My Dad's '78 FX/FL Shovelhead

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

Комментарии • 199

  • @upchuckchops
    @upchuckchops 2 часа назад +1

    Glad you got it whipped. A little leak isn't so bad, right? My 2011 Heritage leaked a little and it is a bit newer than the Shovel. Man, I miss that bike. I need another so I can wear my Harley shirts again.

  • @The58stupot
    @The58stupot 19 часов назад +2

    That has to be one of the sweetest shovel heads around. Loving the wonderful idle. Greetings Red and family from old England.

  • @wbien6994
    @wbien6994 15 часов назад +1

    My shovels both leaked out that seal. Checked the main shaft and it was warn beyond where the seal would have done it's job. Pulled both trannys and installed new shafts and no leaks. love the way shovels look and sound. Love your shovel.

  • @mikesuperglide
    @mikesuperglide 16 часов назад +3

    That's a doggone clean final drive chain, what do you use to lube it?

  • @nickdipascal6682
    @nickdipascal6682 День назад +3

    That's a beautiful bike...has great lines ...love the seat !!! Stay warm Ma'am !!

  • @tompava3923
    @tompava3923 День назад +5

    Shovels gotta mark their spot!✌️😎

  • @timdawson7430
    @timdawson7430 14 часов назад +1

    Damn, that sounds good! Nice ride.

  • @thatsmrharley2u2
    @thatsmrharley2u2 3 часа назад +1

    People give me shit about Shovels being notorious leakers, but my '81 doesn't leak a drop. It's all about maintenance and knowing how to spin a wrench. Great job, Red.
    P.S. Easy to tell your brother doesn't have roids or he wouldn't be running that seat!

  • @fatotis6273
    @fatotis6273 День назад +2

    Love the starter kill switch. I had a starter run away on one of my previous Glides.

  • @hippytrev7452
    @hippytrev7452 День назад +2

    l did the same thing on my 2 85 Evo Softails starter solenoid & also used a feeler gauge.. work's a treat... Cheers Red....

  • @LtJackboot
    @LtJackboot День назад +3

    I LOVE your end bloopers honey, keep the shiny side up :)✌

  • @ridingonruby3287
    @ridingonruby3287 День назад +2

    I have those crystals door knobs all in my house lol. Great job maybe it will seal up better once it gets hot and cools several times. Thanks for the update ❤❤❤❤

  • @jd9308
    @jd9308 День назад

    Another successful ending in the life of the old Shovel Head!:) One thing about these old bikes, they do have such a personality! I'm glad you were able to get it back into proper operating condition and fixing the position of the shift knob. It is a beautiful Shovel with just a teensy bit of a drip! I wouldn't consider that to be a worry in the least bit anymore. Nice job! Keep wrenching, stay warm and safe in your beautiful B.C.! Peace

  • @kevindonohue9519
    @kevindonohue9519 День назад

    Congratulations on 26 thousand subscribers, been with you from the beginning,,, my 80 lowrider has been leaking cince I got it in 96. Just carried a 6 oz bottle of oil on runs. Cool scooter!

  • @rickvia8435
    @rickvia8435 10 часов назад

    You do such perty work. Very impressive.

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover 11 часов назад

    4:10 This is the Harley sound idling that I remember and liked. Sounds like it has a decent amount of cylinder compression. Should be an impressive road-runner.

  • @bruce1816
    @bruce1816 День назад

    Congratulations Red !!!!

  • @shadow-mw6pu
    @shadow-mw6pu День назад +1

    Very nice work. That's definitely a beautiful bike. I love how that seat gives the bike a lower meaner appearance. Ohhh by the way...I finally managed to score a seat like that which is destined for my flh soon. 😁

  • @НеПётрНеПетров
    @НеПётрНеПетров 15 часов назад +2

    Если бы при запуске двигателя на холоде я так дëргал ручку газа, а это заметил бы мой отец, я бы точно получил себе подзатыльника 🤔😂😬. То, что ты на двое штанов- лайк тебе от меня! Здоровье надо беречь, к чёрту красоту в одежде! 😂

    • @lonniedugan6120
      @lonniedugan6120 12 часов назад

      I had a 76 shovel. I eliminated three oil lines to the primary had it for 21 years. The only place that leak was from the drain plug,

  • @hardtail-gy8dk
    @hardtail-gy8dk 13 часов назад

    Beautiful shovel, master disconnect awesome idea and relay delete, tell your brother Ray's spacer should solve the leak entirely

  • @danreid5423
    @danreid5423 День назад +1

    Nice to see you rocking the toad hoodie 😀

  • @irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery
    @irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery 9 часов назад

    Youll be ok! Lots of good role models in your life. God bless

  • @Hog-g2z
    @Hog-g2z День назад +1

    Good morning 🌅, Angel, that a pity that you still got a leak , you might find it gets worse after you have ridden it , I am sorry to say, I think I said that there is a copper and rubber seal, on the shaft that goes through the drive shaft, you might of damaged the seal on the splines when you put the seal in, it is recommended to put tape around the lines this is what I had to do with mine, plus I replaced the end board bearing of the clutch housing for a Jims bearing and in a race, not sure whether there is one suitable for your bike,
    Keep up the great work , and yes, it’s cold out at the moment, and has been very icy in the mornings, I cannot ride at the moment as I have just had my op CTS , and it’s going to take a few months to get my strength back in my hand, but I need to have the other one done as well,
    ❤ from France.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  12 часов назад +1

      Thanks Phil. Hopefully your hands are healed up enough by spring!!

  • @lalarampas9369
    @lalarampas9369 День назад

    Your dad's bike is such a sweet setup, you can build one for me if you want, I dig it! Your brother is a lucky dude.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  12 часов назад +1

      Yea my bro is pretty excited about this haha

  • @LtJackboot
    @LtJackboot День назад +1

    5:45
    PLAN on taking it apart again Red🤣
    Naw, all kidding aside you're a 'not bad' mechanic👍And that bike sounds really good👍

  • @tobinlakeguideservices
    @tobinlakeguideservices 14 часов назад

    I don’t think I’ve seen your dads bike together? I think it turned out very nice, what a great stance it has.

  • @danielseymour6726
    @danielseymour6726 День назад +2

    Sweet music from that shovel.

  • @Fast48-1
    @Fast48-1 День назад

    Ah yes! Nothing like the sound of a Shovelhead, shoveling, po-ta-toes! Great vid!!

  • @osito021
    @osito021 11 часов назад

    A kill switch on a motorcycle, what a great idea. i am surprised that I did not come up with it myself. Thank you.

  • @susandavis5833
    @susandavis5833 День назад +1

    That is a beautiful bike! Reminds me of my 1st Harley only mine was two tone Cadillac red and white. Never should have sold it 😢.

  • @dannysollis1063
    @dannysollis1063 День назад +1

    Hello Angel,,, nice shovel !! You did good! ❤

  • @tomhunt7354
    @tomhunt7354 13 часов назад

    Love shovel headmotor,watching from Los Angeles, Great Video.

  • @Chris-farmer
    @Chris-farmer 21 час назад

    Love the lines of the bike so classy wonder if white walls tires would make it pop more awesome job red! ❤

  • @kordoliver
    @kordoliver День назад

    Hello Red, My brother has a shovel head and it is a gem engine wise it is quite to my evo and has a lower base gasket leak so he will replace it this winter its stock with low miles and runs great, he bought it off a friend that wrecked it and bent the front forks but that was it fixed all that and it runs great he just takes it to shows and on rides local , I got my sporty all ready for next year to ride but that bike is so hopped up its a pain to ride very fare getting to old for it but enjoy my restored 1988 FLHS with the stroker engine be safe and ride free

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  12 часов назад +1

      Base gasket leaks a lot of time happen from people not letting their bike warm up before riding it. But that sounds like he got s good deal on it either way!

  • @tombstone2826
    @tombstone2826 День назад

    Great looking bike Ms. Red !

  • @duanetrivett750
    @duanetrivett750 День назад

    Nice looking Bike. I don't like a foot clutch and short shifter myself but a lot younger people do . Good looking front end .

  • @josephlango2526
    @josephlango2526 День назад +1

    That is a nice looking bike!

  • @peterpohle9355
    @peterpohle9355 День назад +1

    Love the FL shovelhead

  • @robertrodriguez2412
    @robertrodriguez2412 День назад +1

    Sweet scooter! Stay warm!

  • @fatotis6273
    @fatotis6273 День назад +2

    Check to make sure the transmission is vented correctly and not stopped up.

    • @fatotis6273
      @fatotis6273 День назад

      If not vented pressure forms as the tranny oil warms up and its got to go somewhere.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  23 часа назад +1

      I okay rebuilt it and the vent was clear when it went back together

    • @fatotis6273
      @fatotis6273 16 часов назад

      @@RedRiderCanadaBC That's good, I will scratch that off the checklist. Hope the leak is done with. Love your videos

  • @richardturk7162
    @richardturk7162 День назад

    I like the look of it. Sanitary and elegant.

  • @simonellerton1412
    @simonellerton1412 9 часов назад

    The shovel came up well ' nice work ''

  • @mikeskidmore6754
    @mikeskidmore6754 День назад +1

    Yesterday in South West Michigan it was 11-F which is -11-C here I wore my sweat pants under my Insulated Carhart Bib Overalls

  • @Trampslikeusjb
    @Trampslikeusjb День назад

    That bike is perfecto! Great style.

  • @chrisbrady-t1u
    @chrisbrady-t1u День назад +1

    Looks almost exactly like my black '82 except I had the cop seat with the skirt.About a $100 from your local h-d dealer

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  13 часов назад +1

      Yea the seat isn't gonna stay on this. My brother will have to find one that he likes.

  • @jastaylor2730
    @jastaylor2730 7 часов назад

    Sweet bike just like us old guys love

  • @muddymo7641
    @muddymo7641 5 часов назад

    Beautiful.
    The bike is nice too

  • @robertgwinn8406
    @robertgwinn8406 7 часов назад

    Awesome bike... I had 73 electric glide i rode before having kids.

  • @Yo-mamashouse
    @Yo-mamashouse День назад +2

    How did somebody leave a comment before the video was posted?

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  День назад +1

      It was visible to channel members before it was public.

    • @Yo-mamashouse
      @Yo-mamashouse День назад +2

      @RedRiderCanadaBC Oooooo, gotcha, I'm to poor for that. lmao

  • @dondelottinville2177
    @dondelottinville2177 17 часов назад

    Beautiful bike and you 😊

  • @davidlarson3920
    @davidlarson3920 День назад +1

    Thank you

  • @tommylitchfield3450
    @tommylitchfield3450 День назад

    I don't know diddly about it personally, but I read somewhere that the old chaindrive bikes leaked out the sprocket side on purpose to oil the chain, and that you could put the seal in "backwards" to stop the leak and just oil the chain yourself.

    • @CabinGuy
      @CabinGuy 13 часов назад

      on my old shovel pan, there was an adjustment on the oil pump to increase or decrease the flow of oil to the primary, just a little screw on top of the pump I think. So its good to mke sure you only have what you really need flowing to the primary to reduce leakage

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  12 часов назад

      🧐🧐🧐🧐

  • @tolga24
    @tolga24 День назад +1

    Lovely one! 😎👍

  • @BMAC321
    @BMAC321 День назад

    Merry Christmas Angel. Quik ? That external breather/ filter mounted below the back of the primary, trans breather or crankcase?

  • @edsmith2562
    @edsmith2562 16 часов назад

    Don't give up red I've been making them not leak for 50 years

  • @CabinGuy
    @CabinGuy 13 часов назад

    Hi, just started watching your vids and love them. Is that a breather behind your primary? Don’t you get an electric shock when you start your bike that way? Love the bike !

  • @wizrom3046
    @wizrom3046 22 часа назад +1

    Mainshafts leak much more when they are rotating, so you cant test it sitting still.
    You need to ride it a few miles until the shaft and seal are hot, then park.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  12 часов назад +1

      Well it leaked a lot more before when the bike was just sitting. Haven't taken it on the road yet because of how badly it was leaking. But yes, I see what you're saying 👍

  • @Boysenberr
    @Boysenberr День назад

    Seems as though the most logical fix would completely solve the problem, but alas, there is Harley Davidson, always at our side to disprove matters! Side note: my EVO Sportster has never leaked a drop. Go figure. Short video tonight but well-appreciated. Merry Christmas, Angel!

  • @ПетрПетров-с8э
    @ПетрПетров-с8э 15 часов назад

    Greetings to all from the shores of the Black Sea! Ого, вау.. 7:07 Я будто в зимний Байкал только что посмотрел..

  • @marktaylor8659
    @marktaylor8659 День назад +2

    Angel: "I don't like being cold."
    Viewers: "where do you live?"
    Angel: "Canada"
    Viewers: ? :-/

    • @LtJackboot
      @LtJackboot День назад +2

      Ok, admittedly, 'cold' means something completely different in Canada. I'm at work standing outside at 7 deg Celsius at sea level and I'm fine in a sweater but the guy I'm working with is wearing a parka and crying about how cold it is. He's Indo Canadian and he was born here.
      It's about 5 deg Celsius colder where Red is only 100 miles away but her elevation is higher.

  • @tommygreer9921
    @tommygreer9921 21 час назад

    Hi RR cleaver starting on the solenoid cheers

  • @ansonwill1999
    @ansonwill1999 20 часов назад

    How do you end up with a round swingarm by the way it's a beautiful building wish I had a daughter like you

  • @havegrinderwilltravel5
    @havegrinderwilltravel5 22 часа назад

    That's killa shovelhead looks awsome I daily 79 turbo shovelhead 😃

  • @ПетрПетров-с8э
    @ПетрПетров-с8э 15 часов назад

    A great starter start button... I don't like a lot of wires.. However, I myself am not without sin, the devil himself will cry in the wiring of my motorcycle..😂

  • @irvineyoung1266
    @irvineyoung1266 День назад

    Being Canadian, I don't know anything about egg production in the USA. A guy I worked with who grew up on an egg farm told me the only difference in eggs had nothing to do with what's on the package as no chicken sees daylight. What it actually indicated was the type of food they get and there for higher price for the eggs.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  12 часов назад +1

      Was someone talking about eggs? 🤔

    • @charlesprice7608
      @charlesprice7608 11 часов назад +1

      Least I wasn’t the only one wondering where this comment came from. 🤔

  • @jamesellis5549
    @jamesellis5549 18 часов назад

    Hard to beat a shovelhead for looks,simplicity and elegance but they are for the mechanically inclined only!

  • @hardluckoutdoors5284
    @hardluckoutdoors5284 День назад +1

    Can anyone tell my what brand of tires are on that bike

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  13 часов назад

      Avon Safety Master MK 11. Both are rear tires but on the front we have the directional arrow reversed... Some people don't like doing that, but my dad has done that for years with no issues.

  • @garyehrhardt3136
    @garyehrhardt3136 4 часа назад

    Sweet ride

  • @trippontwowheels
    @trippontwowheels День назад +1

    Yay!

  • @eridalgodiniz99
    @eridalgodiniz99 День назад +1

    Red Rider!🤘🤘🤘

  • @beardedmurph540
    @beardedmurph540 14 часов назад

    Where was this bike purchased

  • @dannyloiland8609
    @dannyloiland8609 23 часа назад

    Sweet bike !

  • @samiam247
    @samiam247 16 часов назад

    They have a much better cut off switch at Princess auto, the part you turn is like a key you can remove it so it also doubles as an anti theft feature.

  • @Rapsgarage
    @Rapsgarage День назад +1

    That leak is probably from the Long bushing on the main drive gear being worn. Rap’s Garage Shop
    Harley Tips and Tricks for 4 speed transmission tech specs
    ruclips.net/video/TmIQmQ8iE_c/видео.html

  • @alexneudatchin2161
    @alexneudatchin2161 День назад

    some current that you catch from the starter. Once you'll notice its impact

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  12 часов назад +1

      🤔

    • @alexneudatchin2161
      @alexneudatchin2161 8 часов назад

      @@RedRiderCanadaBC you're just touching bare live wire. Have revisited this, in this case looks like you're safe until you're soaked in the rain or so.My situation was dfferent

    • @thatsmrharley2u2
      @thatsmrharley2u2 3 часа назад

      @@alexneudatchin2161 Alrighty then.

  • @edmonddupris8422
    @edmonddupris8422 13 часов назад

    Sweet bike.

  • @positivelynegative9149
    @positivelynegative9149 23 часа назад +1

    👍

  • @Wally2Feathers
    @Wally2Feathers День назад

    Gotti, Good work!

  • @JeffRamblin
    @JeffRamblin 21 час назад

    That is a nice looking bike though ! 👍😎👍

  • @josephshehan4969
    @josephshehan4969 5 часов назад

    That's right shovels gotta mark their spot just like the old amf's. did😊

  • @Bert-e1j
    @Bert-e1j День назад

    As long as my bike doesn't leak as bad as me I'm good with it.

  • @gorn9161
    @gorn9161 День назад +1

    Shovels don't leak🩸 They mark their spots

  • @CharlieJCroker
    @CharlieJCroker День назад

    Hello red channel. Just discovered you. The Beuty looking good girl. From Uk you’ve got your self a new fan.
    Charlie x

  • @snakeboren4814
    @snakeboren4814 День назад +1

    Very 🆒 Rockin Red Angel Goddess...!!!!!

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  День назад +1

      Thanks!

    • @snakeboren4814
      @snakeboren4814 День назад +1

      @RedRiderCanadaBC Welcome...U Look Great In Sweatpants..!!!!

    • @snakeboren4814
      @snakeboren4814 11 часов назад

      @@RedRiderCanadaBC Anything UR Wearin U Wear It Well...!!!

  • @MoeLarrycurly1
    @MoeLarrycurly1 День назад +1

    I put in ..205 reseal. ... Before i put in a seal ..

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  13 часов назад +1

      Cool, thanks!

    • @MoeLarrycurly1
      @MoeLarrycurly1 11 часов назад

      @RedRiderCanadaBC it's a very good polymer. It doesn't work in gaskets but it works in seals to rejuvenate them..

  • @vernegibb621
    @vernegibb621 День назад +1

    🤙

  • @taylorgilkespie4572
    @taylorgilkespie4572 День назад

    Ride Easy, HAPPY HARLEY DAYS. 😊

  • @gilbertwashburn7095
    @gilbertwashburn7095 14 часов назад

    Thanks for the great video have a great day I'm trying to buy my friends Kawasaki 750 triple she's actually got two of them one's horrible one's pretty good we'll see how that goes she's on the fence she's owned it since 76 I shouldn't really be buying it I can't even ride it I'm old and crippled not complaining and just saying I'll keep watching very inspiring

  • @joezambrano9651
    @joezambrano9651 16 часов назад

    Right 👍 on nice bike

  • @johndcunninghamjr4111
    @johndcunninghamjr4111 День назад

    You built a beautiful bike there Red. By the way I think you have very lovely eyes. Peace ✌️ ☮️ 😊

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 День назад +1

    Your not a slob, angel ok😢you🎉a beautiful spirted lady , with tbe red hair that I love, 👍 BigAl California thanks

  • @paulfreespirit
    @paulfreespirit 18 часов назад

    A bit like an old British bike, how do you know when you're out of oil, they've stopped leaking! 😂😂

  • @robertdawson8522
    @robertdawson8522 15 часов назад

    Back then we said Harleys dont leak,they mark their spot

  • @melgagnon9848
    @melgagnon9848 15 часов назад

    Marking it's spot !

  • @BigVeegs
    @BigVeegs 22 часа назад

    Also I reckon the intro and outro at at the wrong ends of your videos. But hey that’s just me 🤪

  • @peacefulwarrior4078
    @peacefulwarrior4078 17 часов назад

    Nice bike ! But that tiny seat can’t be comfortable for rides more than an hour or more !
    RED , I wear the sweats over my jeans when it get
    SUPER COLD 🥶 warm comfort over style 😎💪

  • @benderbender1233
    @benderbender1233 День назад +1

    🤟🌝🤟

    • @benderbender1233
      @benderbender1233 День назад +1

      if it aint leakin its empty.
      😁
      s0unds s0 g00d. ill nnnneva b f00tclutch c000lz!!

    • @benderbender1233
      @benderbender1233 День назад +1

      but EYE am da prate KING, f0r eye p0ssess da flag!!!
      ✌😏

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  13 часов назад +1

      Haha we're all land pirates on our bikes

    • @benderbender1233
      @benderbender1233 5 часов назад

      @@RedRiderCanadaBC
      ah0y matey!
      🏴‍☠️

  • @Yo-mamashouse
    @Yo-mamashouse День назад +2

    Here

  • @jaripp9624
    @jaripp9624 5 часов назад

  • @CaptainRon1913
    @CaptainRon1913 День назад

    "And I've seen you at the corners and cafés it seems
    Red hair and black leather, my favourite colour scheme"
    And he pulled her on behind
    And down to Box Hill they did ride"