1 Kick 1972 Harley Kickstart Only Shovelhead

[@slicksnewonenow]

Just hearing the Shove run reminds me of my Uncle Mick... He passed at 80 just last week. He was a MOUNTAIN of a man... One of those greasy old Badasses, that could lean over and grab the kick pedal in his right hand, slam it down and fire the scooter JUST LIKE THAT! Of course, that was in his younger days... But a great memory. Cheers- Keep the greasy side down.

[@thakery5720]

Mmmmm - Shovels on drags, sweetest music ever !

[@Big.Ron1]

I agree almost. Nothing sounds like a good running pan. This is a very close second. A sweet ride.

[@lightning334-]

Good hearing from you again

[@skgate]

Coming back 6 months later just to say, still my favorite paint job of all time.

[@grungetshirts2918]

I get parts from you in Australia. Thanks heaps.

[@pathilly2371]

Still have my 72 kick and drum brakes love it have it 30 yrs now when the Evo riders saw the kick only they were amazed I tried to educate them that Harley made bikes before evos you know how that can go

[@4486xxdawson]

Wow its sad to know you have guys who ride harley and dont know the history , i have a 1996 evo ive owned since 97 and i know every motor they made and love vintage , i would own a knuckle or a pan if i could afford to buy one but i will stay happy as long as its a harley .....

[@matthall8632]

My old man has a 72' fx. He's had it since he was in his early 20s. He's 61 now. It's been sitting inside his house for the last 13 years. Says he selling it this summer for 5 grand. I'm gonna buy it. I've drooled over that bike since I was a kid. Looks very similar to this bike expect his is all black. Anyways nice bike hope it went to a good home.

[@jfrost77hd]

Nice! Yeah that sounds like a bike you'd probably be kicking yourself later for if you get it. I ended up keeping the bike and glad I did, this videos a couple years old and I still own it 👍

[@michaelfolk3854]

i bought a 1973 superglide back when i was 22 now at 73 i still have that bike and it is a93 inch s%s stroker

[@johnpharis8498]

@@jfrost77hd .

[@janelarson6255]

Nothing like the sound of a shovel

[@noyolabassist]

Thanks for posting these videos.. very informative. I picked up a numbers matching 72 FLH today. I’ve owned a couple Evos and a TC but this is my first Shovel.. I’m pretty stoked.

[@michaelhaddan1965]

Nice job getting her going. Love it.

[@horsedood13]

I own a 72 FX "custom" with a S&S 80ci upgrade....yours is one sweet bike. Set up nicely.

[@johndaniels1356]

Sounds like a very healthy shovel

[@eazyrider6122]

Beautiful bike mate Nice to see an old Harley swingarm not made ridgid. They are rappidly getting rare as hens teeth. My 1973 FX is still a Swingarm and kicker only.

[@Big.Ron1]

From a 40 year pan and shovel rider and wrench, thats a pretty bike. Id love to own that. Congrats on the trade

[@mackdiesel6437]

That’s an awesome bike. Definitely wanna get something like this in my garage.

[@pskemster]

That bike could not be in better hands! Fine looking putt!

[@michaelyarmie4858]

Happiness is kicking over a Harley Davidson kicker only..And it start's Nice bike man.

[@skgate]

This is my favorite paint job, except I'd want darker orange flames. I love it so much.

[@arthurleino]

Good looking Bike! I use to Kick start my 83 FXWG.

[@brandoncarter1579]

Beautiful bike man. I’d love to have that bad boy. That motor is extremely clean.

[@mjwbulich]

Great bike. I own a a 72 FX I am trying to keep mostly stock(except for the brakes, ignition, carburetor, belt drive primary,and head work to keep it from rattling out spark plugs). This is also an interesting year. 71 FX was Harleys first attempt at a "custom" bike. 72 FX was the last kick start only year.. It was only available in black and gained the nicknames "Midnight Express" and " Night Train". 72 was also the last year all Harley parts were made and assembled in Milwaukee.. They only made 6500 of these and most of those that survived are in Japan or Australia.

[@jfrost77hd]

Very cool I appreciate your comment! I still own this bike and actually just posted a video yesterday with it at the end firing it up. It's a great bike, I've turned down lots of offers on it. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Thats a beautiful machine man.....id take one of those over a brand new one any day

[@russnurse2b807]

Beautiful bike. Love kick only bikes. I also spied that nice panhead on your bench too :)

[@bfpeake933]

real nice bike, 2 thumbs up. Put together a shovel chop in my basement this past winter, she's apart for paint right now. Sure hope it starts as sweet as that one does

[@buckshot21000]

Sweet looking bike! Great sound too

[@michael7324]

Love that classic paint job.

[@redneck1496]

Cant wait to get one myself, ones supposed to come to the shop tommorow

[@oneten762]

Really cool it started right up. Sounds really strong. Love that deep Harley thump. All that aside, get that 79 back on the lift. I need help and your videos have been the best I've seen.

[@jazzridez]

I CAN TELL YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YER DOIN'. So many other kick start bike owners don't understand how that works.

[@joeyelswick1796]

Cool channel man I’m a old H-D lover also I like the way you put it loving every minute of it that sounds like me I love trading and wheeling and dealing to I get it. 👍🏻

[@philperrin8725]

Awesome not keen on flames either enjoyed hearing the old shovel fire up big Hello from Phil at Sarsfield Victoria Australia

[@briangtester2536]

Flames on a motorbike -- This is how it should look! Fantastic! and just the right bike for it! :-)

[@jfkjadgfcj]

This video ROCKS!! Thanx for posting it.

[@jfrost77hd]

I appreciate your business and support, shirt will ship out tomorrow 👍

[@ioriochoppers1031]

excellent shovel... the oil pressure clock reads 20 psi regulating idle speed. When you warm up the engine to operating temperature, is that pressure maintained or does it drop? is the oil 20/50 for california? Greetings.

[@garychandler4296]

What a GREAT bike setup! Even has potato! I'd find a set of Heritage style mirrors and turn them under, if the elbow height is enough to look beneath. Looks cool and works.

[@chrisgardner3026]

Sweet little bike mate, great score with that matching number's and correct head's.

[@rupertmiller2744]

Beautiful bike mate give my soul for it

[@harleydavidson801]

Good to see you still working on the Harley's, looks and sounds ace bud. Can't wait for the spring, it's freezing here in the UK.

[@jfrost77hd]

Hey thanks, pretty much just do Shovelheads and Ironheads. Yeah I hear you, it's cold here in Ohio too. Ready for warmer weather, thanks for watching!

[@skgate]

I want this bike

[@stanwarner8700]

Just found your web site.... Dude your rock... I like the videos w/ you and yer dad!!!

[@YaHUKaB_ShaRaYAL_YaShaRAL]

Man,that baby is sharp brotha! 🇺🇸🎸🚴💪👊

[@mikesperko3921]

Guess I gotta new favorite KZbin Harley

[@jfrost77hd]

Hey thanks I appreciate that 👍

[@jacobjohnson5865]

Hey man love the bike... I'm in Columbus, OH. Just curious what cam is in this?

[@jfrost77hd]

Thanks man, I've moved since this video but I'm still in Ohio. This videos quite a few years old and I still have the bike but I’ve never had to get inside it to see. Unfortunately couldn't tell you what cam it is. Thanks for watching 👍

[@danielayers3054]

This is what turned me on when it came to Harley’s...sleds like this. Now it’s gangsta baggers, $50-60k custom pieces of crap that couldn’t hold ah candle to this beautiful ass ride. I would love to have this in my stable. Oh yeah, it sounds like he has her ass dialed in too...dang

[@timwheeler8728]

You mentioned electronic ignition I have a wla42 do you recommend any supplier of electronic ignition systems for the older Harleys cheers Tim from downunder

[@jfrost77hd]

Hey Tim, I've never personally had a 45 but I know Mallory makes electronic ignition distributors for them. Thanks for watching!

[@formegolf]

Hello Mr. Frost, very cool brother! You do great work and your attention to detail is awesome. Have a good day!

[@jfrost77hd]

formegolf Hey thanks I appreciate that, better to do it right than have it bite you down the road. Thanks for watching!

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Sounds great.You have a gift to work on bikes

[@philtyler22]

Great looking bike-way better than the new stuff.

[@grungetshirts2918]

love the points and derby covers., same as mine.

[@workingmansdead44-ug8hl]

Haven't seen ya in while,glad your still doin,I guess its been a long cold shitty winter up north.

[@jfrost77hd]

workingmansdead 44 Yeah I'm still doin, been out riding a few times this year but cold and snow lately. Definitely ready for summer and have more videos once I can bring them out, thanks for watching! 👍

[@mmarlow6697]

Beautiful bike!!

[@dansears9204]

Sweet Shovel Brother, lot's of cool upgrades on there, I like that oil filter but those lines look a little close to the exhaust, hope they don't melt.

[@ronniedeciantis1978]

just picked up a "78" fhl. I am happier then can be I have been so bored with these new bikes. now I have something to do winter months

[@thebear6529]

Sweet!! But that bike next to it with the big slick seems sicker!! Any video of it?

[@jfrost77hd]

Thanks, yeah that other bike is my Ironhead Sportster dragster there's videos of it. Thanks for watching!

[@jplav2952]

Great vids thank thanks for not playing eft up u tube music

[@thomaslara8885]

Awesome sound. Been riding HD since 85 and bought my first shovel this year, 80 fxwg. Curious about throttle routed to front not down. Does it make a difference?

[@tomn7829]

Very nice... Let me say you do nice work. Clean shop. Honest voice anyway...lol. I enjoy the content...

[@davids.4135]

Very nice bike and good trade. Does it have a stator don't see a magneto on it?

[@seandischer6468]

its a really nice and well done bike

[@barrybray7354]

I got 72 FLH drum back disc front almost positive it stock jerk was built pan didn't do crap to mine hell it won Daytona one year an couldn't fit in basement with pan left out side no cover or nothing. I rebuilt it's badass people ask what shape from him I just laugh pisses him off to no end dammit charlie I'm not 10 years old I'm 35 I'm not scared of you no more. Have great life. You do nice work

[@dodge33445]

Sounds amazing! Love it !

[@harleydavidson7842]

You've done a BEAUTIFUL job getting it back to reliable road worthiness. Will you leave it flamed out or are you going to paint it as well. Your work is very very respectable,,as you sound quite well versed in the language of the Harley........ and she sounds BALLS OUT AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[@wrgumaer]

Very nice scoot sounds awesome

[@Anuskasv0]

That's hella good looking bike!

[@isaachuerta]

Gorgeously Done

[@waynemetevia7983]

I know this is an old video but wondering if you still have it? If not what did it sell for? Btw. I don't care what anybody says but I like the flames.

[@jfrost77hd]

Hey thanks Wayne, the videos about 5 years old and I still have it but sorry it's not for sale. I decided not to sell it and I'm glad, it really has been a great bike. Thanks for watching.

[@waynemetevia7983]

@jfrost77hd You're welcome. Good decision. It definitely looks like a keeper. Glad you're enjoying it. Maybe I should have you finish putting my 75 FLH shovelhead back together for me since I can't seem to get around to it myself. Stay safe brother.

[@motorcyclemark2889]

That bike is a show stopper beautiful

[@markjulianoriginalhooli2217]

What a score👍

[@llewvirtue861]

That is a sweet ride

[@stinde666]

Cool bike , some day I’ll get one!

[@garychandler4296]

Shweet, nice job! What're you gonna do for a tank bib? Brakes look it came with them!

[@fx802]

Nice ride! Like you I have the itch to ride, too!! "Can't wait for warm weather.

[@michaelwalker5102]

I got a '72 XLCH about ready to be fired up,... She only had 6k miles, when I bought her as the previous owner had the engine rebuilt, I am just finishing up rebuilding everything else.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Good looking Bike ! Sounds good and i get what you were saying about the Flames IMO the way she sits now is a Classic Look withClass not over done or Obnoxious it looks right IMO i thought the 72 models had the Suicide Shifting on them ? but i’m not claiming to be a expert on Harleys and all the Manufacturig processes more specifically the AMF affected years as i know they had gray areas here and there

[@angusandleigh]

Nice bike man, yeah can't wait for the snow to get lost up here either...I hate walking by my Challenger on its stands day in and day out...I'm going to have to get one of your shirts for Friday the 13th bike run this year...a little Northern advertising...lol.

[@jfrost77hd]

angusandleigh Hey Paul, yeah I hear you man warmer weather can't come soon enough. Bet your itching to get the car out too. Hey there you go, be glad to send you a shirt and appreciate the advertisement for sure. Good hearing from you buddy, springs gotta be right around the corner 👍

[@angusandleigh]

...the one in April might be good...weather depending...but the one in July should be nuts...if you're itchin' for a roadtrip...lol...yeah I just go out and sit in her...fire 'er up...and relax to the rumble of the HEMI...

[@johnpharis8498]

I love it.... I think it's bad ass.... Ride it proud brother...

[@randysiler7458]

Very Cool! Thanks for sharing 👍👍🇺🇸

[@birsob]

ThAts a killer shovel!

[@stigandrmyrardalur5208]

Heeey, that has the exact same flames on the tank as l have 😳🤩❤️‍🔥

[@barfass]

Great night of videos, and to cap it off... thanks for the video!

[@jfrost77hd]

barfass Hey appreciate you watching buddy!👍

[@pskemster]

Sure don’t see many 72 shovel heads as clean as that! Sweet!

[@Wallie2004]

There for a minute I thought that was the bike that chrome and speed did not long ago. Glad you made a video you always seem to have neat stuff your working on.

[@jfrost77hd]

Wallie2004 Not sure which bike your talking about off hand but the bike does a have a pretty cool look. I just stick with what I know, have parts for and find the right deal on, lol. I really do enjoy it, thanks for watching!

[@Wallie2004]

jfrost77hd they are a shop out of Beavercreek they brought a flamed Harley to a show that I want to say was in Columbus not long ago.

[@jfrost77hd]

Wallie2004 Alright, yeah probably not the same bike. I didn't make it to the show this year.

[@Wallie2004]

jfrost77hd yeah it’s not the same bike. I’m sure you know but walnecks is this Sunday I believe

[@jfrost77hd]

Wallie2004 Yeah I'll be there, if your going and see me say hey.

[@firebearva]

Had a 73 FX Super Glide. it was a kick start, but had disk brakes, I think electric start was an optional item then?

[@jfrost77hd]

Yes the 1973 Super Glide was the first year for the electric start and disk brake frontend. Thanks for watching!

[@priceamp]

Don't like flames much? LOL Sweet Shovel. Love the Ironheads, but looking for a Shovel here locally to sink my teeth into. Great seeing another guy kick a big twin over and who's been bit by kick back. It's all about timing that's for sure. Looks like you did another great job getting another bike road ready.

[@jfrost77hd]

Jack Price Hey thanks Jack, it's cleaner than most I come across but still had some bugs to work out. All in all I'm happy with the deal and itching to take it out, thanks for watching.

[@malibubarbiie1111]

Now that is how a shovel is sposed to sound!

[@barryblack5562]

My father had the 71 superglide boattail virtually the bare bones of this bike. They were a bitch to start but a beautiful machine.

[@timprescott4634]

Well done. Did it kick back on you a little there?

[@spec46971]

Good looking bike sounds good too the only thing I would change would be the bars gotta have 18 inch ape hangers

[@davidburleson4812]

She really sounds nice

[@yankeesuperstar]

Nice work

[@aronbechiom565]

Damn..wish my EFI'd '07 1200 Evo sounded like that !

[@jimmyjennings4089]

Can you do a video sometimes on how to install a external electronic ignition kit on a Harley? Preferably a shovelhead? Nobody has any videos on that.

[@thomasobrien5976]

Like that seat? Who makes that?

[@ah-yp6vp]

Old ironheads got the best fuckin sound man

[@littlephilo585]

Sounds really good even on my phone!!

[@andrewbowles923]

Definitely sounds like you have it running healthy

[@stephenwinfrey]

I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Am interested in buying a Dyna or Sportster. Do you have anything for sale? Steve in Texas.

[@horsedood13]

Easier to start a kick only with a properly set up points ignition in reality. Nice bike...........I own a "72" FX myself..........

[@stizzoforizzo898]

Sweet bike

[@usmc5833]

She's a sweet ride for sure!

[@jfrost77hd]

Hey thanks, I'm itching to take it out! Thanks for watching!

[@eviliron76]

Beautiful ride man

[@jfrost77hd]

IRON HEAD Hey thanks buddy! 👍