Real "Bikers"... Do They Wrench???
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ส.ค. 2019
- Just a thought on whether or not a real "biker" must know how to wrench or not. With today's day and era, is there a bike for the "old shool" biker anymore coming off hot from the press?? On top of that, what is the real motorcycle enthusiast these days vrs what would be called the old school greasy dregs of motorcyclism? These are just my thoughts and would venture to say they're not too far from reality. But hey... What do I know? I'm just one tramp on two wheels.
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I've owned motos all my life. I started riding bikes at 15. I've continually had a moto and a pick up truck since then. I'm 73 years young now and still have a pick up and three Harleys. I've wrenched on all my bikes through the years. Learning along the way. All my friends ride also, but some are not mechanically inclined so I help them when they need some help.
I had the opportunity to graduate from MMI several years ago. I learned much about the new EFI bikes, and a whole lot more about the older bikes.
I've built and sold many ground up HDs in my home garage. I decided to retire earlier this year and sold all my machines and closed down my shop.
I was fortunate to have a father that was exceptionally good with his hands. That man could tackle any problem and come out on top. He taught me everything he knew. From concrete, heavy equipment, mechanics, horticulture, agriculture, BBQing, patience, etc, and how to survive in life.
My life has been full, and I now enjoy the time with my kids, grandkids, and soon great grandkids. So if you don't know much about how your bike works, hang out with that greybeard in your group and sit by his side as he's wrenching on his bike. Ask questions. That's the only way you'll learn.
Amen ol timer
One old timer to another...you are right.
I have 3 shovelheads and 5 ironheads, do all my own work, top to bottom, through the years collected all the tooling necessary for full rebuilds, still change my own tires by hand.
65 yrs old for me just changed out starter on truck. Oct sold my bike had 2007 til 2020. Thinking about another or fishing boat. Dam want them both lol.
I have always wrenched and welded and wired and painted my bikes. Because it's fun!
It's called Man Therapy. Next to riding, I like working on my bike. Washing and waxing just get in the way of real fun. If I can't clean it with a rag, paper towels or a small micro-fiber towel with some Windex or detail spray, I usually don't bother. Bling is not for me.
I rode at the back of the pack at every ride. I was the wrench. Some broke down. I would stop with them and fix. Half our mc could wrench....but I could fix.
There's a big difference in fixing and wrenching. Too many that try don't have a clue what what they're doing.
Right on. Been there.
Exactly why my newest bike is an Evo Road King with a carburetor. Easy to work on and reliable. I know fuel injection is more efficient but its computer controlled and subject to needing the software to diagnose problems. 15 years ago I bought a tire machine. Its invaluable since I have three bikes. I support my indy shop by buying tires,oil and parts from him. Looks like some nice improvements on your old softail.
I worked on Harleys for years at dealerships and chopper shops and I found that most dont know shit about their bikes>
I wouldn't take my bike to a Harley dealership. I don't trust them to do as good of a job. Plus, in recent years, I have had issues with H-D parts quality. They sold me a pair of new fork slider tubes that were not fit to use. I tried to point out to them that the new ones had worse pitting, scratching and scoring than the leaky one I pulled out. They grudgingly waived the restock fee (WTF?? It's their crappy parts that is the issue).
Ended up with CCE hard chrome slider tubes and I am extremely happy with their performance on my Dyna using Bel Ray 15W (stock is 10W). Hell, the only reason they failed after just 15k miles is because the stock ones are criminally underdamped.
But hey, Harleys are great bikes once you fix the mistakes made by the designers, lol!
Yeap! I am one of them. I wish I could. Don't knock me though!
@@skorpius752 They have really gone downhill. I worked for dealears during the AMF era. Most were good. Some were uppity if you had long hair, tats and rode a not so stock machine.
When I lived in CT I used to go to my cousin's shop and I would do things for him and he would help me out and show me things on my bike. I would mow his lawn, cut down trees, split and deliver cord wood to him and even do oil changes and tire replacements on his customer bikes and he would do some stuff for me on my bikes. Now I live near Cleveland and no more nice cousin to help me out. So I have to man up and do it for myself or get out the checkbook. I usually choose man up as much as I can. The more money I save the more riding I can get in and maybe I can buy an new gun, I love guns....
Loved the Vid Brother.....old bikes will always have a place as long as dudes like you continue to love them.
Thanks, bro. I hope there will be more after I'm gone.
Judging from the condition of most of the bikes I've bought, a lot of bike owners don't know crap about fixing or maintaining their rides. Kudos to those who do. Anyone who wants to can learn...especially now days with the internet.
Self sufficiency & eternal vigilance , will keep your knees in the breeze !
Love your videos, thank you! This one took the words right out of my mouth as I spin my own wrenches and share much of your philosophy. Pains me to on the rare occasions to leave my scooter for anything outside my scope of patience or capacity necessary for certain jobs.
You're absolutely right, know your limits. I rode panheads and shovels so I learned how to wrench when needed.
collector plates on 3 shovelheads and 5 ironheads, ride them all, do ALL my own work, have tire spoons for changing tires, wheel bearings are easy peasy, have a flywheel truing stand for doing bottom ends, lots of accumulated tools for rebuilding old iron, been riding 55 years, my favorite pastime is wrenching on bikes, generally do around 20,000 miles yearly.
great video ! I really respect your honesty on your limitations and comfort zone on what you can and can not do when it comes to working on your bikes ! I am heavy truck mechanic and Wrench for a living . I don't know what you do for a living but from what I can see in your videos , you know your way around a bike . Keep up the good work !!!!
I totally agree with you on that! There is nothing more satisfying than fixing, or building your own stuff! Great video man!
I wish I could work on my own bike but I fall into that group that takes it to the shop. I have done items like adding lights or changing seats but not much more. Thanks for all of your time in getting these videos out. Ride Safe
Thanks
for your videos! I started watching with your trade and continued as you made some repairs. I am enjoying watching and really admiring your work and how you approach each task. You explain everything in straightforward, understandable terms and free of colorful language. I have wrenched on my cars, never did any major engine work, but worked on everything else I could succeed at. Still, do but not as confident with all the new electronics. I dont work on my bikes, (2004 FATBOY/2016 Ultra Limited low.) I just dont know how to. I have the service and repairs done at the local shop.
Regardless, enjoy riding. It is my therapy. Again, Thanks for sharing and keep posting.
Lou
I came across your channel today and I’m really digging it. Keep up the good work!
Rode most of my life but got scared off by highway “almost” right before retiring 11 years ago. Traded my scooter for a pickup and sold/gave all my stuff away. Now I find myself watching youtubes about bikes and all the stuff involving them. Really enjoy yer channel and subscribed. Thx man!
About of the bikers i hang with do their own maintenance & repairs. Most of us seem to have "that guy" who we can turn to for info on the more technical stuff who is always willing to help out a fellow biker. I think the numbers are dwindling on hands on bikers these days. I don't have a problem with a guy buying a new bike & knowing nothing about it, after all it's about the ride, but i believe one gets more satisfaction out of knowing that you are the one responsible for keeping the machine on the road.
Always appreciate your video content and words of wisdom. Your a solid down to earth guy who most of us viewers can relate to.
Thanks, man. :)
Awesome video. I am the same way my brother. I own a 1985 FXRS restored it myself except for tires and engine assembly. I didn’t have the confidence to do the engine then but do now. I put a kick start kit in it and it’s my favorite bike I’ve ever had. S&S carbureted with high four ignition and WOW I love this bike!
Love the video, Saddle Tramp. Like you I prefer older bikes. Looking forward to seeing the video from the meet up. Safe travels, y'all.
You found yourself a new subscriber ! Bought my first harley 2 months ago, 01 wideglide absolutely love it, cheers from Canada !
I really appreciate your videos doc. I find myself at a crossroad between old bikes and new for pretty much the same reason as you. I’m not a mechanic in the truest sense of the word but I’ve picked up enough from the old man and personal experiences to keep my scoots running and the thought of losing that ability with the new stuff makes me a bit uneasy. Thinking about doing some TH-cam “moto-vlogging” chronicling my experience with it as well. We’ll see... Keep up the good work.✌🏾
Jesus taught us to watch what we say....you're in your right mind and you make great vids.
Last summer I picked up a non running 78 goldwing that I'm trying to get back on the road. I'm no mechanic but I love to work on stuff and tinker. I ride a 05 sportster as my daily driver. I love bikes, and want more of them. Great channel.
Indiana love and blessings to ya bro!!!! Love ur channel and what u do!!!!
I'd rather a old evo than any of the new harleys nothing like em but each to there own nothing sounds better than a carb harley.
amen!!!
Thanks for sharing your day and knowledge with me. Be safe
I own a Harley Davidson heritage flstc. I’ve owned many bikes and I see this one as the one I will keep. Evo 80 cu. inch. Not fast but will run all day at 50-60 mph. Bike fits me well and the bike is carburated. The wife has a 2002 springer softail which was a gift from her dad. We will eventually trade our 1999 gold wing for a new gold wing or a ultra classic and those will be the bikes we keep. Great video. Make your life your own. God bless
You're always making great videos man, I truly appreciate it. My biggest limitation I've encountered so far is the carburetor... I just can't figure it out.
Estou ansioso pra conhecer vc, será um grande prazer! Ainda estou esperando a confirmação das férias...
Great video and so true, I actually started with learning to fix my own bikes with the tires and bearings haha but with books and youtube I can't remember the last time I had to leave my bike in to shop.
awesome shop, we have a great local old school shop here in Arkansas called Howlin Cycles, good times!
ST always like your vids. had a chopper back in 70's and have never been on a bike since.
I like your current ride , and your an alright guy. Peace.
There is an old book, published in 1974, called "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance", and it is a really good read. As for myself, I have always been a mechanic and motorcycle rider, and spent many years working in bike shops. I think the most important thing is, once anyone starts riding, they get increasingly interested in the bike itself, and most learn a lot about the care and feeding of their own bikes. They will still have a shop install tires, do tuneups, etc, but only a few of us rebuild the engines and gearboxes, and make major modifications. At any gathering, however, there will be LOTS of technical talk among riders, and most people know A LOT about what they are riding.
The author has passed away now. I bought a copy when I heard that sd news
Great video Tramp. Your channel is gaining traction well deserved. Your vids have a great vibe to them.
Thanks Tony.
Watching the work & changes you've made on that evo almost makes me want to swap my 2013-103 street glide for the same setup you now have, that evo sounds incredible ")
I do sone of my own. Oil change, clutch adjust, brake adjust, small wiring jobs, tow hitch install, road guard install. I like doing my own stuff, but I stop at my local shop too. I like hanging out and throwing them work to help keep them in business.
You just keep wrenchin Saddletramp...We don't need no shops and NO COMPUTERS for our Bikes! Only thing I use shops for is tires and if my Bottem End were to go out on me....Happy trails!
You’ve hit the nail on the head! My first Harley was a 1983 Shovelhead Sturgis 1340, which had a panhead adjustable sidecar forks and FLH swing-arm, plus every wire was in black! It was unreliable but interesting! My finest moment came at 1am on a dark night when it cut out, the starter failed, & the kicker went down but failed to come back up, so I set to & disassembled the kicker at side of the road! After a couple of hours cursing it kicked back up! A good feeling! Fantastic! Later a misaligned crank caused a small engine disaster so I swapped it in 1996 for a Rowe Machine Sportster.
Whilst I’ve had new Dyna models since, that old Shovel is really where my interest remains as I could do stuff on it myself, & discuss it’s problems! I’m no mechanic but if you read about stuff, & get stuck in, eventually it becomes easier to work on.
Hmm. I have a 2005 FXDI and it doesn't seem all that complex to me. I guess it's all relative.
I appreciate the vids. I'm looking to get a cruiser. I commute on a 2009 Tiger 1050. I dig it. I have worked on my own dirt bikes/ dual sports for the last 30 or so years. The tiger was my first real street bike (had it for over a year now) and I'm looking for a Cruiser. I've been drawn to the road King. But new or old? Or an 06 Yamaha Roadliner.....not sure. But id like to wrench on a Harley. I was impressed by your decision to trade the 12' to an EVO. After all I've read and watched on Utube I think that is where I am going. And I think you are right on the "disposable" twin cams. Great stuff and insight on digging motorcycles. Keep up the good work
Amen to that Saddle Tramp. I have a 2001 Road King that I plan on keeping for a long time.
Good deal, man!! Thanks for your time and attention!!
Some people just aren't mechanically inclined, I don't hold it against them. If they have someone else work on it but love to ride, that's good enough for me.
I know a number of "mechanics" that are not mechanically inclined!!!!
@@meabob ha that's no lie
good enough for me too. ride on
@@pcontiman Same to you friend
But most are just too friggin lazy to learn how to do it right!
Loved your video/ Mississippi trip and few other videos just came across your channel the day you traded your 103 for a 88 ci. Just subscribed today and clicked the bell. You remind me of my dad he has the same hair style as you and same beard style. It’s pretty cool lol
I really enjoy your videos. They are all fun to watch and informative. I like your show a lot
cause you are down to earth, I got a 07 wide glide. My first harley davidson. .
Thanks, man!
Just found this channel today (8/28/19). Love this content. I’ve have a 99 Super Glide that I bought last year, & I don’t anticipate ever getting a new bike.
Wow... that's sweet. I had an 03 superglide that I bought bran new. Put over 100k on it before I sold it. Would love to have an evo version of that bike.
You had me hooked on this series....I watched all the vids straight through, I like your style SaddleTramp. :D
I have modern bikes, but like you, I to do my own work...I never want them to see a shop, I do as much as I can figuring it and learning as I go. I bucked up, bit the bullet and changed my Victory's wheel bearings last fall and I have yet another set of tires to go on any day now....The jobs aren't so bad once you do dig in and do them.
Thanks for the great vids
Right on, man. Just keep wrenching.
Buy a shop manual for EVERY THING AND YOU'LL EVEN LEARN WHAT TOOLS YOU NEED!
Scooters is C-O-O-L. We have a great local shop like that here in Jamaica Plain MA called Milwaukee Iron. You put some nice touches on that Nostalgia Tramp, esp the blackwall tires...you saved that bike man, she was goin down the road of degradation....but she looks and sounds happy snappy now
I had to learn to work on my own bikes when I was just a kid. When I grew up, I worked hard, saved some money, and bought a well-used Harley that I fixed up myself and have kept her going for the past 20 years. I couldn't imagine letting anyone else work on it. Great bike and even though I want to find an older evo soft tail now, I'll still keep my other old Harley, no way I'd ever sell it as long as I can still ride.
Well said! Cool that you can work on your own bike. Appreciate your perspective! Ride safe v
I really enjoy the softail videos as well I ride a 2018 blacked out heritage I love the softail frames
Man I'm with ya in being self sufficient. I've been thinking about getting rid of my 07 Streetglide and getting me a Evo myself. I'm on my second Twin Cam and I can't seem to get used to the sound and like you say these newer bikes are computerized and other things to the point most of us are almost completely dependent on the dealer or at least a well equipped shop with a whole bunch of technical experience to go along with all of that shop equipment.
Great videos definitely look foward to your new ones
Great words of wisdom. You've got a new subscriber!!!!
Grew up learning how to work on my own stuff with my dad, I can now afford to have work done but what fun is that.
1st time viewer. Totally enjoyed it. You seem to be about just like a majority of folks out there who ain’t impressed with a bunch of bells and whistles.
Ride safe ride free!
Cool videos . Just subscribed and can’t wait to see more. I like the live to die die to live patch! God bless
Thanks, amigo!! Thanks so much!!
I wrench on all my bikes and my car! I have been doing it since learning from an early age through trial and error, taking engines out! fitting new gearboxes, suspension etc in old Fords from the seventies and eighties! I enjoy it knowing my back wheel is tight and secure because I have done it myself! A famous Irish Road Racer Joey Dunlop always prepared his own bikes! It gave him the confidence to ride around the famous Isle of Man TT race at breathtaking speeds! I haven't stripped an engine yet, but I have rebuilt a turbo! fitted a bathroom suite, built a wooden garage! Tiled a floor! learnt to weld! replaced an engine gearbox and running gear out of an old 1978 Ford Escort mk11 RS2000 into an older 1968 Ford Escort MK1 1100 Automatic! I like working on my bikes and do all the servicing myself! You can do most things! you need the tools to do it, and thoroughly research what it is you want to do, you just have to not be afraid to try tackle it yourself!
Kool video Homie and thanks for sharing 😎
Keep up the Good work brother! 👍🙏✝️😀
I learned to wrench I can't afford the Harley Shop.
Maybe next year if you ride up to Illinois you can plan a trip down the road to The Chief Black hawk meet in Davenport Iowa.August 29, 30,31. One of the best vintage motorcycle swap meets in the country. They also have vintage flat track racing, old bikes for sale, many old Harley and a Indian parts plus on site camping, food and many specialty part venders and leather crafters... on and on!
Back in the day I did all my own service work and was blessed to never have to get inside the motor. I did have some work done to my first "cruiser" that I needed special tools for so I just hired the job out. My current ride is a 2019 FLHR which was brand new and I'm good to let the HD shop take care of it. I got a great service package with it so the only thing I pay is the upgrade for synthetic oil that I use.
I ride and I wrench on my cycles it is a great feeling of satisfaction
The 1998 Wide Glide I just bought is cold blooded as all get out too! I’m ok with it though, because that Evo runs like it’s brand new once it’s warm.
Great video. God blessed me with a mechanical mind. I have to know how things work. I can’t imagine life any other way.. thank you Lord that you didn’t make everyone like me as that would make things really boring..I really enjoy your channel. Keep it up..
Changing Motorcycle tires is easy .. You just need a stand to balance them on or have them balanced after you have changed them.
I bought a Yamaha FZ-07 .. I mounted side Cases, a Top Case.. I cigarette lighter USB Jack and a GPS unit.. and a tank bag that clamps on to a bolted ring..
I had to adjust the chain a few times when it was new.. Being a Yamaha I did not think there would need to be any maintained until I hit 7,500 miles.. Then I hit a Deer.. Now I have to replace the Forks Radiator and a bunch of small part..
I don't miss Carbs at all , but still have not spent $450.00 on a fuel controller that I can adjust with a lap top ..
Great videos I really enjoy them keep up the good work ride to live live to ride!!
subbed. aint been down to scooters since i got my dyna from them. they got some cool shit. awsome place. weird seeing it on the youtube
I have been around bike since I was about 10. At that time I had a dirt bike and always worked on it and keeping up the maintenance on it. I love working on my two Harleys that I got now. I need to start learning about how to work on the engine more now. I love to ride and I love to wrench it.
I can relate. You just described why my Harley is an 03 and my van is even older.
A friend of mine gave me a '77 XLCR. Needed a few things, but I'm collecting parts to get it going again. Still need a carburetor, and a new caliper seals.
Biggest gripe is the Harley manual is severely lacking on detail. I'll get it sorted eventually.
Yeah man another great vid bro, I’m there with you on the REAL, how does a person learn to wrench or become self sustaining but by experience and some people THINK real BIKERS have to work on their bikes and I would say MOST Bikers do, but I’ll be the first to say I DONT KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT EVERYTHING, but I like to turn wrenches and learn more about my vehicles, truck, bike, car ect. I will NEVER put someone else down for not knowing how to do something or categorize them because they don’t know! Keep them vids coming brother!!G.O.E.🙏🏻💯
Right on, man. The whole "biker" persona is a made up thing anyway. I mean, WTF? Just throw your leg over the machine and ride the damn thing for crying out loud.
SaddleTramp Some people just direct their Pride wrongful! God over Everything!💯🙏🏻
Although I love old vehicles with ancient technology, there is one thing I do like about this digital age that I sure didn't have when I had to learn mechanics (and other things) the hard way, and that is TH-cam videos. If I'd had TH-cam and Google and forums available "way back when", I would have been in heaven. It has accelerated my learning ability to warp-speed. Growing up in a tiny town in the hills of West Virginia before the days of cable TV - or even color TV - was really hard for those of us with a thirst for knowledge. Still, I was able to work on my new-to-me single cylinder Honda and "Twingle" Puch/Allstate. Add to that a British car with Lucas electrics and there was no choice but to learn how to fix it myself. Am I complaining? No, it made me appreciate the fact that I had learning skills, no matter what.
Today I am retired and when I want to fix something, I head to Google, TH-cam and forums to learn from other people's trial and error. This really helps me to "learn my limits". I appreciate all of you who like to share.
Saddle Tramp, as always, thanks for your videos and insights.
Amen! My 96" is largely over my head! But exhaust, tuners, plugs, air filter systems... even now some stuff is common sense!
The 96 is easy. It's like working on a tractor.
Enjoyed another ride (video) wit-cha brother.
I’m old school myself, but I had to have myself a newer scooter, so I bought me a 13model Road Glide, Sharp as a tack, I’ve done some upgrades and such, she’s even rigid,, yep struts on a RG!
My ole 77 fl custom is my favorite, she’s rigid too, I enjoy maintainin it and the whole time Thankin the good Lord for her!!
Yep, God willed her to me!
Gods will!!
Can’t wait to meet ya brother, I’ve been to scooters buyin parts myself.
God Bless you and keep letting him use you in the way that he is.
Good lord. I hope you put a Ful-Floteing seat on that bike!
Skorpius ,, nope, I changed the seat on my RG from stock to LePera Silhouette.
There wasn’t a seat for my 77, so I put a solo LePera on it also.
I’ve always rode rigid and always will.
@@ABud12921 Well, on behalf of my 4 herniated discs, OUCH!
Skorpius,, I can understand that.
Sorry to hear that about your back.
I have folks asking all the time,, how do you do that!
That’s how I prefer to ride.
Im 54 , i got first Harley when i was 15 , a basket case 69 XLCR,, when i was building it over a 2 year span , all the old timers my dad included all said the same thing, i will sit with ya and tell ya how to do what your doing but they wouldn’t touch a wrench , they taught me you ride it you wrench it.. and thats what i did . My profession is a Harley tech at a dealership.. not only did they give me the knowledge to wrench my own ride , but they also gave me a trade , a way to support myself threw out my whole life to feed my family and get me what i need.. those days and sense of pride and wrenching on your own ride are long gone and lost on todays younger generation,, such a shame...now that doesn’t mean ya have to know everything either because i don’t either,, it was a different time back then and we got a sense of pride of building fixing etc.. our own rides ,, i personally dont care for this new world we live in , and i esp don’t care for the direction harley moco is going either ,, but hey thats a discussion for another day..
If I can do it myself and save a buck, I’ll be damned if I’m going to farm it out.
I wrench on everything, not just bikes. Refrigerators, to box trucks and everything in between.
You sound really educational...you keep me listening to your vids...but keep the vids coming on that bike your riding...maybe when you go to Grafton...if you have extra days head north along the Mississippi River up to Savannah IL....poopys biker bar and grill...... largest biker bar in Illinois.....I'm 2 hrs east of there but won't make it to Grafton ....
Your probably the third motovloger who has talked about people trying to be like them lately. Best thing you can tell them is what you said best person they can be is themselves. I've always done the same and fixed what I can and sometimes even fixed what I didnt know I could.
Great video love your channel. Awesome bike. Just wish I could turn a wrench
Hey guy I've seen a few of your videos as I'm into the older bikes myself. And if your limitations are tires and wheels bearings then your pretty much set. Let me tell you though Tires and bearings couldn't be easier to replace I the garage . I do all of my own repairs and have never had any outside help on any bike I've owned unless it's machine work. I didn't ride for about ten years then out one day I seen a FLH at a yard sale. Very clean machine and loved the color of it. Wasn't what I really wanted but the price was right and I wanted to ride again. I've had three back surgeries among others and have arthritis pretty bad but I can still ride in comfort . Doesn't affect me thank God and I couldn't be more happy in my element in the wind... Anyway bike was an 01 FLH TC88 twin cam. Fuel injected, computer, sensors, belt drive, newer machine. It ran great, smooth ass ride but it just wasn't me or what I wanted. Went through three sets of tires, TPS, air intake temp sensor, head temp sensor, crank sensor, intake seals, rocker lockers for noisy ass valve train, fuel tuner, etc.. I did a lot of work to that ride and it was a nice cruiser but I don't like modern bikes with newer technology!! Can't stand it!! Again yard sale, clean, price was right... Anyway I looked the entire time I rode it for an older machine and after three years finally I found what I was Looking for. Now I own a 73 FLH Shovelhead and absolutely love this machine!! This bike is all me. Its an older ride, much lighter, easier to maneuver and handles much better than the 01 which surprised me. And the sound of a Shovel is it. The bike was rebuilt seven years ago and the cat I got it from only put 400 miles on it. Well after owning it a few months it needed a lot of fine tuning not to mention freshening up with new seals and gaskets which I'm doing in the spring. The man that built it passed away and it went to auction and was sold along with seven other older bikes. I believe it was assembled and then he died as EVERYTHING was out of adjustment!! I literally had to adjust everything that has an adjustment but now it's like an entirely different ride. It's far from stock but I like how it's been done. Suites me well. Can't wait till it warms up so I can enjoy being out in the wind. Nobody around here rides old bikes they are all newer rides. These days are different from my days of growing up. I drove 67, 68 Camaros, Chevelle's, GTOs as daily drivers to work with big block four speed trannies pulling the front end off the ground and raced them on the weekends. These days are so different. I'm old school all the way myself. Anyway the old Shovelhead is a great motor it's got soul. I can fully understand the trade you did getting the older bike as i did the same. I also rebuild and run vintage chainsaws from the fifties to cut firewood. I just enjoy fixing things. I was an auto mechanic as a profession until I messed up my back so I been 🔧 my entire life. I still have all of my tools I bought off the tool trucks back in the early eighties I use on a regular basis. Three older brothers growing up in the sixties as a kid with muscle cars in the driveway everywhere turned me into a gearhead at an early age. Doing ones own work is pure satisfaction and gratifying. It's feeling good about rebuilding your own things and using them. If I couldn't work on my bike I wouldn't even own it. I don't want some other cats hands in my machine. Old Harleys are like a work of art to me. Anyway I can relate to you and how you think and doing your own thing, fixing your ride, digging the older bikes... I'll check out some more vids soon....✌🏻
I bought my last bike brand new, the first set of tires I put on it I just took it to the shop and had them do everything, after seeing how much they charged me for labor I decided never again. When it came time for tires again, I borrowed a bike jack from a buddy and pulled the wheels and just had the shop mount and balance the tires for me. It was a lot cheaper and I got the satisfaction of doing it myself, plus I took the time to clean everything up check the brakes etc. it actually ended up being almost a partial rebuild. And after it was all done it was like I was riding a new bike!
It's like this. You do all the small stuff. Belt replacement, swingarm bushings, get the wheels off and do the tires, breaks, oil, sheet metal work, paint, and I normally leave the internal engine stuff to the pros because. 1. I don't have all the specialty tools and 2. I don't have the time. If I was retired I would probably do more but it's like an algebra equation. I only have so much time on one side and only so much money on the other side of the equation and I do what I gotta do to make it all ballance out.
Por la distancia con el taller mas cercano de Harley (800 kms)... me toca con frecuencia hacer reemplazos y pequeñas reparaciones de mi sportster que ya quisiera fuera de los 60's... como sea es entretenido y te acerca a la maquina. Saludos amigo
I changed my own tires , mainly because they were the wrong rating for the weight of the bike . The stickler was getting the balance beads in the tire stems .
Good video, like the name. I have been wrenching on bikes 40 years. Never gets old.
Why, thank you. Dig your name as well. 40 years? You must be the Mr. Miagi of Tramps.
@@SaddleTrampTV I was trained by one of the Masters. Back when you fixed a part that was defective. With in reason. I am proud to see the fire in a true biker. That can't be bought. I'm 65 and make my own beer runs. When I can't ride anymore I will quit breathing. Brand don't matter. It's in the heart.
@@Saddletramp1200 Amen to that
Great looking bike! Love those bars!
I just got done doing a complete service on my 02 FLSTC who was the smart guy who thought putting the fuel filter in the gas tank was a good idea
Saddletramp, I am right up the road from u in H'burg. Love your vids. I bought a 2004 Roadking in 04 because it was last of the carb bikes. Love it. IT has 75 k on clock and looking for a lot more. Hope to meet you and ride with you someday. We are brothers in Jesus Christ! Be good to yourself....Lildaddy.
Right on, James. Would be cool to kick some asphalt together. It was in your town where I made this trade off. In the parking lot by the harbor freight on Hardy Street.
I try to do all the basic maintenance, but take my bike to a pro for all the serious stuff. Nice bike I'd love to get one like it
After you put the wheels on and put it outside to warm up I had to laugh. My friend has a 2001 HD like yours and anytime we did a trip she had to warm it up for a while before she could go.
Yeah, that's how it is with the carbureted bikes.
friend do you have any idea if the seat from a 96 heritage that fits to an 883 can fit into mine heritage 06?
Thx for this video my brother.....
One thing you might want to check on the EVO is the inner cam bearing. If the cam has been changed they should have changed the cam brg, also. But, you never know. They came out with a caged roller which some came apart and when they do you know where all the pieces go. Good for a complete engine rebuild.
Anyway, I changed out my 99 at 23.000 miles just for piece of mind. I used Harley adjustable push rods and replaced the bearing with a Torrington full roller bearing which is what the early ones had like the Shovel had. Took me about a day but I am slow. I now have 57,000 without a problem.
I remember as a 15 year old kid, the throw out bearing went out on my 42. I spaced it with washers behind the mouse trap. If you never owned an old Harley with a foot clutch, you do not know what that is. Washers to space it with a little oil, and the clutch worked fine.
I agree with you on that. you don't have to be mechanically inclined to be a die hard rider. I'm a mechanic by trade so its a regular thing for me. I'm with you 100 percent on older bikes my 02 is about as new as I want to get.
Good stuff!
every bike and car Ive owned I have learned to troubleshoot and repair most if not all issues that have come up since 1982,,,many bikes and many cars,,did I mention I dropped outta high school and never went to college??I did learn alot from Chiltons, Motor, Clymer and of course TH-cam! When other kids got their merit badge in cub scouts and boy scouts and played basketball and baseball, I was tearing apart motors and engines to see how they worked! I could read schematics when I was 9 and learned a ton about electronics from radio shack project kits 150 in one too!
I was the same way in regards to not going with the flow with everyone else. I think I still am too.
Don't sweat it, just keep making repair's, riding and upgrade videos.
Just changed my tires on the 2007. Brakes on the back, new stator and regulator. I dig turning the wrenches as much as I like riding. Some of my best riding buddy’s don’t turn wrenches. They’re still full bikers.
Hey man, love the content of your channel and the way you share your knowledge. Oh The Evo is nice looking ride too, i like what you've done to it taking back to a stock performance type will give it longer legs over time 👍. It won't let you down. Looking forward to seeing more of your vids in the future 👌😎