Good luck on your new venture! Anyone with enough sack to even attempt to start their own business has my respect. Cant wait to watch you grow as a businessman 🕴
Absolutely love how you"listen" to the bike. So many Tech's just do the once around and call it good. A well trained ear and but in the seat is worth a lot more then a book smart tech.
I heard that somtimes the full service will be done by a trainee . And will be final checked by a real tech. The service bill is " original Harley davidson ".
John, I like the new relaxed John. I think you will do very well with your shop just judging by the way you seem to just love having your own place. Loving the new videos
Hey man I’d rather go to someone like you instead of going to an incompetent dealer whose service manager tries to tell me the USB port on my 2019 Heritage isn’t a factory installed option so I have to call the salesman and have him go back and explain to the service manager it’s indeed a factory part and since it’s not working it’s a warranty repair.
Awesome video, appreciate talking through the check. It's nice to see a business owner and mechanic who has passion for what they do. I know when I get home I still need to get my belt tension adjust bc I had the squeal when braking/slowing.
Good day sir from Victoria B.C. I am a retired tech myself and I got a kick out of this video. Dry squeaky foot pegs were always my pet peeve, especially foot boards with the detent ball. Poor techs always seem to miss those. Good on you for opening your own shop. Good luck to you John, I enjoy your humble style.
Good job buddy, love the spoke "pinging",,,, I used to do that on every service I did. Also when I started in business, consignment was a big part of it. Ocala Fl.
John, thank you , thank you, thank you. I don’t know exactly what you’ve done but the production value of this video is sick! The lighting is sooo much better. The clarity is a million times better (new camera?) depth of field is awesome. The shot composition is better (new camera person?) Wow! Most people won’t even understand why they are enjoying your videos more, but they will. Very professional & very much appreciated. You have always been a natural at infotainment but even you seem to be having more fun. God bless & keep it up.
The jiffy stand is sort of important. Thanks for all the useful information. You need to give some old school sportsters some love!!! Still looking forward to your lift review and why you picked it over another Handy lift.
Pre ride inspections is almost a must with Harley’s. Not sure about the M8’s as they are way smoother but Twinkie’s and back like to shake, rattle and roll things loose. Blue loctite, you’re my best friend. Great video John.
thanks for the head/wheel bearing tips, have recently brought a fat bob which had sat for 5 years. making some strange noises now and again. will be able to at least narrow things down👍
Sadly, i just sold my Heritage yesterday. Wife had a hard time being a pillion on a cruiser. Looks like a new bike for my solo riding may be on the horizon. I took great care of that bike and the new owner should be very happy!
That would have just given me an excuse to replace the pillion seat with a luggage rack, and add a drivers backrest. Although since you already sold your old bike, the Road King is a nice replacement option; just need to remove that ridiculously large wind screen and add highway pegs. Also need to make sure you get a version with cruise control; that rates fairly high on my nice to have list for road trips.
John, First, good luck with the new shop. Nice video. Funny how my 2018 FLHC had two of the same issues. Saddlebag rattle was because one of the bolt holes was not tapped through, and the bold did not tighten against the bag all the way. I tapped the hole the rest of the way, and the bolt now seats fine. The other was the clip at the bottom end of the side stand came off. Funny how some things just happen. Keep up the videos.
Absolutely great vid big John. I have the same bike and same rattle. Will now check my stand. Best of luck for the future man 👍👍👍 three dirty thumbs for ya
The exhaust on this bike is the exact one on my 2010 Heritage. American Custom Exhaust. I love the slip-ons. They take you original slip ons and gut them and repack the inter walls of the muffler. I think the best sound of any pipes you can get Unlike the dealer pushed Rinehart and other popular exhaust that sound like tin cans. I also kept the stock intake cover on my Heritage with a state II cam change.
@@PebblesGloria Maybe John is too exspensive for Harley. Cheaper to let the job done by a less experiance newby and let the tech onley do the final inspection. Quality ?....nah..
It's not 2020s style, it's Maxwell's style, all great check's John, it's nice to see you having your own shop brother, ride safe and keep the kneese in the breeze 👍🏼💯
Do it. Worked @ Harley York under amf, laid off when new owners bought out amf. Union shop. Had my own water well business after 10 years of machining @ h-d, b&d. Got an 81 super glide with a rebate and co. employee discount for about 4k new, leftover. Was a year old when I got it. You will find as a business owner, feast and famon as far as money. Nothing like being your own boss
First thing, the audio on your new helmet set up is WAY better. And boy buddy, if that bike gets a Big Dirty Thumb's Up, you KNOW it's a good deal! Love the channel (and the new shop), brother. Eric, Kissimmee, Fl.
100% Love my Heritage Classic 114....just did 1000 mile service... This bike is definitely a Home run for Harley-Davidson...! Leave it loaded, or pull the bags, windshield, and passenger seat...and bam you have a cool Softail Slim style ride...such a versatile bike ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
You need to paint the inside of your shop white. That will make what lights you have much brighter. My brother started a bike shop back in the 70’s and it really helped when we painted the interior white. He specialized in British and Asian bikes. Not too many Harley’s. This was in Avon and then Lakeville NY.
I would if I owned the place. That would be so expensive, and it would be yellow by the time I move out. Meaning they’d probably make me paint it again. Maybe one day I’ll be bringing in enough to do it !
Hey John love the video and that is a sweet bike! kep them coming ,me n my son are planning a road trip next spring and planning to swing by and say hey dude , we really enjoy your videos .
Gas cap can be fixed. Fix came from another RUclipsr and worked for me. Lay the gas cap upside down on something soft. Where the chrome cap is clinted over the plastic take a straight bladed screw driver and indent the edge every 5mm or so (You don't have to wack it!!!). If you do it nicely you'll never ever notice it.
Hey John, good to see you stepping out of the dealership, and into your own thing! "Good luck!" 5 fluids to check... Engine, Trans, and Primary ofcourse.. But also the brakes. They just about all use fluid now days. Front and back! And lastly... Forks! Front forks have a fluid in them, that is similar to hydrolic oil. And hey! I'm just inviting you to check out the video on "Oil Purge," on "Delboy's Garage," channel. By purging the old oil from the oiling system, you get like, another quart of old, dirty oil, from the system, besides just the tank and filter... I think it's worth th quart of clean oil more, to KNOW, you got clean oil throughout the entire system...
My pre ride check (that's what I call it) depends on how far I'm going. Less than 10 miles - If it starts that's it, off I go. If I'm actually going for a ride, I check all the lights, all the switches, levers, pedals, oil level, tire pressure, horn, leaks on forks and shocks, engine, trans and primary leaks, lastly look for loose nuts and bolts, then I'm off.
Dealers in NW PA are begging for used bikes. That would be dope is you started selling HD bikes John! Nice vlog.. Something is up with my kick stand on my 18 Fatboy. Going to shop tomorrow.
Love your video's John. Super excited to see you starting your own shop. At 5:20 when you start checking that rear tire. It looks like the tire is cupping when you spin it. It could be a trick of the light at the bottom of the wheel. But it look weird. I wish I had a tech/shop close to me. That was as Thorough as you are! Keep up the great my Dude.
John I was hoping and I’m glad to know you kept your original opening to the RUclips videos even now since the start of your own business! Because it would have been weird if you would had decided to drop it !
I generally use the line when I’m actually bringing you to work with me 😂 seems silly for that intro when we’re riding around or talking about a helmet or a camera or something, ya know!
😂 it is a lot of fun having some space to myself. At the shop off camera I spent a lot of time moving things around, waiting for convos to end, all sorts of things that made it harder to be excited to push record. Now if I could find someone else to fix bikes so I can record all day, I’d be golden!
09 FXSTC kick stand bushings broke apart about 15k ago. Cheap to repair, put grease in them. Hardest part was hooking the #@%^$ spring back up. Ride safe.
A good video John, you are indeed a professional Harley Davidson mechanic. Seems you could do warranty work under some auspice of Harley approval to give those types of customers a little extra peace of mind. Your going to do well before you know it swamped with customers!
Oh my god, i wish i could send my bike to you to get serviced...you amazing with your detailing for a pre-ride inspection. My bike doesn't hold a charge, i cleaned my carb and did a rebuild, changed my spark plugs, charged my battery, the bike turns on over and runs but the moment i go to ride it, it turns off.
I wish every mechanic was as honest and detailed as you are 👍
Good luck on your new venture! Anyone with enough sack to even attempt to start their own business has my respect. Cant wait to watch you grow as a businessman 🕴
Absolutely love how you"listen" to the bike.
So many Tech's just do the once around and call it good.
A well trained ear and but in the seat is worth a lot more then a book smart tech.
I heard that somtimes the full service will be done by a trainee . And will be final checked by a real tech.
The service bill is " original Harley davidson ".
Thats why i don't like a radio on my Road King. I want to hear the engine, etc
@@paulherzog9605 absolutely LOVE my 2015 RoadKing!
Living in Harris county I’m glad to know I can take my Harley to someone if I need!
Awesome. Looks like things are going pretty well. Blessings to ya and keep those cameras rollin.
John, this is one of your best. It’s serious and business like with lots of information. Thanks and keep them coming.
Is stuff opening up there yet so we can come raid your mini fridge? 😁 Awesome vid as always sir! 🤘🏼
It was, but now we're seeing spikes like Florida and Texas
Love too! . Niagara is a cross the border 🤔
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John, I like the new relaxed John. I think you will do very well with your shop just judging by the way you seem to just love having your own place. Loving the new videos
Hey man I’d rather go to someone like you instead of going to an incompetent dealer whose service manager tries to tell me the USB port on my 2019 Heritage isn’t a factory installed option so I have to call the salesman and have him go back and explain to the service manager it’s indeed a factory part and since it’s not working it’s a warranty repair.
This comment is exactly why I go to a vtwin specialist vs the Harley dealership.
God do I love the heritage’s... I’ve got a CVO streetglide and still feel warm and fuzzy about the heritage.. it’s just sooo classic
Same here.
Dude I'm loving this energy this is great I can definitely tell your happy man
Spent over 10 years in Columbus and ft Benning. Love the videos of you riding around town. Throwback for me, thank you!
Never thought to check the kickstand. Attention to detail. Nice 👍
The clip on the kickstand has come off twice on my '19.
Awesome new motorcycle shop man! I love seeing people get out there and take good solid risks like this. It's inspiring!
Awesome video, appreciate talking through the check. It's nice to see a business owner and mechanic who has passion for what they do. I know when I get home I still need to get my belt tension adjust bc I had the squeal when braking/slowing.
Hey John, looks like your shop is coming along nicely. Great video, as usual’
Good day sir from Victoria B.C. I am a retired tech myself and I got a kick out of this video. Dry squeaky foot pegs were always my pet peeve, especially foot boards with the detent ball. Poor techs always seem to miss those. Good on you for opening your own shop. Good luck to you John, I enjoy your humble style.
Best Harley mechanic in the net. Wish I lived nearby to get you to take care of my road glide.
Good job buddy, love the spoke "pinging",,,, I used to do that on every service I did. Also when I started in business, consignment was a big part of it.
Ocala Fl.
Can’t wait for the fxr to get this treatment 😂
I have the last week of august blocked off so I have time to look it over 😂
I hope you or doing well down there 👇 in
Florida .. have you seen the Bagger race
Love from Mississippi USA 🇺🇸
Glad I found you here, man! I have a 2020 Heritage S, so I enjoyed watching this video. I wish you all the best with your shop too!
Love the t-shirt ... motorcycle missions rocks. Thanks John for all your work.
Loving this. Can't wait for more John, kudos.
Great video John, thanks for sharing the process and your thoughts as you go 😎🤙🏻
As always,enjoyed the video,...and the bike, part of this old mans bucket list!
John, thank you , thank you, thank you. I don’t know exactly what you’ve done but the production value of this video is sick! The lighting is sooo much better. The clarity is a million times better (new camera?) depth of field is awesome. The shot composition is better (new camera person?) Wow! Most people won’t even understand why they are enjoying your videos more, but they will. Very professional & very much appreciated. You have always been a natural at infotainment but even you seem to be having more fun. God bless & keep it up.
Agreed, have the sound nailed down as well!!
John Whittaker now that you say it YES! I missed that.
Great video!! Also, got my shirts yesterday. They are awesome. Thanks again!!
The jiffy stand is sort of important. Thanks for all the useful information. You need to give some old school sportsters some love!!! Still looking forward to your lift review and why you picked it over another Handy lift.
Definitely learned some things .... appreciate your sense of humor as well
Pre ride inspections is almost a must with Harley’s. Not sure about the M8’s as they are way smoother but Twinkie’s and back like to shake, rattle and roll things loose. Blue loctite, you’re my best friend. Great video John.
thanks for the head/wheel bearing tips, have recently brought a fat bob which had sat for 5 years. making some strange noises now and again. will be able to at least narrow things down👍
Sadly, i just sold my Heritage yesterday. Wife had a hard time being a pillion on a cruiser. Looks like a new bike for my solo riding may be on the horizon.
I took great care of that bike and the new owner should be very happy!
That would have just given me an excuse to replace the pillion seat with a luggage rack, and add a drivers backrest.
Although since you already sold your old bike, the Road King is a nice replacement option; just need to remove that ridiculously large wind screen and add highway pegs. Also need to make sure you get a version with cruise control; that rates fairly high on my nice to have list for road trips.
John, First, good luck with the new shop. Nice video. Funny how my 2018 FLHC had two of the same issues. Saddlebag rattle was because one of the bolt holes was not tapped through, and the bold did not tighten against the bag all the way. I tapped the hole the rest of the way, and the bolt now seats fine. The other was the clip at the bottom end of the side stand came off. Funny how some things just happen. Keep up the videos.
JM thanks for the tip on the cap rattle. Dealer couldn't find or claimed ignorance of the problem! 2019 FLFBS SE4...OG
Had the gas cap rattle on my 18 Low Rider. Took a hammer and punch and fixed it .
Absolutely great vid big John. I have the same bike and same rattle. Will now check my stand. Best of luck for the future man 👍👍👍 three dirty thumbs for ya
The exhaust on this bike is the exact one on my 2010 Heritage. American Custom Exhaust. I love the slip-ons. They take you original slip ons and gut them and repack the inter walls of the muffler. I think the best sound of any pipes you can get Unlike the dealer pushed Rinehart and other popular exhaust that sound like tin cans. I also kept the stock intake cover on my Heritage with a state II cam change.
First off congratulations on your shop. Second thanks for the video as always very informative.
His energy is up since quitting hd and I can imagine why lol
And why do you think that is? The boss dumping to much work on him? Or Harley breaking down more often than other bikes?
Probably makes twice as much now too.
@@ragingninja4292
I hope so for John.
@@PebblesGloria
Maybe John is too exspensive for Harley. Cheaper to let the job done by a less experiance newby and let the tech onley do the final inspection.
Quality ?....nah..
Prooobably because he left his job to do what he wants to, when he wants to.. anyone would be happier and more energized after that. 😏
It's not 2020s style, it's Maxwell's style, all great check's John, it's nice to see you having your own shop brother, ride safe and keep the kneese in the breeze 👍🏼💯
Nice video John, shop looks great too. Spoke tap was interesting, I'd like to see a video of one that sounded off and how you adjust it.
Its great watching you work on bikes again.
Solve the bag rattle with a small zip tie around the bag mounting disc, beside the bag fork. Put it on with the bag mounted.
Good job John. And congratulations on your business..someday I'll leave Florida and get you to service my 2017 Sportster low t..good luck
Great to see the shop full John
About to do my weekly once over on mine before I leave for work.
Great video buddy!! Keep up the great work and stay safe!!!
Do it. Worked @ Harley York under amf, laid off when new owners bought out amf. Union shop. Had my own water well business after 10 years of machining @ h-d, b&d. Got an 81 super glide with a rebate and co. employee discount for about 4k new, leftover. Was a year old when I got it. You will find as a business owner, feast and famon as far as money. Nothing like being your own boss
Great video, great sense of humor! This video gets a big dirty thumbs up!
First thing, the audio on your new helmet set up is WAY better.
And boy buddy, if that bike gets a Big Dirty Thumb's Up, you KNOW it's a good deal!
Love the channel (and the new shop), brother.
Eric,
Kissimmee, Fl.
Best of luck on your new endeavors!!
Didn’t realize you had your own place ...
Congratulations and good luck brother !!
Love your videos
Right on....I am loving my 2019 Heritage with almost 14,000 miles. Thanks for the video!
100% Love my Heritage Classic 114....just did 1000 mile service...
This bike is definitely a Home run for Harley-Davidson...! Leave it loaded, or pull the bags, windshield, and passenger seat...and bam you have a cool Softail Slim style ride...such a versatile bike ❤🇺🇸🇺🇸👍
@@Holly1960- It is definitely a home run for Harley! Great points, bud!
@@JP1970 Love your channel Brother !!! 👍
I like your channel. My Heritage is running so good.
I change plugs and wires every spring when I do the seasonal service which covers the entire bike, even screws holding the brake/ tail lens.
You need to paint the inside of your shop white. That will make what lights you have much brighter. My brother started a bike shop back in the 70’s and it really helped when we painted the interior white. He specialized in British and Asian bikes. Not too many Harley’s. This was in Avon and then Lakeville NY.
I would if I owned the place. That would be so expensive, and it would be yellow by the time I move out. Meaning they’d probably make me paint it again. Maybe one day I’ll be bringing in enough to do it !
Great looking bike and appreciate the education on the pre ride inspection brother.
Nothing better than watch this awesome video having a cold🍺! Loved it! Thank you! 🏍😎👍
Congrats on the new business!!
Good note on the Spark Plugs. About to have my 2018 Soft Tail serviced, and will mention that. Looking good and happy in the new VLogs, keep it up!
Thanks John, great information as usual. I just bought a 2018 Heritage Softail and upgraded to a Stage 1, Love it .....great bike.
Congratulations keep up the good work hope to see you one day God bless
Nice keep up the good work John!
Thanks for sharing all the tips.
Wishing you great success!!
Hey John love the video and that is a sweet bike! kep them coming ,me n my son are planning a road trip next spring and planning to swing by and say hey dude , we really enjoy your videos .
Dirty thumbs up for Maxwell Motorcycles!
Thank you sir for your educational videos I’m a new rider need all the help
So glad you have your own place now, John. No more Chattapooga HD lol
Gas cap can be fixed. Fix came from another RUclipsr and worked for me. Lay the gas cap upside down on something soft. Where the chrome cap is clinted over the plastic take a straight bladed screw driver and indent the edge every 5mm or so (You don't have to wack it!!!). If you do it nicely you'll never ever notice it.
Love the intro, great video keep it up John.
Hey John, good to see you stepping out of the dealership, and into your own thing!
"Good luck!"
5 fluids to check... Engine, Trans, and Primary ofcourse..
But also the brakes. They just about all use fluid now days. Front and back!
And lastly... Forks! Front forks have a fluid in them, that is similar to hydrolic oil.
And hey! I'm just inviting you to check out the video on "Oil Purge," on "Delboy's Garage," channel. By purging the old oil from the oiling system, you get like, another quart of old, dirty oil, from the system, besides just the tank and filter...
I think it's worth th quart of clean oil more, to KNOW, you got clean oil throughout the entire system...
Maxwell Rocks!
Glad to see your off on a good start ..... I will go to a mom and pops place before a dealer if I can help it
Pretty awesome this guy has his own business now. Happy for em
Love what you do man! You doing a podcast would be rad!
Good stuff man. Awesome that you have you own shop now and branching out in selling motorcycles.
Thanks John. Good pre-ride information.
10:51-10:56 is why I'm subscribed. MAXWELL'S MOTORCYCLES
My pre ride check (that's what I call it) depends on how far I'm going. Less than 10 miles - If it starts that's it, off I go. If I'm actually going for a ride, I check all the lights, all the switches, levers, pedals, oil level, tire pressure, horn, leaks on forks and shocks, engine, trans and primary leaks, lastly look for loose nuts and bolts, then I'm off.
You are well known as a good mechanic and should do great congratulations on your new business 👍
Dealers in NW PA are begging for used bikes. That would be dope is you started selling HD bikes John! Nice vlog.. Something is up with my kick stand on my 18 Fatboy. Going to shop tomorrow.
Love your video's John. Super excited to see you starting your own shop.
At 5:20 when you start checking that rear tire. It looks like the tire is cupping when you spin it.
It could be a trick of the light at the bottom of the wheel. But it look weird.
I wish I had a tech/shop close to me. That was as Thorough as you are!
Keep up the great my Dude.
I noticed the same thing.
Yeah that tire liked wierd to me too
Love your work John.
John I was hoping and I’m glad to know you kept your original opening to the RUclips videos even now since the start of your own business! Because it would have been weird if you would had decided to drop it !
I generally use the line when I’m actually bringing you to work with me 😂 seems silly for that intro when we’re riding around or talking about a helmet or a camera or something, ya know!
Awesome video!! Keep up the good work sir!!
Nice bike, i enjoyed the test drive, your cam setup is just like riding my own steed, checking the speedo and mirrors. Thanks fir the vid, cheers!
Put me in the "know" category haha. Good video and humor too, Heather was like damn he's in a good mood lol.
😂 it is a lot of fun having some space to myself. At the shop off camera I spent a lot of time moving things around, waiting for convos to end, all sorts of things that made it harder to be excited to push record. Now if I could find someone else to fix bikes so I can record all day, I’d be golden!
@@TheHarleyTech How is Clay?
09 FXSTC kick stand bushings broke apart about 15k ago. Cheap to repair, put grease in them. Hardest part was hooking the #@%^$ spring back up. Ride safe.
Going over basics always good
I really love the new black out Heritage.
Enjoying your videos Brother😎👍🏽
Dirty thumbs up Johnny !!
That’s actually a nice all around Harley
Lookin like things are good so far man congrats on the biz and best of luck to you!
A good video John, you are indeed a professional Harley Davidson mechanic. Seems you could do warranty work under some auspice of Harley approval to give those types of customers a little extra peace of mind. Your going to do well before you know it swamped with customers!
We in the military called it TI for technical inspection.
You need a stripper pole in the garage. Maybe with mirrors on the ceiling.
my girlfriend would be like your bike is brand-new why is it always in the shop
Oh my god, i wish i could send my bike to you to get serviced...you amazing with your detailing for a pre-ride inspection. My bike doesn't hold a charge, i cleaned my carb and did a rebuild, changed my spark plugs, charged my battery, the bike turns on over and runs but the moment i go to ride it, it turns off.
good luck with your new business...wishing you great success.
Biking is his business...and business is goood!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼