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Cycle Source May 7, 2026 1:40 PM

Michael Lange has spent a lifetime around old Harley-Davidson race iron, and it shows in every detail of this 1946 factory WR racing machine. Michael walks through a one-of-a-kind WR he originally built in 1984 and finished in his own style, blending period-correct race hardware with a privateer look. The two-tone scallop paint, added chrome, and careful detailing give the bike personality without taking away from its racing roots. Underneath it all is the real deal—a 750cc all-ball-bearing motor, Edison Splitdorf magneto, close-ratio 3-speed gearbox, factory MR3 racing carburetor, narrow WR tanks, WR saddle, and an early Harley front fork that racers used under AMA rules to keep weight down. There’s real history behind this machine too. According to Michael, it was raced by Marvin McKee out of Omaha, Nebraska at the Springfield Mile in 1952. That alone puts this bike in a special category, but hearing Michael tell the story takes it even further. He shares how he got started in motorcycles, from his first minibike to owning a 1948 UL flathead for over 50 years, and how that path led him into building Harley engines and race motors. With more than four decades of experience racing board-track and mid-century flat-track bikes, his knowledge shows in every inch of this WR. This isn’t just a vintage racer—it’s a piece of history kept alive by someone who’s lived it. #HarleyWR #HarleyDavidson #FlatTrack #BoardTrack #VintageHarley #RaceBike #CycleSource #OutOfFocus #GarageBuilt #MotorcycleHistory #ClassicHarley #HarleyRacing #WRRacer 👉THIS AND MORE STREAMING NOW ON CYCLE SOURCETV.COM Learn more about the Cycle Source Channel here. https://www.youtube.com/@TheCycleSource?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@CycleSourceTV/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links: 👉 Cycle Source TV Website: https://cyclesourcetv.com/ 👉 Cycle Source Website: https://cyclesource.com/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram (CSM): https://www.instagram.com/cyclesourcemagazine/ 👉 Instagram (CSTV): https://www.instagram.com/cyclesourcetv/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesourcemag 📩 For business inquiries: info@cyclesource.com ============================== ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sZyTJ3t1g0 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sofYseKOnq8 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkhgiGEaTI 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-Sw2mobbo 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hixy-GRiyPA 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuSRrvLljyY 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4yhUk9GtpY 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM9Cr2pl4wQ 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLX_w_Rf7w 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7VkqEjqFAk 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMuw1BuXKzI 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID7Gj3WhCLM

Michael Lange has spent a lifetime around old Harley-Davidson race iron, and it shows in every detail of this 1946 factory WR racing machine.

Michael walks through a one-of-a-kind WR he originally built in 1984 and finished in his own style, blending period-correct race hardware with a privateer look. The two-tone scallop paint, added chrome, and careful detailing give the bike personality without taking away from its racing roots.

Underneath it all is the real deal—a 750cc all-ball-bearing motor, Edison Splitdorf magneto, close-ratio 3-speed gearbox, factory MR3 racing carburetor, narrow WR tanks, WR saddle, and an early Harley front fork that racers used under AMA rules to keep weight down.
There’s real history behind this machine too. According to Michael, it was raced by Marvin McKee out of Omaha, Nebraska at the Springfield Mile in 1952. That alone puts this bike in a special category, but hearing Michael tell the story takes it even further.

He shares how he got started in motorcycles, from his first minibike to owning a 1948 UL flathead for over 50 years, and how that path led him into building Harley engines and race motors. With more than four decades of experience racing board-track and mid-century flat-track bikes, his knowledge shows in every inch of this WR.

This isn’t just a vintage racer—it’s a piece of history kept alive by someone who’s lived it.

#HarleyWR #HarleyDavidson #FlatTrack #BoardTrack #VintageHarley #RaceBike #CycleSource #OutOfFocus #GarageBuilt #MotorcycleHistory #ClassicHarley #HarleyRacing #WRRacer

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Cycle Source May 6, 2026 6:00 PM

A 1977 Ironhead, bought in a box from a garage in Miami and brought back to life with a clear vision and a lot of hands-on work. In this episode of Shop Talk, Dan Whelan breaks down his numbers-matching Harley build and the old-school style that guided every decision. What started as a pile of parts turned into a lean, stripped-down machine with real 1970s attitude. Dan kept the spirit of the original bike intact while adding the right custom touches. He walks through the 4-inch-under springer, 19-inch front wheel, Frisco tank, narrow bars, custom triple tree, mid controls, handmade foot pegs, and a rear fender he cut and shaped himself. The paint from Time Warp in Utah brings it all together with lace detail and a race-inspired number 13 that fits the bike perfectly. This build wasn’t meant to be a showpiece. Dan wanted a small, aggressive around-town bike with a drag-strip feel, and that’s exactly what he ended up with. It’s tight, purposeful, and full of personal fabrication work. His background as a machinist shows up in the details, but so does his upbringing. Growing up around Swedish choppers with his dad left a mark, and you can see that influence in the stance and simplicity of this Ironhead. This is a garage-built bike with a clear vision and the skill to back it up. #Ironhead #Sportster #HarleyDavidson #OldSchoolChopper #CustomMotorcycle #CycleSource #ShopTalk #GarageBuilt #BuiltNotBought #SpringerFrontEnd #FriscoTank #MotorcycleBuild #ChopperCulture 👉CYCLE SOURCE TV SUBSCRIBERS SAW THIS BIKE LAST WEEK! 👉THIS AND MORE STREAMING NOW ON CYCLE SOURCETV.COM Learn more about the Cycle Source Channel here. https://www.youtube.com/@TheCycleSource?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@CycleSourceTV/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links: 👉 Cycle Source TV Website: https://cyclesourcetv.com/ 👉 Cycle Source Website: https://cyclesource.com/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram (CSM): https://www.instagram.com/cyclesourcemagazine/ 👉 Instagram (CSTV): https://www.instagram.com/cyclesourcetv/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesourcemag 📩 For business inquiries: info@cyclesource.com ============================== ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sZyTJ3t1g0 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sofYseKOnq8 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkhgiGEaTI 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-Sw2mobbo 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hixy-GRiyPA 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuSRrvLljyY 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4yhUk9GtpY 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM9Cr2pl4wQ 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLX_w_Rf7w 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7VkqEjqFAk 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMuw1BuXKzI 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID7Gj3WhCLM

A 1977 Ironhead, bought in a box from a garage in Miami and brought back to life with a clear vision and a lot of hands-on work.

In this episode of Shop Talk, Dan Whelan breaks down his numbers-matching Harley build and the old-school style that guided every decision. What started as a pile of parts turned into a lean, stripped-down machine with real 1970s attitude.

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Cycle Source May 4, 2026 6:00 PM

Chrome can make or break a custom build, and the difference between average and show-quality is everything. In this episode of Cycle Source, we head just outside St. Paul, Minnesota to Dubois Custom Polishing & Plating, where Gary and his crew turn raw, rough parts into flawless chrome finishes. This is a real-deal look inside a working plating shop. From blasting and sanding to copper, nickel, and chrome, you’ll see every step it takes to get that deep, mirror finish builders chase. Along the way, Gary breaks down the science behind the shine, including how proper metal prep, tank chemistry, rack setup, and custom anodes all play a role in getting chrome into the tight spots most shops struggle with. More than anything, this episode shows why high-end chrome work costs what it does. It’s not just dipping parts in a tank. It’s hours of polishing, problem solving, repetition, and experience that only comes from doing it day in and day out. If you’re into custom motorcycles, hot rods, fabrication, paint, or old-school craftsmanship, this one pulls back the curtain on a process most people never get to see. 👉SUBSCRIBERS ON CYCLE SOURCE TV HAVE ALREADY SEEN THIS! 👉THIS AND MORE STREAMING NOW ON CYCLE SOURCETV.COM #CycleSource #ChromePlating #JandDPlating #CustomMotorcycles #MetalPolishing #NickelChrome #HotRodCulture #CustomBike #Fabrication #ShopTour ✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@CycleSourceTV/?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Important Links: 👉 Cycle Source TV Website: https://cyclesourcetv.com/ 👉 Cycle Source Website: https://cyclesource.com/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram (CSM): https://www.instagram.com/cyclesourcemagazine/ 👉 Instagram (CSTV): https://www.instagram.com/cyclesourcetv/ 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesourcemag 📩 For business inquiries: info@cyclesource.com ============================== ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sZyTJ3t1g0 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sofYseKOnq8 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNkhgiGEaTI 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-Sw2mobbo 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hixy-GRiyPA 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuSRrvLljyY 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4yhUk9GtpY 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM9Cr2pl4wQ 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLX_w_Rf7w 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7VkqEjqFAk 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMuw1BuXKzI 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID7Gj3WhCLM

Chrome can make or break a custom build, and the difference between average and show-quality is everything. In this episode of Cycle Source, we head just outside St. Paul, Minnesota to Dubois Custom Polishing & Plating, where Gary and his crew turn raw, rough parts into flawless chrome finishes.
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