WOW.... just WOW. This guy can build a bike

[harry76]

i was looking on youtube when i came across this video. Maybe its an oldie but i havent seen it. And its awesome what this guy can build. Check out his other bike builds..... I just wish this guy was my dad, grandad, neighbour. He is my hero

Motorcycle INDIAN/ERIE USA 1915 - YouTube

 

[ddesens]

Wow is right. Very impressive. True craftsman for sure.

 

[NorthMi]

Awesome Old Time Machinist/Mechanic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[2door]

Sort of puts things in perspective, doesn't it?
Wouldn't you like to spend an afternoon with that gentleman? A true talent with metal.
Hats off to him.
Thanks for sharing that vid, Harry.
Tom

 

[2door]

LOL does that mean you're going to use that old excuse, "The devil made me do it" ?
Tom

 

[sportscarpat]

I am very impressed. The guy has obviously mastered a wide range of skills. A lifetimes worth. Design, casting, machining, engine skills, brazing. Heck, what else? Electrical skills, painting. Yep that guy knows his stuff and all the rest of us don't even come close.
Pat

 

[Goat Herder]

Wow thats pretty awesome! Their is a life time of talent here for sure.

 

[Russell]

Whenever I run across a person with these kind of skills and talent, the first thought that comes to mind is "this man has traveled many roads in life
'. And when passes all that talent is lost. I take my hat off to him.

True old school

 

[sportscarpat]

Let's not lose those skills. Help the next guy along, pass on the information, and learn from others when you can.

 

[harry76]

Let's not lose those skills. Help the next guy along, pass on the information, and learn from others when you can.

Well said..... i think this site already has that going for it. I recently finished my first non-kit engine build, and without the help of a few others on here there is no way i could/would have completeted it. Other hobbies such as car building, there doesnt seem to be as much information sharing and help, but on this site most people seem genuinely happy to help out another builder.

I dont think any of us quite possess his skill set but we can do our best i guess

 

[Nashville Kat]

But know what?

he doesn't taste very good- Doeg

 

[Lance Portnoff]

nice lookin video

 

[Venice Motor Bikes]

If you look close, you can see the guy age more from start to finish! How many years do you think he had into that bike?

 

[oldtimer54]

But know what?

he doesn't taste very good- Doeg

?? What does that even mean ?? Can anyone translate?

 

[Goat Herder]

If you look close, you can see the guy age more from start to finish! How many years do you think he had into that bike?

Wow I just noticed that. I was so busy looking at the bike.
Somebody should mebbe invite this guy to our forum!

Let's not lose those skills. Help the next guy along, pass on the information, and learn from others when you can.

 

[Dan]

Wow is right! Just awesome. From scratch.

The reduction and spur gears! I am just trying to learn how to do that and it ain't easy. But looks to be some of the "simpler" parts of that work of art. Hand made/pounded fenders......

Truly amazing stuff. Old world craftsmanship at it's best.

 

[harry76]

If you look close, you can see the guy age more from start to finish! How many years do you think he had into that bike?

Check out the other bikes he built..... i wonder if he was working on multiple bikes at once?

 

[F_Rod81]

A tip of the hat to that bike and builder. Great work!

 

[rustycase]

WoW !

Really impressive work that old fellow did with his lathe and mill !
A master mechanic.

Tnx for the link, Harry.
rc

 

[nightcruiser]

Let's not lose those skills. Help the next guy along, pass on the information, and learn from others when you can.

All those skills are gonna be in China as soon as this guys generation passes on, what a shame...