Harley Davidson 1978 shovelhead chopper (shake down ride)

[@qhidOzhs1]

dude, even i can feel how you enjoy the ride

[@MikeyForLife]

haha yes, alot of fun. Thanks so much for the comment. have a great day.

[@Johnny-df4di]

That is one hell of a start up routine you've developed. Nice work.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@9921moo]

nice ride buddy...yur lookin real chopper cool...i wish we had yur weather up here in Canada...stay safe amigo and keep on riding forever....

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks for the kind words friend. Hope ur weather improves.

[@technokids2492]

Keep coming back to this video cause its sick! I dont ride, maybe one day in the future. But we need more content. Put up more riding videos and trips! Really like seeing the reactions people get of a badass chopper zooming by!!!!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks so much for the comment I am trying to make more but with Sydney being in lockdown it makes things hard, cops everywhere and only aloud to travel 5klm from home. But more to come for sure👍🏻

[@technokids2492]

@@MikeyForLife Looking forward to it man! Ive been to Australia once before. Went to Perth for a couple weeks. Im from California. Ever been out this way? You would love to ride around here!

[@MikeyForLife]

@@technokids2492 I’d love to go to Cali someday. Never been to the USA. I’ll also be posting some music on this channel soon. Just a few bike related songs. Hope you enjoy. Have a great day. 💪🏼👊🏼

[@danflory6340]

Amazing! Absolutely incredible!!!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much I appreciate the comment

[@jessejames3600]

I am loving this beautiful machine brother..make more videos if you can sir, we'll watch em for sure! ✌🤘🇺🇸😎🤠

[@MikeyForLife]

We have big plans for the channel and I’m so glad you enjoy it. Thanks so much.

[@melhorian8488]

She's a beauty mate, thanks for sharing.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[@DaveyL1954]

What a great vid. Love the bike and the riding. My best wishes from Yorkshire in England. Ride safely.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day. 👍🏼

[@rossspencer3036]

Cool bike, cool music..luv' dem shovelheads !!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much glad you enjoyed. Have a great day 👍🏼

[@tonym3916]

That is more then just a machine its a work of art thank you for sharing, God speed brother

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much it’s comments like this that encourage me to create more videos.

[@billgonzales8978]

back in the day we built these bike for hundred dollars they were cheap, and motors were not very good

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

Hello, my new friend. Wow, this is such a beautiful motorcycle video. I am glad to be your friend on a great channel. Have a lucky day. 👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙👌💯💯💜

[@MikeyForLife]

Thank you very much I appreciate your comment. Have a great day

[@the_Googie]

absolutely cool ass bike! Im dreaming of one day having my own shovel. Im 21

[@MikeyForLife]

Thankyou brother. I believe it will come true for you my friend. 👍🏻

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR A KNUCKLE

[@the_Googie]

@@SAXONWARLORD1000AD not many knuckles in germany. Maybe like a dozen

[@sboy1955]

Not too much - not too little - she’s done just right. Well done man!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much I appreciate that. I can always find something to add or change on her, but knowing when to pull up is the real challenge 👍🏻

[@sboy1955]

@@MikeyForLife - definitely..

[@TheDailyCommuteAU]

Good track with this one. Great to meet you brother. Best of luck on the move

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks man, Catch you on a ride sometime soon no doubt.

Amazing bike n' perfect soundtrack ⚡🛠️🙌🏼

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much 😀

[@jimmartin7881]

@@MikeyForLife Beautiful, what kind of frame is that?

[@MikeyForLife]

@@jimmartin7881 thanks. The frame is the stock 78 Flh frame, it’s been raked at about 3^. In this video I’m running a set of twisted struts but now I run a set of spitfire shock/struts that allow the swing arm to move and are a bit easier on my back. 👍🏻

[@jimmartin7881]

@@MikeyForLife Nice, I put struts on my FXR and went back to shocks after a month, lol.

[@MikeyForLife]

@@jimmartin7881 Have you seen the spitfires? they look like struts but are shocks, you can see them in my other video of me kicking her over. I love them but they can be exxy if you buy brand new.

[@superglide6680]

This is a fantastic little video.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the feedback, I’ve decided to do more, similar to this one but better quality. Hope you enjoy what’s to come 👌🤙🏼

[@superglide6680]

@@MikeyForLife Oh, lovely bike too buddy, from Scotland.

[@MikeyForLife]

@@superglide6680 thanks it’s still a work in progress and I’m still learning as I go, but your encouragement means a lot 🤙🏼

[@matthewburns6843]

Good vibes all around, great video!!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much. Glad you liked it.

[@LUREDADDY52]

Good old Southern Cross Drive,

[@MikeyForLife]

That’s the one ☝️ 👍🏻😂

[@beccoole8741]

Nice bike Mike! (: xx

[@murphmurph2124]

Awesome bike!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thankyou very much 🙏🏼👍🏻

[@johnbiesty7]

Love that ride.

[@MikeyForLife]

👍🏻✊😁

[@Дмитрийкоржов-с6м]

Как же душевно он его завёл👌

[@MikeyForLife]

Thankyou very much 🙏🏼

[@Дмитрийкоржов-с6м]

@@MikeyForLife да не за что

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Damn fine lookin bike.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much. I appreciate it

[@AdrenLnFueledScholar]

Love this bike! Careful driving on the wrong side of the road tho!!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks I appreciate it have a great day

[@juancarlosayala8961]

Nice tune..

[@richardpitts6284]

How many traffic lights on a tank of gas 😱😬

[@MikeyForLife]

Not sure. But it’s actually ok on gas. Have a nice day.

[@rogerramjet8964]

Cool.loved the vid, beautiful mash hammer.bad boy.come again.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much we will be creating similar videos soon appreciate your comment and support. 🤙🏼👌

[@wilfergarcia9278]

waoooo ...hermosa!! simplemente hermosa, great machine

[@MikeyForLife]

Graciuš 👍

[@tomasblahut8918]

this multiple security system shown before the engine is starting is nice😂

[@dougpaust4709]

Beautiful ride...where are you?

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much. This is riding through the eastern distributer in sydney. I will be making more videos soon of the area (on the bike of course) have a great day.

[@jhhd1]

Beautiful bike

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks so very much 👍🏼

[@johnbarton7516]

How much. Delivered.

[@rogeliojordan2441]

Luv harley kicking it and checking engine oil from time to time during travel is the one i enjoyed most...

[@MikeyForLife]

Yes I agree ☝️ thanks for the comment 😊🤙🏼

[@joshbooth223]

Nice bike I wish I had one this nice I ride a Sportster

[@MikeyForLife]

I’ve had many sporties they are amazing, I’m always looking for cheap ones to strip and rebuild.

[@johnnyblade9272]

Nice custom bike. Can't believe it, but I miss kick starting my bike. Electric start has made me lazy.

[@MikeyForLife]

Haha yes kickstarting is always fun until it’s not. Electric is so much more convenient. 😂 Thanks for the comment 🤙🏼

[@samjones56]

a real gem awsome stay safe

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks I appreciate it. Have a good one 👍🏼

[@galantpictures2502]

Nice bike Mikey🥰

[@MikeyForLife]

Thankyou very much I appreciate it 👍🏼

[@deborahchesser7375]

I’ve been wanting to build one, a late 70’s shovel. All I’ve ever worked on is d.o.h.c. and 4 carbs mostly, I hope I can handle that big V-twin

[@MikeyForLife]

I’d say for sure dohc and quad carbs are a lot more technical than a lego like shovel. Have fun 🤩 👍🏼 Thanks for the comment 👌

[@Motorhead-y3]

Fuck, I felt 12 again seeing that. 👏👏👏👏🍻🥃🇺🇸

[@MikeyForLife]

Haha I’m glad I can be of some nostalgic assistance. Have a great day friend

[@minty1758]

Nice Ride!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much I appreciate it 🤙🏼

[@kemikalwarfare1]

When chopper? 😢

[@MikeyForLife]

I have plans

[@mickey-ko6jb]

That music sounds like steeldrivers. Am I right?

[@MikeyForLife]

I’m actually not sure I just typed in groove in the KZbin studio free music and this was one of the tracks 🤣

[@TheRightsideofhalfWhite]

Stone walkers.

[@georgecastanza4170]

That was nice, real nice.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks so much 👍🏼🙏🏼 glad you enjoyed 😊

[@georgecastanza4170]

@@MikeyForLife Subscribed. Keep them fresh. I'll be waiting. From the BRONX

[@MikeyForLife]

@@georgecastanza4170 thanks so much for the sub, I’ll do my best brother 👍🏼

[@Rickwaldron1960]

Grate bike I also own a 78 old school.is realy the best

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks 🙏

[@inayatbinsulaiman3787]

Music?

[@MikeyForLife]

The music is a standard “rites free” tune chosen from the KZbin creator studio library 👍🏼

[@inayatbinsulaiman3787]

@@MikeyForLife Thank you.

[@baranadolubit7480]

Very cool bike🙂

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much I appreciate it 👍🏻

[@tobleroneyremorse1117]

Dope ride. I got a sporty.

[@MikeyForLife]

Cheers. I love sportys

[@toddkaperak4605]

That's what riding is about.

[@MikeyForLife]

🙏🏼👍🏻

[@bepponabuco7389]

Very cool! 😎

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@solomonkullman1577]

What speedo and fork mount is that?

[@MikeyForLife]

The Speedo is a legal gPs and the mount is just a clamp for easy removal. 👍🏼

[@liammckean5119]

That's a sick bike man what ci motor

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much I appreciate it. It’s a 1340

[@liammckean5119]

@@MikeyForLife hell yea

[@glenndavis479]

Looks like an after market PEG there mate.

[@MikeyForLife]

One or two 😂😂 👍🏻

[@glenndavis479]

@@MikeyForLife Only saw the 1 on ya choke. Nice looking ride by the way.

[@MikeyForLife]

@@glenndavis479 thanks mate 👍🏻

[@howdideyeenduphere]

BRAAAAP!!

[@MikeyForLife]

🤪

[@gustavobro2484]

Nice man !!!!!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much I appreciate it 👍🏻🙏🏼

[@vanderleiIntruso]

Boa tarde! Bela moto, parabéns! Legal o vídeo. Abraço.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks for the comment have a great day 👍🏼👌🏼

[@waylon7371]

Killer bike!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thankyou. Have a great day 👍🏼

[@waylon7371]

@@MikeyForLife you too brother!

[@b4myREBORN]

Great bike and great ride, keep up the good work. Also, what is the name of the soundtrack?

[@MikeyForLife]

Hey thanks for the comment I really appreciate it. The music is just a standard KZbin creator choice. 👍🏻

[@Liveharley1]

My man good looking shovel, you need a helmet that matches that paint job, that's just me?

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much. Haha you’re not wrong, and I do have my eye on one. 😜

[@glenmorton1527]

@@MikeyForLife safer with the white one and i'd replace those struts with shocks otherwise a nice chopper for sure

[@MikeyForLife]

@@glenmorton1527 those are shocks. Not struts. Thanks for the comment 😁🔥🤙🏼

[@danielgibson8446]

Is that a 74 ci or 80?

[@MikeyForLife]

It’s an 80👍🏻

[@Hero_of_Legend]

Looks good, but it sure looks rough to ride. I found out years ago, I can't do anything rigid.

[@MikeyForLife]

It’s actually not a rigid for that purpose, I run a set of spitfire shocks, very thin and look a lot like struts but work a charm. You can see them better in my other videos.

[@MikeyForLife]

Ps thanks for the comment 👍🏻

[@Hero_of_Legend]

@@MikeyForLife Ah! Smart man! I see "78 Shovelhead" and instantly trust that it's a rigid, since that's a common thing, and I didn't see a visible suspension in the video. My apologies. Well played, sir!

[@billgonzales8978]

me too I had 57 pan head hard on ass but 21 years old who cares back then

[@gilbertorodrigues4505]

Nice scoot!

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much I appreciate it

[@lonarbuckle9788]

your driving on the wrong side of the road,,,?

[@MikeyForLife]

And so is everyone else by the looks of it 😂

[@lawnboyfromhell]

Is it a bike you built? If so, nice work! Couldn't see, are you running a 5 speed in there?

[@MikeyForLife]

Yes this bike was my COVID project. Thanks for the comment. It’s a ratchet top 4 speed. 🤙🏼

[@juancarlosayala8961]

Beutiful bike..

[@MikeyForLife]

Thank you very much 👍🏻

[@agentorange7877]

Is that a digital speedometer on the front? If so where did you get it? I need one!

[@MikeyForLife]

Yes it is a digital GPS speedometer (now legal in NSW) I got mine from JayCar

[@internationalfunnybidios9568]

Name song?

[@MikeyForLife]

Sorry but it’s a KZbin creator studio free download, I’m not sure what it is.

[@et-vida-loka.desaopaulo.3335]

Linda demais!

[@MikeyForLife]

Gracias 🙏🏼

[@et-vida-loka.desaopaulo.3335]

@@MikeyForLife muita vontade de andar nela!

[@MikeyForLife]

@@et-vida-loka.desaopaulo.3335 Agradeço seus comentários. obrigada

[@michaelpickern2109]

Nice

[@MikeyForLife]

🍻

[@michaelpickern2109]

Right back attcha

[@nextdimension7663]

Nice Video

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@kopyahireng4883]

Very exotic

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks. Very much 🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@balmoralpjk]

You wear any leather biker jackets, chaps or Levi’s jeans with your motorcycle??

[@MikeyForLife]

I wear a leather jacket in the winter time. 😀

[@vsn2695]

❤️

[@MikeyForLife]

😄👍🏼

[@kimhorton6109]

I thought the shovel went to electric start in 76? Beautiful scoot. Ride safe.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thankyou. And yes this originally had e.start but removed it after several issues and put the ignition switch in the primary hole where the coil was. Have a great day 👌

[@focalstrength14]

nice.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks

[@fernandocavalarianopatriota]

The iron cross on the jacket is out of fashion!

[@MikeyForLife]

The iron cross was and still is awarded for bravery in many different cultures long before any douche bag dictator adopted it.

[@fernandocavalarianopatriota]

@@MikeyForLife Thanks for the clarification, I believed that I was exclusively Nazi. I am Brazilian and I love motorcycles and roads.Now the jacket has regained its beauty ! Beautiful motorcycle. Health and peace to you brother.

[@MikeyForLife]

@@fernandocavalarianopatriota Thanks for your comments. Have a great day be blessed. :-)

[@fernandocavalarianopatriota]

@@MikeyForLife Amém !

[@1381greg]

Nice......

[@MikeyForLife]

Thank you 🙏🏼 I’m glad you liked it.

[@bargeman100]

That's really dangerous driving on the wrong side of the road dude.

[@MikeyForLife]

Everyone else was doing it

[@christopher2399]

Very nice.. should have shown the bike in more detail.

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks I’ll try to add more of the bike in the next one 👍🏻

[@wizrom3046]

That headlight is not gonna last... Bet you fixed that real quick

[@PawRangerss]

oh yeaahh!!!!!

[@MikeyForLife]

🤙🏼🙏🏼👍🏻

[@diutiscgames9385]

Geiler Scheiß 😈

[@mazuch63]

Super pozdrawiam

[@MikeyForLife]

Super greetings to you also friend 🤙🏼👍🏻

[@donaldkimochi5110]

Niceeeee

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks 🙏🏼 👍🏼

[@donaldkimochi5110]

@@MikeyForLife Ur welcome my friend, im from Indonesia

[@MikeyForLife]

@@donaldkimochi5110 what part of indo you from? I spend a lot of time there. Mostly in Sumatra and bali

[@donaldkimochi5110]

@@MikeyForLife im part Jakarta west

[@donaldkimochi5110]

@@MikeyForLife U tour sumatra-bali?

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍😎👍

[@derekcollins1972]

Beautiful machine.Too much traffic for me. I'd spit Copenhagen all over them.lol

[@MikeyForLife]

Ya not wrong Sydney Sucks for air cooled bikes. 😒 Thanks for the comment 😁

[@midohioguardian4957]

YUPPIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MikeyForLife]

Yuppie?

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I had a 78 HD, worst bike l ever owned. Leaked oil and just never ran good. Thank god for the EVO engine's.

[@MikeyForLife]

There is no denying it, they have their flaws 😂 not the most comfortable or reliable, but it’s kinda like beer I think, your first few ever taste like shit, but a few years later your in love 😂 Thanks for the comment. Have a great day🤙🏼

[@kesleycottrell1416]

@@MikeyForLife I'm old now so I'm riding a Road King. Don't think my bones could handle one of those critters. It is a good looking bike. I like the paint you got on it. Really don't matter what anybody rides as long as you enjoy it.

[@MikeyForLife]

@@kesleycottrell1416 thanks and yes I totally agree 🤙🏼

[@jeanrider9374]

senti o cheiro de gasolina aqui de casa

[@harley49]

👌👏✌️👍

[@MikeyForLife]

🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@westcoast3595]

👍

[@MikeyForLife]

🔥🤙🏼🙏🏼

[@technokids2492]

girl @2:50 eye ballin you :P

[@MikeyForLife]

Haha yeah I think it was the bike, but I’m not complaining 😂

[@technokids2492]

@@MikeyForLife Part of the job buddy! Make sure you carry business cards next time hahaha

[@MikeyForLife]

@@technokids2492 now that’s smart thinking 🤔 😂🤙🏼

[@snowfrider]

Das Bike gefällt mir sehr gut, nice! 👍🏻 😃 Weniger jedoch, das Scheiss Haken Kreuz auf deiner Jacke..😆 Jungs, ihr seid doch langsam aus dem Kindergarten Alter...erweitert euren Horizont! 😉 Hier ein Ersatz Sticker für deine Jacke ☮️ 😜

[@MikeyForLife]

Das eiserne Kreuz war ein Symbol der Tapferkeit, lange bevor ein dummer Diktator es annahm. es hat nichts mit einem Regime zu tun. es sei denn, so siehst du es.

[@snowfrider]

@@MikeyForLife Perfekt, das freut mich ausserordentlich, wenn du diese Verbindung zum Kreuz hast!!🙌🏻 Wünsche dir weiterhin viel Spass mit deinem Bike! 🏍 💫😊

[@MikeyForLife]

@@snowfrider Danke, schönen Tag noch

[@ozziejim8472]

.....that music, no! Nice bike.

[@MikeyForLife]

Still learning bro 👍🏻

[@Moon62118]

Please, please re-post without the music ... 'tis a nice ride to be sure

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks very much 😃yes I will be posting more videos without music. 😁

[@joecuillo5005]

Found it pretty easy to just turn down the volume

[@Moon62118]

@@joecuillo5005 It's all bout hearing the motor

[@Moon62118]

@@joecuillo5005 I wanted to hear the motor

[@HOOD-421]

Would have been nice with no music

[@MikeyForLife]

No music and it would just be wind noise, you can’t hear the bike anyways.

[@HOOD-421]

@@MikeyForLife ........you should bud

[@geraldscott4302]

Please dispose of that digital POS on the handlebars. Trash like that doesn't belong on a bike like this. Oh yeah, the music sucks too. But it is a sweet bike. Love the bright paint and chrome. Fed up to here with YABOBs (Yet Another Blacked Out Bike)

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks for the feedback. I like the digital speedo because it’s removable and I don’t always run it, have not decided which way I’m going to go in that department yet. Still learning with the videos also.

[@joecuillo5005]

I grew up on candy paint and chrome and my chops candy apple green with alot of chrome. Gotta dyna lowrider also with some chrome and everyone says I should black it out😕 Why so I can be like every other dyna on the road?

[@nealbeard1]

Total poseur

[@MikeyForLife]

@@nealbeard1 show us yours?

[@harleyhawk7959]

why do people always have to put stupid az music on videos

[@MikeyForLife]

That would be because KZbin does not allow you to use copyright music in videos so they give you a choice of free music you’re able to use and it just so happens none of that music is chart worthy. From now on I’ll be doing most my videos with no music at all.

[@jamesteichler1290]

Turn off the music ,it's not needed

[@russellmccullum4623]

Turn off your comments . It's not needed .

[@MikeyForLife]

Not sure why people say turn off the music? Going at those speeds all you hear is wind noise u can’t even hear the bike.

[@russellmccullum4623]

@@MikeyForLife Yep exactly ! i look for vids with music , so i can play them while working in the shed. working on my bike , listening to cool tunes & watching bike vids 👌

[@MikeyForLife]

Thanks for the comment mate 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@rickwaldron4255]

Get rid of the stupid music i want to hear harley no music plusit toloud to hear thr bike

[@MikeyForLife]

It was filmed on a gopro. You can’t hear the bike. Only wind noise.