Solo Road Trip: 1000 miles Home on a Forgotten Police Harley
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2023
- I flew to PA to pick up the @BikesandBeards Police Harley from @The_Bearded_Mechanic so that I can practice enough with it to get my local police department to let me train with them. Can I ride this 900 lb bagger 1000 miles home?
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"Do you work for Sean?" "No... I'm Sean's boss." The was funny. I figured you'd run into at least one Bikes and Beards fan who knew that bike.
Classic…
Well played lmao
Haha, just what I was thinking, Doodle had a great answer 😂😂😂😂😂
That was awesome.
😂😅
Good for you Doodle! Didn't know you're Sean's boss😊
Shhh it's a secret...
I’ve seen a few of your videos before but came here for this one from Craig’s channel! I just got done watching you replace the head gasket on it. It was awesome watching you learn how to do your own wrenching. It’s a great skill to have for sure and I hope you continue to learn more and more about doing your own repairs and maintenance. Not only will it save you a fortune but there’s not much that feels better than knowing you did your own work.
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That's the beauty of the Harley motor, they're easy to work on
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle 😂 😂
@@juliancrooks3031 they definitely are. And even though I’m not a fan of them I’ll give them credit that the newer ones from the last couple decades are ultra reliable for the most part. Long gone are the days of leaking oil and breaking down.
Nothing but RESPECT for you, you're awesome! It was good to see you traveling in my home state of PA. The roads suck but the scenery is great!
Love the collab with you and the Bikes and Beards/Bearded Mechanic dudes. I have been watching their antics for a quote a while. Bunch of great guys, but with the mentality of 9 year old boys. Your presence helped keep them in line, I am sure! Love the SHERF bike and props to ya for making the journey.
Ok, Mad respect for you! This is exciting to watch. I am sure many of us could only dream of such adventures. The people you are befriending, the memories you are making, and your sharing it all with us. You go girl!
Mad respect for riding that beast all the way home.
One of the best bikes for riding any distance, and you say "mad respect"? Top effort but really? I'd take that over a sports bike any time. Mad respect if she did it on a rigid or a sports bike, or a monkey bike. But go and ride a big bike a distance, see how easy it eats up the road miles.
@@duanecox4201 , you miss the point. She isn't a big, beefy biker. She is pretty small for such a bike. While I know a few women who would ride that bike, there are few her size. Thats a lot of bikes for anyone, especially someone like her.
I never said a thing about comfort. My 07 Ultra is one of the most comfortable bikes I own. Still, I wouldn't ride it from coast to coast, as HD makes crap bikes when it comes to reliability.
The HD bikes I've owned have been some of the most expensive to own, as they are always needing work. I've put so much money into my HD bikes to keep them on the road that I'm probably done with them.
I crunch serious miles every year on two wheels. I ride in almost any weather, and I scoff at those who are afraid to get wet. If you don't ride in the rain, then you don't ride.
Most Harley guys get offended when you put down their favorite brand. That's because their chromed-out trailer princess bike usually only goes to the local bar. They don't put any miles on them, so how would they know if it is reliable?
As for me, if I'm going more than a few states away from home, I'd prefer a Goldwing. You give me the choice of riding 6-8k miles on a Goldwing with 300k miles on the clock or a brand new Ultra, and I'll take the wing every time.
I salute you Doodles. Nothing holds you back 👌. Lov the look of them older HD's by the way so good choice. In the UK we saw an hour long program about the Town that Brurned. So tragic and to think a whole way of life and a community lost. Looking forward to watching your training vids on your new ride. So in the mean time safe happy cruising Doodles 👍😊.
Great crossover with the Bearded Mechanic and thank you for sharing your journey. The whole "don't ride through Virginia segment" was priceless. Keep the rubber side down.
Just caught this on Craigs channel and had to come here to see your vid. So great to see you guys tackle this and great job wrenching! I think alot of us learned a thing or two.
15:11 This is the part that got me to subscribe.
I ride professionally and since I am on and off bikes all day, many times I just leave my helmet on and walk around like that. When you said, "I'm just going to leave my helmet on walking around town looking like I came from outer space." I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I know that feeling very well.
This is the first of your videos I have watched since I just discovered your channel tonight, but I thoroughly enjoyed this and will certainly watch many more, I'm sure.
That was awesome places you stopped at to see ! Glad that trip went off good !! Thanks think that was as the bike I was interested in after their filming but I ended up buying something closer to me ! I’m glad someone is still enjoying them yet !!
Hope you enjoyed PA Doodle, my family is from the "Coal Region" of PA. Love riding through our sections of the Appalachians!
Especially route 125! I love that road. I’m only about 15 minutes from shamokin so I ride it a lot. I’ll take it from shamokin to hegins it sometimes go all the way down to pine grove and then ride it back again.
@@cfltitan I’ll have to go out there! I’m south of it
Sooooo glad you made it home safe and no issues in VA!!!! I hope they were able to have the cruise control work while heading home..... gives a lot of relief on the wrist for sure. Have fun on the new war horse and be safe!!!!
CRUISE CONTROL FOR DA WINNNNN
Cruise Control is the biggest reason that prompted me to upgrade my HD - ironically also an old police bike. My wrists would get so sore after a couple hours on my old bike. I actually got to where before long rides I'd take Advil before leaving...
It was so nice watching you and Lali putting down some miles together. It’s been awhile since your last journey together.
Your channel is very inspiring to watch.
I watched the Sturgis video and you put bikers in a good light also. Thx and keep it up!
And now you know why I like my Ultra so much. My wife and I can ride all day and not feel like we've been beat with a stick. I was also amazed that the Ultra didn't feel any heavier than my 72 Triumph when it was at speed. I parking lots it's a little heavier but out on the road it's just as nimble. Keep the good stuff coming.
I've been a subscriber for a while. I wanted to watch this video after I watched you repair the Harley by removing a bunch of stuff, then removing the cylinder head, replacing the head gasket, and putting the motor and bike back together. Very cool watching you gain good useful mechanics skills. Remember all of us don't remember everything we just learned, but we do gain some skills and confidence turning a wrench to do it, next time we have a need. The bike ran perfectly. Kudos to you Doodle. Mad respect!
Thurmond, WV is cool. Glad you stopped there. It was once a busy place in the beautiful New River Gorge. I did field service all over the state and would do work about a mile from there.
I love how much crossover there is between the motorcycle channels I watch :)
Very fun adventure and for us to get to watch. Love seeing collabs with Sean and Craig. God bless from Oklahoma!
"I'm Sean's boss!" That was awesome! 😂😂
Great video, I work on those train tracks at Thurmond and travel through either west or eastbound daily. Thanks for putting the history of the Thurmond area out.
Great video Doodle. "I'm Sean's boss"🤣.
I love my Streetglide !! It's a rider for sure ! Just be safe out there especially solo riding
Always a pleasure riding with you, we always find adventures somehow 😂 even hundreds of feet underground apparently
I have a 2023 goldwing tour and you are so much of a better rider than me, I'm am embarrassed bc I am 58 years old, then again I'm not embarrassed bc you have put in so much work on your slow speed maneuvers and practice, soo, I've got to get some more practice in. You are well on your way, congratulations.
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Enjoyed watching both your videos on the Harley Police bike 🤩
It's always nice to see your videos. It was nice to see you close to my home area, Centralia is about half an hour from me. Ride safe and enjoy your ride.
You are so positive! I love your attitude! Good luck with the police bike.
When I was a 15 year old kid (1966) I rode a friends old Police Harley with a tank shift and foot clutch. He was a small guy and never rode it, I road it all the time.... I think it was a 1958 model, timing advance on the left throttle that you better use to start it. It also had a friction knob on the triple tree to tighten up the steering for highway use and it worked.
I just found your channel. Very cool to see more people riding, especially ladies! My 15 y/o daughter wants to get her M-license, so I'll be helping her to go through the MSF course soon.
I have a '93 FLHTP that I ride regularly. Keep the dirty side down and enjoy the ride!
Glad I found your channel through Craig's video! You're doing some really cool stuff! Can't wait to see more. Enjoy the Sherf bike!
Thanks Doodle for the great story, Can't wait to see the next storys, probably tackling the turns and curves.
Your "short rider tips" video was how I found your channel originally. Good job fixing it up with Craig! Enjoy that sweet bike, it is awesome!
The "Bolice bike" Lol the opening was so much fun. Another great vid Doodle
this is cool and so cool to have you join up with Lali. that was a fun surprise part way into this video."I am Sean's boss" hilarious.
Don't mind falling from your bike as much, as long as you don't hurt yourself, I get a laugh out of it all the time. BTW, I now watch your videos often as we never know what to expect on your adventures. Great job!
That's awesome you went to visit that burning town! I've always wanted to go see that! I'm a little south of pittsburgh so terribly far bar pretty far!
That was awesome seeing you and Lali together again... You guys have got to do another joint video again. Neat video Doodle, as always...
Saw you on The Bearded Mechanic. Came over to check out your channel. So, I subscribed and look forward to more videos.
So awesome to see you in my neck of the woods. I was so excited to see you in WV. You rock !!
Just discovered your channel. What great content Doodle. I watched the videos of you doing u-turns, etc. I'm an old guy with a heavy bike and I need to follow your lead. Keep it up my friend.
Hey, I have a 97 FLHTPI that my dad bought at an auction. I didn't think it was THAT cool, but everyone just loves that thing.
Just discovered the channel and instant respect! I would have noped out of the metal bridge in the rain. The way they pull the tires as it is freaks me out.
Good Job Doodle! No Fear... That's the way to go thru life!
That's one thing about Harley's they were meant to run and hence I have been working on them for the past 20 years. Doodle the only reason you are tip toeing that bike is due to the seat if you had a low rider seat you'd probably be able to flatfoot but the police seat on those bikes are super comfortable.
Just found your channel. I look forward to viewing more of your videos. You are an inspiration. Ride safe. Regards from Michigan. Liked & Subscribed
You don't quit. I respect that.
Good Job! I watched the Bearded Mechanic video and came to watch you ride home. Good to see Lali too, btw. Well done. Two fingers down! Take care, ride safe!
i grew up in eastern Ohio and have been to Centralia. it has been movie and game settings .
i am looking forward to you training with the police. some very good riders there.
Wow! The Sherf T-Shirt looks great on both of us! Oh no! You drove through Virginia? 😱The reputation of the SHERF BOLICE bike precedes you. Sean's a great guy. He emailed me once and I've never washed my clicking thumb since.
Wonderful to see some of my fave bloggers doing X-overs. Like when Star Trek Strange New Worlds did a X-over with Below Decks. I love re-watching that episode. Live long and prosper!😀
I SUB, & I would have left this with only my thumb up & no comment, but your conclusion brought me here: I ALSO own an older Police Harley that came from WA auction after its service. Only 14k miles- like NEW right? More than doubled those miles since, & MY rear shifter rattled off, TOO. Thanks for BRINGING IT like you do & bringing my smile as well.
A buddy and myself rode our bikes down from where we live to see Centrailia PA in 2009. Quite a story for that ghost town.
Great video!! Love you working with Bikes and Beards and the Bearded Mechanic!
Much respect to you, I love how you and fellow YT'bers have given this old police bike (paid for originally by tax payers) new life. Please keep it going.
I dont know if you remember me but i was the guy you met at Appalachian harley with the purple ultra. Glad to see you had a safe trip back and made it home 👍
Great video! Impressed with your film and storytelling abilities -- keep up the good work!
Great job, well done Doodle, ride safe always😊
Enjoyed that one Doodle ! Every video you make gets better and better.... Keep them coming ! 👍👍
You are really a unique lady, funny and a perfectionate wishing to learn everything. I have been watching you from the very beginning and all way looking forward to your next adventure.
Hey Carolyn, saw you in the Bearded Mechanic, and came over here. Great videos, I am going to keep watching really like your style of videos, also love that your family is from here (Dominican Republic). I don't know if you follow the car youtubers but also Fredy "Tavarish" comes from a Dominican family. I am very proud of you guys showing the world that we Dominicans can do good cars and motorcycle content. Pa' lante y sigue montando!!!!
I do and didn’t realize he was Dominican! 😃
stumbled onto your video...i liked it because I'm from the area not far from Centralia... had to go back and listen to your pronunciation of the gas station...Sa..no..co...but yours was cute also lol...safe traveling
You cracked me up on another video when you said “ it’s just the 3 of us riding home, me , the bike and a huge zit “ 😂😂. Now I watch for the trip and the comedy. Also cool town with the coal underground,, I’ve never even heard of it.
Really cool video, Doodle! I would like to know more about the blue Yamaha IT175 on the lift next to yours. I had a 1977, would love to have another one!
found you through craigs channel, great video doodle, I will be watching more, loved the silent hill movies and the game but i never knew it was based on a real town called Centralia 😮
If, by chance, you're unable to get any police station to help you out with that video, there are a few places here in Florida that run an advanced rider course that is basically the same thing. They run through the same exact course in some cases. I'm sure you could find something like that in Georgia as well.
I’m here from Craig’s channel.
Craig is an awesome guy and a great mechanic.
Heel shifter falling off is a good thing.
Enjoy the ride!.
Anyone can ride a new bike, riding a vintage bike is always an adventure.
I actually busted out a loud laugh when she said she was shanns boss,behind the scenes 😂
I have one of those portable chargers. I have needed it 3 times. So worth it!
"im sean's boss".. boss move!! Great footage, great ride. Keep the content coming!!
Craig is a hero.. 😊
"I'm Sean's Boss". that is Thug life right there... Great Video, Doodle! It's so interesting to me that we as humans vary so much in size. My issues with bikes are the complete oposite. I'm 6'8" and I'm having troubles finding bikes that will fit me. I'd love to ride a sportsbike or a smaller ~400cc bike, but I never will, because they can't handle my weight and/or are too cramped. Even really big Harleys and Gold Wings are too small.
Hey Doodle, like you-my sister is 5' 4" tall, she doesn't "feel" safe to ride a "big" bagger bike. I'm willing to have a lowered bike for to ride on. If she's like to go for it! I think to get a police (modified) bike for her would be great! Her husband rides-he hasnt had a bike of his own for the last 10 years now. Keep setting the standard for women to follow(blaze that trail), inspire young girls to get into MC riding & "well seasoned" ladies are NEVER too old to ride! Thanks Doodle, you rock the road! Doug🏍️⭐⭐⭐🎉👍🤓
And who needs a heelshifter anyways! I have a very-high-mileage BMW R80RT from ´83 that could have been used in Police duty aswell. It´s tech is super simple, so it´s no problem to maintain and repair. You certainly feel it´s worn in many places, but I really love riding it. This summer I did a trip around the Baltic sea with it, some 5000km. In Finnland I had to change the left cylinder head, but what´s friends with garages full of parts are for anyways? Still came home to Bavaria, and had a blast! And you´re gonna have a blast on the old Harley mule, I´m absolute certain! Godspeed, Mam!
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hello fellow Defender!
Bucket List activity is to see the USA on a bike, too. I'm 55 and not getting any younger.
congratulations on new bike.
Always wanted to check out Centralia, super creepy.
Thurmond is in WEST Virginia, not Virginia. Not far from the New River Gorge Bridge. Sorry it rained while you were there. I live in Northern WV and have visited the Gorge many times. By the way, knowing that you live in Atlanta, I absolutely love the Northern GA Mountains. Love riding down there.
It's awesome you made it to PA, Doodle! Not sure when you filmed this episode. I was riding around in those general areas within the last few weeks. VA is no fun. Bolice in that state have no sense of humor.
I'm from Pennsylvania and the second she started saying she wanted to visit a special town in Pennsylvania, i knew it was silent hill "centrallia"
Go for Doodle. Love to see you train with the motor police. I know you'll kick butt.
Love it when you and Lali get together .. always a fun adventure
Doodle, you should watch Bill and Ted at the circle K. You just made history in “something strange”. Soooo crazy it’s exactly Bill and Teds Adventure! That’s hilarious!
Craig is a great guy and apparently a heck of a mechanic too😮! Have a blast n ride it like ya stole it😂😂
Thanks for sharing and make sure you “lock and lean”.
Great ride, I just rode a 45 year old bike 650 miles home after a flight it to see it. Keep riding.
Best EVER when you two collab!
This is such an awesome collaboration.
Love the mini mic and hand, yeah I noticed!
When I got my Harley in the last century, I was excited, too, but I think I made different noises.
Love those old Police Harley’s! Great bikes!
Also GA resident and rider! Love the videos
Awesome video, thank you!
Very cool video. Awesome job working on the harley.
"why can't people graffiti polite stuff" xD great vid, just popped over from watching on craigs channel of fixing the bike, owned it!
I love seeing my favorite UA-camrs working together!
Love the content keep it up doodle. You can tell you love what you do