Older Used Harley-Davidsons With Low Miles are Scary
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- Опубліковано 16 лют 2023
- There's nothing like finding a used Harley-Davidson from the 80's or 90's that has less than 10,000 miles. That's really scary since the worst thing you can do is let a bike sit. Take a 30 year old used Harley-Davidson with only 7,000 miles, if it was ridden every year and chances are it wasn't. That's only 200 miles a year, barely a couple tanks of fuel. The scary part of a used Harley-Davidson like that is chances are it was bought and those miles were put on in the first couple years and the bikes been sitting ever since.
These are still awesome buys in the used Harley-Davidson market, but you as a buyer need to be aware of what you're getting into. These bikes are going to need some work, and it's important to take the time to go through the bike properly to thoroughly enjoy your new Harley-Davidson!
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Do you do the basics and fix problems as they come up or do you go through a used motorcycle completely?
Bought an old XLH883 with 2000miles on it.
Runs perfect,but started leaking oil like a sieve after about 500 miles….replacing gaskets this winter
I'd be worried about the valve train myself. If it's been sitting, some of the valve springs would have been compressed all that time and are probably weak. Also that some of the valves have been open for ages, and dust has blown up the exhaust and into the cylinders, probably leaving ring marks on the cylinder walls. Those marks will really need to be bored out to the next piston size. Otherwise the pistons will start slapping.
I will go through the whole bike if it's been sitting long
@@bbrubble9328 Absolutely
I give it a big old kiss and a hug and tell it it’s going to be OK. We will win.
Back in the day of mechanical odometers, it wasn't uncommon for people to pull the inner cable so that the bike wouldn't pile on the mileage. They'd use the tach & gear to gauge the MPH they'd be running. So just because it "shows" low mileage isn't a guarantee. Easy as heck also to buy a low mileage speedo off a wrecked bike on eBay too and do a swap. The world is full of crooks.
Very good advice.
One of the best things to do is squirt the cylinders full of Seafoam®️ foaming lubricant of the type that is used on outboard motors, let it soak down and spin the motor over a few times with the plugs out, and spinning it over also helps prime hydraulic lifters.
Also, when you first start older Harleys after they've been parked for long periods, you can expect them to spew about a quart of oil out of the crankcase breather hose because the oil seeps down through the oil pump check valve and settles in the crankcase.
Just put a pan under the hose outlet and don't freak out because it's a natural occurrence.
Good video. 👍
That is some sanity saving advice. Thanks.
I sure got lucky....... so far. I found a dusty 2005 Screaming Eagle (Candy Cherry Red) Electra Glide with only 5062 miles on it, for $8500 dollars!!! The owner kept it in a garage with a trickle charger on it. He said he would ride it a few miles every year then park it. I bought it, had it checked out, new tires and just kept riding it. I took it to a professional detailer and they washed it, de-waxed it, wet sanded it then gave it a ceramic gloss clear coat and buffed it. OMG It is beautiful!!! I have never seen a reflective shine on something that deep. Amazing, it looks better than brand new, it runs great and everything on it works. I love my Caddy!
You got a steal on that bike! It had the 103 that was actually a stroked minda hot rod version of the 88. That's not the same 103 that came later. It has different heads and cams which are arguably better than the late 103.
@@GixxerFoo Thank you, I did not know that. I enjoy this bike so much. I never thought I would own something this nice.
I bought a 2000 road king classic, 19 years old with only 846 miles on it. I bought it from a retiring surgeon who had a collection of old Harleys. I don’t do much wrenching anymore, I’m 70 so I just take it to a shop that works on old Harley’s. I had to have a lot of the gaskets and a few seals, including the transmission gasket, stater front motor mount, and the tires were 10 years old. I I did have one tow in New Mexico when my stater went out. I learned my lesson, and the next older motorcycle I buy I’ll know what to do. Love you channel. Keep up the good work.
I hope it's a good shop.
I know one that's got an old man's RD? I'm not sure an old two stroke that's street legal. Amd I swear they're abusing it.
I would never ever let them touch my bike.
I bought my 98 Low Rider with only 15K miles. After a couple months of owning it, it started to run bad. The intake seals were dried out and I was getting a severe lean condition. The rocker boxes started leaking oil soon after too. Definitely things to look out for!
Thanks for sharing! That's some good things to look at! Anything rubber on those bikes deteriorates really bad over the years.
I got lucky. I bought a 1999 Sportster 883 from a friend of mine with just 4900 miles on it. He just got done going thru the whole engine replacing gaskets, rebuilding the carb and had it running. Rode it around his subdivision and then rode it home.
That's awesome! You can't beat a deal like that!
I have one of these. We bought my wife a new Heritage Softail in '97, but we were living in Japan and the bike was delivered in Arizona. It spent the next 6 years in a desiccant filled bag, in a trailer. By the time we came home, the kids were grown and gone, and she was back on the back seat of my bike. We now have a '97 Heritage Softail, in showroom condition, almost stock, with just over 1,000 miles on it. I fire it up every year, change fluids, and take it on at least one ride. It really is a beautiful bike. I thought about selling it, but it isn't worth much. I may build it and make it my daily run around bike, so I don't have to use my Ultra Limited for little, short jaunts.
That's so cool! Yeah I wouldn't sell that bike! That's like a living time capsule there, that's gotta be neat to ride and I'd imagine people can't believe the year, condition and mileage!
@@PeterAngles-ks9fp I guess we're ahead of the curve. 26 years and not a single trip to a dealer for anything.
Sometimes I think Arizona itself is in a dessicant filled bag! Beautiful and well maintained roads compared to California’s decrepit roads.
Another Excellent video man . I've been telling my brother in law and a couple of buddies to RIDE THEIR BIKES MORE. 2003 Fatboy and 2003 Deuce with like 18,000 miles on them for 20 year old bikes !!!!. Ride them while you can because you can't take them with you. ANY MACHINES need to be run your absolutely correct. It' not like these anniversary bikes are ever going to worth bizallions . They are built to ride !👍🇬🇧🇺🇲😎I personally picked up a 2005 Deuce with just under 17,000 miles on it . Oil changes , gear Drive ect it now has 27,000 on it .
That's smart advice. Although if the bike was well kept over the years even tho it wasn't ridden, it could still be able to ride immediately. Example, my buddy just bought a 1999 evo fat boy with only 1800 original miles and the bike was spotless. I mean every hose and line on the bike was in perfect condition and it was all og. Now the guy he bought it from we both know is a perfectionist and all his bikes are that way, but an what a deal he got...only paid 5 thou...has a windshield, backrest with a rack, og seat, the 9s....it is an amazing bike. I'm trying to talk my buddy into getting bassani pipes for it cause it has stock pipes but this is his first harley so the stock pipes sou.d good enough for him. Imagine a 99 evo fatboy being your first harley...
I would take the oldest Evo over anything newer.
There's very few people out there that would disagree, those Evo's are reliable and have some serious character.
I’ve had evo’s, twin cams and on my second m8 and I’ve never had a major issue with any bike. Couple of starters, a clutch and compensator. Had an evo that smoked bad when I sold it but it still fired up. Keep the oil changed and don’t run the dog crap out of them. My buddy blew his m8 up and oh god!!!! The cam chest issue!!!! It was sumping!!!!! Maybe if he didn’t ride it like a pissed off teenager everywhere he went it wouldn’t have came apart at 10,000 miles. It was so bad Harley refused the warranty on it because they could see the average rpm history on the bike. He trash talks m8’s to this day. For Christ sakes… these are v twin motors not built to be raced. So, don’t assume they are junk because people are idiots.
I’ve had evo’s, twin cams and on my second m8 and I’ve never had a major issue with any bike. Couple of starters, a clutch and compensator. Had an evo that smoked bad when I sold it but it still fired up. Keep the oil changed and don’t run the dog crap out of them. My buddy blew his m8 up and oh god!!!! The cam chest issue!!!! It was sumping!!!!! Maybe if he didn’t ride it like a pissed off teenager everywhere he went it wouldn’t have came apart at 10,000 miles. It was so bad Harley refused the warranty on it because they could see the average rpm history on the bike. He trash talks m8’s to this day. For Christ sakes… these are v twin motors not built to be raced. So, don’t assume they are junk because people are idiots.
I’ve had evo’s, twin cams and on my second m8 and I’ve never had a major issue with any bike. Couple of starters, a clutch and compensator. Had an evo that smoked bad when I sold it but it still fired up. Keep the oil changed and don’t run the dog crap out of them. My buddy blew his m8 up and oh god!!!! The cam chest issue!!!! It was sumping!!!!! Maybe if he didn’t ride it like a pissed off teenager everywhere he went it wouldn’t have came apart at 10,000 miles. It was so bad Harley refused the warranty on it because they could see the average rpm history on the bike. He trash talks m8’s to this day. For Christ sakes… these are v twin motors not built to be raced. So, don’t assume they are junk because people are idiots.
I picked up a 89 sporty last yr for 4speed and only total of right at 20000 which isnt bad. Runs top has a folder with every single thing ever done to it oil changes gas tank mods ect
I just picked up a 1984 FXRS with less than 6000 miles for $1500. Did exactly what your video said. Something you forgot, take apart electrical connections and clean them even if they look good. It was a must in Florida with the humidity. Also be careful with wet sump from oil leaking past check valve.
Fortunately, neither of my two Harleys had sat long before I bought them. I was able to test ride both before buying them. The Sportster had a carb issue, which I resolved by rebuilding the factory carb and used it to replace the Chinese knock off that was on it. My '95 Electra Glide Classic had 95,862 miles on the odometer when I bought it. The only thing wrong with it was a bald back tire. Replaced that and she was good to go, a well cared for 2-owner bike.
I bought a 'divorce sale' Dyna. Ten years old and 1,975 miles! Total pain in the butt making it roadworthy. Each time I took a long ride I'd have a new problem. Three hole service, new tires, rebuilt master cylinder & brake fluid flush (looked like coca-cola), rebuilt fork seals, and one final fuel injection repair, then I was riding it from Virginia to Indiana and it was glorious. After that experience, I basically price in and conduct a full refresh of every fluid/filter and also look for bikes that rack up 2-3k per year.
Depends, if it sat in a barn for 20 years or if it was in heated storage for 20 years. Depending on the price , you may want an experienced Harley guy to look it over, you’ll be able to tell pretty quickly, Harley’s are stout, they’re built to last.
Those bikes are usually the leakiest bikes out there. No oil flow for years usually means all the seals have dried and cracked
Gasket kits are cheap. Just don't step in over your head.
Yeah those barn finds garage finds.. the right up there at the top of the list. Course a tractor is kind of fun to find and get it running to..
You got that right!
I bought a 2006 road king with 9500 miles. I’m having a massive headache because of the head breathers breaking down.
Are you having issues with the crank case breathers in the heads?
I bought my 2000 road glide in 2011 with 4000 miles on her..
Perfect condition cleaned her up
Change oil tires plugs benn riding since 60,000 miles so so good
I was lucky and bought a 97 Fatboy last year with 22k on it. The guy didn't ride it much anymore and decided to sell so I don't think it sat for too long.
I love those EVO bikes that have not been run in years ! I bought a 91 sportster that hadn't run in 6 years got it running & riding made one phone call & made 2 grand in 3 days of owning it !
Last year I found a 2016 FLRT Freewheeler with the 103 HO with 546 miles. I couldn't believe it! I did an oil change and it was good to go. Enjoy your videos, keep em coming!
Suggest after the oil lines are clear and the oil tank is cleaned, put in some cheap oil on your first time out and after a few miles change it If the oil looks crappy, do it again.
Bought a 92 flstf with 12,000 miles, out of a heated garage. Showroom condition. Tires, wheel bearing, gasget, rebuild the starter,carb,brakes. Do my own work so it was easy on the wallet, love it 😀
I could only think of one thing you didn't mention. Check all your lights, brake light as well. Nothing like getting a $100 ticket for a $2 light bulb...
All good information! A year ago I bought a 89 sportster 883 XLH hugger. So one of my grandsons and I tore into it from the top-down. New gas tank, rebuild the carburetor, new petcock and hose, etc. While this project has been getting worked on over 8 months, we had the clutch pack stick together. This is something else that might happen to bikes that have sat for years. Good video and advice 👍
Check the wheel bearings too. They'll probobly need to be repacked with grease!
That's a really good point! Now that you mention it it might not be bad idea to check the steering stem bearings too.
They were all sealed bearings after 2000.
What's goin Gixxer ?
Very insightful video brother !
Last year I was looking to purchase a bike, so I went through Cycle Trader and Craigslist for weeks.
Then I decided to see what was in the pre-owned showrooms of Harley dealers within a 150 mile radius here in Northeast PA.
I came upon a one owner, all original with 9,863 miles 1996 Dyna Low Rider Convertible at Schaeffers Harley Davidson in Orwigsburg, PA about 17 miles from my house..
The bike was ( and is still ) in very good condition minus a few not really noticeable scratches here and there, 3 places actually;
behind the screw that holds the rear of the seat in place,
near the area where the ignition key is inserted and
at the the bottom of the Primary Cover.
Just serviced, prior service records available since the bike was purchased at Schaeffers new and serviced there...... occassionally over a 26 period. The bike was kept in a heated garage and I believe it looking at the condition of it.
The asking price was $6,500 and since I've been a customer there since the 70's when I purchased a Harley Rapido 125cc 2 stroke I got the bike for $5,700 out the door.
I've had one issue since I put on a little over 2,000 miles on it. The shifter was jamming in 2nd and 3rd. Turned out to be the bushing near the transmission. I paid for the part and Schaeffers installed it no charge.
As you said, a barn find, garage find could be iffy but the process you've suggested to follow is spot on.
Be patient with these boys.
Grandfather John
96 Dyna Rider
Evos Rule
(and older Sportsters too LOL)
You got a heck of a deal on that bike! The good thing about a dealer is if they care about their reputation they will go through those bikes really well and you have some peace of mind knowing it's been gone through thoroughly!
@@GixxerFoo Thank you brother. I appreciate the deal I got.
Baught my brothers 07 Shadow 600 with 5300 miles as the original owner. I've rebuilt the carb and waiting on a tank ad the fuel had water in it. That was the reason it was parked in the first place, water turned to rust and so on. Working on fixing it to a bobber as I get time.
DON'T OVERLOOK THE BRAKES!!! Caliper pistons absolutely love to seize when sitting for an extended period of time. I HIGHLY suggest totally rebuilding or replacing the brake calipers. It's a really bad feeling when you hit the front brake, the pads seize on the rotor and you go flying over the handlebars, doing your best impersonation of Superman, then coming in for a hard landing covering yourself in road rash.
Yeah, been there, done that, NOT fun.
I've been there too, on my old Triumph. No fun at all, and the road rash lasted so long. Great advice!
I ride a 2001 Buell. At any given time I have both front and rear systems ready to be bolted on. I have parts I've collected over the years and rebuilt, just incase. Nothing worse than wanting to ride for the weekend and your bike is down over something silly. If you have an older or unique bike you can be waiting weeks or longer just to find parts. That's why I have built myself an inventory of parts. Being a mechanic helps a lot, but even a novice should be able to do basic maintenance.
The only thing I would advise different is put tires on immediately! Tires that are dry rotted can disintegrate at around 30-40mph. I say this from experience. Was very fortunate I didn’t wreck and destroy the bike or get hurt. if you are at all unsure it’s not worth the risk.
You did a good job on covering what needs to be done step by step to bring it back to life. As you said I would expect the fuel system to be an absolute mess. Then as stated the lubrication system is the primary life of the system, and your pull the plugs is a MUST and crank it over some to circulate the old out and the new in. Brakes are a must and tires, new is the only way to go. Then when you get it on the road ride it easy for several hundred miles. Have a son in law that has basically broken everything he has ever gotten hold of. He has destroyed several rides by the put fuel in it and go as hard as it can to see if it is any good, sorry you can't fix stupid.
I just had a crazy situation unfold with a good friend of mine.
He picked up a new 22 street glide st. 117.
He rode it less than 70 miles, and when he showed up on it, it had a clear engine knock!!!
Took it back to the dealership, and sure enough!!
Motor was gone....
They gave him a new 23 streetglide ST.
I have heard stories like this but never expected to see it happen.
Good Call, on the short, progressively longer, rides...... and i also Highly Recommend putting a multi-tester, or test light, in your tool bag.
i had a regulator fail....but i didn't know if it was the starter motor or the charging system, because i didn't have a tester with me, a long way from home..
it was a long ride on a cold day, so i pulled over to warm up....when i was ready to go, my bike wasn't.
so a bump start, ( fah-fwump-fah-fwump-fah-fwump, back tire Locks Solid faster than i could get to the clutch, lost it and dropped my bike ) ...that's when i knew it was the charging system.
Just bought a 1994 heritage with 50,000 miles orig seat and bags and no rust . It’s been risen and runs like a champ . Didn’t even think twice about the mileage. It wasn’t a garage guard!
I purchased my 03 Heritage Softail Classic with 22,000 on her,I put 7,000 on her last summer and she runs like a top
An absolute must with any bike that’s been sitting! Great video
I've ran into a dried out and leaking left engine seal on my 2000 EVO Sportster. It's not a difficult repair, but it does require a installation bushing/installer or correct size socket as a substitute, primary locking block, a good impact and Red Locktite. Make sure to get a manual and pay attention to the thread direction!
Picked up a 2018 Sport Glide with the 107. Box stock, in Dec of 2022. 15k miles on it. Paid up front, didn't have to worry about any of these headaches, yet. $10.5K, tires were replaced in 2019 @ 10k. Was serviced at 15.2k miles on it. Gonna take it to the HD dealership at 20k.... California weather and in a garage is easy on the bike, just don't let the gas go stale on you. Ride it, regularly.
Well said and good preflight check list. I check the same with my 70 Shovel every year.
So this exact same thing happened to me. 96 road king, I’m the second owner, fuel injected, 21k miles. Older gentleman had it and I bought it during bike week here in New Hampshire. Guy apparently rode it every year and well maintained it. But like this video it basically had 100-200 miles a year maybe less most of its life and I had a deal go bad which let a bunch of oil out the exhaust upon deceleration. So I ran it out of oil and almost seized the motor. It’s being rebuilt with a big bore kit, cams, ect. But really wish I didn’t have to do it all just yet.
I’ve inherited an ‘03 Sportster hugger. Sat for about 7 years.
You have a winner!!!!
When a bike comes in our shop that's been sitting for years we call the the resurrection service on the ticket 🤣🤣
Not to be confused with the erection service!!
Bought my 1983 FLHT as a running barn find. Basically went to the service manual and did a complete 5000 mile service, bike has 25K on it. That service covers everything you had mentioned. Replaced stuff as needed. Kind of dreading the rear tire replacement, it has the enclosed chain system which I have never worked on before.
Oh god, I remember seeing those enclosed chains. They were also on a Yamaha, and a major pain to deal with. HD didn't use that for but a couple years, it's rare and sort of worth keeping just for that. It shouldn't be too bad a job to do, but having the manual will really help I'm sure!
Enclosed chain system. Remove the cap on the bottom of the housing, then rotate wheel and remove the shcs as they come into view. Then when you pull the axle you can remove wheel without any dissassy of the enclosed system
@@Oldbmwr100rs I had a yamaha and it waseven easier than the harley system. The sprockets literally last over 100k being enclosed. Change chain every 30 k and run white lith grease in enclosure. Love these systems. Put 136k on hd and still going. 98 k on yamaha.
@@markeaster8301 It's that easy? Sounds like I will replace my rear tire sooner than later. Thanks for the advise!!
@@markeaster8301 Yeah, a sealed enclosed chain is great for life. I knew a guy, a motorcycle messenger who changed his chain ad 40K miles it was still good. Every night after work he washed it down with WD 40 of all things, he even cleaned his bike with Pledge furniture polish. The bike looked new, when most messenger bikes looked like they've been to hell and back.
My wife has an '02 Fatboy EFI with 6500 miles on it. I fire it up every few months and keep fresh gas with stabilizer in it. Tires are new and so is the removable windshield. I suggest selling it, but she chooses not to. Good advice on the break fluid. I change my Ultra fluid every two years per service guidance. I don't think the FB's break fluid has been changed. Thanks for the video.
I learned my lesson on a older 2001 BMW R1100RT, I bought it from a commercial airline pilot who never rode. Long story short, sold it after 6 months.
I-ABS and fuel pump problems?
If it has been sitting, I also look at the swing arm, fork seals, and shocks as well. Great info for many.
Thanks, every point was spot on. Been there 😁. Specially that part about the rusty tank.
There’s nothing wrong with a old low mileage bike. Last year I bought a 98 wide glide with 8k miles. It’s fantastic.
But everything you said is spot on.
Go though it completely paying special attention to the spark plugs and magnets on the drain plugs. Fuel system. Tires for dry rot. Steel cables for fray. All brake componets, etc.
And I'd still buy a early model before a new(er) Harley-Davidson.
Double emphasis on tires. Few years ago I picked up an 85 FXRS that was neglected at the very least, and seemingly worked on my mental midgets. Anyway, long story short. When I finally deemed it 'road worthy' i would ride it to & from work, about a 20 mile ride. One part of the trip was over a bridge on the CT river, and the crosswinds were pushing me all over the place, nothing I experienced my my 96 'Dyna or 97 FLHTCI in far worse conditions. Scared the crap out of me. Went to examine the tires, and discovered they were pre-2000 tires and neither I or anyone else could decipher the date code. That was around 2020 or so. Good tread, but some dry rot and obviously harder than a wedding dick. DERP. Shudder to think what could have happened if I made the commute in the rain, which I did frequently.
Whoa... that's scary! You gotta check that date code just like you did! Just cause they have good tread and they appear to look good, you can get separation just from age within the tire that you can't see.
When in doubt, change the tires. You can't afford to mess around with motorcycles and tires.
My bike was the same condition. The tires were pre 2000 and I only found that out because tire manufacturers changed the date code standard in 2000 and mine were the old standard. That was in 2022, but it was also garage kept and and I actually rode it up to about 40 mph home and for a few more rides before getting new tires.
Check your ground from negative cable to frame. Also check lights, horn, and wiring connections.
Just in time working on a couple been setting for 26 years
Cross threaded drain plug can be a pain.
Great video Gixxer some great advice it would be so tempting to start it straight away lmao.
Thanks BROTHER
It’s great to have part support from aftermarket vendors. 🏍💨🏍💨
i got my bone stock 01' sporty with it's original odometer under 10K miles...it was already cleaned for the sale. ( i did the lead shot maraca for hours )
Bought a 2010 dyna fat bob 11 years old with 800 miles been part of a collection from a dealer it had been served every year by the owner regardless of mileage I put 6000 miles first year had one problem starter relay runs sweet as a nut other wise enjoy videos always helpful many thanks for the uk🇬🇧
Bought used 05 Heritage Softail with 26,000 on it from dealer. Haven't had a bit of trouble
So many used old bikes out there with low miles that need completely gone through
Gixxer !!! I just want to take this time to thank you for giving ALL of us.... A certain...DEEPER understanding of the Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Your the absolute best 👍.
With that said... I want to pose a question. And it has much to do with all of the v twin air cooled bikes.
2004 sportster here, 1200 custom. Bone stock! Evo engine.
Is there any significant advantage of having different spark plugs in my Evo.
Let me explain my thoughts and my question.... Since the front cylinder meets the air first, does it run cooler than the rear cylinder? Is this something that is actually going to influence the performance of the engine? Should i run a colder or hotter plug in the front cylinder than i do in the rear. Does this really matter ?
Thanks Gixxer 😊
Oil the cylinders before turning motor . A Blast of Fogging Oil , a 10 minute creep in, and the jugs live another day .
That's the best thing you can do! Last thing you want to do is hit the starter and force that over when it's been sitting for years dry.
My bike was 16 years old and had less than 2,000 miles. The only thing that I had to change from age was the tires... After the gas and oil of course.
I just bought a 2008 Sportster with 2041 miles in pristine condition. New Fuel pump assembly and new injectors fired right up and runs great.
@@richardatyeo9903 I rode a 2006 Sporty for several years. In my opinion you have the most reliable engine Harley has ever made.
@@jamessouthworth1699 awesome great to hear
Another awesome and honest video by the Foo... Very well explained brother💯👊🏽😎
Thank you! I appreciate it! Looks like me might finish February out with some decent weather here in Oklahoma!
@@GixxerFoo good to hear brother... Probably about the same weather that we are having here in Southwest Missouri....come on spring lol!!
My very first bike in 1988 was a 79 sportster 1200. That was the absolute biggest piece of crap going. So bad it put me off Harley for years. A dozen bikes later, now I'm an old man riding my 1203cc Buell cyclone. Absolutely love it. Just because you get old doesn't mean you need to slow down.
I bought a 25 year old fat boy with only 1500 miles. I ended up completely rebuilding it from the ground up do to every gasket and seal needing replaced, all the bearings too. It ended up costing me $9,000 in repairs and I did the labor. It was a sweet ride when I finished though.
I've been keeping my eye on a harley dealer who specialises in barn find projects. If I'd have gone for one, pretty sure I'd have made every mistake you mentioned
That's awesome you have a dealer that picks them up and fixes them back up! Getting a low miles bike that's been forgotten about isn't a bad thing, you just gotta be ready to go through everything. When they sit like that everything starts to deteriorate.
@@GixxerFoo Oh no, he sells them as running projects as most of them were someone elses projects so you could be buying a diamond or a lemon. That's part of why I never pulled the trigger
Who is this dealer ? Michigan city Indiana dealer is pretty good about taking older bikes in on trade. I've gotten to know them well enough o er the yearsthey usually call me if they get something cool in. I don't get I to anything newer than a evo. They have really done me right over the years.
@@whatyoumakeofit6635 He's in the UK, I'm from Northern Ireland
I wanted to say I am a huge fan of this channel. The information you provide as been an amazing. value and a great asset. I bought a used 2001 Wide Glide from a snowbird who lives here in Az half the year. The bike has 3600 actual miles. he was older his wife didn't care for it, and he didn't ride anymore. So, all he did was tinker on it. It has lots of chrome stuff and a big fluffy seat. he kept it covered in the garage it looked fantastic. It was running not well but it wasn't making any scary noises. the oil looked fresh. It had Screaming Eagle slip Ons and a K&N air filter. my thought was it had old gas. I got it home and got past the whole excitement of it all and that's when I saw it needed. a lot of stuff everything rubber needed to be replaced. its carbureted and need a complete rebuild and jetted. new tires and tubes and liners. had not been converted so Fueling cam tensioner conversation kit was, added new intake manifold gaskets, plugs, plug wires and a coil. replaced the brake fluid 3-hole fluid change. I was missing the sissy bar and pad he had taken it off years ago and couldn't find it. So, Harley still sells the pad, and I found the Sissy bar on Ebay... I like the old dyna look with the sissy bar. anyway, so just to get it where you could ride it was a much bigger expense that I originally thought. I got the bike for a descent. price and now I am stating to enjoy it more. still need to add an oil cooler and take it somewhere to have a dyno tune. The carbonator is still being sorted there is so much information out there it can be confusing. what jets and needle and all that plus not a lot of people actually work with CV carbs anymore I ended up running a 48 and 185 with the Woods Needle it's not spitting or coughing anymore and idles well running a bit Rich, but I have been adjusting the mixture screw a 1/4 turn at a time and running it and checking the plugs color I think I'm getting close. So, my final thoughts are this. if you go in with the idea that you will more than likely have to do all this, and you can get the bike at a fair price I would say it was definitely worth it. Just know a Barn Find the Beauty is skin deep. Thank you for all your information. I have learned so much. James
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If it’s a V-rod,you’ll probably gonna have to replace the water pump.I’ve heard they like to seize up.
I've heard that myself, Harley and water just seem to not mix. Even those twin cooled bikes with the electric water pumps had issues with housings cracking and electric motors failing.
Good advice!!
Great video. I am looking at buying a EVO Heritage softail soon. This gave me alot to look for. Thanks!
Before this video took off I was thinking about rubber seals, and how many are on Harleys.
Whether a insurance wreck or older bike that has set for years, I tear the bike down to the frame for a thorough inspection of every bit. Just finished a 98 softail EVO that I rode home. The rear wheel bearings were dry except for the water and corrosion. They probably would have catastrophically failed in less than 100 miles, resulting in a bad crash.
Congrats on 50K subs. Well done lad 👍
I have a 77 Ironhead that I own and hasn’t run for at least 20 years.
The motor does turn.
The front brake caliper needed a new bleeder nipple, and the master cylinder needs to be rebuilt. I didn’t know where to start on this, but I figured no matter what, I need front brakes, so I started there.
I’ll keep you posted, and thank you for your videos…👍
Great video here. I’m 60 years old and have been flipping bikes for 45 years. Your video is spot on for any new people. I must say a lot of the bikes I bought needed minimal maintenance. Of course some others were traumas. But I check them out real good before I buy em. My advice is make a great checklist from this video. Smell that rotten gas. Check those brakes. Click it through all the gears. Check that oil if it’s burnt. For quick compression check I would put it in gear and roll the bike over Good luck to everyone here. Smitty in Vegas.
Awesome advice
👌🏾really enjoy the content here. thank you !!!!!
Great video, great tips and info! 👍
Good video. I took same steps when i bought a 20yo BMW that had been parked for many years. I basically tore it down and rebuilt it before it hit the road. There are good deals out there if you like working on bikes.
also get ready for the oil puke at first start. put the breather hose into a jar and catch if any
I had one that set for 12 years a 2002 ultra classic replaced the fuel tank misty oil 95 screaming eagle. Tore the primary down replaced the clutch barnett clutch manual primary chain adjuster polished the Cam lobes and replaced the oil pump and the lifters dynoed at 108 torque and 88 hp gave to my son . He has out 100 miles on it No problems yet ps new battery
I've had sticking clutch plates on a couple of examples,not a a bad idea to check the clutch
Bought my 95 Low Rider about 3 years ago with 4,000 miles on it.
Wheel bearings. Neck bearings. Primary, and gear box oil too.
Great info.
Back in 83 I picked up a 74 Kawasaki 400 0HC had been sitting forever pretty much did same thing when I was done that thing ran like a dream. It was a cool bike.
Another fine job young man!
I got a 1992 Harley ultra classic FLHTCU that had been sitting for many years was is excellent shape just love the EVO motor ! I did as you said took just about a year to complete. It's my daily driver ! and very dependable machine !
I picked upa 12 yearold evo superglide with under 10,000 miles. Best buy I ever made. Ist year almost doubled the milage
I bought an 2011 heritage it had sat for a few years had some work done on the engine the camshaft went started out cost ing $1600 then up to $2200 by the time they were done. It cost me $5100 and the guy said its better than new I was flabbergasted sometimes you get what you pay for it was a heritage a new engine would have cost $4100 for a 2011 some shops could care less about the customer!
If the fuel petcock is the vacuum operated type, the diaphragm may be damaged.
Great video
Great advice!
Do the flop test on the steering head bearings.
I am a proud owner of a 1991 883. Was my moms. It sat for 10 years. Bought it during college/trade school, dropped it on pea gravel, broke piston skirt, replaced with 1250 kit. 32 years, needs new brake line, replaced fuel carb elbow, new handle bar bushing. Bike is a classic now.
Heat cycle the engine. Once your ready to crank it start it and let it idle for 15 min, cut it off let it cool back down. Repeat 3-6 times depending on age and miles
I picked up a 2016 Triglide Ultraclassic in 2020 with 6,554 miles on it. Only had one issue with it. That awful H/D water pump that was prone to failure. Warranty coverage from the used bike dealership covered it.!! She runs great
I'm happy with my twin cam 88 EFI, at 46k it's barely broken in. Runs good and fast enough for this old man