I AM SO GLAD Billy is on here dispensing his vast knowledge to us all these years later - i doubt there is anyone better on youtube at explaining and showing how things are done - THIS IS GOLD
Yes. All the discovery channel type shows eventually get turned into scripted bits or family drama - ala the Tuttles (which actually stressed me out, my own childhood memories of screaming matches 😆)... It's refreshing to just learn about and watch the project at hand.
I love your videos, because you actually show yourself working on the bike. It's not edited so that it looks easy or clean. I work on my motorcycle all the time and it can be a pain in the ass, and messy. As a former avionics technician on F/A-18 Hornets, I really enjoy your professionalism dealing with the electrical components.
Thank you for taking the time to share these thoughts. Before I began making TH-cam videos, I searched around to see what was being watched, & was surprised at how contrived much of the content appears to be. I want to continue to make relevant, genuine, helpful videos for you.
I feel the same way about my first build that I still ride almost everyday. Lil Wing a 1977 rigid Ironhead that is my all time favorite bike. Lots of cool miles. Love your channel Billy. A fan of yours and Larry for over 20 years.
Billy, DO NOT STOP EXPLAINING STEP BY STEP. Bro how I miss the old heads wrenching. You, Jesse, and Larry. ALL KINGS of their own Domain. I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels this. KEEP BREAKING DOWN AND DOING YOUR THING. We need a guiding light, in this motorcycle maintenance /repair day n age. WELCOME BACK......that was overdue
Cooking damn good for 50 years old. I can tell you that and I absolutely love the knockoff that is such a key feature on the back of that wheel. I love it! I remember those even when people used to make knockoffs of them like on regular trucks or whatnot back in the day when I was a little kid. I always love that. For some reason I would even put them in my drawings lolllllol
I was watching this just thinking about the old show where you were talking about a friend murdered. Then you brought it up on this show. I guess I really did watch a lot of those old biker shows. These Utube shows you do are a thousand times better than those old shows…
Seeing this older stuff sure makes me miss these bikes from when I was a kid (I am 58). Anybody else remember seeing stroked shovels with high oil pressure blow out their dipsticks because the oil pressure was not adjusted correctly??
What a Gift it was Billy to hear you say "" it also rectifyies the alternating current to dc current because it creates ac current that has to be converted to dc current """ . countless tymes ive explained this simple fact that the rectifyier is not just a voltage regulator . Thanks a Ton !!! great work !!!
Never, EVER stop being you my man! Loving your content here and the many trips down memory "Billy" LANE.... I'm so ecstatic that I stumbled upon you're channel here recently. Subscribe? You goddamn know it!.......
Well Said I think all of us all enjoy The easy going humble Billy Lane from what 20 year ago I know I did I watched all these shows I now have a garage fully of bikes ! When I stumble across Billy's channel I was thrilled ! So glad to see! And honestly I can relate to Billy's dark times and I know what it's like I have all the respect for Billy Lane and nothing else !
It does my heart good to see electrical instruction videos where NO shortcuts are taken! Far too many people who decide to educate the world through a YT video will use a couple of crimp-on butt connectors and call that good. Not Mr. Lane! Not only using solder, but staggering the connectors is very smart. Way too many cars or bikes have melted and burned up their wiring harness from two butt connectors, side by side, positive and ground, then half a$$ed wrapped in black tape, and after some rough roads, not to mention all the vibrations, then it's not if, but WHEN they come apart from a simple crimp, there goes the wiring harness, if not starting a fire and burning your ride down. Billy is showing how it truly needs to be done!
Interesting and fun video. Thanks. I used to love Biker Build-Off. But this is better in a way. Less drama and better explaining. And remembering days gone by 👍👍
Billy, so glad your doing what you do. Thanks for sharing. I miss the shop on us1 near eugalle . I lived on Sarno road at the train track. 10 min walk from your shop. Ride safe at Sturgis. Bam bam
Love watching these episodes more entertaining and interesting than most other series out there! Motorcycles never get old and neither does Billy Thank you 🙏🏻
Billy, I still have The Biker Build Off Tape With You And Larry!! I miss those Days!!! I had several. Shovels back in 80s and 90s!! Enjoyed this very much!!!
Awesome Tech Advice For sure !!! But My Favorite part of this video is when he shared his Nostalgic moment's with us about his History of Hard Work And Family And How Blue came to be Born and Built for George ...R.I.P ...These were Priceless Moment's...Thanks for sharing some of your Deep Personal History with us Billy !!!! Much Respect!!!!! See you next weekend at Greensboro N.C. at the Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show Jan 13th 2024...Yeah !!!! Can't wait to see what your going to be bringing to the show!
I used to love watching you build bikes on Biker Build Off, your bikes have such a nice style, stance and proportions!Rather than use two hammers, I use a knurled 3 inch long piece of 1 inch brass bar. It doesn’t leave any witness marks and it’s small enough to get in tight spaces to be used to tap awkward items.
Billy Lane, Just know that there are guys out here that care a lot about you buddy You’re one of my heroes I love you, bro! I feel like we are friends 😂 You are awesome Keep living the dream Thanks for sharing Your chopper wisdom is infinite You are like our kind chopper wizard Be blessed my man
, I believe I first saw you in the Horse magazine before the biker build off shows and I instantly thought "I like this guy". Been a fan for 2 decades +, glad you are in good health, have a beautiful family and still creating works of art. Stay excellent, brother.
I'm 25 and I remember his biker build off where he built the candy apple red bike, can't remember the name of it save my life, also remember the orange bike that hand the exhaust going out under the rear fender that lit him on fire, and also the kick start bike with the chain drive he did with Indian Larry, biker build off and motorcycle mania was my childhood makes me happy to see them on TH-cam, so much nostalgia seeing all if them
I'm seeing this a year later damn. I'm from St.Pete., Fl. born in 75 and heard about you back in the, I wanna say, mid 90's hell I know in 97 because that December I released from F.D.O.C. and brothers I rode with showed me through a window some badass bikes on the other coast😎 West is the Best😂😂 Seriously though I'm glad to see you free and can feel your pain and love for that bike as I do about fallen brothers of mine. G.B.N.F. & MAY THEY BE OUR GHOST RIDERS!!!! P.S. I now live in West Tennessee, Adamsville boarder to be exact and really look forward to seeing you rolling buddy.
and now I'm gonna go throw it in the garbage ... lol The stories this guy has and could tell. Just hearing about all the travels and other builders riding around ..... I can only imagine the incredible nostalgia these stories must bring.
Nice memories billy !!! Your a good dude , your a hell of a mechanic, fabricator, artist !! But your love and passion for what you do is what makes everything come together !! Keep wrenching and building I'll keep watching much respect & and admiration for what you do BRO!!👍👍👍👌👌👌
Thank you for making all these technical videos Billy . From this . To the videos on the FXB. The worlds ugliest Shovelhead . All great info and love watching you work on stuff more than anything else . Please keep them coming .
Bro I sure hope I get an opportunity to meet u. I started watching your videos to learn how to work on my own bikes. But the more I watch the more I feel like u are a down to earth genuine dude. And in my 58 yrs on this earth I haven’t met many. Thanks for all the good info. It’s helped me a lot. Maybe one day own paths will cross and I can tell u thank u in person. Safe travels bro.
Billy, I think these videos are a lot better than the TV shows.... The biker craze in the late 90s was a real good time, but your current videos are more real. You are a cool guy. Your videos are entertaining, and the bikes are the shit! Thanks for your time, maybe our paths will cross out there
Keep the wisdom coming, Billy!! Thank you I’m going to remember the two hammers and how you splice in wires. When someone with experience takes the time to show you the right way to do something you’re a fool if you don’t pay attention! Great work on the bike I’m glad you still have it.
First time I saw Blue was during Sturgis 2003 at the museum display in Rapid City dirty from being rode hard...noticed the cracked motor mount while looking it over in by inch ..meeting Billy a couple days later and commenting on Blue and the motor mount ..18 years later Talking with Billy briefly at the chip in sturgis looking the bike over once again.. thinking this is a timeless bike and will look great another 20 years from now ..watching this video every thing has come full circle...great bikes just keep rolling on ...FTW
Hi from the Isle of Man, Billy. Really enjoying the videos. Learning a lot. Makes me feel more confident about maintaining my 78 Shovel and 95 Evo. Thank you.
I remember the first time I saw that bike. Been one of my favorites of all time from any builder. I saw it in Myrtle Beach, prolly ‘03, and the VQ bike was parked at the same hotel I stayed at.
I miss the biker build off series from early 2000s. Indian Larry & old school guys were great craftsman. Billy is an innovator & I'm glad to see he's back @ it!
Ok I’m going to do my own crossbones.the bad boy videos has inspired me to do some cool things to my bike.I hate the fat frunt tire but I always hated how everyone bobs the cross bones.i love your style and have been a fan since biker bull off keep trucking billy love you man👍👍👍👍
Billy , alot of us really care about that stuff - very interesting for those that dont know or have never really thought about it like myself - thanks for the knowledge
I AM SO GLAD Billy is on here dispensing his vast knowledge to us all these years later - i doubt there is anyone better on youtube at explaining and showing how things are done - THIS IS GOLD
I wish I could build a bike with him.
For what it’s worth I like when you explain the technical stuff. Also, really enjoying your videos so keep it up and I know this channel will grow.
same
Yes. All the discovery channel type shows eventually get turned into scripted bits or family drama - ala the Tuttles (which actually stressed me out, my own childhood memories of screaming matches 😆)... It's refreshing to just learn about and watch the project at hand.
You the man Billy
Exactly
me too. all the tech stuff is exactly what I want to hear.
Keep the videos coming billy you are a legend. Your mechanical skills are amazing
Billy is a genius and by far my favorite builder.
Man this bike brings back memories....The Blue Death Trap
I just celebrated 45 years of riding. Lots of memories
I love your videos, because you actually show yourself working on the bike. It's not edited so that it looks easy or clean. I work on my motorcycle all the time and it can be a pain in the ass, and messy. As a former avionics technician on F/A-18 Hornets, I really enjoy your professionalism dealing with the electrical components.
Thank you for taking the time to share these thoughts. Before I began making TH-cam videos, I searched around to see what was being watched, & was surprised at how contrived much of the content appears to be. I want to continue to make relevant, genuine, helpful videos for you.
This bike has always been one of my favorites. So pure chopper.
This is GOLD! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. It is appreciated more than you know!
I never get packages
Love these videos with the commentary. I want more of these.
Thanks for the great videos. Reminds me of those days before the internet too.
Time sure does fly!
Still rocking my dad's 81 fxwg 🤘 Billy the living legend Lane on a chop. Just like 20 years ago. Damn time flys
I feel the same way about my first build that I still ride almost everyday. Lil Wing a 1977 rigid Ironhead that is my all time favorite bike. Lots of cool miles. Love your channel Billy. A fan of yours and Larry for over 20 years.
Indian larry is a legend. And Billy too, his old pant eater triple chain drive was so cool looking.
Every time I watch your videos it makes me want to get back into riding and wrenching on bikes
Billy, DO NOT STOP EXPLAINING STEP BY STEP. Bro how I miss the old heads wrenching. You, Jesse, and Larry. ALL KINGS of their own Domain. I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels this. KEEP BREAKING DOWN AND DOING YOUR THING. We need a guiding light, in this motorcycle maintenance /repair day n age. WELCOME BACK......that was overdue
Cooking damn good for 50 years old. I can tell you that and I absolutely love the knockoff that is such a key feature on the back of that wheel. I love it! I remember those even when people used to make knockoffs of them like on regular trucks or whatnot back in the day when I was a little kid. I always love that. For some reason I would even put them in my drawings lolllllol
I appreciated the technical talk and explaining parts of the bike. I learned from this video. I'd watch more like this.
I was watching this just thinking about the old show where you were talking about a friend murdered. Then you brought it up on this show. I guess I really did watch a lot of those old biker shows. These Utube shows you do are a thousand times better than those old shows…
Don't stop teaching at anytime when when working on any part of a bike.
Great job
These videos are amazing. I thought you had cool bikes on the build offs...but now with all the extra stuff...whole new level
Thank you. I’m much happier here than I ever was on TV. I am working on loads of really great content for you.
Man I was just a little boy watching bike build offs when I first knew who you was I’ve been a fan every since
Larry and his guys were quite the Team.
You know what they say “PLAY STUPID GAMES AND WIN STUPID PRIZES”. Loud pipes and helmets save lives.
Seeing this older stuff sure makes me miss these bikes from when I was a kid (I am 58). Anybody else remember seeing stroked shovels with high oil pressure blow out their dipsticks because the oil pressure was not adjusted correctly??
What a Gift it was Billy to hear you say "" it also rectifyies the alternating current to dc current because it creates ac current that has to be converted to dc current """ . countless tymes ive explained this simple fact that the rectifyier is not just a voltage regulator . Thanks a Ton !!! great work !!!
Never, EVER stop being you my man! Loving your content here and the many trips down memory "Billy" LANE.... I'm so ecstatic that I stumbled upon you're channel here recently. Subscribe? You goddamn know it!.......
Well Said I think all of us all enjoy The easy going humble Billy Lane from what 20 year ago I know I did I watched all these shows I now have a garage fully of bikes ! When I stumble across Billy's channel I was thrilled ! So glad to see! And honestly I can relate to Billy's dark times and I know what it's like I have all the respect for Billy Lane and nothing else !
Awesome video, thanks Billy for explaining all the technical stuff while doing it so we can see it visually.
Best 30 minutes I spend this week!
I like how in depth you go with the technical explaining!
You da man, Billy. Keep up with the awesome videos.
Damn man I’m glad you’ve still got one and it’s one you love and has so many memories for you.
its so cool to watch you work on these bikes in your shop, no music or TV drama just building and fixing.
It does my heart good to see electrical instruction videos where NO shortcuts are taken! Far too many people who decide to educate the world through a YT video will use a couple of crimp-on butt connectors and call that good. Not Mr. Lane! Not only using solder, but staggering the connectors is very smart. Way too many cars or bikes have melted and burned up their wiring harness from two butt connectors, side by side, positive and ground, then half a$$ed wrapped in black tape, and after some rough roads, not to mention all the vibrations, then it's not if, but WHEN they come apart from a simple crimp, there goes the wiring harness, if not starting a fire and burning your ride down. Billy is showing how it truly needs to be done!
Interesting and fun video. Thanks. I used to love Biker Build-Off. But this is better in a way. Less drama and better explaining. And remembering days gone by 👍👍
I liked the little bit of memory lane , thank you for sharing.
Billy, so glad your doing what you do. Thanks for sharing. I miss the shop on us1 near eugalle . I lived on Sarno road at the train track. 10 min walk from your shop. Ride safe at Sturgis. Bam bam
Love watching these episodes more entertaining and interesting than most other series out there! Motorcycles never get old and neither does Billy Thank you 🙏🏻
Rip to Indian Larry loved an never forgotten .
Billy, I still have The Biker Build Off Tape With You And Larry!! I miss those Days!!! I had several. Shovels back in 80s and 90s!! Enjoyed this very much!!!
Awesome Tech Advice For sure !!! But My Favorite part of this video is when he shared his Nostalgic moment's with us about his History of Hard Work And Family And How Blue came to be Born and Built for George ...R.I.P ...These were Priceless Moment's...Thanks for sharing some of your Deep Personal History with us Billy !!!! Much Respect!!!!! See you next weekend at Greensboro N.C. at the Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show Jan 13th 2024...Yeah !!!! Can't wait to see what your going to be bringing to the show!
Loved Biker Build Off, but also remember you in old mags. Great seeing you working here on TH-cam.
the technical explanations are awesome. anyone who doesn't care to learn something new isn't living
i love your videos i learn so much just watching the way you work and talk about the bikes one of the best motorcycle channels on TH-cam.
I used to love watching you build bikes on Biker Build Off, your bikes have such a nice style, stance and proportions!Rather than use two hammers, I use a knurled 3 inch long piece of 1 inch brass bar. It doesn’t leave any witness marks and it’s small enough to get in tight spaces to be used to tap awkward items.
I sure miss the biker build off series too.Good to see a real craftsman explaining things for us common folk!
I actually had no idea how a motorcycle charging system worked. I appreciate the technical explanation.
Yeah what a great bike and such a history you have with it. I'm happy that is the one that you still have.
Billy Lane,
Just know that there are guys out here that care a lot about you buddy
You’re one of my heroes
I love you, bro!
I feel like we are friends 😂
You are awesome
Keep living the dream
Thanks for sharing
Your chopper wisdom is infinite
You are like our kind chopper wizard
Be blessed my man
Thank you for the kind words. I’m a blessed man, fortunate to be able to share here on TH-cam
, I believe I first saw you in the Horse magazine before the biker build off shows and I instantly thought "I like this guy". Been a fan for 2 decades +, glad you are in good health, have a beautiful family and still creating works of art. Stay excellent, brother.
Never apologize for explaining things correctly . Love your work
Somethings cool and timeless never look dated!!! That's one Badass Chop and a Shovel too which is my favourite!!
Keep the videos coming. They're always interesting.
Thanks for sharing this with everyone I remember this bike I was In Daytona when you was there I had a awesome time thumbs up my friends
Great story, so interesting to hear about your life . & Blue is one BAD ASS Machine …
I'm 25 and I remember his biker build off where he built the candy apple red bike, can't remember the name of it save my life, also remember the orange bike that hand the exhaust going out under the rear fender that lit him on fire, and also the kick start bike with the chain drive he did with Indian Larry, biker build off and motorcycle mania was my childhood makes me happy to see them on TH-cam, so much nostalgia seeing all if them
Billy lane and Indian Larry by far the best on chopper build off for sure man like the chain frame bike from Larry and misbehaving badass 💢💯
I'm seeing this a year later damn. I'm from St.Pete., Fl. born in 75 and heard about you back in the, I wanna say, mid 90's hell I know in 97 because that December I released from F.D.O.C. and brothers I rode with showed me through a window some badass bikes on the other coast😎 West is the Best😂😂 Seriously though I'm glad to see you free and can feel your pain and love for that bike as I do about fallen brothers of mine. G.B.N.F. & MAY THEY BE OUR GHOST RIDERS!!!!
P.S. I now live in West Tennessee, Adamsville boarder to be exact and really look forward to seeing you rolling buddy.
and now I'm gonna go throw it in the garbage ... lol The stories this guy has and could tell. Just hearing about all the travels and other builders riding around ..... I can only imagine the incredible nostalgia these stories must bring.
Nice memories billy !!! Your a good dude , your a hell of a mechanic, fabricator, artist !! But your love and passion for what you do is what makes everything come together !! Keep wrenching and building I'll keep watching much respect & and admiration for what you do BRO!!👍👍👍👌👌👌
I’m glad I watched this man…makes me feel good before I go to bed
I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks
Thanks Billy very interesting story , I've still got my dad's 1988 lowrider coustom he bought new.. some bikes you have to keep.
As other people have mentioned I like when you talk the technical shit that's how I learn stuff I appreciate it thanks for the video take care.
what an aweasome episode,you really should have your own show on building bikes,exactly like this episode.and blue,omg what a machine.
Thank you for making all these technical videos Billy . From this . To the videos on the FXB. The worlds ugliest Shovelhead . All great info and love watching you work on stuff more than anything else . Please keep them coming .
I appreciate you watching, and have loads more coming
Another great video Billy. Thank you!
For me it's much more enjoyable to learn about when it is NOT my bike. I am glad he made this video. It's full of stuff I needed to know!
Thanks for sharing Billy .good to see you again. looking forward to your next video
These are the vids I love ! 🤘🏼 thanks Billy 🤟🏼
Bro I sure hope I get an opportunity to meet u. I started watching your videos to learn how to work on my own bikes. But the more I watch the more I feel like u are a down to earth genuine dude. And in my 58 yrs on this earth I haven’t met many. Thanks for all the good info. It’s helped me a lot. Maybe one day own paths will cross and I can tell u thank u in person. Safe travels bro.
Great video, I really appreciate the fact that you explain how the charging system works, very cool 😎👍, keep up the outstanding work,
Thanks for watching. That bike is one of my most prized possessions
Billy, I think these videos are a lot better than the TV shows.... The biker craze in the late 90s was a real good time, but your current videos are more real. You are a cool guy. Your videos are entertaining, and the bikes are the shit!
Thanks for your time, maybe our paths will cross out there
I love growing up as a kid an see u work . An see u do biker build off
Thanks for sharing Blue’s story!
The old is coming back fellows. Billy and the old 90s choppers making a come back watch and see.
I still have the magazine cutout of this beauty on my wall. Nice bike Billy.
Had the "fun" of changing my stator on my 97 fxd last summer. Thank God for impacts! Glad to see you're back at it Billy!!
always a fan of Billy lane his bikes and his personality are top notch
Keep the wisdom coming, Billy!! Thank you I’m going to remember the two hammers and how you splice in wires. When someone with experience takes the time to show you the right way to do something you’re a fool if you don’t pay attention! Great work on the bike I’m glad you still have it.
Like all the small details you explain and why you do what you do. Helps greatly on my Chopper Build project. Thanks.
I'm really enjoying these videos and you explain everything great video
First time I saw Blue was during Sturgis 2003 at the museum display in Rapid City dirty from being rode hard...noticed the cracked motor mount while looking it over in by inch ..meeting Billy a couple days later and commenting on Blue and the motor mount ..18 years later Talking with Billy briefly at the chip in sturgis looking the bike over once again.. thinking this is a timeless bike and will look great another 20 years from now ..watching this video every thing has come full circle...great bikes just keep rolling on ...FTW
Great Video My Good Friend!!,! So Cool,Watching You Work And Explain what You’re Doing! ManyThanx!
Hi from the Isle of Man, Billy. Really enjoying the videos. Learning a lot. Makes me feel more confident about maintaining my 78 Shovel and 95 Evo. Thank you.
I remember the first time I saw that bike. Been one of my favorites of all time from any builder. I saw it in Myrtle Beach, prolly ‘03, and the VQ bike was parked at the same hotel I stayed at.
What a beautiful bike! Loved the video as well as seeing you again sir. HOOAH!!!
I really enjoy watching a master mechanic at work, keep up the great content be safe brother
Billy its good to see blue again, your giving me inspiration to build my own bike. I love choppers, choppers 4 life. RIP nick and Georgie.
I like the way you explain how the alternator works and why, besides how to install a new one. Well done
Also love technology. Ur awesome at explaining billy. Thanks brother.
@BillyLaneChoppers great video as always!
Bad ass bikes brother🔥😎🤙🏼
I miss the biker build off series from early 2000s. Indian Larry & old school guys were great craftsman. Billy is an innovator & I'm glad to see he's back @ it!
Ok I’m going to do my own crossbones.the bad boy videos has inspired me to do some cool things to my bike.I hate the fat frunt tire but I always hated how everyone bobs the cross bones.i love your style and have been a fan since biker bull off keep trucking billy love you man👍👍👍👍
Sir please keep being technical! We love it!
I really enjoyed this video, there are times that even those of us with a lot of miles beneath us, and a lot of years behind us forget...
Excellent show, just saw him in Tennessee.!
Favorite builder ever, love the vids hearing from such an expert and craftsman
Nah.. Love the technical in depth🎯.. Keep it coming. Blessings 💪🏾
Billy , alot of us really care about that stuff - very interesting for those that dont know or have never really thought about it like myself - thanks for the knowledge
I learn alot. I get a sense of the old old shed built mentality from u. Like what harley n davidson had 120yrs ago
Blue has got some very clean lines. Watched your work since Biker Build Off. Cheers🥝🇳🇿🤔
Keep up the good work Billy I just finished watching the video you did comparing your chopper Larry's chopper and Jesse s
Thank you
That's awesome to go back and think on memories Billy, I was probably 9 years old when you put that together. Thanks for sharing!