DOC HARLEY: A TIP ON STARTING AN OLD HARLEY-DAVIDSON

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Low Country Harley-Davidson

Low Country Harley-Davidson

4 жыл бұрын

Doc Harley from the Service Clinic at Low Country Harley-Davidson to help you with the health of your motorcycle! This week he shares a tip for starting up an old Harley-Davidson after being in storage.
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Doc Harley is a motorcycle technician at Low Country Harley-Davidson with over thirty years working on motorcycles. Over the years at the dealership he has worked on Harley-Davidson, Buell, and Triumph motorcycles with a few other brands here and there from trade-ins. There are thousands of how-to videos out on KZbin and other websites across the world. Doc’s goal is to help solve problems that people run into when using their service manual, share insights only found as a certified Harley® technician, and some of the tips he’s picked up over the years.
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@duke9173
@duke9173 4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome you still work on bikes this old. Most shops I’ve been to won’t work on Evo’s let alone shovels and older.
@brushcountry6361
@brushcountry6361 4 жыл бұрын
You may be lucky that they don’t work on them.
@daviddunn5264
@daviddunn5264 4 жыл бұрын
Old, new it doesn't matter. Always interesting and informative. Pretty obvious why he's called "Doc". Thanks again 🤙
@paulbronnenberg2075
@paulbronnenberg2075 4 жыл бұрын
Love that old HD rhythm too. I wished you could have done a walk around. Looks brand new. Thanks Doc
@joezednick3197
@joezednick3197 4 жыл бұрын
You're a wealth of knowledge Doc. Thanks, Ocala Fl.
@georgewetzel4380
@georgewetzel4380 4 жыл бұрын
You took the words right outta my mouth - NOTHING like the sound of an [old] shovelhead.
@01sigman
@01sigman 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video Doc. I have a 72 shovelhead FLH and appreciate you showing the older stuff occasionally. Thank you for taking the time and effort to bring this kind of information to us whether it's a shovelhead or an M8. Good job.
@fililoboesparza5784
@fililoboesparza5784 4 жыл бұрын
That shovelHead sounds awesome Doc!! 👂🏻🥔🥔🥔🥔🎶🎶🎶
@tomb.8485
@tomb.8485 4 жыл бұрын
I always wondered why I would get all that oil after letting my 85 FXRS sit for a month. Don’t worry, I had another bike to ride. Thanks Doc.
@Big.Ron1
@Big.Ron1 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet sounding shovel. I just moved up from pans and shovels a couple years ago. I skipped evos all together and went to an early twin cam. I do miss my old pans and shovels. They had soul. They had style. They are from when you rode and wrenched your ride. You built it into your own bike. Unless you bought used and someone else's vision, you went to the dealer and bought a blank canvas. Rode it awhile and then started the build process. Eventually you end up with a one of a kind ride. Style. Soul. Blood. Sweat. And tears. Today you just go buy what you want, and take it to the shop for service. It makes me sad in some ways. But hey, i have more tools now. Some of my special tools wont work on my 05 heritage. And i am learning fuel injection tuning. Its loud, its fast, and the only thing stock are the cases, sheetmetal, and frame. And its smooth. Its getting close to what i want but it doesnt have that soul my old bikes had. Its a great bike now but its different somehow. To fix that that is missing, i am building another pan and if i have time a knuckle. I've never owned a knuckle. I have to get it done so i can ride it to the first overhaul before i get too old to ride. The twin cam will be my road bike but the pan will be my love. I have loved every one of those old bikes. This will be big twin number 9 and ground up build number 5. Damn. Seeing this opened the memory banks. 45 years worth. See what you did? Every once in awhile i see something that brings back those memories and this was one of those times. Be safe. 👍👍👍
@arthurleino
@arthurleino 2 жыл бұрын
I keep a pan under my vent line too. Never thought about pulling the plugs, and kicking thru, then install plugs and start. Thanks for the tech tip!
@samuelharrison7629
@samuelharrison7629 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc! Just learned something new again from your videos. Thanks!
@johnbiggins9452
@johnbiggins9452 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid, bought an old shovelhead about 5 years ago and stored it while we moved, scared the bejeezers outta me when I started her up & oil spat out all over the floor... happy camper now I know it's 'normal' 😂👍
@brushcountry6361
@brushcountry6361 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Many thanks
@jwrappuhn71
@jwrappuhn71 4 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous ole bike, looks great and sounds great.
@bogiewheelman71
@bogiewheelman71 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds pretty original too . Good to see an old school bike in the mix .
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching one of old videos....Doc
@northerniltree
@northerniltree 4 жыл бұрын
Great tip. Got it. Thanks. Love my '74 FLH.
@justanotherviewer52
@justanotherviewer52 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc.
@lancewingfield2259
@lancewingfield2259 4 жыл бұрын
Great info as always ✌️
@jimmyp6443
@jimmyp6443 Жыл бұрын
Harley Davidson's are a dry sump motor ,except for twin cams . Thanks doc ,good tip for all the kids breaking into old bikes .
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
They are all dry sump except the German step child V-Rod, Street and the China thing….Doc
@bluesriderDF
@bluesriderDF 4 жыл бұрын
That was amazing!
@leonardnorrid241
@leonardnorrid241 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Shovels and the Evos...
@ShawnForbes
@ShawnForbes Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I needed this vid, so glad I saw this.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it….Doc
@tobpitbull
@tobpitbull 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds great
@dajohnso4374
@dajohnso4374 4 жыл бұрын
Now I understand why there was a tube going into my stock breather on the Sportster.
@gusdhesewana9607
@gusdhesewana9607 4 жыл бұрын
I love that starter motor sound somehow
@davidgriego8722
@davidgriego8722 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool
@Rick-Williams59
@Rick-Williams59 4 жыл бұрын
I love old shovels
@garybaldwin1061
@garybaldwin1061 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool..
@larryfromwisconsin9970
@larryfromwisconsin9970 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. 1988 Evo FLHTC.
@vanislandsteve
@vanislandsteve 4 жыл бұрын
Nice sounding bike 👍🏻
@camomanofcranham
@camomanofcranham 3 жыл бұрын
Can that oil not be run back into the oil lines or return it to the oil tank seems a little primitive if its not dirty or contaminated to run it to the air filter or a can and just dump it...yet another great video DH...
@KraeseRepairs
@KraeseRepairs 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 1979 shovelhead and that happened to me the other day after it was sitting fir a couple weeks.
@erlsv
@erlsv 5 ай бұрын
Not to be negative, but anyone who owns an old Shovel or Evo knows that they sump after sitting awhile. But, at least Low Country HD still works on the older engines, that's a plus! I personally (like others) wouldn't even attempt to solve a sumping issue as whatever is done usually doesn't fix it. The best advice.....Ride it often or run it up often!
@Liveharley1
@Liveharley1 3 жыл бұрын
My first Harley 1980 Sporty 1200, Everyone called it a toy Harley, Because of AMF! I am glad Harley bought it back!
@thatsmrharley2u2
@thatsmrharley2u2 2 жыл бұрын
They never made a 1200 Sportster in 1980. First one was 1988.
@plop961
@plop961 4 жыл бұрын
The doc enjoyed that one " . You can tell. Probably brings back memories before 2020 nonsense. . 👍
@thomasborger6548
@thomasborger6548 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet sounding Shovel for not having run in quite some time.
@eddiealvarez5493
@eddiealvarez5493 4 жыл бұрын
Doc, you know your Shiit.! Keep it coming. The Doctor is in the House..!!
@Road_Rash
@Road_Rash 3 жыл бұрын
My tip for starting an old shovelhead is make sure you're independently wealthy because you'll have to buy a ton of parts if you ride it regularly...I had one & it consistently broke down almost every time I got past the entrance to my driveway...shovels are best looked at & not ridden...if you actually want to ride a motorcycle rather than constantly have to wrench on it, buy Evo or newer...you'll still have regular repair bills because it's a Harley, but at least it won't break EVERY time...my '99 Road King has been the least troublesome Harley I've owned & it still breaks on occasion...the 2008 CVO Electra Glide I just sold was a money pit & broke fairly regularly over the 2 years I had it, but even it wasn't as bad as the shovel...so if you want a bike that you can go somewhere other than the garage to work on it, leave the shovelheads for museums & collectors who aren't actually going to ride them & buy something else...while I do still have my Road King, I keep a Honda Shadow to ride when it needs work...H.O.N.D.A. because Harley Owners Need Dependable Alternatives...👌🏿😎👍🏿
@thatsmrharley2u2
@thatsmrharley2u2 2 жыл бұрын
You meet the dumbest people on a Honda...My '81 Shovel has been the most dependable bike I've ever owned. I'm the 3rd owner and have put over 100K miles on it. It's called maintenance, man. It has never let me down. Oh...and you know what you can do with your Honda.
@raygregoryride
@raygregoryride 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc I got a 91 classic that does the same thing 80 Evo anything we could do to prevent that it makes a mess I have four bikes don't ride that one very much but when I do I get oil every
@ajeetvirk
@ajeetvirk 4 жыл бұрын
I actually need a tip on the new M8s. I’m new to the H-D world and I have a 2020 FXLRS with about 1800 miles on it. I completed the 1000 mile service , no issues there. The problem I am having is that it seems very easy to slip into neutral when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. I was wondering if this is common? It happens rather frequently and I thought maybe I’m not being deliberate when shifting or it was happening because I was short shifting, but it still seems to happen even when I try shifting around 20 mph.
@robertjeffery6100
@robertjeffery6100 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 72 ride that sucker from 77 till 2000 I miss that bike
@shanecoker8566
@shanecoker8566 4 жыл бұрын
I forgot about this one time and my 1969 FLH marked her spot in my shop.
@ajkylen
@ajkylen 3 жыл бұрын
This is your bike I love it
@talkingrock7011
@talkingrock7011 4 жыл бұрын
The dealer I go to won’t even work on this bike , it sure runs slick
@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234
@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234 4 жыл бұрын
It is a cool engine.
@s.gossett5966
@s.gossett5966 4 жыл бұрын
Not too often you hear a stock shovelhead.
@westieBrucedavidson
@westieBrucedavidson 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this doc Just about to start up a 85 flh been sitting for 5 years Do you suggest oil down spark sparks first before start up or anything
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Very light oil. Putting bike in top gear and rotating the rear wheel by hand. Then using the starter. Remember there is a lot of oil in the crankcase. Just add enough oil in the oil tank to touch the tip of the stick. If there is a breather tube, pointed into a bucket....take it easy on the old girl. she has been sleeping for a while...Doc
@joelhilgy
@joelhilgy 2 жыл бұрын
Same here but 10 years on a 91 heritage, oil looks to be all drained in the bottom end. I have pulled the plugs and will fog the cylinders with light oil and do as you suggest, highest gear and rotate the rear tire, then use starter, all with the plugs out and the breather tube in a pan. If you have any other suggestions please let me know. Thanks! Wish me luck 👍🏻
@TsRide83
@TsRide83 4 жыл бұрын
How about some tips on truing a spoked rim
@plop961
@plop961 4 жыл бұрын
Try pacific Mike. He did one recently. The channel is pacific Mike
@martinwall7297
@martinwall7297 4 жыл бұрын
yass umm, doc keep em running. when i start my 77 electra glide i get a woody, nothing sounds as good as a great running HD, and that FLH is a treasure. take care of it and it will outlast you a piece of history
@roncoburn7771
@roncoburn7771 4 жыл бұрын
The ole girl sounds pretty good
@pugloverg6671
@pugloverg6671 4 жыл бұрын
Rolling that shovel
@phild4480
@phild4480 3 жыл бұрын
If there a possibility that the spring is just too far gone and oil will keep flowing to the cam chest?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I have found more deposits under the low pressure steal ball than a spring wearing out. But this would be an inexpensive part to try. Thanks ~ Doc
@jamessmoth8683
@jamessmoth8683 4 жыл бұрын
Any reason for the narrow format video?
@elsey1976
@elsey1976 4 жыл бұрын
Vertical recording
@randycecil7375
@randycecil7375 3 жыл бұрын
Shovelhead forever ♥ ❤
@steveledbetter9579
@steveledbetter9579 4 жыл бұрын
How often would you have to do that ? Or only if the bike has been setting awhile?
@plop961
@plop961 4 жыл бұрын
After six months or so. .
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 жыл бұрын
Only if it has been sitting for a while and the condition of the motor. The older with more mileage the more likely. Thanks ~ Doc
@lakesidelew2512
@lakesidelew2512 4 жыл бұрын
Is that heritage shovelhead for sale at the dealership
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 жыл бұрын
Already sold to a retired Marine who’s father had one just like it. Honoring and keeping the memories alive. Thanks ~ Doc
@smasheddragon
@smasheddragon 4 жыл бұрын
Doc wanting to show off the beauty!
@charleswilliams9233
@charleswilliams9233 4 жыл бұрын
👍
@Nine_One_Eight
@Nine_One_Eight 3 жыл бұрын
Shovel for me the last proper Harley.
@mountaindew8042
@mountaindew8042 2 жыл бұрын
👍👏
@jpdbeach
@jpdbeach 4 жыл бұрын
File the points re gap them .018. Fresh fuel & oil with a new battery & plugs
@thatsmrharley2u2
@thatsmrharley2u2 2 жыл бұрын
That's an '81. Electronic ignition from the factory.
@jonathanhart7113
@jonathanhart7113 3 жыл бұрын
I was just trying to kick start a 73 shovelhead and wouldn't go. I bet this was part of the problem
@Patrick_B687-3
@Patrick_B687-3 4 жыл бұрын
I bet they send everyone of those to you don’t they Doc?
@LonesomeNomad137
@LonesomeNomad137 3 жыл бұрын
Blow the nose 👃 I love it 🥰
@steelwheels327
@steelwheels327 Жыл бұрын
Wow!! you're a rarity Doc ....most shops i been to won't touch a old bike .
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
I am blessed to be at a place that allows my skills….Doc
@Slartibartfast70
@Slartibartfast70 4 жыл бұрын
Surprised your shop would work on a shovel.
@chrisholtz7406
@chrisholtz7406 Жыл бұрын
Funny..my dealership told me they wouldnt work on anything older than 2013...and its a harley dealership...???
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching this video. If you would, continue to scroll. I have another video that discusses this subject….Doc
@iamlukie1826
@iamlukie1826 4 жыл бұрын
My 86 FLT will definitely puke out some oil if I let the old girl sit for awhile.
@atcjoe1600
@atcjoe1600 Жыл бұрын
Peas and carrots !
@miguelsalgado4673
@miguelsalgado4673 4 жыл бұрын
I thought Harley Davidson dealers didnt work on older motors
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 жыл бұрын
One of the reasons This Dealer keeps this old technician around. Thanks ~ Doc
@stevenferraro3957
@stevenferraro3957 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know about you Doc, but I don't think she sounds old at all. In fact it sounds like it had a quality engine rebuild done not too long ago.
@ozziejim8472
@ozziejim8472 4 жыл бұрын
They definitely don’t sound like that anymore.
@3percentmick705
@3percentmick705 4 жыл бұрын
Doc... you recorded this one on a potato didn't ya?
@jimmyp6443
@jimmyp6443 Жыл бұрын
Peas and carrots
@Bushwakbill
@Bushwakbill 3 жыл бұрын
I wish Harley would have made better bikes that didn’t have all these crazy issues. I’d trade my 02 sportster that i inherited for any 1000 dollar bike that actually ran without issues
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your "issues" I'm sure there is someone out there who loves working on an old one..Doc
@thatsmrharley2u2
@thatsmrharley2u2 2 жыл бұрын
It's called maintenance.
@YouTubesucksdix
@YouTubesucksdix 3 жыл бұрын
Buy a Honda
@thatsmrharley2u2
@thatsmrharley2u2 2 жыл бұрын
No way.
@dennisolsen4507
@dennisolsen4507 4 жыл бұрын
Man there are a lot of videos on how to make this shit run right. I don't own a Harley, and so have NONE of these problems. Change oil and put in gas...... that's it.
@jameshilmes1878
@jameshilmes1878 3 жыл бұрын
That's no heritage....You just pissed off every shovelhead guy out there...That's an Electraglide..FLH
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 жыл бұрын
I own a shovel. Do some research. The first Heritage was this model. Thanks ~ Doc
@jameshilmes1878
@jameshilmes1878 3 жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson I stand corrected. Sorry I never heard anyone call an Electraglidr a heritage but you are correct. And I've been working on Harleys since 1983
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