I swear, this series is just a lot of fun to watch. You’re doing a great job keeping us updated on your progress and I’m beginning to think you’re a much better “wrencher” than you’re giving yourself credit for.
After speaking to you on SaddleTramps channel I checked your barn find videos. Nice work and what a deal. Can't wait to see it start. All the best. Ps I am the bloke form Australia.
I thoroughly enjoyed your participation on the livestream tonight Rowan and am honored to have you subscribed here as well. You now have another friend! -Tripp
To save your new battery cover, drill a small hole through each tab. After you install the cover, put a short zip tie through the hole to keep the cover from slipping off.
Sportster Evos are supposed to be the most reliable engine ever made by HD. 4 gear driven cams and a unitized case. With a CV carb attached, it would last you forever.
I would spray some sort or oil in the cylinders after the bore scope and let it set a day or so. This way maybe some lubrication can get around the cylinder walls and between the rings. Sure it may not work but at least you tried and if you are lucky the dry rings will not scar the cylinder walls when you do try to start it.
Space Ghost Great idea Space Ghost. I’ve got a bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil and I’ll put a little in each jug before attempting to start it in earnest for the first time. Thanks for your comment. Hope you subscribe! -Tripp
@@IAmMisterSipho I mean, ive seen people do some crazy stuff, i myself got a 1980 CB750 for 400 bucks a couple years back and the bike was perfectly fine, like this one it had its little things but other than that it was perfect and got it road worthy in about 2 weeks barely working on it
Hauk I Am Sipho dude i just wanna see more of this tbh, its been too long and want to potentially see this harley run with riding season about to start picking up in a lot of places
Don't know about the Sportsters but I read an article about a guy who had 114k miles on an 80cu Evo. Harley Davidson bought it from him (or gave him a new one, don't remember) but those engines are arguably the best engine HD ever made.
@@trippontwowheels I thought you done a great job on the whole video man, editing and battery replacement and the lady didn't really lie about the milage on it, your doing good, keep em coming Brother 💯✌️😎
Pro Tip: the dood I bought my Sporty from drilled a tiny hole in the plastic clip for the battery cover, lined up with the cover hole, and put a cotter pin in, keeps the cover from falling off. Not sure how he knew this but I'm glad he did.
I was just thinking, since the oil seems to be all on the bottom how about leave the spark plugs out and fire the starter to bring all the oil back up and circulate it through to make it easier for you to remove all the old oil and replace everything with fresh oil :)
Working nights I watched the first four episodes and no waiting to see if it cranks. I have bought and sold many bikes that were literally in boxes, never have been able to find one that clean
Interested to see how that interstate battery treats you. Everyone i've ever talked to has had nothing but problems with non-HD batteries, so i've always stuck with OEM there. Also, one thing on my 05 is I go a super shock on those spark plug wires. Those things are BRITTLE! A cheap change out that will not shock you.
Hi Tommy! I'll have to keep my eye on the battery (it's on a tender now). Actually Harley does make its batteries anymore and is using a very ordinary vendor for the past few years, so don't be fooled by Harley batteries having any better or worse quality than anything else these days. Thanks for your comment, I just found your post this morning. Hope you subscribe if you haven't already. -Tripp
Start that sucker. If the bottom end has been sitting in oil its fine.. If there is surface rust on the cylinder walls it will wear off fast.. If there is rust ring where the pistons were well worst is deep pits which will cause compression loss or oil blow by. Either it will wear fine and your good if its bad.. youll have to pulls the cylinders anyways.
@@trippontwowheels I have to admit I am really interested in your project bike.I would love to have a second bike to find something like this sporty would be a ton of fun.I have been thinking about getting a second Harley Davidson Possibly a V Rod or Road king. I have seen some really good deals recently I am thinking because its winter.I will be watching you progress through this project.
@@trippontwowheels you may want to check with Doc Harley at Low Country Harley Davidson. He does a weekly RUclips video and he also answers people's questions. So he may be a good source of info for you on your project.
To stop the battery cover falling off, just drill a small hole in the top of it (under where the seat is) and put a zip tie through it and around the frame.
@@trippontwowheels I just watched your latest video on the Sporty.... what a same I am in England and not the States as I have a spare battery, one of these new fangled Lythium ones as well.....
Get your self some extension bars for your ratchets my dude they will save your knuckles in some of those tight places and make it easier to reach things. You are Hella lucky tho my dude that thing is gunna run so easy I can just feel it
I already have the extenders, I just don't seem to use them much for some reason. I'll get her finished and running once I get more money in my pocket. Damned coronavirus! Hope you subscribe my friend. -Tripp
Are usually get my batteries at battery mart.com now I’ve got a 98 Fatboy will usually run 175 at the dealer and battery mart has them for under $100 and free shipping. Good luck I’ve got a sportster on the table now building 95 motor low mileage putting it into a Hardtail chopper frame just something to do got parts laying around .. Years ago I found out you can use other manufactures batteries but with those spacers in there that tends to be a problem it’s best if you’re going to buy a replacement battery make sure it’s not one of those with those golden spacers in there if you get a ride when it’s colder that’s one of the places that causes excessive resistance for the electrons next thing you know you melted the top lead part of the battery. I’ve been there no fun ,,then it’s another battery time ,,so try and find one that the lead of the attachment comes all the way to the end like a OEM battery
Tripp On Two Wheels well it’s one of those slow projects the neighbor wants to learn so its on his time ,, I’m lucky I have a ride or I’d be all over it Lol
Everything that has HD stamped on it costs about 3.5 more than regular stuff lmao. Wait let me guess the trip meter says 900 mi and the odometer says 30k lol
WRONG, ALWAYS pull the Maxi Fuse, then DISCONNECT THE GROUND FIRST. Good luck with that battery brand, there's a reason they're so cheap. Next time try a YUASA.
@@trippontwowheels ...my friend, Keenan Tatro is a wizard genius when it comes to fixing and hot ridding Harley's... He has a shop in san Diego California called Tatro Machine..... The dude is a true genius and amazes me with what he can do.... Check out his channel, he probly has over 1000 videos...
@@trippontwowheels That's his opinion and his loss. Certainly well worth $1,000 because of it's appearance, where it had been sitting for years, and story from the current owner. Very unlikely that she had hurt it and not tell you. Pretty much like getting an old John Deere running again. Just discovered your videoes on this bike. You're doing a great job of being patient and careful getting it running again. Excellent video work too. You have probably learned by now that Tatro is a great guy and knows his stuff. Saddle Tramp does nice videos also. He's pretty good wrenching on old bikes and knows who to ask when he gets stumped. Looking for pt. 5 now. Thanks for sharing.
@@jefffrayer8238 What a great, and nice, comment! I am good friends with Cory (SaddleTramp) and bounce ideas off him from time to time. Thanks for subbing to the channel and I’m glad you’re along for the ride Jeff!
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I swear, this series is just a lot of fun to watch. You’re doing a great job keeping us updated on your progress and I’m beginning to think you’re a much better “wrencher” than you’re giving yourself credit for.
Thanks for your kind words. However, I’m not an accomplished wrencher by any means.
Good news for sure I can't wait to hear it run. The old girl isn't even broke in yet
You and me both! Good to hear from you man.
After speaking to you on SaddleTramps channel I checked your barn find videos. Nice work and what a deal. Can't wait to see it start. All the best. Ps I am the bloke form Australia.
I thoroughly enjoyed your participation on the livestream tonight Rowan and am honored to have you subscribed here as well. You now have another friend! -Tripp
My interest is peaked! More videos please. Dying to see the rest! And a cool buy regardless.
Thanks! More on the way I promise. Hope you subscribe Larry. -Tripp
That`s a nice looking bike. I hope it runs okay and you get to enjoy it. I very seldom ride my XR1200, but rode it yesterday and it ran just fine.
To save your new battery cover, drill a small hole through each tab. After you install the cover, put a short zip tie through the hole to keep the cover from slipping off.
You can check the mileage without the key, just by hitting the button on the back of the speedo (assuming a good battery)
Great video! Looking forward to hearing it run!
Thanks for the encouragement BubbyDale! Hope you subscribe. -Tripp
Awesome editing. Sweet vid.
Thanks Bob! Looking forward to your next upload. Hope all is well.
Sportster Evos are supposed to be the most reliable engine ever made by HD. 4 gear driven cams and a unitized case. With a CV carb attached, it would last you forever.
@Hair Razor Detox Sportsters have 4 cams. Regular Evos have 1, Twin Cam 2
I would spray some sort or oil in the cylinders after the bore scope and let it set a day or so. This way maybe some lubrication can get around the cylinder walls and between the rings. Sure it may not work but at least you tried and if you are lucky the dry rings will not scar the cylinder walls when you do try to start it.
Space Ghost Great idea Space Ghost. I’ve got a bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil and I’ll put a little in each jug before attempting to start it in earnest for the first time. Thanks for your comment. Hope you subscribe! -Tripp
Ok! I hope that the rest of the restart will come! it is exciting! Hello from France!
It will come, just delayed a while. Nice to hear from you Pedro, I hope you subscribe! -Tripp
We need an update on this!!!!
Think he got locked up. That $1000 story was too good to be true.
@@IAmMisterSipho I mean, ive seen people do some crazy stuff, i myself got a 1980 CB750 for 400 bucks a couple years back and the bike was perfectly fine, like this one it had its little things but other than that it was perfect and got it road worthy in about 2 weeks barely working on it
@@wheeliehunter6937 was being sarcastic to wake him up. Want to know if the bike is going. It's March already.
Hauk I Am Sipho dude i just wanna see more of this tbh, its been too long and want to potentially see this harley run with riding season about to start picking up in a lot of places
You Lucky SOB! Awesome find. I would love to fix that one up!!
I ain’t sayin nuthin’. 🙂
Nice find. I picked up a garage kept 02' sporty with 400mi on her.
Just wanna add that the negative should be disconnected from the ground stud on the case..... Thanks for a cool video. Enjoy your Sportster!
Don't know about the Sportsters but I read an article about a guy who had 114k miles on an 80cu Evo. Harley Davidson bought it from him (or gave him a new one, don't remember) but those engines are arguably the best engine HD ever made.
Damn I missed the live 😭,oh well got to watch it anyway, good video brother 💯✌️😎
We missed ya man! Let me know what you think.
@@trippontwowheels I thought you done a great job on the whole video man, editing and battery replacement and the lady didn't really lie about the milage on it, your doing good, keep em coming Brother 💯✌️😎
Looks good,there must have been a bit of moisture in that barn for that much rust
Yes. Not to mention a cat or two. Good to see you RR!
@@trippontwowheels I'd consider replacing the old brake lines with new one's after seeing the gunky looking master cylinder reservoir. Just my 2c
Pro Tip: the dood I bought my Sporty from drilled a tiny hole in the plastic clip for the battery cover, lined up with the cover hole, and put a cotter pin in, keeps the cover from falling off. Not sure how he knew this but I'm glad he did.
Dang...wish I had found that deal. Just bought an 07 XL1200...49k. $3k... runs and looks pretty decent for that many miles.
Sounds like you did pretty well to me! Congrats Aron! Ride safe and hope you subscribe. -Tripp
I just found your channel and watched all 4 episodes.. i sure hope you put out an episode 5... PLEASE.❣️🙏
Thanks Star Rider! Ep. 5 will be coming, hopefully next week. Hope you've subscribed! -Tripp
I was just thinking, since the oil seems to be all on the bottom how about leave the spark plugs out and fire the starter to bring all the oil back up and circulate it through to make it easier for you to remove all the old oil and replace everything with fresh oil :)
Working nights I watched the first four episodes and no waiting to see if it cranks. I have bought and sold many bikes that were literally in boxes, never have been able to find one that clean
Interested to see how that interstate battery treats you. Everyone i've ever talked to has had nothing but problems with non-HD batteries, so i've always stuck with OEM there. Also, one thing on my 05 is I go a super shock on those spark plug wires. Those things are BRITTLE! A cheap change out that will not shock you.
Hi Tommy! I'll have to keep my eye on the battery (it's on a tender now). Actually Harley does make its batteries anymore and is using a very ordinary vendor for the past few years, so don't be fooled by Harley batteries having any better or worse quality than anything else these days. Thanks for your comment, I just found your post this morning. Hope you subscribe if you haven't already. -Tripp
@@trippontwowheels fair enough. I know most HD stuff is just rebranded but i'm just relaying my experience and what i've heard others say.
Okay. I clicked on the subscribe button because I want to see this thing run.
It’ll happen. Outta work means outta money.... For now!
Start that sucker. If the bottom end has been sitting in oil its fine.. If there is surface rust on the cylinder walls it will wear off fast.. If there is rust ring where the pistons were well worst is deep pits which will cause compression loss or oil blow by. Either it will wear fine and your good if its bad.. youll have to pulls the cylinders anyways.
,,,was there ever a "conclusion" video on this,,,,did it run or ?
I like this bike wanting to hear her roar again.
Nice to see you in the livestream tonight Kevin. Fun time!
@@trippontwowheels For sure that was cool. I like how this youTube thing we are able to network with so many really cool folks.
Kevin Schroeder You bet. And you just made another friend!
@@trippontwowheels I have to admit I am really interested in your project bike.I would love to have a second bike to find something like this sporty would be a ton of fun.I have been thinking about getting a second Harley Davidson Possibly a V Rod or Road king. I have seen some really good deals recently I am thinking because its winter.I will be watching you progress through this project.
Kevin Schroeder Well you can certainly live vicariously through me in the meantime. 🙂
No episode 5 to see it start?
Loved the extra photos: ie kid mechanic and all Andy of Mayberry. Always wanted to be a sheriff of an Andy of Mayberry type town.
It's fun putting in all the overlays. Jazzes things up a bit and adds some humor. Thanks David!
@@trippontwowheels you may want to check with Doc Harley at Low Country Harley Davidson. He does a weekly RUclips video and he also answers people's questions. So he may be a good source of info for you on your project.
David Rubinger Thanks David. I do watch his videos. Good stuff.
To stop the battery cover falling off, just drill a small hole in the top of it (under where the seat is) and put a zip tie through it and around the frame.
That's exactly what I'm planning on doing. Great minds must think alive?
😀 Thanks for your comment Thakery, hope you subscribe. -Tripp
@@trippontwowheels I just watched your latest video on the Sporty.... what a same I am in England and not the States as I have a spare battery, one of these new fangled Lythium ones as well.....
Tripp on camera! Now I want to see it start.
Where is the ground strap on the battery? That's what usually make the job of a battery swap difficult...the ground strap is so short.
You hit the nail on the head there Warren. Too short and too tough to stuff back in when refitting the battery!
I saw one of these in NSW just like on the 900 number plate or ‘tags’.
Get your self some extension bars for your ratchets my dude they will save your knuckles in some of those tight places and make it easier to reach things. You are Hella lucky tho my dude that thing is gunna run so easy I can just feel it
I already have the extenders, I just don't seem to use them much for some reason. I'll get her finished and running once I get more money in my pocket. Damned coronavirus! Hope you subscribe my friend. -Tripp
off to a good start
Thanks Tex! Things going well so far. Where are you from?
Just found this video series. Watched them all but can’t find the rest. What gives? Where’s the rest of the episodes?
Great series more please!
More coming soon when the wallet can stand it! :)
Totally understand, we’ll be here waiting
Had to chuckle at the Philmont hat. :D
BSA all the way Packgrog! Thanks for your comment (just found it today) and I hope you subscribe. -Tripp
So it is March. Were the bike stolen?
Where is #5? Did the damn thing start or not?
Life's gotten busy but it should be up sometime this week. Thanks for your patience! -Tripp
Can we hear it run?
What’s up with the bike? You cranked it yet?
I’ll go ahead a drop a comment on this great video.
I'm waiting?
Time for a new video.
You're right, but Coronavirus induced poverty is slowing me down. WAY down! Soon though my friend! Hope you subscribe if you haven't already. -Tripp
Are usually get my batteries at battery mart.com now I’ve got a 98 Fatboy will usually run 175 at the dealer and battery mart has them for under $100 and free shipping. Good luck I’ve got a sportster on the table now building 95 motor low mileage putting it into a Hardtail chopper frame just something to do got parts laying around ..
Years ago I found out you can use other manufactures batteries but with those spacers in there that tends to be a problem it’s best if you’re going to buy a replacement battery make sure it’s not one of those with those golden spacers in there if you get a ride when it’s colder that’s one of the places that causes excessive resistance for the electrons next thing you know you melted the top lead part of the battery. I’ve been there no fun ,,then it’s another battery time ,,so try and find one that the lead of the attachment comes all the way to the end like a OEM battery
Good information to know Tom. Appreciate it. When do you expect to have the chopper completed? -Tripp
Tripp On Two Wheels well it’s one of those slow projects the neighbor wants to learn so its on his time ,, I’m lucky I have a ride or I’d be all over it
Lol
Can we see it start?
Nice find.. All you had to do is throw some jumpers on and get a quick reading. No need for all the suspense. 🤷♂🤷♂
The suspense is killing me!
Me too! :)
Where are you located?
In the San Antonio, Texas area. You? Sorry, I just found your comment. Thanks Richard, I hope you subscribe! -Tripp
Is this an 883???
2004 Roadster XL1200R
It's rusty like it was driven through some northern winters
Could have very well been Dan. It had been stored in Northern Virginia. Thanks for your comment, hope you subscribe! -Tripp
The warhorse will ride again
Indeed it will. Woo hoo!
Everything that has HD stamped on it costs about 3.5 more than regular stuff lmao. Wait let me guess the trip meter says 900 mi and the odometer says 30k lol
Always take the main fuse out first, then the negative, then positive. Just fyi
Thanks Mick! Do you need to follow this procedure if the battery is stone cold dead?
@@trippontwowheels mayyyyybe not as much, but builds a good habit none the less.
3 Percent Mick Can’t argue with that!
@@trippontwowheels keep up the good content though brother!
no update video yet?
One will be coming soon once cooler weather sets in. Job and $$$ problems got in the way. :)
✌😎
Where's number 5.
WRONG, ALWAYS pull the Maxi Fuse, then DISCONNECT THE GROUND FIRST.
Good luck with that battery brand, there's a reason they're so cheap.
Next time try a YUASA.
Light it off already dude!... That rust in the cylinder will work itself out!... Just ask Keenan Tatro of Tatro machine
Who dat?
@@trippontwowheels ...my friend, Keenan Tatro is a wizard genius when it comes to fixing and hot ridding Harley's... He has a shop in san Diego California called Tatro Machine..... The dude is a true genius and amazes me with what he can do.... Check out his channel, he probly has over 1000 videos...
@@trippontwowheels ...thanks for the quick response by the way!... Can't wait to see what you do to your bike man!
@@michaelmitchell5909 I'm going to do that as soon as the news is over. :)
@@michaelmitchell5909 I can't wait to see what I do to it either! :)
i paid 2k for my 2004 with 13k on it. but mine was alot cleaner then that. before i hit 2 deer lol
Wow. Hope you didn’t get hurt! Do you still have the bike? Thanks for your comment, hope you subscribe. -Tripp
1000 is too much to pay for a bike that is not running
Not in the case of this bike. I could part it out for $2,000 - $2,500 easy. 🙂
@@trippontwowheels That's his opinion and his loss. Certainly well worth $1,000 because of it's appearance, where it had been sitting for years, and story from the current owner. Very unlikely that she had hurt it and not tell you. Pretty much like getting an old John Deere running again. Just discovered your videoes on this bike. You're doing a great job of being patient and careful getting it running again. Excellent video work too. You have probably learned by now that Tatro is a great guy and knows his stuff. Saddle Tramp does nice videos also. He's pretty good wrenching on old bikes and knows who to ask when he gets stumped. Looking for pt. 5 now. Thanks for sharing.
@@jefffrayer8238 What a great, and nice, comment! I am good friends with Cory (SaddleTramp) and bounce ideas off him from time to time. Thanks for subbing to the channel and I’m glad you’re along for the ride Jeff!
Oh great! Leave everyone hanging ! Not a good way to get subscribers! 👎
Fatherless Cheapskate you took advantage of a woman
Larry Calvert Not quite... She’s the one who pushed the deal through. She just wanted it gone. But... I am the lucky one.