Met you 15-20yrs ago and you were gracious and kind to my son and I. I'm not a mechanic by any stretch but I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Your editing is on point. You have the perfect amount of talking. Really enjoy these.

It's refreshing to hear you always paying homage to Indian Larry. And from a genuine realm of affection too. Delivery of your years of knowledge is unmatched too. Very interesting content. 🤘🏻

I appreciate you taking the time to slowly explain all the nuances, and film this stuff with tight shots, and explain all the hows and whys well done thanks

Ur the best billy. You know ur shit man. Again I learned alot. And im 70 yrs old. Brother that says alot ride safe brother.

I really dig the fact that You roll with a good amount of Larry's part's and art. That's what Brother's do. 🤟😎

That case you repaired in the last episode was epic! Amazing craftsmanship

Billy, it's tips like this that are priceless to folks who are not everyday mechanics. Thanks 👍🇺🇲👊

Thanx for teaching an old dog a new trick, I like watching your videos for just that reason. And even more importantly, for sharing your knowledge with the peeps just getting started. #respect

Your tutorials are better than nickle beer night!

All that machining knowledge is worth its weight in Gold

im getting a harley next year not a chrome trailer queen but a work in progress so these videos are priceless coz a harley is a harley everywhere even here in the uk

My favorite bike builder, innovator and mechanic. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Billy.

you remind me a lot like jessie james.. you both have the same temperament when it comes to bikes and people and you both share the history of others who inspire you like Indian Larry and what they and the things they stood for.. both of you were back then my most favourite to watch build bikes and in todays world you guys are like watching my father in the garage teaching me as a child how to fix and build things.. i dont know how life is now but i wish you the very best in everything you do and its touching to know you haven't forgotten Indian Larry and still mention him as i know he means a lot to you but most others keep that hidden or just forget but when your open its tells something about you.. you are a great man billy lane and never forget that 👍

I just found this channel. Is this the same dude that was on the Discovery channel 3-4 million years ago? I grew up watching all those motorcycle shows as a teen, and have been riding since I was 17. If this is the same dude, he's one of those guys that inspired me to do it. Pretty cool.

Thanks Billy for sharing your knowlege. I am building/rebuilding my first Shovelhead and your latest vids have just been a ton of useful information!

I'm glad your still making videos. Always Loved your style of bike building!!

Great info You are a great asset to the biker community

Really enjoy these “instructional” type videos!

Dang I wonder if my shitty clutch just needs to have the holes bored out. Thank you again Billy!!!! YOURE THE GOAT!!!!

Thanks for the tutorial Billy. This just helped me solve the same issue with my 74’ chopper with 4 speed gear box. I have tried to adjust the clutch several times with no great success. Checked it out last night…same issue. Big pain in the $&@ when bike is kick only.

Thank you, Billy. I always focused on the condition/cleanliness of the friction plates and steels. But I never even thought to look at the retainer ring. Also, widening the holes--excellent! Thanks again for sharing your skills.

You’re a big inspiration to me and I’m sure many others. Thanks for putting some good stuff out there

you know you do good work when you put your name on it !

After watching this, I'm almost convinced that I could quit my job and start rebuilding Harley clutches for a living.

Holy sheet, the last time i was this early to a Billy video, Corona was still the name of a Beer. 😯

Awesome tutorial Billy..

You're good, Kid. Quite intelligent. Really enjoy watching you

Great video Mr. Lane. Keep up the great work. Ya know, I waited in line about an hour once at the Easy Rider bike show in Charlotte, N.C. for a chance to shake your hand. And all the while I was in line, thinking of all the cool things I was gonna talk to you about. Once I finally made it up to you, I couldn't think of a darn thing to say (lol). I'm 10 years and 1 month older than you yet, I was completely at awe while in your presence. Your a good dude brother. I wish nothing but the very best for you and yours.

I don’t have one of these bikes with the 4speed, but this was very interesting to me 🤓👍🏻🇺🇸 Happy Veteran’s Day.

Some of the best tutorial videos on youtube by a master !! my only wish is that you drove / worked on Bonnevilles !!!! ; )

Billy man I've been there trying to make those old shovels hook up with the 4 speed clutch diaphram clutch for a 4 speed has been the greatest thing I've ever done for a shovel. Love the videos I love how far you've come from bottom keep it up man good seeing that amazing talent no going to waste as so many of us have witnessed and lived through amazing job!

All these little fix videos will come in handy when I finally drag an old harley in the garage. Snap rings to replace those springs is so nice n the knife is rad.

Those 3 fingers suck, especially if you lose the threads on one, when on a weekend chopper run... I been using the 5 fingers with the big fix bearing kits and they now have that plastic adaptor for 5 fingers . Good tech tip on drilling out the holes!

Love the videos!

Thanks for the tips. I’m new to big twin HD and need all the help I can get. Keep the videos coming

Thanks for the lesson. I like the minimalist build and the equal length headers. Nice bike!

Nice Billy keep making videos on anything you can enjoyed

You're a great instructor Billy, I'm picking up, what you're putting down

Well that was a valuable lesson. Curious as to why that primary belt never caught on, it seems like a good idea.

I had done everything but drill out the clutches I will do that when I do the rebuild on my 68 flat side shovel. Thanks Billy nice bike good video ✌️😎

I'll remember this trick! Thanks Billy

Awesome video. Im so glad you didn't do big wheel baggers.

Let's get Billy to them million subs.

always love the tributes to indian larry.

Billy I have one of thesse back from the 80's it was made by Ramjet retainer Roger had a few cool products I think his evo manifold was cool appreciate all you share thanks

another great video, Thanks Billy for sharing your knowlege again. like I said before you learn a lot watching your videos.

Billy sharing that knowledge! thanks brother

Awesome video Billy your a good teacher !

Great video. I never would have noticed to movement of the basket 👍👍👍

Great vid. Thanks for taking the time.

Love these type of videos! And that FXB is so frickin dope

Thanks for sharing. I have a shovel that just started doing this.

Great videos appreciate you sharing your know how with us

It was so good that they did away with dual belt drives. They also had to design a custom "cowpie" transmission to make it all work. They also go their asses kicked in trying to figure out how to put more tension on the primary belt 🤪

Thanks for the masterclass brother ..

Great information. Thanks for sharing

Hey Billy! Great video.

Billy... what lowering shocks did you put on? What length? I have Progressives. I forget the length. Maybe 10.5". I've had them since the 90s. It made the geometry different as the swing arm is not parallel to the ground. And made it hard as gell on my already screwed up old back. I thought the "Progressive" shocks would be Progressive. But the ones I got arent.. they are just harder so you don't bottom out.. I think it rides harder than a rigid over a lot of small bumps because the spring is amplifying it. Another great vid bro! Something an old timer told me back in the 70s was to take the friction plates and scrape them around in circles on the concrete before putting them back. Don't know if that's old wives tale. For a while I had "racing" plates in there. They chirped and squeeled and locked up in a second. I ended up taking them out and putting stock plates in.

THANKS BILLY ...KEEP GOING

Great stuff Mr Lane. thx

Worked like a charm thanks!

Amen ; I have same stuff in my 74” 74’ . Not so functional. I think it’s the idler on belt . Clutch basket doesn’t stay centered when disengaged . ✊🏻👍👌

Thank you very much for the excellent information. Very helpful. I currently have the same problem and now I know how to fix it!

That's a sweet bike. It reminds me of my 79FXR.

Thanks Billy.

Thanks for sharing this information.

Hey I just heard on radio that you are going to do a tv show with Jesse James and Paul Tutle ? I hope this is true? I still think you and Indian Larry are the real Goats of bike building Rip Larry! Miss that dude!

Thank you for info brother Lane 👍☕️☕️✌️

Welcome back.

That was awesome stuff.

Thanks for the help Sir

Nice will be doing this for my Knuckle!

Good video I learned a lot

When those bikes came out we thought they were Kool Man and I was Riding with the Brothers in FLINT MICHIGAN on the Eastside of FLINT

Thanks, I will be doing this on my 1981 FXS

Man that bike is tuff bro good job

Great info always👍 , but why didn't harley continue with the primary belt instead of a chain 😭

Hey. Love your channel. My husband watches all the time. Was wondering if you take suggestions on topics. My husband has been struggling with wiring his 1980 Shovelhead & was wondering if you would do a video on wiring? That would be a topic we most definitely would watch! Thanks for what you do. Ride on!😊

Hell yeah been waiting for this one bout time

Dude informative as always. But my question is where did you get that bolt tray I need a magnetic version

Thank you ………!!!!!!😎🦾

Thnaks for this video billy. Im just putting this set up on my lowrider this week👍 im looking forward to testing it out. Also what height shocks have you got on the back of the Sturgis? The stance looks spot on 👌

Even in Bulgaria - we know that "is in there" (the clutch pressure plate ) ! : D

I ordered the retainer. Thanks to you. But I also am ordering the pleasure plate from Indian Larry. Do I have put a promo code from you?🎉

Very interesting!!

Great video. Is the rear of the bike lowered or is that the way it came from the HD?

Great job nice

Is that a golden hour watch your wearing looks super similar to mine

Hi billy . I’m a massive fan of your work , I’d love to be in a position to afford one of your masterpieces. I’m from the uk im just wanting to know your thoughts on dirt bags cally ?

Id like to see a Billy Lane Club Style Dyna or FXR build

Thanks! 👌👍

Billy i think the only thing I would do to that beautiful Sturgis shovel is a small Memphis shades fairing,its just screaming to me that it needs one,by the way,, you live the life i could only dream of

Hey bro, could I possibly talk you into doing a video on your personal choice of oil(s) for these early 1970's bikes and your opinion why ? Would be greatly appreciated. I know that Harley called for straight 50 weight conventional oil for my old xlh. But then again, there were no multi weight oil back then, much less synthetic. Lol

Is there any venting for that belt primary? My '80 FLHS is original belt primary with chain final. It was swapped to 1.5" BDL to eliminate the rubber damped compensator. I'm thinking I should vent it.

And keep some extra snap rings for the clutch hub retainer for when servicing you clutch hub. It's sometimes easier to destroy the old ones when removing them than trying to finesse them out unscathed. Your snap ring pliers will also need to have very small pins to fit the holes in the clips but two picks work OK to get them out. Nothing hard about it really, you're just working in kinda tight quarters.

Indian Larry parts and accessories are top quality stuff and worth every penny

Billy, if I was to lower my Fatboy rear 1" will i need to do the front end too?

Love that Beast

Could you put a 6-speed or 5-speed in that configuration?

Those Troublelhead clutch baskets were such garbage. I went through about 4 of them things when I owned my Troublehead. I can honestly say I don't miss that turd. I put well over 100k miles on it, and the cost of ownership equally equated to its mileage at $1 per mile. LOL Constantly threw money at it.