And This Is What My Harley Davidson Shovelhead Roadbike Sounds Like

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2020
  • Just got her back together again and made some new exhaust pipe extensions. Nathan made the pipes out of "leftovers" I had laying around and Scott cut me some new extensions for out the back.

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  • @dictumfactum9468
    @dictumfactum9468 4 года назад +19

    That grin at 4:55 says it all.

  • @tasunko7672
    @tasunko7672 4 года назад +58

    From time to time you're going to have to strap on a Go-Pro, and take us for a ride. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would appreciate that. Thanks for the video.

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +16

      We've talked about it. If we do it, we want to give you something you'll enjoy. We'll see.

    • @davemetz7368
      @davemetz7368 4 года назад +3

      I agree. Mike DOES need to put on a go-pro.

    • @DeuceDevil
      @DeuceDevil 4 года назад +2

      I agree with that 😈

    • @alessandrojosue656
      @alessandrojosue656 2 года назад

      you prolly dont give a shit but does anybody know of a method to get back into an instagram account..?
      I was dumb forgot the login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.

    • @louiebarrett5280
      @louiebarrett5280 2 года назад

      @Alessandro Josue instablaster =)

  • @PrivateUsername
    @PrivateUsername 4 года назад +51

    Mike, you need to read kids books. You have a voice for it.

  • @robfrye4664
    @robfrye4664 4 года назад +3

    Your smile tells it all! That's one beautiful motorcycle!

  • @streetwise10-73
    @streetwise10-73 4 года назад +3

    Another fun video....Thanks Mike

  • @r0bkills
    @r0bkills 4 года назад +24

    The SWEET SWEET SOUND OF A SHOVEL , I'll never sell my FLHS

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +8

      I feel that way. I've had this one 42 years.

  • @Saveourfreedom
    @Saveourfreedom 4 года назад +5

    the Sound of a shovel. one of the most beautiful pieces of music

  • @ThatGuy-nb7zf
    @ThatGuy-nb7zf 4 года назад +16

    I grew up playing with tools in the floor of my grandfather's garages. They both taught me so much about motors and general shadetree mechanic work. So glad guys like you are continuing to hand down knowledge to the younger generations. She sounds amazing. Hope you get back on the road soon.

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +1

      You bet. Thank You. Just need to fab up some strange brackets for the sidecar. Sonia hasn't seen some of my favorite paces yet.

    • @daryllect6659
      @daryllect6659 4 года назад

      But they never taught you the difference between a "motor" and an "engine".

  • @Eugenesnufflebean
    @Eugenesnufflebean 4 года назад +11

    Aww, bless your ❤ Mike, please make a video with your best friend riding with you

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +5

      Oh yah. Thank You. It's coming. I'm very fond of my dog and I really want her with me.

  • @aquahombre
    @aquahombre 4 года назад +5

    That is music to the ears, especially after working all day, Thanks

  • @srcobra50
    @srcobra50 4 года назад +21

    Another sweet looking and sounding bike 👍🏽 be safe brother.

  • @mikejohnson-dl7vt
    @mikejohnson-dl7vt 4 года назад +4

    Who needs speakers when ya got "them pipes"!!!💪😎👍🇺🇸 (good luck with the side-car) Bless your pup🐶

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +1

      Thank You.

    • @lannyqualls9428
      @lannyqualls9428 4 года назад

      Exactly! I never understood why ANYBODY would have a radio on a Harley. The sound of those pipes are sweet as classic rock.

  • @1701ALLEN
    @1701ALLEN 4 года назад +1

    I love my dog too. I take him everywhere. He wouldn't have it any other way. It looks and sounds nice.

  • @openrangeoffroad2803
    @openrangeoffroad2803 4 года назад +2

    Love that shovel brother. I had an 83 and it was fun

  • @jeffreylamendola7220
    @jeffreylamendola7220 4 года назад +1

    Nice bike, nice yard, nice dog, nice life

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +1

      It took a long time to pull off, but I feel very fortunate. Thank You.

  • @zombiedog4343
    @zombiedog4343 4 года назад +4

    Smile says it all! Thanks for sharing she's a beauty!

  • @smokinjoe6924
    @smokinjoe6924 4 года назад +5

    sounds great nothing like the sound of an old Shovel I have a side car on my 76 my German shepherd loves going for rides.pipes should be good back like that for your dog she will love it.see you on the road

  • @petek1454
    @petek1454 4 года назад +6

    Mike, I can’t even put into words how much I love your videos. Thank you for doing you’re thing and letting us watch! Your videos are the light in my dark times and I thank you!

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад

      Wow, thank you! I really would like for this to be a pleasure. I've really enjoyed the interaction with some great people.

  • @61espo
    @61espo 4 года назад +2

    Nice Mike! Thanks for sharing! She sounds great!

  • @SixShooter14
    @SixShooter14 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful bike and beautiful pup. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @onemeterpeter7137
    @onemeterpeter7137 3 года назад

    Thanks for posting all your bikes for us to observe and listen too. I love them all

  • @philippevandendungen6063
    @philippevandendungen6063 4 года назад +1

    I love your videos. Such a passion for motorcycles you have. Bless you Mike, be safe.

  • @browny200
    @browny200 4 года назад +3

    Such a nice bike, love your style Mike thanks for sharing 👍

  • @dennisc.1189
    @dennisc.1189 4 года назад +6

    Mike, the bike is beautiful and sounds really nice and I just loved that comment an electric foot.

  • @TikiBikerBob
    @TikiBikerBob 4 года назад +5

    She sounds amazing Mike!

  • @berare777
    @berare777 4 года назад +6

    As always a cool video. Thanks for sharing !

  • @blkdgg
    @blkdgg 4 года назад +7

    Sounds good to me Mike, Enjoy you summer rides. Melman!

  • @dawidos117
    @dawidos117 4 года назад +5

    Hey, Mike! What a beautiful looking and sounding bike. You’re like Bob Ross of motorcycles. It’s really nice to listen to your voice and your motorcycles 👍🏻

  • @stanroberts4820
    @stanroberts4820 4 года назад +4

    Got a great throaty sound! Glad to hear it's not idled to low! Lookin good :)

  • @tommydemis9094
    @tommydemis9094 4 года назад +4

    When you got close to her to check the enrichener I heard your Shovelhead makes the same noises as mine...
    that is comforting to me... THANX!!! : )

  • @staplests
    @staplests 4 года назад +2

    From an 81 FLHS Shovelhead guy, I'm really loving all the SH videos. Learning a ton. Thanks for doing those.

  • @elsdp-4560
    @elsdp-4560 4 года назад +1

    THANK YOU...for sharing. Fantastic sounding bike, pipes look great. Like the air cleaner logo.

  • @ziggyironic
    @ziggyironic Год назад

    Beautiful bike, sounds great, thanks for sharing and a beautiful dog too. 👍

  • @deadheadlights
    @deadheadlights 4 года назад +3

    Sounds strong Mike! Glad to see her back together. Ride safe! Al

  • @nicksrc908
    @nicksrc908 4 года назад +1

    Really like the clean look of the long shot pipes. Good job sir!

  • @davidfellows6250
    @davidfellows6250 4 года назад +1

    Your gonna make me cry. I had a 71 FLH in pearl white. S& S everything ,from the flywheels to the carb. I road that bike for 20 plus years and all over CD the Americas. That's a real motorcycle you can take anywhere. Now I e got a Kawasaki. It's ok. You have a nice version of the one bike I wish I could have hung on to.

  • @howder1951
    @howder1951 4 года назад +2

    So nice! We will see you on the road!

  • @KraeseRepairs
    @KraeseRepairs 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. So much knowledge has been lost throughout time regarding vintage and antique vehicles because of people not passing down there experience with them.

  • @kevdogg3793
    @kevdogg3793 4 года назад +2

    Nice bike Mike I’ll be listening for you See you on the road

  • @jeffreyhill7990
    @jeffreyhill7990 4 года назад +8

    Love that shovel

  • @SendOout
    @SendOout 4 года назад +1

    It's incredible what the new FLD (SWITCHBACK) is similar of this bike.. nice, beautiful. Thank you Mike for your passion

  • @dscott6508
    @dscott6508 2 года назад

    I have a new Hero! Loved your videos before but now I see Sonia and you've won me over brother. Thanks for good honest tips with no hollywood drama!

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  2 года назад

      Wow. Thank You. Sonia is flattered too. But, she's really a little put out with me. I haven't got her sidecar up yet. Coming soon. No drama necessary.

  • @Francey4782
    @Francey4782 4 года назад +2

    Fantastic sound again!

  • @TheHenkepenke
    @TheHenkepenke 3 года назад

    Greetings from across the pond! That bike sounds great! The smile on your face says it all.

  • @Chewy-Da-Redneck
    @Chewy-Da-Redneck 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful bike AWESOME sound!!! Shovelheads have the best sound of ANY bike on the road!!!

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад

      Oh, I love the sound of any well tuned old Harley. Nothing sounds like a good running Shovel. Nothing sounds like good running Knuckle. Nothing sounds like a good running Pan. Can't wait to make music with a good running Big Flathead. It's all love to me.

  • @rodslogic4350
    @rodslogic4350 4 года назад +2

    Thanks Mike. Your smile says it all 😎👍

  • @mtyhntr49
    @mtyhntr49 3 года назад +1

    Very nice bike. Thanks for the sound check. Be safe out there. : )

  • @DavidPerez-cd9tu
    @DavidPerez-cd9tu 4 года назад +2

    Love my shovel sounds great beautiful bike Mike!

  • @jonz5978
    @jonz5978 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful...... bike and dog. That has to be one of the best sounding Shovelheads I’ve ever heard. Keep buildin’m, keep ridin’m. 🤙

  • @haydenremnant2651
    @haydenremnant2651 4 года назад +2

    A joy to hear!! Thank you.

  • @alanedwards5382
    @alanedwards5382 2 года назад

    She sounds Great Mike.ive been working on shovels for 30 years and still learn from your vids

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  2 года назад +1

      It goes on forever. You could probably teach me a few things.

  • @MrDjh66
    @MrDjh66 4 года назад +4

    Looking and sounding great mike my shovel running great on fresh rebuild starts first or second kick

  • @spongeyspongey5983
    @spongeyspongey5983 3 года назад

    The smile on your face when you were standing behind the machine you lovingly built says more than your whole dialogue! sweet thumper, music to my ears as well.

  • @salvatorebaleno9807
    @salvatorebaleno9807 4 года назад +2

    Sweet sweet music! I love the sound of a shovel. My father bought his '68 in '78 and now im riding it. Nothing ever feels as good as riding that bike. Its the green/birch color and although its not my favorite, id never change it. Eventhough i have seen some sweet dark green/white FLH's

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +2

      Very cool! That's a grand old bike. It certainly disserves to be preserved by you.

  • @rulerofomicronpersei8
    @rulerofomicronpersei8 4 года назад +1

    What a fine sounding Harley, looks beautiful too! Ride safe!

  • @FromTheHeart-777
    @FromTheHeart-777 4 года назад +4

    I love this man's voice! Love the bikes too lol

  • @lawrencebrandt8448
    @lawrencebrandt8448 Год назад

    she is soooo sweet !! thanks hope mine 1981/ 80 sounds that good hopping to finish her this winter to hot to work in the garage in summer . thanks mike

  • @brucesanborn7484
    @brucesanborn7484 4 года назад +2

    Nice,Mike👍 Maranatha, Greetings from Tampa Florida 😎

  • @FSAUDIOGUY
    @FSAUDIOGUY 4 года назад +5

    That is some sweet music Mike! Stay well my friend :)

  • @fililoboesparza5784
    @fililoboesparza5784 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful Showerhead!! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ArmenianLifewithMitch
    @ArmenianLifewithMitch 4 года назад +6

    She's a beauty Mike...both your bike and Sonia that is! Love your air cleaner cover by the way! Great to see the SU carb and those very thoughtful pipes too...she's a beautiful sounding bike Mike! All the best mate...and see ya out on the road with Sonia one day! Incidentally, that's my wife's name too! Regards, Mitch

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +2

      Thank You. I look forward to seeing both of you.

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 Год назад

    Awesome machine mike, very nice set of pipes...

  • @Solanza
    @Solanza 3 года назад

    An absolute masterpiece, what a pleasure for my ears. I wish every modern bike would sound like a harley.
    BOOM BOOM BA DA BOOM BOOM BOOM

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  3 года назад

      It would be nice. But the only thing that sounds like the real thing, is the real thing.

  • @FrankiesWorld
    @FrankiesWorld 4 года назад +3

    Sounds beautiful Mike

  • @wesleyalexander8814
    @wesleyalexander8814 4 года назад +3

    Beautiful beautiful looking ride

  • @charlesrockit6352
    @charlesrockit6352 4 года назад +1

    Just catching up,sweet ride bro,i love my shovel heads,grew up on them and will ride em till im gone
    Ride hard ride safe be well

  • @MrTurnone
    @MrTurnone 4 года назад +3

    OK Mike this is wild, I just showed my wife your channel and showed her this bike and your panhead and I said that is a beautiful bike but I want to hear it run ...and bam...here you are

  • @rogerbunch4411
    @rogerbunch4411 4 года назад

    She looks and sounds fantastic

  • @shanecoker8566
    @shanecoker8566 4 года назад +1

    Very nice,I was looking for a SU carb but finally got my Tillotson running good on my 1969 FLH. The SU is so cool.

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад

      Thank You. A lot of people used to rave about their Tillotsons.

  • @loneggebroten2484
    @loneggebroten2484 4 года назад +1

    Nice bike. My 72 FLH hasn't let me down in 32 years and counting..

  • @mattovictimcycles1334
    @mattovictimcycles1334 4 года назад

    Bike sounds good Mike.... keep up the good work..thanks

  • @charlesnorton5134
    @charlesnorton5134 4 года назад

    Very sweet running Shovel ... and yes the summer is here ,here in Ireland today is a wonderful day ,,we have just had 3 months of lock down opened again ,, we still have big limits on life ,,but it feels wonderful to be able to ride again . I have watched all your great videos form way back and always enjoy so much ,, Please keep up your wonderful calm and peaceful videos, I always find your voice soothing and the way you explain things easy to follow, ride safe ..Charlie from Ireland .. PS.. your notifications seem to be working fine.

  • @caseykelso1
    @caseykelso1 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for sharing that.

  • @ethankc2864
    @ethankc2864 2 года назад

    Love the way your bike looks and sounds, I'm getting my very bike this weekend. it's an 81 shovelhead, I'm very excited

  • @billysmith8149
    @billysmith8149 4 года назад +2

    Sweet sounding Shovel

  • @ico0113
    @ico0113 4 года назад +1

    Sounds amazing Thanks for the video 👍

  • @tomwagaman6440
    @tomwagaman6440 3 года назад +1

    I'm honored to say I follow your videos! I live in Phoenix!

  • @johnscott2596
    @johnscott2596 Год назад

    Very nice bike sounds great I love all 3 of your bikes old school rules

  • @dilo777
    @dilo777 3 года назад

    The sound of the pre evo v twins is awesome! I love it!

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  3 года назад +1

      Yah, me too. But each type is a little different. Pans and Shovels don't sound alike and Knuckles really stand alone. A Flathead is different yet. And an old Indian (1953 and earlier Twins) is something else again.

    • @dilo777
      @dilo777 3 года назад

      I’m excited to get my pan going! Is there a place I can share pictures that you’ll see?

  • @ShaneOBrien
    @ShaneOBrien 4 года назад

    What A great representation of your quality work Mike

  • @asspopper357
    @asspopper357 Год назад

    This dude is the Bob Ross of bikes and I’m all here for it

  • @disht2
    @disht2 4 года назад

    Glad Chong is still doing well. Looking good my man.

  • @johnc4090
    @johnc4090 4 года назад +2

    That's a handsome looking bike Mike.

  • @jameslowe4228
    @jameslowe4228 4 года назад +2

    Sounds smooth Mike got her tuned good

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад

      Thank You. She's a little fresh right now. She'll get better with a couple thousand miles.

  • @pskemster
    @pskemster 2 года назад

    Mike,
    That bike is nothing but an eyeful to behold!
    You say she is a bit temperamental. And that’s all right.. still digging her the ape’s are an eye pleaser as well.

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  2 года назад

      Thank You. We finally got through her "odd" tuning stages. She is a "one off."

  • @FordBuiltTough100
    @FordBuiltTough100 4 года назад +6

    Love the videos Mike! Beautiful bike and sounds great, for a future video idea I was wondering if you could do a video on a springer front end showing maintenance and adjustments. Thank you!

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +3

      Thank You. The project bike is getting a springer and we'll show the steps on video.

  • @rickeysmith7674
    @rickeysmith7674 4 года назад +2

    Poetry in motion

  • @caddydaddy6728
    @caddydaddy6728 2 года назад

    She sounds smooth real smooth 👍👍

  • @roostercrow8076
    @roostercrow8076 4 года назад +2

    Dig the color, hell dig the whole bike Brother!

  • @andymartin4747
    @andymartin4747 4 года назад +1

    She sounds good!

  • @jamesrobinson2433
    @jamesrobinson2433 4 года назад +2

    Another beautiful bike brought to you by the Bob Ross of motorcycling.

  • @Epitome63
    @Epitome63 4 года назад

    She sounds good. Nice looking bike.

  • @dennishowell6494
    @dennishowell6494 4 года назад +1

    Sounds great very nice motorcycle

  • @shannonwittman950
    @shannonwittman950 3 года назад

    In my small hometown, circa 1978, I knew of a guy who had an Electra-Glide. Was probably 1969-71 vintage. Looked a lot like yours, including color. He removed everything extraneous, including all extra lighting and turn signals. But he kept the original handlebars, brushed metal headlight nacelle, fenders and wheels. Might've also kept the foot-boards. He'd installed drag pipes and a classic thin Sportster seat. I don't think it qualified as a bobber. Just a sleek and simple meat n' potatoes machine.
    This was the golden age of Japanese four-cylinder sport bikes like the Kawasaki Z1 and the Honda 750F. Man, that Harley was a standout!
    Once when nobody was around I threw a leg over it, sat on the seat and lifted it off its side-stand. I marveled at the perfect balance in spite of its weight!
    Forty-some-odd years later -- thanks for this video and for sparking to life a great memory.

  • @brucedriscoll2206
    @brucedriscoll2206 3 года назад +1

    Love them old shovels!

  • @raysimon1368
    @raysimon1368 2 года назад

    Another one of your beautiful rides she is also awesome all the good ones are taken Mike's got em all I'm jealous love it

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  2 года назад

      Thank You. I've had this one 44 years. There was a time when she was ALL I had. And those were great times too.

    • @raysimon1368
      @raysimon1368 2 года назад

      @@pacificmike9501 well mike I can't compete with your love affairs but I got a fatboy I bought 27 years ago new and love it but I always wanted a flh shovel good friend of mine bought one new in high school let me take it for a day ride and fell in love that's what inspired me to buy the fatboy

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  2 года назад

      Cool. We all start at the same place.

  • @rick427ss8
    @rick427ss8 3 года назад

    Well you inspire me to work on my Shovel, shame on me I’ve never touched it mechanically, I know my bad. Had it built in 1996 rode for awhile then dived off into the Evo world. I sold my shovel and it was gone 15 years. The buddy of mine that built it called me on day to tell me he was talking with the guy that bought it and had ridden it to his house. Wellllllll, I bought it back. Now that I learned my lesson not to ever get rid of your Shovel I would like to get her up and running properly again. Thanks for your help and inspiration, ride safe and stay cool. May God Bless. I’m sure I’ll be asking lots of questions.

  • @wills705
    @wills705 4 года назад +1

    Sweet sounding bike... My 75 FXE has a Thunderheader on it. It's a tad bit loud... It's eventually going to my daughter when she's old enough. I'm going to have to get another one... Not a bad delima to have. Great video & as always be well.

    • @pacificmike9501
      @pacificmike9501  4 года назад +1

      That's what we refer to as a "quality problem." Sounds good to me.

  • @krisnacater
    @krisnacater 4 года назад +1

    Lovely motorbike. Good for you

  • @robert846
    @robert846 4 года назад +2

    Greatings from europe. Bike sounds great.