This is why it's good to always keep the engine in a good state of tune. Clean plugs and proper ignition. Same with carb; spotless and set correctly. Very nice.
Or for carb, ditch those s&s shit boxes or old bending carbs and slap a mikuni on them ol haeys and they really come to life and the sound of the engine sucking air is a bonus.
1981 xs650 bobber owner. Kickstarter is the only way to go. Nothing like pulling up to new riders and kick starting a bike. Love the shovelhead vids. Anxiously waiting for the next hardtail build in the new year Merry Christmas to all the Lane Splitters out there
No it's really not. There's this badass thing to save knees, ankles and pride. It's called an electric starter. Sure, if you're so cool you have to take front brakes off, hack up some makeshift hardtail, remove the fenders, make it look like shit to call it a bobber, yeah man, kick start is the way. Some day, you'll grow up and realize you can ride a lot longer rides with suspension, brakes and fenders. I've had rigids with no fenders and kick start only. Fun and cool for a minute. Comparing a Japanese kick only to an old Harley is 3 worlds of difference. While you're attempting and failing to look cool, I'm laughing. My 73 shovelhead is kick or electric leg. Since I can tune a Harley-Davidson, I can kick it easily or just reach and hit the button. Come holler at me when you can and do kick 98-100 cubic inch, high compression old Harleys and tell me how kickers are the only way. Whata dweebert
I was once told by a owner "You always have to watch for everything engine related being OK and fix it immediatly if necessary to keep it reliable." No "I will take care of it later".
Well done son, got her right. Timing- Idle- enrichment kick it over turn key on- get it on top. They say a shovelhead says potato potato potato. But. I've always thought it sounded more like, Giddy up giddy up giddy up 🌬✌️
Miss you All. To the Harleys of the world. You make my world spin. Thank you. Forever in your debt. Sarah Emily Carlson You save my life every second.❤️❤️⭐
Remember compression can be different in a pan or knuckle etc... I grew up in the 70s when almost all bikes were kick start. Some easier than others. I never saw guys or gals kick on one side ( which I see alot now, with younger riders today) so great to see him do it this way! But moral of story, is do it how it works for you 👍
there was a dispute on the internet about the s&s shovelhead, about its quality and "originality", they say it's not the same engine that was in 69, and that if you want a real engine, look for the original. A question for people who understand this topic (I myself am a young, inexperienced fan of hd, and I dream of getting one): is this true?
Sick. Thought reliable shovels were a myth. That bike solid.
Gotta treat em right son
It’s an s&s mofor
Nice and warmed up already
No, most people are too stupid to learn to work on them and keep them adjusted to kick. My 69 was a one kick starter 99.9% of the time.
@@constantineofamerica1555 No it's not!, Check out there channel.
This is why it's good to always keep the engine in a good state of tune.
Clean plugs and proper ignition.
Same with carb; spotless and set correctly.
Very nice.
Or for carb, ditch those s&s shit boxes or old bending carbs and slap a mikuni on them ol haeys and they really come to life and the sound of the engine sucking air is a bonus.
Yes for the Mikuni kits. Very good upgrade.
@@donhenderson5100 yes it is. I'll never want another $&$ carb. They're junk and too expensive. Thr miki is cheap and easy
S&S stands for "Spit & Sputter"
1981 xs650 bobber owner. Kickstarter is the only way to go. Nothing like pulling up to new riders and kick starting a bike. Love the shovelhead vids. Anxiously waiting for the next hardtail build in the new year Merry Christmas to all the Lane Splitters out there
No it's really not. There's this badass thing to save knees, ankles and pride. It's called an electric starter. Sure, if you're so cool you have to take front brakes off, hack up some makeshift hardtail, remove the fenders, make it look like shit to call it a bobber, yeah man, kick start is the way. Some day, you'll grow up and realize you can ride a lot longer rides with suspension, brakes and fenders. I've had rigids with no fenders and kick start only. Fun and cool for a minute. Comparing a Japanese kick only to an old Harley is 3 worlds of difference. While you're attempting and failing to look cool, I'm laughing. My 73 shovelhead is kick or electric leg. Since I can tune a Harley-Davidson, I can kick it easily or just reach and hit the button. Come holler at me when you can and do kick 98-100 cubic inch, high compression old Harleys and tell me how kickers are the only way. Whata dweebert
Nothing like it til it takes 50 kicks....and they ask you if you wanna try and bum start it.
An XS650 you have to kick start it, because the electric starter was junk. I had a 72.
@iccus62 Yeah when it starts acting like a Bultaco and it cranks when IT
Nothing like pulling up to new riders, and then starting your bike. Yeah man.
I was once told by a owner "You always have to watch for everything engine related being OK and fix it immediatly if necessary to keep it reliable." No "I will take care of it later".
That is genuinely the best looking bike I have ever seen
This is music to my soul
Nothing in the world will have my heart the way a shovel head does ❤️
Beautiful 🍻
I love this bike!!
Great job!!❤
Yes, proper kick start position. It sounds and looks great.
Very Cool! Keeping kick starts alive! 😎 🆒️ Great bike. Sounds amazing 👏
So sweet! Keep Shovelin'!
ABSOLUTE 💯 LOVE.....IT...THE SOUND WITH 1'3/4" PIPES!
Beautiful sound 😊
The sound of horses running bro! 👍🏍
I have to go for one of these. Here is the deep heart of riding a Harley.
Beautiful sound
Sounds great!
Shovels sound GREAT, especially with (semi)- open pipes!!
Sounds sooo friggin good!
Этот звук… ну просто песня 🎶🎶🎶🎶
Beautiful ❤
Beautiful bike!
Gorgeous bike man
Looks and sounds great
Definitely dialed in my man.
Aqui no Brasil é só biz,pop,fan,broz só tranqueira
Wow, that's fantastic.
Well done son, got her right. Timing- Idle- enrichment kick it over turn key on- get it on top. They say a shovelhead says potato potato potato. But.
I've always thought it sounded more like, Giddy up giddy up giddy up 🌬✌️
Miss you All.
To the Harleys of the world.
You make my world spin.
Thank you.
Forever in your debt.
Sarah Emily Carlson
You save my life every second.❤️❤️⭐
Perfection.
Perfekter Start 😊👌
Nice scooter. Just waiting too get one of my own
Harmonic poetry ❤
sounds like heaven
& it starts right up.sounds good man
That bike rules
Man, that cold start!
LOVE THAT SOUND.
OLD HARLEY PHOTOS
Nothing sounds like a shovel with straight pipes
That’s called a good tune, well done.
Que coisa linda
Shovelhead forever ❤❤❤
Lovely 👍 the new ones don't have any character it's hard to pick these engines up now everyone is hanging on to them and are very desirable
Music is my ears
Great video!
Man you build some pretty cool shit. I bought my first Harley last night, I'm so damn excited to tear into her
Congratulations! Wish the best of luck for both of you.
What a beast!!!!
Love the bike I would like to see a spring of front end and a narrow front wheel but awesome bike nonetheless
The true sound of a HD PERIOD
😻🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌
Prefect!
The real Zombie of Gta 4
Badass bike
No 1 motor Sound❤
Good decision of putting a decompressor❤
Nice shovel bruv👍
Man thats a good looking bike
Nice.
I remember!
sounds good!
Que bien que está!!!
What a beautiful bike
Awesome
Panhead bottom end shovel sweet
glad you spun the fender mounts off the front forksss. s
Takes a real man to kickstart without jumping on it.
Remember compression can be different in a pan or knuckle etc... I grew up in the 70s when almost all bikes were kick start. Some easier than others. I never saw guys or gals kick on one side ( which I see alot now, with younger riders today) so great to see him do it this way! But moral of story, is do it how it works for you 👍
It's worn out no compression left
Tennis shoes is dead giveaway
😍😍😍
Things of joy a fine tuned bike
Hell yeah
What a sweet idle
Never seen a shovel start so easy 🥲😂
🔥🔥🔥
SWEET, LOVE THAT CHOP!
Shovels rule!!
Old generator shovel, nice
I'm peeing boiling water when I hear that engine sound
Way cool!!!!
I need to learn to tune my 74 to be a 1 kick wonder...
Nice
What front tire you running?
Looks dope
How does the s&s carb perform perform with that air cleaner? Any tuning issues? Flat spots? Etc. I’m thinking about putting one on my bike.
🥵 i love that Sound
Now that's how you start a motorcycle!!
Looks really good bro do you ever think about maybe some old school mags on it they have a beautiful Christmas with your family and your buddies 😁❤️💙
I've always wondered, if the clutch is pulled will it keep it from kicking back?
The best Harley project. Myth.
Sweet ride…
People seem to forget shovel head start better cold lol
nice bike
Cuál es el motivo de no poner arranque eléctrico?
there was a dispute on the internet about the s&s shovelhead, about its quality and "originality", they say it's not the same engine that was in 69, and that if you want a real engine, look for the original. A question for people who understand this topic (I myself am a young, inexperienced fan of hd, and I dream of getting one): is this true?
What front fork set up are you running?
Cute... I say that out of pure jealousy. Beautiful bike.
UA-cam is telling us that these bikes are more fun to start than to ride.
👍
Beautiful but I would think you have to adjust your riding style with no front brake.
She's alive!
🐎
That shit is so gangster! I fucking love it!
Is it a '66?' '67? '68 or '69?