Just got her back together again and made some new exhaust pipe extensions. Nathan made the pipes out of "leftovers" I had laying around and Scott cut me some new extensions for out the back.
From time to time you're going to have to strap on a Go-Pro, and take us for a ride. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would appreciate that. Thanks for the video.
you prolly dont give a shit but does anybody know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
I grew up playing with tools in the floor of my grandfather's garages. They both taught me so much about motors and general shadetree mechanic work. So glad guys like you are continuing to hand down knowledge to the younger generations. She sounds amazing. Hope you get back on the road soon.
Mike, I can’t even put into words how much I love your videos. Thank you for doing you’re thing and letting us watch! Your videos are the light in my dark times and I thank you!
Your gonna make me cry. I had a 71 FLH in pearl white. S& S everything ,from the flywheels to the carb. I road that bike for 20 plus years and all over CD the Americas. That's a real motorcycle you can take anywhere. Now I e got a Kawasaki. It's ok. You have a nice version of the one bike I wish I could have hung on to.
I was lucky enough to come over from Australia in 1981 to Orange County to buy an FXB Sturgis with the shovelhead and the dealer had already removed the hamcan for a round air-cleaner also some shotgun pipes.
Hey, Mike! What a beautiful looking and sounding bike. You’re like Bob Ross of motorcycles. It’s really nice to listen to your voice and your motorcycles 👍🏻
sounds great nothing like the sound of an old Shovel I have a side car on my 76 my German shepherd loves going for rides.pipes should be good back like that for your dog she will love it.see you on the road
Sweet sweet music! I love the sound of a shovel. My father bought his '68 in '78 and now im riding it. Nothing ever feels as good as riding that bike. Its the green/birch color and although its not my favorite, id never change it. Eventhough i have seen some sweet dark green/white FLH's
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. So much knowledge has been lost throughout time regarding vintage and antique vehicles because of people not passing down there experience with them.
The smile on your face when you were standing behind the machine you lovingly built says more than your whole dialogue! sweet thumper, music to my ears as well.
She's a beauty Mike...both your bike and Sonia that is! Love your air cleaner cover by the way! Great to see the SU carb and those very thoughtful pipes too...she's a beautiful sounding bike Mike! All the best mate...and see ya out on the road with Sonia one day! Incidentally, that's my wife's name too! Regards, Mitch
Mike, That bike is nothing but an eyeful to behold! You say she is a bit temperamental. And that’s all right.. still digging her the ape’s are an eye pleaser as well.
Oh, I love the sound of any well tuned old Harley. Nothing sounds like a good running Shovel. Nothing sounds like good running Knuckle. Nothing sounds like a good running Pan. Can't wait to make music with a good running Big Flathead. It's all love to me.
Very sweet running Shovel ... and yes the summer is here ,here in Ireland today is a wonderful day ,,we have just had 3 months of lock down opened again ,, we still have big limits on life ,,but it feels wonderful to be able to ride again . I have watched all your great videos form way back and always enjoy so much ,, Please keep up your wonderful calm and peaceful videos, I always find your voice soothing and the way you explain things easy to follow, ride safe ..Charlie from Ireland .. PS.. your notifications seem to be working fine.
OK Mike this is wild, I just showed my wife your channel and showed her this bike and your panhead and I said that is a beautiful bike but I want to hear it run ...and bam...here you are
she is soooo sweet !! thanks hope mine 1981/ 80 sounds that good hopping to finish her this winter to hot to work in the garage in summer . thanks mike
In my small hometown, circa 1978, I knew of a guy who had an Electra-Glide. Was probably 1969-71 vintage. Looked a lot like yours, including color. He removed everything extraneous, including all extra lighting and turn signals. But he kept the original handlebars, brushed metal headlight nacelle, fenders and wheels. Might've also kept the foot-boards. He'd installed drag pipes and a classic thin Sportster seat. I don't think it qualified as a bobber. Just a sleek and simple meat n' potatoes machine. This was the golden age of Japanese four-cylinder sport bikes like the Kawasaki Z1 and the Honda 750F. Man, that Harley was a standout! Once when nobody was around I threw a leg over it, sat on the seat and lifted it off its side-stand. I marveled at the perfect balance in spite of its weight! Forty-some-odd years later -- thanks for this video and for sparking to life a great memory.
Love the videos Mike! Beautiful bike and sounds great, for a future video idea I was wondering if you could do a video on a springer front end showing maintenance and adjustments. Thank you!
Hey Mike I'm new to your channel, its excellent, as I just bought another Flh shovel, a 76 this time im waiting delivery, im 51 and haven't ridden for ten years. I watch your channel with much enthusiasm example seating valves was interesting, I had my valve stems hard chromed on my 73 shovel, I was told shovel valves don't really rotate so the hard chroming helps prevent wear on stems... Live to Ride forever brother.
Yah, me too. But each type is a little different. Pans and Shovels don't sound alike and Knuckles really stand alone. A Flathead is different yet. And an old Indian (1953 and earlier Twins) is something else again.
That's a very beautiful bike Mike hope you got some riding in I did it was like a hundred degrees out here in Texas Saturday but I got home about 3 so it was all good hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe safe is the key anyway have a great one and keep them video going I love them
Sweet sounding bike... My 75 FXE has a Thunderheader on it. It's a tad bit loud... It's eventually going to my daughter when she's old enough. I'm going to have to get another one... Not a bad delima to have. Great video & as always be well.
Well Mr. Pacific, you got yourself a pretty lady there and I'm sure she'll be thankful you got rid of the fishtails. Though the fishtails are cool, I do like the looks of a clean set of drags, nice classic look. The Road bike sounds healthy, no surprise there, I wouldn't expect anything less. Take care of yourself Mike.
Well you inspire me to work on my Shovel, shame on me I’ve never touched it mechanically, I know my bad. Had it built in 1996 rode for awhile then dived off into the Evo world. I sold my shovel and it was gone 15 years. The buddy of mine that built it called me on day to tell me he was talking with the guy that bought it and had ridden it to his house. Wellllllll, I bought it back. Now that I learned my lesson not to ever get rid of your Shovel I would like to get her up and running properly again. Thanks for your help and inspiration, ride safe and stay cool. May God Bless. I’m sure I’ll be asking lots of questions.
My buddy has and rides daily a 76 and a 77, I would love to own a shovel but I'm not very mechanical inclined and they need alot of love, maybe some day see u on the rode ,be safe
