First ride after 20 years leaves me questioning my life decisions | 1984 Harley Davidson Tour Glide
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- Desperate times lead to desperate actions, dropping the bike onto the left side works to shuffle fuel around till I can fix the issue. Otherwise I think the test ride is a success!!!
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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.
"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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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LMFAO
Idk why I hate fully dressed bikes so much😅
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"
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.
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
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 !
Nothing beats reliability of the old stuff.
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 🤣
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! 👏
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 .
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
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.
Riding a bike like that with old hard rubber tires is dangerous no matter how far. Change your tires every 4 years folks whether they need it or not. Hard rubber is slick as s--Hope you get it fixed up. Braver man than me:)
I can only imagine the people's thoughts driving by as you were rocking it on its side
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 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 😊
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 😂
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 🤷🏻♂️
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.
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!
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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Hi from the UK , really looking forward to the restoration project , good luck 🤙🏍😎
Thank you!
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
Definitely watching this as it progresses.
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
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 .
Tourglides are what makes me wake up in the morning. Love my 96’ TG. 137k miles and still kicks ass every day.
Nice!
have my 1990 FLHS since almost new 50,000 miles and still ticking. Original belt, trans, engine
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!
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. 💪🏻
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! 👏
Nice to see a fellow rider willing to HELP ? .... Cool to watch this resurrection and the follow up'$
I want an old Tour Glide with the fairing. One day. I missed out on one last week. I enjoyed your video. Thanks.
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.
Seeing your garage makes me question MY life decisions!!!!!!!!!!!
Common man ! Live de Dream !
All the best to you mate. Stay strong!
It has potential. Sounds good when it’s running.
I had an 81 flt for about fifteen years, wonderful bike
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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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!
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 👍🏻
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
can't stop watching this for some reason and I'm sure I'm not the only one
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I’m into old stuff. Got an old truck that just needs brakes, will have an old bike one day god willing. Great video!
bro has multiple bikes and a gtr and is still deciding to work on his old harley respect for that
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This will be a fun restore series. GETTER DONE!
14:18 was actually surprised seeing you stop at a stop sign for once 😂
idk why but this video is so calming, the camera angle, the scenery, the commentary I LOVE IT, subscribe
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!
I went out for a ride and I never went back. Good luck to you.
I used to live down the block from that Mobil. You're making me feel kinda homesick.
Still a great place but not what it once was 😢
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.
Proper clutch adjustment and fluid change and she might just shift into third.
Clutch adjustment good point haven’t touched that yet, made a world of difference on the Fatboy
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
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.😊
thanks for the ride around the block, that was fun, lol good to see bit of the city from a bike
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
Following this progress..... 🙂
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 dont know why I watched this video, but I really enjoyed it. Greetings from Germany ♥
im hearing "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" in the background😭bros vibing🔊🔊
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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Agree with @michaelerickson1518. Don't do the top end unless there's clear evidence there's a failure. I don't even know why you'd mess with the chain?
Comments like this have me rethinking my plans, the main goal is to have it roadworthy enough to travel reliably anywhere in this country, I will let that goal guide my decisions
@tta850 it's a pain changing out a belt, impossible alongside the road. I'd keep the chain more maintenance, but you don't have to take your primary apart to change when it breaks, and it will break. The belt is my least favorite thing on my 83 FXSB!
That backyard has some gems indeed
subbed. this is my favorite kind of content. A dude just doin what he enjoys and tinkering with stuff.
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
I am NOT a Harley fan; but I like this 🤩
Another episode of Wheels Through Time Bensonhurst! Tony Sirico is from your neighborhood. Nice old Harley, this is going to be an excellent series! I can't wait for the Belt Parkway inaugural cruise footage.
I can’t wait either lol I have a loop I like to do for test rides that takes me down on the belt between the VZ and the Pier… hopefully soon!
That was a good one "chrome won't get you home, but it sure looks good pushin" LOL
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I kinda like the relic look!
It’s growing on me too
Some tires carb clean fresh fluids and I bet she will learn how to live again. Evos just want to run. Sweet scoot. Honestly, I wouldn’t even start taking it apart. I’d leave it just the way it is freshen it up and ride the hell out of it. It’s what William Harley would’ve wanted
I love that last line “It’s what William Harley would have wanted” it’s that thought that is driving me to get this out on the road and racking up miles!
knew you were in Brooklyn by the alley at the very start of the vid. knew it was Bensonhurst as you hit the street. didnt realize it was 20th until the turn tho! I lived over on 61st & 19th. my uncle is Villy, ran a car shop for a bit. your laps were fun to watch. thanks
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 :)
Prob a bunch of crap in the fuel system. Needs a comprehensive cleaning, flushing, fuel lines, valves, filter, pump, carb cleaning. Throw a little Seafoam in 'dere. Love that Harley Sound.
YES! The first thing you'd do is clean the fuel system out. The tank will need inspecting also, it may need re=sealing.
Dude, you’re hilarious. If you were my neighbor I’d be pestering you all the time. I’ve done that “lay the bike on its side” trick before, but never with a touring Harley 😂
😂 🤷🏻♂️
Affording a gtr and a home in New York City is a huge flex Jesus Christ this guys rich
Not rich but not complaining is that makes sense
@@tta850 you have a home, presumably a family, and the coolest toys that’s rich in my book brotha
@@Stolas1777 understood, in that aspect then yes I am very fortunate to have the family and support! 💯
Beautiful bike!!!
That bike probably needs alot less work than you think. Fix the broken stuff and ride it around the world..😊
I agree those evos will run forever
Hope you are right about that, I’d rather be riding than wrenching!
Plenty of smiles per hour left in that ol girl. Get the factory manual. They are basic basic.
My old bike haven't running for years ever since the piston jammed but the sentimental value on it is the reason i still kept it...gonna work on that bike someday.
Do it! Someday may never come might as well start now!
Can't wait to see how it'll look once you fixed it. Hope for a nice new paint job.
I have one of those, you MUST run a short direct line to carb ..it will not pull at highway speeds. Notice how it worked when you tilted scoot to left ? Leave top end alone, evo's roll forever....
Good info thanks!
Why did you worry about the Ride? Right mirror is in absolut perfect Position... Nothing can happen. Greetz from Germany mate
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got mine from a shed in NY and imported it to England, never rode it, just wanted one, still got it..will keep forever.
Cool!
My first Harley was a 90 FLT, great bike, took a bit for automotive style insrument panel to grow on me but when it did, I loved it!
Did you clean the carb? The jets will likely be clogged as will the fuel tap.
Carb rebuilt with S&S parts, not perfect but relatively clean inside
Why fix it if it's not broke runs fine must need a top end
I’ve bought a 1989 FLH sport look just like that five years ago. Complete restoration from front to back from top to bottom 50 miles on it. It was the cleanest bike I’ve ever owned anyway you said chrome won’t get you home. But flat black will get you back
My family left brooklyn a few months back after theirs and my entire life there. Getting some real nostalgia seeing bensonhurst like this.
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Lol I really have an addiction for old bikes. Particularly cheap old girls that nobody wants but turn out to be lots of fun. I like wrenching, and I think its better than sitting on the couch rotting your brain!
Same here lol
Bad ass.....
Thank you!
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 👍🏻
This guy has one of the best talking voice ever straight out of an action movie or some shit
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dies on first ride...
You tube throws all sorts randomly at me. Sometimes gems like this :)
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I would fly across the globe to have some garage time on a project like this! Awesome vid, man!
Thank you! 👏
she is going to piss off everyone on your block 👍 life is good I loved firing up my bike at 3 AM with straight pipes I am a old man now those days are long gone. wishing you the best with the Harley.
Thank you! 🙏 👏
as soon the pumps starts working, the magic happens