Fixing My Shovelhead’s “Issues” Before Daytona... Should I Take It?

[@krogersucks45]

The lemon pledge is a old timers trick. Tell newbie's this and they look at me like I've lost my mind. LOL

[@scottjohnson-od1qk]

I know the look 😂 I discovered lemon fresh pledge in the early 80’s and been using it on my scoot’s ever since. 👍🏼

[@lawrencefranck9417]

All I use and a clean MICRO FINER CLOTH

[@EdwardAllen-e7q]

Fun to see old FLT. However the trans is a first generation 5 speed not a cowpie 4 speed. The rubber glides went to the 5 speed. The last of the hard mounted FLH were 4 speed up thru 1985. Great video.

[@dmcharley64]

That's exactly the exhaust I'm looking for for my 03 Heritage Springer...nice. I own an 80 FXB Sturgis with stock 2/1 so quiet, but love the look.

[@O-Ring11]

That's a great deal from Advan. Be careful tightening those extended screws down. The heads sometimes break off. Ask me how I know. 😢

[@wcraiderevo8078]

Definitely take that bike to Biketoberfest. I do believe I prefer the teardrop to the new air cleaner cover though. The shiny chrome goes well with the exhaust.

[@RidingintheOzarks]

I saw pics of Crackleberry, that sucks but glad you found a place to camp still.

[@FreewheelerLover]

Love the new plate on the breather!

[@stevebradburn2892]

Aww the backrest looks like a sad emoji and needs a hug 😅...it's ok I know I'm not right

[@paulwaldrop2262]

Glad to see you guys made it thru the hurricane ok.

[@SStudiopro]

That’s a sweet ride brother. I just picked up a 91 Heritage Softail. I love everything about it except for the ape Hanger bars. I spose I’ll get used to em.

[@jesstreloar7706]

17:18 I am 19 years younger than my Mom. I was whining about my aches and pains in her presence. She looked at me and in the sweetest voice I have ever heard her use, "Wait until you catch up to me." Right, she was right.

[@Jedi_CVO-RG]

Love the sound of the bike and now I have this strange craving for some potatoes 😂

[@Urfavgirl_Avani]

Mr. Monkey, hope u guys r ok!! I'm glad the hurricane hasn't done as much damage as was projected even tho it did do massive devastation!! Hope everyone evacuated and are safe!! Our prayers go and thoughts go out to yall floridians!!

[@TheOUboy]

Love the sound

[@1012kwats]

I bought a new 1979 FLH in the same color. The dealer was a close friend of mine who was honest about all the quality issues that were prevalent with AMF during that time frame. He knew I was a distance rider and suggested that we tear down the bike and go thru everything including the engine. His lead mechanic (we called them mechanics back then) focused on the engine and trans. We found the inner primary had a casting flaw and the factory had used some sealant instead of just using a good one. Lots of other problems like two different front fork springs and several loose nuts and bolts. All in all it was money well spent and the bike never let me down in 93k miles. Life got in the way and I had to sell it and missed it for over 30 years. I had several other bikes over the years but I really missed the gold color so I finally decided to make my own gold bike. I tore down a 2018 Ultra and created another gold bike that I love. By the way, 2 of my riding buddies bought 1980 FLTs and it seemed AMF's quality issues got even worse and while their bikes were certainly more comfortable to ride, they both traded them in even before a year old. Since your bike still exists, maybe the previous owners had corrected any AMF bugs it may have had. Good luck.

[@gremlyn1439]

Oh wow! Definitely flooded.

[@susandavis5833]

That's a sweet old bike! I think the mufflers are perfect now (I like sound but not so loud I can't hear anything else). You're doing it right Monk. Glad y'all didn't get hit by Milton. ❤

[@brizzle05]

Dam that bike looks good for it's age .

[@MnCz75]

I have a 1988 classic. That is the same seat on my bike only in brown that Harley offered. Hopefully you read your comments. I bought the bike new by the way.

[@CruiserDog-zd6ks]

Campground + Water = Resort. Nice.

[@michaelhurst5910]

I used to use Pledge on my car back in the 70’s

[@richardschaffling9882]

She sounds good glade to see you made it through the hurricane and the tornado up here in Tn we still have people with out water as for the pledge been using it since the sixties on cars and motorcycles and when I had a boat .Enjoy the festival

[@scruffy4647]

Cool looking bike. Mine's an 83 shovel low rider. I used to run drag pipes. I could never get my S&S tuned to where I liked it. I put on slip on mufflers and it made all the difference in the world. I also have a 2020 Sporty EVO. I've been riding my shovel since 1990. Never owned a Twin Cam or Milwaukee 8 so I don't know what I am missing. A friend of mine said you ought to get a late model, it's like putting a barcalounger recliner on your bike and cruising down the road at 100 mph. lol.

[@lonecowboyadventures]

That sounds great and the new exhaust fits it perfectly..

[@fleetkorrelljr3651]

Gonna say it's probably a wiring issue, unless the plug is melted it's hard for a short to be in the plug, maybe a wire going to the lights in the front fairing?

[@allynpinnello3012]

Glad to see y'all made it through Milton safe! I say take it! If it's too crappy out, just leave her in the rig. You gotta protect the old girl!

[@philschopshop]

On those older S&s carbs I usually change out the straight fuel inlet valve to the newer style 90 swivel so that the fuel line can go straight through between the cylinders to the petcock so brings the risk of the fuel line splitting… it’s about $30 up grade

[@murrayhelmer8941]

Hey it’s Monday and Canadian Thanks Giving today. No Frickin idea why we’re different than the States!! 🤔

[@MazzInCali]

This channel should have WAY WAY more followers.

[@jstalcup1989]

You tell the boss that she looks better in focus! She's beautiful!

[@Hrafn81]

I looked at similar things for my shovel, teardrop was only shiny part on this bike also. (Well, going to polish just to have some fun with the previous owner) Went for a Bee Blocker air filter and similar enricher knob and adjusters. Anti-depressive (bike parts) sure aren't a cheap way to get through winter!

[@williambancroft2160]

I'm glad you and the family is doing great and I hope the rest the crew from the live stream is doing well also and praying from the rest of Florida

[@quickshoe6]

You Rock Mr monkey. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@donaldmartz7256]

Much better sound.

[@coyote4936]

It sounds good

[@Sam590ss]

Since S&S switched from a fixed main air bleed jet to being able to use a main jet, they are a lot easier to dial in.

[@ElBuffalo]

Replacing the cover was a good call. Looks much better 👍

[@meandean3754]

Weed eaters and blowers and edgers oh my!

[@Sam590ss]

I've got a few Lowbrow goodies on my Softail. Good stuff man.

[@patconway6999]

Leave the bell alone, and I have a ham can for that beauty. Awesome channel. 🤘

[@motorcyclemensch]

Hey, I have a ham can air cleaner as will. Are you missing any parts for it? Were you able to get it to him?

[@homegrownson]

Never a bad day to ride a Shovelhead as long as can get her to start

[@rustyshovel8771]

Take it out and play with it…Shovel motor is the best..😊

[@paullee4042]

Good ole classic touring HD nice 👍. Id change the chain to an Oring then theres no oil mess

[@davidburchfield2720]

Love the old gold member and i do love the fish tales !!

[@seansimone-e6k]

If it’s not too late, you should make those seats look like the original seat, but of course a lot more comfortable. That would really set up Bike off.

[@davidleatherwood6228]

AdvanBlack's products look good, I'll give them that. The only problem I have with them is thar they don't make parts for Dynas, let alone older ones like mine (I have a 2003 Wide Glide) and I would love to see them make some parts for bikes mine's age, like fairings or seats and whatnot.

[@danielworsham5609]

That seat and the passenger backrest are both Harley but they came out on the 86 FLHT. I had an 85 FLHT Shriners bike and bought the 86 seat and backrest upgrade for the 85. It came with a metal plate to mount in the bottom of the trunk so you could move the trunk back a couple inches to give you room for the bigger passenger backrest.

[@philliprathke5402]

Will a Pro Monkey seat be on display at Daytona? Would like to sit on one while I'm there as this could be the seat I'm looking for.

[@MaxJW-ln4xm]

Glad you are safe

[@daledahlman9629]

I like the shovel, I have a 84 super glide shovel. Thanks for sharing your videos

[@neildewitt2869]

In my opinion, a CV carb sucks and I'd trash it before anything else. I'm not a fan of that ugly carb cover! I have a 1984 FXRT mid year with EVO. Anything i can help with, let me know! I see some gray in that beard. They say the brain is the first to start going at 50. Be careful! Love you bro! 😅

[@fader2701]

My garage has the same issue yours does. (this isnt meant as a dig) But sometime, could you do a garage organization system or something. Give some of us an idea of how you take a pile of seats/helmets/old parts and make them findable and organized?

[@blackfootnativeMT]

The seat looks kool monkey gold member looks good hope to see ya do neat stuff with It

[@vdubpowered]

I had plans to go to my temper fest I end up canceling because I wasn’t sure how the road conditions would be in Florida. We live in Georgia and lost power for four days and had a tree fall in our driveway as well.

[@dr.shorty8765]

Check the air in your tires while you're at it

[@Grumpyoldman60-]

If you find a lanai roof in your neck of the woods with a HD wind chime hit me up I need it back... seriously.

[@fq7879]

Is the rear chain enclosed?

[@vdubpowered]

I had plans to go to biketoberfest I ended up canceling because I wasn’t sure how the road conditions would be in Florida. We live in Georgia and lost power for four days and had a tree fall in our driveway as well.

[@Ron-sn7om]

Old shovels just sound better

[@coyote4936]

Potato potato

[@fleetkorrelljr3651]

S&S carbs are probably the easiest carb out there to tune?

[@Atlasmehd]

Wait…was that a giant chicken? lol I have one by the road too.

[@johnhoward7466]

I got a 96 heritage. Do any of your signature seats fit that?

[@Crashking14]

I was able to find a ham can pretty cheap just use some 000 steel wool and shined it up and made a bracket and put it on my 2014 103 HO Road King and I converted the plate to say 1688 cubic centimeter

[@davidbunting6582]

Still waiting for the Adam Sandoval, Shadetree Surgeon, and Professional Monkey vintage bike USA tour! Make it happen, the people have spoken!

[@randybickley1864]

Shovelhead Bike Night at The Other Place on Nova in Holly Hill. Wednesday Night

[@Shtevelhead]

2(?) quick hits with a ballpeen would let that PBR choke knob fit. Make it your own.

[@FloridaBoilermaker]

Wouldn't be a monkey vid without the background noises

[@loricksix]

I think the fish tails make it.

[@fader2701]

Lake Cakleberry

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

Can’t find the guy who makes the carb nobs ? Can you send me his information please

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

instagram.com/tanks_fordays?igsh=c3BjN29oYmd2NDAx

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

@@ProfessionalMonkey Thank you

[@ringo666]

I like using Armor All tire cleaner (everywhere but seat, brake rotors & tire tread of course). Leaves a slick surface that makes cleaning easier.

[@whiskeybentleyandhellbound73]

Your brain isn't ready because it's not properly lubricated...shots.

[@kathylittman6573]

Mr. professional monkey, you need to invest in a lift.

[@williamanthony5021]

SURE WHAD DA FUGG

[@gregevaldez2284]

Air Filter man Come On sore spot