Like it!!! My second sporty was a 1977 and new black paint,drag pipes,2 seats and a few extras, fresh top end and ran great!!! Back in 1982!!!! I worked in Western Oklahoma oil fields and only had time for short rides !!!
Cool video, it really brought back some memories. My first Harley was a 77 Sportster XLCH, Same color and everything. I bought it new when I was 17 years old, gave $2,500 for it. I rode it for 14 years, and rebuilt the top end on it 3 times. I loved that old bike. I've rode and restored, Triumphs and Harley's my whole life. You NEVER forget your first one.
You got it correct hard to find all or mostly all original,, sounds solid, I'm still EYEING the 79 shovel low rider, get settled into for next spring gonna have to get some ride video in on the bikes.
Man, I really dig your videos. I had a 76 sporty that I had lots of fun on back in the day. Your videos help me relive my childhood. I’m an old man now and can’t do nothing. Young folks dont pay me no mind.
Hey old timers like you are full of valuable information, most of my friends are twice my age. I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoy the videos.
Nice bike - you'all take care when you go for a rip out on those damp wet-leaf covered roads..... I was doing the self same thing on mySporty (2006 Hotrod XL1200 R) this Tuesday when the back wheel stepped out and I slipped down a gulley ! Bike's got some superficial damage and probably already have the parts to fix it but first my busted leg needs to heel ! Take care out there folks or the bogey man'll get ya !
Man... I follow you for a long time.. But is the first time comment.. I love Ironhead sportster... Soon or later I will buy one! Show us more sportsters!!! 😁
That thing is sick! love that king queen seat. You're going to have to start a museum at this rate my dude. Cant wait to see how you get everything set up in the shop.
also if that is the power ray cycle electric generator, i'd love if you could demo the wiring if you ever have to get into it. i have one sitting on my table but i dont know a thing about how to wire it
So nice to see you bro , nice find on that piece 👍. Hope all is going well at the house , as always can't wait to see the next video, happy holidays to you and yours. Wayne.
Just like the way you always present these great finds of yours...... I have a 1995 Sporty, 883 and installed the 1200 kit...... The bike has never let me down...... Love it to death...... Keep on keeping on......Don in Canada......
How cool is that, I bought a 79 earlier this year all original except for that ugly OEM exhaust. I bought the oil filter/cooler from you it worked out great. Have fun with that 77 it looks fantastic.
Had a '69 and '70 back in the early-mid '70s; both XLCH. Great motorcycles. This many years later clean, mostly complete ones are many times more rare. Nice find.
Got a 77 sportser I'd like to fix it or trade it for another iron head. I'm only looking for a great running of the same age. I've been a subscriber for a long while. So I know you know your bikes. Always excited to see what your doing and what you trade for. Thank you
That really sounds great. I love Sportsters, I just don't fit on them. I put forward controls on the only one I had. Mine had the 1200 kit. It was way too fast.
Jared good buddy, it’s been a while. Nice to see you’re doing good and hopefully settling in on the farm house. Awesome looking old sporty, always amazed where you find those originals. Keep the old iron alive take care my friend.
Are those handlebars the correct factory original bars for this bike? If not, and you might sell them, I would be interested to put those on my 07 XL883C. That's a super nice bike, thanks for sharing this video. Looking forward to your next video.
Hi J, I recently just purchased a 1977 Harley Davidson Sportster. Right off the bat just let me say I know absolutely nothing about motorcycles! I have just been in love with Harley's since I was a kid. However being a NYC kid it just was never in the cards for me to learn how to ride or own one. I am 57 years old now and just happen to meet a guy who was retiring and wanted to let it go. He was honest and let me know it did need some work. New battery plus the handle bars need to be tightened down. Everyone I know tells me I should not have bought it but I don't care! I have yet to ride it and intend to take my time getting her up and running and properly restored again. I guess I am just reaching out to ask if you have any advise on this process. I am also not quite sure how to determine which Sportster I have. Do you know how I can quickly determine this? Please advise. Thank you. Please keep posting more videos.
Hey Charles, congrats on getting your first bike I like the 77 Ironheads. If the vin starts with 3A it's an XLH if it starts with 4A it's an XLCH. I'd start with changing the fluids, cleaning the carburetor, seeing how the inside of the gas tank looks and get a battery. When you first crank it over I'd keep one of the battery terminals easily removable as the starters solenoids sometimes stick after sitting along time. It will probably pull some oil from the right side cam cover vent tube and that's pretty typical after sitting for years to. Ride it around and double check fluids. Best of luck to you!
Yo I just picked up an 80 XLS an could use to pick the brain of someone more experienced than my self also I'm in Ohio so it would be nice to link up with other riders in Ohio
Hello friend , I was looking for a shovelhead to hardtail and do a old school chopper project. I would like to trade a 97 dyna superglide with some nice ( useful) goods added on. It however a basically shock 80 inch evolution motor that's healthy. Let me know if your interested ?
I have a 1977 xlch sporster frame and engine numbers match paint and gas tank and bars not original. It has clear title and runs how much do you think i could get for it will send pic once i figure out how
I had a new1977 Sporty.........I spent a shitload of money on speed equipment.....It was NEVER anything but a vibrating piece of shit......The gas cap kept blowing off the tank.....I couldnt keep glass in the left side mirror...... I wouldn't take this piece of shit as a gift......I ran out of gas and walked to get a gas can....When I got back, some fool had stolen the damn thing and hauled it off. *HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE WHEN I GOT THE INSURANCE CHECK!*
Like it!!! My second sporty was a 1977 and new black paint,drag pipes,2 seats and a few extras, fresh top end and ran great!!! Back in 1982!!!! I worked in Western Oklahoma oil fields and only had time for short rides !!!
Ironheads and shovels today are like the pans and knuckles of the 60s
Cool video, it really brought back some memories. My first Harley was a 77 Sportster XLCH, Same color and everything. I bought it new when I was 17 years old, gave $2,500 for it. I rode it for 14 years, and rebuilt the top end on it 3 times. I loved that old bike. I've rode and restored, Triumphs and Harley's my whole life. You NEVER forget your first one.
Glad you are back and doing well.
Love those '70s Ironhead Sportsters!! Keep 'em coming!!😀😀
Very nice good to see you are alive and well
That's exactly what I had. I bought it brand new in 77 on friday the 13th. Rode it to Florida from central Ky.
You’re back! Right on 👍🏽
There was a time when no one would've considered an AMF Harley to be a collectors piece. Looks and sounds great.
Congrats. She looks good. The Shovels and iron heads are the best sounding Harleys, IMHO.
great to see you back sounds great
Man I love the iron heads. That 77 is so sweet
77. That was my first Sportster wow that is something long time ago. Love this
That is a real sweet find, Jared.
Been trying to Jared talked out of his "79 shovel" video posted Nov 30 2016, time line 2:12
You got it correct hard to find all or mostly all original,, sounds solid, I'm still EYEING the 79 shovel low rider, get settled into for next spring gonna have to get some ride video in on the bikes.
Damn been way to long glad you’re back brother
Boy she's fresh Frost, man this is why I missed you so much dude🤝
Man, I really dig your videos. I had a 76 sporty that I had lots of fun on back in the day. Your videos help me relive my childhood. I’m an old man now and can’t do nothing. Young folks dont pay me no mind.
Hey old timers like you are full of valuable information, most of my friends are twice my age. I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoy the videos.
Nice scoot ... great find brother !!!
good to c U frost!
shesa beaut & sounds good too!!
🤘😎🤘
IRONHEADS RULE!!!
Nice bike - you'all take care when you go for a rip out on those damp wet-leaf covered roads..... I was doing the self same thing on mySporty (2006 Hotrod XL1200 R) this Tuesday when the back wheel stepped out and I slipped down a gulley ! Bike's got some superficial damage and probably already have the parts to fix it but first my busted leg needs to heel !
Take care out there folks or the bogey man'll get ya !
Ohh man that's a bummer, hope you heal up fast and get back at it! Thanks for watching!
It's a beauty! Thanks for showing and especially for letting me hear it! Real nice!
Everything is looking good at the homestead buddy
Sounds amazing great looking bike I have some original gauges and other parts
Great bike! Keep em comin!
Man... I follow you for a long time.. But is the first time comment.. I love Ironhead sportster... Soon or later I will buy one! Show us more sportsters!!! 😁
Beauty Sporty. Love your stuff keep it coming
That thing is sick! love that king queen seat. You're going to have to start a museum at this rate my dude. Cant wait to see how you get everything set up in the shop.
I'd watch a video of you digging a hole lol. Keep posting, your vids are always enjoyable.
Really wished you posted videos once a week, would really be awesome! But under the circumstances totally get why. I dig your bikes for sure
Sounds beautiful man
Uncle Tony's Garage has a reasonably original 1961 xlch he's fixing
That is a nice one Tony has there, Jared should check it out.
a treat to be the first to check this out, your vids and bikes are great
also if that is the power ray cycle electric generator, i'd love if you could demo the wiring if you ever have to get into it. i have one sitting on my table but i dont know a thing about how to wire it
Smooth bike runs like a top.
Makes me want to put baffles on my '76 XLH... Kidding of course. Love the content
Sweet harley bring more out lad
Hey thanks Matty, I've got a ton I'll have more bike videos once I get things situated here alittle more.
So nice to see you bro , nice find on that piece 👍. Hope all is going well at the house , as always can't wait to see the next video, happy holidays to you and yours. Wayne.
Man if you ever have any shovel heads for sale that you’ve fixed up I’d definitely be interested!
Hey looks like u are getting back at it again good to see ur bike again it ur new place is going to be able to keep more bike 🙂
Just like the way you always present these great finds of yours...... I have a 1995 Sporty, 883 and installed the 1200 kit...... The bike has never let me down...... Love it to death...... Keep on keeping on......Don in Canada......
How cool is that, I bought a 79 earlier this year all original except for that ugly OEM exhaust. I bought the oil filter/cooler from you it worked out great. Have fun with that 77 it looks fantastic.
Nice old Sportster.
Had a '69 and '70 back in the early-mid '70s; both XLCH. Great motorcycles. This many years later clean, mostly complete ones are many times more rare. Nice find.
Oh man...that sounds soooo good.
Nice old school AMF
Awesome bike.
Nice bike, love the shed to 👍
Great sound for the day.
really nice good video love your videos and place you got there well done from Australia the prison island
I really dig your videos, can’t wait to see more!! Congrats on your new pad.
Got a 77 sportser I'd like to fix it or trade it for another iron head. I'm only looking for a great running of the same age. I've been a subscriber for a long while. So I know you know your bikes. Always excited to see what your doing and what you trade for. Thank you
How can I see what you have to sell or trade.
Like to send a photo of what I have. I'll provide detailed list of what going on with it. Thank you
nice bike keep finding them wife hade me stop looking for these jems only one left keep digging you cant beleave the flashbacks
Thumbs up from me 👍😎🏴
That really sounds great. I love Sportsters, I just don't fit on them. I put forward controls on the only one I had. Mine had the 1200 kit. It was way too fast.
Jared good buddy, it’s been a while. Nice to see you’re doing good and hopefully settling in on the farm house.
Awesome looking old sporty, always amazed where you find those originals.
Keep the old iron alive take care my friend.
Fantastic find man!! Love the videos, keep it up. Congrats on all the progress you've made on the new place.
There’s a guy in cali selling a bunch of Harley parts on fb. The group is called Harley parts forsale looks like a bunch of parts too
I have gauges original lights plus
Are those handlebars the correct factory original bars for this bike? If not, and you might sell them, I would be interested to put those on my 07 XL883C. That's a super nice bike, thanks for sharing this video. Looking forward to your next video.
Yes they are the original bars and I'll be keeping them. They call them buckhorn bars if you'd like to find you a pair. Thanks for watching!
@@jfrost77hd Thanks for the quick response and thanks for the information, I'll start looking.
Very cool scoot bro. I just recently put a 74 XLH 1000 back on the road. Would love to know any suggestions that you may have for one like that.
Hi J, I recently just purchased a 1977 Harley Davidson Sportster. Right off the bat just let me say I know absolutely nothing about motorcycles! I have just been in love with Harley's since I was a kid. However being a NYC kid it just was never in the cards for me to learn how to ride or own one. I am 57 years old now and just happen to meet a guy who was retiring and wanted to let it go. He was honest and let me know it did need some work. New battery plus the handle bars need to be tightened down.
Everyone I know tells me I should not have bought it but I don't care! I have yet to ride it and intend to take my time getting her up and running and properly restored again.
I guess I am just reaching out to ask if you have any advise on this process. I am also not quite sure how to determine which Sportster I have. Do you know how I can quickly determine this?
Please advise. Thank you. Please keep posting more videos.
Hey Charles, congrats on getting your first bike I like the 77 Ironheads. If the vin starts with 3A it's an XLH if it starts with 4A it's an XLCH. I'd start with changing the fluids, cleaning the carburetor, seeing how the inside of the gas tank looks and get a battery. When you first crank it over I'd keep one of the battery terminals easily removable as the starters solenoids sometimes stick after sitting along time. It will probably pull some oil from the right side cam cover vent tube and that's pretty typical after sitting for years to. Ride it around and double check fluids. Best of luck to you!
Super cool. You should give me a good deal on it since the bike and I have the same birthday😁
Cool
That idle sounds great. I love the seats. Is that a Corbin scorpion?
I think it is a Corbin but I'm not sure on the model I haven't had the seat off yet, it's pretty cool I like it.
Yo I just picked up an 80 XLS an could use to pick the brain of someone more experienced than my self also I'm in Ohio so it would be nice to link up with other riders in Ohio
Hello friend , I was looking for a shovelhead to hardtail and do a old school chopper project. I would like to trade a 97 dyna superglide with some nice ( useful) goods added on. It however a basically shock 80 inch evolution motor that's healthy. Let me know if your interested ?
That Scrapster run's pretty minty. That seat's got to go. lol
It doesn't fit that bike but if someone's doing a period custom thing it wouldn't be a bad fit.
Greetings nice bike
I have a 1977 xlch sporster frame and engine numbers match paint and gas tank and bars not original. It has clear title and runs how much do you think i could get for it will send pic once i figure out how
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What part of ohio you from i live in Athens county myself
I just moved from Dayton, I'm an hour north west in Darke County on the Indiana line now.
Nice
Nice fucking bike frost
I had a new1977 Sporty.........I spent a shitload of money on speed equipment.....It was NEVER anything but a vibrating piece of shit......The gas cap kept blowing off the tank.....I couldnt keep glass in the left side mirror......
I wouldn't take this piece of shit as a gift......I ran out of gas and walked to get a gas can....When I got back, some fool had stolen the damn thing and hauled it off.
*HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE WHEN I GOT THE INSURANCE CHECK!*
👍🏼👍🏼👌👌⚙️🏍
If you wanna sell that one......
My opinion ONLY. Those mag wheels are hideous. Why anyone would put those on a bike like that I'll never understand.