Was this dude born for doing instructional videos or what??? Lord I learn more from him in a quicker amount of time than reading or listening to anyone else!!!

Ya know, as odd as this may sound, I'm going to grab a notebook, watch this again, and start taking notes. And I think I'm going to go ahead and start a service log for my bike. I'm learning in my old age that I remember shit much better when I write it down. I've been riding for a few years now, and really don't love my bike being in the shop! It was in the shop for three weeks awaiting parts, and I was going nuts! 😄

This guy is awesome !! I wish every dealership had a man/woman like this who TRULY cares and has a passion for his/her work. If I had a Mech like this I’d have peace of mind . Unfortunately not every Mech cares this much.

Doc is the dad I wish I had in my life.

Thanks for taking your time and experience educating those of us who care to learn from a Professional.

Love how thorough this guy is

Doc is very profesional. Goes in depth explaining things. Definitely will be listening to his advice on service maintaining my sgs.

When I was younger, I used to push the brake pedal, run to the back and see if my brake lights were working. Not anymore. Now, I find a store front, back to the big glass and check my rear lights. It works for the front also. Thanks for your videos. They're full of knowledge.

I have learned so much about my Harley from these videos. Keep them coming.

Great teacher!!. Great knowledge!! Thank you sir

Such a Proffesional and very easy to understand. Thank you

Most excellent education you provide on everything Harley. Thank you!

Sir. You are fantastic!!

Thank for what you do in keep us safe

Love watching your videos even as a car person!

Love this dude’s videos

Thanks again Doc!

Good stuff! Thanks Doc! Liked & Subscribed. My Dyna is glad you are teaching me how to care for it better.

yours tips are very helpful and clear. thanks

I love this guys videos. The comment about “was he born for doing instructional videos” lol I just started this one, but if I can do all that’s required, this will save me $500

Thanks for the video Doc👌

Great Guy, Awesome Important Advise. Thank You! For Passing On The Knowledge!!

Thanks Doc. Glad to hear about the two year limit for brake fluid. Will be changing that out soon.

Guy Is a master

Excellent videos! Wish you guys were closer to me!

Thanks Doc!

Brazil is watching you!!!!! Keep up !!

Thanks Doc,you’re the best 💪

Hi from Enniskillen. Just bought a 2005 XL1200C Sportster with the original tyre on it. 15 years old! The seller, a really nice guy, was happily riding around on it despite the obvious cracks in the sidewalls. Changed front and rear, which was only eight years old, for Michelin Commander IIIs.

Gr8 video thanks!!

Ha, I'm not a cycle mechanic, and I did learn about the brake fuild conductivity test, but I was wondering what checks he'd miss on the tire safety check, I was thinking it was going to be date codes, but nope he got that one..but I will say he missed a couple, 1) visually check for dry rot, 2) check for foreign debris stuck in tires like screws, nails, staples..deer antlers..etc, 3) check for cupping 4) check for bulges or out of roundness, 5) check for mis match tire types... Can't be too careful with tire inspections..now on to round two!

Thank you very much, for useful content and good English language.

This is guy is good 👍🏻👍🏻 great videos that hello! Thanks

Nice video!!! Also nice paint set on that bike!!!

Doc Thanks for treating folks bikes as your own. I do most of preventive maintenance myself but bring to Harley for things that need experience. One mention about tire life . Most tires that are stored in a garage with low mileage might last a year or 2 longer but don't push the limits for safety ! Ieft on a 300 mile round trip ride with plenty of tread on low mileage 7 year old tires over a mountain pass and when I got home rear tire was bald with cords showing !! 😳

Great information covered it well to know stuff

I’m glad I subscribe to your page

Also check the fuel gauge and the horn, the blinkers operating and the hazard flashers.

I really like watching you doc , your a kick😂 but not all these dealerships here in colorado check this stuff out,,, you're lucky if they do the job you took it in for.

I love the fellow tech that walked by and stopped at 8:49 - "dude, why are you giving away our trade secrets...we're trying to preserve our trade" lol

Good Stuff !

the triangle is where the Tyre Wear Indicator (TWI )is, that is a raised bump in the rubber, if that is at the surface, time to buy new tyres

Great video, I just bought a 2005 Dyna Super Glide from a friend. The bike only has 2500 miles. The tires look fine but now I can’t wait to get out of work so I can check that date. It’ll be a bitch to have to toss them. They still look new.

My first bike was a 2010 Super Glide Custom with that same numbered paint job, I believe 47/245

The only downside of this guide is... the blur image 😂😂

I remembered the days with my myopia :D

I made a cover that covers the area where the master cylinder I took a rag cut just the lid out then took double face tape put it on the back so I can stick plastic to the back then you just put it around the master cylinder

I love the detail and easy to understand the information you deliver to us viewers. I recently heard from a new owner of a 2022 Street Glide. He told me that there are more than one chip on new rides and that due to chip shortages, his bike is missing one, that without it affects or negates some of the functions of the bike. Is this truly happening? If so what is the strategy to resolve it? Thanks for your time and keep up the great work. Tim Adkins, Waterford CT

Thanks for making this video . I was changing brake and clutch levers on 2009 softail, must have damaged the brake switch. No brake light. Could you tell me what size shrink tubing is needed for this repair, thank you

Doc Thanks for all the great tips...question for you...my 2012 Fltrx with 52000 miles shows some of the chrome finish missing on rear stock pulley...manual says replace when chrome finish is missing....what would be your professional opinion on this..would I risk the pulley devouring my belt 1000 miles from home? thank you Jimmy

11:46 some bags will get off if you ask them! LOL...

They have their bike knowledge down but the camera work is ...whew. Just turn on the auto focus. It got pretty bad at the end. But, I guess it doesn't matter. I still learned everything I needed to know. Which was _all of this._ So, it's still an excellent video.

I was riding on a pair of old Good Year dial strip tires from the 1980s on my Shovelhead. My state inspection doesn't reject any tire for the age.

Hello. I have a 2018 XL1200C. At about 300 miles the front brake developed a Squeal when coming to a complete stop. Dealer scuffed the pads and rotors. Started again before I got home. At about 1700 Miles, Got really Loud. Complained to different dealers who told me it was "Normal". Replaced the front pads with a set from J&P(Twin Power), No more noise. Changed the rears a week later. Looked at the pads. Front was Silver/Black. Rear had a Silver/Copper look to them. Front pads had chunks out of them.

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I have a 2009 RoadKing. If I run gear oil in my transmission what should I run in my primary?

Wondering if you would do a video for a 10k mile service for both a Dyna and a Touring?

Regarding spokes: Many laced wheels have spokes of different lengths. They will NOT all sound the same! All the spokes in the same relative position, or the same length, should sound the same. With spokes of two lengths, the longer ones will have a lower-pitched sound.

"playing my favorite hits" 🤣

I'm not even at 2,000 miles yet, though i still have checked my bike for wear and tear. Nothing has come up yet, just one oil change!

Thats why I work on my own😢

12:45 you're not lying, brake fluid will take the paint right off.

Hello, I have a 1998 Heritage Classic with an 80 Evo engine. Totally stock except the exhaust. Can I run a 20-50 oil in all three boxes like they do on the newer bikes or do I have to go with 85-140 gear oil in the trans? Thanks.

My dealer gave me my bike back with a fuel leak, low tire pressure in the rear, and the front brake spongy

Harley ..how about after market Vance hines pipes....I bought a used softail ...r these standard pipes!!!?

got a question for you, what size hose fits snuggly on the brake bleeder valve ?

Hey there doc got a question is it common for the backing plate on the Screaming Eagles to be bent I'm showing about a quarter inch at the two top bolts?? Is it time to buy a new backing plate gasket is seating at the bottom but not the two top bolts

dont have a vaccum pump so i guess ill have to find a piece of hose that will fit. tnx anyway

Hey buddy!! I just bought a 74 sportster that has the big bore n stroker kit with upgraded cams, its the right hand shift. The shifter lever was broke n I took the side off where the cams are to re place the gasket. When I did the cams came out, the dogbones was in there n the one on the back aide has a thicker dogbone. Does the thicker one go on the 2end cam? Thanks, if anybody could help I would greatly appreciated. The front one has the same thickness. I was hoping the cams would stay in there when I changed the primary cover but it didn't. Thanks

Where is the video on how to change the spark plug wires not the spark plugs?

Hey Doc Does the drive belt age as much as tires? Should it be replaced periodically even if it looks good? Thanks in advance! 🍻

Doc I have an "older model 06 softail. and the Brakes shows to be DOT 5 should I be using DOT 5 or 4?

Hello Dr. Harley, how can i keep the light in the gauges on in the day time?

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Doc, So my 1st Motorcycle is a 2016 Street Bob, and I got it with only 1400 miles from the local HD dealer "Ft. Bragg HD". I currently have 3255 miles. I know this may sound like a dumb question but @ how many miles do you suggest I take it for a service??

Excellent information and enjoy your videos but get a new camera dude cause he had no focus on the video

How and with what do we clean the belt with!!!

Alright. I watched this video, alright. It showed me a lot of things to check for, alright. As a new, first time bike owner, alright, I needed this basic knowledge to stay safe on the road, alright. I knew about the penny trick, alright. I never knew the dot4 was corrosive, alright. I look forward to watching the next video, alright. If I am ever in Charleston, alright, I’ll come by and let you take a look at it....alright?

Can you tell me is it common practice for Harley service to just drain oil all over the bike by just spinning filter off then maybe cleaning bike later befor picked up

How do you learn to trust your HD mechanic when they are paid on 100% commission? I have trust issues and a lack of mechanical ability. Last year they said I need brake fluid changed, it cost almost $200 and I found out later it was not necessary.

So, what's the big difference between Dot-3 and Dot-4 brake fluid? Does it matter if you drop Dot-3 into a bike that normally uses Dot-4? Or visa-versa?

My 2018 fatboy114 indicators is showing half tank even when after I have top up full tank, after 50km the light will show top up fuel, can you let me know if there is any sensor that I need to adjust or change? Thanks in advance for your feedback

My dealer’s service department always claims that they are backed up at least a week. I’m a skeptical person. How do I really know if the technician is doing a thorough job? Some mile services take hours to complete. They may not have the time you have Doc. Can they just be checking off the inspection sheet without actually doing the physical inspection. If I’m going to pay dealer prices I would like to be reassured the work is being performed.

how many years , before the rear drive sprockets should be changed ?

Hey Doc, I have a 2004 Roadking Custom Purple with ghost flames. Seller said it was a factory paint job, but most guys have said they think it was custom. How can I find out if the color is stock?

where do you get the inspection sheet

DOT 5 at least since 99.

So how do you clean a drive belt? Cleaners....What to stay away from

Hey Doc. can you tell me the torque settings or if there is?. on spokes for a 2016 Heritage softail.

Also, the tire sidewalls should be checked for bulges, tears and cuts. Potholes are nasty here in the northeast! Good videos here though Doc....

Hey Doc. I have a 2014 Electra glide and i'm getting the following codes.U0001, U0100, U0121 and U0184. What the heck do I do??? Please help!!

THERE IS NO INDUSTRY STANDARD FOR TYRE AGE, as conditions vary, ask any manufacturer and they will not give you an age, as a chemist I can tell you that it depends on oxidation and UV, and those depend on heat and sun mainly, so a tyre stored in a colder area in the dark and in a plastic sealed bag will last a very long time

Most harley guys I know these days can't even put gas in there tanks ! My generation built our first bikes.....

Those older master cylinder caps sucked. New plastic ones seem to be much better.

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Doc Harley can I ride if I have covid/DeepState19

look at the tire date it shouldnt be over 5 years old

Come on America go metric. This guy makes nice simple to follow videos.

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I like my women like I like my final drive belt...tight and clean.