This week Doc Harley shares advice from the shop that could save you time and money.
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@blackyzfr12 жыл бұрын
I do almost all my maintenance myself because I enjoy the time with the bikes.I have 3. To me it's part of the bike ownership enjoyment. I own the proper tools and shop manuals. I know not everyone enjoys this aspect of motorcycles but for me it is rewarding. That's why I enjoy your channel and yes the do's and don't is great.I would love more. I would love to see more on the little mechanics tricks too, like you did in the past. Thanks Doc!
@edharbas48282 ай бұрын
Totally agree and add some more accolades to your show & its presentation. A detail wash of your bike is a great way to discover that loose wire connection, the missing bolt or a nefereous leaking gasket when you least expect it, usually on a run when you can least afford the time to tend to it. Keep up the info-vestment, besides fresh oil its about the least expensive guaranteed resource for a schmick ride.Rubber to the road.
@lawnboyfromhell Жыл бұрын
Nothing like listening to someone with intelligence and experience, one of my go to channels!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your support….Doc
@mpista71822 жыл бұрын
Keep em coming Doc I am always up for learning new things and different ways of fixing the bike I love. For me, doing my own bike work is part of the whole experience and frankly, Im a poor boy and can't always afford to farm it out.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment...Doc
@ericcass75792 жыл бұрын
Yes I second this..keep them coming
@Truckmechanic892 жыл бұрын
Agree keep them coming
@michaelterrill64352 жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson doc Harley . I have a 2019 street glide tic when start up goes away when warm ! Cold that be oil or a defect ? 24000 mi
@attheflattrackraces46622 жыл бұрын
LOL, I loved the loctite on the battery bolts. Never heard that one before.
@tomqueisser77062 жыл бұрын
Doc........thank you, thank you, thank you for the drain plug sealant advice !!!!!!!! I didn't realize I've been missing so important for so many years. Please keep up with the Do's and Dont's
@kingkrimson87712 жыл бұрын
Never use pipe dope on drain plugs myself. The 0-ring is what does the sealing. Also, the factory service manual makes no mention of using sealant on the drain plug threads. Finally, torque specs for drain plugs are for DRY threads, use the same torque on a plug with sealant on the threads and you will over-tighten the plug.
@johnasbury9915 Жыл бұрын
Excellent list. Please do some more!
@concepcionortiz28982 жыл бұрын
Thanks, doc. I’d love to see more dos and don’ts.
@brianrowe80282 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Do more like this! Thanks!
@carlgilmore98212 жыл бұрын
Great tips - please do more of these!
@afghanyeti Жыл бұрын
Always learning with Doc.
@philipburrell97565 ай бұрын
Please do more of these videos. They are very helpful. Thank you.
@docholliday.2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc, keep the do’s and don’ts coming!
@bongorick2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these dos and don't. Keep them coming please.
@michaelvivirito12242 жыл бұрын
Yes please keep the do's and don'ts going Doc and thank you sir!
@randymohan8427 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc for the free lessons 👊🏽
@haroldwiser26412 жыл бұрын
Love the dos and don'ts. Yes, do more please! 👍
@tommartin70262 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for all your help, do's and don'ts, great idea
@waynesiminski82682 жыл бұрын
Great idea. These kind of videos can be a huge help to the average DIY home mechanic. Great work Doc.
@matt88632 жыл бұрын
0:29 100% facts...Those are NOT designed for high vibration powertrains and frame jarring environments.
@stevedotworld2 жыл бұрын
A dab of dielectric grease on those exhaust bushings when you install them does wonders for making it easier to get them back on as well as it won't decay the rubber.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Great tip....Doc
@fawain2 жыл бұрын
Please keep them coming !!! At 75 years young my old bones don't work as they used to and any helpful hints is greatly appreciated. Thanks Doc.
@kenkennedy55162 жыл бұрын
Love these do’s and dont’s…..how about one specifically for Sportsters 2011 on , like me they’re gettin to that age where a trip to the doc needs to be avoided if at all possible. 🍻 cheers.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
I saw what you did there Ken.....Doc
@terahz12 жыл бұрын
Years ago I had a fuel line pop off inside the tank of my 04 Road King due to previous owner using safety wire instead of a clamp on line to fuel pump. No fun breaking down due to someone being cheap.
@aehoward91 Жыл бұрын
This is very educational thank you for making this. I'm going to get a sportster some time this year and I want to my own work like how I work on my truck.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Hoping all your dreams come true…Doc
@TheWelshRocker2 жыл бұрын
Great advice!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neal....Doc
@ephrammaker31532 жыл бұрын
Love this idea of Do’s and Don’ts Maybe break it down by bike and common DIY things that most HD owner’s do
@richardboggs2602 жыл бұрын
Good video Doc I enjoyed it I was a truck mechanic for 50 years so I know all about what you are talking about especially the wire connections
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
I am sure you could fill a video with do and dont....Doc
@MinnowMoto2 жыл бұрын
Keep these coming. I enjoy learning how to do things the correct way. lol
@dimitrikostakis1472 жыл бұрын
Love you Doc. Bring the old theme introductory song back
@briantanner9900 Жыл бұрын
Keep them coming, people do not know how to read manuals anymore , or I should say take the time ! People want instant gratification now days , when you spend the money on a nice bike , do it the right way , thanks for sharing
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and support…Doc
@kneesinthebreeze74172 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Info. I'm a novice and all this info is greatly appreciated
@ysrpilot2 жыл бұрын
Keep them coming. I’ve learned a lot from your videos.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time and feedback...Doc
@hankhamern54562 жыл бұрын
Good video, always good to hear a reminder of this. Sometimes we hurry or I just get lazy.
@stacylentini7454 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your do's and don'ts I am a new rider and know nothing about working on a Harley. I will be working on my own bike whether I know what I'm doing or not. Your simple videos give me hope. Thanks Again Doc.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Please purchase a Harley-Davidson Factory Service Manual. This will help you service you bike....Doc
@jimmccoskey82532 жыл бұрын
A DO and a DON'T sure beats maybe's and well, sometimes, etc. Thanks for all the knowledgeable help.
@oldamerican80702 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc, when you're right you're right. As always!
@jimmyp64432 жыл бұрын
Doc is correct ,recommenced hose clamps are called Pinch Clamps They are size specific ,you do need the correct pinch tool about $35.00 McMaster Carr is an excellent supplier for these items ,
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip....Doc
@douglas96072 жыл бұрын
Good points. I've also heard that with the screw type clamp, can crack plastic bungs because there isn't even force around the circumference of the clamp. The screw mechanism can focus pressure on the plastic 'bung', so to speak. Good vid. thanks sub/Likie
@linru9922 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc, you saved me from doing a don't to my fueling system.... Thanks!!! Do more of these!!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help...Doc
@matthiasbrandt94032 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tips, thanks Doc, greetings from Germany
@gordongiles99302 жыл бұрын
Love the ideas of do's and don'ts. More of us can use any if not all your tips. Thanx Doc
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gordon....Doc
@fps636 Жыл бұрын
We can listen to your dos and donts for eternity! Thanks Doc.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
That's a lot longer than my wife will listen.....Doc
@srhintz2 жыл бұрын
I always thought the pipe thread sealant was for the old plugs without o-rings. I haven't used it yet. I'll get some for the next service cause I trust your advice.
@Wayz51452 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Keep them coming. Maybe a do and don't on windshield maintenance. Thanks Doc.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion...Doc
@louis_costa2 жыл бұрын
Love these "Dos and don'ts." Short and sweet.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it.....Doc
@jpkirby23392 жыл бұрын
Please keep coming with more dos and don'ts. Like others said, like learning new stuff as it pertains to my motorcycle and others
@karenshoucairmcgray49022 жыл бұрын
My Husband sometimes services his Harley! I will share your video with him. Thank you for the tips Doc! 😊
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Sharing Karen....Doc
@michaelbuneo87692 жыл бұрын
Everyone of your videos and hints or tips has helped me, or many other Harley owners!! So please keep them coming!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael for this positive feedback....Doc
@tex92802 жыл бұрын
Love all your work Doc❗ Keep Living the Dream ❗ Safe travels 🙏♥️ 💪🇦🇺💪
@roymackeys2 жыл бұрын
This do's and don't's is a doozy... fast, simple and easy to digest tips!!!
@t.s.racing2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips Doc, especially the hose clamps. If I may Sir, Harleys will absolutely vibrate battery cables/terminals loose, and you're right, no loctite. The best remedy is star washers. They're available in both internal and external stars, either works fine. Much better than conventional lock washers for the battery cables. Excellent video Doc !!!!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
I like your tech tip.....Doc
@edharbas48282 ай бұрын
Thank you, Doc,bit late seeing this. Really appreciate the brains- trust @ Low Country Harley.
@hgesell2 жыл бұрын
I like all your videos because they are always informative, but the does and don’ts is awesome.
@straightener20012 жыл бұрын
Do's and don'ts from someone with your experience are always welcome.
@fabiopunk16612 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestions - surprised that some people do the don'ts! However as to hose clamps, in some of my non-Harley bikes, I have them on fuel lines and they work fine (in one case, since 35 years...) They do not get loose, and can be easily dismounted and reused on the road in case of ;problems, no special tools needed. That at least is my experience.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Fabio I should have said when working on fuel injection....Doc
@snomobila2 жыл бұрын
Definitely DO Like the do's and don'ts video. keep em coming. thanks doc
@andrewhoffman43282 жыл бұрын
Yes! More dos and donts please
@billstoller37892 жыл бұрын
Yes, please keep them coming. Great idea.
@tomneedmorebeer55252 жыл бұрын
Hopefully the start of a new series of videos. Do’s and Don’ts are extremely helpful coming from a master dealer tech.
@doylehenderson3192 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc!!!! I know you were thinking of me with the fuel clamps.... but here where I live you can't find the crimp on clamps anywhere in any auto parts or hardware stores but I'll find some and replace mine soon!!! God Bless!!!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Good future plan Doyle.....Doc
@RenegadesGarage2 жыл бұрын
Doc Harley.. Love the Do's and Don'ts videos. Never understood why people will spends thousands on a a vehicle and the cheap out when it comes to replacing simple parts or they reuse old parts.
@josephbrazelton58792 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate videos like this. Keep them coming, and thanks for the great content
@joek30162 жыл бұрын
Do's and don't are great. The more the merrier. Thank you for what you do and provide for us all
@paulprosser41082 жыл бұрын
Really useful tips there Doc. Please more Do and Don't content. Thanks again Doc.
@nonya66942 жыл бұрын
Awesome Doc, yes please do another one if you can.
@gunnykbar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks once again, please keep them coming
@glauriault2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips and support.. and keep on do’s and dont..
@darwinandoe1003 Жыл бұрын
Great idea. I have started doing basic service work on my 2016 Triglide. As a retiree with a limited budget, I need all the help I can . Thank you
@rykerolaoghaire87812 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Doc! More would be greatly appreciated 🙏
@macmac37702 жыл бұрын
Great tips Doc. Keep them coming please. Those worm-gear hose clamps are terrible and will bite you on the least opportune time and possibly strand you. Reusing gaskets is dumb - they’re cheap enough and give peace of mind.
@peteg56692 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah. More please cause you don't know what you don't know.
@thangknowa3288 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc. I also use a light dab of anti seize on the derby cover screws, and be sure to use the correct torx bit! Close is not good enough!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Great tech tip…Doc
@rodneycarey442 жыл бұрын
I’d rather send my bike to a trained professional for service and look around the dealership for a little while while it’s there but in todays world it looks like I’ll be in training to do some this stuff myself. I’m sure we all appreciate your knowledge, you haven’t steered me wrong yet so huge thanks for that!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching....Doc
@timadams74672 жыл бұрын
Keep them coming sir
@BrewCityRider2 жыл бұрын
Really good quick hitting info Doc. Keep 'em coming.
@adotintheshark4848 Жыл бұрын
I use the proper-sized spring clamps on my fuel lines, petcock and pump. Always has worked for me. And they're easier to install than those worm clamps.
@isabella18232 жыл бұрын
Please do more do’s and dont’s!
@jonathanhanssen73042 жыл бұрын
Please keep doing these.
@merrellreed54942 жыл бұрын
Awesome info!! Thanks 🙏 and please keep sharing your knowledge with us
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
As long a Merrell and others tune in I will try.....Doc
@coryshelton59232 жыл бұрын
Love all your tips Doc. Keep producing great content.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cory....Doc
@SabrPunk72 жыл бұрын
Stellar idea, the more we can learn the better. I just started as a Jr. Tech for Harley Davidson, not too long ago. The more I can learn to become a better tech, the better we can service bikes and have happy customers!
@rudypeutl82592 жыл бұрын
Please keep these do's and dont's videos coming. I enjoy watching them and even learn 1 or 2 things along the way. Knowledge is power and we all want more power..... don't we?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your post Rudy....Doc
@rodneybrowning83582 жыл бұрын
I think this is an awsome video, sometimes the simplest things are what we need. A video of what kind of torque specs, I know they can be different on all bikes, and yes what do we use loctite on and not. Thanks like the video
@randyboyce47962 жыл бұрын
As many as you can come up with doc, even if I can take one thing away from each video it’ll all add up down the road. So much knowledge to share. Thanks!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Randy....Doc
@petedonna48942 жыл бұрын
Yes, we like the do's and don'ts. Keep them coming. And as always, thanks for your videos
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pete and Donna for your support....Doc
@justanotherviewer522 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc. Invaluable tips. More please.
@bradduffield28602 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate learning new maintenance do and don't. I'm always ready to learn more on doing things right on the bike.
@kevinoconnor55972 жыл бұрын
Great idea of simple dos and don’ts things most just don’t know or did it a different way.
@Jay-nj9dr2 жыл бұрын
Great video,keep them coming doc..Thanks again for all the h3elp you provide.
@hogwildbowhunter2 жыл бұрын
Nothing better than the do’s and don’t from the Doc Harley keep them coming!
@John-cn1jh2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea doc thank you very much look forward to having more of them
@flacobaracus59352 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Keep em coming.
@route.66er2 жыл бұрын
A great idea, keep them coming. 👍
@genebulford86362 жыл бұрын
Don't stop Doc, keep your tips coming, your advice has helped me on quite a few things,have a great weekend an be safe out there
@andrewvickers4487 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! Glad I learned about those pinch clamps - thanks Doc, great series idea. And thanks @ Boosted Twin Cams re star washers for the battery terminals.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
We are so glad you enjoyed…..Doc
@jdrodd1 Жыл бұрын
Doc, you da man I listen to you’re advise please keep them coming. Newbie to Harley Davidson and I’m glad that I found you. Thanks for your knowledge and insight.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Thank you for joining our viewers.....Doc
@tylerhubbell64102 жыл бұрын
A good reason to have your electrical wires soldered is for the least resistance possible and like he said it holds better than wire nuts etc.
@lucasthadeu832 жыл бұрын
Awsome! Do this every Week please! 👍🏻👍🏻
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback...Doc
@eddie82792 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc! From a first time Harley owner. As simple as it is, this video is very informative, please, please, please do more. Thanks for all you do.
@kenkooper59582 жыл бұрын
Love this recording. I'm going to get the exhaust rubbers today along with the gasket pack. Looking forward to more Dos and Donts...