As a EVO softail owner, I agree 84 was significant in the softail story as the first year and its exclusion from this video only points to its dominant presence in my upcoming 90’s video!
@@neildewitt2869 AMF was done in 1982. And for all the AMF haters, without them buying the company in 1969, there would be no H-D today. They dumped money into the company. Everyone knows, quality wasn't great by the mid seventies. AMF served a purpose. They put the money into the development of the EVO. Along with engineers from Porsche.
I would almost say the glory days of Harley Davidson are actually now, being that in 1980 Harley Davidson almost went out if business, and it was the 1985 introduction of the Evolution block head motor that saved them. Even in the 1990s it was almost impossible to buy a new H-D being that demand exceeded supply, and everyone had to either buy used, or get on a waiting list, or buy a UJM or (Universal Japanese Motorcycle). So ACTUALLY, looking around today I see far more Harleys on the road than I ever did in the past. I myself when I first started riding in 1994, easily found a 92' GSXR 750 for a first road bike, where as HD there were only run down worn out old club bikes available.
I started my harley adventure in 1988 with a sportster xls from 81 . Now 36 years later still riding a harley . From sportster to shovelhead to evo and now twincam. ❤❤
That’s awesome me too. I tried to get the 1988 heritage in blue berries and crème but couldn’t. Should have got the sportster like you did. Instead I got a Honda shadow. It took till 1994 to get my first hog, a 1992 FXRS-convertible. Been collecting Harley’s ever since.
Too bad HD couldn't figure out how to put more belt tension on the primary belt. That drove them to design the garbage "Cowpie" transmission as a result.
Nice Video, Thank You. The ultimate for me was (not featured) was the 1983 FXDG- disk glide. The 1st "willie G" 1st 1 piece wheel, raked fron forks-extended 2". PPG color changing PP&G Oxblood maroon paint, black motor, black pipes color matched panted primary, timing cover and back sprocket. Belt primary-belt drive. 830 produced way cool.....still have mine (since 2001) daily rider!
My first new Harley was an 88 FXRS. I loved it but didn't realize at the time just how great it was. Sold it and bought an 89 Softail Custom. One of the only bikes I regret selling.
Ohh, what a first bike to have. I saw an 87 for $8999 with $45k miles at a dealer recently, about what you would have paid for a brand new one back in the day. Owning a 96 softail myself I do get to enjoy that 80 ci EVO lope on a regular basis.
@@KennyQuestShow I love the fact I can do all my own work and it’s not so complicated, nothing really beats the sound of a good running shovel imo and it’s like I’m riding a piece of history every time I throw a leg over it. I wanted an 81 cause that’s when I was born but could only find a 83 lol
Great video, didn't appreciate the FXRP with the fixed fairing when they first came out. I believe they were wind tunnel tested and didn't fit what I thought a Harley fairing should look like. Was at the Harley Museum in 2022 and had a great conversion with a retired Miami-Dade motor officer that said they were a great bike for law enforcement and rode them after switching from the Kawasaki 1000.
It’s pretty cool to chat with those who rode them back in the day and also to see how the up and coming bike builders have embraced them in the custom scene. Thanks for watching & commenting!
Actually it’s a waffle head. The folks at prism supply converted a FXLRS. Clean Footage of an FXRP build is tough to come by, so I took “Hollywood” privilege to help reinforce the narration.
I currently ride one of Harley Davidson’s rarest bikes the 1983 FXDG. Designed by WillyG. For Willy G. Twin belt. Approximately 800 built, one year only.
Nope, the video shows the FXRDG which is not the Willie G special. The 1983 FXDG is the Willie G special. It's a shovelhead with dual belt. I also have a (stock) 1983 FXDG, got 2 shorts on my channel. It is rarer than the FXRDG.
I have a 1994 Electra Glide classic with 126000 original miles. It has never been torn down. It makes good power, rides well, stops well, and doesn’t leak oil. :):)I will ride her until I die.
@KennyQuestShow Yes electric and kick. Had to kick start in Japan & Philippines. Electric start went out just before Squadron got moved to USS Midway in 87.
I owned an 80 FLT, an enjoyable highway bike. That fugly fairing was nice to have in the cold Alberta late season weather but I never liked the appearance of the instrument cluster.
The gauge cluster hung to the handle bars did appear to be a work around, eventually the gauges made it into the fairing. Today it’s one large video screen
I’m Looking forward to riding an FXR, I have an EVO softail so I know I like the engine if it handles like everyone says I may forgo an M8 lowrider S in favor of an FXR
I loved the Tour Glide. I was a young adult then. I think the 1970s Vindicator fairing was better but the Vetter factory burned down destroying all the molds. I still ride a 1988 Electra Glide Classic.
Thank you. I do have a couple more videos in this series;!! Tomorrow nights video I took kind of a break. To discuss something just as important! Hope you join us!!
@KennyQuestShow most people will argue that and say that's BS. I'm a member of many Road Glide forums, and you can research that and find it if you were to Google.... "Complete History of the Road Glide". Most every casting number for the 5 speed bikes of the 80's through 1998 all have a "dash 79" part number on them. On a side note I personally have NEVER seen a 1979 FLT Tour Glide. Apparently, there are a few out there.
I have a 1984 FXRT that's a daily rider in summer! I had a 1986 FLTC I PUT 80,000 miles on it before trading for a 2013 FLTRU. This bike is too new, and i can't remember all the bells and whistles. Its a nice ride but IDK😅
@KennyQuestShow My '84 FXRT was a mid year and had the EVO motor. Never had a lick of trouble with it till I laid her down. Then rear jug over heated. Rebuilt it and after a few years got it all fixed back up to where I finally had to hone and go ten over on pistons and a S&S carb. Took electronic ignition off went to points but to get point in Alaska was a pain so finally went back to electronic ignition again. Only big problem was finding a ring gear. It's a press fit and it started spinning on the clutch plate. Finally found one and changed it out. I love that bike. It has everything that it needs. Jump on hit starter switch and go. Check oil put gas in it. Change tires and battery as needed.
Guilty as charged, 1985 Yamaha V▪︎Max, imagine my suprise when Harley dropped the V▪︎Rod shown at the Dallas convention center in the early 2000's, and while we are on the subject there still pushing the V▪︎Rod, revolution max, using the Sportster name, and who ordered a rally bike hot of the CVO line, what the...
At the time of the video production which was 2024 the 107 was the latest entry level model price point, albeit a 2023 model, it was available at the dealers (and still is, lol) , a few days after my video drop HD dropped their own video with the updated line that eliminated the 107. It wasn’t an error I just didn’t have advance knowledge of the new line up changes.
Talks about 1980s Harley Davidsons, shows the latest model lineup. And if you are still too petty to understand why Harley Davidson is still king, then you probably also fail to understand why 124 ft lbs of torque is the "performance" a large man riding with his wife on the back is looking for... Dont forget her luggage. And no, your 85 ft lbs of torque BMW 1200GS is not gonna cut it, besides that the crank is parallel not longitudinal placed.
@KennyQuestShow yeah, they started doing a lot better in the 90's albeit they couldn't get the pinstriping to match. I have 2 original paint bikes with messed up pinstripes. One is pink and should be red and the other has the colors flipped on the gas tank. Apparently this was a problem back in the 90's lol
The 1984 softail was pretty significant also. The first to showcase the EVO engine and the hard tail look with the hidden shocks.
As a EVO softail owner, I agree 84 was significant in the softail story as the first year and its exclusion from this video only points to its dominant presence in my upcoming 90’s video!
My '84 FXRT is an EVO( mid year) so it's the bike that brought Harley back from AMF.
@@neildewitt2869awesome!
@@neildewitt2869 AMF was done in 1982. And for all the AMF haters, without them buying the company in 1969, there would be no H-D today. They dumped money into the company. Everyone knows, quality wasn't great by the mid seventies. AMF served a purpose. They put the money into the development of the EVO. Along with engineers from Porsche.
I would almost say the glory days of Harley Davidson are actually now, being that in 1980 Harley Davidson almost went out if business, and it was the 1985 introduction of the Evolution block head motor that saved them. Even in the 1990s it was almost impossible to buy a new H-D being that demand exceeded supply, and everyone had to either buy used, or get on a waiting list, or buy a UJM or (Universal Japanese Motorcycle). So ACTUALLY, looking around today I see far more Harleys on the road than I ever did in the past. I myself when I first started riding in 1994, easily found a 92' GSXR 750 for a first road bike, where as HD there were only run down worn out old club bikes available.
This was one of the best damn videos on Harleys I ever seen!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!
Thank you very much!
the 80s FLT Tour Glide is lovely. I didn't realize the modern Road Glide had a history.
Me neither until I took a deeper dive into HD’s past. Thanks for watching!
The tour glide is awesome
@@travisthiessen3570vintage gold 🌟
@@KennyQuestShow 100%
I bought an 80 80 flt a couple years ago. Kinda on a whim.
It’s kinda rough and kind of a crate compared to my 16 Chief but I keep it😉
I owned a new 83 xlx and quite a few other 80's harleys thru the years,great video thanks.
Nice! I’d love to have an iron head from that era!
It’s honestly amazing that the pricing is the same today(adjusted for inflation) for the Tour Glide. I expected at least some kind of increase!
I was very surprised!
I started my harley adventure in 1988 with a sportster xls from 81 .
Now 36 years later still riding a harley .
From sportster to shovelhead to evo and now twincam. ❤❤
Arguably you experienced the golden era as it happened! That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
That’s awesome me too. I tried to get the 1988 heritage in blue berries and crème but couldn’t. Should have got the sportster like you did. Instead I got a Honda shadow. It took till 1994 to get my first hog, a 1992 FXRS-convertible. Been collecting Harley’s ever since.
I’m partial to the 1980 FX Sturgis, basically a FX Lowrider with special badging
Great bike. Billy Lane has been featuring his lately on his Choppers Inc channel. I’ve been enjoying that series.
That was a beauty
Got a stock 81 and 82 Sturgis...
Too bad HD couldn't figure out how to put more belt tension on the primary belt. That drove them to design the garbage "Cowpie" transmission as a result.
Nice Video, Thank You. The ultimate for me was (not featured) was the 1983 FXDG- disk glide. The 1st "willie G" 1st 1 piece wheel, raked fron forks-extended 2". PPG color changing PP&G Oxblood maroon paint, black motor, black pipes color matched panted primary, timing cover and back sprocket. Belt primary-belt drive. 830 produced way cool.....still have mine (since 2001) daily rider!
Thank you. Yeah the does sound like an awesome model!
Thank you for including the XR 1000.
It’s an awesome bike without it, many future models wouldn’t have existed
Coolest most impractical bike Harley ever made!
Love the shots goin thru del mar n oside. FXRs for life!!
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Great video, man. I never knew a lot this about HD gotta catch up with your other vids and I really dig these types of videos 🤙
Thanks man! I like making these because I learn so much by the research. I hope all is well!
My first new Harley was an 88 FXRS. I loved it but didn't realize at the time just how great it was. Sold it and bought an 89 Softail Custom. One of the only bikes I regret selling.
Ohh, what a first bike to have. I saw an 87 for $8999 with $45k miles at a dealer recently, about what you would have paid for a brand new one back in the day. Owning a 96 softail myself I do get to enjoy that 80 ci EVO lope on a regular basis.
I have a 1983 fxr shovelhead that I bought after I sold my 2018 Dyna Lowrider S and don’t regret it even a little
Nice! What makes the FXR better for you over that dyna FXDLRS?
@@KennyQuestShow I love the fact I can do all my own work and it’s not so complicated, nothing really beats the sound of a good running shovel imo and it’s like I’m riding a piece of history every time I throw a leg over it. I wanted an 81 cause that’s when I was born but could only find a 83 lol
@@travisthiessen3570there ya go, I get you. I feel the same way about my 96’ softail. I’d rather ride vintage.
Great video, didn't appreciate the FXRP with the fixed fairing when they first came out. I believe they were wind tunnel tested and didn't fit what I thought a Harley fairing should look like. Was at the Harley Museum in 2022 and had a great conversion with a retired Miami-Dade motor officer that said they were a great bike for law enforcement and rode them after switching from the Kawasaki 1000.
It’s pretty cool to chat with those who rode them back in the day and also to see how the up and coming bike builders have embraced them in the custom scene. Thanks for watching & commenting!
1992 FXDC evolution !!! And a new 2020 FLTRK!!! Best of both worlds!
Great combination of bikes!
Speaking of "Restomod" that FXRP @13:20 with the flashing Police lighting is a nice lookin Twin Cam
Actually it’s a waffle head. The folks at prism supply converted a FXLRS. Clean Footage of an FXRP build is tough to come by, so I took “Hollywood” privilege to help reinforce the narration.
@@KennyQuestShow waffle head? LOL
@@kennethwise7108 Yeah somebody assigned the name Wafflehead to the M8, the heads look like waffle cones.
@@KennyQuestShow cool
Kinda dig the 2020 fdxr myself.. i would love to get a hold of a fxr3
Oh that would be a sweet score!
They also had a shovel head fxr
They did the first couple of model years. Highly collectible in my area.
You are correct. 🥳 1982 I think. They were bad ass,after riding 73 FX.😲🤓
I currently ride one of Harley Davidson’s rarest bikes the 1983 FXDG. Designed by WillyG. For Willy G. Twin belt. Approximately 800 built, one year only.
Yes I featured it in the video. It’s very rare and IMO the best FXR offered in the 80’s.
Nope, the video shows the FXRDG which is not the Willie G special. The 1983 FXDG is the Willie G special. It's a shovelhead with dual belt. I also have a (stock) 1983 FXDG, got 2 shorts on my channel. It is rarer than the FXRDG.
Had issues with the inability to adjust the primary belt and then had to design another transmission just to make it all work (cowpie transmission)
The rarest Harley is a stock Harley😂
I have a 1994 Electra Glide classic with 126000 original miles. It has never been torn down. It makes good power, rides well, stops well, and doesn’t leak oil. :):)I will ride her until I die.
That’s awesome! How does it do on the interstate? Is the sweet spot 70-75 mph?
@@KennyQuestShow Yes sir!!! The sweet spot is 70-75 mph. It probably could do a bit more. I don’t because of my personal limits.
I had a 1980 Sportster, now I ride a 1983 FXWG.
Nice! Shovel wide glide, that’s bad ass! 4 speed kick & electric, right?
@KennyQuestShow Yes electric and kick. Had to kick start in Japan & Philippines. Electric start went out just before Squadron got moved to USS Midway in 87.
@@arthurleino hell yeah.
I owned an 80 FLT, an enjoyable highway bike. That fugly fairing was nice to have in the cold Alberta late season weather but I never liked the appearance of the instrument cluster.
The gauge cluster hung to the handle bars did appear to be a work around, eventually the gauges made it into the fairing. Today it’s one large video screen
@@KennyQuestShow I know many like that video screen but it just aint for me.
@@thomasborger6548I prefer analog gauges!
I got an 1984 FXRP stock never police owned .. it’s a great bike
Wow! That’s awesome. Hold onto that one!
I am one of those people who claim the FXR was the best handling bike HD ever made. The new Softails are not too far behind imo
I’m Looking forward to riding an FXR, I have an EVO softail so I know I like the engine if it handles like everyone says I may forgo an M8 lowrider S in favor of an FXR
I owned a 90 FXR it was a very nice handling bike.
What year was your favorite? I still haven’t owned a FXR but I’m currently looking to add one to my lineup
Never had a FXR, 85 lowrider was mine for decades. Currently on a 20 softail standard, by far my most comfortable and best handling scooter.
I didnt like it!@@KennyQuestShow
A video by a real person and not A.I. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I keep it real here!
Fxr4 in 2000 was the last evo .I'm lucky enough to own one
Thankful the MT500 program ending in York made way for these limited run models
I loved the Tour Glide. I was a young adult then. I think the 1970s Vindicator fairing was better but the Vetter factory burned down destroying all the molds. I still ride a 1988 Electra Glide Classic.
I just learned about the Vetter story. He’s still kicking designs out the door. Sadly that fire pushed Honda and HD to find alternative designs.
The X-R 1000 is so badass solid I have too get one or the X-R 750 is even better 💪🐐🔥
Would love to flat track a XR750 someday! Awesome bikes
Digging your videos kenny!!! Gonna give you a sub!!! Great stuff!! I got a very small channel which i started on a 84 tour glide first gen evo!!!!
Thank you Tbone! I subbed back, yeah I commented on your 60s / 70s video a few days ago, I enjoyed it.
Thank you. I do have a couple more videos in this series;!! Tomorrow nights video I took kind of a break. To discuss something just as important! Hope you join us!!
The Tour Glide was introduced in 1979 and only 19 FLT's were produced that year. In the following year Harley produced 4480.
Good to know! I did not come across that tidbit in my research!
@KennyQuestShow most people will argue that and say that's BS. I'm a member of many Road Glide forums, and you can research that and find it if you were to Google.... "Complete History of the Road Glide".
Most every casting number for the 5 speed bikes of the 80's through 1998 all have a "dash 79" part number on them. On a side note I personally have NEVER seen a 1979 FLT Tour Glide. Apparently, there are a few out there.
😂 when Harley was king!!!!! How times have changed,...
HD is coming back!
I have a 1984 FXRT that's a daily rider in summer! I had a 1986 FLTC I PUT 80,000 miles on it before trading for a 2013 FLTRU. This bike is too new, and i can't remember all the bells and whistles. Its a nice ride but IDK😅
I can relate, my evo sporty is my commmuter and my evo softail my tourer, no bells and no whistles!
@KennyQuestShow My '84 FXRT was a mid year and had the EVO motor. Never had a lick of trouble with it till I laid her down. Then rear jug over heated. Rebuilt it and after a few years got it all fixed back up to where I finally had to hone and go ten over on pistons and a S&S carb. Took electronic ignition off went to points but to get point in Alaska was a pain so finally went back to electronic ignition again. Only big problem was finding a ring gear. It's a press fit and it started spinning on the clutch plate. Finally found one and changed it out. I love that bike. It has everything that it needs. Jump on hit starter switch and go. Check oil put gas in it. Change tires and battery as needed.
Makes a video about Harley Davidson Bikes.
Proceeds to show a Honda Shadow in the first frame 😂😂
Stock video gods were unkind to me on “riders mounting a motorcycle” 😂
You better look again bud that Honda's got a shovel head in it
@@jimmyflowers6597 wrong, do not pass go, do not collect $200.
Guilty as charged, 1985 Yamaha V▪︎Max, imagine my suprise when Harley dropped the V▪︎Rod shown at the Dallas convention center in the early 2000's, and while we are on the subject there still pushing the V▪︎Rod, revolution max, using the Sportster name, and who ordered a rally bike hot of the CVO line, what the...
I’m of the conviction, having ridden them both, and even though it has only 5 gears, the VROD is more bike than the Sportster S.
Porsche there is no substitute
@@tomkarnes69that’s the difference
2024 RG doesn’t come with a 107, only the 117 and its msrp is $25,999. But it’s a great video. Love motorcycle history.
At the time of the video production which was 2024 the 107 was the latest entry level model price point, albeit a 2023 model, it was available at the dealers (and still is, lol) , a few days after my video drop HD dropped their own video with the updated line that eliminated the 107. It wasn’t an error I just didn’t have advance knowledge of the new line up changes.
@@KennyQuestShow I get it, but you said a 2024 model with a 107… either way, good video.
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Much love brother, thanks!
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Just an observation, the very first bike pictured in the video is not a Harley...
Correct. I used stock footage. I apologize for any inconvenience
FXDC 1992 and FLTRK 2020.
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Best thing Harley did in the 80,s was to get rid of the crap shovel & bring out the evo .
That was an important evolution (sorry couldn’t resist). Funny how the M8 is more similar to the EVO than the TC. Never should have stopped making it,
1981 fxwg. First year Harley bought back the business from amf
Love the wide glide, it’s like a factory built chopper!
@@KennyQuestShow good video and vibes mate 👍🤘
Talks about 1980s Harley Davidsons, shows the latest model lineup. And if you are still too petty to understand why Harley Davidson is still king, then you probably also fail to understand why 124 ft lbs of torque is the "performance" a large man riding with his wife on the back is looking for... Dont forget her luggage. And no, your 85 ft lbs of torque BMW 1200GS is not gonna cut it, besides that the crank is parallel not longitudinal placed.
Good points!
Getting hammered by Lucifer ? Lol
The fastest sportster ever at Daytona!
Harley sucked in the '80s but they sure do rule in the 2024
They’ve come a long way
@@KennyQuestShowhad 70s and 80s HDs loved them all. Nice video.
Earlier HDs had such horrible paint jobs. Wavy as the ocean
Paint has improved since then for sure. My 1996 and my 2021 look equal in my opinion
@KennyQuestShow yeah, they started doing a lot better in the 90's albeit they couldn't get the pinstriping to match. I have 2 original paint bikes with messed up pinstripes. One is pink and should be red and the other has the colors flipped on the gas tank. Apparently this was a problem back in the 90's lol
on my 96 there is a "gold" pinstripe, however some reported it to be yellow. Later in the same model year the switched to silver.
@@KennyQuestShow haaaa what a shame