I wanted more power, then this happened... Motorcycle Upgrades at Blockhead Garage! Stage 2

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  • Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025

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  • @HerTwoWheels
    @HerTwoWheels  2 года назад +8

    Check out the full vlog of our trip down to Florida! ruclips.net/video/0l6N05YUc-E/видео.html

  • @cl2eep_rides
    @cl2eep_rides 2 года назад +62

    Totally agree when it comes to the exhaust. I don't want a stupid loud bike when I'm doing 500 mile days. Loud pipes can be fun, but it absolutely wears on you after 8 hours.

    • @adammorgan7874
      @adammorgan7874 2 года назад +8

      I laugh at myself because I use to be like louder the better. My dad would say damn boy that’s obnoxiously loud. I’m 32 now and I hear a loud bike and I’m like ahhh dude, that’s just obnoxiously loud…….ah shit am I getting old. 😂 I like good tone with a solid chop.

    • @vito2645
      @vito2645 2 года назад +5

      Good medium earplugs, enough to drown out every but the road and immediate traffic.

    • @larrysimmons9732
      @larrysimmons9732 2 года назад +3

      my 2004 sportster is set up for nice long rides, Cincinnati to smokies, about 6 hours, vance and Hines staggerd shorts. At 85 mph passing, it startles the hell out of people in cars. I wear ear buds and listen to tunes because a mounted stereo would be useless. lol

    • @frankgerbrandt8717
      @frankgerbrandt8717 2 года назад +1

      @@vito2645 exactly what I do. My Harley is loud and will always be lol

  • @brianzaborowski2724
    @brianzaborowski2724 2 года назад +1

    I love the sound of those cams!

  • @thelevelrider64
    @thelevelrider64 2 года назад +23

    Sweet. If I were a Harley guy, Chris would be exactly the dude I'd want doing ANY damn mods on my bike. There's just no substitute for experience. Great collab vid.

  • @getlostcolby
    @getlostcolby 2 года назад +8

    "You know why the clutch went out? It wasn't the power... it was Atlanta traffic" truer words have never been spoken hahaha

  • @avuscnscot
    @avuscnscot 2 года назад +7

    This video is awesome. Hearing your reservations for several minutes over the cam, and the exhaust... and then seeing your face on first start. Yeah.
    And then watching you as it ran up on the dyno. Bet it wasn't hearing it as much as feeling it. So cool.

  • @run4st717
    @run4st717 2 года назад +1

    Friends with box full of cams is good friend to have. LOL

  • @hashtagjustadad5110
    @hashtagjustadad5110 Год назад

    The color scheme is ON POINT!!!!!!!!! Hands down one of the nicest Road Glides I’ve ever seen!!!

  • @MrBeltaine
    @MrBeltaine 2 года назад +5

    The long hauls are going to be way more pleasant when you learn to tweak the Ohlins.
    Chris is a gem. Made his recommendations based on what you were looking for & how you ride.

  • @jimhashbrowns3874
    @jimhashbrowns3874 2 года назад +5

    Appa deserves all the love! He’s been a trusty travel companion, helped you earn a living and he’s handsome as hell.

  • @yvette649
    @yvette649 2 года назад

    I was just talking to my husband about how I got cams cause I wanted it to just boogie when I needed it, but now I feel like when you wear heels. You look and feel sexy but your feet hurt like hell when you're walking for too long. I love the sound and speed but after hours of riding it's too much. I wear ear plugs and that helps but it takes away from my music going over 70 mph on the highway which kinda sucks cause I LOVE singing to my songs. I mean, I hear it but I heard it way better before. Also I have more vibration on the bars. On the flip side I freakin LOVE the torque, the instant speed. Lady Rose FLTRXS is a beauty and a beast! You always sacrifice something. I love riding.

  • @johnhenderson299
    @johnhenderson299 2 года назад +1

    Bike sounds awesome.

  • @Nrgpack
    @Nrgpack 2 года назад +1

    Chris is a guru... Big thanks Jess!!

  • @anthonyrobert5248
    @anthonyrobert5248 2 года назад +1

    Wow that header woke your Appa up!!!Love the content with you and blockhead.Glad to see Jordan hanging with you.

  • @zamlot2219
    @zamlot2219 2 года назад +4

    Almost choked on my hot wing when u said “ lovely”😂. All my years riding Harley’s and I don’t think I’ve ever heard it described that way. A new first. Congrats on the upgrades !

  • @sanderslongdrive
    @sanderslongdrive 2 года назад +14

    I've watched so many of Jess's videos that she feels like a friend. I can see the rationale for upgrading a bike one loves rather than say changing the bike and possibly hating it. I've never found the perfect bike (after 55 years of road biking) but the closest I came to such was many years ago - my three back to back fantastic Kawasaki GTR 1000s. More recently I've cashed in my GTR1400 for a Honda Valkyrie Interstate. I'm beginning to think that such giant bikes are mainly good for posing. What reviewers imagine is often largely exactly that, and often far from the truth. The older one gets the more inclined one becomes to compromise / settle. And its way cheaper than endlessly searching for the Holy Grail. But I still hanker after my past - a 1960s British 650 with a kick start and the only fancy trimming - a coat of polish. Good luck Jess.

    • @mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454
      @mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454 2 года назад +1

      If a restomod 63 Norton Atlas I know the owner and I don’t think he has found a buyer yet.
      My first Norton was a 1960 Norton Dominator 99 SS 600cc twin with open intake and exhaust, dual carbs, Dunstall valve train and a vertical OHV head from the factory racing program. Never outran by anything but a 500 Triumph wildly sprocketed. But it ran out of revs around 75 while I could cruise at 100.
      Finally went with the 955i Daytona because I wanted a fast bike that wasn’t going to cost an arm and leg to hit 11 secs above 125.

    • @Havanorange
      @Havanorange 2 года назад

      I didn't want to say it, but I don't understand how the large displacement engine bike in this video wouldn't have enough power.

  • @kr3garage
    @kr3garage 2 года назад +1

    What a treat to get to watch HTW and BG in the same video!

  • @snoyak
    @snoyak 2 года назад +3

    You need to get together with the guys at Fairing Exchange and get the inner fairing replaced to color match. It looks so much better!

  • @justanotherviewer52
    @justanotherviewer52 2 года назад +1

    Appa is looking and sounding great. Glad you are happy with the upgrades.

  • @chrisbiggerstaff3083
    @chrisbiggerstaff3083 2 года назад +2

    When I got my Street glide I just had them do the stage 4 big bore kit right off the bat because I like HP and Torque, yes I lost a little bit of mileage of gas but not much. The bike likes to cruise at the 70, 80 mph with no problem and I know that if I needed to in order to get away from an idiot trying to ride my back end I can definitely walk away from them quickly then get back to cruising. Keep on doing your thing and stay safe.

    • @tdh72
      @tdh72 2 года назад

      It likes to cruise at 70 or 80? Does it feel like its working hard at 90?

    • @chrisbiggerstaff3083
      @chrisbiggerstaff3083 2 года назад

      @@tdh72 No,,

  • @chiefdog1019
    @chiefdog1019 2 года назад +4

    The guys at blockhead garage seem like awesome people. If I lived near the Orlando area I would check those guys out for sure. Keep up the great work!

  • @RoadGlider1839
    @RoadGlider1839 2 года назад

    Thats awesome!! Blockheads are #1 in HD performance !!

  • @rsh3557
    @rsh3557 2 года назад

    You’ve got one badass boy now! Awesome!

  • @ChaseJasperDown
    @ChaseJasperDown 2 года назад

    Your face was priceless. Lol! I think you made a good choice!

  • @christianh5727
    @christianh5727 2 года назад

    Jess, thank you for this interesting and entertaining video!

  • @davewilson9771
    @davewilson9771 2 года назад

    Ooo.. Sparkles.

  • @Jon4784
    @Jon4784 Год назад

    Jess your bike sounds sick as hell with the new pipes on there very beautiful bike 😊❤

  • @wilgarcia1
    @wilgarcia1 2 года назад +1

    APPA getting that YIP YIP =D

  • @tonypope6586
    @tonypope6586 2 года назад

    Love the Cam Sound!

  • @pmdinaz
    @pmdinaz 2 года назад

    Yep! One thing leads to another. The conversation evolves (or devolves according to your pocket book) into "you may as well...." hahaha
    Appa sounds like he went through puberty now. Got that deep voice lol.

  • @musicgurupj4861
    @musicgurupj4861 2 года назад +2

    Hi Jess. Loved this video. Really enjoyed seeing all the tweaks and new parts then hearing the outcome.
    Happy Rides...Biker Chick PJ in the UK...XXX

  • @roadglide128
    @roadglide128 2 года назад +2

    I was so happy you went with their suggestions. That 475 cam is from my learning beautiful for your exact application. I am an (asshat) rider 🤣 with all the power and there is absolutely something to be said with a healthy reliable motorcycle. Congratulations on the updates 👏

  • @courier77
    @courier77 Год назад

    Sounds wicked

  • @johnmichaeldorienjohn467
    @johnmichaeldorienjohn467 2 года назад

    Appa sounds so Good! Happy Riding Jess!

  • @rodneysutton6799
    @rodneysutton6799 2 года назад

    Congratulations on the upgrade 👏

  • @lincolntiffin
    @lincolntiffin 2 года назад

    OMG!!!! That sounds incredible! I am very happy for you. Your bike is coming along wonderfully.

  • @frankgerbrandt8717
    @frankgerbrandt8717 2 года назад

    Daaamn that Milwaukee sounds goooood!!!

  • @wookieegoldberg
    @wookieegoldberg 2 года назад

    My dog perked up at 20:16 when you said "Come on! Let's go!"

  • @tonytsquared5576
    @tonytsquared5576 2 года назад +4

    I have an 06 Electra Glide with the S&S 475, mild headwork, SE air cleaner, Fueling oil pump, and a set of free flowing fishtails. I did this at 39k miles when I upgraded my cam tensioner. I figured I would punch it out to 98 CI at a later date but it never happened. I am at 121k and have had nothing but scheduled maintenance. I was at 96hp and 114 Tq. It likes 80 mph on the highway and I am running a 5 speed.

  • @granddad-mv5ef
    @granddad-mv5ef 2 года назад +2

    Very cool vid, Jess. After thinking hard, I decided not to say what was on my mind. Hey, maybe you can return to Florida in March and escape winter! Harley-Davidson and 1911s--two old but still great things in America.

  • @greghinchley6277
    @greghinchley6277 2 года назад +1

    For loud exhausts a V&H Propipe with the optional quiet baffle fixes that. It's quiet until you roll throttle then it sounds like a V8. At cruise its quiet again.

    • @jaimebedolla989
      @jaimebedolla989 2 года назад

      Do HD black or chrome heat shields fit with them or do they come with black or chrome choice shields ?

    • @greghinchley6277
      @greghinchley6277 2 года назад

      @@jaimebedolla989 what bike do you have Jaime? The Propipe has its own heat shields. I ran a Thunderheader & also a D&D fatcat. I really love that propipe.

  • @clemc5457
    @clemc5457 2 года назад +3

    Congratulations on the new cam and dyno results. What a great move. Regarding the new shocks. I hear Ohlin’s are amazing. I know Legend recommends setting the sage to mid-range and tweaking the compression and rebound to your comfort level. That’s probably true for Ohlin’s as well. Ride on sister!

  • @Stuartrecardo
    @Stuartrecardo 2 года назад +2

    Can’t wait to get my bike worked on and make it how I dream with a nice cam and exhaust etc… Chris seems like such a good tech and worth the ride to Florida alone!

  • @PoppaDRides
    @PoppaDRides 2 года назад +1

    I have the HD Torque Cam. Initially had very loud TAB exhaust with their Zombie Baffles( pretty much an open pipe). That loud definitely wore on my riding long distance. I have since switched to TAB's intermediate baffle and am very pleased.

  • @MrRobertoa1
    @MrRobertoa1 2 года назад

    I'm glad you like your upgrades that you put on Appa. Money well spent. I can't wait to see where you go with Appa.

  • @tjs201971
    @tjs201971 2 года назад

    Spa sounds sweet!! Your reaction on your face says everything and Priceless love it !! One happy rider!!!

  • @BartSchreuder5
    @BartSchreuder5 2 года назад

    Great episode Jess! thank you for sharing.

  • @rschris
    @rschris 2 года назад

    Appa , has spoken !! That first start !!

  • @gwaddles
    @gwaddles 2 года назад

    Beautiful Camaro in the background!

  • @roadglidel2982
    @roadglidel2982 2 года назад

    I got the same cam…great choice!

  • @maozero2143
    @maozero2143 2 года назад

    i luv appa! im so glad i saw it in person:3

  • @lenframe
    @lenframe 2 года назад

    Sounds great!

  • @robbarnes3680
    @robbarnes3680 2 года назад +1

    I recognize that "just installed a new cam" smile!!!! hahahaha congrats! Those Olins are the bomb!! I promise you will not have stock suspension on any bike from now on!! Safe ride Jess!

  • @360chris88
    @360chris88 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video jess the bike sounds great can't wait to see the next video take care

  • @CoolnSerious
    @CoolnSerious 2 года назад

    Great to see moto stuff even that I don't have a license for motorcycles😁

  • @marksmith7054
    @marksmith7054 2 года назад

    your bike looks good and sounds good. have fun.

  • @swiss9632
    @swiss9632 2 года назад +1

    Going down the performance rabbit hole!!! Good luck with that?

  • @ChuckTravels
    @ChuckTravels 2 года назад +1

    I like the old school Trans Am just hanging out in the shop.

  • @williek6128
    @williek6128 2 года назад

    Great video!!!! Love bolting stuff on videos! Sounds great! Ride safe!

  • @dwaynecooper3787
    @dwaynecooper3787 2 года назад

    Great video. I knew a stage 2 was an upgraded cam. But never understood the different cams this helped simplify it Thank You .

  • @Jade_SB
    @Jade_SB 2 года назад

    Chris seems like a rad dude. Good stuff. thanks Jess

  • @traceyguerin1657
    @traceyguerin1657 2 года назад

    Love the bike, love the sound

  • @ReydelArteaga-l1h
    @ReydelArteaga-l1h Год назад

    Girl i can feel your emotion listening that beautiful sound

  • @kennoguchi9365
    @kennoguchi9365 2 года назад

    Pretty sweet music the sound is. I love so much. Unfortunatly, my sportstar muffler needed to set back to stock.because of leagal inspection.
    So that looking forward to see next video! Thanks

  • @journeyofjerry820
    @journeyofjerry820 2 года назад +1

    Jess it is so awesome to see you riding in that area. I was raised in Orange city and Sanford FL. i can look at the roads and scenery and tell where you are. It's like going home thru your camara. Appa might need a new sign now. Keep up the stellar work and i will keep on watching. Enjoy your cruise on the high seas rally.

  • @ChrisCromwellHP
    @ChrisCromwellHP 2 года назад +2

    Damn! That lopy exhaust sounds plenty wicked! As a Harley should sound! Reminds me of the aftermarket baffles I put in my Screaming Eagle exhaust, on my '06 Sportster 1200 Low. It sounded deep just like that!

  • @bigjohnq1
    @bigjohnq1 2 года назад +1

    The bike sounds awesome. With the decat pipe what mufflers are they?

  • @joshorness6939
    @joshorness6939 2 года назад

    Jess you are awesome!! Watch all of your videos I have a Rinehart 4" on my 2021 Street Glide Special too! Sounds great with the new cam, maybe going to upgrade to that!! I always could use a little more power!!

  • @charlesladd1827
    @charlesladd1827 2 года назад

    Can't wait to see your numbers

  • @davehowie03
    @davehowie03 2 года назад

    It’s funny you mention repairs on old homes. House was built in ‘64 and we are smack dab in the middle of a kitchen remodel. We took it down to the studs and yep, we did find some horrors.

  • @UncleBogator
    @UncleBogator 2 года назад +7

    Pretty nice upgrades. How'd the sound work out on the ride back? I'm with you on having to hear it for 1000 miles. Great around town though.

    • @HerTwoWheels
      @HerTwoWheels  2 года назад +5

      It actually sounded great! Not as drone-y

  • @brucegerken1063
    @brucegerken1063 2 года назад

    Great video thank you. We all ready new you were doing 40 in a 25 .cool up grades . Cheers to ya.

  • @denniscochran3357
    @denniscochran3357 2 года назад

    The Lope! You could see it in your grin.

  • @Yamobethere
    @Yamobethere 2 года назад +2

    Need a long term review of that suspension! Its what I'm considering down the road

  • @dwight072
    @dwight072 2 года назад

    I have a 475 and installed the Screaming Eagle extreme ventilator 2 air filter and it made a huge difference in power.

  • @davehowie03
    @davehowie03 2 года назад

    Dang! Surprise stage 2 in that bad boy.

  • @thomasquinn8460
    @thomasquinn8460 2 года назад

    The bike sounds great!! I don't think you could have a bigger smile than when you first started it. You made a good decision.

  • @kinderyt1177
    @kinderyt1177 2 года назад

    I just love how happy you got when they tuned it. Made me feel less stupid for getting excited for loud pipes xD

  • @3percentmick705
    @3percentmick705 2 года назад

    Good choice on the 475. Solid all around cam.

  • @mickeygaines007
    @mickeygaines007 Год назад

    I had a Reinhardt 2 into 1 on my fat boy and loved it! Thinking of getting it for my new road king special

  • @rockybrown7713
    @rockybrown7713 2 года назад

    That's a good upgrade, motor sounds strong !

  • @01Lightning
    @01Lightning 2 года назад

    You just got your first lesson in Harly performance parts. Aftermarket (S&S) is waaaaay better to put your money in vs SE parts. Iam sure Chris set the sag for your rear shocks, but truthfully, putting a set of Ohlins on the rear, just makes the front suspension show how bad it is. When you have your front suspension done, you will be able the see how much the rear improved. I just had Ohlins installed on my front to go along with the rear Ohlins shocks on my RG. Iam mad, I waited so long!!..........Safe Travels

  • @carlbruhn1772
    @carlbruhn1772 2 года назад

    Welcome to the world of performance.

  • @billyweeps8610
    @billyweeps8610 2 года назад

    I don't know how much you'll appreciate the new cam but dollar to a donut says your gonna love those Ohlins.

  • @gasmann6746
    @gasmann6746 2 года назад +1

    Hope it delivers you what you like sure sounds good.And how cool is it to be there when it is being done and be part of it your are a lucky girl for sure..👍🏻🇦🇺

  • @paulbronnenberg2075
    @paulbronnenberg2075 2 года назад

    LUV this video .... because I recently had my dealer install the S&S 475 cam in my 2020 Fatboy 114. So when U and Chris decided to install the 475 I was VERY anxious to hear ya'lls opinion. Your reaction was EXACTLY like mine. My Dyno numbers were a lil bit higher 121/126 but that is probably due to my bike being newer..(my guess). Like ya'all we installed a HD clutch as well. I probably have put a couple thousand miles on my "new build" and ABSOLUTELY love it. THANK YOU for sharing your experience and I was STOKED that you all like the 475 too. You and Jordan Ride safe !!!!

  • @ND-tu7ww
    @ND-tu7ww 2 года назад

    This damn video just cost me a few thousands dollars! LMAO! My bike is in the shop for tires and just called them for cam kit & tune. Keep the videos coming!!!

  • @cpane420
    @cpane420 2 года назад

    im a lil jelous , i will be doing the s&s cam chest kit with the 475 very soon on my 22 low rider S
    , that bike sounds amazing ! Wish i still lived in Orlando , Chris is the MAN !

  • @kenkenyon444
    @kenkenyon444 2 года назад +2

    Congrats on the newish cam and fun stuff! Hope the suspension is worth it I might be adding that to my new ST!

    • @HerTwoWheels
      @HerTwoWheels  2 года назад +2

      So far it has been AMAZING

    • @kenkenyon444
      @kenkenyon444 2 года назад +1

      Good to hear sounds like your out having that same kind of fun I wish I could have!

  • @herbertflanders5891
    @herbertflanders5891 2 года назад

    did chris work at bert a couple years back ,,,,love you bikes sound now

  • @geraldgoodiii6993
    @geraldgoodiii6993 2 года назад +1

    That suspension is adjustable in 3 ways
    Damn.. I been thinking about doing bars this winter .. maybe those Ohlins are in there too
    Keep up the good content
    The channel is bangin along nicely !!!

  • @dextergleason9421
    @dextergleason9421 2 года назад

    That smile says it all.

  • @rodzimmerman1979
    @rodzimmerman1979 2 года назад +1

    I pretty much have the same bike as you. I had to learn to use the friction zone of the clutch more for low speed stuff like parking lots and round a bouts because the motor really does not like life much below 2500 RPM. Using the friction zone solves that issue and I sure like the rest of the power band. Pass a big truck/no problem!

  • @paulharding6638
    @paulharding6638 2 года назад

    Love the bike. M8s w/ black pushrod tunes almost always have a different cam. Chris is the dude.

  • @cbob005
    @cbob005 2 года назад +2

    Loud pipes can make long rides hard. Big cams and reduce gas mileage, good luck!

  • @EaglesNest-qu9to
    @EaglesNest-qu9to 2 года назад

    nice the s&s will be perfect for that bike good choice it will fly now and sound sick as

  • @frank9649
    @frank9649 2 года назад

    Scorpion clutch will make everything so smooth........ Supertrapp exhaust would also give you a tunable exhaust with great exhaust tone, which is great for long hwy travel . Have fun !!

  • @mikehiggins5233
    @mikehiggins5233 2 года назад +1

    Great 👍

  • @raymondrathbun8688
    @raymondrathbun8688 2 года назад

    It sounds great ride safe

  • @jlangenfeld5479
    @jlangenfeld5479 2 года назад +5

    Curious to see how the fuel mileage changes...