The frame was designed in the 1970's with the XLCR so Harley could justify charging more money for the Sportster!
@RickBraidwood11 күн бұрын
Visionary. Too Cool!
@nickpasch101916 күн бұрын
Pull out the dipstick and never put it back. Important.
@jfrost77hd16 күн бұрын
@@nickpasch1019 What are you talking about?
@nickpasch101915 күн бұрын
@@jfrost77hd the rubber stopper for the trans oil fill originally had a steel dipstick inserted into it. If the stopper was fixed by the previous owner by pulling the dipstick out of the rubber stopper you are golden. If the dipstick is still in the stopper it is very bad. The dipstick will vibrate and rub against the primary drive gear. This will grind the dipstick in the middle into steel powder in the trans oil, Eventually the grinding will grind the dipstick in half and drop the bottom half into the trans gears. It happens in less than 1,000 miles from new. Checking the trans oil for steel powder is important, the powder will spoil the ball bearings.
@jfrost77hd15 күн бұрын
@nickpasch1019 Wow, yeah that'd be bad. Thanks for the clarification I didnt know that. I no longer have the bike but hopefully your comment helps save someone in the future. Thanks for watching!
@johnranallo42416 күн бұрын
We need an update Mr. Frost.
@RIPL_WORLD18 күн бұрын
Literally says don’t tighten bolts too tight on the back of the package.😂
@jtbassgambler259418 күн бұрын
20 50 ??? I use 10 40
@RealMJSr22 күн бұрын
What a beauty! Would love to have that bike ❤
@jfrost77hd22 күн бұрын
@RealMJSr Thanks I appreciate you watching it really is a nice bike. I was fortunate to find a matching 75 XLH exactly like it but electric start only.
@RealMJSr22 күн бұрын
That’s awesome, agree with you on the color too. Love the blue. I haven’t rode in some years but looking to get back on again.
@daledoughertydougherty188223 күн бұрын
😮
@daledoughertydougherty188223 күн бұрын
Love your videos brother, hope all is good.
@johnboy6026 күн бұрын
I have same switch same problem.
@mykwilwinАй бұрын
I just bought one made by Empi but looks exactly the same, I'll double nut the middle connection, so I don't press the back in on itself.
@user-lq5hx7ve4dАй бұрын
LOVE THEM OL SHOVELS!!! HAD 3 OF EM 73 FLH,76 WITH RIGID PAUCO FRAME,81 LOW RIDER!!!! ACTUALLY HAD GOOD LUCK WITH THEM AFTER SOME REPAIRS AND ADJUSTING!!!! TOO BAD THE MODERN HARLEYS DONT SOUND AS GOOD AS THESE OL SHOVELHEADS!!!!!! GOOD LUCK WITH THIS BIKE!! YOU ALREADY GOT HER RUNNING!!!!
@stevew6141Ай бұрын
Is this John Wayne? 😅 Seriously tho this video helped me to understand it better!!
@BrittenGАй бұрын
Hey I know this is an older video but, do you know if the resistor has to be out and off the back of the gauge to test it? I have a 71 c10. I unplugged dash harness to prevent any interference with the key off and took the top nuts off that hold the circuit board down. The resistor nuts are still on and it’s reading 40 ohms. I’m afraid to tear the circuit board trying to get it over the posts/pegs. Thank you! or to anyone with any input or help!
@WesEklund55Ай бұрын
I'm 69 years old. I purchased my first H-D in 1975. A brand new blue 1975 Sportster from Mason City, Iowa Harley. Been riding ever since.
@waynemurphy8552Ай бұрын
Nice divorced Sportster.
@jfrost77hdАй бұрын
@waynemurphy8552 Thanks I appreciate it, I need to dig it out it's been parked a couple years.
@jerryjackson5939Ай бұрын
What a beautiful, original example of a 1969 XLCH! Please ride it and preserve it in this condition!
@jfrost77hdАй бұрын
Thanks it really is a dream to own, it's mind blowing how nice and original everything is. I appreciate you watching.
@jerryjackson5939Ай бұрын
@@jfrost77hd I get it, I have one just like it in Hi Fi Green. 4,000 original miles, totally original except tires and fuel lines.
@user-lq5hx7ve4dАй бұрын
WHAT A SWEET TIME MACHINE!!!!! AMAZING TO FIND A 69 SPORTY ORIGINAL AND IN GOOD RUNNING!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!
@user-lq5hx7ve4dАй бұрын
I believe that's the same year as the ** then came BRONSON BIKE!!!! The bike Michael parks rode in the TV show and movie but that bike had some custom parts and paint!!! I was 11 years old and I new that I'd have a Harley some day!!! I'm 65 now and have owned over 16 Harleys!!!!! Your 1969 is a great looking bike and you know she's a KEEPER!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!?
@jfrost77hdАй бұрын
@user-lq5hx7ve4d You're right the Bronson bike was a 1969 XLH I liked that. I never imagined owning one so nice and original it's a great bike. I appreciate you watching and sharing!
@user-lq5hx7ve4dАй бұрын
Like it!!! My second sporty was a 1977 and new black paint,drag pipes,2 seats and a few extras, fresh top end and ran great!!! Back in 1982!!!! I worked in Western Oklahoma oil fields and only had time for short rides !!!
@markrichards4078Ай бұрын
Looking at a '79 xls runs and is in solid condition 8k miles. $2500 fair or too much? Has all the original parts for the bike that have been changed out. What do you think?
@jfrost77hdАй бұрын
@markrichards4078 Sounds like a fair price, good luck!
@danielburke4113Ай бұрын
Love the the pipes.
@danielburke4113Ай бұрын
Looks great!
@CoastlineMxАй бұрын
If it had a rod knock in the motor , then why did the other guy want it so bad...😅 Sounds good my friend. I have a 75 iron head sportster 1000. Has starter problems and the points need to be set and static timing done. She should fire right and run.
@danielburke4113Ай бұрын
Hey, Im looking at some of your old vids. What ever happened to the Ironhead in the shovel frame? Did you get that project done? It was about 7 years ago. Thanks
@jfrost77hdАй бұрын
Hello, yeah I made a video of it running I still have the bike too. I need to dig it out and fire it up it's been awhile, I appreciate you watching the videos!
@AthenaAthena-lp3dt2 ай бұрын
Very cool motorcycle. We hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you. How can I contact you?
@jfrost77hd2 ай бұрын
@@AthenaAthena-lp3dt Hello, what would you like to contact me about?
@AthenaAthena-lp3dtАй бұрын
@@jfrost77hd We have a motorcycle speaker that can connect 2 headphones at the same time, are you interested in learning about it?
@troyholland34362 ай бұрын
Bro I’m so worried got the xr100r and adjusted the timing chain on the side of the engine and turned it to the right a bit and the ticking stopped completely but then did it to the left and it also stopped but fotogr how many turns I did I just shouldn’t of messed with it how am I supposed to know if the timing chain is too loose or tight now ?????????
@handsolo68232 ай бұрын
I have a 77flh and a 78 lowrider I want to sell
@MikeWells-ir5re2 ай бұрын
Quick question how would you setup a super e carb to run on a 1965 ironhead jetting?
@jfrost77hd2 ай бұрын
It's been alittle bit but I wanna say a 28 intermediate 68 main should get close to the right area.
@MikeWells-ir5re2 ай бұрын
@@jfrost77hd thanks man I’ll try that today and let you know how it works out
@MikeWells-ir5reАй бұрын
Hey I know it’s a way late reply back but I got busy and the bike got put on the back burner until yesterday. I just wanna say thanks for the advice on the jetting she runs like a top now.
@jfrost77hdАй бұрын
@@MikeWells-ir5re Glad to hear that 👍
@MyWillypilly2 ай бұрын
You got enough bikes? lol
@MyWillypilly2 ай бұрын
You should have gone to Wauseon. You would have found what you needed.
@romei52 ай бұрын
Run the line between the cyl and run it into the res tank
@denniswilliams11182 ай бұрын
I. Had. A. 1976. Cool. Bike. Ride. A. 98. Softail. Springer. And. A. 78. Shovelhead. Now. Ride. Hard. Die. Free!!!
@graemepenton58512 ай бұрын
Excellence
@נגליקמן2 ай бұрын
It allways run
@10ampsloblo212 ай бұрын
my first bike 1980 XLH bought new.
@JackRieger-t5m2 ай бұрын
Where do you have your idle screw and air screw set at I have same year and some asshole decided to twist them out on my lawn mover motorcycle and both 4 wheelers. I got it going again then they did it again now I can’t seem to get it going again if you could tell me this would be a great help
@jfrost77hd2 ай бұрын
@user-vq7dj3ks9g I uploaded this video over 14 years ago so its looong gone. Usually 1.5- 2 turns out from lightly seated on the air fuel mixture I'd guess and just set the idle to ear
@StephenAltimas3 ай бұрын
How much i jave a suzuki ts 90
@PaulParker-ub9sq3 ай бұрын
Burn the flag
@ENGLISH.BULL.TERRIER3 ай бұрын
Holy shit man... I messaged ya about parts .. wat engines U got for sale can I ask
@jfrost77hd3 ай бұрын
I get a lot of messages about parts you'd have to be alittle more specific. I have a 98" big bore stroker Shovelhead engine for sale.
@ENGLISH.BULL.TERRIER3 ай бұрын
@@jfrost77hd thanks for getting back to me so quick, yet I bet ya do get loads of gav you got messages, I will get a list if bits together for ya an what you asking for the engine, comes with trans to yeah
@Fred-y8w3 ай бұрын
Cool
@atleeraber29963 ай бұрын
I put a tee in the big return hose from the backhoe and run my line on there on stead of running it all the way to the front.
@Fred-y8w3 ай бұрын
That bike is cool , great work.
@steveraddatz60663 ай бұрын
I bought my big bear new in 01. I have been through the shit with it, great machine! been using it to pull logs out of the woods to put on mill. This beast takes a beating and keeps on ticking. I call it my horse goes anywhere! 👍👍👍
@davidwilmoth10873 ай бұрын
Have a 68 4500 when I purchased it, it had a hard copper line to the hydraulic reservoir tied to a Tee between the swing cylinders. Have had no issues. Now if the line is off the swing gets sloppy. Good video.
@jfrost77hd3 ай бұрын
That's the same thing I've done here on the video just with rubber hoses as a temporary fix. I bet yours looks better with copper but it's over a year later and I've still been using it that way. If it works it works, thanks for watching 👍
@drifter4213 ай бұрын
Maybe a candidate for a divorced transmission mod?
@jfrost77hd3 ай бұрын
I'm gonna try to bring it back stock, could be an option though that's what the previous owner said too since he'd seen the last one I did. I need to dig that bike back out
@Goldwing13 ай бұрын
I had 1970 XLH for over 15 years I sold it to pay divorce lawyers
@thatsmrharley2u23 ай бұрын
Is that back tire mounted backwards? P.S. The front fender is mounted backwards too.
@jfrost77hd3 ай бұрын
They sure are haha, thanks for watching
@benderbender12333 ай бұрын
🤘😎🤘
@benderbender12333 ай бұрын
if u cant welder up u cud div0rce it. 🤔
@shameless69633 ай бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't that front fender mounted backwards? The longer end is supposed to be in the rear. Nice catch