Thanks for the vids John. I am a disabled vet and just able to start being able to ride again. Just bought a new iron 883 from my dealer and am looking forward to getting back in the saddle. Keep up the good work brother.

You forgot some blue Loctite for all the shifter bolts! Don't forget the rear pinch bolt too, I have done this on every new Harley I bought and never had any troubles after that.

Something I have been really enjoying as a viewer - the joy you seem to take from editing your shot transitions. Those little flourishes aren't necessary, but make the video so much more visually interesting.

Great tips brother john. After watching this I went out and checked my 03 cvo road kings shift linkage.... Was all good.... Thanks for an awesome channel brother.... I'm learning a lot from you man....

John. I just picked up a 2019 Fat Bob 114 Matte Red with a stage one Vance and Hines. Your videos helped inspire me to get one. Yes

Great video! I have done this kick shiftier replacement and I used red lock-tight.

Good job John! You’re videos are entertaining and informative. I’m considering my first HD motorcycle (likely Road King) and your videos help me make up my mind. I have no problem doing things myself, seems like those motorcycles can last as long as they’re getting some attention here and there. You have a new subscriber as of today!

I bought a Road king classic yesterday. My first Harley!! I'll be needing your uploaded knowledge now.

Thanks for sharing! Great and simple ideas! Good background music. I’m your new subscriber!

Recently had to help a friend replace his heal-toe shifter shaft. Exactly the problem he had was the bolt got loose and the teeth got damaged. Excellent video. I will be checking my shifter more often.

John, I had to replace my shifter assembly also after warranty was out on my 14 King, I used lock tight and like you went a wee beyond the tourqe specs.., thanks again for awesome vids!

Very helpful and informative John I just bought my first Harley 2012 Heritage Softail classic OH YEAH!

I really like your videos John. About a month ago I changed out the shift shaft, bushings and primary shift lever. They had alot of movement. Sorry watched someone else's video on how to remove the bushings with the Jim's Tool. Well worth the money. Also every spring I change all three oil's, air filter and spark plugs. I use the gasket and o-ring H-D parts replacement kit. Yes, it may be excessive to some, but, it's what I do. Bike is new to me, August will be 2yr's. It's a 2001 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, near mint condition 36,000 miles on it after a trip to Nashville and Memphis. Had new tires put on it prior to the trip in September. Unbelievable what a comfortable ride it is. Especially after a 11hr trip straight through to Nashville.

Great video. I had the shift lever problem and it went out on me on a ride several states away from home. Lucky is was under warranty and they had the part.

Love the fact that you do the "extra steps" when working on a bike.

Hey John....great helpful videos!! You crack me up too! Thanks for the info....appreciate your videos for sure!!! Keep up the great channel!

great advise man thanks for the tips helped me out setting up my tool roll for my sportster 883 with a stage 4 screaming eagle upgrade look forward to the next

Great information seeing how it's really hard to find good info on servicing Harley bikes. Do forget the FLS models haha. Thanks again keep up the work. Much appreciated.

My fiance just bought me a 2019 Sport Glide! I love love love her...the bike that is, but he is amazing too! I am also an aircraft mechanic by trade and pan on doing a lot of my own maintenance. Your show is a huge help. Thank you

I got a 2016 Street Glide and the info he gives is good to know for repairs and upkeep.👍🏿💯💯

Thanks for shift linkage tip. Have a 2010 Road Glide and have yet to check it myself. That heel shifter sure gets a lot of use. Will check it as soon as I get it back from shop for the new handlebar install or just have them check it at Acme chopper.

Shift linkage your video saved my ass a lot of money. Thank you brother. Because of you I caught it in time. Thanks again..

John, Really enjoying the vid's! I am not much of a mechanic but really want to learn how to do the basic stuff myself. I have a 2017 Road Glide Special, Thanks for making these, please keep them coming!

Great videos man! Lot of useful information good job been watching for the last 4 hours lol

You the Man! Look right to you guys that's the way should be! Awesome work! keep it up!

Thanks, man these videos are very useful. I don't normally work on my own bike but it's nice to know what to check out in between services.

Keep up the good work John!

Hey John always enjoy all your videos glad you're all Pro

cold here, too max. just went out to the garage and looked at my honey and all the stuff you've been talking about actually made sense. you, sir, are doing a great service to us consumers, but you sure spray that brake cleaner a lot. you really are a trained professional. thanks, john for another great video!

You are the man, Mr. John! Good tips!

I'm Glad to be a Subscriber. I haven't Rode in 20 Years and I'm BAD at maintaining ANY vehicle. But I watched your T CLOC vid and checked my tire pressure before 1st Long Ride. Front Tire was at 10 PSI and back was at 18😯 HolyShit I Would have been in Trouble.

Hey John, great channel. Very informative while being quite entertaining! Thanks for all the tips. What kind of set up do you use to check and fill tires on knuckles wheels? I am screw on a 90 deg valve stem to check and fill. Certainly do not leave it on, that would not be too bright of an idea.

Practical and to the point. What more could you ask for. Thanks

Great tips John. Tire pressure is something I need a sign to remind me. Just did it a couple days ago though.

Thank you man ,my new favorite KZfaqr

I like it brother, thanks for the tips! Plus I subscribed!👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

hey john, thanks for this video! is there any upgraded parts or other shift linkage systems I can buy to fix this problem? I see its a widespread issue.

Been there and done that with the shift linkage. I hope you have a better wash person than my servicing dealer.

John, I am new to Harley. I have a 2005 Sportster custom 1200 with a 90 ci big bore kit and I love these videos man, The best by far that I have found on youtube. Keep it up.

I own an aftermarket shop in Florida, my Harley certified tech does these items as well, you are a good tech!! and you did a good job on the video. I was looking for some proof to my claims for another tech that I have, and glad I stumbled on to this. keep up the good work!!

First video of yours I watched. Now subscribed. You do an excellent job of entertaining and informing without being condescending.

Hey John, Great Videos Lots of good info to absorb. Have you come across actual facts on the max width I can put on my 2017 Dayna Wide Glide.

Thanks for the awesome vids!

Hi John, I recently bought a new 2018 Fatboy (my first Harley) and my previous bikes have been Jap and European which are metric spanners and sockets are the new Harleys metric... Great videos very informative and entertaining

Another great videos and tips. I also keep a close eye on drive belt tension. On the few rare occasions that I've had HD work on bike, the belt was too tight and noisy. I tend to check it every 1500 or so and run it towards the loser side of spec. And yes John, it's been balls cold out in GA for too long.

Jonh, your vids are great and much appreciated .

Cheers mate, from down here in New Zealand. Your common knowledge is on bro

Love you videos, keep up the good work Dude. Can you tell me which service manual do I need for a 2017 FXSE engine and transmission manual.

Thanks for another great vid John!

Awesome vid, thanks!

John love the channel.from Canada I ride a 2012 ultra classic like your Florida bike week vids thanks for the content always honest and entertaining. Keep up the good work.

Thanks John for the tips! I appreciate it.

Great Vids...Thanks for posting

I've seen magnefying glass work well over the camera lense for close ups....on watches anyway? Awesome uploads😎

Great editing!

Being the nearest Dealership is a few hundred miles away. This helps as I will be changing the oil or a friend who helps with some things around here will. Now one thing I haven't foumd on your videos is one about locks. Here in my area I don't worry to much as once people find out I am back in the wind and this beautiful bike belongs to this crazy Old Lady they will let her alone. But when I go to Albuquerque for Dr and not able to keep my eye on her I am going to need a lock. That and a small trunk that locks as I live in the land of the free but there are them places that are free zone places. Only a couple more days and she will be home where I can start getting her set up and add them few things that make her my trike. Keep it safe.

had my shifter levers strip out recently on a ride. Always keep some tools in the saddlebag to tighten up some stuff along the way

Thank you for the helpful hints sir. Note to self, work on replacing HD bolts with ARP lol

Good stuff. Thanks for the tips. Dude, you crack me up.

Good job John, thanks for the videos

Great tips!!! Awesome videos!!

Awesome information from someone not trying to get rich off me. Thanks alot for helping the average joe, im lucky as my friends assist me when i break something........ getting ready to put on some forward controls 0n my 2002 Dyna..... let me know if you have any videos on that. thank you, Dennis Goggin who is frezzing his ass off in Connecticut!

Great tips as usual John, one other to add to the list is lights, I like to do a quick walk around and check, not to many people like to hail a Harley rider and tell you that your brake light is out, guess they figure we'll chew them out or something.

John, just FYI, some aftermarket air filters (like K & N) just need the crud knocked off (tapped lightly) and kept oiled because they filter better. It looked like that bagger may have had one, but it was hard to tell. I use K & N on most of my vehicles ( car, bikes, & truck) because they flow better, filter better, and best of all, are re-usable. Keep the rubber side down, lol.

Thanks for the shifter info. Time to sort that rattle.

I'm so glad I bought a hd road king it's fun to ride. I've had no issues...

Love the videos.

What’s different on the 2018 touring models with the shifter linkage you mentioned?

sick beard and thanks for the tips as a new bike owner

Great video, are those part #'s the same for a 2013 street glide?

Thank you I pick up my 2007 heritage classic from the dealer today and I want to know the things to look for and check along the way.

One of the best things I've done for my bike is get the damn crank case breathers out of the intake and vent them to the atmosphere! Much cleaner intake tract too! I check my tires pretty regularly, usually about once a week or before I ride of the bike has sat longer. And I installed a heim joint shift link in my mid control Dyna.

I just bought a 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe. It has the stage 4 88 to 103 Screamin Eagle kit.. I reside in Concord North Carolina right next to the Charlotte Motor Speedway the motorcycle I purchased from a dealership 3 hours away in South Carolina. The dealership assured me that it passed all inspections and was ready to ride for the summer. I also told the dealership I would be riding the motorcycle home. They said that there should not be any issue. Upon getting home I noticed that the alignment was a little off. I took it to my buddy shop and they realign the front end for me. At my buddy shop they noticed that the tires we're from 2004! So because his bike had low miles at 7,000. The bike must have sat with the original owner for the last 17 years and the original tires were never replaced. The dealership told me that everything was fresh on the bike the oil the tires excetera excetera. Giving them $9,500 cash you would think that they would have made sure that the bike was safe for me to ride home. So just a heads up to you people out there before you go buying a used motorcycle check the tires and don't get ripped off like I do. Because now I have to drop almost another $700 to get two new white wall tires with inner tubes

Hey, John .. I like your videos. I have a 2000 Deuce about 19000 miles anything special with these bikes I need to watch out for?. Thanks, James

Editing skillz boy ! Stepping up the game!

Great video thxx for info

And by the way, you make really good vids-- keep it up, brother!

...and another great video!

years later your vids are still helping people "-)

I'm looking for 10,000 mile Softail service tips. I don't have a manual and I like your videos. LOL I'm an old buck (69) from NH and this bike gets me around really well. I actually got 54 MPG out of it once although it's usually 35.

Good tips John..thx

Thanks John

Love this guy very funny and smart!!

Hell yeah it's cold in Georgia! I live in the Macon area. Everyone went nuts with the snow. Good videos, keep up the good work.

Hey John. Great videos. I'm looking to buy a used Harley. What should I look for as far as tread depth without worry?

3 good tips. Thanks for sharing!

Great Job...

Hey John been watching your KZfaq channel for awhile now, What maintenance would you recommend for me to do to my 01 Road King that’s been sitting for 3 yrs, Had a baby so the bike took a back seat, but putting it back on the road this season, Cheers

Dude, you crack me up. Tysm for all your help. You Rock! #FirstHarley

Nice chaft change 😜and video, thanks 🙏 ride safe.

Great video. Personally if I were pulling out the shift arm I would replace the bushings in the engine case that the shaft runs through. Just what I, would do. But should be checked in any case, or, not. Your choice.

FYI I have over tightened the 780 hex cap bolt just over spec and It snapped. Not once but twice I think I went about 5-10 inch lbs over. On my 14 StreetGlide. Got to find the sweet spot so I purchases a couple extra since they are cheap and come in a pack of 2.

2014-2016 are notorious for bad shift shafts and shift arms. I had one go bad with around 13K on my 2014 Ultra Classic. I was on the road and was able to make it to a HD dealership to buy the parts to fix it. The guy at the parts counter gave me Drag Specialties replacement parts and said "You don't want to replace junk, with junk". I've heard people say to get rid of the heal shifts because you put to much pressure in the shifter or that you shift to hard. Well i put 73,500 on a 2012 Ultra limited with the heal shifter and never had a problem. A simple internet search will show many people had the issues with the 2014-2016. I hope HD addressed this issue with their replacement parts.

Good info in the vlog, take care 👍😎

Hey John, New subscriber. What do you think of the reliability of the Dyna Low Riders(twin cam) - I'm looking at a 2017 , prefer their looks and cheaper price to the new generation. Any thoughts?

Hi John. I’m new to your videos and I enjoy them. A quick question if I may…. I’m wanting to get back on a bike after a 30+ year hiatus. I’d love to have a Harley but I’m not mechanically inclined. I’m afraid the maintenance costs would be too much if I let the Harley dealership handle all maintenance. Would you mind sharing your thoughts as a Harley mechanic? Thanks.

I have a 11 FLHTP. I bought it in Dec 2013, it had 552 miles on it. It currently has 62,000 miles. I ride it almost every day. The inner shift lever got loose right after I rode 650 miles to the Dragon( Deal's Gap) and 650 back home. The lever came loose 8 miles from the house. I tightened it up it lasted another 6 months and I had to pull the inner primary to replace it. That was April 2015. I haven't had any other major problems with it.

Great video. Thank you!

Can you do a video on replacing a fuel filter. I have an 05 Road King

Great video... do you ever do any older bikes?? like a 79 shovelhead?? I would love to see that...