My 1952 FL, (FL2272), had the original wishbone frame and slight rake and 2" over tubes. Duo Glide front suspension. 3.5 gallon tanks, the same rear tire, no front fender or brake. Suicide clutch and hand jammer. The suicide clutch and jockey shifter is what separates the men from the boys!
I had a 62 pan like that. My fingertips would graze the belt sometimes. I knew several guys who ran open primarily chains back then. Now that's some dangerous shit. Especially when you remember everybody wore bell bottom Levis back then.
I grew up in Lake Orion Mi In Oakland County. I remember every winter the first freeze would come weather man on TV would say “it’s official, Hell has Frozen Over!” As a kid that never got old. I left in 1980 joined the Marines and never went back. I miss the winters. I loved riding snowmobiles. I live in the South now. A lot more motorcycle riding days here though.
I ran across a video once that showed how to fix that oil leak from main shaft with open primary. Gave measurements for Machining and using Vinton o-ring. Motor Cases still seep a little but no drips. ✌️
What's weird is when you put in big mileage and do city riding and highway riding you really can't do anything without a front brake. And if you ride in civilization or turn any corners.. the fork rake and turning radius on these beasts is just a non starter..I would need some kind of pants made of an oven mit for that pipe setup.. and you have to be an octopus to up and down shift in heavy traffic with this setup
Nice scoot. Hope the oil leak is easy to fix. No belt primary big twin from Knuck to Evo should throw that much oil down while at the bar. Even if he parks there every day. Sounds good.
You obviously know nothing of old iron. I have and still ride my 50 that I built and it always marks it spot. For 40 years I've tried and tried to but it still marks its spot.
That oil is behind the tranny. I think he might have the crankcase vent run back there. There's no oil under the engine like there would be if it was leaking.
When I was a 17 year old, the big brother of one of my friends was in the Warlocks in the mid 70's and he had a chopper that looked similar, though less cutsie and much more hefty, it also had a suicide clutch. His younger brother asked to ride it and his brother said NFW, you will wreck it and kill yourself. He then glanced at me and said, You can try to ride it if you want. He knew I had grown up on two wheels and had been racing enduros/motocross/flat track since I was a young kid. At that point I had never even ridden a street bike, other than my Yamaha DT175 dirt bike on the street but I figured it shouldn't be a problem...the suicide clutch was crazy (and pretty silly from an engineering/ergonomics point of view) but other than stalling it on my first attempt it really wasn't a big deal...but the ride dynamics of having the front end stretched way out was certainly not ideal from a motorsports perspective...but I rode it and rode it well. When I brought it back his brother again asked to ride it and again big brother told him NFW, you don't have his skill. p.s. and his bike certainly didn't start on the first kick...as I recall it was a bitch to get it started with some crazy kick back if you weren't extremely firm.
Was this your first time in Hell? It's a great place to watch/see bikes and meet interesting people. Next time, introduce yourself to some of the regular miscreants who sit at the front picnic tables.
I actually had to look it up, so no, never been there and probably won't unless there's a cool motorcycles gathering. Hell, MI, is in lower peninsula, 20 miles north of Ann Arbor, 50 miles west of Detroit.
@@motonisto Friend, I wanted to understand how it works for you to stop when going up steep hills in terms of the brake you use because I saw that there is no front brake, how do you stop when going up a hill
@@leandrosantiago2968 good question, that's why it's called a "suicide clutch", when rear brake is needed uphill then transmission has to be in Neutral so you can steady bike with clutch foot and keep other foot on brake pedal.
Thank you very much friend, you answered my question, I'm from Brazil, I really wanted to do it on my hyosung gv 250, thank you for your patience, a big hug
I use this town as my google hometown 😂,(edit)now I seen this awesome old school /bar/Cafe/diner jiont,mate this would be a cool place to visit,nothing like that is aus
@@motonisto honestly I don't own that one square inch, I bought it for my dad last year for his B-day, it was his last. One of his favorite sayings was go to hell, better yet go to hell Michigan.
He, uh, found them at a reasonable price somewhere? I’m not sure there’s 321 (stainless aircraft exhaust tubing) available in a suitable size, though. (For making one’s own exhaust).
Not only Shovel Head exhaust, but Shovel Head intake manifold too. These are aftermarket heads. Some prefer the sealing ability of the later design over the Pan Head. Also note the provisions to drill out for a second spark plug between the pushrods.
You're right. Originally '65 pan heads had a chain for primary drive and a cast case half filled with oil, now it's open belt. But also oil leak could come from transmission main seal, which on 4 speed was always problematic (I had a '66 shovel head). I'm sure my buddy is ok with an unclean chopper haha!
@@waynemetevia7983 ... the most important part of a Harley? The oil filler cap. My Shovel used to get 2 cups of oil every time I rode to my buddies place, approx a 2.5 hour round trip. So that's about a cup of oil per hour of riding lol. It had the stock 1981 automatic chain oiler, and the oil breather pointed right at the chain. That chain was constantly wet with oil and LASTED FOREVER
Yeah that's what a real chopper looks like instead of just putting 8 hangers-on your big computer electric light and thinking now I'm a bike gangster ride my big soft touring bike around with my ape hangers that make my faring useless
Does my heart good to see a young man on a old bike , very cool !
That is an absolute built not bought machine. A true labor of love.
Yeah, the kid re does it every so often, he knows it inside out
Home brew Chopper, something not people are capable of doing. Good job Brother!
Just absolute Old School Cool right down to the oil leaks. Shiny side up Brother!
This definitely isn’t my style or anything, but this guy just radiates cool.
Chris is seriously one of the kindest humans on earth. Never seen him frown once, no matter where we're broken down!
100%
You just filled another man for 4 mins straight. Amazing
Beautiful Bike, thanks for keeping the tradition going. The world needs more people like you.
LOVE the OIL LEAK on the pavement, beneath the bike. OLD SCHOOL !
Chill dude. That’s how to ride, calm, focused, enjoying the scenery and scents along the way!
I'd walk past all the 30k new bikes to look at this one.
My 1952 FL, (FL2272), had the original wishbone frame and slight rake and 2" over tubes. Duo Glide front suspension. 3.5 gallon tanks, the same rear tire, no front fender or brake. Suicide clutch and hand jammer. The suicide clutch and jockey shifter is what separates the men from the boys!
What a nice bike. Absolutely old school. I love it.
Beautiful example of old iron !!!
The shifter next to the open primary lends a little more excitement.
Definitely not easy to steal riding it away
That machine looks as dangerous as it is fun! Bitchen Scoot
I had a 62 pan like that. My fingertips would graze the belt sometimes. I knew several guys who ran open primarily chains back then. Now that's some dangerous shit. Especially when you remember everybody wore bell bottom Levis back then.
@@eddieweaver4773 you're lucky to still have all fingers!
Good sign, it leaks oil. This means it is still oil in the engine...
Do you carry a bottle of oil with you when running such a machine? So as to keep it topped up?
There’s something about a Pan-Head, though…
I can't think of any smart-ass remarks to say cuz this bike looks pretty sweet and dude doesn't seem to front. Glad he rocks a helmet!
I'm not exactly a chopper fan but I'm a builder/rider fan, I can dig the subculture
I am curious, what does: 'dude doesn't seem to front' mean?
@@kukmica6422 I think what they meant is Chris is humble and doesn't show that typical "I'm a bad ass biker" attitude, and they're right.
@@motonisto Thanks!
@@kukmica6422; it’s slang used in inner city neighborhoods by disadvantaged members of certain ethnic backgrounds and cultures.
Stop being racist.
I grew up in Lake Orion Mi In Oakland County. I remember every winter the first freeze would come weather man on TV would say “it’s official, Hell has Frozen Over!” As a kid that never got old. I left in 1980 joined the Marines and never went back. I miss the winters. I loved riding snowmobiles. I live in the South now. A lot more motorcycle riding days here though.
Hopefully you have shade where you're at, the South West desert can be brutal during summers
Friggen nice bike. Back to the good ole days…just difficult long distance.great compression on it.💯🇺🇸😎🌪🌎🔊
COOL! Takes me back to the 70s when life was good!!!!
Harleys always mark their spot.
Great to see you on this video.enjoyed seeing you at Loretta Lynn's. Old School is the only way to see the country!
i like that half the video was him getting ready to ride his bike.
I was surprised it didn't take much longer
supercool chopper!!!!!
MUCH RESPECT
Love seeing people that enjoy riding just to ride,, keep on keeping on brother
Sweet ride 👍🏻 👊🏻 😎 Greetz from Holland 🇱🇺
Gotta love that seat, and puddle of oil !!!!!
Even his grimey clothes fit the bike
Love those pipes!
I ran across a video once that showed how to fix that oil leak from main shaft with open primary. Gave measurements for Machining and using Vinton o-ring. Motor Cases still seep a little but no drips. ✌️
The kick start was the admission price to own.
Oil leaks are normal as it was designed this way to keep the chain lubed...
What's weird is when you put in big mileage and do city riding and highway riding you really can't do anything without a front brake. And if you ride in civilization or turn any corners.. the fork rake and turning radius on these beasts is just a non starter..I would need some kind of pants made of an oven mit for that pipe setup.. and you have to be an octopus to up and down shift in heavy traffic with this setup
Looks like he modified the ergonomics of his motorcycle, to emulate the ergonomics of his gynecologist's exam table.
That bike sounds awesome, yeahhhhh
Saw some fast jockey shift choppers mid 60s in L.A. One Indian no one beat.
One handed steering on a fast bike requires some talent and courage
Nice scoot. Hope the oil leak is easy to fix. No belt primary big twin from Knuck to Evo should throw that much oil down while at the bar. Even if he parks there every day. Sounds good.
It’s an old Harley, the oil leaks compulsory.
You obviously know nothing of old iron. I have and still ride my 50 that I built and it always marks it spot. For 40 years I've tried and tried to but it still marks its spot.
That oil is behind the tranny. I think he might have the crankcase vent run back there. There's no oil under the engine like there would be if it was leaking.
Love these bikes!
AMCA meet in Denton NC October 13-14 . This year's theme "Old School Choppers" Chris belongs there. A weekend around Like minded Bikers.
Hard tail chop.
That's one bad dude.
I have'nt seen the film Easy Rider for 20 years but maybe tonight....
I watch it once a year, the music is so good too.
Ayyyyy that’s the hell saloon!
Panhead Power Forever
My first chopper at 14 a 1946 knuckle jocky
From dusk till dawn.
Back when you had to warm up the bike first. Today they all run too hot from the beginning.
Hahaha, yep
Righteous scooter man
Love a kickstart
Definitely cool, Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching!
She's beautiful !
that is a cool bike!
Thank u for the video of this beautiful machine, cooler then hell!!!
Hahaha
Hell Michigan went there in August of 22 for 36yr anniversary
Beautiful
That's my dream bike rite there!
That sound
Hi way pegs so high he'll get a wind enema😂
Was that the Blue Oyster Bar? 😂
A friend used to say a little tickle and a kickle
Had similar. Lucky, rode mostly on flatland(Chicago). I think I saw a primary belt?? No need to watch that primary oil on the rear wheel. Good luck.
Very cool!!!
Too too cool you are awesome
Nice ride
When I was a 17 year old, the big brother of one of my friends was in the Warlocks in the mid 70's and he had a chopper that looked similar, though less cutsie and much more hefty, it also had a suicide clutch. His younger brother asked to ride it and his brother said NFW, you will wreck it and kill yourself. He then glanced at me and said, You can try to ride it if you want. He knew I had grown up on two wheels and had been racing enduros/motocross/flat track since I was a young kid. At that point I had never even ridden a street bike, other than my Yamaha DT175 dirt bike on the street but I figured it shouldn't be a problem...the suicide clutch was crazy (and pretty silly from an engineering/ergonomics point of view) but other than stalling it on my first attempt it really wasn't a big deal...but the ride dynamics of having the front end stretched way out was certainly not ideal from a motorsports perspective...but I rode it and rode it well. When I brought it back his brother again asked to ride it and again big brother told him NFW, you don't have his skill. p.s. and his bike certainly didn't start on the first kick...as I recall it was a bitch to get it started with some crazy kick back if you weren't extremely firm.
Yeah, not exactly built for speed but obviously for making memories! Good story you have!
Was this your first time in Hell? It's a great place to watch/see bikes and meet interesting people. Next time, introduce yourself to some of the regular miscreants who sit at the front picnic tables.
I go there once every few months, it's an hours ride from my place, beautiful country roads! I should go more often
@@motonisto Still a number of weekends to ride out. I'll be looking for you.
I checked out the Menu, Bluegill, Perch and Walleye . OH YES!!!!!
And most likely locally grown, a lot of lakes around there.
Is it leaking..?
I was there a couple times when it was the Dam site inn
Still called the same
He'll be heading to the chiropractor after that disc herniator 👌
❤this is my style
That bike is fuckin rad
Sick ass scoot
Nice
My dad built a chopper like this for his first bike
I only wish my dad was that cool!
👍I like it.
Sixty fiver, Huh ? first year of electric start and last year of the Panhead era...
Exactly!
I don't know about that open primary...
I can't imagine riding that bike would be very good for your back.
Should have been an Electra Glide. What an egg.😢😢😢.
Is that in the upper peninsula? And has ever anybody ever been to the gay bar in gay michigan
I actually had to look it up, so no, never been there and probably won't unless there's a cool motorcycles gathering. Hell, MI, is in lower peninsula, 20 miles north of Ann Arbor, 50 miles west of Detroit.
Ride safe everyone.
It seems to be leaking..........
Em subidas como voce parar?
Sorry but can't understand your question
@@motonisto Friend, I wanted to understand how it works for you to stop when going up steep hills in terms of the brake you use because I saw that there is no front brake, how do you stop when going up a hill
@@leandrosantiago2968 good question, that's why it's called a "suicide clutch", when rear brake is needed uphill then transmission has to be in Neutral so you can steady bike with clutch foot and keep other foot on brake pedal.
Thank you very much friend, you answered my question, I'm from Brazil, I really wanted to do it on my hyosung gv 250, thank you for your patience, a big hug
Good luck with your project!
I use this town as my google hometown 😂,(edit)now I seen this awesome old school /bar/Cafe/diner jiont,mate this would be a cool place to visit,nothing like that is aus
It's a very cool place to visit indeed, except during winter when Hell freezes over and there are no bikes outside.
@@motonisto yeap Australia has the weather,but the culture of riding for friendship&brotherhood seems to be fading alot here
@@OldMotorbikeMan that's depressing
I own one square inch of Hell. I plan to buried there.
You wanna spend eternity in Hell? Can't blame you! But you'll have to burn to ashes first, to rest on 1x1 inch.
@@motonisto Oh word?
@@motonisto honestly I don't own that one square inch, I bought it for my dad last year for his B-day, it was his last. One of his favorite sayings was go to hell, better yet go to hell Michigan.
@@dictater2 your Dad had a good sense of humor!
At 2.45 he uses his blue tooth app to fine tune the carb. Technology has come a long way since 65. 😁
Hahaha! I think he was using a mapping app cuz he wanted to avoid freeways, took him 2 hours for same trip that took me 1 hour.
If it's a sixty five it has electric start
Chopper guys usually get rid of that big 20 pound led box and the heavy electric starter
Shame he's wearing his nans helmet😂
why doe he have shovel head pipes on a panhead?
He, uh, found them at a reasonable price somewhere?
I’m not sure there’s 321 (stainless aircraft exhaust tubing) available in a suitable size, though. (For making one’s own exhaust).
He made the exhaust himself. 1965 exhaust looked a lot different, 2 pipes merging into 1 with a big muffler, below and behind kick starter
Who cares he likes it
Not only Shovel Head exhaust, but Shovel Head intake manifold too. These are aftermarket heads. Some prefer the sealing ability of the later design over the Pan Head. Also note the provisions to drill out for a second spark plug between the pushrods.
It's already leaking oil
If they haven't disengaged it yet, these bikes had a oil drip system to oil the chain.
You're right. Originally '65 pan heads had a chain for primary drive and a cast case half filled with oil, now it's open belt. But also oil leak could come from transmission main seal, which on 4 speed was always problematic (I had a '66 shovel head). I'm sure my buddy is ok with an unclean chopper haha!
What do you mean ALREADY leaking oil?
It's been leaking oil since 1965 lol
Don't you know? Harleys don't leak oil. They simply mark their territory. ☝️
@@waynemetevia7983 ... the most important part of a Harley? The oil filler cap.
My Shovel used to get 2 cups of oil every time I rode to my buddies place, approx a 2.5 hour round trip.
So that's about a cup of oil per hour of riding lol.
It had the stock 1981 automatic chain oiler, and the oil breather pointed right at the chain. That chain was constantly wet with oil and LASTED FOREVER
That helmet color does not match at all.
Chris doesn't care and that isn't his only bike
🇷🇺🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇸👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥
Yeah that's what a real chopper looks like instead of just putting 8 hangers-on your big computer electric light and thinking now I'm a bike gangster ride my big soft touring bike around with my ape hangers that make my faring useless
Does it sound like a burnt valve?
No, engine sounded healthy
I'll keep my BMW K1300S over that oil leaking peace of junk any day!
You mean you only have one bike??
You might just have to keep your spaceship since nobody offered to trade you.
@motonisto yep,1 is all I need, it's a great reliable ride.👍 that saves me money on fuel and goes like a bat out of hell.😉😊
@@vaughnwells231 and it probably makes coffee too?
Harley Davison 💩are over rated and over priced!