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Thank you Billy for letting us into your life. You’ve inspired this 61 year old to get his 1971 Electra glide back on the road so I can pass it down to my son. Salud Mr. Billy Lane.
Would be awesome if you did these for all of your build off episodes. Hearing the stories and your appreciation for what it gave you and the motorcycle community is incredible. I know it chamged the course of my life. Thanks Billy!
You have inspired more people than you will ever know. You showed people what you can do with normal tools and a welder. Motorcycle Mania was a great show and Jesse is obviously a great talent, but the average person doesn't have access to those kind of tools. I built my first bike after watching the first biker build off. Wasn't great, but it was something that I built myself. I still one of your books from about 15 years ago. Thank you for showing us what can be done with heart and determination.
I was an airplane mech in the Navy. Watching you guys using the tools of the trade doing things I totally understood got my blood pumping. It seems like there is new interest in bikes lately , and it’s good to see you still leading the charge! I’m recovering from strokes and heart surgery, but after seven years recovery I’ve got the drive to one day ride again.
Billy, we're all grateful for all you did in the motorcycle industry. I really enjoyed this. Someone needs to explain to me where twenty years went. Stay in the wind!
I was at the old Full Throttle Saloon I believe 03 or 04 and you had a chopper in burnout pit and couldn't get it started come to find out you were out of gas. Lol you changed the industry and the passion I still have today for motorcycles. Thank you
Biker Build Off was my favorite show back in the day!! Living in Florida since 1980, I remember watching you for the first time, and thinking WOW this guy is really good, and he's local. I'm still amazed at how quickly you guys could put together a custom motorcycle, and not only make it look incredible, but ride it long distance to the show. Awesome back then, and you're still awesome today brother!! Love your channel, all the best, Ride On Billy Lane....
Great series it breaks my heart to see what has happened with the bike industry with so much shit that is going on in this country we need another resurgence to bring motorcycle back into the mainstream again watched all of the shows when they were aired and use some of the techniques that you showed on the show love working on bikes and still a true gear head at heart keep doing what you do ✌️
Really exciting hearing all the backstories Billy. Keep em coming 😃 Always thought, how awesome it would be, when you do a build off against Jesse James. Even now 20 years later with both of you have grown your skill level constantly up. Could´t imagine what awesome bikes that would bring to life! 🤟
Thanks Billy, just curious, what happened to Nick? It would be interesting to hear about some of the other builders, most people know about Larry but it would be nice to hear about a lot of the other people who were on the build off shows, thanks again for all you share, it's definitely helped with working on my bike
I’m 34 years old and I remember watching motorcycle mania and biker build off when I was young and it changed my life till this day. I looked up to you, jesse and Larry for all my life. Thanks for this great insight video it would be cool if you could do some for the other bike build offs you were in. Thanks billy.
That's crazy I remember watching all of those shows and out of all those you and Larry became my favorites. 20 years later I'm still a huge fan. Rip Larry 🙏
Watching Motorcycle mania and biker build off when I was a teenager was the catalyst for me to start putting together my own bikes. I didn’t have anyone to get me into motorcycles… You, Jesse and Indian Larry were my biggest inspiration for getting on 2 wheels. Could never thank you enough for helping steer me as a young kid towards a life of building and riding choppers.
Billy Lane is a massive part of motorcycle history and in particular the custom choppers,yes 20 years have passed but the reality is that it might aswell have been yesterday or 60yrs ago makes no difference between whenever and now because the contributions and innovations of a creative and talented builder have made the history books and help change and revolutionize and evolutionize the world of motorcycle manufacturing and riding culture and lifestyle in the past present and the future! Thank you Billy Lane!
Hey bro, it's been a really cool ride all of these years. It's hard to believe it's already been 20 years! But time hasn't changed much except your talent! Can't wait to see more brother! PEACE ✌️
Those were the shows that got me set on owning Harleys and a love for a chopper. It took me years to get to the point where I could pick up a Panhead and Knucklehead. 20 years goes buy fast, congratulations on your success over the years. I watch all your RU-vid videos to this day.
Your a friggin legend Billy! I was working as a motorcycle mechanic at an import dealership in those days and we would all hang out after work and watch the build off series it was a great time. Hearing that you weren’t even paid for it makes it that much cooler, like I said Legend….
The 1st Build off definitely changed my life. Watching you bend metal over your leg to make the tank showed me at 19-20 years old, that a guy didn’t need special tools to do metal work. We met at an Easyriders event in San Diego I think it was 05 or 06. You were really cool, we overheard where the whole crew was staying and hung out at the hotel bar with everyone and had a blast. You pushed Warren down the ramp on a luggage cart, it was hilarious. People always say don’t meet your heroes, but for me, you were the exception to that rule.
A lot of those riding shots were from my sidecar rig, surprised you didn’t mention that. Otherwise, thanks for the memories, I still am proud of the work I did on those early Biker Buildoff videos, as well as Motorcycle Mania 1 and 2.
Very cool of you to take us through that. A behind the scenes look at the start of a great series. I'm in the industry (broadcast mma events) working with the broadcast production team so its really cool to hear the production side that no one sees. I live by the motto "Life is about Moments". You've had so many. Here's to many more. I'll be watching. Thanks Billy.
The best episodes of the biker build off series in my opinion are, the Indian Larry episodes. The Billy Lane episodes and the Trevelen episodes. I could watch any of those over and over...
There are 3 episodes from Biker build-off that are my absolute favorite. This one, the one with you and Indian Larry and the epsode where Russell Mitchell build a trike. Has it been 20 years...? Damn.. Time sure is in a hurry.
Awesome, it was you and Larry, and the Biker Build Off that really started me wanting to build bikes, not just work on them, which I do to this day, for a little custom shop, over here in the UK, in fact I'm just starting to gather all the bits for my next personal bike, which will have a few Billy Lane / Indian Larry inspired twists. Aaaaand I still have my original Choppers Ink denim Chore Coat, which still gets worn with pride... Keep building Billy, you, along with Indian Larry have been an important influence in my life, would love the chance to meet you one day, especially if you ever visit the UK................ Ride safe & all the best to you, and your family, and for the next ''Sons of Speed'. MLLR
Hey Billy, I do not exaggerate when I say this first episode changed my life when it first aired. I was going down a very different path dictated by others but this opened my eyes to ‘staying true’ to one’s self. Amazing is the power of motorcycles and the people who share this passion. Still enjoy watching this episode to this day. Ride safe.
thanks for being a part of this bikelife billy. my dad raised me on old chops, and taught me how to make everything from scratch, youve always been an inspiration. keep doing what your doing man. and if your evr in cali. kets go for a ride!! shiny side up bro!
I remember reading The Horse religiously & watching that very first episode of BBO. Loved Miss Behavin' one of the baddest bikes that I ever laid eyes on. Want to thank you for inspiring me to get involved with bikes. I was also wondering where Miss Behavin' is now. Thanks once again Billy for many years of riding inspiration.
I absolutely loved all of the biker build off videos, it really got me interested in metal work and now because of that and a turn of faith I’m a sheet metal artisan on military A/C and I love it, one of the most rewarding jobs I have done !
I drive by your old shop every day in Melbourne. We miss you down here in Brevard County. It's really cool to see how far you've come. Hard work pays off!
I like how humble Billy is, Motorcycle Mania definitely peaked my interest in bikes but once they featured Billy maaaan I was hooked. Billy's chill/laid back attitude and the fact you tell he's a genuine guy made me a huge fan of his.
Loved this show. Part of me would like to see it make a comeback, but another part says let her sleep. Keep the videos coming Billy, your episodes are largely the reason I even watched the series.
Wow Brother, didn't know how pivotal Your part was in all that. Biker build off was the best of the last of my TV viewing time. I actually recorded all the episodes on VHS and watched many times. those cassettes are up at the cottage to this day. Excellent to see You Happy and still at it today. Thank You for the Top Notch Entertainment Brother.
Billy your bikes are amazing,your story is amazing,looking back at 20 years ago I saw a cocky kid.Now I see an amazing man who has used every break in life to rocket forward. keep doing what you do man it's incredible.
This video brings back early childhood memories for me. I was 10 when this show came out. It was one of my favorite shows to watch with my dad. I remember I started drawing sketches of chopper ideas soon after watching this show for the first time. I didn’t think they were any good but my mom encouraged me to send them out. I sent them to the Martin Brothers mainly because I was a twin and had a connection to them being brothers building bikes together. But I remember them reaching out sending some hats and posters and stuff with a cool little note, that will always stand out to me. My favorite episode was with you and INDIAN LARRY tho!! Two of the most hardcore bikers/builders from that show
Thank you for both helping shift the industry and returning to it. Truly appreciate what you (and Warren) do. It's been almost 20 years since I first crashed on your couch too. Keep forging new content!
Man it seems like it was yesterday Time sure does fly Great success to you for years to come. I went to Fla and had to visit your shop back then I have pics stashed somewhere Keep on Keeping on👍🇩🇪
Man watching this was nostalgic. It was GBB that got me interested in bikes. The fact you guys didn't have drones or gopros and got that road footage using a van, helicopters, and big -ass cameras shooting to tape is absolutely mindblowing. Awesome narration Billy
This is where I first found you and your amazing works of art, I became such a huge fan of yours, the day my daughter was born I convinced my wife to give her the middle name lane, 8-28-04 then we lost my 2nd idol Indian Larry RIP !! I was also just in Melbourne and your old shop is a golf cart place.. I never stopped following you and your artwork.. your knowledge of everything is insane.. one of your biggest fans keep it going please build something that “blows” everyone’s mind..
I'm so glad that you're making videos on you-tube and still helping me keep my dreams on two wheels. I remember where I was when I 1st saw that episode on tv! I was working part time as a dispatcher at the sheriff's office during college over nights and most of the time it was quiet and I could watch tv at my station. Man, thank you very much for what you do; you and your work have inspired me more than you know.
I still watch these. I grew up just north of you in merritt island. I was 21 when this came out and riding an old ironhead, you and paul cox and indian larry were the role models and push i needed to chop that ol girl and start expanding my skillsets. Im no pro like you guys but ive made some cool harleys since. Not just the satisfaction of a good show but Yall helped bring a push to alot of ppl to get their feet wet choppin bikes in their garage and creating cool shit.
Man I was in high school when this episode came out.. But you and Jesse james were the coolest guys I'd ever seen on TV.. And I'm sure is a big part of why I still ride to this day!!
It was a changing point in all of our lives when you all did what you did..it will always be the changing point how we all viewed the way that the choppers were built, and the you of all people billy went through so many changes,hard changes in life,but you push on an back stronger than ever,you'll always be one of my true idols, 1 day hope to cross roads with you,bro......may good always bless you an your family........
It’s hard to believe that was 20 years ago-I loved the Biker build-off series. Never missed one, and watched all the reruns too. I’ve got a bad back I wrecked working so I ride a ‘07 soft tail Nighttrain in the denim black. That’s my baby, love her till death.
This series put a burning desire in me to build a chopper. Little did I know that our crew would put out over 10 choppers and countless other customized bikes before our decline in 2008.. My chopper which was called "outlaws ace" was decked out in the 45 cal casings in all the grips, forward controls, risers and bolt covers. Thank you billy for sharing your passion thru the build offs and thru social media. You are a icon in the motorcycle world and I look forward to what the future holds for you. Please continue to do the recap video from the build offs. I really enjoyed this one.
I was 16 in the uk when this aired I still watch them now . Very inspirational stuff and I started building custom bikes in my 20s winning trophies and magazine covers then started building for other ppl . I’m just building my dream bike now “wcc Cfl” thanks for bbo . I’m coming to Florida next week for biketober fest will you be there ?
Miss Behavin' has all the og Choppers Inc. Stuff I have on my oldest bike... Ball end milled grips, six gun risers, Devils tongue foot controls. Some of yall don't know about that.
Love your bikes and am a fan from the biker build off days. Wish the show would return. Call on the name of Jesus Christ, He is the only one that can save us. Take care Billy. Psycho Billy Cadillac 3 coming soon?
I would have voted for you anyway because I love your style. I think you build some of the best-looking motorcycles in the industry. Plus I ain't voting for anyone wearing shorts on a motorcycle. Ride safe Billy
Thank you Billy! Biker build-off and Motorcycle Mania was very entertaining and inspirational for me, definitely helped push me to making a business of mine own years later. Maybe you can bring back a new biker build-off series, would be epic?! Thanks again buddy!
The best bike shows back then... they need to bring them all back ... there no bike shows on anymore..... I'm burned out on gold rush stuff.... just watching this video and listening to what went on behind the scenes is way better than anything that's on TV... thanks for sharing this is cool!!
Hey man, love the throw back on the series, ironically I was involved myself in the very last episode filmed for the series.. having worked with Scott Webster at Leroy- Thompson choppers… was an experience and part of my life I personally will always appreciate and be grateful for… great memories.. no doubt.
At least in the early days reality television was really just a documentary series & that is why it was good to watch. That has gone away a long time ago and now it is the fakest thing on TV and that included cartoons. The only way to make a show like biker build off today is to do it on youtube & have everyone film themselves.
Hard to believe it's been 20 years! The Blow bike series got me all fired up again lol. I've been collecting parts, and finally getting ready to build my first chopper. Love the channel.
I always loved biker build off because you had to ride to an event. Motorcycle Mania 3, history of the chopper, and the episode with you and Indian Larry are my favorite bike ones to watch after all these years.
Great video, you are the best! Your extreme knowledge and willingness to share it, is so amazing. Thank you for that and all the good you do to show the importance of dedication and a passion for what you believe in! Keep on making these videos and safe travels.Thanks
Billy your the man buddy the series was one of my favs I still to this day put the old episodes back on when I fabricating in the shop thanks for all the deadly footage billy and background stories to fill it all in much love my guy 🤘
I'd like to see Billy, Jesse and a few other builders do a new show together. Indian Larry would've been great to see again as well. He's definitely missed and did phenomenal work. Almost every show was better than the last. I enjoy your RU-vid videos today but I'd love to see you on another Weekly show for the next 20 years. You're definitely a legend in the motorcycle world and your work speaks for itself. Be safe and have a good one brother
What a cool video man, I'll never forget watching those TV shows. I thought all you guys are bad asses and were total inspirations...so glad your doing you tube man, always continue to watch your channel brother. Congrats on all your success.
biker build off was the spark that ignited my passion for custom bikes and engineering. 20 years later im still bike mad, im a welder fabricator by trade and build custom motorcycles in my free time. thankyou for the passion Billy.
That's some really cool insight into how it all happened. I still love to go back and rewatch just about all of them from time to time. Still inspires me to go into the garage and do something. I was on vacation back in those days and the wife wanted to do the whole theme park thing. I said fine but as long as we can go to .. and she stopped me and said I know where you want to go... Well you weren't there but we bough some shirts and I got to see where it happened. Years later at an Easy Rider show I got to finally meet you. With I could find some parts from back in the day for my shovel that I finally was able to get. Every any plans on making some throw back parts?
I became a fan when I watched that first show. Have always had great respect for you and your work. I am really enjoying your youtube videos as well. Great job Sir!
Always loved your work Billy, would be cool to see a tribute video with you talking about nick fredella after his recent passing, as a lot of us never got to meet him but he seemed like a big part of what you did back in the biker build off days. 🍻
Love ya Billy! Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us out here! If there was only one thing i could say, it would be you are inspiring! Be good, two wheels down.
Simply bad ass, man! Thank you for everything you have done for the industry. You were such an influence on me, the shows gave me enough confidence to go to work for my local Harley dealership in Modesto, CA. I was a service mechanic.
Thanks for sharing the history of the show! I just watched you and Indian Larry's buildoff again, that one was my favorite. Keep on wrenching! Love this stuff
Exceelent vidoe as always, I have learned alot about not necessarily having the right parts and pieces but making them work as you always do. Thanks for sharing your years of knowledge!! Braking my softail down to start paint this week, super stoked to get started. Looking forward to the next video, keep' em coming!!!
