Abandoned for 10 years and Brought Back to Life | Vintage Harley Davidson Shovelhead

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Sign up for Harness and help forgotten angels with your spare change from debit card purchases while also being entered to win this Motorcycle! www.forgottenangelsflorida.org/#donate

[@LtJackboot]

Ya ok big guy, ya got me 😆

[@dark_knightGLP]

Going to wear blackface and mock David of FA next since you mock Jesus who he believes in?

[@davidbenmessiah]

Didn't know you all hated Jesus to mock the last Supper like that. Do you just use Christians so you can mock their faith like Davids? So everyone is you bootlicking follower and wouldn't be anything but because of you, their messiah? Is that what you want all to think?

[@patrick2360]

Okay Thank for sharing this Link I'll Also Pass it on to My Friends as well. I Too was in the Foster Care System and Group Homes as well so I Fully understand the Importance of this Charity. Again Thank You Very Much For Sharing..

[@shadetreesurgeon]

@@dark_knightGLP have at it man, David was a golden gloves champ and I would LOVE to see how that went down 😂

[@realBkay]

In case anyone is curious, the port-a-potty was instituted by Chey. She became fed up w/Shade defiling the inside bathroom.

[@Paul20661]

XD

[@francisgiles8623]

At least he's letterbox trained😂😂😂

[@MrVanroq]

Damn man, I think this might be my new favorite Shadetree Surgeon "episode". The ups and the downs, the seriousness and the humor, it was all perfectly balanced. I'm sorry to hear your life has been stressful recently but you really put together a great video. It's much appreciated. Thank you. Have you considered making digital hard copies of your restoration bikes to give to the winner as like a bit of of a physical memento? This episode, recorded onto a VHS (autographed if you want to really spice it up) would be the perfect "certificate of authenticity" for the bike. Seriously, it's art.

[@PincheBuzo]

What makes it cool is that it's unmolested. Definitely needs to stay as original as possible.

[@rayray5520]

Nothing like a shovel!! Dad had bought the 83 beige electra glide classic still going today 140k plus

[@randymarks4011]

my 46 years of shoveling you've been doing a great job on this bike, I use car washes too, got a tip for ya, go to harbor fright and get their chemical resistant spray bottles, fill one with kerosene, that stuff works better then any spray can engine cleaner out there, removes greasy oily muck quickly. Up here bout 50 miles north of Portland Or. I store bikes for the winter, to prevent oxidation and rust I mix 50-50 kerosene and 30 wt motor oil in one of those spray bottles, mist everything that will rust or oxidize, does good. just wash bike when ready to ride.

[@Nrgpack]

Great video... I've done that electrolytic cleaning of a tank a couple times and the result is great. I usually have to do the process 2-3 times. I rinse with vinegar to offset the PH from the baking soda and then a good rinse with gasoline. Big thanks Josh!!

[@carlosortiz821]

24:43 I feel the same way about vintage or old bikes... the beauty of motorcycles is to ride them, not only to look at them... Cheers from Chile!!

[@justineaves5859]

This is hands down my favorite motorcycle that has ever been a part of the raffle

[@thevtwinviking]

Dude you got my ass twice. 😭 I was really rooting for ya after that rain storm speech. I was so confident after an experience my Dad and I had riding through Wyoming from West Virginia, two day torrential rain storm in the high desert and my crusty 02 FXDX kept me alive in the wilderness areas and didn’t strand me. ✌🏻

[@andyreid7274]

Awesome take! I have an 03 fxdx and I want to go from the peoples republic of Illinois out to yellowstone on it soon!

[@thevtwinviking]

@@andyreid7274 check out the Devilstone Run! Making the trip out that way again this year!

[@andyreid7274]

@@thevtwinviking sweet brother! Keep her greasy side down!

[@andyreid7274]

@@thevtwinviking that looks like an awesome trip!

[@thevtwinviking]

@@andyreid7274 highly recommend, great people out that way and even greater country to see.

[@jeremynelson8496]

Good vid Shadetree! Loved the bouncing baby milkers and the bike. It's really heart breaking why Forgotten Angels exists. I'm glad you bring attention to this situation.

[@tex9280]

Big G'day Shadetree family from Down Under 🇦🇺🖤🧡🖤 Love ya work & ya big heart... May all your days be Harley days🖤🧡🖤 Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Agreed.. finding a shovel of any year that is original is near impossible to find, so keep it as is

[@pd_is_ethel]

Yeah, you got me because saying that just as it legit dies is 100% on brand for you!

[@arthurleino]

Did a good job on that Shovelhead.

[@davidbrinkman6869]

Good job shadetree - one day i will meet you - thanks for the tips on maintaining my bike

[@bennoury8509]

HAHAHA GOOD ONE ON THE CAR WASH JOKE !!! I often wash my bikes at the car wash!

[@geocachingcrimson9.12]

Just got my motorcycle endorsement last weekend. Super excited to start riding now the fun part of finding a first time bike Lol.

[@adriantorres3221]

Loved this video. That was pretty cool using electrolysis to clean the rust out of a tank. I totally agree with shade tree when it comes to washing a bike tail as long as you dry it, take it for a good ride after polish it up to make sure it doesn’t have any Hard water spots on it afterwards and you should be good to go as long as you don’t get water in the carburetor or in places where it really shouldn’t be. I also love a bike that’s been broken gives it character, sure I take a new bike but I’d prefer something that’s been ridden and has some kind of pet or some kind of look that somebody loved it. I’m the same with my bass guitar collection was boring and putting that first scratch on. Something really sucks. Plus, I’m also cheap. I’d rather save the money you get a bike that’s used and throw that extra money in that it would’ve cost into something else or a bunch of things. I signed up for harness as soon as forgotten angels let the new zone on shade trees channel not a fan of Harleys. Don’t like the color brown but I have to admit that’s kind of a neat looking bike, but I don’t care I do to help the kids unless it’s a triumph then I want it or a nice Honda, that would be amazing

[@ewetho]

Ok you had me first couple presses, then figured you were having too much fun!!!!

[@chriselward9677]

Nice to see it on the road. I have a 96 Tour Glide, the last year they made them. Took it on a 5000 mile trip last summer. Bike never missed a beat.

[@robertlaw3206]

Hey Shade tree surgeon been watching your channel for a long time. I’ve made some donations to forgotten angels, but I must say out of all the giveaway bikes. I’ve liked quite a few of them, but this one takes the cake it was made the year I was born it’s still all original, and it just looks classy. Love the bike man keep up the good videos and good work for the kids

[@digschopper9321]

That ol shuv sounds solid,ride it.

[@FWMCBigFoot]

You got me with your self-induced no start, and I'm not going to lie, I cringed when that pressure washer went across the dash and switches. Great video Josh. Thanks for sharing.

[@harleyadam4813]

Ive ridden my motorcycle through a rainstorm. The bike ran great. I got tazed by my battery powered heated glove liners. I still own the motorcycle. The glove liners were gone a week later.

[@charnath]

I've never understood the carwash myth either... and you still got me

[@carver7689]

That engine sounds great. Old Harleys have this sound I can only describe as "organic." It sounds like it's alive, not like a precision-made, computer-controlled machine. The Tour Glide looks amazing, too. It's wild to see something that old looking like an everyday normal thing. Like it didn't just get dug up out of a time capsule. I have a little pressure washer at home that I use to wash the bike. As long as you don't hose-out the exhaust pipe or the intake, what's the big deal?

[@twowheeledwilly7418]

I love that you bringing them back

[@luckyyump]

When your XBox fixes your Harley you're the coolest 😎

[@shadowe9586]

Maria's marvelous "jiggle" physics ❤

[@cheezyridr]

i may not know foster care, but i know homeless, indigent, and incapacitated as a teen. that was 42 years ago. for some of those kids, something like this could make the difference and change their path. i think that's pretty cool. oh, btw, you got me once. when the bike wouldn't turn over, even though i agreed with the whole car wash thing. i've done it plenty of times.

[@chillyinalberta]

My inner hipster really really loves this bike. Gonna have to buy tickets again. It's like a van from the same time period. of creepy, but super awesome.

[@hillbillysheepherder3423]

I love the Dark Tower reference Josh! That looks amazing and you did a great job bringing it back into service. That said it would look great next to my '96 Tour Glide !

[@dextergleason9421]

Love the outhouse in the background. Excellent touch. Great looking bike.

[@stevemiller6734]

amazing how much better they run with the gas turned on!

[@alejandrollamas692]

Excellent work

[@patrick2360]

Damn! You're A Cool Dude, I Really Like the fact that You Support such a Wonderful and Worthy Cause Like Forgotten Angels. May God Continue To Bless You And Thank You Very Much For Sharing 👍🙏🙏🇯🇲

[@deav0n]

I wash my bike at the carwash too, as long you aren't blasting the bearings and electronics close up i don't matter. Though I don't use the brush anymore as it scratches the bike r the windscreen the most of all. I bring my own rags and stuff.

[@jhernan11]

That Tour Glide is beautiful!

[@chada.700]

I love the Porta Jon in the background.

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

My 1988 Evo FLHTC has similar pin striping and rear chrome light bar. I really wanted a Tour Glide over the Electra Glide Classic but I got a deal on the Electra Glide that I couldn't refuse.

[@chrisb4504]

Considering u say you’re no bike mechanic? I’d say you’re pretty good at it ShadeTree🙌

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video thank you.

[@angelsierra1988]

I really Love This Bike !!

[@MrPAULONEAL]

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

[@caseyholm6826]

I second @MrVanroq. This episode had something extra special about it. I will add, though you do it with all of your videos, I absolutely love the music you have throughout the video, reminds me of gameboy music. Lol.

[@stevenmorris6798]

You are the Man Shadtree👍

[@bmp72]

Me with an 81, 83 and 83 shovelhead, I agree with this video 😊

[@enormousdork3831]

Love the "Gun slinger" references. Excellent book series.

[@chiguy_]

a book my one boss told me about is - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsing. my boss is a plane maker/fixer and so far this book makes a lot of sense. I do recommend ya reading it especially when you said there some zen while wrenching. and this is great to be able to send something even if it is a few pennies to help out. keep up the fun vids glad things are moving fwd with forgotten angles. cheers.

[@JohnYoung-l7o]

I have a Honda VTX1300. I LOVE LOVE love it. I still want a KLR, or and NC. I can't take the VTX up my driveway if it is wet. I miss my dula sport.

[@stevenjones7591]

❤ same year I was born. Beautiful bike

[@mainframe64]

The only time I saw an issue with a pressure washer was when some degreaser was used and it washed all the grease out of the wheel bearings. Rider complained of noise after it was washed, put it up on the jack and watched all the front wheel bearings fell out. Laughed my ass off so hard I couldn't help them lift it.

[@jos7886]

Got me twice. That damn Shadetree Surgeon is a menace. **shakes fist**

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I swear I won’t do it again! 🤞🏻

[@parkersgarage4216]

you ought to call that thing tapioca pudding josh lol. french vanilla thrilla works too lol.

[@thejerk7162]

@OfficialMariaMew videos are always my favorite

[@richardvandervoort]

From experience, it takes time (a lot of) to fix yourself. Take care👍🏻

[@NanaRides]

Bike looks great! Thanks for showing the work on it, I learned from watching it!

[@gregvanduyne2133]

That bike is so cool! My favorite one to date! Love the old paint and pin striping!

[@anthonyr89FXR]

@shadetreesurgeon idc what anyone says. Self serve car washes for bikes are the best haha 🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@hessxpress3016]

muriatic acid fron lowes/home depot. its for cleaning concrete. dilute it or pour it in swish around and clean in a minute! shit works. neutralize after

[@actuallyitskevin]

Definitely got me with the kill switch 😂 .. Not afraid to say it!

[@jackhopkins4679]

I still don't know why you and your friends don't have your own tv show you are hilarious

[@Freedom1776cristisking]

Fill it with vinegar always work.

[@ajyoung4530]

The only really bad thing about getting any v-twin engine… if they have been sitting for anything over 5 years…. Just remember.. that whole time.. one entire side of the valve springs have been completely compressed for that time sitting. Always good to know and maybe replace as well. They can sometimes sound just fine…. But with more wear and heat…. Could go boom! Haha

[@harleyadam4813]

The Beige Malaise. The Mustard Custard. The Banana Hammock. The Boston Cream Supreme.

[@harleyadam4813]

You should keep the Banana Hammock.

[@harleyadam4813]

The Mayonnaise Malaise. The Parmesan Begone. The Bread Sled. The Vanilla Gorilla.

[@mrbarreto6054]

Dang it! My wife and I were at the Webster Flea market this past Monday. It would've been awesome to have bumped into you there, but that flea market is huge!! My wife and I were contemplating on riding out there from Spring Hill but I decided not to because of the rain.

[@eaglesfan19029]

Hey that’s a great pistol!

[@sugartreeJ]

Love it! Just may have to acquire a couple more of these……..

[@wcraiderevo8078]

Nice ion exchange you got going on in that tank!

[@jerichostevens2711]

I too love the Dark Tower series and Roland of Gilead....

[@kc0lif]

beige tour glide is nice looking.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

= Heavens - to - BETSY = yup = got me THRICE !!! COOP ...

[@digger8180]

Sweet puppies 😃

[@ronaldprince435]

I love the swamp wizzard electrolysis for rust removal

[@odysseyrider]

Brother, I wash my bike at the coin wash as well. Beats a bucket and a rag in the driveway. Mine is next to the laundromat, so I get to meet fine people too!

[@shawnglover887]

Always love the Star Troopers edits man, great vids brother!

[@pcontiman]

Buying a 2001 1200 sporty that had been sitting in the corporate garage for the last 5 years. Buying with the heart! All the gunk will come out in the wash, right? What could go wrong....😂

[@SterlingWheel]

I really felt ya at 14:53 sometimes you gotta stand and look at the rain while pondering achievement. Oh, and I have a strange urge to play bumper cars against monster trucks.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

the GAL-PAL goes UP 😞 the GAL-PAL goes

[@ted356]

Vern, that tank was a mess!

[@williamrenner2504]

Got one about 6 months ago. Definitely a challenge, have you seen the rear chain oiler set up ? Enjoy

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Not yet lol! Looks like the previous owner removed a section of the plastic cover so he could just manually clean and oil it

[@whatsstefon]

Half arsed polish job is what I call a “tasteful restoration”. 😂😂😂😂

[@ronwhite1642]

Apple cider vinegar and rince it with distilled water works great 👌✌️

[@realBkay]

Ifn u do the calendar, TMDrGF should get her own month. Preferably June b/c that’s my birth month.

[@koehlerjj]

OK you got me! LOL. Still don't use the brush at the car wash at least. ;-)

[@Tank-n7t]

I've argued washing with pressure washer many times. Always have and yet to be bit by it. I'd give you some of my body parts for that shovel.

[@jparker1435]

😂you got me I was like that messed up he was talking so much trash then it wouldn't start...lmao!

[@TheOrkboyz]

yes , you got me

[@secondhandbikers]

Josh.. I'm a big fan of everything you do man.. you have such a big heart.. I hope, whoever wins that bike, enjoys it and keeps it in it's original condition and rides it for what it's worth.. cos that's what I would do.. Congratulations to the new firearm owner.. way to go.. Keep twisting those wrists.. ❤

[@MrPAULONEAL]

You might want to find out the history of the VIN on any firearms bought from individuals.

[@chihuahuaverde425]

Bike looks great! Can't wait to ride this home. 😀

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

the BIKE goes UP = the BIKE goes BIGGER Bike Lift has a manual / Pneumatic LIFT mechanism ??? I converted mine & now it is just a of a button & VIOLA ( voila) the BIKE goes either way = LOL 🙂 COOP ...

[@Blacksheep_88]

Long days, and pleasant nights Shadetree Army

[@kirkvaughn5513]

You need to ride down the cobble stone road 😂

[@davidnorris5675]

I’m glad someone else besides me still forgets to turn the fuel on, even after riding for years

[@cheezyridr]

sounds like you might be my long lost brother. i have also forgotten i was on reserve, and ran all the way out a time or two.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

More than I’d like to admit 😂

[@coyote7184]

Dark tower references again fuck yeaaa I'll be in Tampa first weekend in Feb Def stopping at the dirty shame

[@NickG_14flhxs]

I love polishing my shovelhead to unreleased 8 bit Pantera too

[@huntercarroll1727]

U got me with the kill switch and the gas 😂

[@Xyerth]

ok you got me on the second one...however I wash mine too. I want them clean and sparkly including my 76 CB750 cafe racer....wait until I wash my 69 CB750 with only 5k miles....lol