I do almost all my maintenance myself because I enjoy the time with the bikes.I have 3. To me it's part of the bike ownership enjoyment. I own the proper tools and shop manuals. I know not everyone enjoys this aspect of motorcycles but for me it is rewarding. That's why I enjoy your channel and yes the do's and don't is great.I would love more. I would love to see more on the little mechanics tricks too, like you did in the past. Thanks Doc!
Totally agree and add some more accolades to your show & its presentation. A detail wash of your bike is a great way to discover that loose wire connection, the missing bolt or a nefereous leaking gasket when you least expect it, usually on a run when you can least afford the time to tend to it. Keep up the info-vestment, besides fresh oil its about the least expensive guaranteed resource for a schmick ride.Rubber to the road.
Keep em coming Doc I am always up for learning new things and different ways of fixing the bike I love. For me, doing my own bike work is part of the whole experience and frankly, Im a poor boy and can't always afford to farm it out.
Doc........thank you, thank you, thank you for the drain plug sealant advice !!!!!!!! I didn't realize I've been missing so important for so many years. Please keep up with the Do's and Dont's
Never use pipe dope on drain plugs myself. The 0-ring is what does the sealing. Also, the factory service manual makes no mention of using sealant on the drain plug threads. Finally, torque specs for drain plugs are for DRY threads, use the same torque on a plug with sealant on the threads and you will over-tighten the plug.
I have said it many times regarding Harley-Davidson owners that are amateur mechanics and go half assed on their repairs that we tend to give HD a bad name with our failures.
I use the proper-sized spring clamps on my fuel lines, petcock and pump. Always has worked for me. And they're easier to install than those worm clamps.
Years ago I had a fuel line pop off inside the tank of my 04 Road King due to previous owner using safety wire instead of a clamp on line to fuel pump. No fun breaking down due to someone being cheap.
Thanks Doc. You probably saved me a breakdown. Ordered a cinch ring and plier kit as I will soon change my fuel pump. Kit comes with hose clamps. I trust your advice so many thanks.
Doc, you da man I listen to you’re advise please keep them coming. Newbie to Harley Davidson and I’m glad that I found you. Thanks for your knowledge and insight.
I got a Jagg oil cooler for my 2010 Superglide C. The kit came with the worm style clamps. I was very dissapointed as it wasn't cheap! I used the proper fuel line clamps.
Keep them coming, people do not know how to read manuals anymore , or I should say take the time ! People want instant gratification now days , when you spend the money on a nice bike , do it the right way , thanks for sharing
Doc Harley.. Love the Do's and Don'ts videos. Never understood why people will spends thousands on a a vehicle and the cheap out when it comes to replacing simple parts or they reuse old parts.
Please keep these do's and dont's videos coming. I enjoy watching them and even learn 1 or 2 things along the way. Knowledge is power and we all want more power..... don't we?
A dab of dielectric grease on those exhaust bushings when you install them does wonders for making it easier to get them back on as well as it won't decay the rubber.
Stellar idea, the more we can learn the better. I just started as a Jr. Tech for Harley Davidson, not too long ago. The more I can learn to become a better tech, the better we can service bikes and have happy customers!
I always thought the pipe thread sealant was for the old plugs without o-rings. I haven't used it yet. I'll get some for the next service cause I trust your advice.
Good points. I've also heard that with the screw type clamp, can crack plastic bungs because there isn't even force around the circumference of the clamp. The screw mechanism can focus pressure on the plastic 'bung', so to speak. Good vid. thanks sub/Likie
Thank you for your do's and don'ts I am a new rider and know nothing about working on a Harley. I will be working on my own bike whether I know what I'm doing or not. Your simple videos give me hope. Thanks Again Doc.
Great tips! Glad I learned about those pinch clamps - thanks Doc, great series idea. And thanks @ Boosted Twin Cams re star washers for the battery terminals.
Great tips Doc. Keep them coming please. Those worm-gear hose clamps are terrible and will bite you on the least opportune time and possibly strand you. Reusing gaskets is dumb - they’re cheap enough and give peace of mind.
I’d rather send my bike to a trained professional for service and look around the dealership for a little while while it’s there but in todays world it looks like I’ll be in training to do some this stuff myself. I’m sure we all appreciate your knowledge, you haven’t steered me wrong yet so huge thanks for that!
As many as you can come up with doc, even if I can take one thing away from each video it’ll all add up down the road. So much knowledge to share. Thanks!
Absolutely, please do more. There are a lot of simple things to keep the bikes running longer if people are showed what to do and what not to do. Keep up the good work.
Doc is correct ,recommenced hose clamps are called Pinch Clamps They are size specific ,you do need the correct pinch tool about $35.00 McMaster Carr is an excellent supplier for these items ,
Sounds like the voice of experience,
Nothing is a substitute for experience.
Definitely have put my time in…Doc
Nothing like listening to someone with intelligence and experience, one of my go to channels!
Thank you for your support….Doc
LOL, I loved the loctite on the battery bolts. Never heard that one before.
You did not listen, he Said Do Not Use loctite on batterybolts. 😅
I do almost all my maintenance myself because I enjoy the time with the bikes.I have 3. To me it's part of the bike ownership enjoyment. I own the proper tools and shop manuals. I know not everyone enjoys this aspect of motorcycles but for me it is rewarding. That's why I enjoy your channel and yes the do's and don't is great.I would love more. I would love to see more on the little mechanics tricks too, like you did in the past. Thanks Doc!
Totally agree and add some more accolades to your show & its presentation. A detail wash of your bike is a great way to discover that loose wire connection, the missing bolt or a nefereous leaking gasket when you least expect it, usually on a run when you can least afford the time to tend to it. Keep up the info-vestment, besides fresh oil its about the least expensive guaranteed resource for a schmick ride.Rubber to the road.
Keep these coming. I enjoy learning how to do things the correct way. lol
Please keep doing these.
Love you Doc.
Bring the old theme introductory song back
On - Battery bolts use Outside Star Washers to Keep Em from getting Loose !!!
Keep em coming Doc I am always up for learning new things and different ways of fixing the bike I love. For me, doing my own bike work is part of the whole experience and frankly, Im a poor boy and can't always afford to farm it out.
Thanks for this comment...Doc
Yes I second this..keep them coming
Agree keep them coming
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson doc Harley . I have a 2019 street glide tic when start up goes away when warm ! Cold that be oil or a defect ? 24000 mi
Please do more of these videos. They are very helpful.
Thank you.
Please keep them coming !!! At 75 years young my old bones don't work as they used to and any helpful hints is greatly appreciated. Thanks Doc.
Yes! More dos and donts please
0:29 100% facts...Those are NOT designed for high vibration powertrains and frame jarring environments.
Great idea. These kind of videos can be a huge help to the average DIY home mechanic. Great work Doc.
Doc........thank you, thank you, thank you for the drain plug sealant advice !!!!!!!! I didn't realize I've been missing so important for so many years. Please keep up with the Do's and Dont's
Never use pipe dope on drain plugs myself. The 0-ring is what does the sealing. Also, the factory service manual makes no mention of using sealant on the drain plug threads. Finally, torque specs for drain plugs are for DRY threads, use the same torque on a plug with sealant on the threads and you will over-tighten the plug.
Thanks once again, please keep them coming
For the next vid - how about some do's and dont's for correctly using riser studs for handlebar fitment.
I have said it many times regarding Harley-Davidson owners that are amateur mechanics and go half assed on their repairs that we tend to give HD a bad name with our failures.
I use the proper-sized spring clamps on my fuel lines, petcock and pump. Always has worked for me. And they're easier to install than those worm clamps.
Greetings from sunny Scotland - Great tips Doc please keep em coming
More dos and donts please
I would like to see more like this
Excellent list. Please do some more!
Awesome Doc, yes please do another one if you can.
Years ago I had a fuel line pop off inside the tank of my 04 Road King due to previous owner using safety wire instead of a clamp on line to fuel pump. No fun breaking down due to someone being cheap.
Always learning with Doc.
Thanks, doc. I’d love to see more dos and don’ts.
Good video, always good to hear a reminder of this. Sometimes we hurry or I just get lazy.
More please
We can listen to your dos and donts for eternity! Thanks Doc.
That's a lot longer than my wife will listen.....Doc
More the better...thank you for the upload
Thanks Doc!
Thanks Doc, keep the do’s and don’ts coming!
Thanks Doc. You probably saved me a breakdown. Ordered a cinch ring and plier kit as I will soon change my fuel pump. Kit comes with hose clamps. I trust your advice so many thanks.
Appreciate your comment and glad the video was helpful….Doc
Love the dos and don'ts. Yes, do more please! 👍
Doc, you da man I listen to you’re advise please keep them coming. Newbie to Harley Davidson and I’m glad that I found you. Thanks for your knowledge and insight.
Thank you for joining our viewers.....Doc
Thank you for these dos and don't. Keep them coming please.
Yes please keep the do's and don'ts going Doc and thank you sir!
Love this idea of Do’s and Don’ts
Maybe break it down by bike and common DIY things that most HD owner’s do
The muffler rubber insulator does make a squeaky noise. Temp I have used WD40 to quiet it. Replace them.
In a pinch I have used side cuts and/or knippers to tighten those hose clamps. I am not saying that is proper, but in a pinch
I appreciate these, keep them comjng
Do's and don'ts from someone with your experience are always welcome.
I got a Jagg oil cooler for my 2010 Superglide C. The kit came with the worm style clamps. I was very dissapointed as it wasn't cheap!
I used the proper fuel line clamps.
Def. Doc, love the dogs and dont's
Keep them coming, people do not know how to read manuals anymore , or I should say take the time ! People want instant gratification now days , when you spend the money on a nice bike , do it the right way , thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching and support…Doc
Please keep coming with more dos and don'ts. Like others said, like learning new stuff as it pertains to my motorcycle and others
Great tips - please do more of these!
I like all your videos because they are always informative, but the does and don’ts is awesome.
Doc Harley.. Love the Do's and Don'ts videos. Never understood why people will spends thousands on a a vehicle and the cheap out when it comes to replacing simple parts or they reuse old parts.
Really useful tips there Doc. Please more Do and Don't content. Thanks again Doc.
Good video Doc I enjoyed it
I was a truck mechanic for 50 years so I know all about what you are talking about especially the wire connections
I am sure you could fill a video with do and dont....Doc
Nothing better than the do’s and don’t from the Doc Harley keep them coming!
Thank you sir great tips when a long ride
Everyone of your videos and hints or tips has helped me, or many other Harley owners!! So please keep them coming!
Thank you Michael for this positive feedback....Doc
Thank you for the Info. I'm a novice and all this info is greatly appreciated
Good information, especially the hose clamps, they look like hell and scream " I was in a hurry".
Please keep these do's and dont's videos coming. I enjoy watching them and even learn 1 or 2 things along the way. Knowledge is power and we all want more power.....
don't we?
Thanks for your post Rudy....Doc
Do's and don't are great. The more the merrier.
Thank you for what you do and provide for us all
A dab of dielectric grease on those exhaust bushings when you install them does wonders for making it easier to get them back on as well as it won't decay the rubber.
Great tip....Doc
Thanks Doc. I also use a light dab of anti seize on the derby cover screws, and be sure to use the correct torx bit! Close is not good enough!
Great tech tip…Doc
Hey Doc, you saved me from doing a don't to my fueling system.... Thanks!!! Do more of these!!
Glad to help...Doc
Thanks Doc from Myrtle beach. They do my service 👍👍👍🇺🇸🏖
I use hose clamps on my fuel lines and tank crossover for years and teflon tape on my drain bolts with no problems
I should have included that I was refering to Fuel Injection lines in the tank....Doc
Love the doe n dont's
Stellar idea, the more we can learn the better. I just started as a Jr. Tech for Harley Davidson, not too long ago. The more I can learn to become a better tech, the better we can service bikes and have happy customers!
I always thought the pipe thread sealant was for the old plugs without o-rings. I haven't used it yet. I'll get some for the next service cause I trust your advice.
I really appreciate videos like this. Keep them coming, and thanks for the great content
Don't stop Doc, keep your tips coming, your advice has helped me on quite a few things,have a great weekend an be safe out there
Hopefully the start of a new series of videos. Do’s and Don’ts are extremely helpful coming from a master dealer tech.
Good points. I've also heard that with the screw type clamp, can crack plastic bungs because there isn't even force around the circumference of the clamp. The screw mechanism can focus pressure on the plastic 'bung', so to speak.
Good vid. thanks sub/Likie
Thanks for the info Doc.
Very helpful! Do more like this! Thanks!
Thanks Doc for the free lessons 👊🏽
Thank you for your do's and don'ts I am a new rider and know nothing about working on a Harley. I will be working on my own bike whether I know what I'm doing or not. Your simple videos give me hope. Thanks Again Doc.
Please purchase a Harley-Davidson Factory Service Manual. This will help you service you bike....Doc
Keep them coming. I’ve learned a lot from your videos.
Thank you for your time and feedback...Doc
Great tips! Glad I learned about those pinch clamps - thanks Doc, great series idea. And thanks @ Boosted Twin Cams re star washers for the battery terminals.
We are so glad you enjoyed…..Doc
Love these "Dos and don'ts." Short and sweet.
Glad you like it.....Doc
A good reason to have your electrical wires soldered is for the least resistance possible and like he said it holds better than wire nuts etc.
Great idea. I have started doing basic service work on my 2016 Triglide. As a retiree with a limited budget, I need all the help I can . Thank you
Thanks Doc. Awesome video! Show some more please.
I’ve actually had good luck with screw type hose clamps. If they do leak just tighten them up.
Sooner or later the clamp will cut into the hose. The hose gets soft when hot
Great video, thanks for all your help, do's and don'ts, great idea
Love the ideas of do's and don'ts. More of us can use any if not all your tips. Thanx Doc
Thanks Gordon....Doc
yes lots more do and no do.... Thx a Bunch ...
Please do more do’s and dont’s!
My Husband sometimes services his Harley! I will share your video with him. Thank you for the tips Doc! 😊
Thanks for Sharing Karen....Doc
Great tips Doc. Keep them coming please. Those worm-gear hose clamps are terrible and will bite you on the least opportune time and possibly strand you. Reusing gaskets is dumb - they’re cheap enough and give peace of mind.
A DO and a DON'T sure beats maybe's and well, sometimes, etc. Thanks for all the knowledgeable help.
I’d rather send my bike to a trained professional for service and look around the dealership for a little while while it’s there but in todays world it looks like I’ll be in training to do some this stuff myself. I’m sure we all appreciate your knowledge, you haven’t steered me wrong yet so huge thanks for that!
Thanks for watching....Doc
Really good quick hitting info Doc. Keep 'em coming.
Another great video. Keep them coming. Maybe a do and don't on windshield maintenance. Thanks Doc.
Thanks for the suggestion...Doc
Thanks Doc, when you're right you're right. As always!
checking and setting proper torque on battery terminals occasionally
As many as you can come up with doc, even if I can take one thing away from each video it’ll all add up down the road. So much knowledge to share. Thanks!
Thanks Randy....Doc
Love all your work Doc❗
Keep Living the Dream ❗
Safe travels 🙏♥️
💪🇦🇺💪
Good stuff. Keep em coming.
Absolutely, please do more. There are a lot of simple things to keep the bikes running longer if people are showed what to do and what not to do. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Doc! From a first time Harley owner. As simple as it is, this video is very informative, please, please, please do more.
Thanks for all you do.
Doc is correct ,recommenced hose clamps are called Pinch Clamps
They are size specific ,you do need the correct pinch tool about $35.00
McMaster Carr is an excellent supplier for these items ,
Thanks for the tip....Doc