@@tta850 so true.. thats why i would like to buy it as soon i can so it gets max older in my lifetime. But its har now to buy something that will last.
Something about watching a mechanic who really knows their shit figuring things out quickly in the moment is super satisfying to watch. Good stuff man.
This really warmed my heart to watch someone interested in an old dog still. You are the guy id walk up to at a bar, not yhe guy wit the brand new dresser. Wish u nothing but the best for her man
I fell on a SECA II , 1992 a few years ago when it started raining in the middle of traffic hard stop, low side. In the middle of stopped traffic not a soul gave a crap I hit the pavement
I spent the last 2 years fixing an old cruiser my tío gave me it hadnt run for 15 years. I dont know how to ride or have ever ridden but i finally tuned everything and took it for a spin around the block for the first time today, did it again not even 20 minutes ago but man this video is giving me the same feeling i had releasing the clutch and going into first gear. Its crazy this was on my for you page, hope you enjoy riding that bike man i know im going to enjoy riding mine.
I bought an 83 FLHT in worse shape than that one a few yrs ago from a guy cheap. It’s was beat and ugly, but I wanted the shovelhead drivetrain for another project. I planned on selling off the roller and title to get some money back, no offers. Yrs later the wife asked, will an EVO motor fit in there? Yup, it’ll bolt right in. “ why don’t you build it back with an EVO for us to ride together?” She rides her own custom 82 FXR we built. So over a few yrs I redid the old bike. 107”S&S motor from a Big Dog, converted to belt rear drive, upgraded brakes, 6spd OD gear set, tons of other upgrades but used as much of the original bike as possible. Today it’s a smooth as glass two up tourer. The 107, recammed for low and mid range is smooth and strong and the old FLT frame is a joy to cruise on. It was a long process but it’s a hobby, so saving the old iron is a labor of love. Those ugly old FLTs are some smooth bikes on the hiway.
@@M.TTT. thanx. Ironically, I actually met her at bike week over 30years ago. She used to work bike events around the country tending bar. I had been talking to her at the bar she worked downtown. My bike got stolen, after her shift she gave me a ride to where I was staying. We stayed in touch until the following year. She came back to work the event, we ran into each other at the same bar , she moved here to Fl from up north shortly after and we’ve been together since.
@@megastick9324 dude you have amazing story after amazing story! I love it! I hope one day to meet you at a bike rally and share stories first hand… sounds like your wife and my wife would get along! 😳 🤣
@@tta850 if your wife is half crazy they sure would lol! We are getting a little long in the tooth now, but we still have tons of stories and pics from the old days. Been riding and building bikes since the 70s. Very Good chance you’ve seen the wife in a bike rag or two back in the day. I still have a little shop out behind the house I do side work at when it’s not too Fing hot.
I went threw my 1986 FXST 21 years ago powder coating my frame from a ugly factory maroon color to black, Decided to look into the engine to freshen her up ended up putting everything back together on the lower end absolutely nothing wrong with bearings etc still like new after at that time 17 years of riding over 50,000 miles. Honed the cylinders put new Harley OEM pistons plus brand new screamin eagle heads and I have been riding it every week or so since, Got to love the EVO motor they are the best. I know I have owned and worked on them all.
Dude watched this a few times and it simply does something to lift me up. I kinda feel like I am on the bike with Sam Elliot having a great chat. Cheers from Australia.🇦🇺👍
please do more of these. so relaxing to watch you talk about your bike while riding it. also because you're very very good driver, and I know good drivers.
This video brings back so many memories of being broken down on the side of the road. After putting a basket case back together, I spent the next 15 years splattering oil all over California, leaving timing weights that turned to shrapnel on the side of the road, and basically wrecking on a regular basis. When picking up a bike, turn the bars AWAY from you; much easier to pick it up.
Hope you look back on those memories as good ones lol With a little luck I won’t have to pick this up too many times but have been thinking this is the perfect bike to practice that with… let’s see 🤷🏻♂️
Respect man! You can live until eternity and still have a deep love for bikes. What non- bikes will never understand is once a biker always a biker it is in their DNA your heart will always go back to the motorbike man.
Mate - an Aussie biker here. Great story and am looking forward to watching you bring the old girl back. Cheers and thanks for giving her another go, Dave
Great video! It's like going over your cool Uncle's house and he's trying to get this bike going again. Looks like fun, I'm here for it. I'm sure you already know what it needs.
Haha I love that analogy! Thank you! Yeah I’ve got some parts on the way (tires in particular) and an idea what it may need, will be giving it a proper road test soon!
As we said back in the ‘70’s “don’t ride ‘em any further than you’re willing to push them home.” Good luck with this one. I have my 1985 Electra Glide Classic which I purchased brand new from Conley’s Harley Davidson in Plano (Dallas) Texas. Very similar motorcycle.
I can't imagine how good that must feel to ride. I've only had a short amount of times on bikes here in the UK and still considering if I should delve back into it. Just watching your progression is like seeing a beast be tamed once again. Occasionally bike content comes up into my feed, taunting me into it! Haha, good stuff buddy.
I can't imagine the sliding puzzle game you have to do to get that car out of the garage and on the street. I'll never complain about having to mow my yard or shovel snow out of my driveway again! ha ha I love that you're bringing that old bike back to life, very cool.
dude i love this bike already. just binged the whole video completely unaware of myself ;) and u seem to be a fitting owner for that old but smooth and proud lady.
Agreed, but will check the tire date code to see exactly how old they are. Definitely they are shot and will be replaced as soon as it’s running again along with packing the wheel bearings and flushing the brake fluids
@@bradqueen8483 Not being a Karen.......just think before you ruin it you should have checked all the fluids, tires and electrical before taking it on the road! Fortunately you are making progress and hope the Best that your bike is a Good One for you! I have been a harley rider and owner for 60 years! And have built many and still own and ride a few! Be Blessed! I am not commenting to ridicule, just comment to perhaps share some good advice! Peace/Out
@@lawrencetrapani5623please don't make idiotic statements regarding things that are common sense in the name of safety. I would surely appreciate it. Now go hide under your bed
Hey bro I'm a 19 year old European guy I don't know why youtube recommended me this but I watched the entire thing. I wanna get a motorcycle as well some day. Love this bike, seems cool to live in NYC. Good stuff
My first Harley was a 1984 FXST ! It had a four speed transmission with kick start and, Chain driven, I was all of 20yrs old, so excited the evolutionV-twin just came out! Took it to bike week in 1989. Bought a new 1991 fxstc and still have it 33 years later! 🇨🇦
I love these motorcycle revival videos, this is perfectly what I watch for hours just like yours's and just love it to my bare bones, for years its rusting away peacefully until one day it's remembered and one guy with the ratchet and fire proof passion and will, brings it back to its roaring life and glory, Amen brother! You are doing a job that many only dream off! God Speed! Subbed!
BROOKLYN brings back memories, grew up in Coney Island but hung out in Bensonhurst a lot when I was a kid. Back in the early 90s late 80s every block had the best firework show lol
Just hearing the sheer nostalgia coming from the man's mouth, hell yeah! She wasn't planning to go out of commission any time soon, even after 20 years. 💪🏻
Those are some lifelong wrenching hands. Love your collection brother. Hope to find someone like yourself to learn all about older cars and how to repair and work on em.
I felt like I was really IN the city with your accent and everything. Can't wait to see what comes of this bike. Of course you probably know of Wheels Through Time channel.
I love it! Why buy a new Harley for at least 40,000 when you can rebuild something like this and make her your own. That bike will truly be part of you. I have rebuilt many bikes. But not an entire rebuild like you are doing. I am a bit jealous and need a new project. Best of luck to you with this old girl. She is a beauty!
Nice bike! Runs great. Good purchase. Hope you can get the tranny fixed. I like how the pipes arent burnt black and blue. To me that shows its been ridden respectfully. Like you I believe in going through the bike to freshen everything and upgrade things. Especially if youre going to keep her. I bought a 2002 Kawasaki Concours C10 after 30 years off riding and Im going through it too. Happy riding! Thanks for the video.
There is a spring on the shifter paw that probably needs to be replaced the old EVO transmissions do that after a while. May not be the problem but I would add it to my list, it usually causes like mist shifts. There is a video of a older dude like me out there that shows you how to do it. Great Bike I am real Happy for ya.
Hey there! Hello from New Zealand! My name is Ra, and pleased to meet you, brother! It was the tagline that landed me on your channel, and when I saw it, I realised that I'm sort-of in your shoes. I haven't been on a motorcycle for nearly 40 years. I've been questioning my life choices lately, and I miss being on two wheels. The rumble of the motor, the wind in your face, the bugs in your teeth and clothing... Lol. Plus, the freedom, the utter freedom a motorcycle gives you... Yeah, I got it bad! Lol. However, I'd thought I'd follow along as you fix up that monster and get her road-worthy and singing a fine tune. Subbed no probs.
Well... Riding in the 80s you had to have some mechanical know how. Standard service was stuff like making sure the timing on your spark plugs was correct. I am mechanically handicapped. If my bike stops working I scratch my head, load it on my truck and let the dealer service it. Could never ride a bike like that so I am always impressed by people who know how these things work.
I stopped riding when I was 25, rode ninjas etc... at 38 I gave in and bought an old harley Road King. Feel like I been missing a part of me and found it
Is it bad that I love exactly how this bike looks? Exactly as it is.. Maybe minus the brand new looking instrument cluster. Just an old school highway cruiser that's seen more miles than I've seen broken dreams. Or something like that... Just a bike that looks like it's been through hell and back but it still rides perfectly. Just a cool story on wheels.
I just bought an 80 flt that had sat for over 35 years . Going through all the same growing pains that you are. My flt looks exactly like yours other than I have the Bat wing.. it took me a few hours to get it running and as of last week it was the first on the road drive. If you need any info on the old girl feel free to message me... Gary
Awesome thank you, yeah this had a batwing and tour pack when I got it but when I removed those to start work I kinda fell for the way it looked without them, like what a Road King would have been back then
@@tta850 you don't have a extra left side hard bag top by chance? I have a extra shorty super E carburetor and a set of oem keys that should fit your ride
I saw the title and thought "how so?" and then i got a little bit into it and was like "OH, project bike woes. Welcome to the club of foolish tinkerers! If I was local I'd buy you a beer!"
Might be old but when you give her a chance she runs great :) Thanks for taking care of the old girl :) Excited to see how she turns out after your TLC :)
Once I seen the thumbnail I knew it was NY. And probably Brooklyn. Had to tune in. Edit: What a small world. You live on a street I grew up on. Crazy how small the world is sometimes, even on the internet.
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"I can go cross country on this"
3rd gear; "bing bong fuck ya life"
Hehehhe
The comedic timing of that statement in the video is also top notch.
In one short comment, you perfectly summed up old bikes, especially Harley LOL
the funny thing is I had to ride home 3 hours with only 1st and second cause third gear shifting fork said that exact same thing 🤣
@@parkerwomack6009 I had that happen on a CB750, miles from home. I felt like lighting it on fire by the time I made it back.
Dude casually has a GTR in his garage lol sick bike as well.
Casually? What else should he do? Put a sign on the garage? "I own a GTR"
@@eriknor2 you don't understand the term clearly
Yes you can tell that he made sure the camera saw it 10 times lol.
@@fenderfan8543 not everything is a CIA plot my dude
@@deadeyeduncan5022 a CIA plot? Nice try buddy, that shit makes zero sense.
Buying a new bike is a hobby, but keeping the old one run is passion ❤😊
Truth! 💯
@@tta850 so true.. thats why i would like to buy it as soon i can so it gets max older in my lifetime. But its har now to buy something that will last.
Same with cars
that old one will still be rolling in 2050, the new model probably wont make it to 2030
@@PaladinMika Survivors are things that people have either cared for or forgot about in a dry place.
Dude just rolls through life as the main character! Damn
@@Phuq_it 💪🏻🙏😆
Audi, GTR, Ducati. Bro has everything
Impala ss
I dig those mid 90s impalas
not just a gtr, a friggin NISMO GTR
dude gotta teach us how to get rich
@@johnnymonsterrrr get a union job
man the NYC burbs have a real vibe
What part of NYC is that?
@@noone-vh2my Gotta be queens babyyyy
@@noone-vh2my Wait, bensonhurst, south brooklyn.
it reminds me of the burbs here in Argentina, all the streets look as lively. NYC is neat
cant believe thats nyc. im from upstate and have never seen a neighborhood that looks like this before. wild
Bro says. brakes are irrelevant, red light is irrelevant😢😂😂😂 love this man right here!!
He's also the reason owning a bike becomes more of a hassle every year.
Stopsign too. lol
mirrors too :D
pretty sure in the states you can turn right on red if the way is clear?
@@shadomoran7084correct
Something about watching a mechanic who really knows their shit figuring things out quickly in the moment is super satisfying to watch. Good stuff man.
Thank you! 👏
She may be old and crusty but she will always get you home and make you smile👍
"always get you home"
shuts down like 20 times going around the block....
@@baucelabs1159 just have to clear her pipe
@@baucelabs1159 Yeah was laughing at that comment. Typical Harley, breaking down after 5k miles even new with oil leaks.
Are you talking about your bike or your wife?😂
@@lastxp you’re talking about your wife right?😂
This really warmed my heart to watch someone interested in an old dog still. You are the guy id walk up to at a bar, not yhe guy wit the brand new dresser. Wish u nothing but the best for her man
@@_2wheelsmovesthesoul_619 🙏
LMFAO
Ya man...for a new Yorker, he's alright in my book 👍 the way he stuck with that old dog 🐕 it's not just me with the "sickness"
bro has multiple bikes and a gtr and is still deciding to work on his old harley respect for that
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No selling merch, no ads, just sharing an experience. Thanks for sharing.
@@clintsuperhero thank you 🙏
Old bikes are a sickness. You will never be the same!
You aren’t kidding about that!
Tell me about it. Got this Yamaha xs750 really bad. Haha
I love my bike. It’s my first motorcycle and it’s a 1981 Yamaha xj650
Love my old 96 BMW R1100GS .
Yup the best kind of sickness
Just found this drinking a coffee before work here in the UK, two old harleys in my garage, love em!
Really enjoying your style, ride safe.
In the UK! Cool, what are they, if you don’t mind me asking?
06 is a new bike to me .
Could never live in NYC, but you have a nice setup with the garage and all. Didn't know people had enough room for a lil shop. Not t bad
@@M.TTT. thank you, surprised a lot of people lol
you know the big city part isnt all of NYC lol they have suburbs
@@InkedJoyRider And it's all rotten just like LA, San fran, and Seattle.
@@InkedJoyRider why be snarky about it?
@@Bignarfin they weren't
Can't believe no one stoped to see if they could help when you tipped the bike onmit's side.Good luck with the rebuild.
That’s NYC for you, there was actually a guy on a porch watching me… at least he wasn’t filming and laughing at me 🤷🏻♂️
That's people for you nobody cares about each other anymore
@@tta850 NYC is the place where that girl was r**ed and murder***ed in her house and thousands walked past her screaming and nobody helped
Not really surprising, considering it's nyc.
I fell on a SECA II , 1992 a few years ago when it started raining in the middle of traffic hard stop, low side. In the middle of stopped traffic not a soul gave a crap I hit the pavement
Enjoy the ride, I have been riding my 1980 first year FLT for 38 years and still ride it today. great long-distance cruiser.
wow, newer motocycles die in the first decade (engine wise), 38 years running is insane !
I spent the last 2 years fixing an old cruiser my tío gave me it hadnt run for 15 years. I dont know how to ride or have ever ridden but i finally tuned everything and took it for a spin around the block for the first time today, did it again not even 20 minutes ago but man this video is giving me the same feeling i had releasing the clutch and going into first gear. Its crazy this was on my for you page, hope you enjoy riding that bike man i know im going to enjoy riding mine.
I bought an 83 FLHT in worse shape than that one a few yrs ago from a guy cheap.
It’s was beat and ugly, but I wanted the shovelhead drivetrain for another project. I planned on selling off the roller and title to get some money back, no offers. Yrs later the wife asked, will an EVO motor fit in there? Yup, it’ll bolt right in.
“ why don’t you build it back with an EVO for us to ride together?” She rides her own custom 82 FXR we built. So over a few yrs I redid the old bike. 107”S&S motor from a Big Dog, converted to belt rear drive, upgraded brakes, 6spd OD gear set, tons of other upgrades but used as much of the original bike as possible.
Today it’s a smooth as glass two up tourer. The 107, recammed for low and mid range is smooth and strong and the old FLT frame is a joy to cruise on. It was a long process but it’s a hobby, so saving the old iron is a labor of love.
Those ugly old FLTs are some smooth bikes on the hiway.
That’s an awesome story, love it!
You sir have an amazing wife it sounds like, lucky man.
@@M.TTT. thanx. Ironically, I actually met her at bike week over 30years ago. She used to work bike events around the country tending bar. I had been talking to her at the bar she worked downtown. My bike got stolen, after her shift she gave me a ride to where I was staying.
We stayed in touch until the following year. She came back to work the event, we ran into each other at the same bar , she moved here to Fl from up north shortly after and we’ve been together since.
@@megastick9324 dude you have amazing story after amazing story! I love it! I hope one day to meet you at a bike rally and share stories first hand… sounds like your wife and my wife would get along! 😳 🤣
@@tta850 if your wife is half crazy they sure would lol! We are getting a little long in the tooth now, but we still have tons of stories and pics from the old days. Been riding and building bikes since the 70s. Very Good chance you’ve seen the wife in a bike rag or two back in the day.
I still have a little shop out behind the house I do side work at when it’s not too Fing hot.
I went threw my 1986 FXST 21 years ago powder coating my frame from a ugly factory maroon color to black, Decided to look into the engine to freshen her up ended up putting everything back together on the lower end absolutely nothing wrong with bearings etc still like new after at that time 17 years of riding over 50,000 miles. Honed the cylinders put new Harley OEM pistons plus brand new screamin eagle heads and I have been riding it every week or so since, Got to love the EVO motor they are the best. I know I have owned and worked on them all.
wonderful motors hey.
idk why but this video is so calming, the camera angle, the scenery, the commentary I LOVE IT, subscribe
If thats enough for you to subscribe....i bet u get daily new bs videos.....
@@realeyezrealizerealliez3095 I have 9 subscriptions total bub😭 hatin for no reason lame ahh bitch
I have an 82' Kawasaki, she's amazing. Has some problems but there is something majestic about older bikes. They definitely do not get enough love.
Seeing your garage makes me question MY life decisions!!!!!!!!!!!
Common man ! Live de Dream !
All the best to you mate. Stay strong!
Dude watched this a few times and it simply does something to lift me up. I kinda feel like I am on the bike with Sam Elliot having a great chat. Cheers from Australia.🇦🇺👍
@@steven_scattergood thank you! 👏
please do more of these. so relaxing to watch you talk about your bike while riding it. also because you're very very good driver, and I know good drivers.
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"Brakes are irrelevant... red lights are irrelevant" 🤣🤣🤣
Subbed!
@@seventeen9718 😇
Nice to see these old scooters come out of storage. I wish you the best luck on your project.
Motorcycle not a scooter scooters is for kids or a moped is a scooter but a big boy bike is a motorcycle 😂
@@nonbandrelated2003a scooter can be for anyone. Two wheel and an engine is two wheels and an engine. We all like one common thing.
56 years old and been on 2 wheels since age 6. Love that beautiful, old and well seasoned Harley! Hell yeah!!
@@outlawjoseywales6159 thank you! We are close in age and this old girl is growing on me more and more!
@@tta850 Whatever ya do. Don't wash it or shine it up!! That HD has character as is!
This video brings back so many memories of being broken down on the side of the road. After putting a basket case back together, I spent the next 15 years splattering oil all over California, leaving timing weights that turned to shrapnel on the side of the road, and basically wrecking on a regular basis. When picking up a bike, turn the bars AWAY from you; much easier to pick it up.
Hope you look back on those memories as good ones lol With a little luck I won’t have to pick this up too many times but have been thinking this is the perfect bike to practice that with… let’s see 🤷🏻♂️
Respect man! You can live until eternity and still have a deep love for bikes. What non- bikes will never understand is once a biker always a biker it is in their DNA your heart will always go back to the motorbike man.
Mate - an Aussie biker here. Great story and am looking forward to watching you bring the old girl back. Cheers and thanks for giving her another go, Dave
Tourglides are what makes me wake up in the morning. Love my 96’ TG. 137k miles and still kicks ass every day.
Nice!
Great video! It's like going over your cool Uncle's house and he's trying to get this bike going again. Looks like fun, I'm here for it. I'm sure you already know what it needs.
Haha I love that analogy! Thank you! Yeah I’ve got some parts on the way (tires in particular) and an idea what it may need, will be giving it a proper road test soon!
I am proud to be a NYer after 20 years seeing this man.
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As we said back in the ‘70’s “don’t ride ‘em any further than you’re willing to push them home.” Good luck with this one. I have my 1985 Electra Glide Classic which I purchased brand new from Conley’s Harley Davidson in Plano (Dallas) Texas. Very similar motorcycle.
Cool! And I love that saying, I’m gonna use it for sure 🤣
First video I see from this channel.
This was very wholesome in a very comforting way. You got a new sub. Love the attitude, man. Wish you the best.
Definitely watching this as it progresses.
I can't imagine how good that must feel to ride. I've only had a short amount of times on bikes here in the UK and still considering if I should delve back into it. Just watching your progression is like seeing a beast be tamed once again. Occasionally bike content comes up into my feed, taunting me into it! Haha, good stuff buddy.
Enjoy everything you have for those of us who will never get to any of the vehicles you have, trust me. Good vibes, I wish you the best bro
Hi from the UK , really looking forward to the restoration project , good luck 🤙🏍😎
Thank you!
Man you are a smart guy....best of luck w/rebuild.
I can't imagine the sliding puzzle game you have to do to get that car out of the garage and on the street. I'll never complain about having to mow my yard or shovel snow out of my driveway again! ha ha
I love that you're bringing that old bike back to life, very cool.
The 95/96 Impala SS is so beautiful. Dude! GTR, sport bikes, cruisers, S3! you're living MY dream hahaha
I love this sort of stuff.
I’m keen for the next instalment!
That 3rd gear problem was probably the reason it got parked up.
Could be, talking with the original owner is touchy it was very difficult him to let it and all the memories go
Me too! Can’t wait to see where this goes and how you get there 😊
dude i love this bike already. just binged the whole video completely unaware of myself ;) and u seem to be a fitting owner for that old but smooth and proud lady.
👏 thank you!
20 year old tires? You are a brave man! Perhaps a little more to do so you aren't a hazard to yourself and others! Be Safe,enjoy the project
Agreed, but will check the tire date code to see exactly how old they are. Definitely they are shot and will be replaced as soon as it’s running again along with packing the wheel bearings and flushing the brake fluids
Don't be such a Karen....Lawrence...
@@bradqueen8483 Not being a Karen.......just think before you ruin it you should have checked all the fluids, tires and electrical before taking it on the road! Fortunately you are making progress and hope the Best that your bike is a Good One for you! I have been a harley rider and owner for 60 years! And have built many and still own and ride a few! Be Blessed! I am not commenting to ridicule, just comment to perhaps share some good advice! Peace/Out
@@lawrencetrapani5623please don't make idiotic statements regarding things that are common sense in the name of safety. I would surely appreciate it. Now go hide under your bed
The 20 year old tyres are most likely better quality than modern ones .
Hey bro I'm a 19 year old European guy I don't know why youtube recommended me this but I watched the entire thing. I wanna get a motorcycle as well some day. Love this bike, seems cool to live in NYC. Good stuff
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Do it! Get the bike! 🎉
I can only imagine the people's thoughts driving by as you were rocking it on its side
My first Harley was a 1984 FXST ! It had a four speed transmission with kick start and, Chain driven, I was all of 20yrs old, so excited the evolutionV-twin just came out! Took it to bike week in 1989. Bought a new 1991 fxstc and still have it 33 years later! 🇨🇦
That’s a great story, the excitement feeling we only get in our youth!
I love these motorcycle revival videos, this is perfectly what I watch for hours just like yours's and just love it to my bare bones, for years its rusting away peacefully until one day it's remembered and one guy with the ratchet and fire proof passion and will, brings it back to its roaring life and glory, Amen brother! You are doing a job that many only dream off! God Speed! Subbed!
Thank you so much for the kind words! 👏
subbed. this is my favorite kind of content. A dude just doin what he enjoys and tinkering with stuff.
BROOKLYN brings back memories, grew up in Coney Island but hung out in Bensonhurst a lot when I was a kid. Back in the early 90s late 80s every block had the best firework show lol
Back then the 4th was like a war zone… I miss those days lol
Just hearing the sheer nostalgia coming from the man's mouth, hell yeah! She wasn't planning to go out of commission any time soon, even after 20 years. 💪🏻
Off the hook 😅ride it broski
This is cool as hell man, cant wait to see it all apart and getting the rebuild it needs.
Nice to see a fellow rider willing to HELP ? .... Cool to watch this resurrection and the follow up'$
That's such a beautiful design for a bike.
I had an 81 flt for about fifteen years, wonderful bike
Those are some lifelong wrenching hands. Love your collection brother. Hope to find someone like yourself to learn all about older cars and how to repair and work on em.
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I felt like I was really IN the city with your accent and everything. Can't wait to see what comes of this bike. Of course you probably know of Wheels Through Time channel.
Thank you… it’s weird to think I have an accent lol guess is do 🤷🏻♂️ Yes Wheels Through Time is an awesome channel 👍🏻
Love your attitude man, that's why I subbed.
@@FrankBonessa thank you! 🙏
have my 1990 FLHS since almost new 50,000 miles and still ticking. Original belt, trans, engine
I love it! Why buy a new Harley for at least 40,000 when you can rebuild something like this and make her your own. That bike will truly be part of you. I have rebuilt many bikes. But not an entire rebuild like you are doing. I am a bit jealous and need a new project.
Best of luck to you with this old girl. She is a beauty!
@@WillyTheScotchMan thank you! 🙏 I am with you, even in the middle of projects I’ll see something and be like hmm that’ll make for a good project 🤣
It has potential. Sounds good when it’s running.
very cool video!!! Super cool that you got it to run and drive so well after so long!!!
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Bro sounds like a chill Trevor
anyone talked bout the GTR... damn i love that car, good video and drive safe
I want an old Tour Glide with the fairing. One day. I missed out on one last week. I enjoyed your video. Thanks.
Monumental tasks, Bravo! Seems the modern bikes are well made enough for 20yrs easily. I had a dependable daily ride 26 years old. Miss it badly.😊
Very cool bike. I’m in the neighborhood, hope you get everything set for yourself and I get to see it out and about. 👍🏻
🤞 looking forward to that
That is the sickest first year evo bagger ive ever seen. I hope you dont change its aesthetics at all. It looks perfect 🤘
Aesthetics are staying for a while, and (hopefully) will make it to South Dakota next year! I think it suits the bikes attitude and character 👍🏻
Theres no need for questioning your life decisions if there is a GTR parked in your garage :D
Amen
Nice bike! Runs great. Good purchase. Hope you can get the tranny fixed. I like how the pipes arent burnt black and blue. To me that shows its been ridden respectfully. Like you I believe in going through the bike to freshen everything and upgrade things. Especially if youre going to keep her. I bought a 2002 Kawasaki Concours C10 after 30 years off riding and Im going through it too. Happy riding! Thanks for the video.
@@pipersall6761 thank you and same to you! It’s getting there, projects are fun (and frustrating) at times 👍🏻
There is a spring on the shifter paw that probably needs to be replaced the old EVO transmissions do that after a while. May not be the problem but I would add it to my list, it usually causes like mist shifts. There is a video of a older dude like me out there that shows you how to do it. Great Bike I am real Happy for ya.
Great info, added to the list of things to check thank you!
Hey there! Hello from New Zealand! My name is Ra, and pleased to meet you, brother! It was the tagline that landed me on your channel, and when I saw it, I realised that I'm sort-of in your shoes. I haven't been on a motorcycle for nearly 40 years. I've been questioning my life choices lately, and I miss being on two wheels. The rumble of the motor, the wind in your face, the bugs in your teeth and clothing... Lol. Plus, the freedom, the utter freedom a motorcycle gives you... Yeah, I got it bad! Lol. However, I'd thought I'd follow along as you fix up that monster and get her road-worthy and singing a fine tune. Subbed no probs.
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Looks like a Honda or something like that in your default pic that's what I thought it was when I click on it 😂
Well... Riding in the 80s you had to have some mechanical know how. Standard service was stuff like making sure the timing on your spark plugs was correct. I am mechanically handicapped. If my bike stops working I scratch my head, load it on my truck and let the dealer service it. Could never ride a bike like that so I am always impressed by people who know how these things work.
I stopped riding when I was 25, rode ninjas etc... at 38 I gave in and bought an old harley Road King. Feel like I been missing a part of me and found it
I went through a similar experience, totally understand where you are coming from!
"Chrome wont getcha home, but it sure looks good pushin" I love that
Sitting is way harder on a bike than riding it, nice project brother you’ll be looking for another one before you know it. 🐾✌️🇺🇸
I start mine every week and let it run for 15-20 minutes, off season
Is it bad that I love exactly how this bike looks? Exactly as it is.. Maybe minus the brand new looking instrument cluster. Just an old school highway cruiser that's seen more miles than I've seen broken dreams. Or something like that... Just a bike that looks like it's been through hell and back but it still rides perfectly. Just a cool story on wheels.
This was probably the best video i seen involving a Harley . Very funny
Thank you! 🙏
I went out for a ride and I never went back. Good luck to you.
I don't even like bikes that much but this video was incredibly interesting and 20 minutes went by quick
Following this progress..... 🙂
I dont know why I watched this video, but I really enjoyed it. Greetings from Germany ♥
Wish my gf wouldn't be so adamant against me riding bikes, I'd love to. Looks like you're having the time of your life with that old girl.
Sounds like “new girlfriend” time 😅😂
I love older bikes to i have a 01 electrica glide 23yrs old getting there anyway keep on bro. Good luck with your olgd girl.
I just bought an 80 flt that had sat for over 35 years . Going through all the same growing pains that you are. My flt looks exactly like yours other than I have the Bat wing.. it took me a few hours to get it running and as of last week it was the first on the road drive. If you need any info on the old girl feel free to message me... Gary
Awesome thank you, yeah this had a batwing and tour pack when I got it but when I removed those to start work I kinda fell for the way it looked without them, like what a Road King would have been back then
@@tta850 you don't have a extra left side hard bag top by chance? I have a extra shorty super E carburetor and a set of oem keys that should fit your ride
What a awesome old beast of a bike, looking forward to seeing ya get it all fixed up. Thumbs up and subbed.
Thank you! 🙏
I kinda like the relic look!
It’s growing on me too
Man, that's my kind of bike. Seeing this makes me sad that i can't ride.
Just got back on a dirt bike yesterday, 1st time in over 20 yrs. It was fun but scary at the same time
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in love with that bike. Man just imagine reworking that bad boy
I saw the title and thought "how so?" and then i got a little bit into it and was like "OH, project bike woes. Welcome to the club of foolish tinkerers! If I was local I'd buy you a beer!"
Much appreciated! I repeatedly ask myself what am I doing, but the small wins and satisfaction of seeing progress make it worth it lol
We all love tinkering in the shop with a few beers. It’s the best times
Might be old but when you give her a chance she runs great :) Thanks for taking care of the old girl :) Excited to see how she turns out after your TLC :)
Nobody even mentioned the super clean black impala ss. Nice hell yeah
Nah people mentioned it in the comment that’s about the gtr
@@slimdunkin117 yeah you right I didn't see that
Harley made some of the best bikes back in the day. They literally live forever.
@@sammynatal6471 💯
This will be a fun restore series. GETTER DONE!
Once I seen the thumbnail I knew it was NY. And probably Brooklyn. Had to tune in.
Edit: What a small world. You live on a street I grew up on. Crazy how small the world is sometimes, even on the internet.
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