Bought the twin to this bike in '88. 1980 XLH .Black with gold bar and shield. Only difference is mine has the original mags on it. When I bought it still had original Goodyear Eagles on it. Still have it. Been sitting a few years gonna get it running next spring
At the moment I'm putting my '77 FXE back on the road with hopes of going through the sportster this summer. If I give up on it I definitely will keep you in mind
I own the very same bike and at 40 years old she still runs great it’s never had the top end pulled apart and I have no clue how many miles it’s got but it don’t smoke or burn oil. It’s been turned into a custom bobber and a wide glide front end it rides very nice. It got points not the electronic ignition and an old ford voltage regulator. The electronic crap just don’t last. I’m old school and I like my old sporty bar hopper. S&S carb shotgun pipes and drag bars. The 4 speed trans is not built for highway speeds but for an around bike it’s fast and responsive. The 1.6 gallon tank looks great but your not going farther than 60 miles on a fill up.
I know this video is 5 years old. But, I have the exact same bike. I'm the second owner. Bought it back in '87 or '88. Only difference is mine has cast wheels
I love your videos and your work ethic,I have purchased an 02 1200 sporty and look forward to making it my own.Do you do rebuild exchanges of carbs or am I better off going to a catalogue? I would gladly spend my time and money to support your business if that’s something you do.
Hi I’m restoring same model year 80 XLH , could u tell me where to buy oryginal tank decals ??? Thanx in advance and love your bike !!! Can’t wait to finish mine !
I have a 1980 XLS 1000 and only things wrong with it are the signals don’t light up, and the brake light doesn’t get bright when hitting the brakes. No clue where to begin to fix these issues. Any advice?
With the both check for good bulbs first... the signals either bad wiring connection, switch or flasher relay. With the rear brake light again possibily just a bad bulb being one of the 2 elements may be burned so it lights up but not when the brakes applied. If the bulb checks out alright check the brake light switch from the pedal.
Ham Can air cleaner dude! Well..maybe thats just southern slang. If i was you I would get ride of rebranded Honda carb. It was originally designed for 2 cycle engine on snowmobile. Seriously..those things will leave you by the roadside if you use it long enough.
Hey I have a 1971 harley sportster for sale if ur interested if not no big deal I just started watching your channel and I heard you say that you bought a bike off of one of your followers...
Just took my 82 out yesterday for a quick little 100 mi. Putt
Long Live the IronHead !😎🤘
Bought the twin to this bike in '88. 1980 XLH .Black with gold bar and shield. Only difference is mine has the original mags on it. When I bought it still had original Goodyear Eagles on it. Still have it. Been sitting a few years gonna get it running next spring
That's awesome, I've seen those and l like them too! I still have this one, if you ever decide to let yours go let me know. Thanks for watching!
@@jfrost77hd I'll do it
@shameless6963 I still might be interested, send me a message at theharleyguy@yahoo.com
At the moment I'm putting my '77 FXE back on the road with hopes of going through the sportster this summer. If I give up on it I definitely will keep you in mind
My First Harley was a 1980 Sportster, Black just like that. I put a Mikuni VM38 carburetor and XLR Staggered duals. Ran real good.
I own the very same bike and at 40 years old she still runs great it’s never had the top end pulled apart and I have no clue how many miles it’s got but it don’t smoke or burn oil. It’s been turned into a custom bobber and a wide glide front end it rides very nice. It got points not the electronic ignition and an old ford voltage regulator. The electronic crap just don’t last. I’m old school and I like my old sporty bar hopper. S&S carb shotgun pipes and drag bars. The 4 speed trans is not built for highway speeds but for an around bike it’s fast and responsive. The 1.6 gallon tank looks great but your not going farther than 60 miles on a fill up.
I know this video is 5 years old. But, I have the exact same bike. I'm the second owner. Bought it back in '87 or '88. Only difference is mine has cast wheels
Nice, I still have this one aswell thanks for watching!
Long time no see glad you’re back
Big respect 👌
Nice job!
Nice Work! That didn’t take long.
Marvelous! Very nice of you to return it to stock and not butcher it. Well done!
That is A tidy ride, my son is building an 81
Bike looks superb Jay. That is the route I'm going on mine, back to stock, getting closer.
kool thanks for the vid ... i have a 82 looks almost like this one .. bike rides real good .. you have any vids on replacing rocker cover gaskets .. †
Looks great ... nice job !!
lookin good. much respect
Love this guy helped out alot ...i need parts
my first harley was a candy red 80 xlh bought new at griffiths hd ftw in.
Restoring the same model... Any advice or vids for a newbie how to do the timing, and points etc?
Looks good, bro. I'm in need of a replacement bracket for my tach and speedo on '78 XLH 1000.
Nice job !!!!
Very cool
Wow, I've never heard
one with mufflers...kinda cool....
Usually the first thing swapped out for drag pipes years ago, kinda hard to find now. Thanks for watching!
Cool. You do great work.
Very nice. Love what you do.
Would you happen to know off hand what brake fluid a 1981 sportster is supposed to use ? Dot 5. ?
Hello, yes Dot 5 is correct. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful bike, had one brand new same year. Do you keep these bikes ?
Thanks, I keep a lot of them but I do sell some bikes but mostly parts.
Looks good bought a new one at Napoleon Harley Davidson Ohio in 1980 3 thousand out the door.Is it for sale keep up good work in this old Harleys.
Hey thanks, it could be for sale if your interested. Thanks for watching!
I love your videos and your work ethic,I have purchased an 02 1200 sporty and look forward to making it my own.Do you do rebuild exchanges of carbs or am I better off going to a catalogue? I would gladly spend my time and money to support your business if that’s something you do.
Hi I’m restoring same model year 80 XLH , could u tell me where to buy oryginal tank decals ??? Thanx in advance and love your bike !!! Can’t wait to finish mine !
Hey thanks, I see them on Ebay occasionally these ones are original to 1980. Good luck on your build and thanks for watching!
Good job, who the hell left a thumb down.
Hey thanks I appreciate that, guess there's always a hater. Thanks for watching! 👍
I have a 1980 XLS 1000 and only things wrong with it are the signals don’t light up, and the brake light doesn’t get bright when hitting the brakes. No clue where to begin to fix these issues. Any advice?
With the both check for good bulbs first... the signals either bad wiring connection, switch or flasher relay. With the rear brake light again possibily just a bad bulb being one of the 2 elements may be burned so it lights up but not when the brakes applied. If the bulb checks out alright check the brake light switch from the pedal.
What kind of battery you get in there?
Sweet deals bud.. I wish I lived across the street, and wasn't just a youtuber... lol
And the beard is gone again! I can't keep mine on anymore, seems everyone including pansies have them anymore. hahaha.
Sounds just like mine. It's for sale as well.
Dam good job" sounds really good "
Ham Can air cleaner dude! Well..maybe thats just southern slang. If i was you I would get ride of rebranded Honda carb. It was originally designed for 2 cycle engine on snowmobile. Seriously..those things will leave you by the roadside if you use it long enough.
Good to see one un-molested. Fun to customize also but good to find an original.
Wheelies!!
Hey I have a 1971 harley sportster for sale if ur interested if not no big deal I just started watching your channel and I heard you say that you bought a bike off of one of your followers...