Nice Sportys , always nice with new old toys, good score. Awesome that you both understand what counts in life, nothing like an old hot Harley Engine, pure bliss.
Had a 59 Sportster hardtail chopper. Got it in Vegas as it was a show chopper. Once I did what a bike is for,it went down hill within a few months. Found out it was a trailer queen. Only had a mag/kicker with a head light and tail light. I lost my copy as this was the Vegas Chopper on cover of Easy Riders in mid 80s. Had a beautiful Eagle on gas tank.
Nice sporties you will have a blast with them, I took a 1974 and turned it into an exact copy of a Heritage soft tail for the wife, she is only 5-2 and it fits her perfect. I have photos if interested.
Oh how cool! Turned it into a cruiser huh? I havent seen that before, ur more than welcome to email a pic to me at ironheadsally@yahoo.com, love to see custom bikes! 🤩
Had a 66 in the early 80s while in the service, got a 60 all chopped later. Been yrs now. Looking again, would love a 58 but the prices are way more then my wallet has seen. Gotta love ironheads.
Awesome! The styles back then ooooh! Lol Yes the older bikes are an investment, either lots time wrenching and parts or lotsa money upfront. But you are so right! Gotta love ironheads, they are so underrated 💪😎
Just got awarded for service connected cancer. Finding other secondary conditions that will eventually take away my ability to ride. I haven't been rated yet but that check will go to an ironhead if it's enough. Should be around first of July... fingers crossed
Thank you for your service! Hoping things go in your favor and ride as long as you still can. Riding for those who can’t and to honor those who didn’t make it back home! 💪
Nice score, those both are great bikes. Supposed to start getting up in the 80’s for the next week over here in the Springs. Finally get some seat time in !!! 👍 Need a Part II …..
Sweet Tim! Ya’ll deserve it after the crazy rains and flooding, get u some!! And yes i’m already working on part 2, hoping to get to hear her run soooooon lol
Niiice! That’s the best feeling, a smooth running bike. Nothing more embarrassing than trying to start ur bike and having a buncha issues in front of everyone lol!
Yes Mike! That 57 is a survivor, i would have loved to meet the bad ass that built that bike and raked it! lol thanks for watching! And keep it old skool 🤩
Nice video; nice "rescue" indeed! But I'll leave my comment; a "big-yay!"-kind of comment, about what she says, as if talking to "Lilly-Jene" as their first woman-to-machine conversation; the introduction one to another starting at the 14:00 minute. Finishing her statement capturing her blissful moment by framing herself through the reflection of that metal panel at 14:17. That was poetic! Congratulations! My best regards from Brazil! Ace
@@ironheadsally Yes! A wise man told me once: "from this life we'll only carry the moments". So let's enjoy vividly and intensely each one of them! I intend opening a new YT channel for garage and riding. Although I live in Brazil and I ride a japanese motorcycle, I get really inspired from people in USA and Canada with their Harley-Davidson's and Indian's. So, thanks for sharing it with the world!
Well thats great, we have a handful of buds that love wrenching more than riding. If it puts a smile on ur face, then thats what truly matters. Appreciate ya watching 💚
My first Harley was a 1967 Ironhead Sportster that I still owe on to this day. Got it in 1982 for $700 when I was in high school and the only Harley at school
I am raising my grandkids, wouldn't trade it for nothing, I know where a 74 iron head chopper 1900 bucks, guess I'll never own a nother one it was my first bike, oh well enjoying watching your show
It’s looking like it’ll be a project, found out the shifter doesn’t want to do it’s job lol we’ll see how this goes, but a bad ass find regardless lol! Thanks!!
Ahh piece of cake, it’s probably just worn out, and outta shape finger rollers in the gear shift cam!!! Easy job for guys!!! Give me a shout out if I guessed right!!!!
I’m not a fan of floorboards on sporties, but we’ll see, once i get her running, i’ll probably have to change a little to get it comfortable for me to ride far, cheers! And thanks for watching!
Yeah the hogkillers seat are a sweet classic design, might be too wide for my liking, but would look sweet on a stock set up. and honestly if it has any riding issues (like starting, shifting) i wouldnt pay more than $2k for a 80s ironhead. Might have to travel a little to get a good deal, but theres soo many ironheads out there, its a gamble always when buying older bikes, good luck!! 😊
Love your videos keep ‘em coming! This is Neil from Maine, Oh by the way do you know if they make any forward controls for the 85 iron sporty xlx1000? I got highway pegs on but thinking about forward controls??
79, 80 and 81 where the worst years for iron heads, (not that there bad) engines stout! I had an 80 my dad's had it since 93. I know everything about those suckers from 57 till 03 an all changes over the years. the only difference between 80 and 81 was the starter stuck out past the sprocket cover on the 80. 81 it was tucked in. A different starter. 82 Harley came back to America they changed frames to the newer style from 82 to 03 oil bucket an battery. I never even messaged with the rubber mounted ones 04 an up...🤷 At least it wasn't a 79 with that ugly rear master cylinder at the top of the sprocket cover and cockeyed rear pipe! That was the worst year by far to look at stock anyways...😂
@@ironheadsally Oh I'm gettin it. I'm not there an can't really access that for another week or so. What year is your man's bike? It looks like his.I have a chopped 75 in a basket that I need a straight frame for an I'll have two Irons.
The black one is 1981. And thats awesomw, cant have too many ironheads, they dont take up much space and our cheap to maintain as long as they dont sit! Lol
No, i do NOT want to move to Colorado...on the other hand my bike is still covered & strapped down to the patio for the hurricane we just dodged in TampaBay. Many others just north of me weren`t so lucky. Same shit, different place! (Or different shit, same place, metaphorically? ...Work on that for me?)
Oooff glad it missed you! Such great riding and bike culture down in Florida, but the hurricane season is rough! Wishing ya sunshine and clear riding weather! 😁
Dude did u really come onto my channel to talk crap about ironheads? this is ironhead sally, that is what i ride (long distance and daily) sorry that u couldnt get an ironhead to run, enjoy ur twin cam softtail guy.
@@ironheadsally sorry didn’t mean to offend you, my daily rider is a ‘50 EL wishbone-72,000 new rings and valve job at 50,000 always starts and one very small oil leak from primary- also I did have a 80/80 that turned out to be a decent bike , but like I said to each there own - I just recently blew up a ‘02 super glide and I have a FLH- x that I’m not too happy with. Bought it to ride in the winter ( I live in Wisconsin) won’t keep it long ! Ride safe 👍🇺🇸
So for 1957 HD the vin was only stamped on the engine, not the frame 🤣🤣🤣 and it’s obviously not a stock frame⁉️🤨dont understand ur comment…I dont care about “nUmBErS MatChInG” because i will not be turning this into some show piece that i will try to sell for twice what its worth, i bought this for riding and making it mine, not some art piece that will never get started.
@@ironheadsally hey, I’m down with your jam , to each their own, I’m 70 yo and you and your man are copying my life- owned and drove trucks for 41 years. I’ve owned HDs since I was 15 - I’ve owned and or built 44 Harley’s - 7 irons , 4 knuckles and a ton of pans. 2 EVOs and most recently a couple blockheads ( not a fan) just saying I got a little experience- but you do you 👍
I was just like you when I got my 65 chopper sportster rigid girder turned out to be a 7/57 ironhead all I could think about is its Fucking old skool..........! Forgot the 10 spoke invader wheels front back
ты много шутишь, настоящий мужчина не может постоянно смеяться и не выглядеть дураком, поэтому твой муж отрастил бороду - борода помогает скрыть постоянную улыбку )))
THAT 57 is a little beauty,you'll have fun on it after you get it started,OH that 85 really looks good,AND ELECTRIC STARTER TOO,thats a big plus on any sportster,the kicks are ok if the gears are in good shape,its a job to replace them if their in poor condition..have fun,AND GET READY,WAR IS COMING TO AMERICA...
Got me a 71 been sitting 30 yrs so ill definitely be watching yall
A 71, niiceee classic. Ironheads Rule! Thanks for watching Joe! 😁
Pull that sucker out Joe! No bike should be sitting for 30 years my dude!! I hear her crying from here, Giddyup....🐎
Love the excitement in your voices. Just like kids. I am on iron head overload watching your Videos this morning. Awesome.
Awesome! Appreciate it, our lives are ironhead overload! We have a handful and they all need something 🤣 nonstop wrenching, glad u enjoy it
The Scenery is just Beautiful 😁👍
Iron heads equal agravation,,, however ,it's nice to hear you say,HEAD.
great vid! thanks for taking us along on your adventure. so cool to get older iron heads back on the road!!
Appreciate it Rizzo! Some work to do, and she’ll see a lot of miles!
It makes me happy to see how happy you are. Enjoy and be safe.
Thanks! Glad my enthusiasm is contagious 😁 cheers
Congratulations!! Bad ass bike!! It's awesome to see how happy it made you!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!
Thanks Butch! I am extra stoked to get this bike running. Appreciate ya watching!
Nice Sportys , always nice with new old toys, good score. Awesome that you both understand what counts in life, nothing like an old hot Harley Engine, pure bliss.
Oldies but goodies! Appreciate it! 🤩 thanks for watching and ride on
Love the 57 that is so cool .that was somebody pride n joy back in 60 to80s
Yes, i want to do it right and pay homage to whoever built her. Such a sweet bike! Clearly someone loved her
I know your feeling of joy, when I bought my Sportster, I rode all day and all night, even the rain didn't stop me)
That’s the spirit! Love the feeling of getting new bikes
CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW BABIES.
Had a 59 Sportster hardtail chopper. Got it in Vegas as it was a show chopper. Once I did what a bike is for,it went down hill within a few months. Found out it was a trailer queen. Only had a mag/kicker with a head light and tail light. I lost my copy as this was the Vegas Chopper on cover of Easy Riders in mid 80s. Had a beautiful Eagle on gas tank.
Sounds like a beautiful beast of a bike, its too bad when u see show bikes that are pretty but not mechanically sound. Cheers to ironheads!
Damn that 57 is a nice looking Iron head, Awesome profile, sits perfect.
Thank you! She’s gonna turn some heads once i get it rolling.
Nice rescue. I feel your excitement. Keep us posted 🙂
🤩 thanks Stanley! Yes super stoked, will be an adventure getting her running and dialed in.
That is some bad ass finds right there
Awesome just plain Awesome !
Nice sporties you will have a blast with them, I took a 1974 and turned it into an exact copy of a Heritage soft tail for the wife, she is only 5-2 and it fits her perfect. I have photos if interested.
Oh how cool! Turned it into a cruiser huh? I havent seen that before, ur more than welcome to email a pic to me at ironheadsally@yahoo.com, love to see custom bikes! 🤩
Had a 66 in the early 80s while in the service, got a 60 all chopped later. Been yrs now. Looking again, would love a 58 but the prices are way more then my wallet has seen. Gotta love ironheads.
Awesome! The styles back then ooooh! Lol Yes the older bikes are an investment, either lots time wrenching and parts or lotsa money upfront. But you are so right! Gotta love ironheads, they are so underrated 💪😎
Just got awarded for service connected cancer. Finding other secondary conditions that will eventually take away my ability to ride. I haven't been rated yet but that check will go to an ironhead if it's enough. Should be around first of July... fingers crossed
Thank you for your service! Hoping things go in your favor and ride as long as you still can. Riding for those who can’t and to honor those who didn’t make it back home! 💪
Nice score, those both are great bikes. Supposed to start getting up in the 80’s for the next week over here in the Springs. Finally get some seat time in !!! 👍 Need a Part II …..
Sweet Tim! Ya’ll deserve it after the crazy rains and flooding, get u some!! And yes i’m already working on part 2, hoping to get to hear her run soooooon lol
I had a 1980 XLS looked very much like newer bike.
Good luck to you both , with your new old rides.
Thanks Paul!! Old but new 😎
First year sportster. That's a great find.
Soo much work to do but soo excited!
👍✌️nice find
Man,you really scored on that 57' .
Got a '76 XLCH "rescue".... got her going "right". 2 kicks..3 seconds on the enrichener and holds idle. Love it.
Niiice! That’s the best feeling, a smooth running bike. Nothing more embarrassing than trying to start ur bike and having a buncha issues in front of everyone lol!
That 57 is a sweet find!
Thanks Philip!
That 57 is awesome! Very nice, hopefully it has the linker carb on it still
Thanks! It came with a Bendix, runs great so gonna leave it for now 😁
I LOVE IRONHEADS WITH THAT OLD SCHOOL STYLE AND THE 57 IS DEFINITELY MY CHOICE OF THE 2
Yes Mike! That 57 is a survivor, i would have loved to meet the bad ass that built that bike and raked it! lol thanks for watching! And keep it old skool 🤩
Nice video; nice "rescue" indeed! But I'll leave my comment; a "big-yay!"-kind of comment, about what she says, as if talking to "Lilly-Jene" as their first woman-to-machine conversation; the introduction one to another starting at the 14:00 minute. Finishing her statement capturing her blissful moment by framing herself through the reflection of that metal panel at 14:17. That was poetic!
Congratulations!
My best regards from Brazil!
Ace
Appreciate it Ace!! 🤩 we had a special moment there, glad u noticed me talkin to the bike. Gotta treat em well lol!
@@ironheadsally Yes! A wise man told me once: "from this life we'll only carry the moments".
So let's enjoy vividly and intensely each one of them!
I intend opening a new YT channel for garage and riding. Although I live in Brazil and I ride a japanese motorcycle, I get really inspired from people in USA and Canada with their Harley-Davidson's and Indian's.
So, thanks for sharing it with the world!
That is great! Amazing to have more people wrenching on their own bikes, no matter what you ride! Cheers!
you two inspire the hell outta me sadly im legallybblind cat drive BUT you still make me wanna wrench more on my pedal chop lol
Well thats great, we have a handful of buds that love wrenching more than riding. If it puts a smile on ur face, then thats what truly matters. Appreciate ya watching 💚
My first Harley was a 1967 Ironhead Sportster that I still owe on to this day. Got it in 1982 for $700 when I was in high school and the only Harley at school
I love Ironhead Sportster I have a picture of me standing on a Kickstarter a 57 Sportster I was 1 years old
That is amazing! Long time owner, sounds like Ironhead was in ur family, in your blood. Cheers and ride safe out there!
I am raising my grandkids, wouldn't trade it for nothing, I know where a 74 iron head chopper 1900 bucks, guess I'll never own a nother one it was my first bike, oh well enjoying watching your show
Pure jealousy on my part, and man i can’t wait to watch you journey with the 57!!!!!
It’s looking like it’ll be a project, found out the shifter doesn’t want to do it’s job lol we’ll see how this goes, but a bad ass find regardless lol! Thanks!!
Ahh piece of cake, it’s probably just worn out, and outta shape finger rollers in the gear shift cam!!! Easy job for guys!!! Give me a shout out if I guessed right!!!!
That is an awesome score 👊 congratulations 👍. Can’t wait to see tue follow up videos on your new bikes.
Ride safe my friends 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
🤩🤩🤩 appreciate it Ron! It will be an adventure getting them ready to roll! Cheers and keep the rubber side down ✌️
Good luck for bikes!! George from Hungary
Hey thanks George! 🤩 rocking the HD evo in Hungary, that is awesome 🤘
Nice rides guys
Thank youuu! Hope it rides as nice as it looks lol
Kool score
Cool trip n good scoop on those bikes man...cheers
Cheers Mark! Appreciate it 😁
great stuff !!
Ya gotcha a way nice scooter there sugar!
Thank you Kenny!!
That 57 is bad ass
Cool find
I been lookin for that exact first one you got the apes everything about it put a gunfighter seat on it and bam!
Ohh good idea! Yeah a scored on this one, looking thru our seats at home to see what will fit
Living the dream
Thankfully our dreams included lots of bikes and a low standard of living 🤣🤣🤣 cheers Michael! Thanks for watching!
Awesome!
I have the first year and last year Evo Softails. Congrats on your score. I like the basic set up of your '57. Consider floorboards for Lilly Gene.
I’m not a fan of floorboards on sporties, but we’ll see, once i get her running, i’ll probably have to change a little to get it comfortable for me to ride far, cheers! And thanks for watching!
Potato, potato,potato,potato....what a sweet sound
🤩🦅🏁💚💯
The gastank on that 57 is the same kind I ran on my CB750 Chopper
Sweet! Yeah it fits soo well, sleek but not too big! Thanks Dave!
I had a mid 60s sporty in the 70s. I was in my 20s. I regret selling it …. shoulda, coulda, woulda….😮
Ohh sweet, in the iron glory days!
Mind if I don,t asking , what's the neck take and fork extension ? Nice.
Not sure what the exact measurements are, but it has 10” of trail, a little much for me honestly lol
Looks nice. Ride safe.
What did you think of hogkillers seat? What would be good price to look for 80’s iron head?
Please
Yeah the hogkillers seat are a sweet classic design, might be too wide for my liking, but would look sweet on a stock set up. and honestly if it has any riding issues (like starting, shifting) i wouldnt pay more than $2k for a 80s ironhead. Might have to travel a little to get a good deal, but theres soo many ironheads out there, its a gamble always when buying older bikes, good luck!! 😊
Love your videos keep ‘em coming! This is Neil from Maine, Oh by the way do you know if they make any forward controls for the 85 iron sporty xlx1000? I got highway pegs on but thinking about forward controls??
Hi Neil! I’m sure someone makes some, but not sure who, i run mids on everything. Cheers and happy wrenchin!
79, 80 and 81 where the worst years for iron heads, (not that there bad) engines stout! I had an 80 my dad's had it since 93. I know everything about those suckers from 57 till 03 an all changes over the years. the only difference between 80 and 81 was the starter stuck out past the sprocket cover on the 80. 81 it was tucked in. A different starter. 82 Harley came back to America they changed frames to the newer style from 82 to 03 oil bucket an battery. I never even messaged with the rubber mounted ones 04 an up...🤷 At least it wasn't a 79 with that ugly rear master cylinder at the top of the sprocket cover and cockeyed rear pipe! That was the worst year by far to look at stock anyways...😂
What front hub is that? Looks like a xs650 maybe.
It’s a Harley front drum set up, stock for early Sportster 33mm front end
Yall, my kinda people!
Cheers Mongrel 😁 thanks for watching
Colorado kool-aid time 😊
P.S. YES! SCORE!!! GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
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Really! I'm lookin at a very similar sport that is said to be a 76 but I'm not sure if it it.
Awesome, do it!! Or go check it out and just double check the vin for year 😎 if the price is right for the condition, go get emm lol
@@ironheadsally Oh I'm gettin it. I'm not there an can't really access that for another week or so. What year is your man's bike? It looks like his.I have a chopped 75 in a basket that I need a straight frame for an I'll have two Irons.
The black one is 1981. And thats awesomw, cant have too many ironheads, they dont take up much space and our cheap to maintain as long as they dont sit! Lol
If they have over 25,000 miles on them I’d bet money the cranks are scalded and aftermarket are expensive but far better than factory ones
Mmmmmkay, ur opinion
Sweat, What year is the second bike?
Second bike is 1981 mostly original
@@ironheadsally Great info.. Thank you
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b0th r fukn AWES0ME!!!!
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eye g0ts no use fur rite side shift but ill neva b c00l enuf fura f00tclutch eeeeedder!!!!
Wooot! 🤩🤘 thanks!
@@ironheadsally
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You would like my neighbor Rick, he has to work on all these bikes other people trash...kid there all shade tree know nothings now.
🤩🤣 that is great, sounds like a cool dude, keep these older bikes alive
Most wives would divorce their husbands if he bought two Harleys in one day!
LoL well one is mine, so it worked out for both of us 😊
No, i do NOT want to move to Colorado...on the other hand my bike is still covered & strapped down to the patio for the hurricane we just dodged in TampaBay.
Many others just north of me weren`t so lucky.
Same shit, different place!
(Or different shit, same place, metaphorically? ...Work on that for me?)
Oooff glad it missed you! Such great riding and bike culture down in Florida, but the hurricane season is rough! Wishing ya sunshine and clear riding weather! 😁
Can't swing a dead cat without hitting a clunker harley.
Ego’s are a MUCH better design than the iron heads , better oiling and cranks are far better quality- 👍
Dude did u really come onto my channel to talk crap about ironheads? this is ironhead sally, that is what i ride (long distance and daily) sorry that u couldnt get an ironhead to run, enjoy ur twin cam softtail guy.
@@ironheadsally sorry didn’t mean to offend you, my daily rider is a ‘50 EL wishbone-72,000 new rings and valve job at 50,000 always starts and one very small oil leak from primary- also I did have a 80/80 that turned out to be a decent bike , but like I said to each there own - I just recently blew up a ‘02 super glide and I have a FLH- x that I’m not too happy with. Bought it to ride in the winter ( I live in Wisconsin) won’t keep it long ! Ride safe 👍🇺🇸
EVO’s not EGOs. Fkn spell check eeerrrr !
But is it numbers matching?
So for 1957 HD the vin was only stamped on the engine, not the frame 🤣🤣🤣 and it’s obviously not a stock frame⁉️🤨dont understand ur comment…I dont care about “nUmBErS MatChInG” because i will not be turning this into some show piece that i will try to sell for twice what its worth, i bought this for riding and making it mine, not some art piece that will never get started.
@@ironheadsally meaning are both cases stamped the same Harley didn’t stamp the frames back then
I just wish I could hear you more than half the time.
I know, sorry, i’m trying to figure out the set up so that the audio doesn’t cut like that.
I like the new bikes and good luck.
@@boltholeonabudget6526 appreciate it! 🤩 thanks I’m sure we will need it lol
Iron heads - ride um an hour, work on um for 2 hours - is it really worth it - flawed from the factory
🤣😂 spoken like someone that hasnt ridden an Ironhead. Hahaha ur the people spreading misinformation about these bikes
I wouldn’t own any Harley from 69-to 81 - ever !
Awww sounds like u need a bike that u can neglect for months and then ride. 😂😂😂
@@ironheadsally hey, I’m down with your jam , to each their own, I’m 70 yo and you and your man are copying my life- owned and drove trucks for 41 years. I’ve owned HDs since I was 15 - I’ve owned and or built 44 Harley’s - 7 irons , 4 knuckles and a ton of pans. 2 EVOs and most recently a couple blockheads ( not a fan) just saying I got a little experience- but you do you 👍
I was just like you when I got my 65 chopper sportster rigid girder turned out to be a 7/57 ironhead all I could think about is its Fucking old skool..........! Forgot the 10 spoke invader wheels front back
Ooohhh nicceeee, 🤩 rigid with a girder front end, Sounds like a sexy machine! Old skool is where its at!!
@@ironheadsally p&p girder with 10 spoke invader wheels. Old skool
So how much did you really pay for those $1000 on a rainy day bikes, 😂😂😂😂
🧐😭 2 for the price of an evo, i’ll just say that lol but thats with the issues needing fixed lol
ты много шутишь, настоящий мужчина не может постоянно смеяться и не выглядеть дураком, поэтому твой муж отрастил бороду - борода помогает скрыть постоянную улыбку )))
Thank you! I really appreciate your words. He does hide it well! Lol
THAT 57 is a little beauty,you'll have fun on it after you get it started,OH that 85 really looks good,AND ELECTRIC STARTER TOO,thats a big plus on any sportster,the kicks are ok if the gears are in good shape,its a job to replace them if their in poor condition..have fun,AND GET READY,WAR IS COMING TO AMERICA...
Thanks Thomas!! And we ready, Thats why the kicker, nothing can stop that from starting lol no computer to fry lol! Thanks for watching!!!
he's too big for that sporty , unless this is his first bike ... then next year , keep the wind in your face
🤣 not first bike, not even close, and he’s not too big for it…We been riding ironheads and big twins all over the country. But thanks tho lol
@@ironheadsally much love , ride on
Thanks Jeff! Ride safe! Cheers
@ironheadsally great personality you both have cool and laid back ride on from down under 😀