I have this same, exact bike. It was my dad’s, and when he retired from riding because of his age, I inherited it. Absolutely love it. Cheers

I remember going with my mom to buy her Springer bad boy back in '96 from a Harley dealer in Daytona. She still has it today, and I ride it when I go home. It's absolutely amazing and enjoy seeing it.

So I took your advise,...bought a bike. Told my wife you said to buy,..she wants to speak with you.

John Maxwell, Love your videos and would love one from you servicing the springer. Can't seem to find much from you tube regarding the springer. I'm getting ready to replace the neck bearings on a 1990 FXSTS as well as the bushings and would rather see a video prior to rolling up my sleeves and diving in. You have a special knack for getting your message across on your tutorial videos. Tons of respect to you,

My 56 Panhead draws the same kind of comments anywhere I go. It's all original, even still 6 volt. Nothing like an old Harley....

I have a 96 like this one, too. It was my dad’s bike, before he got too old to ride anymore and passed it down to me. I love this bike, and it will be my daughter’s bike, someday. Great video.

Keep doing what you're doing. You inspire others. And IMO you're the only vlogger I can actually listen to without getting a headache. Thanks for all the content, it's very reassuring to a soon to be MMI student. 😊

Had my wife drive me to go "look at a bike", man she was pissed when she saw me buy it. She ignored me for then next couple days but started liking the bike after sitting on it and getting some leathers and new boots.

Hey JM, thanks for sharing your time with is via the channel. I bought a 99 FLHT with a Screaming Eagle big bore kit 6 years ago and absolutely love it in every way. It’s a great local cruise or back road ride, rarely will I hit the Interstate with since she doesn’t like much over 70mph. Carbureted and cables give much more feel over electronics and hydraulics. Thanks again.

I have a 95 fxstsb. My bike came with a mag wheel up front and I’ve never seen another one with it? I also changed the transmission to a six speed and it made a huge difference on the highway. Great bikes

John, your vids always bring a smile. Often find myself laughing and family members wondering what I’m doing, headphones make it more mysterious. Love the work and the knowledge you share. Thanks and keep it up.

You're a stand up good guy. I'm now a subscriber. I enjoy the straightforward/roundabout way you share your knowledge and experience. Informative and entertaining. You're doing a fine job. Peace.

Love those springer front ends!!

Awesome ride along. Your upgrades are spot on. Nice park run for lunch too!!!

just started working at harley last month and ive had several people come up to be talking about the bad boy i love what you did with yours

I love my 99 carbed EVO. No springer, but still a great ride. I will be 80 years old November 30, and love the comfort. I started on a 1942 45 flat head back in 55. I was 14.

Nice one John, been waiting for this one man. Keep the Bad Boy content coming!

Once again, another awesome video! I've always been a fan of the springer front end especially the Bad Boy. I've got a 04 springer softtail. Thanks for letting me ride along! Looking forward to your next video! Thanks again!

I look forward to your videos more than all of the other motovloggers. Such a chill dude. Love your bad boy. Sick ride!

Ah, the dreaded 'impulse buy'. Destroyer of wallets and savings accounts, bringer of ramen noodles and PBJ's, delayer of current projects, not to mention putting one on a couch one way or another. I bought my Sporty Low 'by accident' on E-Bay. I was testing the seller's reserve. At the last second I bid a tad low for the area. "Nah, he won't take that" *enter*. Screen refreshes, 'Congratulations you've won', "oh chit, I just bought a bike!?!" Went over the reserve by one dollar. Whupps. It was a decent deal, but not one of my more responsible moments.

First Harley I ever feel in love with... Never had one but dreamed about it. Thanks for putting this video up!

Hey John. Thanks for another great video. Love those handlebars. What is the height on them?

That Springer front end is awesome! Killer bike! Love it!!

I enjoy riding my Street Glide, especially on long trips. But I LOVE riding my '92 Softail. You're so right about riding Evos. Until you've ridden one, you just won't understand.

I get what your saying. I restored a 79 FLH. Out of necessity I got a factory manual and learned how to rebuild it myself. And what my father and grandfather taught me on knuckles & shovels. Gonna have to do the same with my 2008 Heritage I just bought. Enjoyed the video

Great video! Love your format great job.

Ok, when you passed that van that had pulled off to the right, and had only one hand on the handlebars...my heart skipped a beat! Stay safe brother!

I love the Bad Boy, and for all the reasons you list. I also like an olive drab or tan Cross Bones, but a low chrome Bad Boy would be #1 in my book.

Awesome ride John! I have always loved the Badboy like you said old skool and also not to mention a softail but what a great bike. One day I will get one. Great video keep up the great content.

Great video John! Love the relaxed humor

I have 2002 FLSTC with a carburetor and a 2001 Road King with fuel injection that I know nothing about. The 01 cold starts much better than the carb bike but mostly because the low speed jet was too small I changed it out. Cool bike glad you like it.

Love that Springer... Thinking of converting my Dyna SG to a Springer front end... Love the channel... Keep'em coming... Nice looking bike!!!!

I've got a 96 Wide Glide and love it. When the twin cams came out my first reaction to the sound was, What the ... it sounded so ....and my brother in law has one, and he had the same response I did. They just lost THAT sound. Any, enjoyed the vid's. Keep em coming.

great video. I am new to Harley just bought my first. I am retired and history of some of these bikes is great to hear. love your videos keep them coming.

97 Heritage Softtail Classic, great sound, rapidly approaching 50k miles with many more to go. #EVOisTheWay2Go

Been waiting for this video. Thanks for delivering! Great looking bike.

My f a v o r I t e Harley KZfaq channel. Relaxed, knowledgeable, informative, great edit and love your tude! Well done!

I love old school bikes too. The springer front end is iconic nothing like it. If it came out in the 40s or 50s I'm in. Great video. Keep em coming. Maybe me and some of my bros will ride down for bike night and say howdy.

Those bars, risers, levers & grips are all very much the same as what I am looking at putting on my 2012 wideglide, looks very cool man. I have taken mine apart & customised heaps of stuff, resprayed it, changed most of the chrome for semi gloss or flat black, painted the lower fork legs semi gloss black etc, love the blacked out look with just enough chrome to break it up. Keep up the videos, learned a couple of good tips from them that made more sense when working on my bike & my mates 92 fxr

Awesome bike! I ride a Sporty now, but I do miss my springer. I love how high the headlight is on em :). What a view!

Good stuff John!! Sweet ride. Which mustang seat do you have on your sportster?

Good looking ride. I just picked up an 08 Anniversary Screamin Eagle Ultra with the copper paint scheme. Gets a lot of looks too. Just got turned on to your channel and am really enjoying it. Thanks for taking the time to get us all the great tips.

Lol when I bought my 04 softail my wife was pissed and she still brings it up till this day. It’s been 5yrs lmao. Love it.

Loved my swingarm bag when I had my Deuce. I also forgot to close the bag from time to time. Awesome bike.

Love the vids! Keep ‘em coming!

hey, John Maxwell - cool ride and great video. I ride old Zeds here in Western Australia as well as my Sporty. The conversr ation starting factor from the old Zeds is off the scale. Everyone had one or their dad/brother/uncle/best mate had one and sold it/crashed it/dragged it/died on it etc. You just feel like biking royalty on those convo starters. Keep up the good work, mate!

Hey John, speaking of impulse buys, i flew from ontario canada to san antonio, bought a low mile, one owner 05 Springer. Took saddlebags as carryons, my camping gear in a duffle as checked bag and then rode it home on the natchez trace, blue ridge parkway, backroads of new york. 2500 miles home. It handles WAY better than my previous fat tire 06 softail standard ! Love this bike !! Any chance of a springer front end maintenance vid in the future?? Cheers.

I had a Yama V-Star a few years back(that I had just paid off) and stopped by the Harley dealer (after calling the wife and telling her I was going to look) and ended up with a year old Road King. My wife opened the garage door when I got home and said "Happy Valentine's day to me!" Oh yeah, Happy Valentine's day hun! True story! She just wanted to go for a ride!

John I just got me a new one when my wife was in Tennessee. When she got back home. She act like I was not even there. Love the video buddy. Have a great week

Love the sounds and the springer front end. I want one. 30 years since the accident and I'm looking for a project Harley. I have workshop now so fingers crossed.

I hear an annoying rattle on my 93 Springer all the time. Thanks to your video I will check the gas caps. Never even thought of that! It's been driving me crazy. Appreciate the knowledge man.

Hey John, still loving my old beautiful Wideglide, let’s ride sometime!

Congrats in the 70K subscribers John!!

Sweet bike learning so much on this page from bikes to how do’s I’ve always dreamed of being a harley tech

First time watcher. Enjoyed it I will watch again like your bike piece

John, you briefly mentioned the gas caps you found that Don't leak for dual tanks with the left hand thread. What brand are they? Inherited a 94 Fatboy from a brother and having the same leak issue on the left tank. Great videos! Love the straight talk info without the BS.

Dude you are just the right amount of goofy and wit mixed with harley Davidson intelligence. Nice job. Your fun to listen to and your bike knowledge is solid.

Good yarn John, you're doing so well buddy & deserve success, cos you think about what you put out, way to go

I've been to the New Port Richie H-D shop , it's like 3 minutes away from our friends place. I live in Virginia and went on a vacation there. I'm glad I came across this .

Just found your vids. Good stuff! Know what you mean about the springer. Loving my 03 Anniversary FXSTS. Goes when you want it to, cruises sweet. Ride safe, bro!

I love the looks of the 'Springer' - which of course , the Bad Boy was derived from. Match that front end with the Softail rear end, wow! very very cool. My favourate looking Softail. I only wish the Softails of the era had the handling capabilities and rear suspension of the 2018 Softails - there would have been a Springer in my garage.

I test rode a Bad boy in around 95. Couldn't afford it ( was on a sporty 1200 at the time ).... would love to find one now. Very rare in the UK.

John, Thanks for your perspective! Bad Ass is in the eye of the beholder! I like your Bad Boy and how it sounds, however I have always been a fan of the old Harley Barges of the late 40's... with the springer front end PLUS big ass tires front and back and the huuuggge gas tanks (Yeh I am crazy) but that is what I like (remember, eye of the beholder....)... so I looked around on the internet and fell in love with a Red and Silver, 2002 Heritage Springer (about 30 miles from me).... So I drove over, looked at it and I was hooked and committed to buy it on the spot. It was in 2004 (2 years old) with only 800 miles on it!!!!!! It was like the guy was actually "storing it for me" to purchase... LOL He did not ride it much and it looked BRAND SPANKING NEW (stock saddle bags, seat and all) when I saw it (remember eye of the beholder)... I had NEVER ridden a Harley in my life!!!! Here is where the fun starts.... ;-) My first and only "bike" was a 1960's cushman scooter (step through... They called it a "Road King" in 1957) with an upright one cylinder engine (centrifugal clutch) that IF IT had any power it was around 4 horses (max)..... So I am really out of my league at this point..... 50 Plus years old.... First Helmet I ever owned... I came back a few days later with the cash and check for the balance.... He gave me the keys and I acted like I knew what I was doing.... cranked her up and pulled out of his driveway carefully SO I would not embarrass myself (at least until I got out to the main road)... I struggled to make the approximate 20 turns to cover the 30 miles to get home without killing myself and pull into my garage.... Whew!!!! I went inside and looked on the computer for and signed up for the Learn to Ride Class at a local Harley Dealer.... THANK GOD the lady instructor was nice and did not call our hands when several of us in the class rode in on our shining Iron Steeds (on the last day of the class)!!! LOL At the end of 3 days we completed the Learn to Ride Course and I began my journey to learn more about how to actually ride my Heritage Springer..... by the way did I say on the last day of the class it rained cats and dogs on the way home.... riding in the rain for my first time? Fast forward 15 years, I still have NOT killed myself and have practiced as much as I can to ALSO keep from killing anyone else.... Looking back, would I have bought a smaller bike to learn on??? I should have but I probably would be just as stupid, just because I wanted THIS 2002 Heritage Springer (remember eye of the beholder....).... Yes I was stupid but LUCKILY all's well that ends well.... I do not recommend this way of getting into motorcycling as I have had some VERY close calls trying to counter steer this Barge..... I love the way my Barge looks, feels and accelerates with its massive "LOL" 88 cubic inches.... And yes it does not go as fast as it once did because I hung a bunch of additional chrome on it (racks, American Flag, POW Flag, teardrop tool box and tool kit, +++).... probably some of the parts you sold off John... Please keep up your videos and keep us better informed of the things we should know, but do not know.... Ride Safe!!!!! ....errrr Me Too!!!!!!

Great video... yeah man... nothin sounds like a carburated evo... for sure!!!

I agree! The bad boy is a sweet bike. I also would like to thank you for all of the awesome content you post. It is very helpful and entertaining. I currently have a 98 softail custom that I am having turn signal issues with but I love it anyway.

Good looking putt. Would love to see what it takes to upgrade to daylighter headlights and passing lights and turn signals.

Like how you mentioned road 6 customs about your bars . I got side mounted license plate holder from them for my 13 streetbob

I agree that the Bad Boy is the coolest "modern" Harley! So much so, when I was looking for a bike I decided to to get a used Night Train and then picked up a springer front end off a wrecked bike. Took it all apart, cleaned it up, powder coated it and stuck it on. Now I have a Springer Night Train, a great mix of new tech and ride-ability and old school style. I get tons of comments all the time!

Sweet bike John, I love the evos also. I had a 2001 FLH with a S&S super e carb. That thing sounded pretty cool also.

What kind of glove do you use to ride? In particular the ones you wore in this video? Thanks love the videos man

love the springer front end. Nice bike bro

My favorite Harley... The Knucklehead... I think they are the most aesthetically pleasing, art on 2 wheels! Yeah, the panhead is cool, and even shovels are getting attention, now that the evo took to the masses. I had a K model once... A 750, flathead, iron maiden. A tank on 2 wheels to be sure!

John, loving the vids bro.. question, what gloves are you using while riding? I am in the market to replace an old set of gloves and noticed yours.. any info is appreciated.. thanks man!

Agree with you on the sound of the carbureted Evo’s! I have a 94 police FXR 103ci. It absolutely rips and sounds amazing. Why did Harley ever get rid of the FXR frame?

Very cool bike, I really like the wrapped pipe look; so much so, that my pipes on my Breakout are wrapped. I have Bassani Radial Sweepers. Are they considered to be straight pipes and if so am I losing torque with them?

love the bad boy,remember getting Harley catalog from dealer, and had this pic of that on the wall for years,sad I never got one

TOTALLY agree about the Springer front-ends. Nuthin says Harley like a springer ! I don't really miss the "potato potato" sound with my new 2017 M8 Street Glide. The trade off for the performance is so worth it.... I enjoy your videos !

Hey John,cool rideing videos,DO you work on any older bikes ?ie shovels? How much do they get into older bikes at the school you went to?

You can't go wrong with a Springer.... I actually wouldn't mind putting a Springer front end on my Heritage just to get more of an old school look to her. Awesome bike man look the looks of it.

Nice video. To this day the Bad Boy is still Harley's best looking bike ever. Kudos to Willie G. Davidson for creating a beautiful, blacked-out, tricked-out version of a FX springer. The mods you made are tasteful.

Love that sound!

Great looking bike John.I enjoy your videos.

Great video and thoughts on your experience with H-D. Thanks

John, Continue to enjoy your vids... I'm curious of your personal opinion of the Deuce. Mines a 2004 and man I love it always have and always will. By the way very cool Bad Boy... I too love the springer front end.

Love the springer front ends. If I ever do a build, that's what it will have.

Another springer man! I love my springer. My favorite bike in my garage.

In my 20s, I coveted the hell out HD springers! I guess. . . I still do.

Sweet bike. Love the channel man!

Recommend an Andrews EV42, cut the heads ~ 0.030" and enjoy. Makes the Evo feel like it should have stock!

I bought my '98 FLSTS Brand new. Love the Springer! It now has 18" ape hangers and an EV-72 Andrews cam. Vance & Hines longshot pipes and an adjustable ignition and of course an S&S super E carb. It is my favorite HD.

Your right Awesome Bike, I like the way You have it set up, looks great, also the Evo's have a cool Sound too.

John I really love watching your videos!! too cool

I always wanted that Bike! Nice Bike.. Also like the Videos. Keep them coming.

Your BAD BOY looks a lot better now! Nice job!

I just bought a 2013 fxs blackline today. Gotta love the ones they didn't make a ton of.

Love the bars man.would I be able to get a set like that for my 05 wide glide.12s or 14s.thanks

First off I want to say I love your Channel. I have a custom Softail with a Kraft Tech frame and a V-Twin motor and my bike is wobbling. Can you give me some insight on what could be causing it and what to look for?

How do you feel about the crossbones with a seat conversion? I know it's got the fatter wheels but it looks pretty spot on similar.

Love my 91 fatboy. Enjoy the sound of that evo. None of my other bikes sound like that one.

I feel the same way about my bike. Love the vids man. Gonna have to meet you sometime. Nice to see an average joe on here.