Your spot on Doc, changed my brake fluid three times on the front of my 2000 FXDL, but never done the back. Time to make an effort. Thanks for reminding me. Much love from England.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸
@dontworrybehappy80803 жыл бұрын
Sir, you have an excellent old school radio voice.
@dontworrybehappy80803 жыл бұрын
...also, you can make me feel like s**t in a fatherly kind of way : )
@michaelwhitehead13735 ай бұрын
Outstanding doc, such a simple process but a critical one.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson5 ай бұрын
Thank you Michael…..Doc
@westieBrucedavidson3 жыл бұрын
I imported a 98 sporty to new Zealand a few years back Previous owner used engine oil in rear master cylinder shit what a good time I had overhauling that mess Thanks doc love all your vids and thanks for sharing your array of knowledge
@davetastik2 жыл бұрын
Hi Doc, Great information about neglected parts due to their location. Swing arm attachment points would be a great video. I talk to a lot of DIY'er. When this topic comes up they get that "deer in the head lights look" That death wobble has some very easy to do work around products. They are not expensive, and ANYTHING YOU CAN DO WITHIN YOUR MEANS TO HELP REDUCE OR MITIGATE THIS WILL MAKE YOU RIDE SO MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE. After a couple of hours reading up it, I became very clear about the concerns and the process of the solutions. I am not promoting any products, as many people have produced solutions to help with this issue. Anyone with hand tools and a torque wrench can easy make an positive impact to minimize that problem. Please add to your passing along info about the corrosive brake line issue going on from the rear caliper all the up to the abs unit and back down to the master cylinder. Those abs units are very reliable when maintained properly. People on youtube show you ways to to withOUT some sort of digital syncroniztion device. I have done that too with great success, however, BRAKES ON BIKES ARE IMPORTANT , as they do not have the reduncy factor that cars and trucks have. YOU NEED brakes to stop and/or not lock up. I bought one for about 170, however, I have seen them lower. It is a lot less money than doing something stupid to your brakes. I also found you can become a hero with your bike riding buddies. Great bar conversation, Definately beats discussing politics. I have offered your solutions to people over the years. It starts with "Doc Harley did a youtube video about something like this. When your done looking at porn you should check it out. I know abs on bike is the second best modern invention next to heated grips. Have a happy 2022 riding season
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
David wish you lived close by. conversations at the local pub would be interesting. Thanks for sharing....Doc
@steamdome91625 жыл бұрын
Subscriber count should be over 100k. Doc always has great informative videos.
@hughramsay86452 ай бұрын
Do, in Canada here. Love your knowledge. That said, Rear mastercylnder for my 05 Roadking. That inch and a 16th nut there, The wrench I have is 14inches long, still having a problem getting it off. A video will help me, but I can't find one of yours. Hundreds on changing the caps😉✌️thank you
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Your decision: buy a wrench and cut it short or remove the exhaust and use a 1/2 drive socket…..Doc
@garyzanghi9272 Жыл бұрын
One of the best how video's I've seen
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary👍……Doc
@Otis8845 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc, I wish I was still in my early 60's. Thanks for the info.
@williamwheeler63662 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, Doc!
@knifedudetodd5 жыл бұрын
Great tip! That poor dyna has been rode hard and put up wet.
@erico62473 жыл бұрын
Nice to know! Love all your videos so glad your looking out for us brother!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that...Doc
@darwinsdrongodrivers2 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate! Cheers. I have a 96 Dyna and I lost rear brakes yesterday, now I reckon I'll be able to fix it (after watching your video). John, Darwin, N.T. Australia
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
With a Factory Service Manual and the right tools, take your time and do it right. I want you to be safe....Doc
@alej9187 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Your videos are awesome. I recently installed passenger pegs on my 2020 iron 883 and as you know the master cylinder goes attached to the peg mount. I didn’t open or mess with the cylinder at all except to wiggle it a little to get access to the bolts. Install was fine except for the fact that I did have to push the master cylinder forward by a little bit, maybe 1/8 of an inch to align the holes with the peg mount. Everything seemed to be working fine while riding until the rear brake locked up to the point the bike would not move one inch. Brake lights were solid until the bike cooled down. It would only let me ride about a mile before it would lock up again. My guess is that the issue is between the cylinder and the pedal since the lights were solid, maybe adjusting the screw will fix it. I’m hesitant to ride it to test it as I was extremely lucky to not get hit by a car. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson7 ай бұрын
When it comes to brakes, take it to your dealer to be sure. I want you to be safe…..Doc
@alej9187 ай бұрын
Thanks, Doc!@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
@jobeta225 жыл бұрын
Excellent information. Thanks and keep up the good work.
@Liveharley13 жыл бұрын
Well, I will be doing a brake job today lines, pads, bleed and clean. Thanks for the info doc, love your videos learn so much and save me a lot of money. You know what HD stand for? Hundreds of Dollars. lol
@flysuperman36605 жыл бұрын
Woah! That whole bike has been neglected 😳
@chrisphilhower60295 жыл бұрын
Had a 15 XG750. The Screw that holds the Shift Lever to the Input of the Trans came loose on mine. Caught it time. When it wasn't shifting right.
@garycb85925 жыл бұрын
Stock exhaust on my 2000 1200XL Sportster makes checking and changing the fluid in the rear master cylinder a pain also.
@BrewCityRider5 жыл бұрын
Good info Doc. Wonder why in the world would Harley have put that master cylinder there ugh!
@keithwaite50265 жыл бұрын
BrewCityRider yea I agree, think Harley do a lot of this to put the home mechanic off working on his own bike. I mean final drive belt behind primary , no bleed screws in the bottom of fork legs (unless it's an earlier model) to change your fork oil. Some times jobs that should be so easy are a major hassle to do. And I can not afford dealership labour rates.👊👍
@61espo5 жыл бұрын
Great info Doc! Thanks again!
@mikeschultz47112 жыл бұрын
The Doc is the best …
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
Thank you...Doc
@oh8wingman4 жыл бұрын
I'm not a big fan of HD so I don't tend to keep up on their latest reiterations. Having known about the Harley problem with rear brakes locking up I wondered if they had effected a change or kept on ignoring it. So now I see they are using DOT 5 for fluid because of its higher boiling point. Simple enough I suppose but now they have a non hygroscopic fluid that will not absorb water which can create a problem in colder climes when those water molecules in suspension accumulate somewhere in the system and freezes solid or just corrodes the hell out of the master cylinder and caliper.
@scottwilloughby38405 жыл бұрын
Always great tips and as always good to see you thanks again
@stuckinnj95545 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc, is it me or why every time I R&R the master cylinder fluid caps, the rubber (silicon) gasket weeps, regardless of screw torque and/or alignment. I keep a few in the parts bin so I have a replacement handy if I remove the cover. Have they been made to be disposable? They are only a couple of bucks but you want think you could get multiple uses/seals. BTW - the seal leaked on my clutch cap as well (after rebuilt by H-D - recall). Bike is 16 RGU.
@shaneman18615 жыл бұрын
Hey doc was wondering how old are you and how long have u been a Harley Davidson enthusiast?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson5 жыл бұрын
Shane man I’m in my early 60s, been a Harley-Davidson mechanic for 32 years, enthusiast for over 40
@shaneman18615 жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanks doc. Looken good. Enjoy the videos. Keep them coming...
@Wingman-yl3qq5 жыл бұрын
Great information as always Doc!
@timbarnett38984 жыл бұрын
Rear master cylinder is something that I make myself look at because it's so hard to check fluid level! Front right out in open, can't say that for rear!
@chrisrydell13374 жыл бұрын
Hey doc. Have you considered a video on the 131 kit?
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson4 жыл бұрын
Yes oh yes. Just waiting for a customer to purchase. Thanks ~ Doc
@bodeine4545 жыл бұрын
Thanks Doc!
@davot.97175 жыл бұрын
Love your videos you've taught me a lot over the years and for that I'm grateful :-) 1 silly questions I have a 2016 Roadster and it's my understanding and from my own experience for some reason the back brakes tend to squeak a lot in this model any suggestions question mark your feedback would be appreciated and considered a blessing
@diemman705 жыл бұрын
Davo T. If the pads were just replaced then they are bedding in, but if not then there maybe something up with the contact between the rotor and the pad. You could always just replace both.
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson5 жыл бұрын
There are many things that can cause squealing- old fluid, pins at break caliper need lubed, pads, disk... too many to tell without seeing it in person. Some break pads are made from metallic material for wet weather that causes squealing. I’d take it in to be checked.
@mikefisher75745 жыл бұрын
The rear brake on my 2014 XL1200X has been screeching since I took it off showroom floor new
@rider14mcd635 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@johnmccallum84875 жыл бұрын
Hi Doc , I have a sportster xl 1200v seventy two 2015 . It’s been sitting for a year or so I start it once maybe twice a week but now all I get is a clicking noise on start up ? . It has been on a trickle charger and battery shows 12.3 volts. Would be grateful of any advice , it has only 718 miles on clock . Keep up the fantastic vids
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson5 жыл бұрын
Not sure the age of your battery, but a Harley battery needs to be 12.6-12.8 at a minimum to start. Starting your bike and not riding it weakens the battery, I’d rather you keep it on a battery tender all the time.
@diemman705 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it’s time to replace the battery. If you really don’t ride it all that much I would recommend buying a lithium ion battery as they can sit forever without changing.
@diemman705 жыл бұрын
I always use a bit of lube on everything. I believe dot 5 is hydrophobic so no need to change as often.
@barryengelhardt24292 жыл бұрын
Hey Doc can you do one for an Ultra Classic
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson2 жыл бұрын
I would rather you follow your Factory Service Manual....Doc
@recub135 жыл бұрын
Look at the chrome oxidation on that cam chest cover! Also, DOT5 turns brown pretty quickly in my experience. I dont go by the color on DOT5 but the hydroscopic meter and time in the system.
@itemps4 жыл бұрын
When should you change brake fluids doc? How many miles
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson4 жыл бұрын
Every 2 years or 10K. Sooner rather than later. When I doubt, change it. Thanks ~ Doc
@itemps4 жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanks!
@cavemantrees78295 жыл бұрын
Thanks man .
@wayneadams38034 жыл бұрын
Doc can you show how to rebuild the rear master cylinder on a 2004 dyna
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson4 жыл бұрын
No Wayne. At this time I would rather have your local dealer rebuild the master cylinder. Brakes are too important for me to explain in detail to keep you safe. Thanks ~ Doc
@brucesantacory13903 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, i Went back to a DYNA 3 weeks ago, my local Dealer found a LEFTOVER 2014 1/2 FXDL low rider , do you know if the 2014 has the same rear brake adjustment as you just showed on the 99 Dyna ? My Pedal is Too Low when i go to use the rear brakes i have to almost bend my foot parallel with my leg to get any brake action. the bike literally has 1800 miles on it, what i put on in the last 3 weeks..........Help need rear brakes (ps has ABS)
@LowCountryHarleyDavidson3 жыл бұрын
When it comes to brakes, take it to your local dealer. Especially with ABS...Doc
@brucesantacory13903 жыл бұрын
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson thanks mike doing it at dealer
@atvcowboy3443 жыл бұрын
That customer didnt take care of that bike period. Good god dude
@Running-with-skizers5 жыл бұрын
What did they do throw that bike in the ocean
@Grunt494 жыл бұрын
Can't ignore the front,the damn pot metal junk leaks.
@mountaindew80422 жыл бұрын
👀👂👍
@kurtrobinson73675 жыл бұрын
1990? Old? I guess my hog would be ancient in his mind.