Harley-Davidson IN THE HOSPITAL! - Softail Deluxe needs TLC / Motorcycle tires brakes and more

[@trippontwowheels]

If any of you make it to B-Radz Kustomz, tell them I said hi!

[@2wheelpartsguy]

I find this humorous as that tech went above and beyond. I have regretfully taken a few of my bikes in to shops and received nowhere near this level of caring. I'm sure having a camera all up on you for the subscribers to witness one will change ones quality of work

[@t.santos9807]

I wish I had a good independent shop here in the Indianapolis area. Nice video, thanks a lot. Beautiful bike!!!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks man! I appreciate it.

[@bernardlesperance742]

Nice bike. The Deluxe is growing on me !

[@trippontwowheels]

I love it. It has a couple flaws, but overall it’s a great bike.

[@bernardlesperance742]

@@trippontwowheels If you don't mind sharing, what are its flaws?

[@trippontwowheels]

@@bernardlesperance742 The seat is good but could be better, less shock travel than other Softails, and no way to add cruise control on the 2015 model. Minor issues really. All in all, I think it’s an awesome bike.

[@rarebreed9208]

Good video. It motivated me to open the shop up tomorrow to check the tires on my bikes. I do that occasionally to see if they haven't rotted off the rims.👍

[@PineyRider]

Tires 7 years old? Got you beat. I bought a 96 Heritage Classic with 6,000 miles on it about 18 months ago. Had the Original or at least tires were date coded 1996! They actually looked perfect, but they were more plastic than rubber now. Got it from a guy who was 65 and he got it from the original owner who was 85! Both of them kept it in climate controlled storage and apparently rarely rode it! It is in pristine condition and I stole it for $5,400!!! Yes, it has new tires, new brake fluid, the works. Not the 1992 Heritage Softail Nostalgia (Moo Glide) I always wanted, but still a pretty sweet bike-red and silver.

[@trippontwowheels]

All very cool.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

I had a Dunlop on my bike that was cracking just like that, only they were 2 years old.

[@trippontwowheels]

That sounds like a warranty situation. Did you pursue that route?

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

@@trippontwowheels No I just put a Kenda on. Been happy with it so far.

[@kingkrimson8771]

Nothing like a new set of shoes to make a bike ride like new again. The American Elite is an excellent tire, I put the WWW's on my Road King Classic.

[@jefferydowler4655]

I do not like the looks of the Dunlap. I love the looks of the old school 50's and 60's tires. Do you know ware I could get some?

[@cathybaumgardner4288]

Pretty bike! Great looking shop too:)

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Dig it, man!

[@powerforward1955]

Great video. Thanks a million for sharing...great care given to your bike. I'm currently looking at a 2005 Softail Deluxe with less than 10K miles. Good price for the bike (IMHO). My greatest concern is honest and affordable service. I live in Florida, between Palm Beach and Orlando. Enjoy your bike and stay safe.

[@trippontwowheels]

Sorry it took so long to respond. Did you end up with the Deluxe??

[@powerforward1955]

@@trippontwowheels Thx. I put my Harley purchase on hold. Peace.

[@trippontwowheels]

@@powerforward1955 Sorry to hear it. Hope all goes well however it ends up!

[@loicgalmiche5821]

Hello! Excellent video, well filmed and very informative. Garage Too far from home but very professional! Be well!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks man I really appreciate it. Where are you from?

[@loicgalmiche5821]

@@trippontwowheels I am from France, about 40 km west from Paris , ride a Royal Enfield Classic500. 'till next time, keep safe.

[@trippontwowheels]

@@loicgalmiche5821 What a classic bike! Ride safe and thanks for supporting the channel. -Tripp

[@joeharley87]

Put those same tires on my 87 FLHS. They are ok. I thought the center was supposed to be stronger, but I have had 2 small screws go right into the center of the tire in less than 1K miles I had them put a tube inside because the tire was so new. You do need to have a Harley sound when you do fast forward instead of dirt bike sound. LOL

[@trippontwowheels]

Fast forward makes every motorcycle sound like a dirt bike. 🙂

[@curlytheunacceptable.4298]

Nice curvy rubber wear, aaaaaawwww yeah baby.

[@trippontwowheels]

That’s just what I was thinkin!

[@tommontague5721]

Smart move Tripp.....After about five years the tires, tubes, rim liner and valve stem should get replaced, regardless. I just picked up another Heritage Classic only 5 years old in mint condition, garage kept and covered, shipped in from Penn....Only 1800 miles on it. The day after I got it in the garage the tires, tubes and all got changed out. Then I did the service front to back. I refuse to be the guy on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere with a flat...I hope. Good video...Thanks!

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Tom! Much appreciated. What years are your HC’s? I may need to talk with you.

[@tommontague5721]

@@trippontwowheels Hi Tripp...Just sold a 2017 and 2010 Heritage Classic....I kept the 2011, Vivid black on chrome because I really like that one, only 7000 miles on it. Sold a near new Road King, nice bike, and a Road Glide. I keep going back the Heritage Classic as my favorite....

[@trippontwowheels]

@@tommontague5721 Hey Tom is there any way we can talk on the phone? Got some HC questions for you. If that’s okay with you I can give you my email and you could shoot me your number.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

legendary

[@MarcelaManimtim31]

The motor I want enjoy

[@wolfgangnapiletzki8480]

Very good shop. The technician did a good job, very professinal. Dunlop American Elite tires are a good choice, much better than OEM. I had to choose Metzeler Cruisetec, because Dunlop AE are currently not available in Austria (Corona circumstances). Ride save. WOOHOOOOO... (love that!!)

[@trippontwowheels]

Wooohooo!!

[@cpuuk]

Hey, if you want the lights to change, you have to put the bike in neutral.

[@trippontwowheels]

Joking? Or does it affect the electronic field about the bike somehow?

[@positivelynegative9149]

Dude's shirt went from completely dry to completely wet. 😄

[@trippontwowheels]

The shop doesn’t have AC. When I arrived at 9:30 it was probably 80 degrees. When o left it was probably low 90’s. We sweat in Texas.

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

Thumb's are up brother💯👊🏽😎

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Ozarks! Hope you can make it.

[@craigeby8016]

Why are you riding with the clutch in???

[@trippontwowheels]

Ha. I’m not and I don’t. Wouldn’t get too far if that was the case, unless I was going downhill…. both ways. 🙂

[@zoomvidsjc1]

Big burly guy with a humming bird sipping nectar on a purple flower as a tattoo, lol. It's actually a pretty cool tattoo. I'm of the opinion that if you're going to get tattoos they have to be bad azz like demon skulls ripping out of your skin or something. Hence why I don't have any tattoos or plan to get any. Dude probably would have taken his shirt off if no video was pointed at him or had more fans pointed at him. Nice job on his work. My world is kind of shattered. I have been looking at Deluxe models and I always just thought the spokes went into the chrome piece as it was part of the hub on the front wheel but see it's just some removable hollow cover just resting on the spikes and there's nothing special about that front wheel at all...darn. Also, I like the dirt bike sounds on fast forwards as I have a sense of humor. Very beautiful motorcycle you have there and I really like the color scheme.

[@albertlee1616]

American Elites on a Softail Slim and riding in the North East after they throw salt, sand and chemicals on the road. They’re sticky and maintain it’s traction. Like your video fast forwarding

[@trippontwowheels]

Thanks Albert and enjoy your Slim!

[@TheAvgCookTX]

My next bike, end of 2023, is going to be a harley, I think

[@trippontwowheels]

Do it! Should be a strong buyer’s market by that time.

[@TheAvgCookTX]

@@trippontwowheels I wasn't a fan of the sports bike so I'm going back to my roots lol

[@trippontwowheels]

Sounds like a good plan to me! Where are you from TAC?

[@TheAvgCookTX]

@@trippontwowheels I'm in lockhart. The zx6r I just lost was from the universal city kawasaki shop, last year

[@trippontwowheels]

@@TheAvgCookTX No way! I’m in Lockhart often and I’m in the Universal City dealership all the time. How can we get in touch?

[@StarknightMT_official]

hello, Are you interested in testing products? We would like to invite you to test the footpegs for your Softail Deluxe

[@trippontwowheels]

Very possibly. Please email me at [e-mail]. Thank you.

[@StarknightMT_official]

@@trippontwowheels Thanks for your reply.

[@trippontwowheels]

@@StarknightMT_official You’re welcome. Please email me.

[@StarknightMT_official]

@@trippontwowheels We just send the email, please have a check.

[@trippontwowheels]

@@StarknightMT_official Will do. Thanks.

[@TheMNB]

The value of a good shop cannot be understated. If only they were easier to find. The stock tires Harley uses SUCK in the rain. OMG, do they suck. I gave up on white walls. Too much work. I’m lazy. I’m using Metzeler Marathons these days. They will outlast the cockroaches after nuclear war. Grip reasonably well and don’t suck in the rain. Probably more than 7 years old, but no cracking. If only the shop didn’t put air in the link in my front brakes when doing the fork rebuild recently. I have to four finger my front brakes now cuz my fingers get in the way. Looks like I’ll have to bleed them. Better than taking it back in and having to shuttle there and back. It’s a dealer. Private shops are often better for “while you wait” stuff. I’ll be doing that for tires for another bike later this week. Your valve stems aren’t buried in the middle of spokes. My stock RK rims were, it was a major beyotch to check the tire pressure. I swapped out for some wagon wheel rims. No tubes, I can plug em if I get a flat and much easier to check the tire pressure. Don’t look as cool as white walls and spoked rims, but way less hassle, which I really like. I’m curious how you like the tires after you’ve ridden on them a bit, they look like pretty good tires. Enjoy!

[@trippontwowheels]

Luckily I’ve got side-facing stems on the Deluxe. I’ll let you know how I like the new tires. So far so good!

[@sathishrao7926]

Congratulations to Softail on new tires 🛞 What is Vulcan on ? Mine is still on the stock Dunlops..

[@trippontwowheels]

I’ve got Pirelli Angel GT’s on my Vulcan S. I really like them so far.

[@Z28Racer1]

Plz stop making your bike sound like a weedeater! Play music over the time laps or some informative commentary. Otherwise good video. Thanks