Billy Bike Replica

[51FL]

Hey guys , im not sure if this is the right place or not . But here goes i am currently building a billy bike replica and am after any infomation and pics you guys may have that show some of the major details . I hope to hear from you all . Also if your stashing any chopper parts that can help me out please let me know i have cash or oem parts to trade

[Robert Luland]

Last time I checked, this was the AMCA forum. Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of old iron, not a butcher shop. Your question might be better answered on the Panhead site. Bob L http://www.hydra-glide.com/phpBB3/index.php

[51FL]

Hey dont take this the wrong way , but isnt there a period modified class now ? ... The billy bike is not a Butchered Bike ,Hell it had all its mounts minus the toolbox mount . I put this in the parking lot chatter for that reason . Do you have any pics or Knowledge of the bike to offer ?

[Chris Haynes]

Hey dont take this the wrong way , but isnt there a period modified class now ? ... The billy bike is not a Butchered Bike ,Hell it had all its mounts minus the toolbox mount . I put this in the parking lot chatter for that reason . Do you have any pics or Knowledge of the bike to offer ?

Once a non-chromed part is polished and chromed it is butchered.

[BNSONS]

I believe if he's posting on this AMCA forum then he belongs to the AMCA and has the right to post what he chooses.
Dave

[51FL]

Thanks BNSONS , im not looking to start an arguement on the validity of the degree of chopper the billy bike is , im just looking for some hard solid info on the parts used and for pics

[Lonnie]

Of the two bikes in "Easy Rider", the Billy Bike was the one best suited to riding cross-country. If you look at the movie, you can see the difference in the handling of the bikes, and Billy's bike was a much better ride.

I would suggest that you do the same thing that a friend did when he built a Captain America replica, get a copy of the movie on DVD so you can stop it and closely examine the details. Also, get a copy of the book "Harley-Davidson, The Good, the Bad and the Legendary" edited by Michael Dregni, which is a compilation of articles from different sources. There is a chapter on the Billy bike, from an article by David Edwards which first appeared in "Cycle World" magazine. It has some great photos of an exact replica commissioned by the late Otis Chandler for his museum in California.

Anyway, your build would not be the first and we all have seen some shoddy examples. With the right amount of research, time and (of course) cash, it could be one of the best. And good luck.

[Chris Haynes]

I am putting together a Knuck bobber. I have been swap meeting to find parts that had previously been polished or plated. I don't want to ruin a good part by plating or polishing it.

[RichO]

Billy bike

51FL, They have been constructing replica's lately of pre-1900 steam powered motorcycles and up. Stockers, modifieds, choppers, it's all two-wheeled history. The foreward of the AMCA states, 'the preservation of OUR two-wheeled history". If your names on the pinkslip it's yours to do what you like. Some people won't agree but some will. Those that don't can visit the other threads. Next year I reach the magic number and can claim the Bud Catlett rule and ride whatever I feel like regardless of the vintage. After all it's about the people AND motorcycles. Thanks be given we live in America (freedom of choice) and the AMCA is inclusive of all it's history.

[Chris Haynes]

Next year I reach the magic number and can claim the Bud Catlett rule and ride whatever I feel like regardless of the vintage.

Rich,
Can you share that rule with us?

[RichO]

Bud Catlett Rule

The National put that rule in to effect probally about 20 years ago or so. If a rider on a National Road Run is 65 years of age or older he or she can participate on a machine younger that 35 years of age. Reason was that gentleman like Bud and John Cameron, and others had physical issues that made it hard on them to ride on the older machines which at that time was no older than say 1955 or so. They had payed their dues so to speak and wanted to share in the fun with their peers. Can't find nothing wrong with that, can you? It least when John showed up at Burrego Springs on his 80's Susuki he had an Excelsior decal on his tank.

[Robert Luland]

Hold the presses here! I never told this person not to post here. I only provided him an avenue to take which I felt would yield him more input on his project but as usual some cold stone liberal twisted that into what he wanted to hear. Bob L

[Jerry Hatfield]

The Billy Bike

[QUOTE=Lonnie;109190]Of the two bikes in "Easy Rider", the Billy Bike was the one best suited to riding cross-country. If you look at the movie, you can see the difference in the handling of the bikes, and Billy's bike was a much better ride....

I tried looking at the movie. "Easy Rider" remains the only movie I've ever left before the ending.

[cdndewey]

Hold the presses here! I never told this person not to post here. I only provided him an avenue to take which I felt would yield him more input on his project but as usual some cold stone liberal twisted that into what he wanted to hear. Bob L

It kinda came across that way to me when I first read it.

[stbryson]

Hold the presses here! I never told this person not to post here. I only provided him an avenue to take which I felt would yield him more input on his project but as usual some cold stone liberal twisted that into what he wanted to hear. Bob L

"Last time I checked, this was the AMCA forum. Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of old iron, not a butcher shop. Your question might be better answered on the Panhead site. Bob L"

Well, I am a "cold stone" conservative, and your reply sure sounded to me like you didn't think his question belonged on this site. Maybe before you take on the mantle of misunderstood victim, you could re-read your posts? Or, you can just twist this into what you want to hear.

Take care,

Steve Bryson