Thanks for the vids John. I am a disabled vet and just able to start being able to ride again. Just bought a new iron 883 from my dealer and am looking forward to getting back in the saddle. Keep up the good work brother.
Congrats brother! Im a disabled veteran as well and haven't been able to ride since 2013. Just had spine surgery in Nov and as soon as I was healed the first thing I did was buy another bike. Feels so good being back on one. Ride safe brother!
You forgot some blue Loctite for all the shifter bolts! Don't forget the rear pinch bolt too, I have done this on every new Harley I bought and never had any troubles after that.
My fiance just bought me a 2019 Sport Glide! I love love love her...the bike that is, but he is amazing too! I am also an aircraft mechanic by trade and pan on doing a lot of my own maintenance. Your show is a huge help. Thank you
I really like your videos John. About a month ago I changed out the shift shaft, bushings and primary shift lever. They had alot of movement. Sorry watched someone else's video on how to remove the bushings with the Jim's Tool. Well worth the money. Also every spring I change all three oil's, air filter and spark plugs. I use the gasket and o-ring H-D parts replacement kit. Yes, it may be excessive to some, but, it's what I do. Bike is new to me, August will be 2yr's. It's a 2001 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, near mint condition 36,000 miles on it after a trip to Nashville and Memphis. Had new tires put on it prior to the trip in September. Unbelievable what a comfortable ride it is. Especially after a 11hr trip straight through to Nashville.
I just bought a 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe. It has the stage 4 88 to 103 Screamin Eagle kit.. I reside in Concord North Carolina right next to the Charlotte Motor Speedway the motorcycle I purchased from a dealership 3 hours away in South Carolina. The dealership assured me that it passed all inspections and was ready to ride for the summer. I also told the dealership I would be riding the motorcycle home. They said that there should not be any issue. Upon getting home I noticed that the alignment was a little off. I took it to my buddy shop and they realign the front end for me. At my buddy shop they noticed that the tires we're from 2004! So because his bike had low miles at 7,000. The bike must have sat with the original owner for the last 17 years and the original tires were never replaced. The dealership told me that everything was fresh on the bike the oil the tires excetera excetera. Giving them $9,500 cash you would think that they would have made sure that the bike was safe for me to ride home. So just a heads up to you people out there before you go buying a used motorcycle check the tires and don't get ripped off like I do. Because now I have to drop almost another $700 to get two new white wall tires with inner tubes
Something I have been really enjoying as a viewer - the joy you seem to take from editing your shot transitions. Those little flourishes aren't necessary, but make the video so much more visually interesting.
Recently had to help a friend replace his heal-toe shifter shaft. Exactly the problem he had was the bolt got loose and the teeth got damaged. Excellent video. I will be checking my shifter more often.
2014-2016 are notorious for bad shift shafts and shift arms. I had one go bad with around 13K on my 2014 Ultra Classic. I was on the road and was able to make it to a HD dealership to buy the parts to fix it. The guy at the parts counter gave me Drag Specialties replacement parts and said "You don't want to replace junk, with junk". I've heard people say to get rid of the heal shifts because you put to much pressure in the shifter or that you shift to hard. Well i put 73,500 on a 2012 Ultra limited with the heal shifter and never had a problem. A simple internet search will show many people had the issues with the 2014-2016. I hope HD addressed this issue with their replacement parts.
John, just FYI, some aftermarket air filters (like K & N) just need the crud knocked off (tapped lightly) and kept oiled because they filter better. It looked like that bagger may have had one, but it was hard to tell. I use K & N on most of my vehicles ( car, bikes, & truck) because they flow better, filter better, and best of all, are re-usable. Keep the rubber side down, lol.
John, I had to replace my shifter assembly also after warranty was out on my 14 King, I used lock tight and like you went a wee beyond the tourqe specs.., thanks again for awesome vids!
Being the nearest Dealership is a few hundred miles away. This helps as I will be changing the oil or a friend who helps with some things around here will. Now one thing I haven't foumd on your videos is one about locks. Here in my area I don't worry to much as once people find out I am back in the wind and this beautiful bike belongs to this crazy Old Lady they will let her alone. But when I go to Albuquerque for Dr and not able to keep my eye on her I am going to need a lock. That and a small trunk that locks as I live in the land of the free but there are them places that are free zone places. Only a couple more days and she will be home where I can start getting her set up and add them few things that make her my trike. Keep it safe.
cold here, too max. just went out to the garage and looked at my honey and all the stuff you've been talking about actually made sense. you, sir, are doing a great service to us consumers, but you sure spray that brake cleaner a lot. you really are a trained professional. thanks, john for another great video!
It seems the weather sucks most places here lately. I do go a bit heavy on the brake clean. The parts cleaner is cheaper and easier to use, but it destroys rubber faster than a 16 year old in his parents car! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
I have a 11 FLHTP. I bought it in Dec 2013, it had 552 miles on it. It currently has 62,000 miles. I ride it almost every day. The inner shift lever got loose right after I rode 650 miles to the Dragon( Deal's Gap) and 650 back home. The lever came loose 8 miles from the house. I tightened it up it lasted another 6 months and I had to pull the inner primary to replace it. That was April 2015. I haven't had any other major problems with it.
I'm Glad to be a Subscriber. I haven't Rode in 20 Years and I'm BAD at maintaining ANY vehicle. But I watched your T CLOC vid and checked my tire pressure before 1st Long Ride. Front Tire was at 10 PSI and back was at 18😯 HolyShit I Would have been in Trouble.
One of the best things I've done for my bike is get the damn crank case breathers out of the intake and vent them to the atmosphere! Much cleaner intake tract too! I check my tires pretty regularly, usually about once a week or before I ride of the bike has sat longer. And I installed a heim joint shift link in my mid control Dyna.
Great video. I had the shift lever problem and it went out on me on a ride several states away from home. Lucky is was under warranty and they had the part.
John, I am new to Harley. I have a 2005 Sportster custom 1200 with a 90 ci big bore kit and I love these videos man, The best by far that I have found on youtube. Keep it up.
I'm looking for 10,000 mile Softail service tips. I don't have a manual and I like your videos. LOL I'm an old buck (69) from NH and this bike gets me around really well. I actually got 54 MPG out of it once although it's usually 35.
Great tips brother john. After watching this I went out and checked my 03 cvo road kings shift linkage.... Was all good.... Thanks for an awesome channel brother.... I'm learning a lot from you man....
great advise man thanks for the tips helped me out setting up my tool roll for my sportster 883 with a stage 4 screaming eagle upgrade look forward to the next
Good job John! You’re videos are entertaining and informative. I’m considering my first HD motorcycle (likely Road King) and your videos help me make up my mind. I have no problem doing things myself, seems like those motorcycles can last as long as they’re getting some attention here and there. You have a new subscriber as of today!
Great video. Personally if I were pulling out the shift arm I would replace the bushings in the engine case that the shaft runs through. Just what I, would do. But should be checked in any case, or, not. Your choice.
Thanks for shift linkage tip. Have a 2010 Road Glide and have yet to check it myself. That heel shifter sure gets a lot of use. Will check it as soon as I get it back from shop for the new handlebar install or just have them check it at Acme chopper.
My shifter came off on the back side and I was stuck in 5th gear for about 30 miles until I could stop and get the right tool to fix it. Now I check it all the time.
I own an aftermarket shop in Florida, my Harley certified tech does these items as well, you are a good tech!! and you did a good job on the video. I was looking for some proof to my claims for another tech that I have, and glad I stumbled on to this. keep up the good work!!
I don't understand why all the splines on the shift linkage. Use a squared end on the inside and the lever can bolt right into it. I've seen this done on custom bikes and it seems sturdy and has lasted a long time. I was on my way home from a 3,000 mile trip, 2 miles from my place, and suddenly couldn't shift! In Chicago area rush hour traffic I was barely able to limp it home on the shoulder of the expressway. That bolt in the linkage was stripped. I hadn't had my bike for 4 months. Glad it was fixed under warranty, and glad I was near home.
Great tips as usual John, one other to add to the list is lights, I like to do a quick walk around and check, not to many people like to hail a Harley rider and tell you that your brake light is out, guess they figure we'll chew them out or something.
Hi John, I recently bought a new 2018 Fatboy (my first Harley) and my previous bikes have been Jap and European which are metric spanners and sockets are the new Harleys metric... Great videos very informative and entertaining
Good tips for the ones who only ride 20,000 in 20 years . Shifter Paw on the trans both the in and out have to come off on a Evo then the shift cam, shift forks and trap door . to replace the paw and seal.
John, Really enjoying the vid's! I am not much of a mechanic but really want to learn how to do the basic stuff myself. I have a 2017 Road Glide Special, Thanks for making these, please keep them coming!
Sure. I'll swing by the next time I come to Opelika to visit family. That's my home town. Live in Hot Springs, AR now. Glad I found your video's. You do a good job. Keep up the work.
John love the channel.from Canada I ride a 2012 ultra classic like your Florida bike week vids thanks for the content always honest and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
FYI I have over tightened the 780 hex cap bolt just over spec and It snapped. Not once but twice I think I went about 5-10 inch lbs over. On my 14 StreetGlide. Got to find the sweet spot so I purchases a couple extra since they are cheap and come in a pack of 2.
Great information seeing how it's really hard to find good info on servicing Harley bikes. Do forget the FLS models haha. Thanks again keep up the work. Much appreciated.
i had a bad shift arm on my 1989 fxlr lowrider & i didn't want to tear everything apart to replace it.. i know, that would have been the right way, but i took some red 271 Loctite, put about a half a dozen drops of it on the trans splines, torqued that poor bolt to the breaking point & it worked perfect until i sold the bike 7 or 8 yrs later.
Are the new bikes easier to work on? You know as opposed to the carb bikes. I think Harley should still make bikes, at eased one model. I don't like the idea of NOT having a choice between fuel injected and carb. I don't like having the hot FI bikes shoved down my throat. I've had 6 Harleys. And stopped buying new ones in 2006. I love my FXST06 (CARB)!!!!!! Thanks for the tips and sharing your knowledge.
I bought a 2019 HD Softail Deluxe-the burnt orange and found that the engine cover was exceeding 750 degrees Fahrenheit. After months of trying to get Bert's Black Widow to respond to me, and some negative media, they gave me a black bike. I was led to believe that the orange one was a "freak" somehow. Well the black paint did not fix this heat problem. I have to guess that they're having this problem with all their 2019 Softails?
Some of my friends just change the oil. Let the tyres get low on pressure and you can see they are under inflated. Brake pads only changed when they make a noise. Every so often I check my lights but not the horn. I don't want to irritate people where I lock up my bikes.
Another great videos and tips. I also keep a close eye on drive belt tension. On the few rare occasions that I've had HD work on bike, the belt was too tight and noisy. I tend to check it every 1500 or so and run it towards the loser side of spec. And yes John, it's been balls cold out in GA for too long.
I put the Arlen Ness "Big Sucker" air filter on mine with the pre cleaner. Old school has a breather hose from the cam cover up to the back plate on the air cleaner, I haven't noticed a oil issue probably because the oil would have to go up to get to the filter whereas the other breathers are banjo bolts to the rocker boxes where the oil can run down. Tire pressure and tread depth are life saving checks, improperly inflated tires don't perform properly; Fuel economy and tread life always come second to safety.
I have a issue to attack,I have a 2011 48 sportster 1200.she came with vance n hines stagger shot.without baffle.I ordered replacement baffles today.Im guessing i have to remove slippons,to access the mount screw?
Awesome information from someone not trying to get rich off me. Thanks alot for helping the average joe, im lucky as my friends assist me when i break something........ getting ready to put on some forward controls 0n my 2002 Dyna..... let me know if you have any videos on that. thank you, Dennis Goggin who is frezzing his ass off in Connecticut!
Great videos brother. Even though I drive a 1975 Harley Davidson FXE Super Glide. Some things still pertain to all bikes. Love the humor thrown in there. I live in south Ga. Dated a girl over in Columbus back in the 80's. Thanks for all the knowledge.
Dude to medical reasons, I cannot drive motorcycles anymore. And I'll keep watching your sitcom or whatever you want to call it, but thanks for everything
Hi man, you are cool. Just bought my first HD Softail Deluxe 2006 with 24 K miles. Any maintenance info refs to that pike, greatly appreciate it. 100 miles ago, previous owner bought it from H D dealer, he told me, they have to service it before they sell it to me. Is that correct ? Any thing I should be worried about. Drove it tonight from his house to my home, 40 miles, felt great, just had the rear wheel locked up when I was testing the breaks. Thanks. Planing on watching all your videos. With thumbs up 👍 :)
I have seen a shift lever fall off during a Supersport race, when the rider was in the middle of some esses. He had just enough momentum to carry him off the track and back into the pit area. When I asked him about it, he said he nearly shit his pants! 😄
Thanks for the vids John. I am a disabled vet and just able to start being able to ride again. Just bought a new iron 883 from my dealer and am looking forward to getting back in the saddle. Keep up the good work brother.
Congrats brother! Im a disabled veteran as well and haven't been able to ride since 2013. Just had spine surgery in Nov and as soon as I was healed the first thing I did was buy another bike. Feels so good being back on one. Ride safe brother!
@@Ritenour1986 thank you for your service. I'm up in Central NH. I have a small shop if you ever need help. Hit me up
You forgot some blue Loctite for all the shifter bolts! Don't forget the rear pinch bolt too, I have done this on every new Harley I bought and never had any troubles after that.
My fiance just bought me a 2019 Sport Glide! I love love love her...the bike that is, but he is amazing too! I am also an aircraft mechanic by trade and pan on doing a lot of my own maintenance. Your show is a huge help. Thank you
A&P doesn’t help me with any of my bikes repairs haha. Stick to the warranty and pray it’s someone like maxwell doing the work.
I really like your videos John. About a month ago I changed out the shift shaft, bushings and primary shift lever. They had alot of movement. Sorry watched someone else's video on how to remove the bushings with the Jim's Tool. Well worth the money. Also every spring I change all three oil's, air filter and spark plugs. I use the gasket and o-ring H-D parts replacement kit. Yes, it may be excessive to some, but, it's what I do.
Bike is new to me, August will be 2yr's. It's a 2001 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, near mint condition 36,000 miles on it after a trip to Nashville and Memphis. Had new tires put on it prior to the trip in September. Unbelievable what a comfortable ride it is. Especially after a 11hr trip straight through to Nashville.
I bought a Road king classic yesterday. My first Harley!! I'll be needing your uploaded knowledge now.
Jonh, your vids are great and much appreciated .
Meant john.
I just bought a 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe. It has the stage 4 88 to 103 Screamin Eagle kit.. I reside in Concord North Carolina right next to the Charlotte Motor Speedway the motorcycle I purchased from a dealership 3 hours away in South Carolina. The dealership assured me that it passed all inspections and was ready to ride for the summer. I also told the dealership I would be riding the motorcycle home. They said that there should not be any issue. Upon getting home I noticed that the alignment was a little off. I took it to my buddy shop and they realign the front end for me. At my buddy shop they noticed that the tires we're from 2004! So because his bike had low miles at 7,000. The bike must have sat with the original owner for the last 17 years and the original tires were never replaced. The dealership told me that everything was fresh on the bike the oil the tires excetera excetera. Giving them $9,500 cash you would think that they would have made sure that the bike was safe for me to ride home. So just a heads up to you people out there before you go buying a used motorcycle check the tires and don't get ripped off like I do. Because now I have to drop almost another $700 to get two new white wall tires with inner tubes
Love the fact that you do the "extra steps" when working on a bike.
Something I have been really enjoying as a viewer - the joy you seem to take from editing your shot transitions. Those little flourishes aren't necessary, but make the video so much more visually interesting.
Recently had to help a friend replace his heal-toe shifter shaft. Exactly the problem he had was the bolt got loose and the teeth got damaged. Excellent video. I will be checking my shifter more often.
Shift linkage your video saved my ass a lot of money. Thank you brother. Because of you I caught it in time. Thanks again..
2014-2016 are notorious for bad shift shafts and shift arms. I had one go bad with around 13K on my 2014 Ultra Classic. I was on the road and was able to make it to a HD dealership to buy the parts to fix it. The guy at the parts counter gave me Drag Specialties replacement parts and said "You don't want to replace junk, with junk". I've heard people say to get rid of the heal shifts because you put to much pressure in the shifter or that you shift to hard. Well i put 73,500 on a 2012 Ultra limited with the heal shifter and never had a problem. A simple internet search will show many people had the issues with the 2014-2016. I hope HD addressed this issue with their replacement parts.
I'm so glad I bought a hd road king it's fun to ride. I've had no issues...
Any issues yet?
Great video! I have done this kick shiftier replacement and I used red lock-tight.
John, just FYI, some aftermarket air filters (like K & N) just need the crud knocked off (tapped lightly) and kept oiled because they filter better. It looked like that bagger may have had one, but it was hard to tell. I use K & N on most of my vehicles ( car, bikes, & truck) because they flow better, filter better, and best of all, are re-usable. Keep the rubber side down, lol.
John. I just picked up a 2019 Fat Bob 114 Matte Red with a stage one Vance and Hines. Your videos helped inspire me to get one. Yes
John, I had to replace my shifter assembly also after warranty was out on my 14 King, I used lock tight and like you went a wee beyond the tourqe specs.., thanks again for awesome vids!
Being the nearest Dealership is a few hundred miles away. This helps as I will be changing the oil or a friend who helps with some things around here will. Now one thing I haven't foumd on your videos is one about locks. Here in my area I don't worry to much as once people find out I am back in the wind and this beautiful bike belongs to this crazy Old Lady they will let her alone. But when I go to Albuquerque for Dr and not able to keep my eye on her I am going to need a lock. That and a small trunk that locks as I live in the land of the free but there are them places that are free zone places. Only a couple more days and she will be home where I can start getting her set up and add them few things that make her my trike. Keep it safe.
cold here, too max. just went out to the garage and looked at my honey and all the stuff you've been talking about actually made sense. you, sir, are doing a great service to us consumers, but you sure spray that brake cleaner a lot. you really are a trained professional. thanks, john for another great video!
It seems the weather sucks most places here lately. I do go a bit heavy on the brake clean. The parts cleaner is cheaper and easier to use, but it destroys rubber faster than a 16 year old in his parents car! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
I have a 11 FLHTP. I bought it in Dec 2013, it had 552 miles on it. It currently has 62,000 miles. I ride it almost every day. The inner shift lever got loose right after I rode 650 miles to the Dragon( Deal's Gap) and 650 back home. The lever came loose 8 miles from the house. I tightened it up it lasted another 6 months and I had to pull the inner primary to replace it. That was April 2015. I haven't had any other major problems with it.
I'm Glad to be a Subscriber.
I haven't Rode in 20 Years and I'm BAD at maintaining ANY vehicle.
But I watched your T CLOC vid and checked my tire pressure before 1st Long Ride.
Front Tire was at 10 PSI and back was at 18😯
HolyShit I Would have been in Trouble.
Been there and done that with the shift linkage. I hope you have a better wash person than my servicing dealer.
had my shifter levers strip out recently on a ride. Always keep some tools in the saddlebag to tighten up some stuff along the way
One of the best things I've done for my bike is get the damn crank case breathers out of the intake and vent them to the atmosphere! Much cleaner intake tract too! I check my tires pretty regularly, usually about once a week or before I ride of the bike has sat longer. And I installed a heim joint shift link in my mid control Dyna.
Great video. I had the shift lever problem and it went out on me on a ride several states away from home. Lucky is was under warranty and they had the part.
John, I am new to Harley. I have a 2005 Sportster custom 1200 with a 90 ci big bore kit and I love these videos man, The best by far that I have found on youtube. Keep it up.
You got any videos of that XL?
I'm looking for 10,000 mile Softail service tips. I don't have a manual and I like your videos. LOL I'm an old buck (69) from NH and this bike gets me around really well. I actually got 54 MPG out of it once although it's usually 35.
Great tips brother john. After watching this I went out and checked my 03 cvo road kings shift linkage.... Was all good.... Thanks for an awesome channel brother.... I'm learning a lot from you man....
Thank you I pick up my 2007 heritage classic from the dealer today and I want to know the things to look for and check along the way.
great advise man thanks for the tips helped me out setting up my tool roll for my sportster 883 with a stage 4 screaming eagle upgrade look forward to the next
I got a 2016 Street Glide and the info he gives is good to know for repairs and upkeep.👍🏿💯💯
Thank you for the helpful hints sir.
Note to self, work on replacing HD bolts with ARP lol
Very helpful and informative John I just bought my first Harley 2012 Heritage Softail classic OH YEAH!
First video of yours I watched. Now subscribed. You do an excellent job of entertaining and informing without being condescending.
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed!
Good job John! You’re videos are entertaining and informative.
I’m considering my first HD motorcycle (likely Road King) and your videos help me make up my mind. I have no problem doing things myself, seems like those motorcycles can last as long as they’re getting some attention here and there.
You have a new subscriber as of today!
Great video. Personally if I were pulling out the shift arm I would replace the bushings in the engine case that the shaft runs through. Just what I, would do. But should be checked in any case, or, not. Your choice.
Thanks for shift linkage tip. Have a 2010 Road Glide and have yet to check it myself. That heel shifter sure gets a lot of use. Will check it as soon as I get it back from shop for the new handlebar install or just have them check it at Acme chopper.
Thanks for the shifter info. Time to sort that rattle.
My shifter came off on the back side and I was stuck in 5th gear for about 30 miles until I could stop and get the right tool to fix it. Now I check it all the time.
I own an aftermarket shop in Florida, my Harley certified tech does these items as well, you are a good tech!!
and you did a good job on the video. I was looking for some proof to my claims for another tech that I have, and glad I stumbled on to this. keep up the good work!!
Glad you found the video, too. Hope you guys are staying busy down there! I bet the weather is a little warmer...
I don't understand why all the splines on the shift linkage. Use a squared end on the inside and the lever can bolt right into it. I've seen this done on custom bikes and it seems sturdy and has lasted a long time. I was on my way home from a 3,000 mile trip, 2 miles from my place, and suddenly couldn't shift! In Chicago area rush hour traffic I was barely able to limp it home on the shoulder of the expressway. That bolt in the linkage was stripped. I hadn't had my bike for 4 months. Glad it was fixed under warranty, and glad I was near home.
Great tips as usual John, one other to add to the list is lights, I like to do a quick walk around and check, not to many people like to hail a Harley rider and tell you that your brake light is out, guess they figure we'll chew them out or something.
For sure. I’ve been meaning to do a pre ride checklist. I’ll add it to that one!
Best part of the new skinny primary! You don’t have to remove primary to change rear shift shaft 😊
Keep up the good work John!
Hi John, I recently bought a new 2018 Fatboy (my first Harley) and my previous bikes have been Jap and European which are metric spanners and sockets are the new Harleys metric...
Great videos very informative and entertaining
Thanks man!
Great tips John. Tire pressure is something I need a sign to remind me. Just did it a couple days ago though.
Tommy Ealey Dang😎😎
Good tips for the ones who only ride 20,000 in 20 years . Shifter Paw on the trans both the in and out have to come off on a Evo then the shift cam, shift forks and trap door . to replace the paw and seal.
years later your vids are still helping people "-)
Practical and to the point. What more could you ask for. Thanks
John, Really enjoying the vid's! I am not much of a mechanic but really want to learn how to do the basic stuff myself. I have a 2017 Road Glide Special, Thanks for making these, please keep them coming!
Will do!
Glad you’re enjoying!
Hell yeah it's cold in Georgia! I live in the Macon area. Everyone went nuts with the snow. Good videos, keep up the good work.
Thanks man! If you’re ever over this way, stop by and say hello!
Yep I'll hop on the 48 one day and head that way, you know after it warms up a bit.
Cool man! The dealerships fb page is in the description. Give it a like and you can pick a weekend when we are doing something cool.
Really liked the Green box with the Pink bow in the back ground.
I think it's still sitting there, this many months later. You want it??? haha
Sure. I'll swing by the next time I come to Opelika to visit family. That's my home town. Live in Hot Springs, AR now. Glad I found your video's. You do a good job. Keep up the work.
Thanks man! That’s cool that you’re from right around the corner
John love the channel.from Canada I ride a 2012 ultra classic like your Florida bike week vids thanks for the content always honest and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
Yes, great information and very entertaining.
Yes, great information and very entertaining.
FYI I have over tightened the 780 hex cap bolt just over spec and It snapped. Not once but twice I think I went about 5-10 inch lbs over. On my 14 StreetGlide. Got to find the sweet spot so I purchases a couple extra since they are cheap and come in a pack of 2.
Hey John always enjoy all your videos glad you're all Pro
Can you do a vid on older Road Kings and what you look for on basic maintenance check list?
Cheers mate, from down here in New Zealand. Your common knowledge is on bro
Great information seeing how it's really hard to find good info on servicing Harley bikes. Do forget the FLS models haha. Thanks again keep up the work. Much appreciated.
Thanks, man these videos are very useful. I don't normally work on my own bike but it's nice to know what to check out in between services.
I lost the outside shifter on my 83 going to the thunder rally...lucky for me I had my trusty vise grip...lol
i had a bad shift arm on my 1989 fxlr lowrider & i didn't want to tear everything apart to replace it.. i know, that would have been the right way, but i took some red 271 Loctite, put about a half a dozen drops of it on the trans splines, torqued that poor bolt to the breaking point & it worked perfect until i sold the bike 7 or 8 yrs later.
Are the new bikes easier to work on? You know as opposed to the carb bikes. I think Harley should still make bikes, at eased one model. I don't like the idea of NOT having a choice between fuel injected and carb. I don't like having the hot FI bikes shoved down my throat. I've had 6 Harleys. And stopped buying new ones in 2006. I love my FXST06 (CARB)!!!!!! Thanks for the tips and sharing your knowledge.
Hey John....great helpful videos!! You crack me up too! Thanks for the info....appreciate your videos for sure!!! Keep up the great channel!
Thank you man ,my new favorite UA-camr
I bought a 2019 HD Softail Deluxe-the burnt orange and found that the engine cover was exceeding 750 degrees Fahrenheit. After months of trying to get Bert's Black Widow to respond to me, and some negative media, they gave me a black bike. I was led to believe that the orange one was a "freak" somehow. Well the black paint did not fix this heat problem. I have to guess that they're having this problem with all their 2019 Softails?
Love you videos, keep up the good work Dude. Can you tell me which service manual do I need for a 2017 FXSE engine and transmission manual.
Some of my friends just change the oil. Let the tyres get low on pressure and you can see they are under inflated. Brake pads only changed when they make a noise.
Every so often I check my lights but not the horn. I don't want to irritate people where I lock up my bikes.
What are you spraying it with in the bottle? Also if I don’t have a stand like that what’s a good way to lock the bike in place?
Thanks John for the tips! I appreciate it.
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed!
Another great videos and tips. I also keep a close eye on drive belt tension. On the few rare occasions that I've had HD work on bike, the belt was too tight and noisy. I tend to check it every 1500 or so and run it towards the loser side of spec. And yes John, it's been balls cold out in GA for too long.
I almost mentioned belt tension, but I didn’t want another 15 minute video...and I still have content for later!
Another great video, I'm planning on purchasing a new 2020 fatboy but I was disappointed to see _ no heal shifter. What the hell?
I put the Arlen Ness "Big Sucker" air filter on mine with the pre cleaner. Old school has a breather hose from the cam cover up to the back plate on the air cleaner, I haven't noticed a oil issue probably because the oil would have to go up to get to the filter whereas the other breathers are banjo bolts to the rocker boxes where the oil can run down. Tire pressure and tread depth are life saving checks, improperly inflated tires don't perform properly; Fuel economy and tread life always come second to safety.
at least now, I know what I'm looking at
22k on 98 RKC the shifter shaft bushing in the trans worn. Nice...
I've seen magnefying glass work well over the camera lense for close ups....on watches anyway? Awesome uploads😎
I have a issue to attack,I have a 2011 48 sportster 1200.she came with vance n hines stagger shot.without baffle.I ordered replacement baffles today.Im guessing i have to remove slippons,to access the mount screw?
Thanks for another great vid John!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing! Great and simple ideas! Good background music. I’m your new subscriber!
I really wish you were still doing videos.
You are the man, Mr. John! Good tips!
Awesome information from someone not trying to get rich off me. Thanks alot for helping the average joe, im lucky as my friends assist me when i break something........ getting ready to put on some forward controls 0n my 2002 Dyna..... let me know if you have any videos on that. thank you, Dennis Goggin who is frezzing his ass off in Connecticut!
Can you do a video on replacing a fuel filter. I have an 05 Road King
1:46 - Did you just "matrix" me Neo?!? Nicely played!!
sick beard and thanks for the tips as a new bike owner
You the Man! Look right to you guys that's the way should be! Awesome work! keep it up!
My 1980 FLT linkage is welded; minus the heel toe shifters.
Great videos brother. Even though I drive a 1975 Harley Davidson FXE Super Glide. Some things still pertain to all bikes. Love the humor thrown in there. I live in south Ga. Dated a girl over in Columbus back in the 80's. Thanks for all the knowledge.
Not that I know more than JM but can you measure the height from the table to the pedal to allow for the proper angle when reassembling?
Dude to medical reasons, I cannot drive motorcycles anymore. And I'll keep watching your sitcom or whatever you want to call it, but thanks for everything
What’s different on the 2018 touring models with the shifter linkage you mentioned?
Well done video and content. Thanks
Hey John. Great videos. I'm looking to buy a used Harley. What should I look for as far as tread depth without worry?
Great video... do you ever do any older bikes?? like a 79 shovelhead?? I would love to see that...
John did the manufacturer set the performance of the Sportster 1200 at minimum from the factory?
I hear, that's why I was the boss!
I thought brake clean wasn't too healthy for rubber compounds. The air filter gasket? Green loctite be good for shifter linkage bolts n stuff.
I use blue. Technically it’s PJ1. It doesn’t effect rubber like brake clean
just my unprofessional opinion, winter man.
I hear ya. The unprofessionals are growing!
Hi man, you are cool. Just bought my first HD Softail Deluxe 2006 with 24 K miles. Any maintenance info refs to that pike, greatly appreciate it. 100 miles ago, previous owner bought it from H D dealer, he told me, they have to service it before they sell it to me. Is that correct ? Any thing I should be worried about. Drove it tonight from his house to my home, 40 miles, felt great, just had the rear wheel locked up when I was testing the breaks. Thanks. Planing on watching all your videos. With thumbs up 👍 :)
Hey John,
Great Videos
Lots of good info to absorb.
Have you come across actual facts on the max width I can put on my 2017 Dayna Wide Glide.
How often should you change bike oil every 5 thousand miles
I have seen a shift lever fall off during a Supersport race, when the rider was in the middle of some esses. He had just enough momentum to carry him off the track and back into the pit area. When I asked him about it, he said he nearly shit his pants! 😄