Harley Been Sitting 12 Years | Will It Start? | Budget Rebuilds

This is a one owner Harley that has been sitting for twelve years. Think we can get it running?
Harley Parts We Use Often:
Road King Seat ebay.us/qezI0R
Bike Cleaner ebay.to/3opQO8n
Chrome Cow Bells ebay.to/3dVEW9q
Black Cow Bells ebay.to/37BabWg
23” Front Fender ebay.to/2Nv9Rhg
LED Headlight ebay.to/2mZoPBP
Trim Ring Bezel for Headlight ebay.to/2mYwxfo
Tail Lights ebay.to/2oCUBVq
21" Harley Wheel ebay.to/3kUtdeb
Harley Bags ebay.to/2nRAPFK
21 " Front Tire ebay.to/34UPHWG
Harley Seat ebay.to/2oyShyT
Fender ebay.to/2nWJHKr
Fairing ebay.to/2mYD89E
Harley Wheel ebay.to/2nJjBKZ
Tour Pack ebay.to/2ZYxNgI
Lowering Lift Kit ebay.to/2ovBHjB
Signal Module ebay.to/2nVm6tr
License Plate Eliminator ebay.to/2nSAm6k
23" Chrome Wheel ebay.to/3oVXjQT
23" Tire ebay.to/3jQ2aix
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[@FlatBroke612]

I’ve got a 75 super glide that sat in a shed for about 18 years. Carb clean and ignition she fired right up.

[@GunnyZneedsbeer]

Proof positive, even a blind squirrel can find a nut. Congratulations good score

[@firefightr_spike3846]

Oh that glorious feeling of buying a non-running bike, getting it running, and then being able to take it on its first ride. Nothing else like it. That was my story with the first bike I ever had and watching this straight up gives me nostalgia to that time in my life. Love it!!

[@lawrencetrevor617]

What a lovely Electra Glide, the vintage radio is superb [ always lusted after one back in the day ]. Classic FL handlebars, the rear light bar is super, i still have one on my studio shelf that I got from Robisons HD in Daytona in 1981. I had 1977 and 81 Electra Glides, the 77 1200 ran well but the 81 spat and sneezed straight off the showroom floor, that was cured by fitting a Bendix carb and ditching that awful ' lunch box ' air cleaner that came on new 81 FLs. This classic just needs some TLC and a few engine mods, hope nobody puts ape hangers on it. A Classic Dresser !

[@andriessluiter4269]

Keihin carb is a nice one. Easy to tune right. No need for an S&S. Overrated and makes a shovel to run rich. Make sure you clean that Keihin , ultrasound cleaning is great. Get an rebuild kit and you are golden. Also clean the oil tank. Oil for diesel engines, make sure you get heavy weight, is OK. We / I ran/run our shovels with single 50 weight oil. When hot weather with STP or Bardahl. The original oil filter , in the oiltank, is not to good. You might change it fot an external automotive one. There are kits for that. Please do not power wash again. You will open a “ can of worms” doing that. Also you need to check on wheel, front fork, and swingarm bearings. Also make sure that your battery is charging. The ground of the charging regulator , via the bottom of it connecting to frame, can corrode and it will blow up your system. Make extra ground via one of the 2 screws and a wire to frame. Also go over the brake system. You got to change the brake fluids. Them shovels are getting a bit rare nowadays. They have there quirks but if set up right they are lovely bikes to ride.

[@roadkingjim3818]

Love the old classic Harleys, all the history behind them.

[@sprezzatura8755]

Beautiful old Shovelhead. A few years later the Evolution came out and Harley was back! But I think AMF started the development of the Evolution motor. Please keep parts and dirty hands off that perfect white saddle! Get an ultrasonic cleaner at Harbor Freight and clean that carburetor properly. No need to buy new.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Love these old bikes and enjoy seeing them brought back to life. It actually sounded pretty good there. It will just take a little TLC to get it back up and running.

[@putinhuilo01]

I love motorcycles, especially the old ones from 1959-1970, they are like living ones, bringing them back to life is a divine thing.🔥🔥🔥👍🐱‍🏍

[@stevegoetsch2984]

Dude it's a shovel, a shovel will always run especially when someone like you knows what to do with them! I love em!

[@jt9498]

Reminds me of my first Harley...'78 Electra Glide. Bought it brand new for $7500 Canadian. Traveled across Canada from one end to the other on it. Even pulled a small trailer at one point! Loved that bike.

[@tomboone201]

It's a shovelhead .. it'll run if your not a RUB or credit card biker .. went to 100th on my shovel .. I was definitely out of place with the clip on ponytails and the smell of new leather in the air ... I build that bike in my sleep and still run them today! Dumped the twin cam junk and picked up a 95 Evo decker as a replacement ... Going through it now so I could if I wanted to ride to Cali ( nope never again) and only change oil in Colorado.. last of the good ones and by far the best engine built

[@lionelborges8094]

Lionel here in central California. What you have there is a 1978 1/2, 75th anniversary, 80 cubic inch FL. I know because I have one in the same color. Yours has more of the original parts than mine. I've had mine over 35 years and have never seen one in a museum or in a collection. The only 2 others that I've seen were in rough shape. Rare to find one so complete. That should have intake o-rings and Harley still makes them. They're better than the bands. I have the service and owners manuals, plus an unassembled model. Enjoy.

[@5thgeneration449]

I have a 1989 FLHTCU just like it and love it From JAPAN 🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

[@caspar0777]

12 years old is brand new for me. My 1974 shovelhead, kick start only, starts everytime when I want. Great bike, just keep them running, they diserve. Cheers from France

[@carmenandthedevil2804]

This is a 76 Shovel. Not 12 years old.

[@joshsutcliffe6099]

I have 6 bikes but they are all kawasaki and suzuki. I buy em and fix them up. Sell.them for cheap to help people get out and enjoy motorcycles. I absolutely love it. I've always wanted a harley though. One day

[@rhodeisland_roadking]

Not that its a huge difference but I tend to use some fogging oil in the cylinders and let that soak in case the rings are stuck and to add some protection for the walls on initial startup.

[@martinwall7297]

Rebuild kit for the kienin carb, or an S&S carb, flush wt. Diesel fuel, use diesel oil in motor for a few 100 mils, but flush the oil tank first wt. diesel fuel, add marvel mystery oil in everything than flush. when running seafoam in gastank.

[@troygreen-gw9uq]

I got a real chuckle when you drained the stinky gas into the container then left it under your nose while you fiddled around with the petcock! lol

[@rustyrims05]

That’d be treasure to me. I recently scored a 1954 Norton ES2 put away in a shed in 1986. A thousand kicks to un wet sump it, fresh petrol and it fired second kick. Happiness.

[@rockbay79]

I really enjoy watching your videos! What I enjoy the most is your "average guy" approach to repairing and customizing these HD Baggers. I try my best to maintain my 1994 HD Heritage Softail Classic, but at 61 years old it is getting more and more difficult. Now, I mostly take Sunday rides. No more long rides. I really respect your skills and if I may, your wife is beautiful! You are one lucky dude! Take care and stay safe. I wish you only success and peace in your life!

[@rockbay79]

@@codyhatch4607 Well, consider this. I was born in 1961. I graduated High School in 1979 at the age of 17. My graduating class had a total of 29 students. Of these 29 students 7 have passed away. So, is 61 old? I'm not sure, but I do have a long list of friends and relatives that never made it to 61 years old.

[@rogershinton7483]

I still ride my 94 Heritage that I had since new and I'm 68. Of course longer rides are my 17 ultra.

[@MrAmartin8]

The off idle stumble is prolly the accelerator pump not working . The stock carbs work great when clean and assembled correctly . And rebuilding is much cheaper than replacing with an over priced S/S . Completely disassemble and boil it in a pot of water and blow out with carb cleaner .... Should work fine if all the settings are correct . Good luck ...

[@58dorsett]

+1 for rebuilding the carb. That's a Keihin CV carburetor, I have one on my 77 flh which is now a 93" sidewinder, and works well. Had it dyna tuned, and tech said it is running equivalent, or better than a S&S B series.

[@rickhenderson13]

@@58dorsett Looks more like a Keihin butterfly carb to me, which would have been stock on a 78. The CV would be a good upgrade

[@dermotgillespie9030]

@@rickhenderson13 I have an original 1980 Electra glide classic with a butterfly keihin on it. As far as I know it’s the original carb. Everyone tells me it should be a CV. What do you think. Could it be a parts bin build? Also the silencers are stamped 1979.

[@rickhenderson13]

@@dermotgillespie9030 I really don't know, maybe a previous owner changed it or like you said maybe they found some in an old parts bin

[@johntramburg3278]

@@dermotgillespie9030 Big Twins didn’t get the CV carb from the factory until 1990.

[@fps636]

Ah, good old Shovels!

[@lewhanna6112]

I worked for my local Harley dealer when that bike was new, we had serious problems with the valves sticking in the guides. Accepted fix was replacing valves with Manley stainless valves and bronze guides. The original carb should be a keihin, great carbs when clean and adjusted properly. S&S is a good carb, will just require some tuning to get it right. Love that FLH.

[@ogles824]

Love these old Harleys. Love seeing this one up and running. I wouldn’t have pressure washed it though. You’ll get water in places it shouldn’t be and this could be part of your problems…….

[@tomboone201]

Never power wash anything older then a Evo.. they don't seem to like that .. lost a tranny that way ..filled it up with water and had to totally rebuild it

[@lassassin2239]

🤣 love the way this dude is literally just taste testing and smelling by accident

[@jeffhaines1169]

My nephew and I got a super sport shovel tore down and up and running in one week ? New rubbers and a lot of deep cleaning! Awesome experience!!

[@tmar0075]

I have a 89 ultra classic n my son has a 92 sport glide..Evo's of course great vintage bikes..keep em rolling..😀

[@andrewdunn4768]

Damn that bike has class and soul love these old bikes being brought back to life

[@markwilliamson2795]

The song , American Woman ...by The Guess who....goes well with the cleaning of this old Harley...Another old Dude passes away another old Harley comes up for sale...life moves fast people..I agree with ride them till you can't , then hold them till you can't...would be nice to have a family member take her over if you have that..

[@cameronbartley6139]

My 81 shovel popped and spit, I put a S&S super b on it and it ran great

[@kylegreen3728]

I love the sound of a Shovelhead!!

[@janblake9468]

I worked for a So Cal H-D dealer from the late 1960's to mid 1970's., the AMF years. AMF made Harleys were not good. Quality control must have been poor. We'd find gravel inside the crankcases. My personal bike was a pre-AMF 1969 Sporty.

[@motorcyclegarage2307]

That is a gem of a find. Cheers Rich

[@ThrottleResponse]

my neighbors Harley coughed like that all the time. In the 18 years i heard that bike, it always sounded like that😆. It would always stall out on him after a hanful of those coughs after idling.

[@nilseckerbom6826]

I like Japanese buike , but this for sure is a nice bike

[@dogboyendicott5211]

I’m glad to see this old girl back on the road, running that’s where it belongs

[@bm7760]

I have a 78.5 EG. It has a S&S Super B. Runs like a Swiss watch.

[@twinsmotogarage1866]

Cool! Would like to see what it takes for you to get it running right

[@briquetaverne]

I bought a left over 1977 Harley full dresser in 1978. Every year after the first season's worth of driving, I winterize and put the bike in a clean, dry area. It would not start the following year. So what I did was buy a 50 foot skiing tow rope and tie one end to my neighbor's tow hitch on his car, then the other end (almost to the rope's end) one loop around the bike's left side front crash bar and hold the loose end as I straddled the bike. With ignition on, we would slowly roll forward until I was doing about 25 MPH. I would shift the bike into second and slowly engage the clutch so as to not jolt the bike. The bike would belch and fart as I let the rope completely escape the crash bar. It was all that was needed and for the rest of the season the bike started up normally. I rode in until 1983 then my wife-to-be said, "I want a house" and the bike was sold and that was that. 15 Years later, she got the house... and its contents and the Lincoln, and my boat. But I go the Wrangler & dog!

[@hvfd1221]

Id love to have one like that, being its n My birth year!

[@EarlGuyton425]

I wouldnt be afraid to buy a harley like that one at all if the price was right. That engine is tight. What that bike needs is a good mikuni carburetor on it. Or the cleaning of that current carb would also be okay. Other than that an oil change and purge and oil refill and it would probably go anywhere

[@mikeklakowicz1186]

Another thing is when a bike sat for ten years with gas in the tanks it evaporated the gas and the carb gums up that's why I always and I mean always shut my peacock off and run it dry running the carb dry then drain my tanks also another thing is the points get pitted sitting need to be cleaned and addressed and that bike will run like a million dollars ps I can hear the the timing is pretty much on so pretty much clean that carb better and points and that bike will run like gold I own a 72 flh and every season I shut my peacock down while running and my car never fails good luck my friend

[@lepe7841]

Love to see old shovels come back to life!

[@tls3067]

It should start!!

[@xyz_chain4199]

would be a dream come true getting one of these, good shit

[@hombreguerro4767]

I’m in love 😍 with the blonde🤣 no seriously tho that bike is bitching I’ll come buy it right now

[@bradleyyounger8499]

that think is beautiful. that would be one to stash back just the way it is. if it was mine I would get it sorted mechanically and just ride it every now and then. beautiful. most shovelheads have been chopped and cut up now. finding one complete and original never happens lol

[@johnvargo5538]

I’ve been looking for an old shovel head classic /. Untouched and put away for years ! As i really enjoy getting them up and running again , I’m 64 years old as of yesterday , and i am pretty sure that i have room for a couple more older bikes ! I really enjoyed your channel , and these bikes are getting harder to find out here in Saskatchewan Canada ! Have a great day !!!

[@__Gw]

The wash brought it to life Triple 6 mafia!

[@physiciansassist1]

Admire your hustle bro

[@Rick-Williams59]

That's a nice old bike. And you can buy those petcock screens individually, I keep a couple on hand for repairing older bikes.

[@southernshooter]

Fuel cleaner in the tank and spray cleaner right into the carb might help.

[@stevetyler3016]

There’s something special about cleaning a bike that’s been abandoned. Giving it life again I guess !!!

[@RainyRider1970]

I enjoyed that. Lol. Good video, man.

[@paulvanbrug491]

I wouldn't let you fix my wheelbarrow,,,✌️

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Aww good thing we don’t want to 😁

[@daviddraper6240]

Great looking bike. May need carb rebuild.

[@dougpaust4709]

Rebuild or clean carb properly with carb cleaner and air compressor and change plugs. May want to check ignition points in cone. Run like new

[@threeboardsfour]

Go through all the electrics with a mutlimeter checking resistance along cables and across connectors. Have a can of contact cleaner handy and a brass wire brush etc handy. You'll find lots of small oxidisation which isn't causing you a problem yet.... First few hundred miles on this are going to get all the problems coming out. Intake seals are definitely a good call, once you have the tank off go through everything under there that you can access. It'll save you going back in again and again.

[@frankfurther3828]

Try to save and re-use the stock original petcock. Better than the aftermarket one you ordered.

[@joekelly9555]

That bike wants to run. Shovels are great motors. You can get it running right. Check to make sure it's got oil returning to the oil tank while it's running. Good luck and a nice shovelhead Harley.

[@cameronbartley6139]

Put un S&S ON IT

[@andrewsumner5388]

This was awesome to watch. I have a 1999 electra glide classic with 1200 original miles however it’s fuel injected and hasn’t run since the early 2000’s !… I wish you guys lived closer I could use a hand !..

[@donrice8026]

its nothing a stand alone ing. and a swap meet intake& carb wont fix easy peasy HAPPY TRAILS

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I hit a 75 and a 73 and a 77 the 75 was a police bike. Which meant that it was no different the other bikes except it was white LOL

[@tunerjaya]

thank you for the video you provide. I learned a lot from you. greetings from Indonesia

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Love to have that one ....

[@louieysursa5996]

Nice old harley and a gorgeous little wife ,living good.

[@333jmz]

hell yeah it runs i want to buy that shit

[@joesbuell]

Very cool survivor bike 👍

[@BLAZE-oq7md]

Been awhile since communicating with you..glad your fine..nice scooter..I'd buy if price nice..😉Peace

[@ericmartin6657]

That is one nice bike!

[@morrisdennis]

Alot of great advice in the comments 👌

[@bobberguy1]

Karl Childers once said, "It ain't got no gas in it".

[@mattovictimcycles1334]

This is what I do @ Victim Cycles... you know it starts go ahead and rebuild carb...Bike looks very original... Tanks are rusted inside you may or may not be able to save...good luck..

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

Great project !

[@kc0lif]

i like electra glides.

[@ronaldspalletta4597]

Well after a pressure wash, I'm not sure...

[@jeffvanderveen2890]

Talking about vintage and smells . What do tge inside of the bags look like

[@rustyrims05]

I love Shovels, a great engine with iffy ancilliaries and build quality. Character forming bikes.

[@tdgdbs1]

Traded mine in for a 1980 Honda CB 750 after being stranded a few times. Still have my Honda with 75K miles.

[@FlatBroke612]

@@tdgdbs1 have fun at the Honda hoot buddy.

[@theaverage7550]

Did you change the spark plugs out?? Also Could be sucking air at the seals where intake meets heads

[@user-qw3zt9vl4n]

it's a cool old bike 👍👍

[@jpkillibrew1638]

Love to see her come back to life👍👍👍

[@RT-wq8bd]

It'll start!

[@ronaldspalletta4597]

If it does start, I would check anything made of rubber...

[@donbowling2416]

Sweet bike .

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Hell yeah love the bike.......

[@andrewward1887]

Are you planning on selling this E Glide I would be interested.

[@michaelcurtis7213]

thosr bars were split i two pieces. how fun was that about to hit or turn and have it in each hand

[@dodge33445]

SWEET!

[@geneautry2091]

I'm looking to score another XL1200X 48 2022 like the one I had till 5/9/23 when I was hit & run from my L rear. It had only 2.1 gal tank. I would like another but with 4.4 gal tank.

[@johnnycampbell5611]

love it carb jets

[@brianparker6811]

Great bike to restore

[@Road_Rash]

First upgrade you need to make is electronic ignition & LED lighting...

[@paulmarion7578]

My FLH has been sitting since 07 I have no doubt it will start once the carb is cleaned one thing about old shovels they will run like shit for ever and always get you home !

[@shanewright6958]

Another goodon 👍👍🇨🇱

[@paulhewson4600]

Another one saved !

[@geraldscott4302]

You probably did more damage with that pressure washer than sitting for 12 years did. Starter fluid tends to burn holes in pistons. I hope you checked to see if it had oil in it before running it. No Shovelhead is going to ever run properly after sitting for a long time without a complete rebuild. Most AMF Harleys were defective from the factory.

[@davewallace8219]

no....I bought them new back then....not all were defective.

[@morrisdennis]

​@@BeardedBavarianBiker./ exactly what I was thinking 🤔

[@tomwilcox1574]

Beautiful bike. Folks are right about the pressure washer, sometimes they cause more grief than they're worth.

[@David..]

@@BeardedBavarianBiker.I’m confused I ride an 18 year old Suzuki that’s been power washed pretty regularly for the entirety of it’s life. It consumes practically no oil, required no valve adjustment even after 36000 miles of hooligan riding and track days and has never had a water intrusion issue or any major reliability issues (once had a wonky kill switch that I had to replace) I mean as long as you’re not shoving the nozzle right up to the bearing seals, the oil filter seals, and spark plug drain holes I can’t see how the pressure washer is doing much damage.

[@dockey6942]

I well st

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Old I was in high school as a junior when that bike was brand new. I wish I looked as good as that motorcycle at least after you cleaned it.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

You guys need some 8-track tapes to some good music for your Harley. I got a shitload of cosette's too if you want some of those to listen to

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

The devil's going to come for his motorcycle

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

She was not dead she was only sleeping😂😂😂

[@HushR6Official]

I’ve got a 1991 Kawasaki el250 I’m trying to get running it’s been sitting for around 16 years I’m trying to figure out my starting approach with it I’ve got no key no battery so I’m wondering if I start with battery getting a key molded with a lock smith then idk where to go from their

[@mikeshaffer2950]

The more the babyboomers retire into homes an pass away, these finds will keep showing up, it's just amazing how the children are so quick to sell just for the money 😞, my question I don't need another but always looking, what is ball park price, thx.

[@brianminkc]

Sweet

[@glennford5796]

How do you find these barn finds?