It's 5/8/2020. Just put tires on my 76 Super Glide, I'm 66 and since 1978 I'm still twisting the throttle on it. One motor rebuild, SS carb, Quick Bob tank for distance, fourth paint job.
Hey Todd,My first Shovel was a "77" Superglide.I still think the Superglide Tank is the best looking Harley Tank Ever & Kept the Original tank from that BIke.When my son was born I mounted a bedside light in the Fuel Cap hole & it still sits beside his bed today 15 years later.NIce Bike Man!
Brings back memories. I remember looking at that model new at the dealer and swearing that I’d never spend that much money on a motorcycle. My 2009 ultra cost me $21,000. Ugh, what is wrong with me.
Beautiful machine...always been a fan of the superglide shovel,having had one back mid 80s ...a 74 year model... My plan was to keep it for ever, till some drunken bastard totaled it , still wish I had it.if I had money I'd buy it...
Nice to see another shovel that got some love. Trying to see clearly, looks like your frame is missing the two hole tab up front. It should be on the outer game tube in line with the lower motor mount crossbar. Might have been cut? My former ‘79 FXEF had them and my 1976 FXE has them and the highway pegs mount nicely there. If your frame & engine #’s match - they were likely cut off. Whomever bought after this video prob had no clue.
This was the Bike I wanted when I was a Teen... I loved the XL's & the FXE Super Glide's, Fat Bob's, Wide Glide's, & Low-Rider's... Those are still my favorite types of Bikes to ride... They became the FXR's and FXD's. I owned three of those and I loved them all... Nice old 1200... Peace, Stiletto :)
HuntingHarleys Mine was a 1979 1000cc XL Roadster Iron Head. I bought it at Killeen, Tx. Harley Davidson when I was Stationed with the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood, Texas... I had that one until my next one. It was a 1985 FXRC 1340 Low-Rider Custom. I loved my two first HD's, when I was young... I had a lot of good times in those days... :)
not in the same to the same degree. Here in Cali, no helmet law, prior to 86 when I started selling bikes into Hollywood, bikers were a rare thing. Girls would be leaning out of car windows screaming take me for a ride. if you didn't have a hottie on the back in an hour it was a bad day or you were WAY OUT of town! By 1987, girls would be, your the 100th guy to ask ME for a ride in an hour! All because of my selling FLH's into Hollywood making them trendy. Then the helmet law came out. When that happened here, you might as well leave the bike home if you wanted to met a hottie.
1981 FXS was my 1st Harley, which I bought new at Barger HD in Canoga Park CA. So that makes me particularly partial to FX models. I don't follow you on the 36 not 40 comment.
todd I was at Augusta Harley Davidson today. The salesman took me to the back and showed me a 1995 heritage softail. the only thing that was pretty bad was the saddlebags and seat were left in the sun. otherwise, the bike was nice. but he would sell it to me for $3000. what do you think?
A short time later another recall for front and rear brakes. Missing return spring rings to back the brake pads away from the disks. The rear brakes would overheat and boil the fluid which would build up pressure until near lockup. Disks would turn purple.
@@dwaynegoforth3246 I did have an overheating problem with the back caliper sticking. They made something like a hockey puck to put inside the piston, which supposedly absorbed heat.
I bought that same bike in 76 the only difference I see is mine also had kick start timing cover different and a black plate went on air cleaner cover said 1200 on and my pipes were different
The kicker was "optional". The FX always had them but one could put on an "optional" electric starter; while the FXE had an electric start only system and an optional kick starter. These pipes, while originals, were not available until 1977. I "recreated" this from a basic shovel with matching motor and frame. The tank is original paint but I had my painter paint a set of stock fender's to match. I was missing the correct 1200 air cleaner cover which they all had. The correct 1973-76 exhaust is extremely difficult to find, nearly all were thrown out, so either a bike has them, or chances you won't find it. But these slash muffler exhausts, while people disliked the quietness, they liked the look, so they saved them and they can be found. HD also sold them as accessory exhausts until 1984, so in that regards they are "technically" correct as a factory accessory.
my brother in law had one. Same tank I can't remember the number. each tank was numbered. also I remember a eagle emblem on the nose of the front fender.
VERY VERY nice! I just picked up an 85 FXRS to add to my stable. Needs some work, but enjoying every second of it. What's the gear whine? Generator drive?
The whine is coming from the primary cover where the primary chain is and the chain tensioner shoe is in contact with the chain, creating the "generator sound you think it is ,as i thought when i was a young boy.
Hi, I recently stumbled across your videos and I really like what you're doing. Its a true dream to make a living at what you love and I would like to do something similar if I can get enough ahead to get out of my day job. I'm sure you get stupid questions all the time but I gotta ask.. how much money can I expect to spend rebuilding my 74 ironhead? I'm going to pay someone to do it, because I did it last year and the results are less than desired. I also have an 09 fxdf but it don't compare.
@@HuntingHarleys mint rebuilt engine, or is that crusty? It seems to vary so much. I’m looking at a non running version but overall clean stored indoors
The hole correct exactly way it was, as far as "value" does not apply to all harleys, There's personal opinions and there's facts. What about the choppers of the late 60s and 70s ? They're not ruined. Truth is this complete originality for value get the first year pan shovel, or pan and then anything before that, this isn't my opinion. Same goes for classic cars, there's a reason people 72 and older. And then there's the restomods currently bringing twice and three times what an all original muscle car sales for. Unless it has 0 miles and you can never drive it.
whatever your willing to pay. The bike I got FREE, I sold it for $12,000 after doing a frame up rebuild mechanically and putting it back to stock which most of the parts used were also FREE. I lost $3000 on the sale. So, what is it worth?
. I've owned a 74 fxe similar to the one in the video a 1979 fxe and a 1980 fxwg all good shovels .it all comes down to the mechanic who rebuilds them and.how well they're kept up .oh yeah also had a 1980 xls ironhead also a.damn good machine all from the amf years. They don't scare me or a lot of other riders obviously ✌
It's 5/8/2020. Just put tires on my 76 Super Glide, I'm 66 and since 1978 I'm still twisting the throttle on it. One motor rebuild, SS carb, Quick Bob tank for distance, fourth paint job.
It runs good. They are, what they are. Nice machine!
Excellent machine. I love seeing these old Harleys being rebuilt properly!
Hey Todd,My first Shovel was a "77" Superglide.I still think the Superglide Tank is the best looking Harley Tank Ever & Kept the Original tank from that BIke.When my son was born I mounted a bedside light in the Fuel Cap hole & it still sits beside his bed today 15 years later.NIce Bike Man!
The thing sounds like a violin! what a piece of art and american engineering
Very cool 76. Great job
Brings back memories. I remember looking at that model new at the dealer and swearing that I’d never spend that much money on a motorcycle. My 2009 ultra cost me $21,000. Ugh, what is wrong with me.
The 21k was $2100 back in 79
I all about custom shovels and stuff but bikes like this one makes me want a near stock bike no chop or bob just clean rider
Rylea Peehi anyone can chop a bike, very few can ride them and keep them stock
@@HuntingHarleys very true
that is a PERFECT idle
Again,the sound of the engine; yummi !!
Beautiful bike. I love it !
Nice, would put the mirror on the left side. Seat, exhaust are not original. It doesn't have that Harley lope, at idle.
He needs a left side mirror for that.
Beautiful machine...always been a fan of the superglide shovel,having had one back mid 80s ...a 74 year model... My plan was to keep it for ever, till some drunken bastard totaled it , still wish I had it.if I had money I'd buy it...
I hope you find a way L. There’s always one out there for you.....
Nice to see another shovel that got some love. Trying to see clearly, looks like your frame is missing the two hole tab up front. It should be on the outer game tube in line with the lower motor mount crossbar. Might have been cut? My former ‘79 FXEF had them and my
1976 FXE has them and the highway pegs mount nicely there. If your frame & engine #’s match - they were likely cut off. Whomever bought after this video prob had no clue.
Certain FXEs for a few years came from the factory like this. This is one example
thanks. 1st nite light FXE tank I know of!!
This was the Bike I wanted when I was a Teen... I loved the XL's & the FXE Super Glide's, Fat Bob's, Wide Glide's, & Low-Rider's... Those are still my favorite types of Bikes to ride... They became the FXR's and FXD's. I owned three of those and I loved them all... Nice old 1200... Peace, Stiletto :)
1981 FXS Lowrider was my 1st bike. I bought it brand new from Barger Harley Davidson in Canoga Park
HuntingHarleys Mine was a 1979 1000cc XL Roadster Iron Head. I bought it at Killeen, Tx. Harley Davidson when I was Stationed with the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood, Texas... I had that one until my next one. It was a 1985 FXRC 1340 Low-Rider Custom. I loved my two first HD's, when I was young... I had a lot of good times in those days... :)
times were different, sex was free and easy
Lol....still is when you ride a Harley ')
not in the same to the same degree. Here in Cali, no helmet law, prior to 86 when I started selling bikes into Hollywood, bikers were a rare thing. Girls would be leaning out of car windows screaming take me for a ride. if you didn't have a hottie on the back in an hour it was a bad day or you were WAY OUT of town! By 1987, girls would be, your the 100th guy to ask ME for a ride in an hour! All because of my selling FLH's into Hollywood making them trendy. Then the helmet law came out. When that happened here, you might as well leave the bike home if you wanted to met a hottie.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!! Mr Todd
Take it easy !
1981 FXS was my 1st Harley, which I bought new at Barger HD in Canoga Park CA. So that makes me particularly partial to FX models. I don't follow you on the 36 not 40 comment.
Was that the shop sunny owned?
noisy cam gear sound i hear
I have one 1980 though mostly the same look.
Glorious!
a master with another masterpiece,tanks for sharing.
take it easy!
Beautiful bike! Fun fact: at 4:32 you say the bike was made in 1776! Were you in a historical mood? :)
There's something wrong with the engine . The bearings are way too loud .
Yes, definitely. Primary chain too tight??
nice , there is one on Craigslist up here in Pa one owner all orig very nice , asking 10,
Oh yeah trike had Flathead and some fat Mickey Thompsons. What memories. Keep up the good work.
todd I was at Augusta Harley Davidson today. The salesman took me to the back and showed me a 1995 heritage softail. the only thing that was pretty bad was the saddlebags and seat were left in the sun. otherwise, the bike was nice. but he would sell it to me for $3000. what do you think?
One recall on the 76 models, front caliper bolts were replaced.
A short time later another recall for front and rear brakes. Missing return spring rings to back the brake pads away from the disks. The rear brakes would overheat and boil the fluid which would build up pressure until near lockup. Disks would turn purple.
@@dwaynegoforth3246 I did have an overheating problem with the back caliper sticking. They made something like a hockey puck to put inside the piston, which supposedly absorbed heat.
I bought that same bike in 76 the only difference I see is mine also had kick start timing cover different and a black plate went on air cleaner cover said 1200 on and my pipes were different
The kicker was "optional". The FX always had them but one could put on an "optional" electric starter; while the FXE had an electric start only system and an optional kick starter. These pipes, while originals, were not available until 1977. I "recreated" this from a basic shovel with matching motor and frame. The tank is original paint but I had my painter paint a set of stock fender's to match. I was missing the correct 1200 air cleaner cover which they all had. The correct 1973-76 exhaust is extremely difficult to find, nearly all were thrown out, so either a bike has them, or chances you won't find it. But these slash muffler exhausts, while people disliked the quietness, they liked the look, so they saved them and they can be found. HD also sold them as accessory exhausts until 1984, so in that regards they are "technically" correct as a factory accessory.
HuntingHarleys Todd you are so knowledgable, can't stop watching your videos, Thank you my friend!
C est quoi ce petit bruit qu on entend à chaque accélération et décélération ?
my brother in law had one. Same tank I can't remember the number. each tank was numbered. also I remember a eagle emblem on the nose of the front fender.
great site and great info, thanks for sharing your knowledge
VERY VERY nice! I just picked up an 85 FXRS to add to my stable. Needs some work, but enjoying every second of it. What's the gear whine? Generator drive?
Its a shovel. They all sound that way.
The whine is coming from the primary cover where the primary chain is and the chain tensioner shoe is in contact with the chain, creating the "generator sound you think it is ,as i thought when i was a young boy.
Boy that accessory "ribbed "air cleaner cover would pop wouldn't it?
that 'bad' look is from OEM cad plating
thank God the amf decal wasnt on that beautiful tank
LUCIOUS
My father traded his trike that he built from scratch for a sporty a bit newer than this one. What a beautiful Harley.
Il rumore del motore non mi pare tanto convincente!!
they were a stock option until 1984
about 5 times then you can ever hope to sell it for. Best of luck with it.
Love that 150 MPH speedo. Hope springs eternal.
it was Never about speed Something Else ALTOGETHER
and the odometer say's...... almost 1976 !!!! cool
I have a 78 FXE and it is identical to your machine
Hi, I recently stumbled across your videos and I really like what you're doing. Its a true dream to make a living at what you love and I would like to do something similar if I can get enough ahead to get out of my day job. I'm sure you get stupid questions all the time but I gotta ask.. how much money can I expect to spend rebuilding my 74 ironhead? I'm going to pay someone to do it, because I did it last year and the results are less than desired. I also have an 09 fxdf but it don't compare.
thanks again!
odometer = 19979,.. year is 1979 3:02
Not interested in what its worth or could be worth. Its mine for better or worse. Thanks for your reply.
It's just begging for open exhaust by the new owner..
Hell no....
The seat is not correct
Its a Mustang seat. More comfortable than the original
Are these liberty edition worth much? Currently looking at flh?
Mint around 12 to 15k
@@HuntingHarleys mint rebuilt engine, or is that crusty? It seems to vary so much. I’m looking at a non running version but overall clean stored indoors
Think under 10k original miles, original paint, machine like new not restored
He says 1776 twice :-)
Because I was discussing why this is s bicentennial edition
the whine sounds correct to me for having new gears meshing with a stock exhaust
Curt Ray whole bike was just rebuilt, but I had to paint the fenders to match the original tank
Around $5200.?
brilliant
I hated that dash. I always thought harley was just lazy by using that dash like that. Bike is nice.
you mean you had an option to get another muffler
1776 ??? LOL...
Well, he's just trying to be patriotic! Ha.
is a very good deal
Trust AMF to use tacky decals....
plan on spending in excess of 10k. the only value is what you put on it.
do you want to sell it
thanks for the info
Nice like gas tank
them mufflers got to go ,h-d could have came up with a different design cigar pipes just dont do it
nooo.. it was made in 1976.. not 1776...
Correct. I might of miss spoke.
he said made in 1776....so thats how we won the war, we rode harleys vs their horses
The hole correct exactly way it was, as far as "value" does not apply to all harleys, There's personal opinions and there's facts. What about the choppers of the late 60s and 70s ? They're not ruined. Truth is this complete originality for value get the first year pan shovel, or pan and then anything before that, this isn't my opinion. Same goes for classic cars, there's a reason people 72 and older. And then there's the restomods currently bringing twice and three times what an all original muscle car sales for. Unless it has 0 miles and you can never drive it.
What the hell is winning?
Cam lash
that is not original exhaust
What is whining ? Sounds terrible.
Cam gear. Not everyone knows how to set up cam gear lash
funny
whats this bikes worth?
whatever your willing to pay. The bike I got FREE, I sold it for $12,000 after doing a frame up rebuild mechanically and putting it back to stock which most of the parts used were also FREE. I lost $3000 on the sale. So, what is it worth?
Nice bike except for that stupid exhaust pipe
that whining sound is horrible.
cams gears and how they are set up
sounds killer
Junk AMF
. I've owned a 74 fxe similar to the one in the video a 1979 fxe and a 1980 fxwg all good shovels .it all comes down to the mechanic who rebuilds them and.how well they're kept up .oh yeah also had a 1980 xls ironhead also a.damn good machine all from the amf years. They don't scare me or a lot of other riders obviously ✌
Worst handling bike.ever