That is a true museum piece. How lucky to have it. What fun to see it run. That was amazingly fast then. Ingenious guy who made it and it has lasted running this long. It looks in great condition.
Wow. I had never heard of an automatic intake valve till I saw this video and I've been doing mechanical work for close to 40 years. Thanks for the great details in the vid. The engine sounds beautiful at low RPMs with that big flywheel. Nice craftsmanship.
I would love to believe that I could’ve engineered this myself in 1905. I would love to believe that I could copy it and create it today; but I can’t. This is beautiful artwork.
Great job. Love looking at this vid every week. You would be the standout man at any motorcycle gathering, Not many people could claim to have built their whole M/cycle including the motor.
That is so creative .I can see you took your time with everything and did a great job . I pick things apart and did nothing but think how good that came out.
I think that's absolutely marvellous. Such low rpm too.. That would put a huge grin on my face every time I ridden it. Such fun.. Intact more fun than my vintage Royal Enfield! 😉
Nothing like an automatic intake valve to limit power and efficiency to a fraction of the potential. On the other hand, the Lucas ignition components more or less guarantee the engine will die before the copper fluid lines crystallize and break from vibration. Nicely done.
the fuel lines will cristallize...wow i want to smoke some of that shit... next you are gonna say what? that you and the mad scientist gotta rip apart the block, and replace the piston rings he fried????? ...
Automatic inlet valve: AKA the atmospheric inlet valve. Not uncommon in very early motorcycles and a very neat way of keeping a four-stroke engine as simple as possible. The inlet valve spring pressure could be varied with a handlebar mounted lever which acted as a throttle: small carburettors in those days were often the wick-type and were only used as a means of getting fuel and air into the cylinder but not as a throttle control. Nice machine. Well done you.
Ingenuity is not dead. Your work is proof of that. Now I will think about building one along roughly the same lines. Really, 15 - 30 mph is all I need.
That is what I call a close to decent vintage replica besides some things that makes it stand out a little from that time (things such as the fuel tank and speedo meter).
Rustic Rat Rod Bike, LOL This is amazing compared to the video I just watched, some hillbilly but some 4x4 wheels 33" on a lawnmower and tried to kill his dog with the blade now 3 ft in the air... dog tried to run under it but he kicked it last sec. Yea...., this is much better LOL
Excellent, congratulation. I know what work was involved. I worked 20 years to build the replicas of those 4 bikes I owned and rode between 1945 and 1955.
A nicely made video, I loved the 'five pops to a lampost' ride through the streets. I wonder how he got all the bits to fit, he must be a very good engineer.
WOW ... amazing! i can see the work - i actually know tga "seagul" carburetor ... "use full throttle for starting" mine had that instruction thanks 4 making/posting - wish yu had said 'things about it'
this thing is so kick-ass...I'm freakin' jealous!! Great job for reviving the old times in an era of prolific social media !!
love the low revs...so relaxing!
That is a true museum piece. How lucky to have it. What fun to see it run. That was amazingly fast then. Ingenious guy who made it and it has lasted running this long. It looks in great condition.
I would love to have one of those old school bikes. It’s hard to imagine why more people don’t remake old classics that were so cool
See, this right here...... is gorgeous. I'm very jealous of this person's skills, not gonna lie.
A delightful story, unfolds with just enough information at a nice pace, complete with friendly dogs who know their master's routine.
Wow. I had never heard of an automatic intake valve till I saw this video and I've been doing mechanical work for close to 40 years. Thanks for the great details in the vid. The engine sounds beautiful at low RPMs with that big flywheel. Nice craftsmanship.
Those automatic intake were common on early engines. Hit and miss engines had them. Also the first of the Wright Brothers engines used them.
Single cylinder De Dion Bouton engines up to around 1906 had what was called Atmospheric Inlet Valves. The cam only operated the exhaust valve.
Automatic inlet valves were used on very old engines and they were also used on racing engines in the 50s and 60s
I can appreciate & recognize the work that goes into this brilliant cycle !!!
As the kid said, that is TOO cool! You have my unending admiration for building this.
Great Job not to mention being really resourceful. It's always more gratifying to see what someone made than what sombody can buy.
So Well Said!!!
AGREED!!
Betulll
Looks like an automatic turn of the century motorcycle.Great job.
lol
Great to see that the old time home tinkerer and fabricator is alive & well in this modern plastic world. Great job!
Brilliantly planned and executed! The bike and the video!
Thank you for sharing! Nice castings, machine work, a work of art to us engineers who are motorcyclists!
Dude, this guy built a functioning ENGINE out of spare parts, and then built a bike around it.
Way cool, I wish I had that kind of technical skill.
I would love to believe that I could’ve engineered this myself in 1905.
I would love to believe that I could copy it and create it today; but I can’t. This is beautiful artwork.
Great job. Love looking at this vid every week. You would be the standout man at any motorcycle gathering, Not many people could claim to have built their whole M/cycle including the motor.
One of my favorite motor bikes. Loved the engine, the idea of 1905 style and technology. The perfect neighborhood cruiser.
Old school, harkening back to the beginning of it all. Well Done! Nicely composed video. As the kid on the bike said, "That is so cool!". Ditto.
thank god there are still men like this around in the 21st. century. well done!
This is the single coolest home built I've EVER seen!! Ingenious!!
Extremely interesting array of talents, sir. Very impressive. Human ingenuity at its peak! Thx for sharing!
Sweet build! Really impressed by all the old parts you're using. What a Craft!
Sounds nice too!
Very Cool Custom Bicycle, Sweet 👽👍🏻✨
That is so creative .I can see you took your time with everything and did a great job . I pick things apart and did nothing but think how good that came out.
My friend had several bikes, the oldest from 1915 and it was the same. nice job.
I think that's absolutely marvellous.
Such low rpm too..
That would put a huge grin on my face every time I ridden it.
Such fun..
Intact more fun than my vintage Royal Enfield! 😉
Nothing like an automatic intake valve to limit power and efficiency to a fraction of the potential. On the other hand, the Lucas ignition components more or less guarantee the engine will die before the copper fluid lines crystallize and break from vibration. Nicely done.
the fuel lines will cristallize...wow i want to smoke some of that shit... next you are gonna say what? that you and the mad scientist gotta rip apart the block, and replace the piston rings he fried????? ...
Nice classy bit of ingenuity and engineering you will never be stuck for ideas with your brains
thanks for the peak at an awesome piece of history in action.
You sir are a brilliant mechanic and craftsman !
Thats a good looking and a well built bike.I like the atmospheric intake valve.Period perfect!
Lucas points and it runs, amazing. Watched a friend get launched off his Triumph after messing with the points.....
That kid had it right ..... That's so cool !!!!
That would be pretty racey for 1905. Overhead valves even though the intake I believe is atmospherically operated. Neat project.
Absolutely incredible!!! An amazing achievement, well done sir!
Very cool. No need to go 70 mph to have fun. Just relax and putt around the neighborhood.
Now that is the most Steampunk motorcycle I've ever seen 👌🏻 Well done!
Какая приятная работа двигателя ,без перебоя,стабильная !!!!!!
i like the way this is thought out an shot.
Nice craftsmanship.
Enjoyed the bike.
Sound reminds me of a diesel BMW as it chugs around town. Strangely comforting.
Who got this recommended 10 years later?
This bicycle is amazing
Automatic inlet valve: AKA the atmospheric inlet valve. Not uncommon in very early motorcycles and a very neat way of keeping a four-stroke engine as simple as possible. The inlet valve spring pressure could be varied with a handlebar mounted lever which acted as a throttle: small carburettors in those days were often the wick-type and were only used as a means of getting fuel and air into the cylinder but not as a throttle control. Nice machine. Well done you.
Its one thing to own a cool machine it's quite another to build your own. Nice job.
Very cool! The sound of it idling reminds me of my old "Johnny Popper" tractor.
Ingenuity is not dead. Your work is proof of that. Now I will think about building one along roughly the same lines. Really, 15 - 30 mph is all I need.
That is what I call a close to decent vintage replica besides some things that makes it stand out a little from that time (things such as the fuel tank and speedo meter).
A Fantasticly built project and a fantasticly filmed video. A pleasure to watch. Thank you.
Superb....the real spirit of motorcycling! Great work.
I've been thinking about starting a project similar to this, though I'd like to use two VW cylinders to make a V-twin configuration.
This video makes me cry.
It’s beautiful.
Top shelf very nicely done. Thanks for building and sharing!
Thank you for this wonderful wonderful movies about a truly wonderful motobike..Loves it ...again..thanks.
This is one of the coolest things that I have seen it a while. Good work!
lucas , the prince of darkness !
DAMN THAT DEVIL!!!
😂😂😂😂
There used to be a joke why do Brits like to drink hot beer? Because of the Lucas refrigerator
Amazing work and very nice video. I hope to build one from an old jughead OHV Briggs some-day! Cheers!
way cool, would love to see sidecar basket with training wheels for the dog!
Iconic ingenuity at work! You have an amazing talent!
Great. How needs a Harley Davidson when exists such funny and original bikes :)
Absolutely briliant, first-class work. Well done and thanks for posting.
You invented another bike style: -The Rat Antique Bike. Very nice bike, Congrats.
Rustic Rat Rod Bike, LOL This is amazing compared to the video I just watched, some hillbilly but some 4x4 wheels 33" on a lawnmower and tried to kill his dog with the blade now 3 ft in the air... dog tried to run under it but he kicked it last sec.
Yea...., this is much better LOL
outstanding work! great fabrication and I love the VW head and cylinder reuse.
This is off the chart cool. I want one ! Great video! Thanks!!!
very cool, that's the best job I have seen yet. Very cool, looks like a blast to ride too, well done!
Very nice job. I see you have an 80cc motorised bicycle in your fleet. I like mine very much.
That's really cool. I see you have a cobra sitting out front, too.
Excellent, congratulation. I know what work was involved. I worked 20 years to build the replicas of those 4 bikes I owned and rode between 1945 and 1955.
Simply amazing,when you remember that we flew with only 25 HP this guy could be dangerous
very cool , and I would say I whittled the crank from an old pipe wrench . I am great at lying if you need others
Oh what a beautiful thing to see. And more beautiful even to hear. Thanks
Like the kid said: "that's so cool". You really did a great job filming and editing your video as well.
I think I'd name that bike "Poppin' Johnny".
Extra points for the engine and forks.
If you have to ask why, you just dont get it.
Well done mate, good to see you make the time to aggravate the itch.
well done, man!
The camerawork is stylish and effective. I'm not sure what you thought a telephoto lens would add to it.
Excellent job, very pleased to see your result! Thank you for sharing your extraordinary effort, my hat off for you!
that's the sound i'm after, my Royal Enfield Bullet is the closest one among my bikes, but still only half way close.
That’s amazing you made that yourself. Great bike
nice, love the camera work/ angles too
Like the kid said 'so cool'.
Nicely done sir!
You are my mechaincal inspiration. Simply amazing!
love the bronze on the rocker gear !
I love it...Doesn't get better than that..
ha ha you loonatic , great work , the world needs more like you and your great bikes , well done
that was certainly a lot of work . Remarkable !
Beautifully edited video. well done. though I was here for the engine is was amazed at the whole experience
Beautiful work done with that bike !
Great video and nice job! Would love to see a progress video on one of your projects.
Wonderful, skill and beauty.
Very nice work.
Congratulations!!
Ingenious home engineering. Great.
Work of art. Nice fleet.
Cool lil video...nice build, sir.
A nicely made video, I loved the 'five pops to a lampost' ride through the streets. I wonder how he got all the bits to fit, he must be a very good engineer.
Not a fella that ever goes to therapy I'd wager. Nice afternoon of riding.
Great job on the motor. Really nice sound, excellent video.
That's a masterpiece .............Thanks for showing it
This is amazing! Congratulations, for the bike of course and for the video too!
Man you sure have a lot of 'em. I'm envious.
WOW ... amazing! i can see the work - i actually know tga "seagul" carburetor ... "use full throttle for starting" mine had that instruction thanks 4 making/posting - wish yu had said 'things about it'