1985 Ironhead Chopper: Top End Rebuild and Suspenseful First Start Up

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2 ай бұрын

Dragonman does shit work! Builders BEWARE! U can just light a couple hundred bucks on fire and be better off than letting this hack touch your engine parts! Got my ironhead parts back from Dragonman’s in Colorado Springs,CO, he screwed up EVERYTHING! Do not take any parts to that con artist!!! Basically just took my money and not only didn't do it correctly, but made it very hard to fix. Check out the link at the end of the video for the update on the shit I went thru because I thought Dragonman wouldn't screw me over. The more inspected and measured, the more wrong they were!
**Installed and finally got my bike back together and the break in period begins! Some hiccups at the first start up…
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Who the hell is Ironhead Sally? Well here's my channel description:
Old School Bikes and Old School Ways! Ride hard, wrench a lot, and always having a blast.
Bike camping, wrenching, and shenanigans. My husband and I create motorcycle content for people that are tired of seeing all of the fake insta accounts of sponsored boring yuppies. Here's some realness, we are just broke bikers living the low life and getting by. I ride a 1985 Ironhead Chopper as my daily, my touring bike is a 1984 FXR. We have lots of Ironheads and FXRs and are constantly building more, trying to keep these old neglected scoots on the road instead of rotting away in a garage.
Appreciate all the love & support
Keeping it Real! Keep it Sketchy!
FTW💚Sally
Email: ironheadsally@yahoo.com
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Ironhead Sally
236 S Third St
PMB# 235
Montrose, CO 81401-3618

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@edZILLA64 2 ай бұрын

Congrats Sally, on getting your baby back.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ed 😁

@frankmarkovcijr5459 2 ай бұрын

Belt drive primary smooths out the bike real.good.

@haywardstewart2825 14 күн бұрын

Write on a piece of paper and put it inside a baggie with the parts from each part you take off. Put it all in a box. Sometimes thangs come up with getting replacement parts and time goes by.

@mtscott1 2 ай бұрын

Very cool video!

@stephenvictor1913 25 күн бұрын

You're a pretty lady, and that show was great fun to watch. I'll hand it to ya, you guys got guts. Stay safe.

@ironheadsally 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!! 😁🏁🦅💯💚

@zippitydooda9112 4 күн бұрын

$655 ?!?!?.. DEAL!!!. damn. What a great experience to have a craftsman like that within reach. Congrats!

@ironheadsally 4 күн бұрын

Nope he screwed me over completely. Dragonman does such terrible work, check out my next video of ironhead engine woes. He isnt a craftsman, he’s a hack man con artist

@bikerplusone 2 ай бұрын

The Dragon Man! Mr Machine-gun! An iconic legend who built engines and bikes for many decades! And you got to sit on his wheely machine. You are the real deal knowing the right folks.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

🤩 it was super cool seeing the inside of the shop, i been watching his videos for a while. Thanks for watching!

@Rif_Leman 24 күн бұрын

Well, as it turns out Dragon Man isn't a good builder and definitely not stand up man. Shame on him.

@matthewsmith9425 2 ай бұрын

Been to his Range/Shop once. He is truly a Living Legend.

@ronniewilhite8479 2 ай бұрын

Wow nice ....looking good bike ...

@mikeyyoyo6464 2 ай бұрын

Well that was thorough & thoroughly entertaining! Good stuff 👍

@mikeyyoyo6464 2 ай бұрын

Oh! You’re not the only one who was nearly having a heart attack lol 😝

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

I’m glad we all shared the anxiety lol i think i was dramatic for it being small issues 🤣 cheers! Thanks for watching

@warrenp2022 2 ай бұрын

If I had any part of your energy I would get out to the garage, put the Pan trans back together and into the bike, get it off the table and get my Ironhead up there and work on it. But the recliner is comfortable for watching your and other bike videos and it is raining hard. The first half hour of the project is outside work so I am enjoying watching other people and learning tricks. I will be out there dodging the careless drivers soon enough. Enjoy your scooters, and keep the videos coming.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Wooot! Thanks for watching 😁💚😜💯 hope u get back on them projects and out in the wind! Cheers

@bruce1816 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations, woman !!!!

@ironheadsally 4 күн бұрын

Do not take ANY engine parts to Dragonman. I am still confused as to how he was able to screw up my cylinders THAT BAD! hack job with no regard for customers. Check out the next video to see how I found all this out the hard way! Should have gone through it all with a fine touch comb. Hell, I've honed cylinders before and figured he can't fuck it up that bad with his machines, well boy was I wrong! the valves/porting job on the heads, were a waste as well. Builders beware.I learned the hard way. AND THANKS FOR WATCHING YA'll

@user-xn1bo9rx5m 2 ай бұрын

good job , 👍

@josephlango2526 2 ай бұрын

Thats awesome!

@user-mq9mw8fq6n 2 ай бұрын

Love the ironhead. Great job 😊

@swiftcaution5170 2 ай бұрын

Haa! Conflicting information! It's like every fkn thing everywhere..ahh it's just the way of it sister.. keep on rolling, yes we will 💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@billweber3784 2 ай бұрын

Love the bike.

@smittywood-wp6he Ай бұрын

Awsome happy sally🎉🎉🎉😊

@BikesnBBQ 2 ай бұрын

Phew, that was hugely exciting. I ended up plowing through a whole bag of Salt n Vinegar potato chips watching that vid. I feel like crap now but happy for you at the same time. Aloha🍍

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

😄 awesome! Kept ya on ur toes, glad it all worked out. thanks for watching! Cheers from the cold north, send some sunshine our way will ya 😅

@jaynedoe1959 2 ай бұрын

I use fuel injector hose clamps on my oil lines & I got them at NAPA, but you can probly find them most anyplace.

@damoncarter300 2 ай бұрын

Thats all I use on my bikes.

@derekcarnes6724 16 күн бұрын

You are a very brave soul allowing dragonman to touch and do any machine work on your bike. The dude is a complete hack job. Should have thrown a red flag when he said he starts out honing the cylinders with 500 grit and finishes with 200 grit, that doesnt even make any sense! Hope he doesn't do you wrong.

@ironheadsally 16 күн бұрын

Oh man, ur not gonna be happy when u see my newer ironhead update…he got me. Figured cylinders hone and port heads would be simple enuf to not mess up…i was wrong 😫

@derekcarnes6724 16 күн бұрын

@@ironheadsally wow, just watched your last video.....thats awful, the man didnt even stand behind it after he said on camera its guaranteed. Hope yall get it right soon!

@ClimptonDiddlehopper 15 күн бұрын

I noticed that too. Considering the higher the number the finer the cut it didn't make sense but I also know he has a shit reputation with builders in general. I know guys talk shit on each other but I've first hand seen his work and it's cost people a lot more to fix it than if it was done right the first time. That said you ALWAYS measure what you get from the machine shop.

@derekcarnes6724 15 күн бұрын

@@ClimptonDiddlehopper many people have said they sent engines to him for full rebuilds and got back half way built engines. Others have even said they got a fully built motor from him and didnt even make it to the end of the street on their first ride before the engine grenaded on them. Man has been doing hard working people dirty and stealing money from customers for decades now.

@stanleybaker5860 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the update Sally. Another great vid. Like your little cry at 25.25. Us felles have the similar emotions too you know. The pain of having the bike of the road for months test ones character. That dragon man is pretty cool. Lucky to have someone handy to you with that amount of knowledge. I run 20/50 Mobil 1 V Twin synthetic oil in my shovel. Stay safe. Cheers from down under 🇦🇺 Stan.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Cheers Stan 😄🔥💚🏁💥 wow I’m surprised u can run synthetic down there when it gets hotter, but if the bike likes it and runs well then thats all the matters 💪

@stevewoods293 15 күн бұрын

Great job 😅😅😅

@b-man569 2 ай бұрын

Pretty dang cool...working with Dragon Man !!!!

@Leonard-kd7uj 2 ай бұрын

Hi congratulations nice to see her back on the road in Nice time for summer as usual great vid guys ride safe

@stevenstats5918 2 ай бұрын

Love Dragons and love motorcycles. That is one sweet bike! Best Wishes.

@kennethanderson1685 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the sound of your Ironhead. Beautiful.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Always a great sound once it gets dialed in

@gordonfreeman6705 2 ай бұрын

Nothing worse than after a long and tedious rebuild to find an oil leak. Glad you got yours back together without a lot of trouble. Sweet ride, hope you have many great rides on it! Be safe ;)

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Ahh right! I’m glad it was just basic lines and not a major catastrophe…maybe i was dramatic about it😜 lol thanks for watching! Ride free

@user-hz6rf6po7z 2 ай бұрын

Great 👍 video Sally, thought you were going to have a ❤️attack LOl. It seemed like your whole body got red. I kinda like that tachometer sitting there below the tank 😎Dave H

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave! I just about did, and i like the tach being tucked away, i just cant see it if i wear a full face, no biggy tho. Cheers!

@DavidP-ue5fl 2 ай бұрын

Cool 😎

@jeremyaspen5610 2 ай бұрын

She sounds great!

@deandaniel6504 2 ай бұрын

Your FXR and that Ironhead are the perfect two bike duo. I'm jealous. I really want to get a sportster to hardtail for my second bike. At least you still had a bike to ride while you had that one on the lift.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Oh that makes all the difference! Having ur only bike down for repairs or upgrades is always a nail biter!! The Evo FXR and Ironhead is the bee knees in the breeze bro! Love it 💚🏁🔥😜

@MrSideoiler 2 ай бұрын

I'M liking it. Great video. These bikes are worth saving...and riding. Alot of people would just put in a corner and get something else. Congratulations. 😊

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Exactly!! We buy these bikes after they were lost and forgotten in storage sheds and thats the best feeling, getting them back to ridable! 😁 cheers!

@MrSideoiler 2 ай бұрын

@ironheadsally Ya I just picked up a 72 ironhead. She's hurting especially in the engine department. People who are good with a hammer and nails shouldn't try to repair these. Any way...a worthwhile project as you have demonstrated. Thanks.

@georgiahillbilly6150 2 ай бұрын

Very sweet sounds good an healthy 👍

@stevemiller8887 2 күн бұрын

love your video

@user-wg7dx7er8w 2 ай бұрын

I had heard of The Dragon Man , from reading about him in magazines years ago, great to see a face, and his work shop, wrenching , Great to see you both wrenching on your bike, after a few little hiccups, it’s now back on the road, How is the bridge scenario? , Having to go along way round, stay safe, ride free, From the Moulin France,

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

His shop was soo cool yes! And the bridge is closed with no answers, so changing directions and going with the flow as always! Cheers! 💚😁😁

@ronniecurnutt4309 2 ай бұрын

Boosted ❤

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

😁💚💯🏁💥

@TimHWolfe 2 ай бұрын

Can’t beat Dragonman !!! Did you shoot one of his machine guns ? We used to stop there all the time years ago when I worked at the Air Force base across the road.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

No we didnt hit the range that day, spent the whole time yapping bike stuff 😄 And small world, i used to cruise up there and practice when i lived in the springs. 😁

@MrSideoiler 2 ай бұрын

You guys need to read..." shop class as soulcraft" by Matthew Crawford. I'm not much of a reader,but you will enjoy it. It's right up your alley.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Ooooo, i read the abstract and that sounds like a good read, ordered a copy. thank you!! Can always use more books 🤓 lol

@Rif_Leman 2 ай бұрын

Even if there were no bureaucratic bullsh!t to deal with, I still wouldn't buy a new Harley Davidson motor vehicle. 1. They haven't made anything this century that doesn't suck and 2. they just cost way too much for what they are. Anyway, as always, an excellent video. This one made me feel like I was there in y'alls garage having a beer and talking scooters.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Aint that the truth! Not enuf bang for your buck, thankfully the old iron is cheap and plentiful 🤩 and yes glad the garage chilling vibes came thru the video. Cheers man

@frankmarkovcijr5459 2 ай бұрын

When people wax poetic about AMF you know HD is in trouble 😵‍💫.

@Rif_Leman 2 ай бұрын

@@frankmarkovcijr5459 LOL

@ClimptonDiddlehopper 15 күн бұрын

I never liked the look of the engines after they went twin cam. I used to be a shovel or pan shovel guy but they are getting costly now so I just beat up Evo parts now. I don't shed a tear breaking them unless I hit my own oil going too fast. That hurt.

@SaddleTrampTV 2 ай бұрын

Same. Hate that "one day" mentality. Let's make s#!t happen, and get that beloved garage built POS on the road! Indeed they are way more fun than the modern way of riding. After riding my shovel with foot clutch / jockey shift, I made the softail the same way, but it just isn't the same as the raggedy ole sketch built shovel. Great job on the sportster. Sounds just as well as she looks... pure bad a$$!

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Wooooot!!! Thanks Corey! U hit the nail on the head, make it happen!! Sketchy death traps that have soul 💚🏁😁💕

@kroz2310 27 күн бұрын

He guarantees it right? But ended up f****** it up! LOL you want something done right, do it yourself. I learned that the hard way as well! U know HD stand's for Hundreds of Dollars!! Lol I used to over do it with the loctite too😂 a dab'll do! Live an learn, Classic. In a pinch if you don't have loctite an old head taught me you can use nail polish too.which I have! it works if you work it....🤙

@ironheadsally 26 күн бұрын

Oh yeah HD is hundred dollars, and we buy these neglected bikes that sat for hundreds of dollars and turn em into touring bikes 😜🤘🏁💚🦅💯 some assembly required lol!

2 ай бұрын

Back in bizznizz!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@kennethanderson1685 2 ай бұрын

❤

@Mr._Darby 2 ай бұрын

It's a good thing that you had Carl the cat there to supervise.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Yes, Carl gets the final say, he’s our QC 🤣

@jerrybigrig9475 2 ай бұрын

😎👍😎 .

@alkennedy1124 2 ай бұрын

More please,boost the channel, yes, more of that,will boob the channel, thanks BigAl,,,

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Wooooo! Thanks! 💚💯🏁🔥💥🤩

@benderbender1233 2 ай бұрын

🤘😘🤘

@benderbender1233 2 ай бұрын

w0000000h0000000 ✌😁✌

@benderbender1233 2 ай бұрын

did she p0p 0utta gear 0n da ride?

@mrdrivebytrucker 2 ай бұрын

Hi Sally. You were mentioned in that wanna be biker, Becky Gobels latest short. I couldn’t really make out what the person was saying but I back the comment up with some high marks for you. I commented, you were the real deal, not like the person in the video

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for having my back man 💪 i think i hurt that guys feelings in one of my videos 🤣😅🤣 i recognize that name, poor fella. Hell she’s got the fancy shiny sponsorships, maybe that’ll get some normies over to my channel to wake up 🤣 cheers man!

@user-di8cy6yv4o 2 ай бұрын

168- this 270 km per hour is very, very fast, I have never driven so fast in my life. My average speed in the city is 40 km per hour. My average speed on the highway, if I'm on a motorcycle, is 80 km per hour- That's 50 miles per hour. Oh, I'm an old fart😂.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Right! Thats airplane speed on an open motorcycle! Soo cool 😁

@user-di8cy6yv4o Ай бұрын

@@ironheadsally Oh, yea:)

@brianstumo8581 2 ай бұрын

Yourtranny problems sounds like an end play or throwout fork spacing might be off or possibly your paulcarrier spacing Just a thought without seeing it firsthand. what year trap door on your doghouse ?

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Trap door is an 85 (i think) was there when i got it lol we messed with some spacing on the fork and its shifting fine now, so i’m just gonna run it 🤣😜 hope for the best lol

@stevegappa2959 2 ай бұрын

I had the Dragon man rebuild my cases a life time ago. Still running great. A note on the shift rollers not fitting right- had the problem to the point it was cracking the top hats- turned out my shift tower needed to be shimmed. What are these "evos" you talk about.....?

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Ahh was that on a shovelhead transmission? I was blown away how organized dragonmans shop was, he can do it all!

@stevegappa2959 2 ай бұрын

@@ironheadsally no, it was on Lori's 80 ironhead. I was in and out of that tranny (and such an easy task lol) and finally had to take it in to a local shop to figure out.

@frankmarkovcijr5459 2 ай бұрын

When people wax poetic about AMF you know that HD is in trouble 😵‍💫.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Hmm aint that the truth

@BAsed_AFro 2 ай бұрын

@@ironheadsally So what do you do for a living there Sally? Are you also a truck driver?

@ironheadsally Ай бұрын

@@BAsed_AFro me? i’m a free spirit 😜I work in an office, sew patches, find odd jobs, do all the paperwork and dispatching for my husband, farm work, kind of anything. Less on paper for more paper in my pocket gnomesayin. 😜😇 the 9-5 having a boss didnt provide the freedom we need for this lifestyle lol

@bradwiebelhaus7065 2 ай бұрын

Nice, sounds a little slow on idle.

@ironheadsally 2 ай бұрын

Yes, had to turn up the idle before i rode her. Quick tune and she is purring better now

@kellyoconnor7896 25 күн бұрын

I just watched another video and it was bored out to much. Was it dragon man that done it then ripped you off offering only $60 back? If so his word means nothing and I will always look at him as a scammer that doesn’t know what he is doing. He should have made things right to keep his so called good name.

@ironheadsally 24 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! And apparently he doesnt care about his name, plenty of shops are in business for the sole purpose of fixing what dragonman ruined. 😂😂

@ClimptonDiddlehopper 15 күн бұрын

He hasn't had a good name since I first heard of him. The joke was don't get work by him or....you'll get burned. That was quite a few years ago back when I could ride a hardball cross country. Now I need a days rest running backrooms on my Dyna Stirgis Special lol

@kellyoconnor7896 6 күн бұрын

@@ironheadsally maybe he should just stick to guns. A shop should fix their stuff ups no questions asked.