DOC HARLEY: JUNK DRAWER MECHANIC HACKS

[@jerlaine1638]

that brake fluid trick with the valve steam is just absolutely genius!!!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Glad it helped...Doc

[@ryanamey5024]

That brake fluid bottle tool is honestly good for everyone, not just dyna riders. I’m gonna make that even for my handle bar reservoir

[@miketrevino8761]

That swivel bit w the o-ring is life changing.

[@TheImtoomuch]

Great tips from the Doc with the radio voice - DJ Doc Harley!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks...Doc

[@donwaltman4276]

Great tips and tricks Doc, when I was an apprentice, learned a lot from the guys who had been doing it for decades. They already had the bugs worked out. Necessity is the Doc of invention!

[@elvismotorsports]

Excellent

[@ralphk.5595]

Great video, Doc! Without stepping on your toes, knowing some of these tricks seems to be a question of age! 😉 Actually, all this I’ve been taught as a youngster of about 10 years by my grandpa… and that was back in the early seventies! However, today they are as useful as back then… !

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Glad you enjoyed it....Doc

[@stanwerner7484]

Love the break fluid tip--thank you

[@ralphwaters8905]

Anyone who uses the old Sonicare "Essence" toothbrush heads can salvage two rare-earth magnets from each one. Tape one to the end of your coat hanger to recover that lost bolt. The tape prevents the magnet from transferring to larger parts (with more iron). You can also put a magnet in a plastic bag to attract chips from drilling. The bag makes it easy to separate them from the magnet for disposal.

[@tgmidnightrider2831]

Good Stuffff Doc...

[@danpoczynek]

thanks Doc I still learn things even after riding and wrenching for over 40 years on my own bikes

[@igorj74]

This guy is incredible!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Well Thank you very much...Doc

[@davetastik]

Great tips. I don't always carry a syringe around for just such an occasion

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joeharley87]

great video Doc.

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Glad you liked it....Doc

[@freebird3190]

It's that Dam spot behind the Shift shaft and the Rear Primary case ! where you drop something ..

[@Roaddawg68]

Electrical tape around worn swivel sockets on of my favorite tricks .

[@stevenwaller192]

Those are great tips Doc. I am fairly new to Harley-Davidson brand motorcycles ( 2.5 years) slowly learning to maintain my bike. Any tip for knowing when the primary oil is serviced to the right level? The picture in my owners manual and service manual is a bit deceiving. I would also think that hose on the cap would make servicing any of the fluids a tad less messy. Years ago as a jet mechanic in the service. We used a dab of clear or whatever color was handy of RTV on our fingers to hold a nut in place as we threaded the bolt to it.

[@patrickzambori473]

a dab of valve grinding compound on screwdriver and allen bits keeps screws from rounding out so easily.

[@paulc4078]

That brake fluid tip is 👍

[@olironrider8918]

Doc... I do believe it’s time for Harley to put out a new service manual... “”Doc’s Harley Tips”.. It would definitely be a best selling “required accessory”..!!

[@gabinom1962]

Those are great tip . Hopefully u can keep posting more tips thank you

[@shed6624]

As always spot on. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Love these vids Doc

[@talkingrock7011]

Great tips in a pinch thanks Doc

[@rogerrose8220]

Good stuff, Mike.

[@JCcanU]

Doc that is fine if a guy has that stuff. Electric tape works well for the Swivel in a pinch . Long Trans funnel works great for the Break fluid . I keep a lot of magnets on my tool box most of my allen head are magnetic and screwdrivers . tape a small magnet on a wire hanger or Bailing wire makes a long reach grabber .

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

I knew you had some good tips when you mentioned Bailing wire...Doc

[@johnhoffman3598]

Hi Doc as always good tips. I always save the tops from the 90W gear oil qt bottle it’s faster. This is one that I’ll ask if it’s a good idea. I put a magnet on my oil filter to hold any metal that maybe in the motor.

[@cjmueller5455]

I think the valve stem deal is pretty clever..

[@vanislandsteve]

Good tips. I use electrical tape on the UJ to stop it swiveling too much.

[@danielgaskell5490]

Thank you! Have you ever done a 5 min block of instruction on internal/external CIRCLIP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION? Ex. brake/clutch lever pin circlips and primary.🙂

[@rodneyjeanes2633]

These are some great tips and tricks that I have never thought of. I especially like the o-ring trick on the swivel joint. Thanks for sharing!

[@PikeyScott]

Thanks for the tip on the brake fluid. Will certainly use it on my Dyna!

[@edwarner3826]

Out Freakin Standing! I could have watched another 30 minutes of these.

[@joezednick3197]

Great tips Doc!

[@williambritt5334]

Great tips

[@kglee001]

Brilliant! Great video, wish it came out a few years ago, haha. Thanks, Doc!

[@luisangelpandemonium]

jajajajja nice reminds me my Grandpa ....

[@bradclark6796]

Excellent tips man great video keep them coming. I have a tip for the Harley guys put a freaking muffler on your stupidly loud bikes. 🏍

[@lindsaylittle6535]

Good tips,Doc. Thanks much.

[@andrewlewis6389]

Love it! I have been doing some of these tricks for years.

[@timwhitehead7213]

I dig that brake hack

[@davehahn5639]

Doc you could also use your sticky insulation stuff to get the drop screw Or steal a fridge magnet and glue it to a wire. Thanks for your videos they are always interesting even if not for my model bike lots of good info

[@davidkitting6676]

Dave, that sticky insulation stuff is called refrigeration tape. In automotive applications it's used on a/c evaporators as both a sealer/insulator. Especially useful on the expansion valve capillary tube contact(sensing) point. Been awhile, but we used to buy it in 25' rolls, EVERCO brand. Lots of uses.

[@chrisphilhower6029]

I use the oil filter drain funnel on my lawn tractor. Keeps the oil off the frame

[@Manfromnantucket653]

Great tips. Thanks.

[@dougfresh1341]

Hacks are predecessors to patents. :-)

[@malcolmgreig5193]

Make sure you use rubber that is compatible with brake fluid or you could contaminate the brake fluid

[@flytheedge]

Love these ideas, Doc! Thanks!!

[@HDDynalowrider]

Instead of tar. Rub you wrench on a magnet and it will magnetize your wrench to hold on bolts.

[@jdjh38]

Hey Doc I need help my 2018 FLFBS is leaking fuel from the vent tube at idle?? Do you know about this and if you do the fix?? Feeling lost in Australia as I can’t seem to have this issue resolved!! All feedback much appreciated!! P.s love your channel awesome!!

[@ralphwaters8905]

To make a hex head bolt stick in a socket, put a piece of paper towel over the head. If it's loose, double the towel. Leaves no goo behind, either.

[@larryc276]

Great Ideas! Thanks Doc

[@IsaakTolekidis]

AWESOME VIDEO.....KEEP THEM COMING

[@wrench-nk2pu]

like the way ya help us DOC thanks from Canda be safe

[@kmeades43]

Great work Doc ! Would love to see more hacks please. With your experience I guess you have many more to share. 😉 Ride safe from Sydney, Australia

[@pauldutily5718]

Great ideas thank you DOC

[@charlieryan1736]

Thanks for another helpful video

[@aceflyer32]

Instead of the strip caulk, you can use a small piece of paper to wedge in between a socket and a bolt, or an allen/hex and a cap screw. (and it wont gunk up your tool!)

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thank you for your added Tech Tip

[@haroldwiser2641]

Damn, lots of great tips! Thanks again Doc 👍

[@bradclark6796]

Instead of sticky tack stuff just magnetize the tool. Wrap some wire around it and touch it to battery for few seconds and tool will be magnetized. Tool will stay magnetized for quite a while before you have to magnetize again.

[@G.R.Kash11]

Tricks of the trade, you da man Doc!

[@dabreden]

Lmao these are stupid tricks but damn they're good! Thank you. The people that always know more than you should post their own videos instead of tramping on others that are actually helping us. Once again thank you and keep em coming, please

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Doc. Helpful tips indeed.

[@alrudys1]

Thanks Doc!! 👍 👍

[@blujack100]

Thanks

[@Grunt49]

Thank you sir

[@williamyoung3340]

Not bad. The tar from the first tip would work for the last tip.

[@donaldcook6997]

first one.. I use a magnet on shaft to hold stuff..2 nd one... tip on brak fluid.. cool thanks ,I been using a funnel but hard to see when full.. others.. again I use magnets.. for like $2 you can get a roll of little ones smaller than a dime.. they work get on tools, as note hangers,holding little nuts and bolts, I use'em constantly...stay in the wind!

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

Thanks for sharing your tech tip....Doc

[@jeffreypalmer1826]

Magic 8 ball says good job doc

[@donaldduncan4755]

love the tips

[@nickhildabridle1612]

SHAZAM!!! OUTSTANDING Tips!!!

[@countrykorn81]

Its always a T27

[@cheezehdglen9468]

Doc, speaking of valve stems. Can we buy the upgrade to the "L" CVO valve stem when we replace a tire?

[@HorsepoweredRims]

Those L valves are usually tpms valves. So u have to buy the tpms valve. If ur bike doesnt have tpms its kinda pointless to spend all that money for them.

[@luisoutumuro424]

You can also buy angled (90°, 60°, 45°) valve stem extenders. Single or packs. Brass or chrome.

[@cheezehdglen9468]

@@luisoutumuro424 Luis, can you direct me toward a source. Amazon, Ebay? I have never seen them. Glen

[@luisoutumuro424]

@@cheezehdglen9468 www.amazon.com/s?k=valve+stem+extenders&sprefix=Valve+stem+&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_11

[@janetott5513]

I need help replacing oil sending unit on my 05 ultra classic with f/I. Special wrench needed?

[@FRESHx913x]

A 15/16 deep socket is what I used.

[@PatrizioBassoRicci]

White hair tips 😁

[@westieBrucedavidson]

God Bless duct tape Cheers Doc Keep them coming mate

[@stevenferraro3957]

Hey Doc....your sure dating yourself with that video. I know I been using most of them tricks as long as I been turning wrenches...and thats since the late seventies!

[@darrenpaul6453]

Love u Doc!!

[@jamesaldrich6534]

Why can't you use dot 3 brake fluid in a Harley

[@LowCountryHarleyDavidson]

rubber component, design and the excessive heat Dot 3 can't handle...Doc

[@countrykorn81]

Its a schrater valve

[@steveholman5978]

I love your tips and videos. I know to some extent, you are promoting Harley products and your dealer's service, but I have not found anything you've said to be untrue or unhelpful. As for this video, I would hope that most people would have figured out these methods, or other methods, to accomplish the tasks you describe. If they haven't, they probably won't be successful at anything anyway. Thanks anyway.

[@alfanumeric397]

Outstanding Doc. Man you know everything. Can you do my divorce

[@bobclapper2672]

I Wish you Worked on My Harley .

[@alexivack3453]

Instead of wasting time with drilling holes for a valve stem, just fill a syringe 💉 with brake fluid and fill the master cylinder that way 🤔

[@ajeschelweck362]

100ml syringe with tubing on Amazon for $5. Works like a charm, plus you can use it to reverse bleed the lines. Hasn’t let me down so far after using it on numerous bikes.

[@tommorrisey3999]

Careful! Fill VERY slowly. Brake fluid cavitaties easily and loves to develop micro-bubbles.

[@ajeschelweck362]

Tom Morrisey Exactly. I would fill slowly and then let it sit for about 15 minutes or more with the syringe hanging from handlebar above the caliper with some string. Patience is key when it comes to brakes.

[@PkwyDrive13]

That's what I do!

[@proudveteran4696]

Didn’t know junk Harleys would fit into a junk drawer

[@adamakins9748]

from being in an automotive parts dept. for 33 years, the 1st tip you used is called dum dum.

[@rgh622]

And the dum dum can be used for the last tip instead of Duct tape and grease.

[@mountaindew8042]

🙅💬👍

[@countrykorn81]

I bet you have a happy wife

[@bigblue3568]

Great tech tip let's potentially drop a little "tar" ball down into the engine area and have a hot mess later... Common sense tip: Just use a magnetic screw driver or rub the end on a magnet to hold the screw.

[@gucci4871]

Biker life hacks 😀

[@tubbygreyed5636]

Rube Goldberg is rolling in his grave..

[@jpdbeach]

Not 1 bit did it help. Try too think of something new an improved.