Man, why wasn't there a RUclips in '72 when I got my new Super Glide, that I still have & occasionally ride! It would have saved me tons of time of not knowing what I was doing. Now I'm too old to bend and stoop just to put on socks. My biggest problem is finding the mechanic's who really know old Harley's. This is the best DIY I've seen on Shovelhead routine maint.
@@igoldin74 Not everyone learns the same. Some people need to be shown step by step. That’s why when you go to school they don’t just throw books in front of you, you also have teachers to guide you.
-Chapter I Prep for Tune and Service 0:18 Intro 0:47 Slab / Genny 1:53 Carb options 4:43 Plugs 5:54 Mid foot peg 6:55 Primary cover ,belt drive tension/timing (*see chpt.3*) 7:53 How to jack bike off -Chapter II Chainging Your Oil 8:38 Oil change motor/trans 15:09 First joint 15:21 Oil pump -Chapter III Rear Chain Adjustment 19:19 Adjust primary and rear drive train 26:56 Chain wax 28:58 In the old days 29:28 " I like Big Twins" 😎 29:58 Swing arms chain adjustment 31:12 Alignment 33:29 Master link clip -Chater IV 34:53 Valve adgustment 42:39 Hydraulic -Chapter V Ignition system (Magnito) 44:48 Magneto 47:58 Timming plug/pulley 50:43 Points Cellophane Trick 52:07 advanced/ retard 54:03 Dielectric grease 55:28 Timming light -Chapter VI Ignition System (Points & Electronic Ignition) 57:48 Adjust Points 1:16:53 Points / Electronic Ignition -Chapter VII Fuel Delivery System 1:23:26 Carb 1:25:55 Petcock 1:26:38 Gas Cap 1:28:47 Carb Support 1:29:47 Intake Leak 1:36:00 Throttle Lube -Chapter VIII Battery & Charging System 1:41:53 Spark Plug & Wire Inspection 1:50:18 Check Charging System 1:55:05 Battery Options 2:03:40 Outro Thank me later R I P Frank "The Real Deal" Kaisler
Thanks guys! I've an 02 DYNA. I plan on keeping a long while. Just the few minutes on carburetors was worth the time and learning offered here. BTW. it's NOT, by a long shot my 1st or ONLY motorcycle . Thanks again from an old gearhead!🇺🇸
Well, truth is that nothing is or can be for free. For every, even small thing, someones time, effort, work, knowledge and resources is needed. Someone have pay the price for something else from where they tooked part of money to cover up that "free" stuff. I dont say anything bad or what I think, feel... Simply that is just reality. Good commercial in the end ;)
Excellent, incredibly helpful, class act presentation. It so refreshing to listen to a sensible, intelligent, knowledgeable person telling it as it is without theatrics and self aggrandisement. Cheers and thanks from Australia.
This is great! You truly are the Bob Ross of shovelheads. And quite refreshing: a 2hrs and 5 min video and NOT once i've heard 'Alright guys...'. A lot of RUclipsrs should take note. It really can be done, thanks. At 28 min or so, you are lubricating the chain. I used to spray grease on the inside of the chain, right in front of the sprocket That way the grease first has to pas through the chain, before it is slung out into the open. Thus taking the most advantage of the grease and force of nature. At least that's how it works in my mind. Seeing you work, I think I over tighten my bolts and screws 9 out of 10 times...
@@crispindry2815 S y A d a W oN = I wrote it backwards, spaced the letters, made some caps while others I did not. Who gives a flying phuk at a rolling donut what it's spelt (spelled) like!! What are you, the guy everyone avoids in your neighborhood because you chase kids down the street for riding a mini bike on it? You really do need to look in the mirror before going around correcting others! Dim wit.
Great video lowbrow customs top shelf! Thank you for all the information. I have a 74 shovel that I'm getting ready for my grandsons graduation. He's only 5 but this child is a natural born biker and wrenches and polishes dreaming of the day when he's the only one on that bike 😎
Great video! I rode my '76 FLH as a daily commuter from 1982 to 2000, and watching this video was a blast from the past in so many ways. My '76 is being reborn as a bobber and should be on the road again in spring of 2020. Great refresher.
P.S. On your cable oiling. What I do is get a sandwich bag,put a hole in the bottom, put the cable through it and tape it onto cable housing. Put oil, 1oz. in the baggy and secure it up and let oil drain until you see it come out the bottom of cable. The oil I used was Molybdenum (snake oil we used to call it). Then lube the grip fixture. I've never had a problem when doing this. I also put 1 pint of Moly into the crankcase. Used always in my race engines, V-8s.
22 years ago I retired from the service and went to MMI. Took all the HD programs. I worked in 5 dealerships in two states before the recession closed my dealership and lack of customers put a lot of mechanics out of work in the Chicagoland area. I worked on EVOs and Twin Cams and little else. Then most dealers did not want to work on shovels or older bikes, too many of them had been rode hard and worked on by bad mechanics (non-mechanics) Anyway AWESOME videos, I had forgotten what they taught me in school about early model HD. Your video made me remember what I learned but rarely got to use. Been out of the biz for sometime, miss it sometimes had to move on. Thanks.
Awesome, sir and company!! I lost count of the times while watching where I said, "Gee, I wish I'd have known that" back when I was riding. I had a '79 FXE(F) - shovelhead - I bought new and kept until I sold it in 1995. It was a great motorcycle.
2nd owner of 78fxs w/55g’s. the bike is new to me and even though i gave a handful of cash for the 268 pg. clymer this video is priceless. the mountain in front of me just became a rolling meadow!! keeping the next generation from scrapping the old iron!
Thank you so much for this video dude. My old man lived on shovels and pans but sadly I wasn’t old enough to have picked up on 99 percent of his knowledge. I got his last shovel in the garage and this video goes a little bit further than than words on the paper manual that I’ve been relying on to getting it running right. Basic stuff done right and correctly goes a long way and thank you
Yes losing a master link is a bad thing,cause I lost one running from Tennessee to FLA and it hit me in my right leg hart for days.the hole chain hit me on the I-75 about GA got a ride to get the part and down to FLA we went .so yes check that link ,well great job showing telling have a good day see ya next time see ya bye.
What a brilliant video! I've just got my first Harley, a 1980 FLTC and I know absolutely nothing about how it works. This video has introduced me to some basic maintenance servicing that should be known by any owner. Thank you for the time and trouble you put into making this video and putting it out there. Much appreciated!
You guys rock man, I got me my first harley, a 79 lowrider 80" and plan on doing all the wrenching myself. I just picked up the manual from your web store and with these videos have the confidence to love working on the bike. I appreciate all you do, and your videos.
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I've recently got my first. Imported from USA to Aus 🇦🇺 😎👍 Now doing a crash course on maintaining it before I get it on the road. First start... wet sump oil puke which freaked me out till I googled it 😂
Such a great video, educational, and super helpful to the guys who are maybe scared to 'get in there', and have a go themselves. The mag and valve adjustment info is priceless.(ALWAYS Go to solid lifters guys) Hydro aren't even capable on a lawn mower.
Thank you so much for this. I'm a motorcycle mechanic in the UK and always wanted to learn in depth on Harleys but they're pretty rare in the UK compared to the others. I shall be going through n studying intently, already learn a lot through this vid. Liked n Subbed. Keep being awesome. Love n Respect from the UK.
great video! My uncle Jim used to work for Truett and Osborne. Tought me a LOT about shovels! At this time I have a 71 FLH with a 68 front end 2 over stock with the original almost usless drum brake up front and juice drum in the rear. Its got a goosenecked front end IDK why? I didnt build her . I also just recently picked up an almost all original 83 FLHT. Has a noise in the top end . Give her gas no noise. When fully warmed up no noise, Probably just rocker arm bushing. Find out soon as she goes on my lift!
Thank you for your free shovelhead videos. this has helped me out more an more lowbrow my 1976 shovelhead thank you much lowbrow an respect thank you brother
Lost count on how many I rebuild main thing too make them last is ! The right valve guide running clearance & piston clearance , 74 balance factor were not bad , the 80 cubic inch factory balance is horrible , I could go on for days way more then this guy,but he did a good job 👏
Great video! I've learned so much from this video of little things to do I never knew. I've got a 84 FLHX that I've bought new and I love it, and will never sell. Best and easiest to work on. Great video will watch it over and over. Best explanation of pushrods and how to adjust. Thanks
Shovlehead is my favorite motor too. I had two twin cams and sold them both. I have a 72 FLH and a 98 FLSTF now. I have had three flatheads 2 pans 2 twin cams a Evo and the. 72 FLH. I still have the original Bendix carburetor on it. Other the leather bags it is very factory.
You know what your doing, like a dummy I've used a continuity tester instead of using the bikes power like you do, I'm still learning slowly. Thank you
Thank you for making the video, very informative and detailed. I’ve been considering building a bike and I seem to keep landing on a shovelhead. Just something about a tried and true mechanical engine and keeping it running like a Swiss watch is so appealing to me. Again thanks for this video!
The shovelhead engine is the results of continuous refinement starting in 1936 with the knucklehead. They are a great motor. The reason Harley went to the Evo was to make an engine the average guy couldn't work on. Built right and maintain properly the Shovel will take you down the road along time, I know bought mine new in 1975 and over a quarter of a million miles I'm still riding it. Keep the shiney side up.
@@thomasborger6548 I am an Aircraft mechanic. The Harley motor is just two cylinders out of a pratt and Whitney radial sixteen. I did my maintenance. Oil changes were based more on the seasonal temperatures than on mileage. Chain and battery changed every spring. Tires every other year. Cost were off set by selling my take offs used, (a riders who knew me like getting those parts) I didn't hurt that I hung around an off brand motorcycle shop and bought things cheaper than you would buy it in a Harley shop. Also there are many parts you don't have to buy from Harley(at least back in shovelhead days. I could by Headlights at the auto parts store for 6$ when HD was charging 20. Same light, made by the same company, only difference was on the box one said motorcycle light and the other didn't. It was the same with, chains, oil, tires, bearing, Those older HDs were built to fix along side of the road with parts from the auto parts store. The most expensive parts was, I didn't pay for some one else to repair my bike. I liked working on it, and still do. After all those miles, I tore it down and rebuilt it completely. Now it's ready for another quarter million miles. I wish I was. I've own and rode since I was 25 , I'm 74 now.. Some will look at this comment as proof of how much wrenching you have to do to own a Harley. While I owned this bike I also own and rode Triumphs BSA, a Honda 305 Super hawk, a Honda 550 four, and lastly a Triumph Bonniville America. All good motorcycles, and everyone of them require wrenching. You don't get away from that, and speaking for myself I have never wanted to. Keep the shiney side up.
You have to do the maintenance. I'm also an aircraft mechanic. It's good training for keeping an old Harley running. On aircraft you have to do it right.
Thank you it's been very entertaining however you need to set those points on both lobes one lobe might be 16000 the other lobe might be 20,000 if that is the case you have to shift that bolt that holds the flyweights To achieve the correct 18000 on both lobes I know you know this you did a great video I figured I'd put my two cents in not bashing you just trying to help I'm coming back to edit I really appreciate your video you conveyed very well to anybody I've been riding for almost 50 years God bless you brother
I ride a performance modded Twincam, and I still loved this vid! It's just nice to know stuff, right? OH!!! I just noticed the Valvoline! Here's a man who knows something; Just what I put in everything!!! My '2000 Silverado is 217000K and running like new. Never, has seen dirty oil, and dirty is anything darker than your caramel bar! I pity the fool who buys any motor that has gone to black. It's just done. Another old school kudo is about the chain maintenance - very important for longevity. I'm just thinking out loud, but after 33 years of bike building, riding and designing, one VERY IMPORTANT clue is this: when you HEAR something different on a ride, something WILL fall off, break, disintegrate, or generally embarrass you in front of your friends at the next gas station...and I've seen it too many times. LISTEN TO YOUR RIDES!
Thanks for teaching us sooo much! Being a service tech, eventually Manager. Pet peeve, using a Crescent wrench on most of the hex heads. ALso, I was taught never torque to the movable jaw. Nothing personal, I’m very happy for your videos. Thanks
It is commonly thought that Shovelhead production ended in '84. HD produced Shovelheads through 1985 while finishing Government contracts. These models were not offered for retail sale, but show up from time to time on the used market. If you find a Shovelhead engine with an F in the 10th digit position in the vin, then you have found one of these motorcycles,. At the HD museum in Milwaukee, there is a picture of Willie G standing next to the last production Shovelhead with a placard reading 1985.
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Super interesting and easy to understand especially no annoying music in background.
Exactly.
Man, why wasn't there a RUclips in '72 when I got my new Super Glide, that I still have & occasionally ride! It would have saved me tons of time of not knowing what I was doing. Now I'm too old to bend and stoop just to put on socks. My biggest problem is finding the mechanic's who really know old Harley's. This is the best DIY I've seen on Shovelhead routine maint.
there were books instead
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@@igoldin74 Not everyone learns the same. Some people need to be shown step by step. That’s why when you go to school they don’t just throw books in front of you, you also have teachers to guide you.
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✠ Shovelhead -Do It Yourself ✠
-Chapter I Prep for Tune and Service
0:18 Intro
0:47 Slab / Genny
1:53 Carb options
4:43 Plugs
5:54 Mid foot peg
6:55 Primary cover ,belt drive tension/timing (*see chpt.3*)
7:53 How to jack bike off
-Chapter II Chainging Your Oil
8:38 Oil change motor/trans
15:09 First joint
15:21 Oil pump
-Chapter III Rear Chain Adjustment
19:19 Adjust primary and rear drive train
26:56 Chain wax
28:58 In the old days
29:28 " I like Big Twins" 😎
29:58 Swing arms chain adjustment
31:12 Alignment
33:29 Master link clip
-Chater IV
34:53 Valve adgustment
42:39 Hydraulic
-Chapter V Ignition system (Magnito)
44:48 Magneto
47:58 Timming plug/pulley
50:43 Points Cellophane Trick
52:07 advanced/ retard
54:03 Dielectric grease
55:28 Timming light
-Chapter VI Ignition System (Points & Electronic Ignition)
57:48 Adjust Points
1:16:53 Points / Electronic Ignition
-Chapter VII Fuel Delivery System
1:23:26 Carb
1:25:55 Petcock
1:26:38 Gas Cap
1:28:47 Carb Support
1:29:47 Intake Leak
1:36:00 Throttle Lube
-Chapter VIII Battery & Charging System
1:41:53 Spark Plug & Wire Inspection
1:50:18 Check Charging System
1:55:05 Battery Options
2:03:40 Outro
Thank me later
R I P Frank "The Real Deal" Kaisler
That was really nice of you guys to offer this up for free! You guys are a great company!
Thanks guys! I've an 02 DYNA. I plan on keeping a long while. Just the few minutes on carburetors was worth the time and learning offered here. BTW. it's NOT, by a long shot my 1st or ONLY motorcycle . Thanks again from an old gearhead!🇺🇸
After I paid for my ironhead they released it all good tho
Well, truth is that nothing is or can be for free. For every, even small thing, someones time, effort, work, knowledge and resources is needed. Someone have pay the price for something else from where they tooked part of money to cover up that "free" stuff. I dont say anything bad or what I think, feel... Simply that is just reality. Good commercial in the end ;)
@@urospetrovic133 wow what a great philosophy lesson no one asked for
@@shlomogoldstein3373 hahaha, you got that soaked up with your mothermilk , haven't you SHLOMO ?!
Excellent, incredibly helpful, class act presentation. It so refreshing to listen to a sensible, intelligent, knowledgeable person telling it as it is without theatrics and self aggrandisement. Cheers and thanks from Australia.
Well said
You can tell this man loves and knows these Shovel motors. Keep on Shoveling
RIP TO THE GOAT FRANK KAISLER. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM
This is great! You truly are the Bob Ross of shovelheads. And quite refreshing: a 2hrs and 5 min video and NOT once i've heard 'Alright guys...'. A lot of RUclipsrs should take note. It really can be done, thanks.
At 28 min or so, you are lubricating the chain. I used to spray grease on the inside of the chain, right in front of the sprocket That way the grease first has to pas through the chain, before it is slung out into the open. Thus taking the most advantage of the grease and force of nature. At least that's how it works in my mind.
Seeing you work, I think I over tighten my bolts and screws 9 out of 10 times...
This is better then any movie coming out of Hollywood now a days!
A lot.!
A lot less kids being molested during the making of this video too .
Agreed, Thumbs up #65.
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S y A d a W oN = I wrote it backwards, spaced the letters, made some caps while others I did not. Who gives a flying phuk at a rolling donut what it's spelt (spelled) like!! What are you, the guy everyone avoids in your neighborhood because you chase kids down the street for riding a mini bike on it? You really do need to look in the mirror before going around correcting others! Dim wit.
Great video lowbrow customs top shelf! Thank you for all the information. I have a 74 shovel that I'm getting ready for my grandsons graduation. He's only 5 but this child is a natural born biker and wrenches and polishes dreaming of the day when he's the only one on that bike 😎
It's great to see my old friend Frank Kaisler. RIP buddy.
Absolute pleasure watching your presentation. Far better seeing it first-hand than using a book.
I just bought my first Harley, 78' FLH-80 and I have been rebuilding it for a couple months now. Thanks for making this video, it's the best one yet.
Great video! I rode my '76 FLH as a daily commuter from 1982 to 2000, and watching this video was a blast from the past in so many ways. My '76 is being reborn as a bobber and should be on the road again in spring of 2020. Great refresher.
great calm video, watched it all in one go. Thanks for the old-timer info, hard to get anymore.
P.S. On your cable oiling. What I do is get a sandwich bag,put a hole in the bottom, put the cable through it and tape it onto cable housing. Put oil, 1oz. in the baggy and secure it up and let oil drain until you see it come out the bottom of cable. The oil I used was Molybdenum (snake oil we used to call it). Then lube the grip fixture. I've never had a problem when doing this. I also put 1 pint of Moly into the crankcase. Used always in my race engines, V-8s.
Thanks for posting! Shovelhead owner since '74!
As the owner of a Shovel, this video is going in my saved list for future reference. Thanks for the great info guys!
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22 years ago I retired from the service and went to MMI. Took all the HD programs. I worked in 5 dealerships in two states before the recession closed my dealership and lack of customers put a lot of mechanics out of work in the Chicagoland area. I worked on EVOs and Twin Cams and little else. Then most dealers did not want to work on shovels or older bikes, too many of them had been rode hard and worked on by bad mechanics (non-mechanics) Anyway AWESOME videos, I had forgotten what they taught me in school about early model HD. Your video made me remember what I learned but rarely got to use. Been out of the biz for sometime, miss it sometimes had to move on. Thanks.
About to buy a ‘74 shovel that was well taken care of and I want to continue that quality level of care. Thanks Lowbro and Frank
BEST DIY VIDEO EVER. PRICELESS INFORMATION. MORE OF THESE PLEASE. FOR EVERY MODEL. PANHEADS, KNUCKLEHEADS ETC.
Awesome, sir and company!! I lost count of the times while watching where I said, "Gee, I wish I'd have known that" back when I was riding. I had a '79 FXE(F) - shovelhead - I bought new and kept until I sold it in 1995. It was a great motorcycle.
2nd owner of 78fxs w/55g’s. the bike is new to me and even though i gave a handful of cash for the 268 pg. clymer this video is priceless. the mountain in front of me just became a rolling meadow!!
keeping the next generation from scrapping the old iron!
Clymer and Haynes both suck. Spend the money and get the factory manual by Harley. They're all over Ebay for pretty cheap.
Excellent video! Thanks for helping the average Joe keep their Shovelhead on the road and running well. A true public service.
Very exact information, without unnecessary talking. Very accurate lesson. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing your infinite knowledge of old school Harley repair.
Thank you so much for this video dude. My old man lived on shovels and pans but sadly I wasn’t old enough to have picked up on 99 percent of his knowledge. I got his last shovel in the garage and this video goes a little bit further than than words on the paper manual that I’ve been relying on to getting it running right. Basic stuff done right and correctly goes a long way and thank you
Yes losing a master link is a bad thing,cause I lost one running from Tennessee to FLA and it hit me in my right leg hart for days.the hole chain hit me on the I-75 about GA got a ride to get the part and down to FLA we went .so yes check that link ,well great job showing telling have a good day see ya next time see ya bye.
Thank you for producing this very informative video.
Outstanding video….this fella is a master mechanic with patience and attention to detail. I am very impressed and I love the shovel.
What a brilliant video! I've just got my first Harley, a 1980 FLTC and I know absolutely nothing about how it works. This video has introduced me to some basic maintenance servicing that should be known by any owner. Thank you for the time and trouble you put into making this video and putting it out there. Much appreciated!
You guys rock man, I got me my first harley, a 79 lowrider 80" and plan on doing all the wrenching myself. I just picked up the manual from your web store and with these videos have the confidence to love working on the bike. I appreciate all you do, and your videos.
I greatly appreciate the passing of knowledge, I recently inherited my late uncles 78 shovel and this helps tremendously! You guys are great! 🤘🙏
New to the Shovelhead after over a
Half Century of Living...... subscribed
Thank you so much for putting this up here. As a young gun I need all the info I can get for my 80' fxs rebuild
Awesome video! I watched the whole thing and I don't even own a Shovel!
Rob Russo Me too but I’m going to get one 😂
I don't have one but interesting video I like learning new things about old harleys.
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I've recently got my first. Imported from USA to Aus 🇦🇺 😎👍
Now doing a crash course on maintaining it before I get it on the road. First start... wet sump oil puke which freaked me out till I googled it 😂
thanks for taking the time to put this out there. There's some nice tips in this video!
Thanx !! AWESOME VIDEO !! I just bought a 79 Super-Glide and a buddy told me to check you guys out. Glad I DID !!
This guy is the Bob Ross of motorcycles. Lol. Im really enjoying the videos.
Love all of the instructional videos. Thanks Lowbrow.
Such a great video, educational, and super helpful to the guys who are maybe scared to 'get in there', and have a go themselves. The mag and valve adjustment info is priceless.(ALWAYS Go to solid lifters guys) Hydro aren't even capable on a lawn mower.
Thank you so much for this. I'm a motorcycle mechanic in the UK and always wanted to learn in depth on Harleys but they're pretty rare in the UK compared to the others. I shall be going through n studying intently, already learn a lot through this vid. Liked n Subbed. Keep being awesome. Love n Respect from the UK.
Best DIY video ever, thanks so much for taking the time to explain in plain English and being very clear. Again a great video!!!👍
Excellent video. This guy knows his stuff
I bought this when it came out. Was worth every penny.
I'm new to all this and rolling in from dirtbikes. Thank you very much.
Frank is the Bob Ross of Shovelhead maintenance.
Excellent video execution, excellent information and no bs babbel. straight to the point ! Bravo video
great video! My uncle Jim used to work for Truett and Osborne. Tought me a LOT about shovels! At this time I have a 71 FLH with a 68 front end 2 over stock with the original almost usless drum brake up front and juice drum in the rear. Its got a goosenecked front end IDK why? I didnt build her . I also just recently picked up an almost all original 83 FLHT. Has a noise in the top end . Give her gas no noise. When fully warmed up no noise, Probably just rocker arm bushing. Find out soon as she goes on my lift!
Thank you for your free shovelhead videos. this has helped me out more an more lowbrow my 1976 shovelhead thank you much lowbrow an respect thank you brother
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Looks like I'm not gonna be very productive today at work. I have to watch this video a few times.
Lost count on how many I rebuild main thing too make them last is ! The right valve guide running clearance & piston clearance , 74 balance factor were not bad , the 80 cubic inch factory balance is horrible , I could go on for days way more then this guy,but he did a good job 👏
Great video! I've learned so much from this video of little things to do I never knew.
I've got a 84 FLHX that I've bought new and I love it, and will never sell. Best and easiest to work on.
Great video will watch it over and over. Best explanation of pushrods and how to adjust.
Thanks
Shovlehead is my favorite motor too. I had two twin cams and sold them both. I have a 72 FLH and a 98 FLSTF now. I have had three flatheads 2 pans 2 twin cams a Evo and the. 72 FLH. I still have the original Bendix carburetor on it. Other the leather bags it is very factory.
You know what your doing, like a dummy I've used a continuity tester instead of using the bikes power like you do, I'm still learning slowly. Thank you
God bless you! This took years for you to learn!
Well I didn't buy the DVD but it would be worth every penny. This will help so much to get my shovel together.
Thank you for making the video, very informative and detailed. I’ve been considering building a bike and I seem to keep landing on a shovelhead. Just something about a tried and true mechanical engine and keeping it running like a Swiss watch is so appealing to me. Again thanks for this video!
Good video! Liked and subbed. As soon as this snow goes away, my 1983 FXWG is going for a ride.
I just picked up a Indigo Blue 83 FXWG not two weeks ago. Excited to rebuild it! Cheers from San Diego 🍻
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Great video Frank. Thank you 🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The shovelhead engine is the results of continuous refinement starting in 1936 with the knucklehead. They are a great motor. The reason Harley went to the Evo was to make an engine the average guy couldn't work on. Built right and maintain properly the Shovel will take you down the road along time, I know bought mine new in 1975 and over a quarter of a million miles I'm still riding it. Keep the shiney side up.
A 1/4 million miles, now that is impressive!
@@thomasborger6548 I am an Aircraft mechanic. The Harley motor is just two cylinders out of a pratt and Whitney radial sixteen. I did my maintenance. Oil changes were based more on the seasonal temperatures than on mileage. Chain and battery changed every spring. Tires every other year. Cost were off set by selling my take offs used, (a riders who knew me like getting those parts) I didn't hurt that I hung around an off brand motorcycle shop and bought things cheaper than you would buy it in a Harley shop. Also there are many parts you don't have to buy from Harley(at least back in shovelhead days. I could by Headlights at the auto parts store for 6$ when HD was charging 20. Same light, made by the same company, only difference was on the box one said motorcycle light and the other didn't. It was the same with, chains, oil, tires, bearing, Those older HDs were built to fix along side of the road with parts from the auto parts store. The most expensive parts was, I didn't pay for some one else to repair my bike. I liked working on it, and still do. After all those miles, I tore it down and rebuilt it completely. Now it's ready for another quarter million miles. I wish I was. I've own and rode since I was 25 , I'm 74 now.. Some will look at this comment as proof of how much wrenching you have to do to own a Harley. While I owned this bike I also own and rode Triumphs BSA, a Honda 305 Super hawk, a Honda 550 four, and lastly a Triumph Bonniville America. All good motorcycles, and everyone of them require wrenching. You don't get away from that, and speaking for myself I have never wanted to. Keep the shiney side up.
just look how beefy shovel parts are compared to an evo, no crankcase porosity etc.
You have to do the maintenance. I'm also an aircraft mechanic. It's good training for keeping an old Harley running. On aircraft you have to do it right.
@@Helm-w1q yes of course, you bought your shovel when I was pooping my pants and you still run it .
you are my hero !!!
Thank you it's been very entertaining however you need to set those points on both lobes one lobe might be 16000 the other lobe might be 20,000 if that is the case you have to shift that bolt that holds the flyweights
To achieve the correct 18000 on both lobes I know you know this you did a great video I figured I'd put my two cents in not bashing you just trying to help I'm coming back to edit I really appreciate your video you conveyed very well to anybody I've been riding for almost 50 years God bless you brother
I ride a performance modded Twincam, and I still loved this vid!
It's just nice to know stuff, right?
OH!!! I just noticed the Valvoline! Here's a man who knows something; Just what I put in everything!!! My '2000 Silverado is 217000K and running like new. Never, has seen dirty oil, and dirty is anything darker than your caramel bar! I pity the fool who buys any motor that has gone to black. It's just done.
Another old school kudo is about the chain maintenance - very important for longevity.
I'm just thinking out loud, but after 33 years of bike building, riding and designing, one VERY IMPORTANT clue is this: when you HEAR something different on a ride, something WILL fall off, break, disintegrate, or generally embarrass you in front of your friends at the next gas station...and I've seen it too many times. LISTEN TO YOUR RIDES!
Thanks for teaching us sooo much! Being a service tech, eventually Manager. Pet peeve, using a Crescent wrench on most of the hex heads. ALso, I was taught never torque to the movable jaw. Nothing personal, I’m very happy for your videos. Thanks
Was thinking the same. And his teaching style is streamlined, uncluttered. At the end, "Thank you for buying this dvd..." huh? Was this my lucky day?
glad I found your channel
owner of 82 fxs! thanks a million
Brilliant-so well explained/shot (like a good humoured Keenan Tatro ;) thanks very much for uploading.
I can watch Keenan work all day long. He puts out a lot of videos.
Tatro is the fuckin man 🤙🏻
This guy is definitely good humored, compared to Tatro!
@@thatsmrharley2u2 Tatro is pretty dry, but good humored(mostly)
Thanks guys I've been riding shovels for years then got a twin cam in 03 left my shovel sit dash forgot all the shit I need to do thanks
Great video! very organized and great tips, thanks
It’s content like this why I check your website first for parts. Keep up the good work.
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Plenty of good tips!! Damn good show.!
Shovelheads rock, gotta an 81
Great video. Very good teacher.
You guys should make a playlist of these videos
So much interesting information! Thanks a lot!
Thanks I learned a lot really thank you Frank
What a nice bike!
That paper timing trick is genius
Thanks for the video, helped a nickel. I appreciate it.
Bought a shovel and learning from you! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!!
Thank u feel like I took a class !
Hey, Frank...I remember you from when you were writing for and editing motorcycle magazines.
Thank you for the knowledge
Excellent video, thanks for posting this
Excellent video, Frank. Will be sharing.
Amazing. Love this guy! Thanks so much!
enjoyed watching this video. very nice, calm and informative
Top Class video Frank, you have so much knowledge, Ive learned a lot just by watching this video
Thanks for this very interestig video ! Now, that I know how its done, I must buy myself a shovelhead !
Thank You for putting this out, very helpful to people such as myself who are just getting into Shovelhead, hope to see more, Thanks Again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It is commonly thought that Shovelhead production ended in '84. HD produced Shovelheads through 1985 while finishing Government contracts. These models were not offered for retail sale, but show up from time to time on the used market. If you find a Shovelhead engine with an F in the 10th digit position in the vin, then you have found one of these motorcycles,.
At the HD museum in Milwaukee, there is a picture of Willie G standing next to the last production Shovelhead with a placard reading 1985.
thank you motorcycle Bob Ross, you rock.
this is exactly the stuff I need
Listen men you are the best
I memory zed this video for a reference.thanks for more and precious informations
My favorite motor to bro thanks for the lesson
Nice video.
The legend forever!!!
Great video
Tillitson was on my '67 XLH,,no Throttle return spring on that wire guided Beauty✌🏼
Perfect video for me, much obliged