Bringing This Abandoned Harley Sportster 1200 Back To Life!

[@UncleMike1776]

Finally parts have arrived for the Sportster 1200! kzbin.info/www/bejne/en7UkIZ-nMqJmqs

[@budgreen4563]

Enjoying your video.....started watching when I saw you were my neighbor....I live in Newton, AL

[@UncleMike1776]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@Redmenace96]

Excellent up close photography on that spring mount/shift. Very cool and helpful.

[@UncleMike1776]

Thank you!

[@pcalhoun18]

Looking at fixing my mom’s bike up and this is helpful to watch. I have worked on cars but I don’t know too much about motorcycles.

[@UncleMike1776]

Best of luck just take it slow!

[@paulhealey8221]

Glad you got that title worked out and now your legal 100%. Now you can relax and have fun with it. Looks like that bike was meant for you and has fallen into capable hands. I’m happy for you. Another good Harley-Davidson back on the road with a good owner.

[@UncleMike1776]

Heck yah Paul! I’m glad to have it back on the road!

[@rod6006]

loving this reserection, that wee air filter is cool ,My wife and I were at west coast Harley Davidson ,Glasgow today,another Harley maybey on the way Lol

[@UncleMike1776]

That’s good!

[@peteosinga8845]

With a bill of sale you can get a Vermont title. You can do it thru a title service or to save money do it yourself but it does take time and money, you will be paying for tags registration and taxes and you will get Vermont title that you can then convert to your state. Info on line.

[@UncleMike1776]

I have titled it in Alabama before I started working on it! Didn’t want to put money into something without it being mine and being able to go use it!

[@peteosinga8845]

@@UncleMike1776 it’s the best way to have the papers in order before you start. That process I was talking about is if you can’t find the prior owner or it’s so old or you just don’t know. The other ways are abandoned vehicle or mechanic’s lien which I have also done but we’re a lot of work too.

[@UncleMike1776]

@@peteosinga8845 noted! Thanks for the info!

[@lnpdfe2916]

Mille bravos pour ce sauvetage... merci👍👍👍👍

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks for watching!

[@braysanborn6000]

Good project, enjoy the resurrection 🇺🇸

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks for watching!

[@phildiegidio4658]

Looking good. I have a 2014 Sportster Custom. Cool to watch.

[@UncleMike1776]

Right on! They are slick

[@richardstump4582]

Alright!! Enjoy!!

[@UncleMike1776]

Will do!

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

Way cool Mike...I just purchased a 2008 thats been in a barn for the last 5 years. Pretty good shape overall...doing the same thing you are.....fender to fender find and fix! Nice work dude!!

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks man! That’s how you gotta do it!

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

@@UncleMike1776 Yes sir...make it safe and enjoy it man!! Cheers and stay well Mike! :)

[@UncleMike1776]

@@FSAUDIOGUY that’s what it’s about!

[@PaulRodvik-jy3kr]

I was digging on this episode miss my 80 preciate the inspiration by the way under drilling for torx bits works damn good to back out bolts.

[@UncleMike1776]

Left handed drill bits can save you!

[@dwaynemiller68]

I know Fram filters have been around for a while but that's something you get from Walmart go a little high test

[@richardjaatinen4423]

Good job buddy Glad to see you working on something good

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks man! It’s rewarding to get it out and go for a cruise!

[@fatterheadder]

nice job.im doing a triumph tiger 955i at the minute,should be done for spring then trash it over the isle of man tt course.

[@UncleMike1776]

Right on! That’s awesome!

[@steveo7767]

Surety bond, smart!!!

[@UncleMike1776]

That’s what I had to do even with the emails and bill of sale!

[@CrashZombie]

Can't wait to see more on this bike.

[@UncleMike1776]

Crash waiting on my front fender to come In!

[@jesusguzman5435]

Glad the bike went to a good owner

[@UncleMike1776]

It was a good bike!

[@freddiehoward4634]

Love watching this build, keep the videos coming and if you don’t mind let us no how much you have in it after it’s all said and done or some where close , great find be safe and God Bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@UncleMike1776]

I did a cost breakdown later in the series! Thanks for watching!

[@jerryseago7481]

Great job so far!

[@UncleMike1776]

Jerry Seago thanks!

[@fattossa]

Hey bro...im digging that sporty...i had one new in 2009 then sold it and got a streetbob...but i always loved that sporty...☺

[@UncleMike1776]

Sweet! Thanks for watching I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@fattossa]

@@UncleMike1776 😊👍

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

Good looking bike as is

[@UncleMike1776]

Thank you!

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

Ever heard of an EasyOut? Easiest way to remove broken studs. You have to pull the derby cover to remove the primary cover. That spring is the reason it won't shift. It goes on the shift detent. There are two. One top, one bottom. BUY A FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL.

[@UncleMike1776]

Yeah I figured it out after about 3 minutes of looking at it and flip flopping that arm! I used a left hand drill bit and walked them right out. Thanks for the advice!

[@theoldman8877]

Left handed drill bits are far better than easy out when they work . There are far better screw extractors than easy outs . I prefer one of the types that come with a drill guide. I spent many an hour repairing other people's failed attempts at removing broken bolts and screws. You would not believe some of the messes I have cleaned up.

[@theoldman8877]

Don't forget to change the fork oil , brake fluid and a transmission oil. Personally I would pull front forks off inspect and grease the steering stem bearings and do the same thing with the swing arm bushings I often repack or replace wheel bearings.

[@UncleMike1776]

@@theoldman8877 already did the transmission, just gotta pull everything apart

[@harryhunter114]

You a Aussie ???

[@geraldscott4302]

I would have pulled the clutch plates out to see if the "grenade plate" was still in there. If it was, it has probably exploded by now. They tend to come apart and fill the primary and transmission full of little bits of metal. I got a Barnett extra plate clutch kit for mine. Luckily the grenade plate had not come apart yet.

[@UncleMike1776]

This one seemed to be all right for the entire time I had it and rode the bike

[@trecnga6645]

unless the drive belt is got broken or missing teeth cracks etc. you don't need a new one

[@UncleMike1776]

It had cracks in it, so I threw a new one on it!

[@trecnga6645]

@@UncleMike1776 good,my 95 hugger's got 26k miles & belt still looks great-haven't adjusted or nothing in 5 yrs. But got to soon as my tire is shot.hehe

[@UncleMike1776]

@@trecnga6645 that’s good life

[@willowsmutt8313]

Congrats. Trying to get a 1400 intruder up to snuff atm. Want a sporty to wrench on. About to throw a bunch of music gear up for sale to fund just that.

[@UncleMike1776]

Willows mutt right on man! keep an eye on the market place you’ll see stuff floating around

[@willowsmutt8313]

Lol been on cl trying to trade some 4.5k worth of 2 guitars and enough to gig with. Only person so far wanted to lowball me. Wasnt a sporty anyway... Have had 2 ironheads. A 1966 was the first and a 60 chop

[@UncleMike1776]

Willows mutt the right deal will come along!

[@willowsmutt8313]

Bought this intruder off cl last day of may, it was a non runner and cosmetically challenged. Had it running of sorts in 24hrs. Bringing it to shop for total carb rebuild and hopefully throw a stage 2 in it. Found out it already has a big aftermarket torque cam in it already. Fun, Fun, Fun... Rubberside down as always. Subbed up and waiting for next install...

[@Wooley689]

Making good progress.

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks! It’s been fun!

[@martincvitkovich724]

FYI in Ohio you will need the serial number of the bike any used part came off over 100.00 for salvage to pass. So if you but a 200 used exhaust, have the serial number from the donor bike OR Have a receipt for 90 dollars instead. I got rejected because I paid 120 dollare for a fender and didn't have the serial number for the donnor bike. So I waited a couple months and didn't claim the fender!

[@UncleMike1776]

@@martincvitkovich724 that’s crazy.. I couldn’t imagine having to jump through those kind of hoops to register a bike!

[@edwardmaldonado5279]

You did great.

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks I made out pretty good one this bike!

[@edwardmaldonado5279]

@@UncleMike1776 I could not believe you got it to start, but when you did, I was impressed.

[@UncleMike1776]

@@edwardmaldonado5279 a little time and effort you can do almost anything!

[@salinderkumarsalinderkumar1468]

Nice video

[@UncleMike1776]

Thank you!

[@jackhopkins4679]

Sounds good bro

[@UncleMike1776]

@@jackhopkins4679 thanks hard to beat the 2 into 1 sound!

[@monkmsm]

Air filter is amazing!! what make is it?

[@UncleMike1776]

New Yall got it off Amazon.

[@pippastone6018]

AWESOME 😎

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks!

[@dodge33445]

I bet that paint will actually buff out nicely.

[@UncleMike1776]

I haven’t really washed I’ve hosed it off and used detail spray to get the water spots off and that’s about it!

[@dodge33445]

@@UncleMike1776 I just got my first Harley, Its a 2010 Wide glide, with a stage 4 screamin eagle kit on it, and Bassani 2 to 1 road rage exhaust. its a beast.. Scary fast. lol.

[@UncleMike1776]

@@dodge33445 I bet! This sporty is no slouch I’m not sure if it has any work done to it but being how I found it I doubt it!

[@dodge33445]

@@UncleMike1776 Yeah, by the planet fitness sticker I would say probably not.. Just my guess based purely on the sticker :D But Im sure U will do your fair share to it :)

[@UncleMike1776]

@@dodge33445 that’s good right there!

[@jplav2952]

good job man

[@UncleMike1776]

Thank you!

[@bobking6348]

Did you wrap the headers? I know you mentioned it a couple times. Would like to see you do it on video, or at least show the final outcome.

[@UncleMike1776]

A fella said to beeswax them, or I could get them ceramic coated!

[@bobking6348]

Cerecoat would be cool. And you could match any color.

[@chrissmith7669]

I’ve got a 2003 Sportster hugger that’s going to need a restoration. dealer told me if there wasn’t big sentimental value it’s just not worth the effort.

[@UncleMike1776]

This could be tru if the cost to restore out weighs the cost of the bike.

[@chrissmith7669]

@@UncleMike1776 Blue Book says worth about $1800 & I’m thinking with all I’ve got to put in it’s about that‘s close to what I will spend.

[@UncleMike1776]

@@chrissmith7669 sounds like it would be a fun project worth you time!

[@LoRdOfCoRpSeS]

Looks to me like the bike was wrecked at one point and that’s why it was missing parts and broken exhaust. It’s crazy what bikes can go through and still start right up

[@UncleMike1776]

That’s what I think happened to the more I worked on it the more the bike told me.

[@aquahombre]

Sorry, I did not see the follow-up videos, nice work

[@UncleMike1776]

Glad you got to check them out!

[@thekingsservant1104]

You better change the oil/ filter again after a few miles. No doubt all that rust that built up in the engine from laying on its side and not being run in 7 years has broke lose and is just waiting to screw you over. Change it soon or kaboom!

[@UncleMike1776]

I will be changing it soon!

[@thekingsservant1104]

@@UncleMike1776 cool...I know it's over kill after you've already changed it out 3 times but it's still cheaper the a new engine...there still has to be a few things floating around. Oh, thank you for saving this one❤️

[@ziapride]

I wonder if those bolts broke/sheered off from being laid down?

[@UncleMike1776]

I know the bike has been laid down there’s some rash on a few components!

[@ziapride]

@@UncleMike1776 great job bring it back my first Harley was a Sportster.

[@UncleMike1776]

@@ziapride thank you and sweet deal man!

[@Lordbaccus]

Holy Batshit that thing sounds WICKED with that New Pipe 2 into 1

[@UncleMike1776]

Sounds good!

[@richardschaffling9882]

In Tn a bill of sale won’t work I asked at the DMV

[@UncleMike1776]

@@richardschaffling9882 I think I did a bonded title or something like that plus a lot of paper work to get the title in my name, but I got it handled it was pretty straightforward.

[@rolluk4523]

oo yea boys comes finaly part- mirror, now i think im ready to try lol

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks for watching!

[@francisvige1]

How you got title if it was abandoned

[@UncleMike1776]

Contacted the last registered owner for title, he lost it and gave me a bill of sale. Then I had to jump through hoops to get a title in my name, took about 35 days to get it squared away.

[@RevnRev]

Very cool

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrensauter5900]

Love it

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesfrysinger6245]

Soo, u are in Dothan. My nephew lives there. His name is Mike Cole.

[@UncleMike1776]

Right on!

[@budgreen4563]

I know a Mike Cole from Dothan....went to school with him...he would be around 62 give or take a couple of years

[@jamesfrysinger6245]

@@budgreen4563 no not him.

[@budgreen4563]

@@jamesfrysinger6245 Oh well, thanks James :)

[@teslaedison6236]

Did you rejet the carbs after putting that little filter on?

[@UncleMike1776]

This bike was fuel injected. No carb to reject!

[@outcastraven7556]

Did you have to put a tune on it with the new air filter? I’ve been wanting to put that kinda style air filter on my 07 sportster 883 custom but I didn’t know if I’d have to spend lord knows how much money on a tune also since I already have straight pipes with no baffles

[@UncleMike1776]

I did not tune it, the bike ran about the same before and after. But definitely didn’t run bad. Had a three 500 mile day rides on it and it was good!

[@zeyzaris]

How much did it cost to get it up again?

[@UncleMike1776]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hanVpmWIf9lmqKM check out that video here! I give a run down on the cost breakdown

[@Matthias_Wagner]

Hi Mike, what model year is this Sportster?

[@UncleMike1776]

2007 1200xl

[@Capozzi3]

Hello! Ihave a 883 that im going to bring back to life, would you recommend me to spray some wd40 on the cilinders before i try to start it?

[@UncleMike1776]

Actually marvel mystery oil and let soak if feasible, but I used wd40 because I had it on hand, just let it soak to free up anything that may be stuck!

[@Capozzi3]

@@UncleMike1776 Thanks!

[@randylanhart1796]

Who would just throw it out. I wish I would have found it. I've owned 4 sportys. I have 1 now and my buell and my FXR.

[@UncleMike1776]

Right on! Ride safe!

[@zombiegamer7285]

u found it or buy it ?

[@UncleMike1776]

A fella I worked with got me a line on it! Did not pay for it, other than legal fees and parts!

[@zombiegamer7285]

So you got this bike for free because it is illegal and not registered with the police is that true

[@killaz123456789100]

Better than it was? Your joking right it sounded waay better open pipe I woulda kept it, or cut the muffler off after inspection haha

[@arthur4818]

Why didn’t the guy just go to the BMV and get a replacement title just tell them he lost it they will issue a new one with proper ID and the vin number

[@UncleMike1776]

He moved out of state and left the bike at his former roommates house!

[@garyjacques5982]

been sitting for 7 years and is that your house or is that where you bought it from . I give you cooters for getting it running and riding it without a rear brake and or a footpeg . that seemed like a ran pretty good for being sitting in 7 years I think that things been laid down kind of looks like it went down cuz you said somebody was still in parts them bolts are broke off man why would they be broke you know if you was trying to steal parts off of it I think somebody laid it down.

[@UncleMike1776]

That’s where it was given to me at, and yeah that’s a possibility, and whenever something is missing I think it’s probably been stolen because I’ve had quite a few things stolen from myself and know a few people who’ve had stuff stolen!

[@richardcasey7521]

It not likely for a bike to shift with the engine not running.

[@UncleMike1776]

Good to know, never had any issues on my dirt bikes you could just rock them if needed!

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks for watching

[@rolluk4523]

that was sarcasm-if someone not understand...

[@UncleMike1776]

There you go!

[@yookmixmax8725]

Hadir

[@mauricehill5782]

Bro your close to me dm messenger you get a chance and great job!!!

[@UncleMike1776]

Thank you, get ahold of me on the Instagram @justunclemike

[@mariusofearth2474]

Not a real harley if it dosent leak oil

[@UncleMike1776]

If it’s not leaking there probably isn’t anything in it lol

[@mariusofearth2474]

@@UncleMike1776 heh’ i did not think of that ouf

[@Cpcsof1]

I'm pretty sure that a bonded title doesn't protect you at all. You are buying it to protect everybody else. If someone makes a claim of ownership within 3yrs, and you don't have the bike to give back to them, the bonding company pays that individual and then the bonding company comes after you for the money it paid out.

[@UncleMike1776]

Yep, Let’s hope that doesn’t happen, I’ve got email traffic and the bill of sale if I ever need it!

[@rolluk4523]

change baterries and push start up morron- lamps changing gonna not helps to rewive it lol....

[@UncleMike1776]

Thanks for watching!

[@doyrayburn2668]

Good candidate for a rat bike.

[@UncleMike1776]

It’s was a good flip for sure!