1975 Harley shovelhead FX on a rigid frame, 4 speed kick start. I just picked it up so there are things to do on it but so far I would say we are off to a good start.
If you have a good well maintained motorcycle you won’t have to watch videos to get “motivated”. If you have a piece of junk that rides like shit, and breaks down constantly, you might want to watch a few videos of how cool you’ll look to get “motivated”. All this video did for me was motivate me to comment on how ridiculous these motorcycles are.
Chance1957 absolutely. It’s more tailored now to my body but being a hard tail the range that I would take it is 4-5 hours in a day. I’ll do a video soon of some of the updates. As my mechanic would say, we’ve been making candy from horseshit. I have a special place in my heart for the Shovelhead and this engine is the same age as me, so it’s pretty cool. I take it you do quite a bit of riding yourself and from your comment, I gather you have been riding long enough to realize the best bike is the one that gets you all the way home. This bike will definitely be a better rider than it was, but it’s still art. To me at least. I think you will appreciate bud.
@@Chance-ry1hq ridiculous to you , but,Art To riders who aren't in it for the attitude . but in it for the love of riding . Ridiculous to me is riding a factory made Japanese copy of a Harley...
bob smiths it’s coming. So many things have been addressed while a full engine overhaul has been in the works. The engine is finally done and I’ll put a video together soon
open chain primary - that's a bit scary. I though chain primaries were always oiled - from the factory back then it would be dripped from the engine. Most guys would mod that and run a sealed primary with some oil in it. Plus would have some sort of chain tensioner in there - but you can't do that with it open. I don't know man - run a belt or close it back up and put a tensioner on it.
Is that the original engine for that frame? Would it be a 74 ci? Just curious because that kick seemed easy compared to how I gotta jump on my 93 ci lol
Im bad at replying to my stuff because Im so engrossed in how to videos haha , but yes Im doing great. the video was the second time riding it and I was definitely unconfident. since then I took riding courses, and went on some great rides around BC. now the bike is apart and the issues have been getting dealt with to make it tight.
it really depends on what has been done to it. its definitely not a drag bike, despite the fat tire and stance. I have a stock 74, but the engine is getting an overhaul. same displacement, just maximized efficiency with a talented bike mechanic. once he's done working his magic, and i complete the break in, we shall see!
@@joseenriquez3537 that's all you need. Enough torque to hold a highway speed, and still have just enough left where you can be a teenager again. I remember once I let my friend borrow my moped, he didn't know I had swapped the 50cc for a 233cc (150cc bottom end, plus a new piston, cam, fuel system)
John Shagawat you remember me huh? Must have really got under your skin hahaha! What about you??? Got nothing else better to do than go around watching videos and bad mouthing other people bikes?? Does that make you feel like a big man? As a matter of fact I rarely EVER comment unless someone is really being a jagoff. You just happen to always pop up in videos and you always seem to be that guy.
John Shagawat why do you care so much about what other people's bikes look like and whether or not they do their own work? No matter where you look there will always be posers...its just the way it is. As long as you do what it takes to be real deal then who gives a fuck about the others? I would hate to see what you're like at a car/bike show.
@@714thegooch it's a primary chain, not final drive. I guess everybody watches these videos. You can't shorten or lengthen a primary chain. You're not a bike guy. These are beyond basic concepts. Please, comment on subjects you are informed on. SMH
thats a very good question, but this is what happens when you take off the primary cover and dont have anything between the motor and transmission. so as the transmission gets torqued on it starts to slide up. I was under this bike a number of times pulling the transmission back and cinching it done. the solution? a plate between the motor and transmission. solid drivetrain. stay tuned when it gets finished
yes a you tube video with a real bike in it, but to let you know a S&S carburetor is to big for that year bike unless you have it bored out and with a hotter cam push rods and lifters and valve job, high performance coils & Ignition from a first place custom Harley builder ,
That’s all this clown will do will that hunk of junk, take some video. He won’t even put 1000 miles on it before he try’s to sell it with a ruined top end from that stupid low idle.
100%. I was new to motorcycles when I first picked up this bike 6 years ago, since then the shovel has had a full overhaul and I’ll upload an update soon.
I don't know how early it was....but I'm sure he woke everyone up in that neighborhood...Thumbs Up.
Sounds like it has it's own heartbeat!!!! There is NOTHING like the sound of a Harley......especially a shovelhead👍✌💪😎
... reminds me of my 4 year old daughter, trying to ride a bike!
lol it is a cool bike though
I watch this video any time I need motivation to get off of my favorite chair and go ride my chopper. Awesome, awesome, awesome video.
If you have a good well maintained motorcycle you won’t have to watch videos to get “motivated”. If you have a piece of junk that rides like shit, and breaks down constantly, you might want to watch a few videos of how cool you’ll look to get “motivated”. All this video did for me was motivate me to comment on how ridiculous these motorcycles are.
Chance1957 actually this entire bike has been overhauled piece by piece. This was just how I got it
nathaniel campbell Do you still like it?
Chance1957 absolutely. It’s more tailored now to my body but being a hard tail the range that I would take it is 4-5 hours in a day. I’ll do a video soon of some of the updates. As my mechanic would say, we’ve been making candy from horseshit. I have a special place in my heart for the Shovelhead and this engine is the same age as me, so it’s pretty cool. I take it you do quite a bit of riding yourself and from your comment, I gather you have been riding long enough to realize the best bike is the one that gets you all the way home. This bike will definitely be a better rider than it was, but it’s still art. To me at least. I think you will appreciate bud.
@@Chance-ry1hq ridiculous to you , but,Art To riders who aren't in it for the attitude . but in it for the love of riding .
Ridiculous to me is riding a factory made Japanese copy of a Harley...
Great looking bike! Scott
Damn I love that Cummins in the background...
Nice bike!
Nice ride, this guy seems a bit too nervous to be trying to ride it.
Shovels nothing better 😎👍
So amazing I pooped my pants, changed my pants, and pooped them again!
Nice bike.You need to adjust your primary drive belt if you haven't yet.
It's still a chain. I got it pretty nicely adjusted now, but it took pulling out the transmission entirely to make those adjustments possible
its getting a 2 inch belt drive with a trans motor plate so this is never an issue
@@dynastychild any updates?
bob smiths it’s coming. So many things have been addressed while a full engine overhaul has been in the works. The engine is finally done and I’ll put a video together soon
Sweet bike
Nice sound
open chain primary - that's a bit scary. I though chain primaries were always oiled - from the factory back then it would be dripped from the engine. Most guys would mod that and run a sealed primary with some oil in it. Plus would have some sort of chain tensioner in there - but you can't do that with it open. I don't know man - run a belt or close it back up and put a tensioner on it.
Those boots rock
Nice scoot!!
One BAD ASS little sled.....
I just Throw up because that bike is so 🫡🫡🤮🫡sick !
Is that frame a (2) up with a 35 degree rake ???
nice bike. please let me know the details of what frame it is
I want one...
Is that the original engine for that frame? Would it be a 74 ci? Just curious because that kick seemed easy compared to how I gotta jump on my 93 ci lol
He seemed a little afraid to ride it and he hasnt answered a post in a year. I hope this dude abd his bike are in good health/working order.
Im bad at replying to my stuff because Im so engrossed in how to videos haha , but yes Im doing great. the video was the second time riding it and I was definitely unconfident. since then I took riding courses, and went on some great rides around BC. now the bike is apart and the issues have been getting dealt with to make it tight.
200 rear on a 16inch rim
cool👍
what kind of boots are those?
Is the first gear out of order?
what I really wanna know is where do I find a pair of them boots.....
Not your typical riding boots but they fit nicely between the peg and the clutch.
Is that an oil-drip tube hanging in front of the rear tire? Are you sure you want to get your back tire soaked in oil?
great feedback. this bike is getting rebuilt and that is something that ill make sure id addressed.
The Austin Powers boots fulfills the garb......
nice bike!!1 what is the top speed on a shovelhead?
it really depends on what has been done to it. its definitely not a drag bike, despite the fat tire and stance. I have a stock 74, but the engine is getting an overhaul. same displacement, just maximized efficiency with a talented bike mechanic. once he's done working his magic, and i complete the break in, we shall see!
I have a 90" stroker and it does about 125 and still has some. But being 70 years old that's as fast as i want to go. jle
12.1 parsecs
@@joseenriquez3537 that's all you need. Enough torque to hold a highway speed, and still have just enough left where you can be a teenager again. I remember once I let my friend borrow my moped, he didn't know I had swapped the 50cc for a 233cc (150cc bottom end, plus a new piston, cam, fuel system)
He damn near laid it over it took off so fast on him
Does not handle bike very good ??
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻⚛️
Is it for sale?
is the belt loose? or is tha how its supposed to be
it was very loose. this was when I first got the bike. it had so many little issues, but its getting rebuilt.
John Shagawat *you're
John Shagawat you remember me huh? Must have really got under your skin hahaha! What about you??? Got nothing else better to do than go around watching videos and bad mouthing other people bikes?? Does that make you feel like a big man? As a matter of fact I rarely EVER comment unless someone is really being a jagoff. You just happen to always pop up in videos and you always seem to be that guy.
John Shagawat why do you care so much about what other people's bikes look like and whether or not they do their own work? No matter where you look there will always be posers...its just the way it is. As long as you do what it takes to be real deal then who gives a fuck about the others? I would hate to see what you're like at a car/bike show.
Not really a H-D guy.
Man that primary belt is flipping and flopping all over the place.
It's a chain.
@@toddgittins5692
That makes it easy, take a couple links out of it.
@@714thegooch it's a primary chain, not final drive. I guess everybody watches these videos. You can't shorten or lengthen a primary chain. You're not a bike guy. These are beyond basic concepts. Please, comment on subjects you are informed on. SMH
@@toddgittins5692
I am a bike guy and that thing needs a shorter chain or a tensioner on it.
It should not flop around like that.
What's the seat height ?
Low
Now that's a fucking bike... Is the belt supposed to be flying around so much?
thats a very good question, but this is what happens when you take off the primary cover and dont have anything between the motor and transmission. so as the transmission gets torqued on it starts to slide up. I was under this bike a number of times pulling the transmission back and cinching it done. the solution? a plate between the motor and transmission. solid drivetrain. stay tuned when it gets finished
It's chain.
180 507
Isso não é folga na correia e sim um feriado
yes a you tube video with a real bike in it, but to let you know a S&S carburetor is to big for that year bike unless you have it bored out and with a hotter cam push rods and lifters and valve job, high performance coils & Ignition from a first place custom Harley builder ,
Peter Fastwolf I’ve switched out the s&s super B for a CV carb.
S&S makes carbs it is not a carb they make carbs for every year and size engine you make my brain hurt....
You don't know sh!t. I'm not even going to try and explain this one. Take out mom's trash, please.
beautiful bike, shit phone......
too crouchy to be comfortable. also put a cover on that sprocket dude jeez
Obviously you only ride to starbucks with these bikes because fuel tanks hold a cup of fuel.
Are you calling me a Starbucks hopper?
@@dynastychild You are right sorry my mistake you look more like a Dunkin Donuts type of guy!
carl how will I ever recover?
That’s all this clown will do will that hunk of junk, take some video. He won’t even put 1000 miles on it before he try’s to sell it with a ruined top end from that stupid low idle.
He's just playing the part LOL he definitely does not know how to ride that bike
100%. I was new to motorcycles when I first picked up this bike 6 years ago, since then the shovel has had a full overhaul and I’ll upload an update soon.