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Kenny McClain: Dangers of a Repo Man to Engine Guru of Mean Street Cycles | One Gang Ep 095
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Kenny McLain - Founder of Mean Street Cycles | Harley-Davidson Engine Builder
In this episode of One Gang Worldwide, we sit down with Kenny McLain, owner of Mean Street Cycles and a true hands-on craftsman in the Harley world. Based out of his own independent shop, Kenny has built a reputation one bike at a time, specializing in custom engine work, performance tuning, and full-on V-twin revivals.
We walk through Kenny’s journey, from his early days turning wrenches to launching a small business with nothing but skill, sweat, and stubbornness. He shares the highs, the hard lessons, and the hilarious moments that come with running a shop where every build means something.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to One Gang Worldwide
00:22 Meet Kenny McClain: The Engine Guru
01:16 Kenny's Early Life and Influences
02:36 From Trouble to Triumph: Kenny's Journey
04:28 The Birth of Mean Street Cycles
07:23 Building a Reputation: Early Challenges
11:37 Expanding Horizons: From Small Shop to Worldwide
13:56 The Art of Engine Building
14:57 The Evolution of Mean Street Cycles
19:42 The Power of Social Media
21:34 Challenges and Successes in the Motorcycle Industry
26:06 Specializing in Harley Engines
35:45 The Importance of Customization
43:14 Sponsor Message: Butt Buffer
44:06 Memorable Projects and Customers
48:51 Challenges of Running a Small Business
50:16 Supplementing Income with Side Businesses
53:41 The Joy of Building Engines
55:27 Collaborations and Industry Connections
58:47 Keeping Up with Technology and Trends
01:06:23 Advice for Aspiring Builders
01:11:09 Personal Interests and Relaxation
01:14:09 Speed Round and Closing Remarks
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