I bought a New/old 1978 Harley’s Sportster. How bad can it be ?

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@JSerio1983 3 ай бұрын

More Sam please. Old man motorcycle wisdom. The fact you opened the trailer and he immediately said 78 Harley and then looked it up and down and knew everything about it. Fantastic

@jamesberry276 3 ай бұрын

No doubt Mr. Sam is knowledgeable, but a '78 sportster is pretty distinctive in stock form; It's the last year of the long running attractive frame (it was changed in '79 to accommodate a rear disk brake swing arm.) And 78 was the 1st year for the dual disk front brake. So at 1st sight it's very noticeable the nice looking frame with the dual disk front brakes. It's a desirable machine to many. + being brand new! $$$

@toyotaguy1984 3 ай бұрын

I came to the comments just to say the same thing.

@jearnohameleers9759 3 ай бұрын

You need to buy a cafe racer

@JAYTEAM187 3 ай бұрын

Don't tell me Craig is gone! I haven't been able to follow the channel in a while, I'm behind, so I apologize for asking dumb questions. But is he just not in this video, or is he gone? If he is gone what happened?

@toyotaguy1984 3 ай бұрын

@JAYTEAM187 he started his own channel The Bearded Mechanic . They're still friends. Shawn moved to Tennessee so that's why he started his own.

@ShaneZettelmier 3 ай бұрын

I learned this from living in biker neighborhoods in Southern California. The trick to getting your Harley running perfect and tuning it perfectly is you gotta do it in a crowded neighborhood at 3 AM, get it running, and just keep revving it over and over and over as you tune it, but if you don’t do it at 3 AM it isn’t gonna stick.

@deadbodybaby1 3 ай бұрын

Accurate

@jonnyf9049 3 ай бұрын

damn dont tell everyone!

@coreycallahan7443 2 ай бұрын

Wise words from one who knows 😅.

@mclegend7618 Ай бұрын

True bikers are up tweaking lol

@jeremymoorehead9117 3 ай бұрын

Man I love Dave, He is such a genuine guy, and very knowledgeable. He's helped many people and makes the world a better place. Also thank you Sean for your love of motorcycles and putting this channel together. I'm sure it isn't easy.

@walliscrow 3 ай бұрын

My wife of 44 years rode a '72 Ironhead Sporty for 13 years. She loved that bike.

@mattnorthernmn2803 3 ай бұрын

Although I appreciate and watch both bikes and beards and Craig's channel, I do miss watching them both together in 1 video. God bless ya

@joshuataft5541 3 ай бұрын

Me too ❤

@mgislason1able 3 ай бұрын

Yeah what happend

@paololololol 3 ай бұрын

@@mgislason1ableSean moved away but still visits Craig from time to time

@handmadeindustrial 3 ай бұрын

Craig was an excellent sidekick.

@Pokebattleleague 3 ай бұрын

I kinda like it this way but Sean needs a side kick

@randymarks4011 3 ай бұрын

I love ironheads, they only run as well as the mechanics knowledge, been wrenching them since 77, any ironhead I build I wouldn't hesitate to ride cross country if I only had the time, Did a 8,000 mile trip in 2013 in 12 days, never got out the tools, just rode that bike a few days ago, close to 70,000 miles since the rework. also have several shovelheads, same story with them.

@joelthemole3020 3 ай бұрын

Buckhorn bars are one of the most ergonomic style handlebars, but people often screw up their install. They are meant to lift up and come back down, the ends should be facing downward, not horizontally. Turn those bars downward about 20 degrees and watch how much more relaxed your wrist angle becomes. Although those are very early buckhorn bars and not as good as the newer style ones.

@brandonrich6342 2 ай бұрын

That makes a ton of sense. In fact, I have an electric bike with these style handlebars. They have felt a little uncomfortable since I have had the bike. I did exactly what you said. It moved me a couple inches back in the seat, however they are 100% more comfortable. Now it feels great to ride and extremely comfortable. On top of that it feels like a have a ton more positive control over the front end and more stable. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on these handlebars. I really appreciate you passing this info along.

@ChloeKream 3 ай бұрын

You should call the trailer Buddy Haully

@andyreynolds6194 3 ай бұрын

And tow it behind Van Morrison

@jameshealy4594 3 ай бұрын

Then name a bike the big chopper and haul it in the trailer Sometimes I think I'm a terrible person 😅

@user-ep3bb9fk6n 23 күн бұрын

I prefer Haul and Oates, but I like it!

@jamesburns2232 20 күн бұрын

You should call the trailer "Black Beard".

@sgilman7722 3 ай бұрын

One suggestion. Take the extra key off the ring. It flops around and scratches the chrome on the horn cover.

@stevehudson7429 3 ай бұрын

Wow. Scratches the horn cover?🤣

@thomaswaldorf9141 3 ай бұрын

It also in time screw the ignition up. I had 2 similar bikes. The ignition was a weak spot. 1 of them failed because of heat and the other failed because the ignition vibrates and stopped turning. Locksmith said the tumbler pins fell apart. Springs got weak.

@4SamHain 2 ай бұрын

@@thomaswaldorf9141 I just use the key alone or with just a small bare split ring to avoid problems with the ignition switch on any vehicle.

@jakelencher817 2 ай бұрын

i was thinking about that.

@RCH45ACP 3 ай бұрын

I wish you could find brand new cars from the 50s, 60s and 70s, still "new in box", just waiting to have the plastic coverings removed and the gas tank and crankcase filled.

@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 3 ай бұрын

A business near me just sold a dozen "brand new" 1993 Cobra Mustangs with zero miles & shipping plastic still on the seats... They were part of a car collection he kept in a showroom.

@RCH45ACP 3 ай бұрын

@@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 WOW! Would love to have one!

@RS-hi5qj 3 ай бұрын

Best roadside repair for a stuck float bowl is to turn off fuel, run bike till it dies then blow into the over flow tube…good to go with no tools…works every time 👍🏻

@dewanevl 3 ай бұрын

Today I learned! Good to know.

@kennethanway7979 3 ай бұрын

Wish I knew that when I had my Yamaha 650 special!

@kurtfoulke5130 3 ай бұрын

Not all carbs have an overflow tube but, running it out of fuel usually does the trick 👍

@mojoron 3 ай бұрын

Had a friend that bought a 78 sportster back in 98. Died five miles from the dealership on the day he bought it. We gave up trying to fix it and took it to the local Harley guru. His first words were "I wondered who would be dumb enough enough to finally buy that bike." Told us he would give anyone $500 if they were able to make it to Amarillo and back on those bikes without a major breakdown.

@ek8710 3 ай бұрын

jfc for a sec there i thought you were saying your friend died five miles from the dealership.

@wjb111 3 ай бұрын

@@ek8710 Yes, me too!

@Berm_Blaster 3 ай бұрын

Definitely thought you meant your friend died five miles from the dealer 😂 poor word choice

@stratospekos 3 ай бұрын

Probably he died a little inside , if it broke down after driving it for only 5 miles.@@ek8710

@tucobakunin8250 3 ай бұрын

Def thought your friend died, too.

@AVERAGEJOERC 3 ай бұрын

That would suck to pay 2000 dollars at a motorcycle shop getting your bike all fixed and tuned up.. just to have the tuner say it needs to be tuned up.. 😂

@FoundingStockNZ 3 ай бұрын

Dynos are for fine tuning, you can only do so much without one.

@AVERAGEJOERC 3 ай бұрын

@@FoundingStockNZ ya true but still

@purplepup8897 3 ай бұрын

@@FoundingStockNZ in this case just throw the thing in the scrap heap with the rest of the junk AMF built

@fowyb 3 ай бұрын

Happened at the stealership for me. Got 12 more HP and 15° less heat from a private dyno guy than the stealership could get out of their own stage 3 build. Also went from 38mpg to 45mpg on 98 octane, and fixed the stuff they messed up; like overfilled forks, cracked extractors, and a finger-tight head stem nut. Which might be why it had death wobbles at 35mph when collected from having Fox remote nitrogens (I ordered Ohlins) fitted on the back and Progressive springs in the forks. Difference between a mechanic and a technician, I guess. Spent $9K on upgrades, then had to find another $2K for an actual mechanic to sort out all the issues. Did I say I'm done with stealerships?

@kurtfoulke5130 3 ай бұрын

Maybe you should understand what you are talking about instead of spouting out words & handing out your money ?

@recoilrob324 3 ай бұрын

Back in the late '70's (yes...I'm old) the local Harley dealer had the shop walls lined with the stock 2-1 exhaust systems taken from brand new bikes because they were 'too quiet' and everyone wanted the staggered drag pipes. It was SO funny that Harley had spent a lot of time and effort making an exhaust that worked well...but everyone took it off losing 5-8 horsepower just for the look and sound they wanted. Never let it be said that Harley owners aren't a special breed of cat.

@Mr39knuck 3 ай бұрын

Guilty as charged. I think I threw my pipes in the garbage because my dad didn’t want my junk in the garage. Those pipes were too quiet, unfortunately.

@kurtfoulke5130 3 ай бұрын

They go for about $800 today 😅

@kingkrimson8771 2 ай бұрын

To them, "sound power" beats horsepower every time

@tylerhubbell6410 2 ай бұрын

Safer to be heard than get killed because someone didn't see the guy.

@JCunningham21 3 ай бұрын

just have to remember to put your jacks up. I had a tag made and clip it on the tongue.

@BikesandBeards 3 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea

@bwedmore 3 ай бұрын

I bought a 78, in a basket, and built it. Only thing I wish was duel disc on front, and a rear break that at least acted like it did something

@BikesandBeards 3 ай бұрын

even with the dual front the brakes are still really poor

@deadprivacy 3 ай бұрын

Dual means they wont overheat and you wont get an "im dead" moment, wont make any differemce on braking power at all, amd as always your frint brake power is limited by the tyre size and friction @@BikesandBeards

@purplepup8897 3 ай бұрын

Sold mine after I got sick of putting new points in the thing every 1500miles

@kurtfoulke5130 3 ай бұрын

@deadprivacy Really ? Really ? Really ? Dual disks double the friction contact are !

@deadprivacy 3 ай бұрын

@@kurtfoulke5130 yes really. Only thing dual setup will give you is reduce brake fade from heat. Larger area means better tmeperature dissipation. The limit to your brakingbl on a bike is the contact patch where the tyre meets the road. The limitiations are not the brakes themselves but the tyre size and suspension quality. But think you may be being facetious and i gone done fallen for it. However ,on some bikes? Particularly smaller bikes with 30-33mm diameter forks? A dual setup will reduce lateral forces on the wheel, and i xan percieve a slight twisting in the fork setups on smaller bikes with thinnforks. but i get into arguments about this with people too. Two calipers are less "squirrelly" i swear

@alabamacritterhighway6157 3 ай бұрын

Hi Sean, thanks so much for the group picture with you and Craig at the Nashville Supercross! You guys are awesome!!

@Dirt-knees 3 ай бұрын

Oh the memories…..Bought my first Harley in 1978, a brand new 1978 red Sporster from Howard Belmont himself from Belmont’ St. Paul Harley Davidson, St. Paul, Mn. I’m 69 years old, on my 5th HD and still riding.

@Dirt-knees 3 ай бұрын

I paid $2,800 brand new in 1978

@rinkinkel 3 ай бұрын

I bought one of those for 7000 and I sold it at a massive lose of 2000, just because I thought asking anything more would be a rip-off, and I put a brick through the dealer's shop window.

@natedizzah5877 3 ай бұрын

Now that's my kind of comment. Sold you on something that didn't look out for you

@rinkinkel 3 ай бұрын

@@natedizzah5877 At least I can live with my conscience. No dealer of that brand can say that.

@kurtfoulke5130 3 ай бұрын

Why would you pay $7000 for a $2000 Motorcycle ? I would be embarrassed to tell anyone 😕

@PackMan13x 3 ай бұрын

My mom is in hospice and bought me a Yamaha Bolt because she wants to spend her money before the doctors drain her bank account on her way out. Anyway, I'd like to paint it candy dark purple in her honor, as she loves purple. Does anyone know any good paint shops with fair prices in the Pittsburgh area? Thanks! Also, we have been waiting over a month for a new video, glad to see you back. God bless!

@volvo09 3 ай бұрын

Bless your mom man...

@van3158 3 ай бұрын

Plasti dip might be an affordable option, dip your car guys do amazing stuff

@jonnymac8925 3 ай бұрын

Your mother is a saint, ride safe! There are LOTS of good paint shops, your budget is the limit.

@SyThco13 3 ай бұрын

God bless your mom

@micksterboone4517 3 ай бұрын

TE Customs in Finleyville. Straight-up and talented guy.

@SyThco13 3 ай бұрын

I love the Bikes and Beards/Bearded Mechanic, and Wheels Through Time teams! Awesome content, far better than what TV, had and has to offer.

@electric103 3 ай бұрын

That trailer is sick!! I gotta be honest, walking through that shop and then seeing your little trailer I was underwhelmed to say the least. Then you opened it, and my life changed forever! No only kidding my life is still the same, but that trailer is friggin incredible!!

@hugieflhr03 3 ай бұрын

Buckhorn bars are a love it or hate it opinion. I hate them. That’s amazing that you found this in a box. You need to break in that engine for a dyno run. You need at least 5000 miles on it

@im_your_huckleberry8474 3 ай бұрын

Omg. I didn't think we'd get another video! I was starting to worry!

@joshuaperry6828 3 ай бұрын

I'm still waiting on the 2nd video for the Naja

@mynameisjeff8384 3 ай бұрын

I love this dudes videos really helping me heal while recovering from my motorcycle accident

@MotoMission. 3 ай бұрын

Heal up soon

@mynameisjeff8384 3 ай бұрын

@@MotoMission. thank you it sucks haha

@wayne5607 3 ай бұрын

I made 54.9 RWHP @ 6,300 RPM Out of my 75 XLCH in 1988 When I worked at Doc's Motorcycle Parts Waterbury CT on the EasyRyders Truck Dyno. I did every trick in the book on that motor without stroking it! I even took the lifters apart and ground material off the rollers, top of the lifters, drilled holes through the sides and ground the lifter lock nuts and push rod cups to lighten them up for more RPM! I still have it in my garage!

@westho7314 2 ай бұрын

And its still just a spurtster taking up precious real estate in the garage.

@russpeaknuckel9525 3 ай бұрын

That's the exact first Harley I ever drove about 40 years ago. My friend still has it.

@oldjarhead386 Ай бұрын

I bought my first motorcycle in 1978. The reputation of that motorcycle was so bad it couldn’t be considered for a sensible person. Neighbor had the same bike in the video. He never rode it. Because it almost never ran. I bought a CB750. Loved it!

@redr1150r Ай бұрын

What kind of bike was that ? I had a Jawa 350 2 stroke twin, with a sidecar. Couldn't get much lower than that. 🙂

@philtheheaterguy951 7 күн бұрын

I bought a Kawasaki KZ650SR. I loved that bike. I was 19 when I bought it and my dad kicked me out of the house because he told me not to buy a motorcycle.

@michaelb.42112 3 ай бұрын

That new trailer is SICK. I hope Tennessee is working out. I'm jealous !

@tbillington 3 ай бұрын

That trailer manufacturer is pretty sweet

@volvo09 3 ай бұрын

That trailer is insane

@piquat1 3 ай бұрын

Fold down bed and a small toilet/shower, it's a damn camper!

@bashr52 3 ай бұрын

@@piquat1 they do have a toilet and sink option!

@josephkelly4893 3 ай бұрын

Serious bit of gear!! On my want list

@pcthayer 3 ай бұрын

Nice to see one of these again. I had an AMF 1979 XLS. I remember it always "marked its spot" wherever I parked it. (Always had to carry spare sparkplugs since it frequently fouled its plugs.)

@Michael-lu8op 3 ай бұрын

New rider here. I just bought my first motorcycle. 2013 Yamaha V Star 950. I've been watching your channel for a while and it made me want to buy a bike.

@rebuildrescue 3 ай бұрын

Love that new trailer Sean. I see a road trip in your future 👍🏼

@tjplace 3 ай бұрын

Grew up in WI. Aunt worked for AMF. Parents got a deal on an HD 440 AMF snowmobile. Great memories!

@bandittelevision 3 ай бұрын

Probably the best advertisement for ATC!

@addiction_afflicted Ай бұрын

Sean and craig are just the nicest guys fair play, super honest old school wholesome good guys❤

@brucelewis9440 3 ай бұрын

Queen Anne’s Revenge was the ship that Blackbeard traveled in.

@Tipsy652 3 ай бұрын

My first real motorcycle was a 76 sportster. Put 44,000 miles on it. Even drive it in the winter as it was the most reliable thing I owned but that’s being eighteen and no money. Lol

@francischarboneau3793 Ай бұрын

I was a Harley wrench in the 70's and I recall they had an issue with the Sporter frames cracking in the tail section. There was a retro fit kit, bascially 2 bars that were welded on to the frame. I don't recall the year but I'm sure it was in the early 70's. You may want to check this out.

@RatedRob 3 ай бұрын

I'm so eager to get my hands on a bike from '78! Right now, I already have two a 2014 Honda CTX700 and a 2023 Honda SCL500 Scrambler. But that vintage bike is still calling my name. I'll make it mine one of these days, haha!

@vonryansexpress 3 ай бұрын

The '78 has awesome looks and charisma . . . Its worth the trouble of a little bit of spannering now and then just to be able to ride such a gorgeous Ironhead . .

@bintibet74 3 ай бұрын

I live in Nappanee where ATC trailers are manufactured! I have friends who work there. They are a great company, with quality products! I actually painted their logo on the giant rock in front of their factory along US 6. Keep up the great content!

@aluminumtrailer 3 ай бұрын

The rock still looks awesome too!

@vancejohn4834 3 ай бұрын

I have owned three 1978 Sportsters 2 xlcr's and 1 exactly like yours. That is the only mag wheel drum brake HD has ever made. I had my XLCR's clutch release was not sitting flat in the outer primary. Once I fixed that it had made riding it so much fun.

@stevenkovacs2766 2 ай бұрын

I found one of those exact rear rims down the road from me. It's on my 1997 street tracker. I joke that it's the rarest part on the whole bike lol.

@ChaplainMike777 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I believe 1978 was the last year for that frame. In 1979 they went to a different frame. Congrats on the trailer, too!

@upperroomtoo 3 ай бұрын

I started watching when you had 2k subs. The Lord has blessed you in amazing ways. Proverbs 3:5-6

@bcosborne6532 3 ай бұрын

Worked a tough job at $5/hr all winter to save to buy that bike! But when I walked into the dealer in April '78, a Sporty with red graphics and spoke wheels went home with me. Marriage, school, lack of money, mechanical knowledge and ultimately AMF reliability put an end to the relationship after a couple years. I still miss it.

@user-is4tg6yt4d 3 ай бұрын

Why?

@redr1150r 7 күн бұрын

Well, look at like this, quality was in the dumps, but AMF kept the doors open until W.G. Davidson came along and saved it.

@kluthage421 3 ай бұрын

Ever since the move to TN, it's like the watching old Bikes and Beards videos before the production and video quality were modernized. You'll be back in PA soon enough.

@Dad-gy8mv 3 ай бұрын

I know I couldn't click fast enough when I saw a new Bikes and Beards episode! Thanks Sean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep them coming!

@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 3 ай бұрын

That’s a whole lot of trailer that looks like it would be full as a tick with two bikes in it. Also, no 30w solar panel is gonna keep a lithium charged for long… (unless that lithium is tiny, like 20-30ah. But it look big enough to be at least 100ah. Damn sexy trailer though, need to wrap the van to match the trailer now.

@FreeFinca 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, that 30W panel ain't worth the screws that are holding it in 😂

@tucobakunin8250 3 ай бұрын

My 2005 Lowrider needs neutral before she stops. Or ten minutes of fishing. If that's warped plates, then they are obviously warping them at the factory for a reason. 😅 It seems to be a feature, not a bug. Oh, Harley...😊

@benjaminroberts8124 3 ай бұрын

This is hands down my favourite channel! Having a blast working through the library. I’d call the trailer Apollo (Creed)

@dno702 3 ай бұрын

Never thought I would say the videos are not as good as they used to be. This was a really a trailer video.

@DakotaStillwell 3 ай бұрын

WHAT’S UP! just want say thank you for inspiring me at 29 to sign up and take the MSF course on June 17th. I’ve started ordering gear with the M1 MOTO gloves that are supposed to arrive today. You put out great content and inspire to become a rider but many to become a better man for themselves and God. Thank you for that!!!

@xpndblhero5170 3 ай бұрын

4:17 - I can't believe he showed us his ability to teleport from one door to a completely different room.... It's like he has the keys to the Matrix back rooms. 😮 😂😂 Edit: 23:05 - I'd call it the Dog House because he might be sleeping in that if the Mrs finds out how much it costs for a custom bike trailer.... LMAO 😬🤣

@biblequestionswithchristop8971 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos Sean. That trailer looked great!

@inoiz8395 Ай бұрын

I'm here for the next video. I can't wait to see how the Naja V Twin rides!

@blackbuttecruizr 3 ай бұрын

Hope your Louisiana meetup is a hoot!

@charliepatterson9321 3 ай бұрын

As we say here . We goin to pass a good time . Which translates to have a good time . Laissez les bon temps rouler . Pronounced lazy lay bon ton roula . = Let the good times roll .

@juliancrooks3031 3 ай бұрын

After about 10-15,000 miles the engine fully breaks in and you will get more power out of it

@ThatBobGuy850 3 ай бұрын

That's what I was thinking, dyno-ing an engine that's not broke-in?? Dumb.

@chadhaire1711 Ай бұрын

At 15,000 miles this harley will be in the junk yard

@brenthill3241 Ай бұрын

I remember sitting on those 78 models in the showroom. The 78 1/2 had the triangulated frame style that lasted till the end of the Sportster's run.

@Robert-dx4fq 3 ай бұрын

My older brother had one in 1978 it caught fire putting gas in it at the gas station what a fire 🔥

@Leonard-kd7uj 3 ай бұрын

Hi great vid but souldnt it be run in before you dyno it

@ozziebrito4527 3 ай бұрын

As always. I love what you do and how you honor God. I am not a Harley person because I do t want to spend $$$ on many repairs. lol. The Voyager for me 😊

@bodeine454 3 ай бұрын

They make a clutch lever effort reducing kit for some Harley's, I put one on our '05 Dyna Wide Glide, it's a pretty easy, straightforward job that helped a bunch in reducing the effort it takes to pull the clutch lever. It was an actual kit from Harley-Davidson but other manufacturers offer them as well. Look around on the world wide web, someone might make one that works on yours.

@exiledmackem73 3 ай бұрын

Love the channel, and Dave is awesome. as the bike got it's first start at 45, you gotta name it Penix Jr.

@Napoleon_Blownapart 3 ай бұрын

Should name it Trailly Mctrailerface

@BikesandBeards 3 ай бұрын

I like that name

@vadersvicla9746 3 ай бұрын

This is what I came here to say.

@mattf49006 3 ай бұрын

@BikesandBeards another poster further up in the comments suggested Buddy Hauly towed by Van Morrison ..

@TwistedSag15 3 ай бұрын

For all the whiners, I'd rather see Sean do the ad than have to skip a stupid youtube ad. Also needed to hear that bible verse thanks Sean.

@ocwpzw 2 ай бұрын

I had to watch six KZfaq ads on this one, two unskippable.

@Lemmon714_ Ай бұрын

I don't have premium and haven't watched an ad in years. It's really easy. I don't mind Sean's ads.

@erizfolkz31 18 күн бұрын

Yeah, and congratulations to him for landing a sponsor. That's good for his business.

@4thinternational283 3 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful bike, love the old iron heads, wish I kept my '81 now.

@crminalminds12 13 күн бұрын

ironhead AMF rider here! 79 roadster if you don't see me wrenching on the side of the road i didn't ride it today. the old heads i have spoken with have refer to it as a "strong arm clutch" and since i regularly have to slap lactic acid out of my forearms if i ride to long in traffic and red lights... i would have to agree. if only that trailer wasn't a little more than 11 times the cost of my bike

@aaronlopez492 3 ай бұрын

Another possible title; "The thrills&chills and 🤕 headache of owning a 78 Sportster". I know, I know it's long but it's pretty descriptive. Nice video!!

@denniskurbansade834 3 ай бұрын

You should name the trailer “I shoulda got an 8x16 trailer “

@davebrake 3 ай бұрын

what a great video, just chock full of interesting stuff, one cool thing after another. loved it!

@shingerz Ай бұрын

That trailer is bloody brilliant good job there 👍

@iamgriff 3 ай бұрын

I can see ATC is sponsoring MANY of the creators on KZfaq. This site is becoming one gigantic advertisement

@Jimbo-in-Thailand 2 ай бұрын

@iamgriff - LOL I thought it always was! The real problem is most YT sites have followed suite. Oh well.

@paulwaldrop 3 ай бұрын

Everyone needs a Craig. Harley can call the new monstrocity a Sportster, but it isn't. They killed one of their most popular models and replaced it with a "Plastic Engined" something or another. I went and found and older Sportster, and bought it, just so I could have a real one. I picked up a 79 Sportster, which is the same model I had, in High School. I remember taking my original one on a 6 mos ride, around the US and Canada, before I got on with my adult life. The good old days.

@jonnymac8925 3 ай бұрын

Lol it's still a sportster. That's like saying the evo sportster wasn't a sportster when they discontinued the skinhead frame/motor. Times change, things change. I love my rubbermount, but having one of the most advanced bikes they make carry the Sportster name is a good thing. The fit and finish isn't a cheap plastic like you said. There is a ridiculous amount of ironhead, solid mount evos and rubbermount evos all over the world, for great prices. Did you really want them to keep making the same bike they have been making since 1986ish? Lol

@blakegriplingph 3 ай бұрын

@@jonnymac8925Harley fanboys irk me a lot lul. My dad owned a 1988 Sportster some ten years ago yet he's not that blinded by nostalgia to rant about how older models are "better".

@JCole78 3 ай бұрын

I’m a diehard Sportster guy, and I absolutely love my ‘06 1200C, but the Sportster was originally meant to be a Sport Bike. The new Sportster is what the Sportsters should have been at least 20 years ago.

@Shadow0fd3ath24 3 ай бұрын

the new sportster is better in each and every way possible except looking like its 50 years old. Theyre incredible compared to anything else theyve made..and im a huge harley hater

@randomstuff4805 2 ай бұрын

@@Shadow0fd3ath24 2009 and newer has an updated cylinder head, making a lot more power.

@Terence-mk9jh 3 ай бұрын

The new trailer is out of this world. Good to see a high quality manufacturer that really cares about the thing they are making. I'm sure that you will get many years of great service out of it.

@ricklombardo-cd3bs 3 ай бұрын

Call the trailer Black Beard.

@user-oe8er2qn2s 3 ай бұрын

Sorry dude, but IMHO you got hosed on this purchase. Ask anyone who's had the misfortune of owning one of these albatrosses, (myself included), and they will tell you RUN - don't walk away from these deals. The old AMF sportsters were unreliable moneypits that do not hold their value.

@kurtfoulke5130 3 ай бұрын

😂 they are still worth more than they were brand new

@robertbrouillette6767 3 ай бұрын

In the late 70s Harley had lots of labor/management problems when they were under AMF ( American Machine and Foundry ) They were what we called “Bowling Ball Harleys”

@MrJruta 3 күн бұрын

Wow what a beautiful bike!!! Love the paint scheme

@MAGGOT_VOMIT 3 ай бұрын

Bidenomics killed the "Free Snacks" thing.

@michi_danksta 3 ай бұрын

Super mechanic? Cmon you just sent the gecko bike to Craig because this super mechanic was befuddled...😂😂😂

@nunninkav 3 ай бұрын

You got some hybrid, toy hauler, mini travel trailer. I can only imagine what that thing costs! Worth it, if you got it and need it. Really sweet.

@specialed5098 3 ай бұрын

Great video again, just keep buying old/new bikes and keep sharing

@michaelslinger3998 3 ай бұрын

This channels just not the same as it used to once be

@sats87 Ай бұрын

Why?

@Gsxrnoob 3 ай бұрын

17,500 in that piece of garbage lmaooo

@louiethepotato 3 ай бұрын

I’m a Harley guy so I really liked the bits about the Sportster. My dad has his dad’s ‘77 XLT with the original saddle bags. Just wish that there was more content surrounding the bike itself like its history, explaining why things were the way they were. I mean, there was some of that in this video and the last one but just seemed to hit the high points. Then the remaining video was about the trailer. I’m Also willing to bet a small amount of money that the battery in the key fob was dead on the Sportster S.

@ohwell2790 3 ай бұрын

AMF a bowling ball manufacture. I owned a 1970 XLCH with a drum front brake had to plan your stops and also make sure it was in neutral before stopping a a light.

@secondhandbikers 3 ай бұрын

Great video Sean.. love seeing that old Sporty in action..

@spfadden082711 3 ай бұрын

That trailer is amazing! I want one. Can’t imagine how much they are.

@mikeshaffer2950 3 ай бұрын

I have two of the 75th anniversary Sportster, one has all original 16,000 mls 2nd one is completely motor an transmission rebuilt, didn't take any patena off.

@ak6781fan 3 ай бұрын

another awesome vid. Those guys at the end were cool.

@matthewfrancis8825 3 ай бұрын

Great video and the new bike trailer is awesome can we get them in the U K . The New Sportie is real nice as well. Keep up the good work dude. Matt from Hastings E Sussex U K Great Brighton the universe.

@samsham8218 Ай бұрын

My uncle had one of these.. Think he got tired of constantly wrenching on it.. He sold it and got "more reliable" newer one.. Something special about the older ones though.

@f.austin 3 ай бұрын

name for the trailer: "Black Beard". great video.said it before-you are a great storyteller. thanks for sharing!

@jerrymarcum9981 2 ай бұрын

Very good looking bike! Thanks for sharing.

@TheChillBison 3 ай бұрын

Super enjoyable vid, great job, and learned something as always. What a lovely trailer! God bless y'all!

@lonniewalton6086 3 ай бұрын

I bought that same 75th anniversary edition in 78 for $4250.00. The transmission gear dog for second wore out in under 7000 miles. I shimmed it up reinstalled new gear dog it was fine after that it was find. If you miss a shift don't just slam it home if you break a gear dog forcing it, it will split the cases, a friend did that on his 1976 bi centennial edition. Put 2 inch extended fork tube it handles better. Put 32 inch drag pipes on it and jet the carb it runs better.

@Mr_Spock 3 ай бұрын

Name the trailer Holy Roller . It's the logical name. 🖖🤠

@Roadside2882 3 ай бұрын

I cant get enough of seeing this sportster. My first harley was a 75th anniversary sportster I had traded a 96 firebird for, so it holds a special place in my heart. Unfortunately life happens as well as divorce, and i had to let my first harley go. Thank you for buying this ol girl, and putting it where it belongs, on the road. Thank you for sharing it with us. Keep up the great work.