3 Reasons Your Motorcycle Won't "GO"

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Your Harley Davidson might feel different than it used to when you're riding down the highway, but can you explain why? Or How? In this video I'll explain a few things I see, and ways to describe the problem, so that you can better explain the issue to a highly trained unprofessional.
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@nebulonv6015 5 жыл бұрын

That was my favorite John Maxwell vid in a LONG TIME!! I love these explanatory vids, can we have more?!? :D love em.

@nbt3663 5 жыл бұрын

"Yea... uh.... whatever you call it" ~ John Maxwell We love our mechanic when he dives into stuff.

@dannynoel993 5 жыл бұрын

Best one in a long time.

@danielmorris3687 5 жыл бұрын

Same. Johns an entertaining guy when he is explaining anything but I prefer the vids where he is actually talking mechanicals versus installing phone holders etc.

@ronniehdable 4 жыл бұрын

Explaining a lot quickly , good yob mañ

@ernieme101 5 жыл бұрын

i worked for several years as an Apple service tech and translating from what the customer said the problem was to what was actually happening was the first part of every job . it's not surprising really , some people just want to use a product and don't want to know how it works . the people who do understand how it works are halfway to being able to fix it themselves and might never show up at the dealership . anyway it was always interesting , and sometimes funny to the point where the techs would share stories about how far off from reality the customers description of the problem was . hopefully this video will educate customers a bit , so they can tell their tech what's going on . well done !

@FranBunnyFFXII 5 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely awesome to make stuff like this. This is so useful.

@lukes9501 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, your videos always find ways to make us all smile while dropping info bombs. Keep up the great work!

@mattohanlon9450 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! Gonna be very helpful for those of us......not so highly trained. Thank you, once again.

@hogwildbowhunter 5 жыл бұрын

Great video John ...... so often we riders can not properly relay the symptoms when our ride is acting up. This was a great learning lesson /reminder to think before you talk to your service manager!

@robertlumsden942 5 жыл бұрын

you are so right on giving the service desk a correct description of your problem. sure makes things go faster when trying to fix something. very good video. I am sure there is different skill levels of techs in dealer shops so all this makes things go smoother.

@SmittybuiltHD 5 жыл бұрын

You definitely have a gift in motorcycle mechanics and explaining things so the average Joe can understand. Thanks for sharing your time and expertise.

@rodneybarcus2233 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. You knocked that video out of the park. Its important to help your mechanic if you want your bike fixed in as short amount of time as possible. Stay safe.

@robjohnston2502 5 жыл бұрын

really really really really love this week'S-Video thanks john, just purchase a used sportster a few months back and it acts up in first gear only had one or two suspicions this week'S-Video give me a couple more avenues to check into so really really helpful for me this week thanks again

@coloradokid1346 5 жыл бұрын

Great tip John. I will look for these issues. Love your tips.

@joshuahoskinson 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent content John! Really appreciate the visuals and parts since we dont all have access to damaged/worn parts, especially harley specific. Videos like these are a good reminder for me to take care of my bike, my engine, do my pre ride checks... Cheers!

@tetlow2 5 жыл бұрын

This was a pleasant break from bagger light installs. Great video. RFTC.

@laszlonagy8148 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love when you talk about issues and repairs. I am learning a lot. Not much fan of Ciro install. There are so many install videos out there.

@jwvolgs 5 жыл бұрын

I’m at MMI in Orlando right now we are currently working on transmissions in Moto 102 Your channel has honestly inspired me coming out of the army with the injury I wasn’t able to recover from To continue my military career I watch your videos for about a year when I was in the service I love your videos and I love working on bikes thanks man

@SS-nk2yx 5 жыл бұрын

Love all the tips and pointers you give us thanks for your time it's really appreciated I've been riding since 1989 on Harley's and learning every day. Cheers 👍🍺

@stevehebner 5 жыл бұрын

Great Vid John, you explained more in 2 minutes with video than I was ever able to explain on paper in an hour. A pleasure to watch!!

@jonvan2206 5 жыл бұрын

Another good video, glad you talked about the belt, I used to build belts in the positive drive department for Goodyear/ Conti tech (Continental) in Lincoln Ne. At one time we made belts for Buel.

@20MAC20 5 жыл бұрын

Mr. JM, thank you for such a in-depth vid. you are the man.... I want you working on my bike .... want a stage IV tire shredder kit put on my 2016 street glide special.

@timothyesler5066 5 жыл бұрын

As a tech of sorts myself, I can DEF appreciate an accurate description of symptoms to support more efficient troubleshooting/repair efforts. Another fine video, John. Thanks.

@pmdinaz 5 жыл бұрын

Helping us help our techs, part of bike ownership in my opinion. Having a basic understanding only helps an owner know what's dangerous, and what can wait till you get home. Good stuff!

@markfrank2454 5 жыл бұрын

Great video you are doing a service for a lot of your co workers and mechanics across the states it's hard to diagnose noise's period Great tips You The Man!

@jmeyer58 5 жыл бұрын

Another nice job, especially when you point out the difference between no cranking and no starting. As a tech I fully understand explaining the difference.

@grendelprime166 5 жыл бұрын

John, I wanted to chime in and thank you for all your videos. Your vids not only helped me set up a MotoVlogging helmet, but walked me through breaking in my new Road Glide Special, oil selection, tool kit, and many more.

@iTs-JP-916 5 жыл бұрын

Well upload a damn video so i can subscribe hahaha👍

@BrianMI06 5 жыл бұрын

Once again great information. I get the blue sky thing, happened to me yesterday. Forecast 0% rain, blue skies and one giant dark cloud that dumped on me. No worries when 85 out and I get a road bath.

@buckeyemoe1469 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome info! Just changed my bars out, the fan pull chain tip for pulling wires through the bars worked great. But pulling the wires out of the frame and even worse getting them back in SUCKED!!! lol Your videos have made working on my bike much simpler. Thanks again, awesome channel.

@jeffclemons7013 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I just started learning this in class last week.

@brsbeard6893 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks John.

@philiproberts6947 5 жыл бұрын

Love these type of videos,much of it common sense and is preventable if your bike is looked after by the rider. It's good to get visuals of parts of the bike that most riders would never see working on there own rides. Yet again Mr Maxwell another great video👍

@danielgaskell5490 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! Thank you so much for going into the details! My 2018 FLHCS thanks you as well as the 2000 Softail Deuce! John these are my first two Harleys and I think I’m going to add a blue Crossbones down the road. You have the best info for tech and I’m grateful to you!

@battlebornhd3030 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man, as much as I love the "new product review" videos, these are the type that brought me to the channel. Thanks John.

@keithbrown8454 5 жыл бұрын

John, I love these video's were you actually give us insight into the motorcycle

@OldManEnduro 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video. You are the Harley guru we can all be thankful for

@waynesiminski8268 5 жыл бұрын

Great info John. Thanks Bud.

@ericritter228 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks for doing what you do. I have learned some stuff, and relearned stuff I forgot. For instance, you helped me figure out that my voltage regulator was bad on my '98 FXDWG (speedo was going bonkers for no apparent reason). Yeah, the wiring on the Twin Cam you were working on is a little different, but it gave me a clue. Plus just being a lifelong gearhead in general, I love this stuff.

@dwheeler016 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the internals and help me understand what is happening inside.

@rusnsc7622 5 жыл бұрын

Man John, what an outstanding video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@dougied4790 5 жыл бұрын

“America's Harley Mechanic”. Great moniker. I like it!! Another great video, John. Thanks for all your time and effort; quite informative and helpful. Damn, gotta check my 18 year old belt soon. Always looking forward to your next video. Ride safe, brother. 👍🏼

@adamq3397 4 жыл бұрын

These videos are so good. Thanks much

@kylerogan9524 5 жыл бұрын

I love the technical videos like this! great work man! Keep it up! Love the channel!

@harleybrown9834 5 жыл бұрын

Really interesting video thanks John. I've only had one problem with a belt on my 01 FLHR (approximately 18 years ago) when I was shifting down and the was a snapping sound and then no-go. I stopped and looked back to see some guy walking towards me holding my broken belt. Fortunately I was just around the corner from the dealer and it was still under warranty

@winterbreed 5 жыл бұрын

You are the whole worlds harley mechanic. get a patreon. I'm sure a lot of us would chip in to see you keep going. and show our appreciation with more than our time. you've helped me a bunch of times with your vids and with reply. i sure do appreciate it.

@hatersaywhat8986 5 жыл бұрын

FYI, I asked a question about my bars being loose even though the bolts were tight, you suggested to put in Urethane bushings and it solved my problem. THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST HARLEY CREATOR ON YT!!!!! Harley told me the bars are probably cracked at the base and I would need to replace them. Not to bag on them because they never really got in there to properly diagnose but the fact you spit out a simple solution without even looking says alot about your talent.

@petertrapani8701 5 жыл бұрын

Great vlog John Thanks 🏍🇺🇸

@wcraiderevo8078 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video. You will save other techs a lot of time with this.

@bryanumberger8015 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and nothing to do with Ciro!! Frickin fantastic, thanks for sharing your time with us!!!

@rudderpack 5 жыл бұрын

great video, Thanks.

@Firestorm637 5 жыл бұрын

Great job as usual

@dondon4841 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative, as always I learned a lot and even pulled my bike out to test some of the things you mentioned. I would like to know what’s the make and model of those Harley mesh gloves you’re wearing.

@PAULY-P 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative video John. Thanks 👍😎👍

@GunsmithLC 5 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen yet... Thank you John!!

@chasetherocknroll5144 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Vid! Thank you for all the time you take out of your days off to bring us cool content.

@hbarwickjr 4 жыл бұрын

Good video explaining issue causes. 😄 Really laughed about the blue skys for the ride at the end.

@SIERRA-dx9wm 5 жыл бұрын

As already stated below. Informative with broken parts verses serviceable. Ride safe

@bigjoe4020 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, none of it came as news to me but still very well explained AND showing the pieces is the key here. More like this would be appreciated by many I am sure. rsm8

@hooligantimes9132 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping me realize I could have been a motorcycle technician had I followed a different path! Since riding is the payoff, I'm still happy!

@K9RickRet 5 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks, John! 👍

@scottwoodcock840 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative videos, Thanks!!! Have you done any videos with tips on replacing a primary chain or motor mounts?

@semperoccultus1969 5 жыл бұрын

Good information. I have a 2002 Road King Classic that doesn't "go" as well as I'd like, but the local HD checked it out and says it's all good. Might be the clutch slipping. Lots of RPM, but not enough pull to keep up with my crew when they take off. I'm always trying to catch up. Loses power going up hill in 4th or 5th, too.

@paulbuckberry7683 5 жыл бұрын

Good video John,

@richardhunter3383 5 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!

@karenbeamish7430 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@andrewdreyer7765 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. Delt with the nitty gritty. Good stuff, John.

@nunyabidness9100 5 жыл бұрын

Even though I don't ride a Harley your technical advice can be applied to ANY make bike, regardless of the brand. It's only when you cover something that is Harley proprietary that it doesn't apply to other bikes. And a BIG thanks for sharing just a little bit of your motorcycle knowledge and expertise!

@tell7682 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you You described that perfect.

@joezednick3197 5 жыл бұрын

Good info John, in the early days of my motorcycle business, I was the mechanic, on Sunday rides I was expected to fix anyone's bike problems or ride back get the shop trailer and haul them home. Also I would get calls at night and Sundays from people with a broke motorcycle wanting me to find the problem and free labor,,,,,,, Ocala Fl.

@tetlow2 5 жыл бұрын

Man you aren't kidding. I'm a GM mechanic and we are the only profession that is never of. Even if we aren't wrenching we're getting called every 10 minutes by some one who thinks we can talk to the car over the fucking phone.

@michaelotoole8326 4 жыл бұрын

John, great video as usual...however you talk about clutch adjustment...I have a 17 Ultra Limited with the hydraulic clutch...told it is not adjustable.

@patrickzambori473 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer the word "crank" to describe the function of the starter motor, and "start" as successful combustion and running. Language varies in different parts of the world. Sometimes I come across the word 'tick over" and that can mean anything.

@surfnharley 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all you do John. Gives a retireeeeeee something to watch, then do.

@georgejed6869 5 жыл бұрын

Maxwell, That was some very interesting information. You should check your belt occasionally anyway but.... people don't. I like the way you broke it down. Thx. G

@JP1970 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, man! Thank you!

@recub13 5 жыл бұрын

a new JM video that isnt a ciro install video? crazy but I def am a fan of this "new" format.

@tylerfj24 5 жыл бұрын

Great video.. finally seems like we are getting back to the good John videos!!

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

It’s all about business. We’ve been slammed. Filming at work is tough when it’s absolute chaos and go go go in the shop.

@monosvescamilla3120 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you john

@paulhd9535 5 жыл бұрын

Superb Video John, thank you. For future ones, could you add potential reasons why X problem can occur. Just normal wear and tear or possibly abused due to bad habit, or lack of maintenance or ??? Could help many of us avoid potential issues. Just a thought .

@paulsullivan931 5 жыл бұрын

Hey John,way cool vlog thank you😃👍

@sweddyvanhalen 5 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy these videos, anybody know how easy/difficult a chain conversion on an 07 Sportster 883 custom would be?

@TheGorillaBiker 5 жыл бұрын

This was a bloody brilliant video man. I love how you so casually knock out mad knowledge. maybe one day I'll know like 21.7% of what you do :D

@garybarnstable9569 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. Also throttle elctric. Starts no throttle response? O6 street glide had that problem. It was under warranty

@1550tc 5 жыл бұрын

John really good video! For many owners it’s 4 words trade or sell it for big HD repairs! Or 1 ebay

@Mr.McStache 5 жыл бұрын

dang! isn't summer wonderful, hope it didn't last too long. Great way to help costumers explain, witch helps the problem get solved. Actually turning in my bike tomorrow for belt and engine seal, nice timing.

@mikedanaher3413 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John. Now I know my 07 Road King 5th gear wine is normal. You saved me a ton of $$$

@motorman857 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanations and visuals and masterful editing. I also noticed that big beautiful parking lot that would be perfect to put on a Ride Like a Pro class. Give me a call and we'll set it up.

@rruss101 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you "America's Harley mechanic" As always a great video on checking your bike and knowing WTF is going on with it.

@smiley4288 4 жыл бұрын

Great video buddy..... 🤘😎🤘

@razzrasmussen5773 5 жыл бұрын

Big dirty thumbs up! That was awesome. I learned so much. Great videos and a break from 2020 new overload.

@FlipandTheBlueMule 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome John !! Thanks !! BIG DIRTY THUMBS UP

@robertpieszchala5990 5 жыл бұрын

Great video best ever.

@zippahead 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Can you explain how to do the adjustment on a 92 fxst with an aftermarket hydraulic clutch? Thanks.

@Jim_Berry 5 жыл бұрын

Hey John, good topic! In automotive, when the engine won’t turn over by the starter, we say “No crank-no start”.

@TheHarleyTech 5 жыл бұрын

Solid description.

@charliefromnh7631 5 жыл бұрын

Blue skies dont ALWAYS indicate good ride!! Wasnt the first... Wont be the Last! LMAO!! Keep the great content coming, John!! See you in Laconia 2020???