1972 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide (in blue)! [visit 18 of 31]

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July 12, 2020: It was great to see Ron again, this time onboard his 1972 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide. It's such a great story how he came across this iconic Harley Davidson from the 1970's - the Electraglide. And of course, it has to be blue!
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@PaulP999 3 ай бұрын

"you wanna trade up?" - "yeah, ok, ....which two bikes are you gonna give me?"

@plotholedetective4166 3 жыл бұрын

I got a 69 flh electraglide shriners edition, red and white with less than 4k miles. They are awesome

@plotholedetective4166 3 жыл бұрын

Just uploaded a video of the first start up in 15 years! Such a feeling of accomplishment

@rickwidlund1327 2 жыл бұрын

Great bike, ive got a 79' Superglide. Bought it in 1990, still have it.

@joem6360 3 жыл бұрын

Got to love the 72' flh. Blue since 72 my dad always said. I'm 29 and that beautiful machine has been in my family before me and will be after me. The 72 flh and 68 gto will always be in my heart because of him.

@allenrussell1947 2 ай бұрын

I have a twin cam Electra Glide but when I was a kid in the 1970s that was the motorcycle I wanted. Beautiful!!!!

@larryfromwisconsin9970 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. In the late 1970s I had a 1973 FL Police Special, former Indianapolis Police bike. It came with that identical solo seat. I put a king/queen seat on it and changed the floor boards to pegs. Mine had the Police Special jockey hand shift. I ended up selling it for college expenses. I miss her. Now I ride a 1988 Electra Glide Classic. The Evo motor has all the power that I need.

@RobertR1200rt Жыл бұрын

Awesome FLH If it wasn't for AMF there wood be no Harley Davidson

@hotwheel6663 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 75' FLH never left me stranded like many say AMF bikes do. Most people who bash AMF never had one just talk shit.

@cat_daddy 3 жыл бұрын

I knew guy's that worked at the factory who would disagree, maybe it was just political?

@daryllect6659 3 жыл бұрын

If you're talkin' Harley, you're talkin' shit. *_VROOM! VROOOOM! BLAT! POP! GUDDA GUDDA GUDDA BLAT! drip GUDDA GUDDA GUDDA POP! BLORT! drip wheeze GUDDA GUDDA GUDDA_*

@lots3799 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Also if it wasn't for the merger in June of 1969 there might not of been a harley today.

@daryllect6659 3 жыл бұрын

@@lots3799 _"...might not of been..."_ ? might not *_HAVE_* been

@lots3799 3 жыл бұрын

@@daryllect6659 I read an article that said if it wasn't for amf merging with Harley Davidson, they were going bankrupt. Therefore if they would have went under there's no telling what would have happened. I guess that means if you have no money to stay in business your Not producing. And if your not producing there's no motorcycles. So there might not have been none. There might not have been none. Google it.

@deantaylor1512 3 жыл бұрын

Soo nice ... proper Harley... Oh for a lottery win..🇬🇧😷👍

@PeterJUren 3 жыл бұрын

Another great story from the cul-de-sac. It just goes to show that it's not just the bikes that are special, but the people and stories behind the bikes. Thanks Mike

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Peter! It has been so much fun doing this little mini series and getting to hear the wonderful stories. Best wishes, Mike

@six-pack1332 3 ай бұрын

Nothing compares to the sound of a shovel.

@ericmowrey6872 3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this thinking "this guy's probably the same age as me...". Then he says he graduated HS in '71 and that confirmed it. Those old 'Lectra Glides are just so beautiful. AMF/Harleys got a lot of criticism, especially for quality control issues, and nearly sunk the company, but it appears your friend got one of the good ones...lucky man.

@rarebreed9208 3 жыл бұрын

I wish mine still had the factory paint job. I painted it Wild Plum metallic back in '81 and have left it like that ever since.

@firebearva 3 жыл бұрын

Great story. My first Harley was a new 1973 FX, SuperGlide back in the AMF days. First thing I bought was a service manual, LOL

@shovelheadpec 3 жыл бұрын

I'm The proud owner of a 1973 superglide

@shameless6963 Ай бұрын

Proud owner of a '77 FXE Super Glide 👍

@jdcastillocastillo3492 3 жыл бұрын

WOW,just gorgeous!!!!!!!!

@braysanborn6000 Жыл бұрын

We like the AMF years, easy to work and you get plenty of practice.

@coreylevenson 3 жыл бұрын

Classic look and sound.

@caspar0777 3 жыл бұрын

Very clean bike. Love that color. I'm riding now for 17 years a home made 1974 shovelhead. It's for me the most sympathetic engine Harley build. Cheers from France

@dandersonjr 3 жыл бұрын

I have an early 1969 Electra Glide pre AMF that my dad bought new in 69. I have other bikes but the Harley is my favorite although it gets ridden less than the others. Nice bike.

@lots3799 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1969 pan / shovel stock dresser. Amf merged in June 1969.

@vonryansexpress 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous machine . . .like an ocean liner on two wheels - I love it !

@dickjohnson4268 3 жыл бұрын

Where's the matching clear/blue (lower) windshield?? We had been riding all day and found the music fest in the Ozark town. We parked next to a 1957 Panhead (pink) and saw the saddle bags leaking water. The Korean Vet and his wife said their howdys, and we did ours. Then the Vet, Named "Moose" opened his leaking saddle bag and said "help yourselves." SCHLITZ on ICE!! We never made fun of a bagger again. I even put Bates bags on my '67 Sporty. Thanks for the memory jog videos, Mike.

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dick for the great story. Best wishes, Mike

@slowpokebr549 3 жыл бұрын

my favorite beer, it's getting hard to find

@toddschultzandkaysar3530 3 жыл бұрын

perfection..

@lorenzopartida1639 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike "BADASS" The year i was born.👍

@01sigman 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for posting it. I also have a 72 Electra Glide. Nice to see the old machine still being ridden and in its original condition.

@johnorchard9164 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see people having honest simple fun without any hang ups or politics involved have enjoyed mighty garage very much so happy biking and thanks very much

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks John! I really appreciate the kind words. Best wishes, Mike

@cazgerald9471 3 жыл бұрын

What a great history - and awesome survivor refurbished with care.

@HepcatHarley 3 жыл бұрын

My Harley is always fun to ride as Ron said. There's so many H-D haters out there but until you've ridden one you'll never understand. It must have been quite a wrench for the old guy to give up his cherished motorcycle but it looks like Ron will take care of it just fine.

@tovartexas 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Road King and my front fender is identical to yours. I love the fact that you can look at a bike as old as yours or as new as mine and people have a hard time telling them apart; they have such a timeless look. I chose my bike precisely for that reason; I like the simplicity of a pure ride. And you're right, the long headlight nacelle sticking out in front of you like the hood of an old Cadillac makes it feel like the perfect ride for those endless miles of cruising. Beautiful ride; love the color! I'm glad you're keeping it stock. Enjoy it!

@highvolts6620 3 жыл бұрын

Omg..... Is that a Softail, is it a Road King. Dam Millennials. Dealership: want to trade it in? You’d have to have friggin rocks in your head to trade in that beautiful piece of H.D. history for a new electronic ignition, computer programmed piece of crap they call H.D. now. This AMF has way more cool factor than any new Harley could ever have. Love the bike man.👍😎

@johnfarrar6715 3 жыл бұрын

High Volts: What's funny is that the dealer asked him if he wanted to "trade up", not trade in. That's the insulting part. These days, that's what dealers call it...trading up.

@mikerapp8163 Жыл бұрын

Great story and a very rare find. I have a 1970 Electra-glide. 1st year of the cone shovel. They are a hoot to own and ride. Thanks for posting.

@TheMightyGarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mike. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hoping to share a few more Vids on this bike in the future. I bet you're 70 electra-glide is a ton of fun. Cheers,

@servicarrider 3 жыл бұрын

I rode one just like that, same color, back in the day. I ran that thing all over the desert on dirt roads.

@keithbloom1476 3 жыл бұрын

By far this is my favorite harley ...

@doubledeuce5084 3 жыл бұрын

I started riding about the time this Harley was new, and wasn't ever a big Harley fan, but this is a beautiful example. I think the Shovelhead sound is unique and when one came up last summer, I acquired a new project. Not very far along with it, but would really like to find an original solo seat like this one has. Mine hasn't run in 15 or 20 years either, hopefully it will sound as nice as this one does, someday.

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your bike Greg. It sounds like a great project. Cheers, Mike

@kennethwise7108 3 жыл бұрын

Great story and bike

@jameshuffman835 3 жыл бұрын

Dam nice 72! I'm spoiled with the rear disc break on my 73!!

@johnorchard9164 3 жыл бұрын

Such nice people with no hang ups so refreshing thanks happy biking

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks John! It's all about the bikes 😊 best wishes, Mike

@r.c.reasor4807 4 күн бұрын

There is just something about the old Shovelheads. I was a little kid and my older cousin had Harley FLH's and he would take me with him quite often. They aren't that great at being motorcycles but they're great at being time machines!

@bsimpson6204 3 жыл бұрын

A mechanic at Jax bike shop in York had one like that back in the mid 70’s, wonderful machine and very cool 😎

@BigChill73 3 жыл бұрын

Believe or not 1981 I was 16 and had just purchased a Honda V 45. I met up with some buddies and met at a friends house that happen to have the same bike as that minus the accessories. My friends dad offered that bike for my V45. I ride that bike for 30-45 minutes and at 16 knew it was different but stayed with the new. One of my life’s regrets!!!

@sticksnstuffguy93 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I ride! I got my 72 Harley Davidson Electraglide FLH this past spring and have been working out the kinks since I bought it. It sat for six years in a friend's garage so I had to do the same maintenance to it. I'm replacing the stator in it right now so I've been without a ride for the week. Parts will be in tomorrow. I live in Maine so my riding season is short enough as is, I hate losing time in the season but it had to be done. Anyway, thanx for posting! It's a beautiful bike!

@rayworx 3 жыл бұрын

In 1972 I was 'at the right place.. at the right time' and bought a near stock 1967 Shovelhead...... for $600. The owner said he was getting divorced and needed a quick sale. The problem was with the registration. It hadn't been properly registered in 4 owners. So I had to to all the paperwork to get it in my name..... that wasn't nearly as easy as one might think. Tore it down to the frame, split the cases, put fresh pistons and a cam in it along with some loud pipes. All the neighbors hated that bike! So I sold it in '74 for $3200 but enjoyed the daylights out of it while I had it.

@joem6360 3 жыл бұрын

That was a good profit

@frankmlchaelglasscock6539 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful bike a labour of love great video Cheer's

@martinwall7297 3 жыл бұрын

i have rhe same flh 1977 completely stock, i get more compliments than any of my bikes. keep it running.

@rustyrims05 3 жыл бұрын

My brother had an '72 Shovel which I used to spanner on. "To change the starter helix, .. Remove the rear wheel, remove the swing arm, remove and strip the primary drive, clutch and gearbox, oil tank, starter motor..... 😬. I loved that bike. ❤️

@eliyahum4285 3 жыл бұрын

I remember my uncles having the same bike two in blue one in gold. They road those AMF Harleys from the SE corner of PA to Alaska.

@colnuttall9035 Ай бұрын

Loved the "72 Electroglide. When I was a young man, i wanted one. it took me until I was in my late sixties, but now I have a Softail Heritage Classic 103 and its lovely. Yes its a bit agricultural, but on a long freeway ride in Australia ts just bliss. Love it ! Still love The cul-de-sac. Show. All the best.

@richardsokolis4668 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like a 72, I've had mine for 35 years. Only way I'll stop riding her will be when they kick the dirt in my face. Love it when youngsters start asking? Also the crisp rear brake it does slow you down eventually.

@andrekline5522 3 жыл бұрын

My first solo ride on a Harley eason my uncle's 72 Electra Glide . I will never forget . When he passed away he left me his 83 flht . I love the shovel heads

@andrekline5522 3 жыл бұрын

I should have proof read that . I obviously ment Harley Davidson

@lots3799 3 жыл бұрын

Of course it's a drum brake. 72 flh was the first year of the disc brake in front.

@richardsokolis4668 3 жыл бұрын

@@lots3799 yeah it's a great conversation starter with younger riders.

@Gerk8 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a beautiful ‘72 FLH! Time for a confession. In my garage next to the ‘77 T140V that I have owned for about 17 years, sits a ‘76 FLH that my father and I rebuilt 30 years ago. I have the police style solo saddle too and it is very comfortable. Thank you for featuring such a wide variety of bikes. I’ve enjoyed all of them from the CT-90 to a Ducati powered Vincent! I really enjoy meeting the owners as well. When I’m going 150mph on my Bonnie, like Andy does, I start to pick up some vibration at around 10,000rpm. Perhaps it’s time to set the point gaps again. Lol!

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your great note and confession, my son 🙏😉. I really appreciate it and am so happy that you have enjoyed the many different bikes over the years. It’s been a ton of fun! Best wishes, Mike

@marketsqueezer 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 1971 not long time ago that is very close to original without rust and even fever scratches than the Beautiful bike in the video , only the pipes and the seat are not, but today I got the seat which must be fixed, and I can do that. Then she will get fishtails and a wind shield and that’s it 😊

@BarnfiendCycle 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to find an original paint 70's era FLH. I have had a few that have been repainted but none as beautiful as this.

@freelyfarmexploits8854 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1970 FLH, it was love at first sight! It's an amazing machine and the ladies love it. When I pull into the HD dealerships everyone's tongues are hanging out of their mouths. Its a cool motorbike and beats any of the new stuff for sale in there. They always ask about selling it, the answer is always the same, no way I'm not insane!

@StrangelyBrownNo1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a huge Harley fan either - but this is a gorgeous machine!

@MoeLarrycurly1 Ай бұрын

Working on a 1980 now. Bringing it back to stock

@PanM8 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bike. I have a 71 Electra Glide. Original paint, sparkling copper. Set up the same as this one. Getting hard to find early AMF Shovels that aren't buchered.

@williamllorens2141 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful machine. Hope u keep enjoying it, and thanks for sharing this video 😊❤❤❤❤

@williambaird6276 3 жыл бұрын

You have some really cool pals, with some lovely bikes 🏍..A true Electra Glide in Blue...😎🇬🇧🇺🇸🏍

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! I feel very fortunate to have such great friends! Cheers, Mike

@ernieme101 3 жыл бұрын

a real classic in fantastic condition

@robperkins2674 8 ай бұрын

Looks perfect not all gauded up nice job on that bike! I have a 76 superglide.

@dionmoore879 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful..No snobbery in the cul-de-sac .

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dion, hehe, all cool and interesting old vintage bikes are welcome in the cul-de-sac 😉👍👍

@johnfarrar6715 3 жыл бұрын

Dion Moore: Just don't mention the squeaky brakes on the old BMW's

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnfarrar6715 Ha ha, yes exactly. Thanks John 😉

@rafaelklossfranca 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing motorcycle...congrats...🙏👍☺️

@rscaryrsc 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a beauty! I had a ‘71 Sportster XLH 900 that had a windshield and fiberglass bags similar to the ones on that bike. The windshield didn’t stay on for long. It caused the front to wobble at highway speeds. I was constantly scraping the exhaust on right hand curves. A friend said it was like flashbulbs going off. The electric starter would only work sometimes. ☹️ There was no crank starter for backup. My previous bike was my ‘65 TR6, so the Sportster was a step down in handling and performance. But it definitely looked very nice. On a trip from South Louisiana to Tulsa, OK, and back it ran great. The scraping and the erratic starter were the only problems. I learned to park aiming downhill whenever possible. 😀 It’s good to see that bike on the road.

@larrys.3992 3 жыл бұрын

Be still my heart ❤.

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

😉👍👍❤️ thanks Larry !

@klausluttgen4310 3 жыл бұрын

The Electra Glide looks really fantastic in this blue. Greetings from Germany!

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Klaus! Best wishes, Mike

@greggreen6636 3 жыл бұрын

I have a a 72 myself, i love mine!!

@MoeLarrycurly1 Ай бұрын

Wow wow

@ALREETUR 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous storey. As a kid I saw 2 of these, one red, one blue in a dealers (Dawson’s I think) in Scarborough UK back in the mid 70’s. Just the sheer size of them sticks in my mind. I’m not a Harley guy but that looks the dogs, so much more class than the modern “image is everything” Harley’s of today.

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Sam for the great note. I really appreciate it. And thanks for calling out Scarbrough! That's our hometown before we immigrated to the USA :-) best wishes, Mike

@AlfaTorben 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and beautiful bike👍

@johnmcclain3887 Жыл бұрын

Very nice, good to see in such clean, original condition. Thanks.

@beercanbrian1880 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Still riding my 2002 RKC purchased in Nov. 2001. Almost 19 years later and that bike still looks and runs like new. 77K on the clock now and no plans on ever trading 'up.' Hell, almost a 'classic' Harley now.

@johnfarrar6715 3 жыл бұрын

Beer Can: RKC?

@beercanbrian1880 3 жыл бұрын

John Farrar Road King Classic

@arizonahvac9127 3 жыл бұрын

Bikes awsome!! Dont see how any one disliked this video.

@lots3799 3 жыл бұрын

They're jealous!

@fabianaigreau243 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike 👍👍😉

@garybarker9934 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Shovelheads. I owned 2 1973 FLHs and 1 1973 FXE.

@rhealberube7373 4 ай бұрын

Very nice Harley , keep up riding man

@larryfromwisconsin9970 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 1973 FL Police Special in 1978. Pretty much the same, AMF did not change much during their tenure with Harley until the Evo engine. It was broken most of the time. I actually bought a Suzuki Titan 500 two stroke for a daily driver for when the Harley was broken. Easyrider magazine was popular then so I did chop it with an Arlen Ness rigid frame and a narrow, long Springer front end.

@arthurcgans8198 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite shovel head year!

@MoeLarrycurly1 Ай бұрын

Friend of mine was at a yard sale and he came back and he told me he says hey they got a bunch of free stuff they're like motorcycle seats.. I said go back and get them.. and he ended up bringing the tractor seat just like that... Remember there was some Honda parts too I said yeah. Somebody might stop by here and want it. It's always nice to pass on things for free

@rickwidlund3512 2 ай бұрын

Real nice !

@sirrideabit651 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bike and a nice story to go with it,

@brucekerr9219 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a huge H-D fan, but this was a charming story. Also liked the colorful floral background! Another great post, Mike!

@ianallbright1985 3 жыл бұрын

Hi my father Ian is not able to comment at the moment due to a sudden change in his health but I have shown him the video and will keep showing him until he is back to normal it put a half smile on him thanks to all

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Ian and very best wishes to your dad. Cheers, Mike

@loneggebroten2484 3 жыл бұрын

Had mine since 1987.. still getting me to sturgis.

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Lon. Best wishes, Mike

@anthonyhalifax1027 3 жыл бұрын

Superb engine and exhaust sounds!

@caddydaddy6728 2 жыл бұрын

I got a black one just like it I love it

@sf940477 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely colour Mike, that was the years Harley nearly died great to see these machines still going.

@johnfarrar6715 3 жыл бұрын

Stephan Forrest: We had always been told that all the old Harleys had that tough, beautiful DuPont Imron paint!

@deankirkman7753 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike . I bought a 1977 just like that in 1978 used for 1800.00 if memory serves me. Mine was red but the bags and seat were white also !

@jimwortham8634 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting sometime KZfaq has some neat things this is one of them

@TheMightyGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jim, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Best wishes, Mike

@tadpoles10 3 жыл бұрын

Like last weeks 'Moto Guzzi' I have, being very honest never been a fan of 'Harley's' however Ron telling the tale of his Electraglide sure was interesting. Thanks to Ron & you Mike together a very interesting visitor to 'The Cul-de-sac'. atvb t ..

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Terry. Cheers, Mike

@trevorlock642 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely colour!

@andrewmacdonald8076 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, my buddy had same model which he let me ride . He called it The Tractor🥝🇳🇿🤔

@erwinballings9155 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike 👍👌

@harryviking6347 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have an HD Electra in blue too(sun burst blue, if I remember correctly) ..a 1974...bought brand new. Kept it for 15 years. Miss it now...although there were issues all along with it. It was those AMF years.....

@joem6360 3 жыл бұрын

was it sun burst or star burst?

@harryviking6347 3 жыл бұрын

@@joem6360 Sun Burst....lol! I actually found 2 still sealed boxes of the original paint in my basement that I had forgotten about. They are from the 70s and probably no good!

@TheWolfsnack Жыл бұрын

The best thing about AMF Harleys is that they have all been rebuilt since then....

@mickducati1947 3 жыл бұрын

not a big Harley fan but that bike would go in my shed just nice 🤔 ...Thanks Mike another great bike 😜👍

@ashleyrhodes9974 3 жыл бұрын

The only Harley that creates a vague stirring in my gentleman's parts. It's amazing what a film endorsement can do for a bike, particularly when you're a 12 year-old adolescent, as I was back in '72.

@TheMightyGarage 3 жыл бұрын

😄 Hehe. Thanks Ashley. Cheers, Mike