I rebuilt a 2002 1200 Sportster after my son totaled the front end: New forks, fender, wheel, bars, tank, brakes (master cylinder, cables, levers) clutch and cables, instrument cluster & headlight including housing. Once I got started, I ordered new rear fender, seat, and foot pegs, brake pedal and shifter. My favorite story from rebuild, the forks I ordered apparently came off a 02 sportster produced in 2001, whereas mine was mid year 02 and the caliper and disk were on the left side of the wheel/fork, but the 01 was on the right. Short version we were able to salvage enough of the left fork from the crashed parts and the "new" left fork to reassemble. the funny part was my dad (the real mechanic) had not thought about frankensteining parts to make what we needed. It worked out great. I'll add I did all my own powder coating on the rebuild as well to save a ton of $$$. when it was done it looked more like a softtail, larger tank, duck tail rear fender, shorty front fender, halo headlight, solo seat...... SOLD it for double what I paid for it including the cost of the rebuild. She was a beaut!
I have a 79 Lowrider that I rebuilt the master cylinder’s front and rear and I also rebuilt the calipers. For me the main thing is to make sure everything is clean.
Good to see you again Beth! Builds happen at their own pace. Assemble, disassemble, adjust, reassemble, repeat. Dont rush for the video's sake. We're entertained in all ways lol.
Good to see ya'll making some progress. I remember the handlebars, wasn't that at the 2021 Fuel Cleveland? I was there too. And with Jeff I'm sure you're covered electrically! ✌️
im just glad to see you making vids again. its good to see you and Jeffrey working on your bike. tbh i had a cb750 for 20 years and never did anything with it. so only 3 years you are getting parts ...you're ahead in my book lol. good vid
1977 XLH here. I have rear drum brake issues. The rear wheel will not spin freely like there is a high spot it’s catching on. When I tighten down the anchor bolt it makes it worse. What should I be looking for?
It should not. Use the adjustment on the outside to snug it up a bit . Hold the balls in place with a small dab of axle grease so they dont fall out while you are adjusting it
Man, DON'T get rid of that tank!!!... I can show ya how to derust that thing, AND seal it permanently for less than 40 bux!!....also, glass fuel filters have burned many a bike to the ground!!(I wont install them, and STRONGLY recommend to my customers to not use them!!)....
@@BikerBabeBeth nope....the rubber seals in the ends of the filter housing will shrink up, and start weeping....also, the plastic filter screen in them will shrink, and that also leads to the rubber end seals losing compression/sealing pressure.....I run a pingel billet filter on my daily....it's cleanable, does a good job, and only has 1 oring in it for sealing (and it's a common one, so I replace it whenever I service the fuel filter).... It's spendy, but I do close to 500 miles weekly commuting, and that's if I'm not running around!!
@@BikerBabeBeth nothing new find 100s of iron heads chopper builds on you tube it’s a waste of of a cool old iron head. Just my opinion,but opinions are like a$$holes every one has one🤪
Since it is an AMF Harley, maybe the paint scheme should have something to do with bowling 🎳. AMF was a major supplier of bowling alley equipment back in the 60s and 70s. 🤔😎
I rebuilt a 2002 1200 Sportster after my son totaled the front end: New forks, fender, wheel, bars, tank, brakes (master cylinder, cables, levers) clutch and cables, instrument cluster & headlight including housing. Once I got started, I ordered new rear fender, seat, and foot pegs, brake pedal and shifter. My favorite story from rebuild, the forks I ordered apparently came off a 02 sportster produced in 2001, whereas mine was mid year 02 and the caliper and disk were on the left side of the wheel/fork, but the 01 was on the right. Short version we were able to salvage enough of the left fork from the crashed parts and the "new" left fork to reassemble. the funny part was my dad (the real mechanic) had not thought about frankensteining parts to make what we needed. It worked out great. I'll add I did all my own powder coating on the rebuild as well to save a ton of $$$. when it was done it looked more like a softtail, larger tank, duck tail rear fender, shorty front fender, halo headlight, solo seat...... SOLD it for double what I paid for it including the cost of the rebuild. She was a beaut!
I have a 79 Lowrider that I rebuilt the master cylinder’s front and rear and I also rebuilt the calipers. For me the main thing is to make sure everything is clean.
Good to see you again Beth! Builds happen at their own pace. Assemble, disassemble, adjust, reassemble, repeat. Dont rush for the video's sake. We're entertained in all ways lol.
Awesome job BBB
Thanks 😆
Good to see ya'll making some progress. I remember the handlebars, wasn't that at the 2021 Fuel Cleveland? I was there too. And with Jeff I'm sure you're covered electrically! ✌️
Never worry about a project taking time. My CX500 project has only been pushed around the garage for the last 19 months LOL
One step at a time
Great video thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Those bars look sick 😍 weems is awesome..love the bike ❤ glad you didn't sell it 🤨
You're doing awesome on the build. I'm looking forward to the next video!
Thank you! More to come soon!
Def 70’s, Jane Fonda😉❤️
You can do it !
While your ordering parts get a gasket kit for your carb. The reason your getting fuel in the oil is usually the carb overflowing into the engine
I cut out the part of the video where I discuss how my carb float issues earlier on in the build probably cause it.
Ill watch anything you guys post your positive vibes makes the video ❤ i was wondering when you and your husband was gonna get back to the ironhead!
Were BACK! 😅😬
@@BikerBabeBeth hell yeah hope you guys have a good week! Thanks for the content
There was a guy who did a rust removal treatment on Josh's channel using a battery charger and a bolt. Seemed to work
England 🏴 calling, good to see you back.
👋 Biker Babe Beth 😊
im just glad to see you making vids again. its good to see you and Jeffrey working on your bike. tbh i had a cb750 for 20 years and never did anything with it. so only 3 years you are getting parts ...you're ahead in my book lol. good vid
✌️ Out Cheers 🍻
Cool video, love the raw tank look. Much love and cool vibes from Australia
Woo hoo triple B is back.
Blessing to you.
Even Shadetree mentioned you recently 😯
Woooo back to suffering in the garage with my husband!!! Haha I think Shadetree misses me 💕
1977 XLH here. I have rear drum brake issues. The rear wheel will not spin freely like there is a high spot it’s catching on. When I tighten down the anchor bolt it makes it worse. What should I be looking for?
🥃🤘🏼Heavy Dity🤘🏼🤘🏼
Gimmie those sunglasses🔥
Nice vid!
This is so funny. My 74 sporty had those tank spacers. And if u leave the gas on it will wash down into the oil. But im sure you know that
Yep, gotta make sure that gas is off. I don’t think the people before did.
🤘🤘🤘
One step closer. Better than doing nothing. ☮️.
Thank you!! We plan to finish everything out and start another round of work next video!
Check out Johnny's vintage motorcycles and he had a video to get rust out of your gas tank
It should not. Use the adjustment on the outside to snug it up a bit . Hold the balls in place with a small dab of axle grease so they dont fall out while you are adjusting it
That is a crack inside the primary case you should at least get it welded up or replace it whever you can afford anyway good luck
Hey Pat. With more research that is a line from casting the original case. Not a crack! Thank goodness
Man, DON'T get rid of that tank!!!... I can show ya how to derust that thing, AND seal it permanently for less than 40 bux!!....also, glass fuel filters have burned many a bike to the ground!!(I wont install them, and STRONGLY recommend to my customers to not use them!!)....
Also, that's a casting line in the primary cover.....no worries there
Glass fuel filters in the sun I’m assuming? Good to know!!
@@BikerBabeBeth nope....the rubber seals in the ends of the filter housing will shrink up, and start weeping....also, the plastic filter screen in them will shrink, and that also leads to the rubber end seals losing compression/sealing pressure.....I run a pingel billet filter on my daily....it's cleanable, does a good job, and only has 1 oring in it for sealing (and it's a common one, so I replace it whenever I service the fuel filter).... It's spendy, but I do close to 500 miles weekly commuting, and that's if I'm not running around!!
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@@BikerBabeBeth nothing new find 100s of iron heads chopper builds on you tube it’s a waste of of a cool old iron head. Just my opinion,but opinions are like a$$holes every one has one🤪
Didnt shadetree remove rust successfully, shadetree style, from inside a tank not so long ago??🤪
You can “successfully” do it l am tired of trying
Since it is an AMF Harley, maybe the paint scheme should have something to do with bowling 🎳. AMF was a major supplier of bowling alley equipment back in the 60s and 70s. 🤔😎
I like this idea! Maybe something with the the big Lebowski bahahah