I still have a near-perfect Liberty Sportster XLH. Near perfect because the decals were never clear coated (The '77 Low Rider wasn't either) and they shrink and crack a bit over the years. Repop decals are available, but this is how you tell the real thing. Also, these bikes had sparkles in the black paint. Glad these old promo films still exist.
My friend has a nearly mint 76 Bicentennial Sportster that he's had since the early 80's, around 90 I put the first top end on the engine and it's mostly sat since then, like you said no clear coat over the decals and a metallic flake in the paint. Pretty rare birds in this day and age, finding one that's original like that, I didn't know you could get repop decals for them, I'm surprised Harley is allowing that to happen.
My Dad had the 76 but In brown sparkle paint with the stripes fading from yellow to orange. I remember being a young kid thru the 90's and my dad giving me and my little brother rides on it. It was so much fun! My dad ended up selling it in 96' and died in 97' less than a year. I still have very fond memories on that Harley. I believe he bought it in 88'. I remember being sad when he sold it . I realize now he knew he was dieing and had to get rid of it R. I. P Dad We love and miss ya!!
exactly,the motor company was saved due to AMF, I remember all the bitching,heard it every day on the job most of the guys I worked with bought hogs,but as I remember it,all the trouble was over the brakes,my amf is staying,i've learned how to keep it running after 35 years,and it idles and sounds like a Harley,i don't like the exhaust note on the new ones,shovelheads sound completely different,must be those hemi heads huh?
I had two 76 Sportster Liberty's One I Bobbed and one was chopped, Capt America style and the Liberty Electra Glide. I wish I would have kept them all. I could open a museum.
I think the AMF Harleys are the best looking of all bikes, even today. Although the Motor Company is still making good looking bikes, they could do with a line that mimics these classics more. It might even sell. lol What distinguishes these bikes are: Much narrower width and the tendency for the individual parts to stand out more. The Shovelhead and Ironhead motors looked and sounded great. They had a number of issues, though! lol
I did a test drive in 1976 on a brand new Liberty edition FXE with a few hundred miles on it. Back then I hung out with some unsavory fellows in motorcycle gangs and this particular bike was stolen brand new from what they said off of a railroad box car. I don't remember the asking price but I do remember it was $1,000 to change the serial numbers. Of course I turned it down and told them I'll get in trouble by myself I don't need any help.
Very cool, always loved the Liberty tanks. Great graphics during the AMF era. My daily ride is a 1982 FXB Sturgis. A lot of great models introduced during the AMF years. Anything on the Confederate bikes? I think they came out in 77.
There was also the Confederate Edition line of bikes, but due to controversies over the flag and the CSA, Harley wanted nothing to do with it apart from a specimen or two in their archives.
Up until the early '90s Harley offered merchandise with Confederate flag imagery, and lots of dealerships in the south used the rebel flag in their logos. Unfortunately, Harley bowed to pressure from the PC crowd and forced dealerships to discontinue what they deemed negative imagery.
I had a '77 iron head XLCH kick only the bike ran awsome in the summer but she was a real cunt in the winter practically broke my leg trying to start it. I ride a Honda now BIG difference in performance. Electric start is the way to go the bad thing about old Harley Davidson motorcycles is if the fucking thing is not tuned exactly correct your going to be kicking it over for a while.
Never been afraid of the amf years What matters these days : is the mechanic who rebuilds them a pos ? Been riding shovels for almost 40 years They're as reliable machines as long as you maintain them.
Back when people loved America. I still do !
Millennials, GenZ and GenX say Fvck America. When they take over America will be done.
Those bikes still look better than most I see now.
Man I love these old Harley commercials. Wonder why we don’t see them nowadays, or any motorcycle company.
I still have a near-perfect Liberty Sportster XLH. Near perfect because the decals were never clear coated (The '77 Low Rider wasn't either) and they shrink and crack a bit over the years. Repop decals are available, but this is how you tell the real thing. Also, these bikes had sparkles in the black paint. Glad these old promo films still exist.
My friend has a nearly mint 76 Bicentennial Sportster that he's had since the early 80's, around 90 I put the first top end on the engine and it's mostly sat since then, like you said no clear coat over the decals and a metallic flake in the paint.
Pretty rare birds in this day and age, finding one that's original like that, I didn't know you could get repop decals for them, I'm surprised Harley is allowing that to happen.
My Dad had the 76 but In brown sparkle paint with the
stripes fading from yellow to orange. I remember being a young kid thru the 90's and my dad giving me and my little brother rides on it. It was so much fun! My dad ended up selling it in 96' and died in 97' less than a year. I still have very fond memories on that Harley. I believe he bought it in 88'. I remember being sad when he sold it . I realize now he knew he was dieing and had to get rid of it R. I. P Dad We love and miss ya!!
@dukecraig2402 what color is you friends Harley?
Bought a Bicentennial FXE new in 1976 and rode it till 1999!!!!
Kick start Sportster.. gotta love it.
joe jackson And it started on the “first kick”. You bet.
Thanks for posting the vintage H-D commercials. Great stuff!
Never thought we would miss AMF Harleys but dang if I don’t
Yeah 73 Sportster and 78 FLH 73 stroked and chopped beat me to death wouldn't trade though
Yep, AMF saved that company and all everyone ever did was run their mouths on them.
exactly,the motor company was saved due to AMF, I remember all the bitching,heard it every day on the job most of the guys I worked with bought hogs,but as I remember it,all the trouble was over the brakes,my amf is staying,i've learned how to keep it running after 35 years,and it idles and sounds like a Harley,i don't like the exhaust note on the new ones,shovelheads sound completely different,must be those hemi heads huh?
strattuner yup -
I owned 4 amf harleys and had great time on all of them
All 3 of those look badazz.
I had two 76 Sportster Liberty's One I Bobbed and one was chopped, Capt America style and the Liberty Electra Glide. I wish I would have kept them all. I could open a museum.
I love history.
So cool, thanks for sharing!
Sportster ,first kick .perfect.
I think the AMF Harleys are the best looking of all bikes, even today. Although the Motor Company is still making good looking bikes, they could do with a line that mimics these classics more. It might even sell. lol
What distinguishes these bikes are: Much narrower width and the tendency for the individual parts to stand out more. The Shovelhead and Ironhead motors looked and sounded great. They had a number of issues, though! lol
Long time ago, like yesterday, every time I c a Fire hydrant, in New York, I wanna paint it red white and blue
I did a test drive in 1976 on a brand new Liberty edition FXE with a few hundred miles on it. Back then I hung out with some unsavory fellows in motorcycle gangs and this particular bike was stolen brand new from what they said off of a railroad box car. I don't remember the asking price but I do remember it was $1,000 to change the serial numbers. Of course I turned it down and told them I'll get in trouble by myself I don't need any help.
Thanks for the story!
Buen video
Classic!
The old joke back in the day was liberty stickers looked like a map of Disney World
Great bikes. Even if they are AMF. But the commercials are terrible. LOL!
These baby’s are worth some good $ now.
1976 fx was 3,600
Very cool, always loved the Liberty tanks. Great graphics during the AMF era. My daily ride is a 1982 FXB Sturgis. A lot of great models introduced during the AMF years. Anything on the Confederate bikes? I think they came out in 77.
Yep 77, I had a friend that had a Confederate Sportster back in the early 80's.
I have a 77' Confederate Super Glide
@@jtmproductions9167 would be funny as hell if they released a new confederate model.
There was also the Confederate Edition line of bikes, but due to controversies over the flag and the CSA, Harley wanted nothing to do with it apart from a specimen or two in their archives.
Up until the early '90s Harley offered merchandise with Confederate flag imagery, and lots of dealerships in the south used the rebel flag in their logos. Unfortunately, Harley bowed to pressure from the PC crowd and forced dealerships to discontinue what they deemed negative imagery.
@@davidsnow2420 ya the whole politically correct shit has gotten out of hand.
TSC TSC I have a 74 fxe and yes I have 5 spd in 4 spd case .👍🏻
It's gotten so crazy that these pc nuts consider the American flag to be a symbol of hate. Crazy!
I had a '77 iron head XLCH kick only the bike ran awsome in the summer but she was a real cunt in the winter practically broke my leg trying to start it. I ride a Honda now BIG difference in performance. Electric start is the way to go the bad thing about old Harley Davidson motorcycles is if the fucking thing is not tuned exactly correct your going to be kicking it over for a while.
Keywords pride in liberty and pride in himself
You got a new subscriber
The AMF bowling ball era lol, Still cool and gave a thumbs up for you bud.
and I still own and ride an AMF Harley. Unreliable my ass.
'Merica!!!
All they did back in the day was throw some god awful stickers on it.
I bought a 2019 RGS.
POS, just a lot parts. No soul at all. Just parts, what a a disappointment.
AMF POS
Never been afraid of the amf years
What matters these days : is the mechanic who rebuilds them a pos ?
Been riding shovels for almost 40 years
They're as reliable machines as long as you maintain them.
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