bike is going to be pretty sweet I'm sure. Looking at your other rides it will be a nice addition to the family of Harley's. There are so many people out there who crack on Harley's and put them down it's annoying. Nothing wrong with Harley's at all in my book. I think it takes a special type of dude to own an old Harley. You have to get your hands dirty and love to tinker with things. I know I'm most happy when I'm working on something, fixing whatever it may be. I'm in my element. When I sold my 01 FLH this cat who came to check it out as soon as he walked up the drive from exiting his vehicle the first words out of his mouth were.... "At least it's not an AMF" .. I just looked at him for a few and said that's exactly why I'm selling this one to get an older machine which Happens to be an AMF. He got quiet and his grin was gone. If you know Harley's then you know the older bikes will leak to a certain extent that's just how they were. My 73 only leaks a bit from the breather tube otherwise my driveway is dry. But the old bikes are or get in your blood. They are works of art is how I look at them. Your new old machine will be your work of art in how you build it. Lots of pride and satisfaction come with your build. It will be cool to see the finished machine later on. I enjoy your vids and watch them frequently. I hope to build a bike before I get too old and decrepit and can't do what I enjoy anymore. Nothing I enjoy more than being In the Wind and listening to my shovel sing that sweet tune going down the road... Anyway I look forward to the rest of your vids. I've never seen a flathead I can dig it... Take care man , be safe in this time we are all in.... Peace brother... ✌️
Thank You. It's gonna be a ball.
Finally got back home. I work as a electrician for a major power company in the United States and we have been staying out for long periods. I am so glad to see that motor it is a really great piece of history. I hope you are doing well and staying safe. I am fixing to have to move but I will be looking forward to seeing your project progress. Best of luck sir, thank you.
Thank You. And, you too.
Mike, your videos are the best. I really like the attention to detail and love you show for your HDs. Camera man does a great job. Stay safe.
Thank You. And, you too.
My UL as per my avatar was the most wonderful machine to ride. I put 1000's of miles on it last year and it never once moaned. I rode it 1300 miles in a weekend to Belgium to a show. Great great engines, lack a little power higher up the RPM, but with a 26 tooth it would no doubt even it out!
Good Stuff! Thank You.
What a sweet reveal Mike. I do recall more than one cup of coffee appreciating this motor on its stand in your kitchen. Long time coming and well deserved.
Look forward to following this build
You betcha, brother. Life is good.
Nice! My 1942 still rolling. I love 80 Flatheads. They sound like a war machine. Made a manifold to accept a shorty E. It really moves!
I'll bet. Very cool.
Hello again. Loving the new videos. Stay in stay safe. Respect always 🇩🇪
Thank You. Take care.
THANK YOU...for sharing. That is a nice looking engine, Mike.
Thank You.
Really looking forward to this build Mike thanks for sharing with us.
You bet
Now you’ve got me excited too! Can’t wait for the upcoming videos! Great job Mike!
Awesome! Thank you!
You always have something interesting to work on thanks for the entertainment.
Thanks for watching!
Mr Mike, you rock! I started out watching you to work on my own bikes,. But now looking forward to your big projects. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like them!
Pretty funky engine Mike, and a heck of a looker, I'm looking forward to this build for sure, thumbs up all the way!
Thank You.
Looking forward to this very much. Thanks for taking us along.
Thank You for being here.
Stay with it brother, your choices for your builds are one of a kind🇺🇸 and I definitely share the feeling of being a kid with Harley's, every time I get on one of mine it feels like Christmas morning,and when I'm riding with my son's,it's a feeling that I wouldn't change for anything,ride hard,ride safe,be well
That's beautiful and as it should be. Thank You.
It's the perfect choice my friend it's beautiful the polished aluminium and black suits it. Your love and passion for Harley has made my Day ,I feel exactly the same way I am Excited and really Happy for you my friend you gotta love harleys always have always will, Regards Alan from the UK
Thank You. Glad you're here for this.
Somehow I thought that would be the engine for the project, maybe hoping. It’s great to be a student in the front row as you go about your work. I think we are all excited here. Thanks.
Thank You.
Oh Yes! This is going to be a hell of a machine! Looking forward to the build series on this.
Thank You.
It's great to see someone genuinely happy about a project they're working on. I'm also happy that your mood is lightened from the last video very concerning how sad you were. Understandibly so with all of your recent losses. Keep up the great content. I worked at HD as a technician from October 99 to July 2003. Love to see the old iron.
Thank You.
👍
I can't wait to see you build the old flathead. What a great motor i have one on an old serve car that i use every day on my farm here in far north Queensland.
Cool. Thank You.
I was hoping it would be a BT flatty!!! And we got it, hell yeah! Thank you Mike for all you do, stay safe and see you... here on youtube ;-)
You bet! Thank You.
Ah ha! I was right on the motor. I guessed 80ci flattie on you previous video and posted it in the comments. Somehow I could just feel it! Sweet!!!
👍
Good Job! Thank You.
mike, so glad to hear that you are building a flattie. absolutely love my 38. so fun to ride. starts easy. mine has an 80" truett and osborne mill in it. very dependable. right on my brother.
Yah, real thrills.
Thanks for sharing I love your channel keep them coming thanks again
Thank You. Will do.
Great choice. It’s not too often I get to learn about a 80 year old engine in these modern times, thanks Mike.
Thank You.
Hey Mike. I'm a subscriber and regular follower from Ireland. So glad you're gonna run a big twin flatty in your new project. 80 cu in ULH motor is my favourite Harley motor. I'm not gonna miss this project being rolled out. Stay safe and big thanks!🤠👍
Awesome, thank you!
Hi MikeEnjoy your vids, but really looking forward to this build. Good for you!Dave
You and me both! Thank You.
Big inch flathead, all time favorite of mine. Looking good. Best Harley channel on TH-cam.
Wow, thanks!
Your joy from this motor is contagious, cheers!
That's cool. Thank You.
Outstanding! I've always wanted a Flathead, had several opportunities over the years and let them slip away. Did a trike for a lady friend of mine back in the 80s. Her dad and I built her a pretty neat 3 wheeler running a WLA motor/tranny. Its the only Flathead I've ever worked on. This is going to be fun to watch come together. Stay safe.
Thank You. You too.
That’s a beautiful looking engine with all the cooling fins. I’m glad you picked the flathead and that you’re explaining a lot about it. I’m learning things that I did not know about that type of motor.
Glad you liked it!
I had a feeling a UL powerplant was going to reside in your new toy. It honestly fits nicely into the existing stable, and the idea of "more torque" through additional cubes seems "quite Mike-like", lol. I'm overjoyed nothing of museum quality status is being used, I'm psyched to see you build a semi-feral road gobbling monster, not some "bike under glass" display piece! Superb, sir! Looking forward to the heaps of edutainment this labor of love will provide we rubbernecking viewers you have so graciously allowed into your shop!
Wow. Thank You. I will do my best to make it fun. It could be in a museum if the museum had a high enough speed limit.
Can't wait to see this build progressing along , this answers my question from a recent video that you posted where I was inquiring if you had a flathead to go along with the knuc pan shovel,, that motor is going to make this build a great one , enjoy this channel a lot and will be eagerly awaiting every update ,stay well bro,now get wrenching on that beauty,
Thank You. Take care.
Oh man ; the flatly 80 - one my friends had one . I absolutely loved the sound . Well you don’t have too worry about valves hitting pistons !!!- thanks fer the showing -✊👍🏻👌
Thank You.
Like a lawnmower now a days
Really nice Motor! I really enjoy the sound of the Flathead!
Cool, Thank You.
Your vlogs relax me and inspire me. Thank you for putting this together.
You are so welcome!
Excellent 👍 Mike when I saw the frame I was thinking flathead motor. That and the fact that you didn't have one in your collection made me think that that's what you should build. Very cool. This is going to be a great series of videos.
Thank You.
Looking forward to the next several videos for sure! Thanks Mike!
Thank you.
Cool flathead 🤩 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 can’t wait to see it all together & running mike..
You and me both! Thank You.
Awesome, can’t wait to see your up coming videos on your Flathead 80 project bike 👍🇺🇸.
Thank You.
Mike if I lived close to you would want to be an apprentice and learn all I could. Will have to suffice watching you here. Thanks Sir! Greg.
Awesome, thank you!
Wow Mike! That is a lovely looking motor. I’ve never seen a side valve up close before. Looking forward to seeing the bike come together. Enjoy my friend.
Thank You.
Nice motor and the stand is also very nice!
Thank You. The stand is a custom made unit one of my best friends made for me as a gift.
I love the old flathead motors. They look so uncluttered and uncomplicated, almost like a 2 stroke engine. The way you present your videos makes me feel I'm in the Workshop too ! Thanks Mike.
Cool. That's what I would like.
The flat head to me always made me think the cyl/cyl head are gunna tip over. Visually I mean. Designed very top heavy.
Sure looks like this build is going to be a fun one. Can't blame you for being excited..... I'm excited for you!
Well, Thank You. I hope people like yourself can feel like they are coming along with this one.
He's like a little kid in a candy store... 😉
@@caseykelso1 As are we..lol. If you dont take some joy in your life, you are doing it wrong.
A stroker flathead. Sweet! Now you have my attention. This is a build i am looking forward to. Be safe.
Thank You.
Wow,1940,it looks new old stock?that thing is amazing,you rock bud
Thank You. I had it polished many years ago. Now, I finally get to build it.
Fooled me I thought it was gonna be a knuckle! The build is gonna be great to watch and learn from a master builder! ✌
Thank You.
Mike, that's a gorgeous motor! I love vintage, old school or whatever you want to call it
Call it anything. Big Flathead works. Thank You.
Looking forward to seeing this project, great video🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍
You and me both!Thank You.
That's a beauty. This will be a fun build to follow.
Thank You.
Very Very neat. Am excited to watch the build. I've only seen one flat head that wasn't in a museum. That was back in 1980 at a biker party a guy had one in a chopper. Stay Safe.
Sounds like a cool party to me. Take care.
CONGRATULATIONS!! Love the channel! Thanks for sharing the knowledge
Our pleasure!
I'm excited.I just found an old picture of my dad on a flathead in 1964.Cant wait.I heard stories where the old fella ran it for a while at 65 mph for a bit and it overheated and seized the rear cylinder.He let it cool down and it fired back up.He continued home on the old dirt road without "chasing" it.lol.
Yes, they are like that. They're just big bad smooth old workhorses. We will have to, however, wake her up a little.
@@pacificmike9501 I love them.He had a 61" and a 74 " I believe. He liked the 74".He payed a whopping $500 at an auction and rode it home without even checking it over.
You can't even begin to understand ho jealous I am, but that being said am now hooked and will be watching this project all the way through. Always wanted a big inch sidevalve looked at a Kiwi Indian but the are a little too pricey for my pocket.
I get it. I have to do this stuff a little at a time.
Mike, my crystal ball tells me they'll be a set of Truett and Osborne flywheels going in there . Thank you for all your videos and we share your excitement.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I use them a lot. But, there's something else going in there....
That's one hell of a beautiful engine! And I'm glad to hear that full assembly video coming. Can't wait.
You and me both!
A sweet example of a ‘40s power plant Mike. Gonna be a beast!
Thank You. Here's hopin'.
Incredible I look forward to building the bike,
Boys and their toys👌🏻
Thank You. Should be fun.
A flathead??!! Outstanding. This is going to be great. Way to go Mike.
Thank You.
Very good/nice choise! I had,in the early 80-ties a WLA 45` that took me from Sweden to France and back again.Not fast but safe :-)
To use old parts that was not supposed to be on a bobber makes it more personal when there is a story about it.
Now its not a problem for you to stay at home in your garage i guess :-)
It's home. The only thing that would be better, would be a "ROAD TRIP!" Thank You.
You're an inspiration man. Big fan of your videos. Can't wait to watch this build!
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Love the way you think about motorcycles Mike. That engine is going to suit you right down to the ground...'laid back and dependable, with a deep, mellow sound that improves with age! All the best to you and thanks for another great video. Regards, Mitch
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A stroked flatty? Oh my......
Mike you have super cool taste! Love your channel buddy, thanks for taking the time to share.
Thanks for watching!
Great to see ya ,I always learn something watching you,👍Thanks 🇺🇸
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My buddy had one just after High School I remember he had the aluminum heads.I remember and all ways had extra head gaskets in on the bike as some times the gasket would blow. I remember sitting on PCH and him changing them . Love this channel thanks MIke
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Love it , it’s going to be fun to watch it coming together! I have a feeling it’s going to be great!
I hope so! Thank You.
Just started watching your channel . Great !! I cant wait for the rest of the Build!
Thank You. Having a little difficulty getting things going, but, it's happening.
Amazing !! Can not wait to hear it come to life!
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Great motor ...
Fun build to see..
Spokes and chains !
Glad you enjoyed it
I knew it! How gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
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It’s a beauty Mike, can’t wait to see the build, Wayne from Windsor
Thank You. We'll get there.
👍thanks Mike. 👌😎
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