Regular's Rides: John's 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster

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  • Опубліковано 8 лис 2024

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  • @mikestewart7322
    @mikestewart7322 6 років тому +41

    Very nice mate. Good work by you. Think I would put the painting out. Just so hard to get the right result in the shed. But it’s yours, you created it and you can be proud when you ride it. 👍🏻👍🏻🏍

  • @robhart3451
    @robhart3451 3 роки тому +6

    That is an absolute beaut of a bike. Exactly what I would have built.
    Those pipes are fantastic.
    Well done that man !👍

  • @nathanielhill9782
    @nathanielhill9782 6 років тому +4

    Beautiful bike man. Bought a 1995 XL1200 that sat in a garage for over 18 years, and I'm looking forward to giving her some love this winter after I'm done riding her for the year.

  • @SUPPORTYOURSELF
    @SUPPORTYOURSELF 4 роки тому +8

    My favorite bike shed build. I'd love to see more hard tail bikes!!

  • @loknlode
    @loknlode 6 років тому +11

    Your bike is absolutely stunning. And an absolute inspiration!!!

  • @dannytattooflash
    @dannytattooflash 5 років тому +3

    Kudos to you from NYC! Nice job! I miss London.. Spent 9 years 95 - 04 working building out the wireless network there. Lots of fun..

  • @greggwolffis7211
    @greggwolffis7211 3 місяці тому

    Great build, John!! I'll bet the bike really rips!! Thanks for posting.

  • @lagancider6153
    @lagancider6153 5 років тому +2

    Cracking bike there mate, have a Sportster hardtail in my shed for a couple of years now, you've inspired me to get my arse in gear and finish it. Good luck and keep er lit!

  • @jonfindlay7838
    @jonfindlay7838 6 років тому +3

    Thanks for that little bit at the end about straight pipes. That's one thing I've wondered about but never quite looked into - how guys can run straight pipes and not get pulled over constantly for breaking sound restriction laws. Or their eardrums :P

  • @nikitis13
    @nikitis13 3 роки тому +1

    Great looking bike John👌. A set of mini-ape's perhaps to finish off a "Fonda esque" Chopper! 🤙

  • @CharlesWillisBonsai
    @CharlesWillisBonsai 3 роки тому +2

    Love the Crazy Orange MC style pipes

  • @se7encureton
    @se7encureton 4 роки тому +1

    Sick man love it. I have a 08 1200c
    Hello as a 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿men born and raised in California’s

  • @mafiahenschen8674
    @mafiahenschen8674 6 років тому +4

    Such an awesome ride!,,, I really like what you did on the cam cover,,that as a whole is so cool!,,,oh I think the paint looks fine,,

  • @mr.noneofyourbusiness3234
    @mr.noneofyourbusiness3234 6 років тому +1

    very cool build! a custom indeed and a hands-on not many will take so big shouts for that. Maybe one day when I finish my 1999 Honda ACE to RatChop I'll make the cut on this channel. (fingers crossed...lol)

  • @enriquecorona3184
    @enriquecorona3184 4 роки тому +1

    Not bad, not bad eh...! like the work you have done to the Sportster.. good job. Greeting from Mx, was in Edinburgh, Scotland previously..

  • @highvolts6620
    @highvolts6620 4 роки тому +2

    Nice job bro... nothing like ol’school style. I’d ride this over a big wheeled bagger any day!

  • @Harsh_Trip
    @Harsh_Trip 4 роки тому +1

    hands-down best episode.

  • @Stevo736
    @Stevo736 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful bike it's got that real old world look and feel to it.

  • @truebelief4883
    @truebelief4883 10 місяців тому

    Exelent work!! Clear lines and forms!!.. Beauty in simple!!.. Respect !!

  • @AJEMT87
    @AJEMT87 6 років тому +3

    Nice sled. Painting my 02' sporty hardtail now.

  •  6 років тому +5

    Stellar build. Old school fun!

    • @831harley
      @831harley 5 років тому

      Nice 😍 love it sweeeet ride, only change I do is the leavers I ground the lip of mine and left raw , lov the hole bike well done, next lol

  • @joaoaboim6928
    @joaoaboim6928 5 років тому +5

    Fantastic job done there, John, congratulations for such a gorgeous and beautiful BIKE!!! And you totally succeed in keeping it simple. I suppose the fact of being a Harley helped a lot … WoW what a Ride "\o/"

  • @pero2727
    @pero2727 5 років тому +1

    Now that's a build; respect, man!
    Unlike some clowns on here reading out their 10 page shopping list of perfectly fitting off the shelf parts that they just bolted on.

  • @markwinchester3005
    @markwinchester3005 3 роки тому

    Mucho respect for the work you poured into your dream bro.

  • @GiancarloFloyd
    @GiancarloFloyd 5 років тому +2

    I love that pie cut exhaust.

  • @MrAddison79
    @MrAddison79 2 роки тому

    Love it, that tank graphic is clean!

  • @thomasgrim4325
    @thomasgrim4325 4 роки тому +2

    Killer job! This sporty is pure class!

    • @ericsissenwein3601
      @ericsissenwein3601 2 роки тому

      Reminds me of the early 70’s runners when I was young 👍🏻

  • @bryonkidder6199
    @bryonkidder6199 2 роки тому

    That's a great Sportster frame!
    The lines are better than most aftermarket weld-on clips on the market today...W○W!

  • @joshuas.6245
    @joshuas.6245 2 роки тому

    My favorite part was when you had it to start. Great bike, man!

  • @markjulianoriginalhooli2217
    @markjulianoriginalhooli2217 2 роки тому

    To my brothers and sisters across the pond 🇺🇲🇬🇧 good job All Hail the Mighty Sportster 😎

  • @cadevanauken7120
    @cadevanauken7120 2 роки тому

    Love the build! Safe travels 🤙🏼

  • @randallmcdaniel1189
    @randallmcdaniel1189 6 років тому +2

    Great job with a lot of details

  • @AfiqCarDealer
    @AfiqCarDealer 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely bike mate 👌

  • @SUPPORTYOURSELF
    @SUPPORTYOURSELF 5 років тому +3

    One of my favorite shed bikes. Well done!

  • @mayjoe3742
    @mayjoe3742 6 років тому +3

    Very nice! John, if you love wiring bikes, feel free to come to Minneapolis, Minnesota and re wire my 1994 sportster. I too have done a rebuild although not as thorough as you have. Cheers!

  • @bibob02
    @bibob02 5 років тому +3

    great little clip shout out from south africa

  • @eddiecaplan1908
    @eddiecaplan1908 6 років тому

    ..sorry!, i didnt hear your bike running before commenting!!!!!,
    Motor sounds really smooth, nice even idle speed, i like the short pipes, (dont listen to any idiots criticizing the welding!, they are absolutley fine!, they curve in and around just right, and as you clearly have sorted the jetting and timing, you have built a really cool ride everyday bike,most folks would envy😀

    • @brainfreezecustom5476
      @brainfreezecustom5476 6 років тому +1

      Cheers buddy!!

    • @eddiecaplan1908
      @eddiecaplan1908 6 років тому +1

      @@brainfreezecustom5476 this is a brilliant bike, the fact that you ride this every day around london, and are still alive😀, i love all the attention to detail, the headlight rocker switch, side starter button, t.i.g welded frame, avon speedmasters, the whole thing is the perfect mix of oldschool look late 60s/early 70s chopper, but built for keeping you rolling in the 21st century,

  • @brianwinters4991
    @brianwinters4991 6 років тому +3

    Nice job ! Keep it up , Love that style , Thumbs up from up from minnesota.

    • @mayjoe3742
      @mayjoe3742 6 років тому

      Cheers from the 612!

  • @emiliosantizo1146
    @emiliosantizo1146 4 роки тому +1

    Que moto tan preciosa!!! Única felicidades gran trabajo!!! . Yo tengo 2 sportster 1200cc una será Chooper y la otra bobber

  • @anup2282
    @anup2282 5 років тому +2

    They should always show the last clip in every video the person who built the bike riding it...great built.

  • @Theophilus1968
    @Theophilus1968 3 роки тому +1

    Never say never! After riding for over forty years I think I'm ready to build a rigid chopper. I can't believe I'm saying that out loud. Lol!

  • @scottortiz8274
    @scottortiz8274 3 роки тому

    My brotha, that's a sweet ASS Little SLED....?look forward to seeing your next build....

  • @bradstevenson7765
    @bradstevenson7765 4 роки тому +1

    Good looking bike. Love the pipes.

  • @eddiecaplan1908
    @eddiecaplan1908 6 років тому

    Hey!, well done to you!, trying to build anything in a u.k climate shed or garage is a test of endurance !,
    This looks like a really well thought out and built sporty!, good fabrication and practical mods that are going to keep you on the road 😀

  • @michesgqlledobbiln8928
    @michesgqlledobbiln8928 3 роки тому +1

    That's a tough looking bike!

  • @bonkeydollocks1879
    @bonkeydollocks1879 4 роки тому +1

    Love it especially the sound

  • @scootertrash647
    @scootertrash647 3 роки тому +1

    Love it. Great build

  • @000csmith
    @000csmith 6 років тому +2

    Wow, beautiful bike... well done!

  • @joehdiron1620
    @joehdiron1620 4 роки тому +1

    How did you go from a four spark plug system to a two spark plug ignition or was yours already the two spark plug ignition. I have a 1998 sportster s with the four spark plug ignition system. The need result on your ride is awesome brother. Looks amazing.

    • @brainfreezecustom5476
      @brainfreezecustom5476 4 роки тому +1

      Sounds like you have the sport edition with duel spark plug heads and performance cams? Standard is just 2 plugs total. Cheers!

    • @joehdiron1620
      @joehdiron1620 4 роки тому

      Brain Freeze Custom thank you very much for the input. Yes I do have the sport model. Not much sport to it right now due to the fact it is in a bit of a mess on my shop floor. Lol. Still going to dive into it and get going. Looking at doing the Tc bros hardtail chop.

  • @daves4yah
    @daves4yah 6 років тому +4

    Strong work, very nice Sir!
    Cheers!

  • @eljefeguapobarbon
    @eljefeguapobarbon 2 роки тому

    Beautiful build!

  • @david555montez9
    @david555montez9 6 років тому +2

    Absolutelly gorgeous!!!
    Congratulations buddy
    Best wishes 😀🤘

  • @chriscarter7196
    @chriscarter7196 6 років тому +3

    Bad ass!!! Hopefully spot you riding round London ;)

  • @inze9061
    @inze9061 4 роки тому +1

    Reason why everyone likes Harley: after 20+ years, it’s still as bad ass as it was brand new.

  • @terrencecc
    @terrencecc 3 роки тому +1

    smashing. good job.

  • @onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679
    @onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679 4 роки тому +1

    Love the king queen seat

  • @roberthagen7024
    @roberthagen7024 5 років тому +1

    Nice bike .good job bro

  • @chrisdawson8252
    @chrisdawson8252 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome looking bike. How's the vibrations on that rigid? I mean the engine vibes not from road bumps

    • @brainfreezecustom5476
      @brainfreezecustom5476 4 роки тому +1

      all good, seat takes most of it!

    • @chrisdawson8252
      @chrisdawson8252 4 роки тому

      @@brainfreezecustom5476 thank you for replying! An air ride seat may also be a good option

  • @alexandercharif5248
    @alexandercharif5248 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic Job!!!

  • @wolfsworld3634
    @wolfsworld3634 6 років тому +2

    "had a bit of a moment and just ripped it all apart" I relate to this. i'm sure when he got it all apart he stood back and said "what the fuck did i do?"

    • @michaelsmith1094
      @michaelsmith1094 5 років тому +1

      That's exactly how I learned to turn the wrench. opps to late now, I am into it.

  • @tays8306
    @tays8306 6 років тому +18

    Nice ride.
    So glad the barf paint and fat tire/billet fad is dead

    • @brainfreezecustom5476
      @brainfreezecustom5476 6 років тому

      Me too!!

    • @alex_rodriguez777
      @alex_rodriguez777 4 роки тому

      Does this bike fall into that category?
      Cause I'm a fan if that's the case

    • @tays8306
      @tays8306 4 роки тому

      @@alex_rodriguez777
      Think american chopper..
      That's barf paint and fat tire

  • @javiersalido8073
    @javiersalido8073 6 років тому +3

    Super cool dude!

  • @Sebastian-pb9hm
    @Sebastian-pb9hm 6 років тому +2

    This is amazing! Well done!

  • @harwoods11
    @harwoods11 6 років тому +3

    nice indicators...where from?

    • @brainfreezecustom5476
      @brainfreezecustom5476 6 років тому

      they're just led strips, can get them from amazon or ebay or wherever.

  • @djay6651
    @djay6651 4 роки тому +1

    The welds on the exhaust pipes are interesting.

  • @daniilbondar7895
    @daniilbondar7895 4 роки тому +1

    Looking great!

  • @julianporte7677
    @julianporte7677 4 роки тому +1

    Fine work indeed!

  • @joelradmall9693
    @joelradmall9693 6 років тому

    Nice mate. Who built the hardtail? Looks a really good job??

  • @perotekku
    @perotekku 5 років тому +1

    Is this a London style of Chopper? I really like the lines on this, and other custom choppers on this channel. Definitely what I'd like my project to turn out looking like!

  • @dionreload
    @dionreload 5 років тому

    What would you call this kind of build (stylewise)?! Loving every bit of this bike 😍

  • @SaddleTrampTV
    @SaddleTrampTV 6 років тому +1

    Nice. Very nice. You did an awesome job.

  • @michaelsmith1094
    @michaelsmith1094 5 років тому +1

    NICE. Where can I get some of those most hidden looking turn signals that you have. When I was younger I just ripped all of that junk off, but getting older makes me paranoid
    Also I live the way you utilized the chain guard with your home made custom.
    And las but not least, is that an Avon back tire? I love the tread design. Thumbs Up!!!

    • @brainfreezecustom5476
      @brainfreezecustom5476 4 роки тому

      Thanks Michael. Yea it’s a 16” Avon SM rear tyre. Indicators are just led strips cut down to size and wired up to an little flasher.

  • @rosstisbury1626
    @rosstisbury1626 6 місяців тому

    Luv the Aircleaner . . What make / model please 😊

  • @zviadabesadze5709
    @zviadabesadze5709 5 років тому +1

    Love it ,
    Hello from Georgia 🇬🇪

  • @Gentamoru
    @Gentamoru Рік тому

    Looks pretty nice!

  • @gimmigota1
    @gimmigota1 4 роки тому +1

    It's an old school Chopper but looks awesome.

  • @ooXxDrUmMeRxXoo
    @ooXxDrUmMeRxXoo 5 років тому +4

    I dont want to like it.... but i somehow love it

  • @TseiAess
    @TseiAess 6 років тому +2

    That's some pretty wiring!

  • @rossbbrown
    @rossbbrown 6 років тому

    You did good.Thanks for sharing.

  • @randyjohnson6640
    @randyjohnson6640 2 роки тому

    Where did you hide the coil!? Awesome bike 🤘🤘

  • @jeanson105olivier3
    @jeanson105olivier3 5 років тому

    so what is the exact style of this motorcycle ? hard tail bobber chopper with high sissy bar ?

  • @knightlautrec4311
    @knightlautrec4311 4 роки тому +2

    From the side that rear wheel looks darkside, thought he was a madman.

  • @jagtheripper5297
    @jagtheripper5297 3 роки тому

    The caulking gun clamp. Fucking genius !!!!!

  • @sapalobo9723
    @sapalobo9723 6 років тому

    Cool bike. Even has a pillion!

  • @stevenkasander3374
    @stevenkasander3374 4 роки тому

    Whats the song called at the start of every regulars rides clip?

  • @nirglickman1358
    @nirglickman1358 4 роки тому +1

    nice chopper ! what it the size of front wheel? thanx

  • @liamanthonydelaney9244
    @liamanthonydelaney9244 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely machine

  • @jacobd9275
    @jacobd9275 6 років тому +1

    love the bike but can someone explain why you would want hidden turn signals on a commuter?

    • @brainfreezecustom5476
      @brainfreezecustom5476 6 років тому +1

      You can still see them when they flash, just not a big plastic unit.

  • @jonrobot1731
    @jonrobot1731 Місяць тому

    Nice ride

  • @jadenstone2690
    @jadenstone2690 4 роки тому +1

    I am not usually one to like a cruiser, but damn-nice bike.

  • @caferacer3539
    @caferacer3539 3 роки тому

    Why middles? Doesn't chopper means forward controls?

  • @andreazarb1963
    @andreazarb1963 Рік тому

    where did you get the pillion foot rests pleaseee?

  • @chriscone2684
    @chriscone2684 6 років тому +1

    How do you MOT it without silencers?

    • @longdong3889
      @longdong3889 5 років тому +1

      Put stock pipes on and swap after inspection?

  • @sarthakkhamari9064
    @sarthakkhamari9064 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful motorcycle

  • @f_r_e_d
    @f_r_e_d 3 роки тому +1

    Clean 👏

  • @GwensRealLoverAnthOny
    @GwensRealLoverAnthOny Рік тому

    I like that exhaust..

  • @FELiPES101
    @FELiPES101 4 роки тому +1

    I think the led indicators could be cleaned up a bit but nice bike

  • @jerryhelm5118
    @jerryhelm5118 4 роки тому +1

    What I ride ..ultra trick brother..looks hell alot better than mine laughs ..very nice..😎

  • @EBthere
    @EBthere 6 років тому

    Curious why you were fixing it more than riding it. My 2003 Sportster has 52,000 miles on it and with the exception of one ignition module, it's been 100% reliable and trouble free. It's been ridden on roads with salt residue, traces of snow and in heavy rains. No chrome peeling off(what chrome?) and the electrics are great on these bike. These years of Sportsters are rock solid and dependable. I dunno about yours.

    • @brainfreezecustom5476
      @brainfreezecustom5476 6 років тому

      Sure, they are decent bikes and well made. Mine had 7 owners and it looked like they had all had a go at doing something to it. The result was a bit of a mess. Some sportsters have chromed engine casing, some are black paint some are raw ally. The chrome on HD is notoriously bad quality. Solid bike apart from that though!

  • @HammerHeadGarage
    @HammerHeadGarage 6 років тому

    Cool Bike.