And This Is What My Harley Davidson Shovelhead Roadbike Sounds Like

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4 жыл бұрын

Just got her back together again and made some new exhaust pipe extensions. Nathan made the pipes out of "leftovers" I had laying around and Scott cut me some new extensions for out the back.

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@PrivateUsername 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, you need to read kids books. You have a voice for it.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@tasunko7672 4 жыл бұрын

From time to time you're going to have to strap on a Go-Pro, and take us for a ride. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would appreciate that. Thanks for the video.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

We've talked about it. If we do it, we want to give you something you'll enjoy. We'll see.

@davemetz7368 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Mike DOES need to put on a go-pro.

@DeuceDevil 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with that 😈

@alessandrojosue656 2 жыл бұрын

you prolly dont give a shit but does anybody know of a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.

@louiebarrett5280 2 жыл бұрын

@Alessandro Josue instablaster =)

@dictumfactum9468 4 жыл бұрын

That grin at 4:55 says it all.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Yah, I guess it does.

@cameramanmike2072 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@r0bkills 4 жыл бұрын

The SWEET SWEET SOUND OF A SHOVEL , I'll never sell my FLHS

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

I feel that way. I've had this one 42 years.

@streetwise10-73 4 жыл бұрын

Another fun video....Thanks Mike

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@robfrye4664 4 жыл бұрын

Your smile tells it all! That's one beautiful motorcycle!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@ThatGuy-nb7zf 4 жыл бұрын

I grew up playing with tools in the floor of my grandfather's garages. They both taught me so much about motors and general shadetree mechanic work. So glad guys like you are continuing to hand down knowledge to the younger generations. She sounds amazing. Hope you get back on the road soon.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thank You. Just need to fab up some strange brackets for the sidecar. Sonia hasn't seen some of my favorite paces yet.

@daryllect6659 4 жыл бұрын

But they never taught you the difference between a "motor" and an "engine".

@Eugenesnufflebean 4 жыл бұрын

Aww, bless your ❤ Mike, please make a video with your best friend riding with you

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yah. Thank You. It's coming. I'm very fond of my dog and I really want her with me.

@Saveourfreedom 4 жыл бұрын

the Sound of a shovel. one of the most beautiful pieces of music

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Thank You.

@shannonwittman950 2 жыл бұрын

In my small hometown, circa 1978, I knew of a guy who had an Electra-Glide. Was probably 1969-71 vintage. Looked a lot like yours, including color. He removed everything extraneous, including all extra lighting and turn signals. But he kept the original handlebars, brushed metal headlight nacelle, fenders and wheels. Might've also kept the foot-boards. He'd installed drag pipes and a classic thin Sportster seat. I don't think it qualified as a bobber. Just a sleek and simple meat n' potatoes machine. This was the golden age of Japanese four-cylinder sport bikes like the Kawasaki Z1 and the Honda 750F. Man, that Harley was a standout! Once when nobody was around I threw a leg over it, sat on the seat and lifted it off its side-stand. I marveled at the perfect balance in spite of its weight! Forty-some-odd years later -- thanks for this video and for sparking to life a great memory.

@pacificmike9501 2 жыл бұрын

That's great. Thank You

@horsedood13 4 жыл бұрын

Fact is... Ain't no head like shovelhead.....

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Uh huh.

@mikemusetti7389 4 жыл бұрын

I've got 2 shovelheads and a knucklehead but I can think of another kind of head I like better

@dukecraig2402 4 жыл бұрын

Troublehead.

@lots3799 3 жыл бұрын

@@mikemusetti7389 Shrunken?🤣

@aquahombre 4 жыл бұрын

That is music to the ears, especially after working all day, Thanks

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@srcobra50 4 жыл бұрын

Another sweet looking and sounding bike 👍🏽 be safe brother.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@philippevandendungen6063 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. Such a passion for motorcycles you have. Bless you Mike, be safe.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. And, you do the same.

@jeffreylamendola7220 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bike, nice yard, nice dog, nice life

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

It took a long time to pull off, but I feel very fortunate. Thank You.

@onemeterpeter7137 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting all your bikes for us to observe and listen too. I love them all

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@SixShooter14 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike and beautiful pup. Thanks for sharing with us.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@petek1454 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, I can’t even put into words how much I love your videos. Thank you for doing you’re thing and letting us watch! Your videos are the light in my dark times and I thank you!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I really would like for this to be a pleasure. I've really enjoyed the interaction with some great people.

@browny200 4 жыл бұрын

Such a nice bike, love your style Mike thanks for sharing 👍

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@61espo 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Mike! Thanks for sharing! She sounds great!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@elsdp-4560 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU...for sharing. Fantastic sounding bike, pipes look great. Like the air cleaner logo.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@zombiedog4343 4 жыл бұрын

Smile says it all! Thanks for sharing she's a beauty!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@ziggyironic Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike, sounds great, thanks for sharing and a beautiful dog too. 👍

@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@howder1951 4 жыл бұрын

So nice! We will see you on the road!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be looking forward to it.

@TheHenkepenke 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from across the pond! That bike sounds great! The smile on your face says it all.

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@nicksrc908 4 жыл бұрын

Really like the clean look of the long shot pipes. Good job sir!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@mikejohnson-dl7vt 4 жыл бұрын

Who needs speakers when ya got "them pipes"!!!💪😎👍🇺🇸 (good luck with the side-car) Bless your pup🐶

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@lannyqualls9428 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I never understood why ANYBODY would have a radio on a Harley. The sound of those pipes are sweet as classic rock.

@tommydemis9094 4 жыл бұрын

When you got close to her to check the enrichener I heard your Shovelhead makes the same noises as mine... that is comforting to me... THANX!!! : )

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, they do.

@openrangeoffroad2803 4 жыл бұрын

Love that shovel brother. I had an 83 and it was fun

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Yup. It's a love thing.

@TikiBikerBob 4 жыл бұрын

She sounds amazing Mike!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@blkdgg 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good to me Mike, Enjoy you summer rides. Melman!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@deadheadlights 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds strong Mike! Glad to see her back together. Ride safe! Al

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. You too.

@stanroberts4820 4 жыл бұрын

Got a great throaty sound! Glad to hear it's not idled to low! Lookin good :)

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

She doesn't idle low.

@spongeyspongey5983 3 жыл бұрын

The smile on your face when you were standing behind the machine you lovingly built says more than your whole dialogue! sweet thumper, music to my ears as well.

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I really appreciate that.

@staplests 4 жыл бұрын

From an 81 FLHS Shovelhead guy, I'm really loving all the SH videos. Learning a ton. Thanks for doing those.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@charlesnorton5134 4 жыл бұрын

Very sweet running Shovel ... and yes the summer is here ,here in Ireland today is a wonderful day ,,we have just had 3 months of lock down opened again ,, we still have big limits on life ,,but it feels wonderful to be able to ride again . I have watched all your great videos form way back and always enjoy so much ,, Please keep up your wonderful calm and peaceful videos, I always find your voice soothing and the way you explain things easy to follow, ride safe ..Charlie from Ireland .. PS.. your notifications seem to be working fine.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Charlie.That's all good.

@rulerofomicronpersei8 4 жыл бұрын

What a fine sounding Harley, looks beautiful too! Ride safe!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@DavidPerez-cd9tu 4 жыл бұрын

Love my shovel sounds great beautiful bike Mike!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@berare777 4 жыл бұрын

As always a cool video. Thanks for sharing !

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@Chewy-Da-Redneck 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike AWESOME sound!!! Shovelheads have the best sound of ANY bike on the road!!!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, I love the sound of any well tuned old Harley. Nothing sounds like a good running Shovel. Nothing sounds like good running Knuckle. Nothing sounds like a good running Pan. Can't wait to make music with a good running Big Flathead. It's all love to me.

@KraeseRepairs 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. So much knowledge has been lost throughout time regarding vintage and antique vehicles because of people not passing down there experience with them.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

We're trying. Thank You.

@dennisc.1189 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, the bike is beautiful and sounds really nice and I just loved that comment an electric foot.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I get lazy once in a while.

@SendOout 4 жыл бұрын

It's incredible what the new FLD (SWITCHBACK) is similar of this bike.. nice, beautiful. Thank you Mike for your passion

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@dawidos117 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Mike! What a beautiful looking and sounding bike. You’re like Bob Ross of motorcycles. It’s really nice to listen to your voice and your motorcycles 👍🏻

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@Francey4782 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic sound again!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@salvatorebaleno9807 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet sweet music! I love the sound of a shovel. My father bought his '68 in '78 and now im riding it. Nothing ever feels as good as riding that bike. Its the green/birch color and although its not my favorite, id never change it. Eventhough i have seen some sweet dark green/white FLH's

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool! That's a grand old bike. It certainly disserves to be preserved by you.

@1701ALLEN 4 жыл бұрын

I love my dog too. I take him everywhere. He wouldn't have it any other way. It looks and sounds nice.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@kevdogg3793 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bike Mike I’ll be listening for you See you on the road

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

You're on.

@wesleyalexander8814 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful beautiful looking ride

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@michaelmitchell5909 Жыл бұрын

Awesome machine mike, very nice set of pipes...

@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@jeffreyhill7990 4 жыл бұрын

Love that shovel

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@FrankiesWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds beautiful Mike

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@smokinjoe6924 4 жыл бұрын

sounds great nothing like the sound of an old Shovel I have a side car on my 76 my German shepherd loves going for rides.pipes should be good back like that for your dog she will love it.see you on the road

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Thank You.

@brucesanborn7484 4 жыл бұрын

Nice,Mike👍 Maranatha, Greetings from Tampa Florida 😎

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@mattovictimcycles1334 4 жыл бұрын

Bike sounds good Mike.... keep up the good work..thanks

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@mtyhntr49 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice bike. Thanks for the sound check. Be safe out there. : )

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@shanecoker8566 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice,I was looking for a SU carb but finally got my Tillotson running good on my 1969 FLH. The SU is so cool.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. A lot of people used to rave about their Tillotsons.

@jonz5978 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful...... bike and dog. That has to be one of the best sounding Shovelheads I’ve ever heard. Keep buildin’m, keep ridin’m. 🤙

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. We'll just do that.

@charlesrockit6352 4 жыл бұрын

Just catching up,sweet ride bro,i love my shovel heads,grew up on them and will ride em till im gone Ride hard ride safe be well

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@ArmenianLifewithMitch 4 жыл бұрын

She's a beauty Mike...both your bike and Sonia that is! Love your air cleaner cover by the way! Great to see the SU carb and those very thoughtful pipes too...she's a beautiful sounding bike Mike! All the best mate...and see ya out on the road with Sonia one day! Incidentally, that's my wife's name too! Regards, Mitch

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I look forward to seeing both of you.

@jameslowe4228 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds smooth Mike got her tuned good

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. She's a little fresh right now. She'll get better with a couple thousand miles.

@lawrencebrandt8448 Жыл бұрын

she is soooo sweet !! thanks hope mine 1981/ 80 sounds that good hopping to finish her this winter to hot to work in the garage in summer . thanks mike

@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын

I hope so too!

@alanedwards5382 2 жыл бұрын

She sounds Great Mike.ive been working on shovels for 30 years and still learn from your vids

@pacificmike9501 2 жыл бұрын

It goes on forever. You could probably teach me a few things.

@ethankc2864 2 жыл бұрын

Love the way your bike looks and sounds, I'm getting my very bike this weekend. it's an 81 shovelhead, I'm very excited

@pacificmike9501 2 жыл бұрын

You should be. That's great!

@FSAUDIOGUY 4 жыл бұрын

That is some sweet music Mike! Stay well my friend :)

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@rodslogic4350 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Your smile says it all 😎👍

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I'm having fun.

@tomwagaman6440 3 жыл бұрын

I'm honored to say I follow your videos! I live in Phoenix!

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Hello Phoenix.

@MrDjh66 4 жыл бұрын

Looking and sounding great mike my shovel running great on fresh rebuild starts first or second kick

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thank You.

@fililoboesparza5784 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Showerhead!! 👍🏻👍🏻

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@FordBuiltTough100 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos Mike! Beautiful bike and sounds great, for a future video idea I was wondering if you could do a video on a springer front end showing maintenance and adjustments. Thank you!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. The project bike is getting a springer and we'll show the steps on video.

@billysmith8149 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet sounding Shovel

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@davidfellows6250 4 жыл бұрын

Your gonna make me cry. I had a 71 FLH in pearl white. S& S everything ,from the flywheels to the carb. I road that bike for 20 plus years and all over CD the Americas. That's a real motorcycle you can take anywhere. Now I e got a Kawasaki. It's ok. You have a nice version of the one bike I wish I could have hung on to.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. It's fun.

@disht2 4 жыл бұрын

Glad Chong is still doing well. Looking good my man.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

@dscott6508 2 жыл бұрын

I have a new Hero! Loved your videos before but now I see Sonia and you've won me over brother. Thanks for good honest tips with no hollywood drama!

@pacificmike9501 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank You. Sonia is flattered too. But, she's really a little put out with me. I haven't got her sidecar up yet. Coming soon. No drama necessary.

@MrTurnone 4 жыл бұрын

OK Mike this is wild, I just showed my wife your channel and showed her this bike and your panhead and I said that is a beautiful bike but I want to hear it run ...and bam...here you are

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

That's great. Thank You.

@ShaneOBrien 3 жыл бұрын

What A great representation of your quality work Mike

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. She's a great road bike.

@haydenremnant2651 4 жыл бұрын

A joy to hear!! Thank you.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@caseykelso1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@Alan-Godden 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike I'm new to your channel, its excellent, as I just bought another Flh shovel, a 76 this time im waiting delivery, im 51 and haven't ridden for ten years. I watch your channel with much enthusiasm example seating valves was interesting, I had my valve stems hard chromed on my 73 shovel, I was told shovel valves don't really rotate so the hard chroming helps prevent wear on stems... Live to Ride forever brother.

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

You bet. Welcome back.

@johnscott2596 Жыл бұрын

Very nice bike sounds great I love all 3 of your bikes old school rules

@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@BestBeatMakerEver 4 жыл бұрын

I love this man's voice! Love the bikes too lol

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@ljgaines8170 4 жыл бұрын

That's a very beautiful bike Mike hope you got some riding in I did it was like a hundred degrees out here in Texas Saturday but I got home about 3 so it was all good hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe safe is the key anyway have a great one and keep them video going I love them

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. All's well and wishing you the same.

@robert846 4 жыл бұрын

Greatings from europe. Bike sounds great.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. And, Greetings to you.

@ico0113 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing Thanks for the video 👍

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@rogerbunch4411 4 жыл бұрын

She looks and sounds fantastic

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@dilo777 3 жыл бұрын

The sound of the pre evo v twins is awesome! I love it!

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

Yah, me too. But each type is a little different. Pans and Shovels don't sound alike and Knuckles really stand alone. A Flathead is different yet. And an old Indian (1953 and earlier Twins) is something else again.

@dilo777 3 жыл бұрын

I’m excited to get my pan going! Is there a place I can share pictures that you’ll see?

@Epitome63 4 жыл бұрын

She sounds good. Nice looking bike.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@krisnacater 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely motorbike. Good for you

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@loneggebroten2484 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bike. My 72 FLH hasn't let me down in 32 years and counting..

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Cool.

@wills705 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet sounding bike... My 75 FXE has a Thunderheader on it. It's a tad bit loud... It's eventually going to my daughter when she's old enough. I'm going to have to get another one... Not a bad delima to have. Great video & as always be well.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

That's what we refer to as a "quality problem." Sounds good to me.

@dennishowell6494 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great very nice motorcycle

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@asspopper357 Жыл бұрын

This dude is the Bob Ross of bikes and I’m all here for it

@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@terrydunnett 4 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to come over from Australia in 1981 to Orange County to buy an FXB Sturgis with the shovelhead and the dealer had already removed the hamcan for a round air-cleaner also some shotgun pipes.

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@williamshumate5720 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool bike !!

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@kennymcquinkiss8292 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, I love your videos I hope that you're around for another fifty years or more

@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I'll try.

@1999zrx1100 4 жыл бұрын

Nice looking ride. 😎

@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@raysimon1368 Жыл бұрын

Another one of your beautiful rides she is also awesome all the good ones are taken Mike's got em all I'm jealous love it

@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын

Thank You. I've had this one 44 years. There was a time when she was ALL I had. And those were great times too.

@raysimon1368 Жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 well mike I can't compete with your love affairs but I got a fatboy I bought 27 years ago new and love it but I always wanted a flh shovel good friend of mine bought one new in high school let me take it for a day ride and fell in love that's what inspired me to buy the fatboy

@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын

Cool. We all start at the same place.