Will It Start! After 7 Years Of Neglect Deserted Harley Sportster 1200 Custom Attempts To Start!
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Planning to make a few videos of bringing this forgotten Harley Sportster 1200 back to life!
Check out the Vance and Hines pipes I put on!
• Bringing This Abandone...
It has good compression on both cylinders, needs a few cosmetic things and some vital components as well!
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Check out some more progress on this deserted Harley Sportster 1200 ua-cam.com/video/orlsKQBCls0/v-deo.html
Today we went for a ride and my friend wife has the same bike in presteen shape.
@@Indobiker61 right on! Hope it was a good ride!
Why? Why? Why? Does a person do this to a bike?! 57 years of riding, if you don’t want it, give it to somebody that does!
Exactly!
More money than sense
Or sell it
Should be a felony
This bike was obviously layed down, hence the broken control bolts and brake lever.
Some people wreck and never sit on a bike again. Hadn't been touched since it was simply wrecked... SMH!
Who leaves a Harley on its side in the yard. It’s sacrilege
I reckon he must have lost interest
@@UncleMike1776 id die to have a bike. One mans junk is another’s treasure
@@user-ss6zt2mo1l that’s for sure!
It is an old tradition to live Harley in the weeds especially when you got arrested. But then I have never done it or been arrested.
I was looking closely it has been crashed on the right hand side it is a good bet that is what happened to the exhaust.
@@thomaslemay8817 yeah I think it was laid down pretty good!
I like to add Seafoam additive to the gas and oil to something that sat for a while. Ride it for 50 miles and change the oil again. You might be surprised at what comes out. I did that plus new plugs, air and oil filters on a 96 1200 Sporty and damn! Thing pulls! I love it.
That’s what I like to hear!
I know that feeling man, I found a 1993 FLHS sitting for almost 4 yrs and, I took the same steps and, I had a hardon when she fired up
Right on!
Yes I know the feeling I found a 73 Sporter and put it back on the road I call it my zombe lol
@@scottfreeman5187 that’s awesome!
XL1200C .... why on earth would any one do that to a sportster .....please save this machine .
I’ have a short series on it check it out!
Cool find, man. Just shows how bullet proof those sporty motors are.
It’s a stout bike
More like ant proof.
@@gorgoroth1994 haha too many ants!
Gotta love an EVO motor
Evos never say die
Nice and gently brought back to life, changed oils, oil down bores etc. Too many people start sleepy engines by screaming the tits off of them with old oil etc, nicely done there, respect for that.
Thank you!
I don't even understand how someone lets a bike that isn't even old or fucked up in that situation. On its side, in tall gross wet grass. That seems insane to me. Why couldn't he just leave it on the kickstand in the driveway? I mean, his bike, he can do whatever he wants, it just doesn't make sense to me haha. Also, when changing oil, I always fill the fiter with fresh oil too so its not dry upon first start up. You may have done it, I just didn't hear you say it when you lubed the seal. I am pumped you are bringing it back to life! One more thing, I am assuming someone stole the mufflers when they took the mid controls. Sometimes the pipes have to be removed to get at the controls so it would make sense!
Yeah it also might have been laid down, but I did pre fill and some times it makes me question what people were thinking
bring her back.. she look like she worth it.. she wants to run.. so run her
Check put the rest of the video on the playlist!
Get rid of those planet fitness stickers...
I did! Lol I can’t stand behind that!
Thank god you save her. They stole my 1200.they try to sell it to my cousin and he made them take him to it. But they laid it down in the woods. He help me push it back out. I had to pull the tank and drain and flush it out but she runs good. It's terrible how people don't have any respect anymore for people or property. It's getting to be a sad world.
I’m glad you got your bike back!
I ride a 97 sporty every day. Seriously so reliable.
they are sweet bikes!
I love my 2007. Great bikes.
It’s a wrecked bike. Needs an exhaust, peg, mount, front fender, tail light, FUEL FILTER, take those controls apart and clean them out, lube the cables, tires, brake pads, change the brake fluid, air filter.....about $500 worth of used parts and a day and a half of time.
Right on Scott!
great find, great job bringing it back. some advice from someone who's been bringing back old Harleys from Shitsville for 50 years! flush the shit out of everything on that bike, start with wheels, bearings, seals, etc: etc:, forks same, gearbox-trans flush, primary flush, and adjust. remove plugs fill cylinders with kreep, turn over slowly, flush engine with diesel or kero fuel, then run 15-40wt. diesel oil, gas tank flush, fill, use seafoam, spray the shit out of carb = injectors check jets and float, change, brake fluid, and lines, rebuild master cylinders than ride the fucker cross country. when you get back buy a new one.
I’d love to do a long haul ride but working a full time job puts a damper on that!
i can understand that completely Mike, just settle for the weekends if time allows, nothing like riding and getting back on your rebuild.
@@martinwall7297 I’m going to take it out Sunday if weather permits!
@@UncleMike1776 be safe and enjoy the ride Mike, what part of America is it your riding in
@@martinwall7297 lower Alabama
Had to watch this again. Long live the Sportster!! Great, great work
Thank you!
I ride an 06 XL1200C. Love mine!
Nice, It’s a neat little bike!
@@UncleMike1776 550 lbs with a 1200 makes it real neat. Lol. I take mine out and stretch the belt often. Lol
I have the same year bike. It has 5,700 original miles an I love it.
Right on, talk about low miles!
I'll post a video of it eventually. But congratulations man.
@@UncleMike1776 I bought it from the original owner an it had 3,600 miles on it. An I only paid him $2800. Since I've gotten the bike I've put new perelli tires front and rear new brakes a hiflo air intake similar to yours a rush 3 in exhaust an the vance an hines fp3 fuel tuner. Sounds like a beast an runs like one too. Well for sportsters. Fuck anyone who says they are for chicks. I love mine an ride it daily.
@@UncleMike1776 I was lucky to find it an have gotten it so cheap.
I posted a quick video of my bike. Check it out
That’s an evo for you… treated like dirt (literally it was if you think about it) pun intended… and was tipped up and started fairly easy. The brand speaks for itself. I pulled an 84 shovel head out of a barn in 2020 to restore as a “lockdown pandemic project”. It was there for 24 years… new carb, fresh fluids, plugs and wires, gas and a battery and it started within 10 seconds of cranking. It was mind blowing. They are tough bikes whether people want to admit it or not. 24 years in the grave and that old bike took me to the store and back after three hours of wrenching.
That’s right, that shovel head sounds like a slick project!
@@UncleMike1776 it turned out really nice. Ended up putting the motor in a softail frame raked 6 over and threw a bunch of custom parts at it. Hats off though man, I watched all your sporty vids and it was cool to watch it brought back to life.
@@d-lowz-no9931 thanks! It was a fun flip.
1200 engine is bombproof. Pulls really well too. Gotta get me another one.
Mines for sale!
Dirt cheap too.
Watch this video back in March 2022 when I picked up a 93 sportster with 7000 miles and was sitting for 20 years, well today, after getting carb, battery, rear master brake cylinder, new plugs, wires, sounds good like this harley, runs great, tags updated, Tires looks great but see cracks, gonna replace, Thanks for putting video
That’s awesome! Glad you got it up and running
I have always subscribed to the thought tgat a good bike is one where every part can be individually repaired or replaced. Peter Egan expounded upon this in his "Leanings" articles. The Sporty is just one example. It's worth the price of admission after you 'snick' it into gear after a rebuild.
That’s true!
I like the sportsters. They sure are fun!!!
I couldn’t agree more!
Good find and good job getting that Sportster fired up!
Thank you!
I fill my oil filter half full before I put it on so that it's not bone dry! I do my truck the same way. If your filter goes straight up I fill the filter completely. Believe me, it helps!
That’s good!
No one needes the footpeg, it was fahooked!. RH mirror/Mudgaurd/exhausts/brake lever/rear brake lever. It's been crashed and slid on its right hand side mate. Hence why it was laid up. All minor issues though so whoever owned it before you obviously wasn't a biker and gave up on it. great vid by the way most enjoyable.
Thank you!
MAN SAVES FROGGY DAVIDSON FROM SHALLOW GRAVE !
That’s gold right there!
I can't believe it was sitting on it on the side outside it's blowing my mind utter disrespect and who puts a planet fitness on a Harley
Yeah man really makes you wonder
instead of putting it "IN" the garage ... i thought it would be a better idea to leave it "NEXT TO" the garage !!
Maybe throw a tarp on it lmao it was laying on its side until I stood it up to get the vin!
Why would someone throw away a perfectly good bike like that makes no sense
eds1990sporty beats me man it’s mind boggling
I wouldn't be surprised if there was a divorce involved.
@Julian Crooks I’m looking for more haha
@@johnmcinnes6644 I’m not sure about that I don’t know all the details and didn’t feel the need to ask!
@@UncleMike1776 Whatever - it's good you came along when you did.
Carbs ate filthy , fired right up impressive for sure
This bike is fuel injected but still busted right off!
@@UncleMike1776 ya prob wouldn't have started if carbs lol...but still no biggie to fire up...
If you're wondering what kind of person would leave a bike like this laying outside and on its side. Well, it's the same kind of person who would put a Planet Fitness sticker on a HD.
Thats the truth!
Those planet fitness stickers each added 10 hp!
I had to remove them lol I guess I lost some major HP!
Evo engines are tougher than nails brother. And loud pipes saves lives remember that one.
That’s for sure!
Next oil change fill the oil filter before you screw it in these have a slow oil system so you might have a oil starved first start looks like someone stole you’re exhaust and crossover probably to restore another bike
It’s possible!
That is where the Harley is superior to other models. You can neglect them for years and it doesn't take much to get them started back up again.
We will see! Depending on these other bikes I’m looking at and how it goes!
Never owned a Honda then have you? My first bike was a 1982 450 nighthawk. It leaned against a shed for 20 years. I literally put in a battery and some fresh gas and got it fired up. I rode it as it was for 2 years with the dry rotted bald tires and no front brake.
@@louiewatson9389 right on!
@@louiewatson9389 it seems all the Hondas that I have revived usually involved at least going through the carbs a few times and fuel tank and fuel system. Not the motorcycles fault but part of the Revival process I guess. They all start life is good bikes. It's just the abuse they endure through their lifetime.
@@louiewatson9389 jap shits are garbage.theres no such thing as an antique jap car or bike you never see them at auto shows they're trash. Be American buy American
GREAT VIDEO , Sportster run forever , 2 0f mine have over 80, 000 and 1 with almost 30 again GREAT VIDEO
Wow that’s outstanding!
Great project bike for a kid!!!
Right on!
They payed it down on the right side and said fk-it, good find !
Agreed
Damn dude. You got that in Dothan. I wish I was that lucky. I live in Troy. I have an 02 883 I just rebuilt and doing an apocalyptic look.
Get some videos of the process, I’d like to watch that style of build!
7 years in the sun? I want a seat like that!!!
Laying under that tree sure saved it
Entertaining and informative video. Thanks. I'm looking forward to seeing the restoration continue.
I have a playlist of videos not much else to do with it sadly
Hey Harleys don't leak oil... they mark their territory. Go on Craigslist some times you can find parts for cheap or for free. I got 2 brand new exhaust systems for free. Also the best pipe for Harleys is a thunderheader bar none!! Their spendy but well worth it. There is a web site out of Dayton ohio. Called KCINT2 that I've dealt with many times. Great service even better prices. Enjoy your ride.
Thanks for the advice, and my grandpa used to say if there isn’t oil leaking from a Harley there isn’t any oil in it!
Another one, you're killing me, I would die to have an 883 a 1200 They're my favorite bikes,, One day,, God bless you,😢
I got it back on the road!
really weird opening up a video recommend to me by youtube and hearing him say he's in the town I live in lol
Thanks for watching!
That motor sounds really good.
Thank you!
what a cool vid. i ride a 2020 sporty 1200 custom. its amazing how little theyve changed.
Simple bikes man! Fun to ride!
"2007 sportster, low miles, garage kept, runs and rides good, $6000 dollars firm no low balls i know what i got" - typical craigslist listing in my area lol
Lmao some people are out of their gourds!
Good luck with that they go for five $4,500
Great find, I hope you flush the front brake and replace the fluid, a good swap meet would help with those missing parts and save some money. Thanks
I will be doing it here soon!
Harley builds bikes to last man never seen another brand work that easy after 7 years of rusting. insane!
I was surprised too!
It's not even dirty. You people are so easily fooled.
Saw some interesting things! Good video.
Thanks for watching!
I'd be using PB BLASTER, vice ATF...or better yet Marvels! Always bar motor over completely several times prior to using starter. Great find otherwise, good video.
Yeah that’s true!
Marvel is still the best, in my opinion. I run some through my bike every couple months like clockwork. Ran a scope down the spark lug holes of my evo last year and I must say, it looks like a motor with 10k miles from the inside. I preach marvel to anyone that needs it lol
Hell yes, dude!!!! HD Good job!
Thanks for watching
I'd check with DMV, and see about getting a clear title before doing any more work on it, good chance that it legally belongs to someone.
It did Legally belong to someone and he gave it to me and now it legally belongs to me! Also ran the Vin through 3 sources and it was all clear!
@@UncleMike1776 Did dude give you the title? I know a guy that got a Sporty the same way. He never had a title. PoPo stopped him, checked the VIN. Dude he got it from had moved. Free Sporty cost him a sentence of 5 years and he served almost 3. Bike wasn't reported stolen, he just couldn't prove it was his.
@@bobberguy1 Bullshit!
@@bobberguy1 I have the title (in my name) bill of sale ,given as gift (me as recipient) and registration (in my name) I crossed my T’s and dotted my I’s. It’s not worth getting in hot water with the police potentially ending by up in jail!
@@UncleMike1776 boberguy is full of shit....nobody's doing 3 yrs in the joint unless the bike was hot then maybe and that's still a big maybe....recieving stolen property possibly but plead that shit down lmao
Hey Uncle Mike, you shouldn’t have much trouble finding who owned it last, Hopefully it’s not stolen property! That 1200 has to worth $2K as is! You’ll have yourself a good ride for a few hours work and a few hundred $$. Can’t wait to watch your other videos on it. Uncle Fudd < N.PA
Everything is clear and straightened up thanks for the support!
@@UncleMike1776 ...I watched your video on the (almost) completed 1200. She seems to run like new, Better even! Nice work Mike
@@unclefuddelmer9224 thanks fella glad you like it!
Blue Book on an 883 in good condition is only $1800 bucks. I wonder why the 1200 gets more love
There's a late 2000's 1200cc harley at my friends house that has been sitting for at least 10 years. I've been begging for it to be brought to my house so I can service it myself. I don't know much but would definitely try this if I can get it in my hands.
It was fun and rewarding! I’ve got my eye on another bike similar situation but I’m not sure if I can work out getting it for free!
Nice to find a diamond in the rough
That’s for sure!
Indestructible 1200 sportster evolution motor and yet idiots call it a girl's bike ,and it spanks the big twins.
It seems to have more pep in its step than a 2012 street glide with the 103, that I’ve rode!
Someone that does go to planet fitness would buy a sportster and slap Planet fitness stickers on it 😂
"Who ever hacked the pipes is a fucking idiot".
You won me as a viewer straight after this statement. ROFL.
Haha some people blow my mind! But I’m going to try and refrain from using profanity and try and keep it family friendly!
You say you are helping a friend, if that's the case, we used to call you a good brother.
Thanks!
2:30 roach made a brake for it towards your house lol
It’s not my house but yeah them bugs didn’t give up without a fight!
Needs a good name for coming back to life and having a bunch of reptiles in it. Should of kept the frog on it haha.
I didn’t remove it once it got back on there just kept working, Figured he get off or get cooked
Cool video!
I really don’t know why anyone would leave this Harley like this?!
It’s a shame because it took on some rust in the 7 years it was out there!
@Julian Crooks I agree!
I agree too!
That blows my mind,even if it was dumped at some point why not sell it for something. Left literal $$$ just laying next to the shed
Some people just don’t care I guess..
You gotta call her Frog!
Haha idk about that!
Thats a nice score....
That’s right
I just saw on another channel that the oil filter on another type of motor was on real tight. I think I saw 👀 somewhere that the rubber gaskets on the filters swell up a little causeing them to seal and make ing them tighter then hell.
I’ve never ran into an issue only doing them hand tight!
Check out E-Bay for used parts you need. I have a 1957XL and an 82 sport and heritage. I get all my parts there for a great price.
Will do!
I cant believe people abuse things others love. Its not like they are cheap. And all Harleys can be rebuilt
Mind boggling right!
Well problem with a sporty is that once you ride a big twin. You will walk away from a junk sportster and NEVER look back
Junk Sportster?! You must be smoking crack
Good videos bro keep em coming new sub from me, amazing job on that sportster. Showing love from San Antonio Texas👍
Thanks for watching!
finally someone who plays heavy shit
It’s hard to find music to use that is worth while!
Nice work on the bike 🏍
Thanks! I appreciate it!
I like bikes also this could be a nice build and combine with the truck you just got because i am sure you know what Harleys and dogs have in common well they both like to ride in the back of trucks lol no it would be cool to fix them up and maybe paint the same be a good pair...
Man if I was going to paint the C10 I’d love to make them matching!
My brother 883 sat outside in a simular spot for years b4 he sold it
Not bad man!
A bike worth saving.
It was a good bike!
Miracle in America! 🎉
That’s right
for a find its a perfect fixer cant go wrong with a 1200 sporty
Agreed!
what about tank rust on the inside?
It was bone dry I put fresh gas in it and it barked to life! And the fella who mounted my tires gave me a pump and filter but I lost the video footage sadly.
I think you will find this guy owns the bike. What clown is going to leave a 1200cc Harley rusting outside.
I hope you all see how easy it was to clean after all those days left outside.
Believe what you will, I wasn’t from that town or even that state I went there for work from across the country, met the homeowner through work and he told me his buddy left that bike outside been there for years.. this couldn’t be more of a real video… I wish I would have taken pictures of it laying on its side and me moving and the debris to get the bike out of the yard but I didn’t know better… best luck to yah, negativity and hatred does nothing for you but make you sour and miserable! Enjoy more videos and thanks for the view!
Install a new air cleaner. Running without an air cleaner could damage the engine. Installing air cleaner will also make it quieter.
I only ran it like this just to verify it was going to run and be worth buying parts for and not selling it for parts!
This is sick. Good video
Thanks for watching!
They probably wanted to put slip on pipes on then lost intrest in the bike.
That’s a possibility!
That's the same year and make and model as my bike
Sweet! I like mine!
She's a warrior
That’s right!
I think it sounds great.
Check some of the other videos it sounds Amazing now!
@@UncleMike1776 I must admit it does sound good with the two into one, of which i'm not a fan, but this one seems to work well on yours.
@@MrHarleyoldfart thank you! I will agree some bikes sound better with twin pipes that never touch some sound sound good with x pipe or a crossover!
That's f***ing funny. It's a Harley Davidson, it doesn't matter if it stands for years or a few hours. The challange is the same. Hahaha.
Classic
This is heart breaking... Abandoning such a bike like that...
It was nice to get it back on the road!
Evo sportys are some of the best bikes built!
They are slick but I want another bagger!
Got played down hard on right side, took out peg and brake and pipes. Front fender indicates crash.
Yes sir
I'm not scared - Aaaaargh, ROACHES!!!!
Grimy little things
great video
Thank you!
@@UncleMike1776 you're welcome
Just lol'd and woke my wife up. Them cursed roaches.
Thats good man! Enjoy it!
Sad,glad u saved her
Yeah man it’s a solid bike now!
Don't trust those tires,they might look good but the rubber could come apart at speed.
I replaced them on another video in the playlist! Give it a watch!
@@UncleMike1776 Thanks for the heads up on that. I mentioned that about the tires because I picked up a truck that was parked a few years with almost new looking tires that had become brittle without actually knowing until one failed on the highway.
@@rickdaystar477 I try to stay away from dry rot tires if I can help it, very dangerous!
Dude as far back as I can recall even the old timers used Marvel Mystery oil down spark plug holes especially when bikes were sitting long periods of time .. OK Marvel Mystery oil ...
That stuff is a mystery and works!
I have a sport bike which had a leak in the gas tank. About three years ago I took the gas tank off in order to seal it, which I did, but I never put it back on. I'm about to do that now but, not sure what to do prior to cranking it up..
For those of us who are more mechanic-illiterate, It would be great if you can write down a list to include all the things you did to it before you try to start it up. It's kind of hard to follow along while watching the video. You said you drained all the fluids, but that's somewhat vague for those of us who have never done it before. Thanks.
I drained all old gas out of tank, changed filter, pulled the spark plugs let marvel mystery oil soak in each of the cylinders for a few hours, turned the motor over manually to verify the rings weren’t rusted to the cylinder walls. Once I know the engine wasn’t locked up I put the battery on it and cranked it over a few times, put the plugs back in added fresh fuel and fired up the bike! Hope that helps!
@@UncleMike1776 Gr8
@@UncleMike1776 should I drain n refill engine oil?
@@MasterArmedforces Inspect first to see it’s at correct level, I’d personally run it first to get that oil warm then I’d do an oil change!
Say what you will about harley davidson, they are dependable good motors ...good find I would've bought ...
I have more videos on this bike! Check out the playlist!
run come trans fluid in oil and clean up them lifters. They are making some
noise. Awesome bike though.
It works well I’ve done it on a few things that I’ve worked on that sat for a while or missed many oil changes!