I personally restored 2 bikes after Katrina flooded underground garages in NY in 2012. Honda VTX 1800 N and Kawasaki Voyager 1700 full dresser. Both bikes were fully submerged in 12 ft of water for several days. The key is to jump on this right away carefully. Wash the bikes in and out with salt away, I mean flood them with this, several times. If you had water in the engine, pull the plugs, remove oil drain bolt, oil filter, and flush it out with lots of water with salt off. You already had water in it so its not gonna hurt it any more. This is where you have to time yourself. You need to be able to turn the motor over to spit the water out of cylinders, flush the motor, dry it out as best you can, fill it with oil and turn it over. Best of course is to take the motor out and disassemble it. I opted not to do that. Use vacuum to suck out whats left as much as possible. When complete, fill it with oil and turn the engine over. I put acf 50 with each oil change right into the oil. Get to the frame openings and flood frame with salt away. Use vacuum to suck stuff outta there. Repeat several times. Order new electronics and harnesses, fuses, relays, battery. While that's on the way, keep working on that frame, rear swing arm, etc. Flood the frame with acf 50 or any corrosion inhibitor. disassemble wheels, drive shaft if applicable. Clean everything, lube everything. Put it back together. When electronics arrive, replace all wiring and crank up the bike. Start riding it slowly. Ride for a bit and dump oil and filter. I did probably 10-12 oil changes before I hit 30 miles. I would say you can use "cheaper" oil for first couple changes Its a pricey project and time consuming. Just get it done if you want to keep the bike. In 2024 they still run good with 0 oil burn.
I have to say that Bert's Barracuda H.D. is an amazing dealership. I have heard so many good things about them. Kudos to them for being such a professional dealership who definitely looks after their customers.
Because the dude can't just be tired today. I could care less about him. But you have the nerve to talk crap on him, while voting for people that don't even know what planet they are on. But Paul is the senile one and the issue..right
The biggest problem with the bikes is that Salt water got into the engine. Corroded the bearings. And crank pins and rods and Cylinder walls.. It will cost to much to fix all that is wrong with them better off to staying away from them
My bike is currently at Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson because of storm surge damage, however, my insurance company is refusing to cover the damages because they say they can't see evidence of flood damage. 🤬
The TRUE expert on RESTORING motorcycles would be the guy Jack Korpela dissed by trying to start a feud with these losers at Bert's. Jay Leno has forgotten more about motorcycles than these guys put together will ever know. Jay spoke the TRUTH about OCC junk, and probably wouldn't wipe his ass with Jack or any of these drunkards at Bert's.
OCC bikes were never meant as daily riders. They show pieces, bar bikes that make a conversation piece. Call it what you want but he become very rich from his so called junk bikes and still doing very well. Leno is rich and spoiled having everything done for him including a staff that clean and maintain his cars and bikes. At least Paul is a real biker that builds them. What you call junk is something you can’t afford.
Most of those are parts bikes and there will be lots of parts that can be used. Seats need to have leather taken off and the foam cleaned and dried out, I'd never buy a salt water soaked bike that sat. Good news is Harley may finally be able to sell some bikes off in their over stretched inventory. So much disassembly is going to be needed to fully evaluate.
Frames and engines can be saved for building customs. Anywhere thete is a hole where water could get into the frame tubing needs to be flushed with a salt neutealizer like salt away. After it dries, wax coat the inside.
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Sad to say but I think the majority of those bikes are parts bikes, some may be salvageable but all work will have to be well thought out and thorough.
Jack, hay in Florida any motorcycle, car, truck or plane totaled cannot be titled in this state, that said the frame, engine cases are done! There good only as parts bikes. In other states that may be different. I am a retired PHD instructor having spent most of my life here in central Florida, I know what I am talking about.
Bikes will probably parted out to used parts vendors for what is salvageable. Each bike will be a different story and there is no common answer for all of them.
These bikes 1000% can be saved. These are not ready to be parted or scraped. It’s a loss to the current owners and insurance companies but yes I agree with the “that’s what winters for” mentality. If these bikes sell cheap enough they’re worth turning into customs with new wiring, electronics powdercoat the rusted chrome (too expensive to replace all the chrome with oem chrome). Without a doubt if I got one cheap enough I can put it back on the road literally better than ever. What these guys are taking about is how expensive it would be to repair back to the way it was with genuine Harley parts, Harley dealer labor costs, etc. The frames as well can be treated to neutralize the rust and prevent any future rust.
I believe I could save most of them, the rust arresting chemicals aren't going to work on chrome. Sell me one for cheap and I'll make a channel stripping them and doing rust treatment, alternatively, I can just do the minimum and show the deterioration over time
I personally restored 2 bikes after Katrina flooded underground garages in NY in 2012. Honda VTX 1800 N and Kawasaki Voyager 1700 full dresser. Both bikes were fully submerged in 12 ft of water for several days. The key is to jump on this right away carefully. Wash the bikes in and out with salt away, I mean flood them with this, several times. If you had water in the engine, pull the plugs, remove oil drain bolt, oil filter, and flush it out with lots of water with salt off. You already had water in it so its not gonna hurt it any more. This is where you have to time yourself. You need to be able to turn the motor over to spit the water out of cylinders, flush the motor, dry it out as best you can, fill it with oil and turn it over. Best of course is to take the motor out and disassemble it. I opted not to do that. Use vacuum to suck out whats left as much as possible. When complete, fill it with oil and turn the engine over. I put acf 50 with each oil change right into the oil. Get to the frame openings and flood frame with salt away. Use vacuum to suck stuff outta there. Repeat several times. Order new electronics and harnesses, fuses, relays, battery. While that's on the way, keep working on that frame, rear swing arm, etc. Flood the frame with acf 50 or any corrosion inhibitor. disassemble wheels, drive shaft if applicable. Clean everything, lube everything. Put it back together. When electronics arrive, replace all wiring and crank up the bike. Start riding it slowly. Ride for a bit and dump oil and filter. I did probably 10-12 oil changes before I hit 30 miles. I would say you can use "cheaper" oil for first couple changes Its a pricey project and time consuming. Just get it done if you want to keep the bike. In 2024 they still run good with 0 oil burn.
@@stever1004 you have the correct routine going for sure.. I have done a similar job on some in Florida
Katrina was 05
You have to make your move on these salted bikes quickly after the storm or you will lose against the salt
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I have to say that Bert's Barracuda H.D. is an amazing dealership. I have heard so many good things about them. Kudos to them for being such a professional dealership who definitely looks after their customers.
Senior sounds like he's going a little senile with the talk
Because the dude can't just be tired today. I could care less about him. But you have the nerve to talk crap on him, while voting for people that don't even know what planet they are on. But Paul is the senile one and the issue..right
He's American, vote him in as President, sounds like he has all the prerequisites then.
He is 75 years old. He is more physically active than a lot of 25-year-olds nowadays.
When I buy a bike again it will be from Bert’s. I have gained so much respect over the past 2 years for Bert and his dealership.
This is another reason I bought my 2024 Road Glide from Bert's Black Widow. I've been taken care of.
Paul Sr and Burt are great people.
New Hog is cheaper than fixing
The biggest problem with the bikes is that Salt water got into the engine. Corroded the bearings.
And crank pins and rods and Cylinder walls.. It will cost to much to fix all that is wrong with them better off to staying away from them
My bike is currently at Bert's Barracuda Harley-Davidson because of storm surge damage, however, my insurance company is refusing to cover the damages because they say they can't see evidence of flood damage. 🤬
If Paul Sr, told me that it's raining, I would have to check for myself. Legend my Aunt Fanny...
Lots of Spare parts there. The frames won't rust out short term .
You have to go all the way, wiring has to be completely replaced, hard parts are what they are . Proper auction prices will make the difference.
The TRUE expert on RESTORING motorcycles would be the guy Jack Korpela dissed by trying to start a feud with these losers at Bert's. Jay Leno has forgotten more about motorcycles than these guys put together will ever know. Jay spoke the TRUTH about OCC junk, and probably wouldn't wipe his ass with Jack or any of these drunkards at Bert's.
OCC bikes were never meant as daily riders. They show pieces, bar bikes that make a conversation piece. Call it what you want but he become very rich from his so called junk bikes and still doing very well. Leno is rich and spoiled having everything done for him including a staff that clean and maintain his cars and bikes. At least Paul is a real biker that builds them. What you call junk is something you can’t afford.
Agree. Calling Mr. Teutel a “Legend” what a stretch!
I’d say if insurance doesn’t cover it you’d have to just tear it all down and rebuild it
Most of those are parts bikes and there will be lots of parts that can be used. Seats need to have leather taken off and the foam cleaned and dried out, I'd never buy a salt water soaked bike that sat. Good news is Harley may finally be able to sell some bikes off in their over stretched inventory. So much disassembly is going to be needed to fully evaluate.
Frames and engines can be saved for building customs. Anywhere thete is a hole where water could get into the frame tubing needs to be flushed with a salt neutealizer like salt away. After it dries, wax coat the inside.
Flooded bikes can be saved. They will have to be disassembled cleaned etc.If you have the time anything can be fixed.
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It's sad to watch
Bert needs to set up a salvage shop . I used to work for Barney's in their salvage department. We sold a lot of parts on line .
Done over 15 flooded Harleys since hurricane Sandy in 2011. Couple now have over 115k on them. Not that hard to do.
I would buy one
Call Bert.
@@cycledraghe wont be selling if insuranced. Actually he has nothing to do with them unless he flat out owns
Sad to say but I think the majority of those bikes are parts bikes, some may be salvageable but all work will have to be well thought out and thorough.
Good 👍😊
I've seen guys who go to auctions & bought bikes that had flood damage & made off good
Jack, hay in Florida any motorcycle, car, truck or plane totaled cannot be titled in this state, that said the frame, engine cases are done! There good only as parts bikes. In other states that may be different. I am a retired PHD instructor having spent most of my life here in central Florida, I know what I am talking about.
Thank you for this valuable information
Thanks for the info.
Marty The Rebel.
John 3:16.
Electrolysis can stop the rust on the frame" and metal parts!
Salvage yards will part them out and sell what they can
Yes, I think there are some good parts on there
Bikes will probably parted out to used parts vendors for what is salvageable. Each bike will be a different story and there is no common answer for all of them.
If the ocean touched it. Good luck. She claims what she wants. Every-time.
I would take one but I’m on a fixed income . Had to sell mine when I had to retire I be 69 15th nov
These bikes 1000% can be saved. These are not ready to be parted or scraped. It’s a loss to the current owners and insurance companies but yes I agree with the “that’s what winters for” mentality. If these bikes sell cheap enough they’re worth turning into customs with new wiring, electronics powdercoat the rusted chrome (too expensive to replace all the chrome with oem chrome). Without a doubt if I got one cheap enough I can put it back on the road literally better than ever. What these guys are taking about is how expensive it would be to repair back to the way it was with genuine Harley parts, Harley dealer labor costs, etc. The frames as well can be treated to neutralize the rust and prevent any future rust.
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"Cycle Salvage"
Here they come, a whole assortment of Bikes. 😥
Sum parts can be I need parts
I believe so
Painted parts can't save ?
I think they can
None of these bikes get scrapped. Dealer wants you to believe this so they sell more bikes. 😂
They end up in insurance auction yards of copart iiaa
Full strip down incl engine by owner and saved send to me I’ll rescue
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They are going to clean them turds up and sale them to suckers out of State 😂
There Totaled, For Ever, salvage title.......junk, what a shame
Sad deal
The rusty bikes pretty much look like his old shop new builds. All there bikes are a joke in my opinion
I believe I could save most of them, the rust arresting chemicals aren't going to work on chrome. Sell me one for cheap and I'll make a channel stripping them and doing rust treatment, alternatively, I can just do the minimum and show the deterioration over time
Harley's produced enough junk you should be fine lololol
Total lost
Tough deal
Loss not lost..
Junk to dust.