I love it! That slow motion and bell chime just before it kicks over... Priceless! Then it sounds amazing! We are in the process of rebuilding my father's 70's style chopper. It started life as a 1963 Duo Glide but he chopped it after an accident in the last 60's. It hasn't run since the mid 80's but we should have it back on the road in the spring.
In my opinion, the best looking Harley motor is the Panhead, best running is the EVO, but the very best sounding Harley motor is by far the big twin Shovelheads. Well done mam.
I had a '78 1/2 FX Glide that came with a learning curve, after which kick-starting wasn't an issue. It was an AMFer, of course, but it never leaked oil and I never had anything beyond routine maintenance issues that go with time and miles
@@davidmaclane5487 NOT MINE, the shovel is the last of the real metal engines,the evolution was a advertising ploy,and they got cheaper as they progressed,gear driven,abuse taking sobs,you gotta put up with a little reality to enjoy the sound of real,own one find out
@@davidmaclane5487 - To me it sounds like the Wright R-1820 nine cylinder radial engines I worked on in the Navy. US-2B Tracker with the NARU - Naval Air Reserve Unit, Naval Air Station Memphis TN.
@@mypronounismaster4450 nothing my point is the gear driven engines are best,the gear whine is better than the late chain driven bikes,chains wear,then chains wear the parts,fact
Obviously, I understand why people would want a starter. But an old skool kicker is just so awesome. Then you get rewarded with that sweet shovelhead soundtrack. Like a choir singing "Halleluyah"
I"m not a big guy,5-9",175.I rode a 1982 shovel,hardtail,wide glide for 12 years.I had kick & electric start,it was a "Stroker motor,S&S internals.Cold,2 kicks everytime.Warm,maybe 1 or 2,if I F"d it up,maybe 12.The thing that alway"s gets me is how they alway"s get on the right side of the bike and come down on that kick starter with all they got,totally unnecessary,that"s all "drama".I was alway"s asked"how can you ride a rigid?,that thing must kill you."No again,you just have to learn to relax"Went on many long runs and listened to "Softtail riders whining about their backs,my answer,"Nothing rides like a hardtail"!
You're welcome. I've built and ridden choppers since the 1960s. I don't ride anymore. For me, people who drive in America don't care about how they drive these days. I don't build bikes anymore -- it's too expensive. Ride safe.
Yeah it is less ergonomic but we do it for pure looks. You are both negative minded and lack basic perception. Body weight is centered over the kicker providing the most kick power. Guess you did not notice he is putting his full body weight on the kicker. Anyway, Ever see someone start a Yamaha XT/TT500? I have heard way more injury stories from those and BSA 441's and B50's than any Harley. Welcome to the world...please drive thru.
There is a reason & there will be reasons, more than just one, everyone will say this is how your meant to do & so on. Type in how to kick start shovelled at the top & do a search. I think you have to crank it a couple of times before you, turn the petrol on & pull the chock out & then you crank it again & it should start, thats what pick up from watching or something like this.
Is these bikes have no rear shock absorbers ? If not , it is very uncomfortable to ride.can any one tell me .here in Sri Lanka we dont have harley bikes.
From the 60s to the 80s a sporty tank on a chopper was pretty standard. You lose close to 20 lbs of tippy top heavy weight compared to a split tank and dash, a couple of potential fuel leaks, and the hassle of the split tank mount installation if you alter the backbone. Besides, it gave you an excuse to stop for a beer every hour or so, lol
Интересно нужно ли американцам говорить что холостой ход никто не дрочит вот так, его один раз настраивают и только зимой чуть выше делают, а они чуть ли не в каждом видике про эти чопперы их теребят
