Where did you get the lower windscreen deflectors?
@michaelschaefer312411 күн бұрын
@@roberthuntsman4036 The fork mounted wind deflectors are from JES custom.
@gillesgrethenphotography14 күн бұрын
Thanks for showing your bike. I have the Heritage in black and blue ('22 model). I love it. The wind deflectors are a must have.
@arizonamarley40426 күн бұрын
how tall you are. I am 6,1 and i dont know if try for 17 or 20. Thanks mate!
@michaelschaefer312426 күн бұрын
I’m about 5’9 so you should go with the tall one. The short screen is about the same height as the stock screen, but the curve on top gives it better airflow and also it’s wider
@juanz7908Ай бұрын
Are those slip on Cobra slashers?
@michaelschaefer3124Ай бұрын
They are S&S slash cuts
@1murder99Ай бұрын
Glad you made it home, hope you are well.
@g.sheppard52703 ай бұрын
Dear Mike, My Dad was a combat engineer attached to the 11ACR at Camp Blackhorse . He served during the same time period as you. His unit was transferred to I Corp in January 68 and ended up in the A Shau Valley. He had nothing but great things to say about your unit.
@musicmusic67884 ай бұрын
My Uncle Gary was with the 11th Armored Cavalry in Vietnam.
@michaelschaefer31244 ай бұрын
Hopefully you got to talk to him about some of his experiences in Vietnam. I'm sure he had some pretty good stories to tell.
@musicmusic67884 ай бұрын
@@michaelschaefer3124 I certainly did he's Still alive to this day, I'm definitely Thankful that i got to hear his Stories on how it was over there, and sum he just don't want to talk about and I respect that. Maybe I'll get to see Him in a video on KZfaq I already have him in a news paper clipping
@fred1barb4 ай бұрын
Allons brother. I few scouts with the Air Cav Trp. I never scouted for a tank company, but I did see you guys in action (from a distance) and it was impressive. It was probably not a good day for the NVA vacationing in Cambodia. One of the things I wanted to do was see things from the ground level. After promising that I knew how to load and fire an M-60 I had a ride in an ACAV, manning the left side gun. It was tense, hell, it was scary, I couldn't see 10' in front of me. For obvious reasons I could not go out in an M-48 or a Sheriden. I was not with the 11th for very long, but the troopers that I met or saw in action, just did a hell of fine job, in that thankless forlorn war.
@michaelschaefer31244 ай бұрын
👍 that's a great story, I really enjoyed it. Personally, I felt better having my feet on the ground and not being up in the air. i'm glad you got the experience of being able to smell the jungle.
@fred1barb4 ай бұрын
@@michaelschaefer3124 A lot of guys said that about flying, It was risky. I never want to see another green tracer. But hey, pilots usually could count on a hot shower, a hot meal, a cold beer and a nice OD cot. The only C rats I ate was a lunch courtesy of some ACAVS and a command track circled up in a clearing. Tropical chocolate, what a delight. I have a picture somewhere of those tracks and of the guys who lived in them. I know a fellow who was a scout for one of the squadrons. He walked in that jungle. He told me once how he reacted when his wife asked him if they had tents and sleeping bags. He described the wagon wheel, how at night they would lie in a circle, heads out and boots touching. How they drew reassurance from that contact. I know firsthand what a bullet or a near miss from an RPG can do to an OH-6 and I saw what a mine can do to an M-48. We all ran risks every day.
@kennyh34436 ай бұрын
Nice screen. I'd like to get one for my bike. Can you give me a part number or specifications for the exact one you purchased? Thank you.
@michaelschaefer31246 ай бұрын
Getclocked.com Billboard Flare 17" regular tint
@therealrobertbirchall6 ай бұрын
Best bike Harley Davison ever made. I've riden thousands of miles on Road Glides and Street Glides but they are over weight evil handling pices of dog doo compared to the Heritage.
@refugee2others6 ай бұрын
Probably just a shot in the dark... But did you ever cross paths with a tank driver named Scott Bingham in the 11th A.C.R.? I believe he was an E4.
@michaelschaefer31246 ай бұрын
no I didn't know him
@amaroq694 ай бұрын
It would help more if you knew which troop & what years he served.
@thelatenightbar6 ай бұрын
You just can't go wrong with the Heritage. Love my 2016. Love that deadwood green color.
@naturalforlife67416 ай бұрын
I have a 2022 Heritage and agree with you. I traded in a 2017 Street Glide for it. I love this bike and it is a sleeper. I have been riding for over 50 years and have owned some the best bikes out there. This bike is perfect for me. I fail in love with on the first ride.
@luckylucy65327 ай бұрын
Perfect bike in my opinion. Can't wait to get mine
@oskarthompson378911 ай бұрын
Very wholesome! Reminds me of This old Tony, good times👍 Greetings from (hopefully) a future father in Sweden🙂
@Cool-zy7oo11 ай бұрын
Nice one like it should be.Greetings from Poland.
@noface4176 Жыл бұрын
If you dont mind sharing a email or other means of contact I’m a reenactor and would like to ask you some questions
@michaelschaefer3124 Жыл бұрын
I can probably answer your questions right here, although with my failing memory, I don’t know how much help I can beat you.
@noface4176 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelschaefer3124 1 How many tanks were in a platoon 2 what tactics did you guys use to fight the VC/NVA. 3 What uniforms and gear did you wear and carry 4 how long did you guys stay in the field 5(last question) how was unit morale generally speaking
@michaelschaefer3124 Жыл бұрын
@@noface4176 1. I was with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. The regiment had three line squadrons and each squadron had one tank company and three ACAV troops. Each tank company had 17 M48 tanks, five in each platoon and two headquarters tanks. 2. Our tactics were basically search and destroy which meant that we actively went out to look for the enemy, based on intelligence that was gathered by various methods. That being said, the most of our contacts, with the enemy war, being ambushed by them. Our motto was find the bastards and pile on. Once we made contact we could call in artillery and air support. 3. Jungle fatigues, jungle boots, tankers helmets, flack jacket and a steel pot. Carried a 45 auto. 4. I was in Vietnam for one year and spent about 10 months in the boonies. We basically lived on our tanks. 5. I was there from July 67 to July 68 and for the most part morale was pretty good but I know that as the war dragged on and the protesting against the war increased morale suffered.
@CatholicSamurai Жыл бұрын
tbh when I was a kid I looked forward to this train ride more than the actual animals. I remember the engine used to have the orange/maroon MILW scheme
@christianladymichelleclm58099 ай бұрын
That’s a different diesel ( 1958 ). They have 2 Steam & 2 Diesel locomotives.
@TheSteamShow20242 ай бұрын
I think we all do
@r.michaeldunwiddie2449 Жыл бұрын
We shipped out from Ft. Meade in August of 1966. We sailed out of San Diego and arrived in Vietnam in early September of 66. I was in G Troop 1st platoon. I was on the construction detail that built the tent frames in the 2nd Squadron area. We ended up in Chu Lai at the Navel air base and I rotated out in July of 67. The 11th ACR was the best unit in Vietnam.
@oldreliable3506 Жыл бұрын
I was in the 11th a.c.r. Germany 80's !it was a good unit like the " marines"!! 2/11 fulda!!
@UserT_-_ Жыл бұрын
Vroom
@oldreliable3506 Жыл бұрын
God bless the 11th a.c.r.!!!!😊
@Reloadeez Жыл бұрын
My father was a tank driver in 2/11 H-Co 69-70.
@michaelschaefer3124 Жыл бұрын
I was there from 67 to 68. Was he on a Patton or Sheridan tank?
@Reloadeez Жыл бұрын
@@michaelschaefer3124 M48, I think 1/11 ACR and 3/4 CAV had most of the M551's early to mid 69.
@amaroq694 ай бұрын
My dad was M Troop, 69-70.
@Kkmssjdjdk_offical Жыл бұрын
Oh now I see it's been given 1958s old horn
@SteamTrains-bn3gd Жыл бұрын
Nope that’s a different horn but it does sound kind of similar.
@EthanElmazi2 ай бұрын
But 1958s old horn sounds better
@TheSteamShow16 күн бұрын
@@EthanElmaziYes It Does. 1992 Got Its Horn Back In 2022. From What I Was Told, They Couldn’t Hear This One At Crossing 3.
@Kkmssjdjdk_offical Жыл бұрын
What happened to 1992s horn
@SteamTrains-bn3gd Жыл бұрын
It got changed back now
@waynekukla4523 Жыл бұрын
Quan loi Vietnam Liz Andy 1969
@mtobias1747 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video that manifested fond memories of the 11th Cav - ARP/Aero Scout
@michaelschaefer3124 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you guys were much admired in the regiment.
@robertminer182 Жыл бұрын
D 1/11 here. Tank 12. 68-69. Some times I miss it.
@michaelschaefer3124 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t go that far but it certainly was exciting. Hopefully my pictures brought back some memories. I know my memories are fading.
@edembrey74299 ай бұрын
My uncle Bobby Wright (WIA) was the loader on D15 until they were hit 29 March '69. RIP Lyle Aston.
@WarLeaks9 Жыл бұрын
Awesome footage
@michaelhendershot4984 Жыл бұрын
I SERVED WITH THE MARINES IN NAM 66 67 68... IT WAS A USELESS WAR THAT KILLED MANZ ZOUNG MEN... I WITNESS THIS DAILZ ON THE DMY CON THIEN. WHAT A WASTE OF ZOUNG MEN I WAS ONLZ 18 AND 19 IN THE WAR... I SERVED WHAT WHAT ABOUT MZ BODE AND MZ MIND... IT WAS A WASTEOF HUMAN LIFE ON BOTH SIDE... FOR WHAT ___
@mikesmalley3394 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your video my Dad was in the 11th calvary in 68 and 69 he has passed away now but I still think about him every day and the stuff he told me about you guys are all heros god bless take care
@michaelschaefer3124 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Sadly our ranks are getting smaller every day.
@Dave-cw9ie Жыл бұрын
Mike did you know a Captain Vickery I'm a UK vet and I collect uniforms and equipment from the Vietnam era and I have recently acquired a shirt that belonged to him
@michaelschaefer3124 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to say no I didn’t. Have a good day…
@fredradatz95752 жыл бұрын
Good job From Fred Radatz B 25 3rd tank Bn 65 and 67 go tankers
@ericlawrence87532 жыл бұрын
Very restful. Thank you.
@venomgeach96902 жыл бұрын
69-70 then cpc berlin..
@waynewood19912 жыл бұрын
3/11ACR avaition sec. Bandits 68-69
@gordonlandreth95502 жыл бұрын
An excellent collection of photos of one of the 11th ACR's units in the field . You get a sense of the terrain , deployment and conditions these guys went through in Vietnam as tankers . I still have not had the question answered , why was the M - 60 tank not used in Vietnam . The M - 48 was a good tank , but the M - 60 is better and had been sent to Europe for a few years prior to Vietnam . The 11th Armored Cavalry was one of the most successful units in that conflict , and it is sad that commanders requests for more armor were denied by the Pentagon . " Find the bastards and pile on. "
@michaelschaefer31242 жыл бұрын
Thanks, other than being a little smaller and having the 90 mm gun , the M60 and M48 were not all that much different. The 60s were used in Germany as front line tanks against the Russians and due to the fact that we weren’t really fighting other tanks in Vietnam the M48 was more than adequate. Most of our engagements were at less than 100 yards with some being less than 50 feet, and usually canister was the round of choice. There were also a lot of M48’s in the inventory that needed to be used. We usually had the M48a3’s, but even used some the old M48a2c models that had a gasoline engine which certainly added to the danger. All in all I really liked the M48 tank.
@gordonlandreth95502 жыл бұрын
@@michaelschaefer3124 Thanks Mike , a good answer that explained about this . I was a crewman on both tanks during my time with the California National Guard .
@michaelschaefer31242 жыл бұрын
@@gordonlandreth9550 👍 Then you know that the M48 was easier to get up and down on I’d rather be picking up and loading that 90mm round in a firefight…
@allamerican26312 жыл бұрын
ALLONS
@miklmiklmtrcycl60092 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mike. Thanks for your service.
@bobybarra30962 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Best audio visual class in rememberance of those who served, and USO, Red Cross...draw sabers blood and steel, Allons!