Kenny McClain: Dangers of a Repo Man to Engine Guru of Mean Street Cycles | One Gang Ep 095

Send us Fan MailKenny McLain - Founder of Mean Street Cycles | Harley-Davidson Engine BuilderIn 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 Worldwide00:22 Meet Kenny McClain: The Engine Guru01:16 Kenny's Early Life and Influences02:36 From Trouble to Triumph: Kenny's Journey04:28 The Birth of Mean Street Cycles07:23 Building a Reputation: Early Challenges11:37 Expanding Horizons: From Small Shop to Worldwide13:56 The Art of Engine Building14:57 The Evolution of Mean Street Cycles19:42 The Power of Social Media21:34 Challenges and Successes in the Motorcycle Industry26:06 Specializing in Harley Engines35:45 The Importance of Customization43:14 Sponsor Message: Butt Buffer44:06 Memorable Projects and Customers48:51 Challenges of Running a Small Business50:16 Supplementing Income with Side Businesses53:41 The Joy of Building Engines55:27 Collaborations and Industry Connections58:47 Keeping Up with Technology and Trends01:06:23 Advice for Aspiring Builders01:11:09 Personal Interests and Relaxation01:14:09 Speed Round and Closing RemarksConnect with Kenny: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenny.mclain.37/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennyshouseofhorsepower/?hl=enCheck Out Our Sponsors:LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/Butt Buffer: https://buttbuffer.com/Connect with Cycles Worldwide:Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide#KennyMcLain #HouseOfHorsepower #MeanStreetCycles #Sturgis2024 #BuffaloChip #MotorcyclePodcast #CustomBikes #MotorcycleShow #OneGangWorldwide #SturgisRally