FIRST RIDE: Adventure Sportster Build on a Budget

[@sharkboy_twentytwo8155]

I was out on the Murder Glide 2 weeks back, and I stopped at one of the local Harley shops in the Houston area. They were having a huge charity event with hundreds of bikes. As I was talking with one of the both managers, I started talking about Forgotten Angels. I channeled my inner Shadetree, and rambled off the entire mantra by memory. I may not have purchased a raffle yet, but I did in fact spread the word.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

You rock man!

[@Pstoneboi]

woah, a fellow houstonian! stay safe, brotha! See you in the streets

[@guillermo6272]

@@Pstoneboi I’m from Houston too!!

[@bike.rebel2297]

Hey neighbor. Also a Houston resident ✌️

[@sharkboy_twentytwo8155]

@@bike.rebel2297 Where do you normally cruise in H-Town?

[@Poisonpointt]

Buddy of mine has a sliverwing that he made into a bobber. Stripped it bare and took all the touring stuff off of it, thing is sick and is deceptively quick. Those bikes are definitely hampered by all the touring gear, covers, and fairings.

[@ilovecake50]

I remember once I'd just replaced the tyre, chain and sprockets on my xj600 and I'd got 1/4mile down the road on a 125 mile ride and realised I hadn't tightened the rear wheel. Ever since then the anxiety of "have I put this thing back together properly" has been very real

[@benderbender1233]

yeah braking @ 55mph is really tricky wen ya 4get to torque ur axel, eye kno! 🤘😬

[@bbidnick]

Hey Josh - don't know if that carb has the bits in the right places, but a very popular carb mod for KLR650s is to drill out the brass plug over the air/fuel mix screw, and replace it with a long thumbscrew that you can adjust without any tools. If you're going to do the Trans-America trail and find yourself at any significant altitude you might want to have the ability to dial in a better mix to keep yourself going.

[@masterofnonetv8361]

Make sure you have the right squirter and that cam adjusted correctly in relation to the pump rod on that carb, the cam may not be hitting the pump rod soon enough and that could cause a bog when you first hit the throttle. I have that carb on my sporty.

[@MrGixxer1300r]

Go to Home Depot buy some brass washers that just fit over your carb needle. Add a shim under the needle one at a time until the stumble goes away. Another thing to consider is after you go on your dirt ride and you service Old Dirty Bastard you might consider boring the stock cylinders and adding a set of 1200 pistons for a little torque.

[@ejdtm]

Adding a steering dampener was probably the best thing I did to my dirtbike. Back in the hare scramble days

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[@brandonmacon3317]

I know you love all bikes and your wing's but.... I also know you missed them sweet vibrations backed by the sound of thunder ⚡🤘. Welcome back to the Hog life baby. You put a smile on Barf Party's face today budro 💯

[@georgeperkins4171]

You sound like a harley ad.

[@nickeisner4704]

I love the dirtster! Can’t wait to see it off road 🤘🏻

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[@tennwingman3350]

Build and enclosure for that air compressor and it will be much quieter. No compressor is quiet. I had two of the 250 Gal. compressor in my shop in a back room and you could tell when they kicked on even when you were in the parking lot. Be safe, have fun.

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[@brianchenock5762]

Audio is a huge part of YT videos for me, and probably for a lot of people, so hearing you rip on a Harley again is extremely pleasing lol

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[@Recycledhooligan]

Well missed it live, but watched it.there’s few KZbin videos that hold my interest.your’s shadetree continues to do so.

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[@KenpachiZarakiX]

Get you some double take mirrors, that way if you crash, all you gotta do it bend them back. Not budget by any means because they're expensive but has definately saved me a few bucks when I ate it in the dirt a few times.

[@motoxer5272]

HOW TO FIX YOUR CARB! Go up one size on your pilot jet to fix the lean conditions you’re experiencing while taking off. If you think its lagging past half throttle try raising your carb needle a notch (if applicable) or going up one size on the main jet. Should be pretty easy to do since its only one carb...

[@AndroidAppGuy]

^^ What Motoxer said.

[@oldninjarider]

Wow! a sportster project that doesn't take forever. Congratulations!

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[@rimaspazereckas2748]

The natural thing...check primary chain and drive belt tension...my personnel experience is if one or both are wrong...then sporties (maybe even big twin) drive chain/belt are adjusted wrong...and not being a willing mistake...

[@KevinFreist]

enlarge vacuum hole in the slide of the c v carb. all the response you want. can slightly shimm the needle also to adjust a/f. mines been trouble free ever since .30 minute job if you're slow and costs only shims washers .

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[@ashpunting]

Yes I agree the bike looks great with the single dial I like lot and with the footpegs being so high it will make it harder to stand up on the pegs from the sitting position 😀 👍🏾

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[@masked3207]

Stock dual sport and adv bikes have pegs that are like MX pegs but with rubber inserts but you have to buy it off a parts bike or on eBay as an oem replacement part and retrofit them to the bike

[@bmp72]

When you raise up the back of a bike the front gets more and more twitchy. Try setting less preload on the back to lower the rear, or try it loaded down with the luggage you'll be taking on the trip. I always adjust the rear preload based on how the front end feels...

[@chopperjohn9977]

Drill a small hole in lever just short of your bar ends. If you drop the bike the lever can brake at hole leaving enuff to get back into a town

[@chrismcgill1466]

We can't wait for the campout we are riding down that week and thanks bro for the info we got appointments set up at 1603 tattoo

[@mikescribe]

It's funny as I was looking at compressors recently and almost pulled the trigger on a California "quiet" one. Glad to know I made the right decision.

[@timecklund7685]

All balls steering head bearings. Grind down the steering stop for more left/right bar movement.

[@timecklund7685]

Josh, see below. Someone is using your bike giveaway to try and scam $ for shipping.

[@Will8022000]

Increase the low jet on the carb will eliminate the off idle spit.

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[@thebeardedguyjefflawless5887]

Dude I know you say you're bad people doing good things, but man you're all amazing in my book!!! Keep doing what you do and stay awesome.

[@liamfoley4452]

I think that RSC lever and perch would be great for the FXR cause based on the shinny bits I’m assuming it’ll have more power which means more clutch clamping force and it’ll just make it that much better. That is if it’s not too good for the old girl

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Good idea!

[@AstoldbytimYT]

I know this video is from a while ago. But I heard what you said in the first 1:32 seconds you didn’t go out on the bike because you had too many drinks while working on the damn thing. More biker boys need to hear that shade tree. You just got a sub for life ✌️

[@scottmcneil4598]

Just wanted to throw a quick word out of how inspirational you guys are. Not only do I own two gold wings now but I donated to forgotten angels and that is the first time I've donated anything in many many years. I do hope that you guys make it up to Northern California at some point to check out the redwood trees as it is like flying speeder bikes in Return of the Jedi while blasting through the old growth. Anyway thank you so much for the content and the entertainment it's like hanging out with friends when I watch Shadetree Army I hope to make it down to the Dirty Shame and party with you guys at some point but I'm on the opposite end of the country. I got a small Burger Joint appears called Papa wheelies that needs me. You guys come through you got a meal on me and a place to stay. Thanks again for the inspiration and keep up the good work! Cheers to all

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Sorry for the typos LOL I did not proofread

[@davestuart1581]

Check the compensator sprocket on Cheylessis sporty. Hard to find N is a sign of wear on it and it could do serious damage in a short time. Good luck!

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[@BryanDixon85]

Great video. I met you outside the shame today. I'll stop by when open next time!

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[@Servant_of_Christ]

Man... I don't get notified about your new video's anymore... This is how much I've missed...

[@jnault6441]

I'm working on the plans for the October campout. Taking the bike from the most northeast point of CONUS to the Keys, the southern point with a stop at Forgotten Angels campout. Just waiting on the dates (ish) to request at work.

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[@Ed-ty1kr]

I have to hit a mile of loose sugar sand to leave or come back to my property, with sportbike tires, so I know alot about a V-twin in dirt. And let me tell you, there is a reason that a common crank pin Harley Davidsons win flat track races, or anything where you need traction when you twist the throttle, yes even drag racing. Wana drift your bike.. try it on a Harley Davidson, you will be plesantly surprised.

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[@JordanRay]

Looks great man, good job. Looking forward to the next phase.

[@willgallatin2802]

You may need to extend the front fork tubes to account for the raised rear end. That will however have a negative effect on the turning radius. Though it should give a bit more ground clearance. May be cheaper to put a 21" on the front, and see how it reacts.

[@ghuber480]

even with the new carb , since you improved the breathing and exhaust, you need to re-jet it. it is spitting and hesitating because it is lean.

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[@peterwilisch1329]

I know it sounds weird but I would have the Key for the sportster by itself. No additional rings or keys with it causing it to be bouncing in the wind. I had inconsistent running/missing/ignition on a fuel injected sportster and it was suggested to take all the stuff off the key ring. The wind bouncing all the key stuff around was responsible for the problem. I thought no way, but I tried it and it worked. Sportster have idiosyncrasies and I do realize the generation makes a difference, perhaps it will not be a problem for you. I had a 2009 and a 2008 later models then yours. One after market headlight I bought had a problem, a gas cap also had a problem but once I found the right one, the bikes ran very well.

[@James-sir]

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[@davidfellows6250]

if your gonna take it off road put a bash plate on and some hand guards. you may even want to put a steering damper on.

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[@bamills6771]

The BMW adventure GS group is riding out at Bone Valley MX park -on the 20th. its $ 15 to get in- we will be there at 9 am

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey bro As far as not having enough turning on the sportster, just grind down the fork stops off of the triple trees to make it able to turn more. Easy fix, just make sure you're not pinching any cables. Good luck

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[@yescavol1637]

Wow. Something isn’t right, because this Dirtster project seems to be working on the first try unlike the journey with the Willam Dafoe’s the Green Goblin. I’m impressed!

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[@joshuatalbot1849]

Sup man! Just wanted to say that your video's are something to look forward to. Thanks for the great content and a helluva effort, you have adopted voluntarily, to the forgotten angels foundation! Got got my tickets and will be waiting on your call a couple short weeks from now🤘🏻😝

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[@MostlyInteresting]

Finally a set of Harley pipes I actually like. Way back in the day I had super traps on my Honda interceptor.

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[@petermurphy7901]

Put a slightly larger rear sprocket on the dirtster for more low end torque. I did that on an 02 Suzuki sv650, found the rev limiter real quick in first gear.

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[@petermurphy7901]

What is this? 👆

[@hooligantherapy9776]

From experience pull all those spikes out and locktight them I have had a few of them vibrate themselves out from vibrating on my Harley

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[@juliancrooks3031]

Good to see you on a Harley again.

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[@davedaehn7638]

You need to do a campout in April. We have to much snow in Wisconsin in March to ride our bikes down.

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[@coyster530]

I like your town motto it sounds kind of like ours come on vacation leave on probation return on a violation that's just the way it goes

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[@guyverney3606]

Hi Josh This is the first time I have commented on your channel although I have been following you and Chey for quite a while now. Been watching all your Hare Scrambles and I am so impressed. I just loved your attitude and approach to something that was way out of your comfort zone. When are you gonns do some more? Do one on the Dirtster yhat would be impressive. Many thanks from the UK. Guy

[@GeFeldz]

The old air/oil straight 4 bikes do sound really cool!

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[@burryhulbertjr1429]

Oh,collapsible folding mirrors a must. U will put it down. For sure. And sum cheaply charly hand grip guards. ! Trust me. Busted knuckles are for sure garrentee! But u getting it going.

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[@burryhulbertjr1429]

This Barry Charles Hulbert Jr. In response to email

[@waynedavis7245]

I love the sound of a cabrated v-twin .

[@RyDawg1904]

Going down to road mentally going over final check list of parts that needs torqued 😂. Most of the time on a carb 0 to 1/4 throttle would be air adjustment screw.

[@atrain882]

I love the ODB name Ol’ Dirty Bastard one of the greatest rappers ever

[@cameronmay230]

For steering lock. Have the bump stops been grinded down. That may give you extra angle. Cheap but works in my experience

[@DuartesGarage]

Higher rear suspension shortens your wheel base by minimal amounts, but all the little will give you a slightly better turning radius Cheap way to do this the Bung King Swingarm lift kit, if they have one for your application As far as the front end ionknow Drop triples? Steering stabilizer? I’ve never even been on a dirt bike so don’t hold me to it lmao

[@rimaspazereckas2748]

The vibes from a sporty still are happening...even on my 2014 xl1200c, converted to soild mount using low brow customs kit...they seemed to rubber mount engines to reduce the harley experience...

[@manosmilonakis6056]

This exhaust system is a piece of art!

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[@crustycoyote6009]

If the foot pegs do cause to much vibration, check out some adv pegs. There are a lot with rubber inserts that can be removed.

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[@williamsnyder9103]

One of the best donations I've ever given.

[@dragkid185]

Try adjusting the starting point for the accelerator pump.

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[@peterwilisch1329]

It sure looks good.

[@jamesminor9114]

I love the outro song! I spit pop across the room when i first heard that!

[@harleyadam4813]

Pack spare clutch and throttle cables. They don't take up much space and you'd wish you had them if you were in a pinch.

[@kevinedwards4253]

Go up a size on idle jet and neddile up one clip try neddle first

[@jay34ever54]

A great maiden voyage for the dirtster

[@chukhentcy5642]

Josh, I'm tellinya, your California air compressor is defunctive! Send it in for warranty repairski cuz she's a no right. (And who knows? It may blow up on ya, if you don't.) It should operate whisper quiet, like mine does ;-)

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[@atrain882]

I think you should’ve put a 1200 piston in jug set up on it just to be on the safe side

[@thatbuelldude189]

A hooligan kit isnt too expensive to be honest

[@atrain882]

@@thatbuelldude189 Just buy a Centre mid 90s 1200 jugs and pistons they’re everywhere for sale for two or 300 bucks in your done fucked a hooligan kit it’s expensive because it’s brand new with high compression pistons which you could also do by the 1200 jugs used in Bayou set a high compression pistons problem solve brother I got your back anytime I know how to make power

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@@atrain882 or do what i did and buy a tubeframe buell Cheap as fuck and plenty of power

[@atrain882]

@@thatbuelldude189 Fucking spellcheck fucked everything up on it

[@atrain882]

@@thatbuelldude189 Supposed to say bicep a mid 90s 1200 drugs off eBay and buy said a new pistons anywhere online cheap and Wala there’s your fucking 1200 boat everything back up using the 883 heads and you’re done Stock 1200 power

[@beercheersrccrawlers]

Try looking at factory pegs for a Suzuki DR400Z. They have a removable rubber block in the center...might be the "in-between"..also cheap on ebay.

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[@brandonmacon3317]

Out cruising on my lowrider and see this when I stopped. Hot damn

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Ride safe!

[@hashria]

I love that you are creating a Dirtster and making some great content..... my thought though is why don't you fix the Multi-Stada and use it for your tour across the TransAmerica trail?

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Just seems like waaaay more fun on a sporty :)

[@hashria]

@@shadetreesurgeon For sure it's going to make some great content!! I'm looking forward to the episodes, keep it STRANGE!!

[@darkiee69]

It'll probably cost more to fix the multi strada than to build the dirtster too.

[@97delkron]

I installed a super trap on my ol fxr and it would start and idle but fall on face once under a load. I wound up ordering another package of discs an spacing all discs with small washer and it ran great. It was also 96” with higher comp pistons so not quite a stock 883. You could maybe space a few out and see if it makes a difference. Also… the pipes burnt the **ck outta several riding pants and rain suits till I wrapped em. I can’t imagine the burn they would give a fellow riding off during a drop or crash. Definitely wrap em! I still liked that super trap so much I kept the pipe after selling bike. Still sittin on shelf.

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[@hillbilly8336]

Nice job on the Dirtster. Reminds me of a 60's scrambler.

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[@jered2177]

Nice build, time to get fxr back on the road

[@rimaspazereckas2748]

Following this series...you are making my wallet very...very...very light...for my 2014 xl1200c...

[@TheDanebiker]

Nice timing just spend hours doing oil change and polishing my old Honda chopper vt1100 😖 time for some shadetree surgeon

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[@TheDanebiker]

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[@papap.8006]

Josh coming down for bike week and will be over in Tampa on the 9th of March. Would like to ride over to the forgotten Angels and donate some cash and hope to meet You Dave Cindy and Chey if possible. We have the Trike in the trailer with us. Just want to help be apart of what you good people are doing. Hope to see you all.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Come on down!

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@@shadetreesurgeon See you next week!

[@engir63]

I think you could use some off road bars those are to low and perhaps a larger tank?

[@phildiegidio4658]

Wrap the pipes. You don’t need to create any brush fires. But I like them.

[@johntherevalator7710]

Trying to pull tires off of my vtx to put my brand new tires on and the damn bolt on my rear caliper just stripped. Nothing can ever be easy.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Sorry to hear that man!

[@whataboutbobyt]

Digging the outro

[@uberDoward]

Josh, check out the Kuryakyn mini floorboards for something with some rubber...

[@2weelfvr]

How is the gearing? You probably won't have to worry about the steering angle if your gearing is low enough for "walking" the bike through obstacles. Good luck man! Fun to watch your adventures!

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[@squirellynutts]

Tuned the carb for "ethanol" i see 😃 excellent stuff and excellent vid!!!

[@rocket3me695]

Jerry rig a KLR fairing to the front for maximum dad action 😎

[@tommyc9659]

Sounds good 👍

[@jaratt85]

Did you put oil in your air compressor? Some of those aren't shipped with oil in them and that could explain part of why it's so loud. I'd suggest taking that skid plate and having it Line-X'd so it helps with impact and abrasion resistance.. because you are definitely going to bash it where you're going.

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[@davidsondan7471]

Me and Austin are packing for the trip. We got headsets for the ride down there. Trying to figure out how they work

[@thattrikeguy9978]

My dad had an 83 650 silverwing. They just sound like that

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[@byrondaniel4410]

That turned out so good wheels and tire combo excellent when I had a sporty why did I not have that exhaust

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[@bryonkidder6199]

I'm one who believes all Sportsters should have a hardtail frame because they're all cool when they gotta hardtail frame...lol If you have fun on that thing, then keep having fun...lol A 1200 cc jug & piston kit is a must upgrade for an 883, it doesn't even feel like the same bike after. I've put 80,000 miles on mine since I upgraded...lol Stay safe!

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[@kristophertrout7328]

Little wider bars for more leverage might help controlling your rake.

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[@gokaneinthemembrane2745]

"Not a piece of rubber on this thing ". Now named the Raw Dogster!

[@ejdtm]

For some reason I think Buell has peg mounts that are back a little.

[@travisprince1701]

I have those same exact amazon Mx pegs on my dyna, love them to death but! You’ve gotta take all the studs out and red locktite them. I’d say that conservatively, half of the studs on each on had ZERO thread locker and where maybe hand tight.

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[@NAguitarist]

Same. First time I realized that I was doing 80 on a back road and the peg started rolling under my feet. 😬

[@frankfedewa9769]

There are two different types of mirrors on the dirtster

[@TheWurks]

First class build my friend, loving the bike!

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[@mikcrone]

The noisy air compressor sounds just like Detroit Rock City by Kiss. I honestly thought it was the start of the song. 😂