I’m 20 looking to start flat track racing. And I’m watching this series 8 years after it was posted and learning sooo much thank you !!
@user-wg1ks9oe2v8 ай бұрын
Monday i can stay wait myself take service job business online
@fernandoboero18528 ай бұрын
I love you honesty. My old man was a mechanic & I have some mechanical aptitude but like you I have no patience. Looking forward to you future videos.
@redtobertshateshandles10 ай бұрын
A standard Sportster is still a great bike. Harley has made the new ones cheap and nasty instead. You need to take a lot of stuff off to replace one part. And buy some blue Loctite.
@lessshy Жыл бұрын
Super cool video what do your neighbors say about that? Mine would call the police.
@lessshy Жыл бұрын
Thats a nice title for your book RAD AT MORE THAN REALTY. OR JUST "RAD"
@lessshy Жыл бұрын
Super cool video Joel with 77k views very nice. All good points that any rider novice to expert would benefit from. You are RAD at more than realty.
@junkyarddog9534 Жыл бұрын
Super cool. Thanks for sharing.
@bultacowally Жыл бұрын
Not a dirt track bike it's a street bike with the fenders taken off...DUH
@JoelTarquin21 Жыл бұрын
Which is EXACTLY what the rules of Harley Hooligan Dirt Track racing call for. DUH
@edgartafoyarubin6482 Жыл бұрын
which model is 883 or 1200 I'm thinking of doing the same but I don't know which of the two
@JoelTarquin21 Жыл бұрын
Bigger is always better. Real men ride 1200s :-)
@MikeCamposMortgage Жыл бұрын
Keep living that rad life!!
@popeskates358 Жыл бұрын
You are most definitely the, "RAD REALTOR".....
@isabels2015 Жыл бұрын
Im a beginner. 1. How do you “chase” a wheelie? 2. When are you changing gears? 3. Is that why your reving the throttle intermittently?
@JoelTarquin21 Жыл бұрын
Hi Isabel, When I say “chasing a wheelie”, that is basically a speed wheelie, vs a balance wheelie. By speed wheelie, I mean that once the front wheel is off the ground, only the power of the motorcycle is keeping the front wheel up, and that power will soon run out. I change gears while still in the middle of my RPM range because thats where the torque is. If you over rev, you will not have the torque to keep popping the wheel up, thus chasing the wheelie until the wheel touches down. By shifting early, I have enough torque left in each gear to be able to keep lifting the front tire higher up into more of a balance wheelie. The longer you can keep the front wheel high, the longer you can ride the wheelie. The intermittent throttle reving is a balancing game, trying to give enough throttle to keep the front wheel high and not let it drop vs getting too high and looping out. Hope that helps…
@lucianoserra99252 жыл бұрын
hi, i'm italian and i sorry because i speak bad english. Even if a few years late, I would like to ask you what engine it was, if it was tuned and if so, how. Thanks in advance Luciano
@JoelTarquin212 жыл бұрын
That is a 1200. I always use two into one pipes, as they create better low end, and sound bitchin. That bike also has stage one air cleaner/carb tuning.
@lucianoserra99252 жыл бұрын
@@JoelTarquin21 thanks for your answer superfast like your bike 😉, I ‘ d like to have a bike like yours 👍
@kurtfoulke51302 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe, I know it's been years since you put out the Sportster build series but, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. Some of the numbers may have changed since then but, the tech info still stands. A great job for the budget you set, it's very easy to spend much more. BTW - your wheelies truly do make you Rad 👍
@JoelTarquin212 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man👍🏼
@kurtfoulke51302 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this series. I can separate a true motorcycle guy from a Hipster in 2 seconds. This is solid info that is much more helpful to a do it yourselfer than just name-dropping. I realize this video is 6 years old but, I hope you are happy, health & still ripping a Harley around like you're 20
@crimsonking20233 жыл бұрын
Where did you score that drive track seat at ?
@robbyclark69153 жыл бұрын
What is the bike in the background??
@JoelTarquin213 жыл бұрын
Another Sporty. Belonged to a friend that died while we were skating a pool. I was holding it until I was able to get it shipped to his family.
@robbyclark69153 жыл бұрын
Headlight is killer! Love it!
@JoelTarquin213 жыл бұрын
Baja Designs Squadron Pro...
@charlesmorris84913 жыл бұрын
Have you heard from the realtor about the house?... Well sort of he is in jail apparently got caught pulling wheelies on his motorcycle hahaha!
@JoelTarquin213 жыл бұрын
Best comment yet! And probably not too far off...
@TheHighestGodisGood3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video and love the look of the Sportser track bike with nobby tires! Just liked and subbed 🤘
@JoelTarquin213 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man...
@TheHighestGodisGood3 жыл бұрын
@@JoelTarquin21 Of course
@TheHighestGodisGood3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video and love the look of the Sportser track bike with nobby tires! Just liked and subbed 🤘
@robbyclark69153 жыл бұрын
Man that’s awesome! I’d be happy with just being able to get the front end off the ground. But I’ve been riding about 4 months. I’ll be 52 this Christmas, which is a week away. I just got an iron 883, in oct., 2020, my first actual motorcycle, kind of a present from my wife! Not a bad present I might add! Funnest thing I think I’ve ever done in my life is to start riding! I wish I would have started a long time ago!
@robbyclark69153 жыл бұрын
Where ever you live the laws there must be very “friendly “ to motorcycles? No turn signals, no mirrors, no front fender, no Speedo! None of that will fly in Oklahoma! Even a front fender is required by Oklahoma law!? Talk about your overkill. We do not have to wear helmets though! We also must have a daytime running headlight to be street legal.
@JoelTarquin213 жыл бұрын
Actually our laws require most of those things as well. Cops around here don't typically pull someone over for those infractions, but if I got caught riding a wheelie or something, they would drill me for all those things. I saw you comment on another one of my videos about my Evel Kneivel toy, if you haven't seen it yet, you might get a kick out of my Evel Kneivel tribute video. You should be able to find it on my KZfaq page. Glad that you are finally riding. Be safe out there...
@eliwilliams46863 жыл бұрын
Bad ass bike
@Theophilus19683 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe, I just sold my Triumph Scrammy and looking to do a similar tracker Sportster build. There's no shortage of cheap Sportsters where I live. Would you recommend an 883 or 1200? Also would you do pre rubber mount sporty or post? Thanks man! Old guys do willies too! Lol.
@JoelTarquin213 жыл бұрын
Hey Man, I would only do a 1200, as they say “There is no replacement for displacement.” And a 1200 is a really fun bike. I had been told to go solid mount for a race bike, but I don’t know how much that really matters. Enjoy...
@Theophilus19683 жыл бұрын
@@JoelTarquin21, thanks Joel. This 52 year old might enjoy rubber mounts. Lol.
@JoelTarquin213 жыл бұрын
@@Theophilus1968 I’m 54, so I feel you... But the solid mount felt fine.
@vrachmadiparmono3 жыл бұрын
Old soldier never give up..
@Kevinbobevin14 жыл бұрын
My first Harley was a 1977 XLCH Sportster. I ordered it while I was stationed in Japan in 1976 and picked it up when I got home. I rode it down to my new duty station in Georgia, and through a friend got to run it on a dirt track, totally stock, no modifications at all. It was the most fun you could have on a motorcycle at the time. I'm down the street in San Diego and my FXDWG would be a little big for the track, but it would be so cool to do what you are doing. Keep us posted, maybe we locals can come out to see you race.
@JoelTarquin214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great story...
@salrodriguez42954 жыл бұрын
What size risers are thoes bud 👍👍👍Kool build ...
@JoelTarquin214 жыл бұрын
4” risers, 2.5” rise on that bars. If I had it to do over, I would add one more inch on either the risers or the bars...
@wetblacklab71744 жыл бұрын
i didnt know about the fork preload adjusters, I'll look into those for my xr1200. Thanks!
@brosius114 жыл бұрын
I like how this got me to build the bike knowing it was only going to be 1k! 5k in and still not done... lol
@JoelTarquin214 жыл бұрын
That’s the spirit!!!
@davids.89294 жыл бұрын
Have you ever flipped the bike on a wheelie? How do you prevent giving it too much to quick so you don't flip?
@JoelTarquin214 жыл бұрын
I haven’t flipped a bike since my 1986 YZ 125. I ALWAYS keep my foot on the rear brake. As for giving too much gas, a Harley is pretty hard to flip backwards unless you are trying to drag your fender. Good luck...
@blainebrady66964 жыл бұрын
After watching you rip that wheelie I want to build my sportster to this I wanted to make a stunt bike but this looks like I would get a ton more use out of it I have to watch the whole series really liked the rear front wheel
@maxflore12894 жыл бұрын
Do you have a chain or belt?
@JoelTarquin214 жыл бұрын
Belt.
@scottconger12664 жыл бұрын
Love the way the bike came out, really looks good. 👍
@jarrellllewellyn91994 жыл бұрын
It looked awesome until you put that disgusting headlight on it 👎 put the the stock one back !
@JoelTarquin214 жыл бұрын
It was an “on a budget” build, and Baja Designs is a long time sponsor, I needed a place to put a number, and that was free. I agree that it does not have a dirt track look, but it was street legal AND race legal, so it fit the budget and the need.
@cosmiccharlie82944 жыл бұрын
Now give it the Hammer 100 hp treatment.
@JoelTarquin214 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome, but not “budget”:-)
@rydrride94254 жыл бұрын
Spotrster platform works its drag street race dirt chopper and cruzer.like the videos. Not going to put upgrade s on the sporty I got nokw. I'm buy one more sporty with the plans to make it like your bike.inspired buy ur go for it I want it attitude. Like ur bike I'm making one.thanks.
@luke_bricker5 жыл бұрын
I'm in Carlsbad too! Do you still have your tracker?
@JoelTarquin215 жыл бұрын
Sold it. Planning to build an FXR soon... But check out my business, Throttle Squad!
@joewood72255 жыл бұрын
Remember, the tire will swell due to the heat during riding.
@burroultrasayayin5 жыл бұрын
Keep rolling and send some more expenses.
@charlesmorris84915 жыл бұрын
Think I saw Elvis across the street!
@junkyarddog95345 жыл бұрын
Bad ass Joel!!! (Lewey from El Paso)
@junkyarddog95345 жыл бұрын
Rock on Joel 👍! (Lewey from El Paso)!
@ericwilcox59255 жыл бұрын
No words. Just take a good look , trackers speak for there self.
@jamespolucha69115 жыл бұрын
Wish I could afford inverted forks but that’s later way later, thinking of just putting heavier fork oil
@jamespolucha69115 жыл бұрын
Did you do anything to the inner works of the forks? I’m building one also and wish I could afoul
@JoelTarquin215 жыл бұрын
I put heavy duty fork springs and 20 weight oil.
@jamespolucha69115 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, I’ll try it tomorrow,thanks for the video
@JoelTarquin215 жыл бұрын
James Polucha I also installed some Burly Brand preload adjusters, that screw onto the top of the fork tube.
@peacefulwarrior40785 жыл бұрын
Which seat/fender kit did you get ? Who makes it ?is it the saddlemen eliminator kit ?
@MizzouGump5 жыл бұрын
Damn, that bike looked amazing before you put the new head light/fairing on it