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

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2 ай бұрын

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@JSerio1983 2 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 2 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 Ай бұрын

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

@jearnohameleers9759 Ай бұрын

You need to buy a cafe racer

@JAYTEAM187 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 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 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 Ай бұрын

Accurate

@jonnyf9049 Ай бұрын

damn dont tell everyone!

@coreycallahan7443 Ай бұрын

Wise words from one who knows 😅.

@mclegend7618 Күн бұрын

True bikers are up tweaking lol

@jeremymoorehead9117 2 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 Ай бұрын

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

@mattnorthernmn2803 2 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 2 ай бұрын

Me too ❤

@mgislason1able 2 ай бұрын

Yeah what happend

@paololololol 2 ай бұрын

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

@handmadeindustrial 2 ай бұрын

Craig was an excellent sidekick.

@FortniteDad12 2 ай бұрын

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

@ChloeKream 2 ай бұрын

You should call the trailer Buddy Haully

@andyreynolds6194 Ай бұрын

And tow it behind Van Morrison

@jameshealy4594 Ай бұрын

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

@Tipsy652 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

@randymarks4011 2 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.

@mojoron 2 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@wjb111 2 ай бұрын

@@ek8710 Yes, me too!

@Berm_Blaster Ай бұрын

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

@stratospekos Ай бұрын

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

@tucobakunin8250 Ай бұрын

Def thought your friend died, too.

@oldjarhead386 15 күн 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 23 сағат 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. 🙂

@joelthemole3020 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 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.

@sgilman7722 2 ай бұрын

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

@stevehudson7429 2 ай бұрын

Wow. Scratches the horn cover?🤣

@thomaswaldorf9141 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 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 28 күн бұрын

i was thinking about that.

@AVERAGEJOERC 2 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@AVERAGEJOERC 2 ай бұрын

@@FoundingStockNZ ya true but still

@purplepup8897 2 ай бұрын

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

@fowyb 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 Ай бұрын

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

@recoilrob324 2 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 2 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 Ай бұрын

They go for about $800 today 😅

@kingkrimson8771 Ай бұрын

To them, "sound power" beats horsepower every time

@tylerhubbell6410 Ай бұрын

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

@bwedmore 2 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 2 ай бұрын

even with the dual front the brakes are still really poor

@deadprivacy 2 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@kurtfoulke5130 Ай бұрын

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

@deadprivacy 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

@PackMan13x 2 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 2 ай бұрын

Bless your mom man...

@van3158 2 ай бұрын

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

@jonnymac8925 2 ай бұрын

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

@SyThco13 2 ай бұрын

God bless your mom

@micksterboone4517 2 ай бұрын

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

@RS-hi5qj 2 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 2 ай бұрын

Today I learned! Good to know.

@kennethanway7979 Ай бұрын

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

@kurtfoulke5130 Ай бұрын

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

@rinkinkel 2 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@rinkinkel Ай бұрын

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

@kurtfoulke5130 Ай бұрын

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

@Dirt-knees 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 Ай бұрын

I paid $2,800 brand new in 1978

@RCH45ACP 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 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 Ай бұрын

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

@bandittelevision 2 ай бұрын

Probably the best advertisement for ATC!

@russpeaknuckel9525 2 ай бұрын

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

@electric103 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!!

@alabamacritterhighway6157 2 ай бұрын

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

@tbillington 2 ай бұрын

That trailer manufacturer is pretty sweet

@volvo09 2 ай бұрын

That trailer is insane

@piquat1 2 ай бұрын

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

@bashr52 2 ай бұрын

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

@josephkelly4893 Ай бұрын

Serious bit of gear!! On my want list

@hugieflhr03 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

@bcosborne6532 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 Ай бұрын

Why?

@im_your_huckleberry8474 2 ай бұрын

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

@joshuaperry6828 2 ай бұрын

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

@rebuildrescue 2 ай бұрын

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

@upperroomtoo 2 ай бұрын

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

@francischarboneau3793 16 күн 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.

@wayne5607 2 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 Ай бұрын

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

@SyThco13 2 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.

@brucelewis9440 2 ай бұрын

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

@dno702 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.

@DavidOwen-kv1ws 13 күн бұрын

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

@mynameisjeff8384 2 ай бұрын

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

@MotoMission. Ай бұрын

Heal up soon

@mynameisjeff8384 Ай бұрын

@@MotoMission. thank you it sucks haha

@michaelb.42112 2 ай бұрын

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

@tjplace 2 ай бұрын

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

@tucobakunin8250 2 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...😊

@vonryansexpress 2 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 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 Ай бұрын

The rock still looks awesome too!

@Robert-dx4fq Ай бұрын

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

@juliancrooks3031 2 ай бұрын

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

@ThatBobGuy850 Ай бұрын

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

@chadhaire1711 21 күн бұрын

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

@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310 2 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 2 ай бұрын

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

@JCunningham21 Ай бұрын

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

@BikesandBeards Ай бұрын

That’s a good idea

@pcthayer 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 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.

@TwistedSag15 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 Ай бұрын

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

@Lemmon714_ 2 күн 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.

@xpndblhero5170 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 😬🤣

@RatedRob 2 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!

@vancejohn4834 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 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.

@ozziebrito4527 2 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 😊

@blackbuttecruizr 2 ай бұрын

Hope your Louisiana meetup is a hoot!

@charliepatterson9321 2 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 .

@kluthage421 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.

@sammcrae8892 Күн бұрын

$18,000 is insane. That bike cost around $3,000 new in 1974. At least I had a chance to buy a new Super Glide in '74 for about $3,500 or so. I gave it a pass since you could get a Honda 750-4, or a Triumph or Norton for under $2,000, actually the Honda was under $1,500 or so, maybe just over that. So I got a Honda 450 for $1100, and used it to follow around my buddy on his Sportster so I could pick up the pieces that would usually fall off his bike every time we would ride. I recall picking up his oil tank dipstick cap, a turn signal (vibration caused metal fatigue), a rear foot peg, and a few other bits and pieces. I think his license plate bracket also broke from vibration. It was quite a shaker. 😮

@DakotaStillwell 2 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!!!

@Napoleon_Blownapart 2 ай бұрын

Should name it Trailly Mctrailerface

@BikesandBeards 2 ай бұрын

I like that name

@vadersvicla9746 Ай бұрын

This is what I came here to say.

@mattf49006 Ай бұрын

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

@VintageJunk1e 22 күн бұрын

i dont even own a bike always wanted one just not in my budget but i love this channel and learing things so much info here love it ty

@robertbrouillette6767 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”

@Leonard-kd7uj 2 ай бұрын

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

@iamgriff 2 ай бұрын

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

@Jimbo-in-Thailand Ай бұрын

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

@rodan2852 7 күн бұрын

Old Harleys require a regular maintenance schedule, a patient and meticulous owner, along with regular long rides to stay in "fine fettle", but THEY SOUND AMAZING. Ps quality did take a hit starting in 69-70.

@bodeine454 2 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.

@denniskurbansade834 2 ай бұрын

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

@paulwaldrop 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 29 күн бұрын

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

@brenthill3241 24 күн 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.

@samsham8218 8 күн 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.

@user-oe8er2qn2s 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 Ай бұрын

😂 they are still worth more than they were brand new

@aaronlopez492 2 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!!

@Roadside2882 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.

@ChaplainMike777 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!

@ricklombardo-cd3bs 2 ай бұрын

Call the trailer Black Beard.

@MAGGOT_VOMIT Ай бұрын

Bidenomics killed the "Free Snacks" thing.

@darren6951 8 күн бұрын

I have a 2010 Harley Fatboy and the only wrenching i have had to do on it is oil changes and adding accessories.

@bladerage0551 Ай бұрын

"when this bike came out, they claimed 55hp." "... IDK ABOUT ALL THAT" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@bladerage0551 Ай бұрын

side note. Sean got a real life MOC from GTA. that trailer is sick!

@menschenhandler6413 2 ай бұрын

for some reason some people don't like this guy just because of the bible verses.

@wyattrhodes6399 Ай бұрын

It’s not my favorite part but I do still like what he puts out

@autoaimersblowmemurray6660 Ай бұрын

I’m an atheist. If a person providing me with entertainment wants to pray for a second or drop a verse, who am I to judge🤷‍♂️ If I don’t like it I can just leave

@n0z4a243 Ай бұрын

If that's the only thing they can complain about, then that's on them.

@chrise.2495 Ай бұрын

This is what i think too...@@autoaimersblowmemurray6660

@athiftsabit1208 Ай бұрын

I'm a moslem and enjoys watching his channel (and his others) for years

@michaelslinger3998 Ай бұрын

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

@Dad-gy8mv Ай бұрын

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

@zaks9919 Ай бұрын

Ya haven't had the full experience yet , like spoke ends through the rim bands, or oil on the garage floor,or mysteries with the black box , or water seeping into the voltage regulator, welds braking in the primary drive engine side. If you make it to 36,000 miles you can get rid of the bronze valve guides & rebuild the starter .Brakes ? don"t worry about them ,new, it's about the best they will ever be !

@michi_danksta 2 ай бұрын

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

@Terence-mk9jh 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.

@benjaminroberts8124 Ай бұрын

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

@shingerz 21 күн бұрын

That trailer is bloody brilliant good job there 👍

@adf360 Ай бұрын

Spent the better part of my childhood pulling Japanese bikes from the weeds and effortlessly bringing them back to life. When I was older, started working on Harley's and learned real quick I'll never waste my money on one new/used.

@frankpeletz1818 Ай бұрын

I bought a 1980 KZ1G mew-BIGGEST mistake. The fuel injection craped out after a year, the aluminum rims corroded from lack of coating ,, any chrome peeled off of the plastic covers . A Sportster cost less and I would still be able to get parts for it from many sources today.

@nunninkav 2 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.

@billfowler2867 Күн бұрын

My first road bike was an 78 AMF Sportster. I got it in 1980. Used with only 3K miles. It was constantly in the shop. Leaked like a sieve and the clutch was awful. I put a couple of thousand miles on it and had to get rid of it. Got a Honda that I rode for many trouble free years.

@louiethepotato 2 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.

@artied1807 5 күн бұрын

I wanted a 77 Sportster so bad. It just looked so freaking cool. But back then I knew what the reputation was by word of mouth. Everybody said doin't do it so I opted for a 77 BMW R60/7. Drove that BMW 50,000 mostlly trouble free miles but I always wished I could have bought the Sportster too just to sit in the garage and look pretty. PS fast forward 35 years I bought an 883 Super Low just to sorta fulfill that old dream . It too has been a great bike just like the BMW. was way back when.

@4thinternational283 Ай бұрын

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

@lonniewalton6086 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.

@aluminumtrailer Ай бұрын

Thanks for hanging out with us for a day and appreciate your partnership! Enjoy the new trailer. 😎👍

@inoiz8395 12 күн бұрын

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

@keithcarchide806 2 ай бұрын

Sweet looking bike!! Id change a couple things starting with the couch 😂 love that tank too cool. Would love to find a oldie like that.

@erniemiller1953 2 ай бұрын

My brother still has his 76 Bowling Ball. The only thing that is still original is the frame.

@realecomkid Ай бұрын

If I was ATC, I would have taken the Bikes & Beards logo and added custom-fabricated touches throughout the trailer; less chance that trailer is going anywhere plus it becomes a show piece in all the videos. Still a beautiful trailer and well-made!

@Oddman1980 2 ай бұрын

Working on the bike on the side of the road hasn't been my Harley experience... but I'm pretty good at making a DR650 run on the side of the road.

@mikeshaffer2950 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.