How to Kick Start a 1966 Harley-Davidson Custom Chopper

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  • Опубліковано 22 лис 2024

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  • @marshalllhiepler
    @marshalllhiepler 2 роки тому +17

    So glad you included the "Full" instructional video, with tips on removing the bike from the garage.
    I can't even count the number of times I have ridden in circles inside my garage, because no one shared this information with me.

  • @johnland1528
    @johnland1528 5 місяців тому +1

    The louder it is is music to my ears

  • @Leonid3s
    @Leonid3s 12 років тому +5

    If there are no Harley's in Heaven, I dont want to go.
    The sound of a Harley makes me smile every time, no matter how bad my day has been.
    Doesnt matter if it is chopped, ratted, or chromed. They all sound like angels!
    :D

  • @dogtiredd
    @dogtiredd 14 років тому +37

    "After congratulating himself on a job well done, the rider can now demonstrate his satisfaction to all of his neighbours..."
    A fair percentage of the coffee I was drinking shot out my nose when I heard that.
    Nice bike by the way.

  • @Warndog9
    @Warndog9 12 років тому +23

    "The rider can now demonstrate his satisfaction to ALL of his neighbors" fuckin love it!

  • @lancelot1953
    @lancelot1953 8 років тому +13

    Nice video, especially the part about reassuring your loving neighbors that you (or your bike) are doing "OK".
    Should mention the increased muscular development of the right leg in most Harley riders of that era, something that is getting lost with current electric start technology! Great vid, happy riding, Ciao, L

  • @gerdalois4169
    @gerdalois4169 2 роки тому

    cool video, very cool chopper... wish you all days a nice ride!!! greetings from Hamburg, Germany

  • @mkai8978
    @mkai8978 4 роки тому

    I try to use this method to start my Yamaha 125z. It worked. It's alive in just a single kick. Thank you very much sir 👍👍

  • @properchopper1
    @properchopper1 10 років тому +17

    Just checked in after a long while. FWIW a few responses to comments:
    *It's a foot clutch/hand shift Jockey lid with three neutrals. Correct, I always check to make sure it's in one. Correct, the bike wouldn't roll if it was in gear.
    *It won't idle when first started unless I leave the enrichener engaged.
    *The headlight might be a little loose and rattle. So do my balls.
    *I'm a former Chapter Pres. of the CFMC. Later I went on to become the West Coast Pres of the Hessians MC. HFFH stands for "Hessians Forever, Forever Hessians".
    *The lightening bolts were given to me as a present by a good friend. Like any art, you're free to draw any conclusion as to what they represent. They have a certain meaning to me but interpret them as you wish, just don't assign your meaning to me or others.
    *Thanks to those that posted positive comments. The negative opinions are your right as well - if there were no differences of opinions there would be no horse races. I will say however that I can't be insulted if I don't value your opinion.
    Ride Hard,
    Tony
    HMC/ret.
    HFFH

    • @tomduncan1970
      @tomduncan1970 10 років тому

      Great job and sweet ride..... Thanks for the video.

    • @っlー折元徹志ーー
      @っlー折元徹志ーー 7 років тому

      properchopper1 おえっっっっっっっっっっっwpもおお

  • @conniemullins4257
    @conniemullins4257 9 років тому +2

    I love that last part, so happiness is being a the neighbor of a Harley rider am I right?

  • @funeralhall2573
    @funeralhall2573 7 років тому +1

    This video makes me feel alive!!!!!!
    There are good things in this world!
    Look at that cool motorbike folks!!!!

  • @petrieartful
    @petrieartful 7 років тому +37

    Note to self: do not rob a bank on one of these even though it looks cool.

  • @Leonid3s
    @Leonid3s 12 років тому

    Most people have no clue how to kickstart a bike.
    Their idea of starting a bike is, 1) Insert key and turn. 2) push start button.
    Which is why I love my harley! Kick start only, right side shift.
    Most people who might want to steal it would break their leg starting it. (has some SERIOUS compression!) and if they got past that, they would wrap their ass around a utility pole when they discovered the shift is not where they thought it was... or the main brake...
    LOVE my bike! :D

  • @robertcar1000
    @robertcar1000 12 років тому

    I know how to kick start a bike but honestly. I dont have a harley and its nice just being able to watch it getting kickstarted. What a noise!

  • @fattossa
    @fattossa 15 років тому

    what a groovy film man.
    that dude is a easy rider for sure man.

  • @RamblinVan
    @RamblinVan 11 років тому

    You rock, man. I just got done reading the Hell's Angel's ridealong book by Hunter S. Thompson and they mention the CFMC a lot and the Hessians a few times too. I love hearing stories like yours, you need a blog or something some day! Killer bike, as well. Those forks are ridiculous!

  • @pdutube
    @pdutube 5 років тому +2

    Step 1: roll bike out of the garage.
    Step 2: forget about kick starting the bike, just keep rolling it...
    LOL, awesome video, beautiful bike!

  • @GalaxyDaveD
    @GalaxyDaveD 13 років тому +1

    @properchopper1 Just got in from a ride myself today.I enjoyed the video.Beautiful machine you have.Be safe man!

  • @davidroberts6462
    @davidroberts6462 4 роки тому +2

    I am just glad the guy looked like a rider and not shorts or tennis shoes

  • @ConfederateGypsy
    @ConfederateGypsy 15 років тому

    I like this bike and I can't understand why anyone doesn't .Its a custom built Harley chopper! It doesn't get better than that.

  • @waynemetevia7983
    @waynemetevia7983 6 років тому +2

    Love those old school choppers! Wish i had one. If i did i would never part with it.

    • @andrewstewart5079
      @andrewstewart5079 2 роки тому

      Me too. Always on the lookout for one, I'd buy it in a flash.

  • @reinholddiederichs3781
    @reinholddiederichs3781 2 роки тому

    Was für ein geiler Hobel...was für ein geiler Hobel !!!🤩

  • @Doctoberfest
    @Doctoberfest 7 років тому +35

    So we leave the choke on while riding?

    • @1retired98adios9
      @1retired98adios9 7 років тому +1

      :D

    • @isaac2152
      @isaac2152 6 років тому +3

      On a Harley, you can. Its not a "true" choke. BUT, only for a few moments, then push it in and its all good.

    • @joelal1979
      @joelal1979 5 років тому +1

      I thought the same thing!🤔

  • @mashed-out
    @mashed-out 2 роки тому

    Super SICK...need Robitussin now!

  • @kevinfrmkdz
    @kevinfrmkdz 7 років тому +1

    What a beautiful shovel

  • @Markycarandbikestuff
    @Markycarandbikestuff 2 роки тому

    I live in Scotland, step 11 would be push the bike back in garage as it's now raining.

  • @MrSchroyer
    @MrSchroyer 12 років тому

    i like old sportys.. my dad had a 71 xlch and it was a mean bike.. it had drag pipes with a little upsweep and the end with fish tails.. and it looked mean too.. i loved that bike

  • @ramirythm
    @ramirythm 11 років тому

    Forgot to shut off enricher knob! : ) great bike man!

  • @chrisaguilar7582
    @chrisaguilar7582 2 роки тому

    Still watch this

  • @OEFarredondo
    @OEFarredondo 11 років тому +18

    Despite the bolts... That there is a nice bike.

  • @returnedfrompanama
    @returnedfrompanama 3 місяці тому

    Super cool!!

  • @vk7408
    @vk7408 4 роки тому +4

    Bikers had it right years ago even for covid lockdowns When You Outlaw Freedom-The Free Become Outlaws

  • @genequies8731
    @genequies8731 2 роки тому

    Good looking put.

  • @properchopper1
    @properchopper1 11 років тому +1

    Good catch ! Been a friend of Bill W. for a long time. Bike's tricky enough to ride minus the booze !

  • @USMC_BABE38
    @USMC_BABE38 2 місяці тому

    what fishtails are those they sound badass!

  • @joeriley3721
    @joeriley3721 3 роки тому

    Now time for BAR Hopping!!!!!!!!

  • @properchopper1
    @properchopper1 14 років тому +2

    Just for some of you girlies' info, I was a Chapter Prez of the Chosen Few MC before becoming a Hessian MC member. The CFMC was and is 95% Black. Chew on that. As for the SS, it just might be a kill symbol on a killer bike - my father was killed by the Nazis while entering France on Omaha Beach 90 days before I was born on Oct. 6, '44. I'm responsible for what I say and display, not what you understand. Have a nice day, I'm goin' riding.

  • @caseykelso1
    @caseykelso1 4 роки тому

    We have that club In Vegas !

  • @joecotten7472
    @joecotten7472 12 років тому

    Great video, Bruce. I noticed a triangle in circle symbol on the back fender. Interesting that an outlaw biker chooses to be sber...

  • @YamiCJMErl
    @YamiCJMErl 13 років тому

    Who cares about a paintjob, that bike is AWESOME.

  • @dalelarsen8684
    @dalelarsen8684 2 роки тому

    AWESOME!!@ Thanks 😊

  • @ChrisHardwickanimaladventures
    @ChrisHardwickanimaladventures 4 роки тому +1

    I never knew you had to twist the throttle twice and kick twice before starting. Last step, keep your boot away from the open primary! 🤣

  • @purdue1992jl
    @purdue1992jl 2 роки тому +2

    Nice bike those bolts need to go

  • @Siukkis
    @Siukkis 14 років тому +1

    This was funny, I like it! :-)

  • @38possum
    @38possum 2 роки тому

    Note: turn choke off after a few warm up revs on a warm day.

  • @CarlosOrtega-hn1qq
    @CarlosOrtega-hn1qq 7 років тому

    move the Pistons at top dead center valves open and swing with the starter arm with the momentum like when you spinning a bocket full of water around and around and get to the point when you do not apply any force it is going by itself

  • @Riff156
    @Riff156 13 років тому

    That's a fucking beautiful bike!
    "A hand shift is a manly shift".....

  • @jwafterours
    @jwafterours 12 років тому

    yo dude~ awesome bike!!!

  • @LUREDADDY52
    @LUREDADDY52 11 років тому

    The kick start is what it is also known as the kickstart peddle you may be thinking of jockey shift which is for changing gears its on the other side of the bike. I think it takes more skill to ride with type of gears

  • @Dillon7932
    @Dillon7932 11 років тому +1

    I would kill for a Harley-Davidson Chopper

  • @johnland1528
    @johnland1528 5 місяців тому +1

    Good lord get on with it

  • @CrankyB1tsch
    @CrankyB1tsch 3 роки тому

    those SS what a nice touch

  • @camleborgne6121
    @camleborgne6121 4 роки тому

    Bolts are bad ass man

  • @rustednails
    @rustednails 14 років тому

    beautiful machine

  • @USMC_BABE38
    @USMC_BABE38 2 місяці тому

    i've always wanted kick start these bikes but i don't have good blance! how hard is to do for a newbie who has never done it before?

  • @Simon-we1zg
    @Simon-we1zg 5 років тому

    Thats a badass scoot

  • @adamformanack6700
    @adamformanack6700 3 роки тому +2

    ✌😎... dude I know that guy ,....ahahhaeheheh...

  • @larrabeerr
    @larrabeerr 14 років тому

    @properchopper1 u talkin about depew chosen few in depew ny

  • @davidwright873
    @davidwright873 2 роки тому

    can we go over step one again? im not quite sure i get that.....lol

  • @BLECHHAUS
    @BLECHHAUS 2 роки тому

    Same procedure as on my 58 Pan :-)

  • @murmaider2
    @murmaider2 14 років тому

    bad ass fucking paintjob man

  • @wideglide0003
    @wideglide0003 12 років тому

    very nice!

  • @chadschwingdorf5834
    @chadschwingdorf5834 2 роки тому

    Was that duel GMA brake caliperson the reare whell

  • @Mr_Bones.
    @Mr_Bones. 12 років тому

    A 1958 BMW R50 required only 1/3 of the steps involved to turn on the bike, a 1966 HD has no excuse.
    Still, it's nice to know what use to take 10 steps only takes 2 now (Put key in, press ignition).

  • @wing59
    @wing59 14 років тому

    thats great i liked it! I have a kicker too

  • @arthurpatterson9018
    @arthurpatterson9018 3 роки тому

    Love it 😍♥️♥️

  • @cfazekas0441
    @cfazekas0441 13 років тому +1

    Looks like a lot of work

  • @hanstator
    @hanstator 13 років тому

    super moto ! Hans

  • @Methodemic
    @Methodemic 7 років тому

    How will they make a fast getaway on the sons of anarchy prequel? They'll have to leave the bikes running and then they might overheat

  • @Masterwokeyman
    @Masterwokeyman 3 роки тому +1

    Forgot to take the choke off, lol

  • @brandonm1392
    @brandonm1392 14 років тому +1

    first let me say i agree with you completely how ever the lightning bolts on his tank have nothing to do with the nazis. yes they were used by the nazis in the 40s but they were not developed by them same thing with the swastika two emblems meaning power, strength, unity, health and good fortune. these emblems have been used since about 3 thousand years ago, and just because one group of ignorant people used them many years ago should not pigon hold what they represent with that said

  • @onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679
    @onetakeadventureswithjoeld4679 3 роки тому

    STEP 11- pick up all parts when engine explodes from Hi Rev during dry start..

  • @Magus36
    @Magus36 9 років тому

    Old skool cool.

  • @MassCrouton
    @MassCrouton 14 років тому

    What kind of exhaust pipes are those?????? I've been looking for the elevated kind like that but can't find any!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jamesbutterson5218
    @jamesbutterson5218 4 роки тому

    Support your local 1%ers. 👌💨

  • @ChrisHardwickanimaladventures
    @ChrisHardwickanimaladventures 4 роки тому +1

    This was out of order, check the gas before you roll the bike by hand around the block LOL

  • @FabioMCgil
    @FabioMCgil 10 років тому

    Wow.....this bike is for sale??

  • @mikegriffith8266
    @mikegriffith8266 3 роки тому

    Cool!

  • @phili-_-eagles9243
    @phili-_-eagles9243 4 роки тому +1

    I wanna know what the stuff on the tank means

    • @joerichardson7720
      @joerichardson7720 3 роки тому

      SS lightning bolts for one, lots of these old school chopper guys involved in MC's were white supremist sadly

  • @reymisterio200500
    @reymisterio200500 14 років тому

    Bellla la moto!... e il centauro e troppo forte!!!...

  • @ShakespeareOner
    @ShakespeareOner 13 років тому

    you didint state weather or not you must be in neutral, and can you kickstart in gear with the clutch in?

  • @Scotty-P
    @Scotty-P 14 років тому

    Too Good!

  • @philball2166
    @philball2166 3 роки тому

    Badass scooter

  • @properchopper1
    @properchopper1 14 років тому

    @larrabeerr
    Nope, California & Arizona.

  • @MrSchroyer
    @MrSchroyer 12 років тому

    yeah... my dads bike is both... my grandpas 82 shovel is kick only... his 67 shovel is kick and electric.. my uncles is kick only and my friends is kick only... and once i scrape up enough cash to get a shovel its gonna be kick only

  • @alainbrisebois8334
    @alainbrisebois8334 2 роки тому

    What is the SS on the tank stand for..? LIBERTY ?

    • @phantomcyborg5747
      @phantomcyborg5747 2 роки тому

      it means SchutzStaffel, it was the nazi's special forces
      it means that son of a bitch is a white supremacist, basically...

  • @kawonu2666
    @kawonu2666 2 роки тому

    If I don't "reassure" my neighbors at least once a week they start to worry about me and my bike.

  • @insidia1052
    @insidia1052 9 років тому

    Nice

  • @codyburk84
    @codyburk84 2 роки тому

    Joe Rowan '72-'94

  • @Leonid3s
    @Leonid3s 12 років тому

    YEP!
    Back before sporties got a name for being "chick bikes".
    :D
    She is a '73 and I grin like a kid in a candy store every time I crank her!

  • @frerikslaw
    @frerikslaw 3 роки тому

    How am I supposed remember all this shit

  • @dansavka7648
    @dansavka7648 2 роки тому

    And to this day Harley-Davidson is still making these outdated engines. They cannot take a beating unless you strip them down to the block and put all good internal parts in them ones that can withstand high heat

  • @N41J4
    @N41J4 13 років тому

    Perfect bike to use to rob a bank.

  • @jamesmcgrath1952
    @jamesmcgrath1952 5 років тому

    The bike starting is step 12. Step 10, the bike kicks back and you get launched 12 feet in the air breaking your leg in the process. Step 11, after leg heals you go back and kick it again. step 12, you get lucky and it starts. Lol.

  • @DeusBash
    @DeusBash 11 років тому +3

    The acronym "HFFH" (Hammerskins forever - forever Hammerskins) and the double "sieg" rune clearly are nazi symbols and not to confuse with some "killer symbols". The double "sieg" rune was ONLY used by the SS. Who shows this in public should at least have the courage to admit this. And who ever wants to learn something about the SS should google "Einsatzgruppen" (Task-Force). And dont whine, if you dont understand german, you can use google translator (herewith dispensable ;) )

    • @newark51000
      @newark51000 5 років тому +1

      How bout you go fuck yourself? Or say something about the man's club symbols to his face?

  • @SlickCrusty
    @SlickCrusty 5 місяців тому

    haha excellent

  • @robertwatson5104
    @robertwatson5104 2 роки тому

    Fishtails are loud , just put some on my bike

  • @leathers970
    @leathers970 8 років тому

    nice sled

  • @ryanbohn07
    @ryanbohn07 12 років тому

    Well its jockey shift so it's gonna be in neutral when at a complete stop. Don't need that in a step!

  • @waynemanor8357
    @waynemanor8357 2 роки тому

    good thing a biker gang wasn't chasing him and he had to make a fast getaway.