My Dad's '78 FX/FL Shovelhead

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  • Опубликовано: 31 янв 2025

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  • @janisblack2183
    @janisblack2183 Месяц назад +1

    Hey Red Rider! I’m a 63 yr old Christian biker gal from Ontario, been riding 42 yrs. You can get a cheap boot tray from the dollar store to catch the drips and save your garage cement floor.
    I was so thrilled to see that glass doorknob jockey shift on your Dads old Shovel! Wow! Another Christian Canadian chick that rides a suicide clutch!
    I rode a 52’ Panhead rigid frame with a suicide clutch in the early 1980’s and then bought a 1955 Panhead chopper in 1984 it was in an 11” over rake front section of a FL swingarm frame and in 1994 I rebuilt into my dream bike of a rigid frame bobber (a friend found the frame in a scrapyard for $50 waiting to be crushed as scrap metal!) with 16” ape hangers on 4” risers, wide glide front end, upswept fishtail exhaust, an Andrews J cam and of course a suicide jockey shift with a glass doorknob. If you have an email I can send you a photo for your blog or RUclips channel. Blessings to you. Right on! Jan Black

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад

      Hey Janis, nice to see you here! I would love to see some photos of your rides, they sound sweet!
      redrider.canada.bc@gmail.com

  • @Bruce-m3v
    @Bruce-m3v Месяц назад +16

    Old Harleys don't leak. They just mark their territory.

    •  20 дней назад

      You should see what happens when you burn a piston & the pressure starts going to the crank case.
      Exxon Valdeze is all that comes to mind. 🙄

  • @mikerapp8163
    @mikerapp8163 Месяц назад +7

    That is one awesome build Red. Shovels are getting a lot of attention lately. 👏 Good job.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад +1

      Yea shovels are coming back in style!! Makes me sad I sold the spare engine we had 😞

    • @Donnie-cj8tg
      @Donnie-cj8tg Месяц назад

      ​​@@RedRiderCanadaBC Thank you for sharing another great video. Best Wishes

  • @LtJackboot
    @LtJackboot Месяц назад +6

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

  • @edwardthompson9981
    @edwardthompson9981 Месяц назад +5

    That trans seal is crazy. I silicone the sprocket on the main drive gear and the little L clip. And the seal with cork. Had it leak free for years. It's a 75 FL.

  • @wbien6994
    @wbien6994 Месяц назад +2

    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.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад

      Yea, I'm going to leave the more in depth stuff up to my brother to check and fix haha.

  • @nickdipascal6682
    @nickdipascal6682 Месяц назад +5

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

  • @bradleyyounger8499
    @bradleyyounger8499 Месяц назад +1

    Thatvis bad ass! Great bike pops! Now he can ride to forgotten angels with you next year! 😅

  • @fatotis6273
    @fatotis6273 Месяц назад +3

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

  • @journeyofjerry820
    @journeyofjerry820 Месяц назад

    Red I love it ! Like a blessing each time you leave and return.

  • @tompava3923
    @tompava3923 Месяц назад +9

    Shovels gotta mark their spot!✌️😎

  • @hippytrev7452
    @hippytrev7452 Месяц назад +3

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

  • @ridingonruby3287
    @ridingonruby3287 Месяц 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 ❤❤❤❤

  • @shovelhead4558
    @shovelhead4558 Месяц назад

    Rebuilt my gearbox no leak for 1 year 😊 wanted to use a super nut but could not it touched the inner primary on my 82 flh ride safe good content.

  • @bruce1816
    @bruce1816 Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations Red !!!!

  • @jd9308
    @jd9308 Месяц 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

  • @The58stupot
    @The58stupot Месяц назад +5

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

  • @kevindonohue9519
    @kevindonohue9519 Месяц 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!

  • @timdawson7430
    @timdawson7430 Месяц назад +2

    Damn, that sounds good! Nice ride.

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

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

  • @martinrice9190
    @martinrice9190 Месяц назад +1

    I wrote these song lyrics but haven't put them to music yet. It's about the days when I rode a 1970 Harley Shovelhead. They were wild times and I was pretty young. Did as I pleased and answered to no one but myself.
    The Shovelhead
    He fired up his 70
    And headed out of town
    Hell bent for leather
    He put the hammer down
    There's nothin' like the highway
    when you got a restless soul
    Some say that Shovelhead
    Is still out on the road
    He rode right on through Haysville
    And down the outlaw trail
    Hell bent for leather
    Past the old Crossrail
    Nothin' but the highway
    Can stand in his way
    They're still out there watchin' for
    That Shovelhead today
    They say that freedom
    Is just a state of mind
    The freedom is the highway
    For all the restless kind
    There's nothin' like the highway
    When you've got a restless soul
    Watch out for that Shovelhead
    If it's still out on the road
    He crossed into Ohio
    And stopped at Seven Bells
    He had a few too many beers
    and raised a little hell
    But somehow that old Shovelhead
    Rode past the county jail
    And headed for the mountains
    Like a rocket ship on rails.
    They say that freedom
    Is just a state of mind
    The freedom is the highway
    For all the restless kind
    There's nothin' like the highway
    When you've got a restless soul
    Watch out for that Shovelhead
    If it's still out on the road.

  • @lalarampas9369
    @lalarampas9369 Месяц 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.

  • @LtJackboot
    @LtJackboot Месяц 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👍

  • @shadow-mw6pu
    @shadow-mw6pu Месяц 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. 😁

  • @cindywaltos4080
    @cindywaltos4080 Месяц назад

    My 82 FLH WAS LEAKFREE . Alot of work and tips from a seasoned mechanic in Port Huron Mi. It was a belt drive final drive. No chain oiler.

  • @upchuckchops
    @upchuckchops Месяц назад +2

    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.

  • @geneeasley23
    @geneeasley23 Месяц назад

    I was having trouble with my 1974 Harley Davidson Sportster XLH, the solenoid was clicking when I pushed the button on the handlebar, didn't know if I would have to replace the solenoid again or if it was a wiring, starter button issue, anyways the bike is 50 years old after all. I tried the feeler gauge idea and it worked great-brilliant idea Red Rider-thank you!

  • @kordoliver
    @kordoliver Месяц 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  Месяц 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!

  • @juniorcopeland9082
    @juniorcopeland9082 Месяц назад

    I had two Shovels loved them both... remember I told you a long time ago, that I put silicone on the sprocket when I put it on the main shaft, it stopped my leak ? Your dad's bike looks and sounds great Angel ❤😘✌👍

  • @susandavis5833
    @susandavis5833 Месяц 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 😢.

  • @Fast48-1
    @Fast48-1 Месяц назад

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

  • @AnthonyRyan-v3g
    @AnthonyRyan-v3g 18 дней назад

    So love your dads old scooter

  • @rickvia8435
    @rickvia8435 Месяц назад

    You do such perty work. Very impressive.

  • @JohnMcClain-s5w
    @JohnMcClain-s5w 4 дня назад

    Back in the 70's we said "if it doesn't leak it must be empty". I'm still running a 42 WL and a 78 Triumph, they don't always leak, just when they've got oil in them.

  • @hardtail-gy8dk
    @hardtail-gy8dk Месяц назад

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

  • @thejerseyj5479
    @thejerseyj5479 Месяц назад +1

    That is one gorgeous bike.

  • @danreid5423
    @danreid5423 Месяц назад +1

    Nice to see you rocking the toad hoodie 😀

  • @bigkahuna2010
    @bigkahuna2010 Месяц назад

    Red I love your videos, probably because I love you!!!!

  • @tobinlakeguideservices
    @tobinlakeguideservices Месяц 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.

  • @dannysollis1063
    @dannysollis1063 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @duanetrivett750
    @duanetrivett750 Месяц 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 .

  • @Chris-farmer
    @Chris-farmer Месяц назад

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

  • @luperodriguez8203
    @luperodriguez8203 Месяц назад

    Hey Red,it's nice to see you at it again. Our winter isn't here just yet. But it'll be here soon. Tonight it's just under 55 here in South Texas. Hope you and the family are all well. How's your Dad?!! Stay safe..and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎊🕛🎉🥳🎉🥳🧑‍🎄🌲🧑‍🎄🌲🧑‍🎄🌲🧑‍🎄

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the holiday wishes. My dad's doing pretty good. Merry Christmas!

  • @MrFroglips69
    @MrFroglips69 Месяц назад

    Groovy episode. You're a trip.

  • @wizrom3046
    @wizrom3046 Месяц назад +3

    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  Месяц 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 👍

  • @НеПётрНеПетров
    @НеПётрНеПетров Месяц 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 Месяц 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,

  • @Colinmcdougall6996
    @Colinmcdougall6996 Месяц назад

    Beautiful bike that was one ☝️ of my favourite HD I had a 1976 FLH bad in the day oh thanks for sharing the info about the kill switch. Mine did that and caught fire 🔥 I fixed it and miss that bike

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад

      It's not a kill switch, just a battery cutoff for the starter.

  • @peterpohle9355
    @peterpohle9355 Месяц назад +1

    Love the FL shovelhead

  • @tomhunt7354
    @tomhunt7354 Месяц назад

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

  • @chrisbrady-t1u
    @chrisbrady-t1u Месяц назад

    The electronic ignition on my'82 went out 3 weeks after the warranty went out,had points and condenser put in instead.More reliable and cheaper that way.

  • @richardturk7162
    @richardturk7162 Месяц назад

    I like the look of it. Sanitary and elegant.

  • @danielseymour6726
    @danielseymour6726 Месяц назад +2

    Sweet music from that shovel.

  • @tombstone2826
    @tombstone2826 Месяц назад

    Great looking bike Ms. Red !

  • @irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery
    @irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery Месяц назад

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

  • @alexlawrence8310
    @alexlawrence8310 Месяц назад

    Isolator are a must have, once the solenoid contacts weld to the contact plate you are up shit creek without a paddle, I saw a starter run on once, it cranked for what seemed like 20 mins, now I fit isolators to all my shovels, in order to fix your output shaft leak, assuming everything is ok , and no butchery has occured then what you will need to fit a modified spacer which has an internal O ring, it goes between the bearing and the sprocket, do some googling and you will find them ,

  • @osito021
    @osito021 Месяц 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.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад +1

      It's not a kill switch, it's just a battery cutoff to the starter. I just mis spoke in the video.

    • @osito021
      @osito021 Месяц назад

      @@RedRiderCanadaBC you're absolutely right.

  • @stephenbaumann9964
    @stephenbaumann9964 Месяц назад

    Nice job kido 👍🏻and id recommend a closed off or abandoned parking lot to learn shifting that swine, no pressure that way🤙🏼

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад

      I'm gonna try finding a parking lot I can get to without having to deal with too much traffic

  • @josephlango2526
    @josephlango2526 Месяц назад +1

    That is a nice looking bike!

  • @edwardthompson9981
    @edwardthompson9981 Месяц назад

    Switch is a great idea. I just had that sticking started problem this year.

  • @robertrodriguez2412
    @robertrodriguez2412 Месяц назад +1

    Sweet scooter! Stay warm!

  • @ABud12921
    @ABud12921 Месяц назад

    Good lookin Shovelhead lil Red!
    Hope you been doin well…

  • @eridalgodiniz99
    @eridalgodiniz99 Месяц назад +1

    Red Rider!🤘🤘🤘

  • @muddymo7641
    @muddymo7641 Месяц назад

    Beautiful.
    The bike is nice too

  • @sixwheelcarlisle8491
    @sixwheelcarlisle8491 Месяц назад

    1st video of yours i’ve watched, but I like it 👍🏻👍🏻🤓

  • @Trampslikeusjb
    @Trampslikeusjb Месяц назад

    That bike is perfecto! Great style.

  • @paulcook7888
    @paulcook7888 Месяц назад

    I think the Shovel Head was the best sounding engine Harley ever had ❤

  • @JOHNALOOPONE
    @JOHNALOOPONE Месяц назад

    I did some work on little 2 stroke engines. put a flat surface like glass down with some 600 paper and polish the metal part flat, flat, then do the same as best you can to the opposite surface. I install the part and don't overtighten it. let it heat and start to cool. Give it a little more wrench. Then never speak of it again. I love the TY 250 in the shop.

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад

      Thanks. I’m looking forward to having some time for that project.

  • @ioriochoppers1031
    @ioriochoppers1031 Месяц назад

    Suicide clutch, old style pedal balancing?! Her the other video for convertion sistem for flh shovel red lady! 😁 nice ride!! 😎

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover Месяц 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.

  • @jastaylor2730
    @jastaylor2730 Месяц назад

    Sweet bike just like us old guys love

  • @kangoonemo
    @kangoonemo 21 день назад

    Wunderbar, ganz spezielles Bike 👌👍

  • @edwardthompson9981
    @edwardthompson9981 Месяц назад

    Sounds good!

  • @mikeskidmore6754
    @mikeskidmore6754 Месяц 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

  • @VinceAikens
    @VinceAikens Месяц назад

    Cork wont last for a seal and if the chain is rubbing the starter housing those aluminum chips are what ate up the seal in the first place. Happens a lot when they put shorter shocks on

  • @davidlarson3920
    @davidlarson3920 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you

  • @dondelottinville2177
    @dondelottinville2177 Месяц назад

    Beautiful bike and you 😊

  • @tolga24
    @tolga24 Месяц назад +1

    Lovely one! 😎👍

  • @bradpnw1897
    @bradpnw1897 10 дней назад

    That's why you always have trays underneath them whether you keep them in your front room or your garage

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

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

  • @trippontwowheels
    @trippontwowheels Месяц назад +1

    Yay!

  • @Boysenberr
    @Boysenberr Месяц 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!

  • @fatotis6273
    @fatotis6273 Месяц назад +2

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

    • @fatotis6273
      @fatotis6273 Месяц назад

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

    • @RedRiderCanadaBC
      @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад +1

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

    • @fatotis6273
      @fatotis6273 Месяц назад

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

  • @CharlieJCroker
    @CharlieJCroker Месяц назад

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

  • @RedRiderCanadaBC
    @RedRiderCanadaBC  Месяц назад

    Edit* the red switch is just to cutoff the battery from the starter, ITS NOT A KILL SWITCH.

  • @larrynorsworthy8582
    @larrynorsworthy8582 Месяц назад

    I enjoyed the video, liked and subd. Im ready for riding weather.

  • @simonellerton1412
    @simonellerton1412 Месяц назад

    The shovel came up well ' nice work ''

  • @caspar0777
    @caspar0777 Месяц назад

    I've got a 74 shovelhead and I'm glad to have some leaks. For me that means that there's still oil in it!

  • @garyehrhardt3136
    @garyehrhardt3136 Месяц назад

    Sweet ride

  • @tommygreer9921
    @tommygreer9921 Месяц назад

    Hi RR cleaver starting on the solenoid cheers

  • @JeffRamblin
    @JeffRamblin Месяц назад

    That is a nice looking bike though ! 👍😎👍

  • @0331-REAPER
    @0331-REAPER Месяц назад

    I love you, that’s a bad ass sled.

  • @Rapsgarage
    @Rapsgarage Месяц 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

  • @miker7798
    @miker7798 Месяц назад

    I can see the wear marks on the frame behind the oil bag... The frame had been set up as an FX at some point and the key switch would have been there... with extra keys or whatever wearing the paint off.... Mine looks exactly like that...

  • @richardpepin1498
    @richardpepin1498 Месяц назад

    I know u probably already know but no top of the trans there is a breather screw it is right by that cut off switch u put on . that could be clogged making pressure in the trans , also I heard of someone putting 2 seals instead of 1 I never tried that .

  • @dannyloiland8609
    @dannyloiland8609 Месяц назад

    Sweet bike !

  • @timblaes7028
    @timblaes7028 Месяц назад

    In the mid to late 70s we would go to the HD dealer to look around.
    They were brand new, leaking on the showroom floor.

  • @JAVetter
    @JAVetter Месяц назад

    I had a 82:Super Glide back in 85:long time ago lol: Anyway I use to have problems with the tranny seal behind the sproket:Changed it and took care of the problem Until next time: And otter primary gasket:Had a dozen HD 's:since:Once the Evo came along don't remember a problem with leaks:Enjoy your riding Life You Only live once😊👍✌️

  • @ПетрПетров-с8э
    @ПетрПетров-с8э Месяц 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..😂

  • @tommylitchfield3450
    @tommylitchfield3450 Месяц 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 Месяц 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  Месяц назад

      🧐🧐🧐🧐