Harley EVO FXR Ride turns into a Shop Day with Sally Ranting and Wrenching

Just a lady named Sally working on her 1984 FXRS with high compression engine that seems to always have issues.
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Who the hell is Ironhead Sally? Well here's my channel description:
Old School Bikes and Old School Ways! Ride hard, wrench a lot, and always having a blast.
Bike camping, wrenching, and shenanigans. My husband and I create motorcycle content for people that are tired of seeing all of the fake insta accounts of sponsored boring yuppies. Here's some realness, we are just broke bikers living the low life and getting by. I ride a 1985 Ironhead Chopper as my daily, my touring bike is a 1984 FXR. We have lots of Ironheads and FXRs and are constantly building more, trying to keep these old neglected scoots on the road instead of rotting away in a garage.
Appreciate all the love & support
Keeping it Real! Keep it Sketchy!
FTW💚Sally
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Ironhead Sally
236 S Third St
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Montrose, CO 81401-3618

[@hippieschoppercorner]

I had to do the same to my panhead. Now I run a 24t / 48t sprockets. It absolutely helped the high end but I sacrificed a bit on the bottom. There's always a sacrifice 😂😂😂 great video

[@benderbender1233]

been thinkin eye needa dr0p a few teeeff 0ff me ir0nhead fura wiles n0w but jus aint dunnit yet. ✌

[@ironheadsally]

Yeah, always a give and take, but anything helps to keep up when working with 4 speeds, cheers man! Thanks for watching! 🤩

[@ironheadsally]

Well u got a stroker too! Man with some gear ratio magic, ur bike would be unstoppable! No one will look at it and think its a rocket shit 🤣

[@davepelfrey3958]

Always great time watching your videos and listening to your rants. I can't knock them, they do make pretty good sense. Keep on Keeping on. Peace ✌

[@ironheadsally]

Appreciate it Dave! You’re picking up what I’m putting down 😁 lol cheers man!

[@davepelfrey3958]

@@ironheadsally , absolutely. I love the old Harleys, bringing them back to life. Its like the old ones have soul. Todays stuff is throw away. Imop.

[@carlosortiz821]

Thanks for share the process and your shop... Cheers!

[@keeto56]

Good video, I enjoyed it. Thnks for sharing.

[@d.r.ledbetter2286]

These are the Machines thar fuel our soul. Many will fall for the flash and dash but it takes dedication and commitment, much like a marriage, to ride and maintain these bikes.

[@ironheadsally]

Yes!!! 😁

[@josephlango2526]

I appreciate your videos! I think the new bikes especially baggers are like riding marshmallows. I prefer my old chopper however I did get in a fight with a gard rail a month ago. And the gard rail won so I was forced to ride a road glide to a chopper show. But I wasn't the only bagger there and all the choppers looked trailered it was kinda disappointing.

[@ironheadsally]

Ooof glad to hear that guard rail didnt stop u from riding altogether! 💪

[@greggwolffis7211]

Another fun video! Thanks, Sally! I had oil leaks in the rocker boxes of my '96 FXSTC recently, and when we opened up the rocker boxes to put in the new gaskets, we found the rocker arms, valves, and pushrods were wearing. So, we ended up doing a top end. I can't believe how much it quieted the mechanical noise from the engine. The only thing I can hear now is the exhaust and the intake pulling air into the carb. I feel the same way you do about the older bikes: "Wrench, Ride, Repeat!!"

[@ironheadsally]

Awesome, that is the life! Quick top end rebuild and many more miles to go! Cheers

[@bobtoner9820]

Years ago I switched to 2 piece rocker covers from the 3 on my 85 Evo. Gives more clearance too. I think it was Milwaukee Twin. It's been over 20 years

[@ironheadsally]

Ooohh good idea! The 3 piece design is 👎. I’ll put it on my list to Santa! lol wonder if that can be installed while still in the frame though?

[@dextergleason9421]

Another great video. Love seeing the work happen. Ride safe.

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

Love the passion you have for bike your 1 in million

[@ironheadsally]

Thank you! 🤩 i get to ranting and it really comes out haha! Cheers

[@t.s.racing]

I can't stress enough that Evolution Engines with the 3 piece rocker covers, need these gaskets replaced on a regular basis. Sportster or Big Twin, doesn't matter, the 3 piece covers WILL leak, not IF, but WHEN. T.S. RACING 🏁

[@ironheadsally]

Yeah, these are all new gaskets, rebuilt last winter. I think i over torqued and bit the gasket lol cheeers!

[@jakeoconnor3400]

Keep up the good work guys, I'd rather work on my older Harleys than ride plastic bikes that come with a payment. I like those flames 👏

[@markmcintosh7095]

Those flames will always be in style.

[@benderbender1233]

🤘

[@ironheadsally]

🤘🤩 yes! To the naysayers: Dont laugh, its paid for! lol

[@BAsed_AFro]

@@ironheadsally Fng A

[@BAsed_AFro]

@@ironheadsally Hey Sally! My 85' FXR has some badly leaking oil lines. Do you think it would be a massive project to try to change those out myself?

[@Rif_Leman]

Wrench. Ride. Repeat. That is the life on 20th Century Harleys.

[@ironheadsally]

Oh yes!

[@dumberdrumerstickz0534]

My 02 FXD. was my one true love'.turned her into a 95'' with backer six speed', race tech front springs with dual bracks Up front'..I changed everything on that bike', cause off the line harleys are junck'..So when things brock'..I alwasy put in after'market..So many things till she was harldy any harley'..I loved that sled'...You look great'fix'in you baiks..love to watch you...When we ended Up home'less..I had to sell her...Yet we still live'in in that house'..Sure wish I could ride her again..mayvbe ...Someday'....love your ways'...

[@ironheadsally]

Thanks for watching! Hope u find that ride again someday! 😁🤩

[@marklaramie7393]

Good job girl .......🍻

[@paulsilson2148]

No mechanics stepping in there , just you guys with raw video , doing your own stuff, the way it should be

[@ironheadsally]

Thanks Paul! Yes, we’ve gotten to the point where Jeremy can just check on me and mostly leave me unsupervised in the garage🤣

[@Mike-z7r3m]

Old Harleys are like whiskey, they get better with age.😊

[@stanleybaker5860]

Thanks for the the vid Sally. If I had a dollar for every time I've said "WHAT NOW" I'd be able to buy the U.S.A.! Know exactly how you feel. Keep your chin up. Cheers from down under 🇦🇺 Stan.

[@RedRiderCanadaBC]

Fix one thing and another breaks lol #harleylifestyle

[@ironheadsally]

Ain’t that the truth! Cheers Red, thanks for watching! 😁

[@michaelmitchell5909]

At least you guys have multiple bikes to ride. I only have 1 04 road king with at least 10 broken spokes on the back wheel....time to switch to mags, and work on getting a second bike...lol

[@ironheadsally]

Oof yes mag wheels for sure! And yes, of course u need more bikes! Thats always the answer 🤣 lol

[@panheadbutch]

Enjoyed the ranting. Hope to see more wrenching 👍🙂

[@sweetbabyYEEiiJJ]

I love your videos Sally. When I hear you talk about the raw and simplicity of the vintage bikes it reminds me of driving around in my dads 53 Ford F100. Her name is Ole Betsy and as a kid he'd get me to yell "C'MON OLE BETSY!" to encourage her to start up. I remember feeling every yell would harmonize with the vibration of her trying to start up until she woke up and was ready to run. These machines are alive, and it's like the elements conduct together with us. I've learned a lot from your videos and am really glad to come across people like you and your husband. Much respect ❤‍🔥

[@ironheadsally]

Yes yes yes! I love how you described that, the passion, u know! Thanks for watching, appreciate it! Cheers and ride free!

[@2avanman391]

🤘

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Sally, great work guys, yes new bikes are a bit more reliable, I’ve still heard strange things about them which he wouldn’t expect or shouldn’t expect, and then make them so complicated for mission controls, and to stop you guys us guys getting into them and doing our work ourselves, plus do you need expensive equipment?, Were they old bikes you only need a few hundred dollars pounds euros worth of tools and you can do the most of the work yourself, that’s enough of me ramping on reaching on rabbiting on, Look forward to listening and watching your next teardown , stay safe ride free, Phil from the moulin,

[@ironheadsally]

That is so true Phil! I would be so lost trying to work on a new bike, and all the computer stuff. It doesnt appeal to normal riders like us. Thanks for watching! Cheers! ride free

[@pitdawg6418]

1st time here and as soon as I saw the FXR I had to come check out your video. And now you have a new subscriber. Keep making alot more videos on your FXR Please.

[@ironheadsally]

Awesome, Thanks for watching! If ur interested, i have a playlist of the entire rebuild down to the flywheels of this bike called FXR Upgrades. 🤘 cheers! And ride hard and ride free

[@ranchodeluxe1]

The 84 is a great bike and the spline shaft and starter upgrades are well-spent time and money. The early chassis has nearly perfect geometry. I have a few early FXR bikes. I usually take a police rider course every year. The instructors are very impressed. As your riding skills develop, youll probably lose the short shocks and Wide Glide conversion. I just build a nice turnkey 80 plus hp engine with stock reliability and the modern riders spend a lot of time looking at the tail light. I user to be a Buell Tech Rep and had many conversations with Erik about the FXR. He was the engineer brought in to get the project back on track and he really delivered.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Harley oem rocker box gaskets are hands down better than any aftermarket rocker box gaskets. I stop in dealerships every so often and grab a set or 2. You kow eventually they will stop selling them. I probably have 20-25 sets in the garage.

[@ironheadsally]

That’s prepared! We normally have good luck with the James gasket sets, but proper installation is key lol, i might have torn that one.

[@t.s.racing]

Guys, a little tip on the glass bead cab. When ur done, pull the gloves completely inside out and let them hang down. Thus assures you of not sticking ur hands into a slimy mess next time you use it, if you use it several times in a day, and the gloves last 4 times as long. They won't dry out and crack.

[@ranchodeluxe1]

If you use flat sprockets and spacers you can buy cnc cut aluminum sprockets from Sprocket Specialists and get away from the stamped steel ones that wear your chain prematurely.

[@benderbender1233]

🤘😁🤘

[@benderbender1233]

eye shud pr0lly dr0p a few teeeef t00000! 🤔

[@benderbender1233]

mines definitely da greasey sides up!! 🤘😝🤘

[@benderbender1233]

cant waits t0 sh0 u guys da little park r0ad dat g0es up 0n da m0nument. 😉🤙

[@ironheadsally]

We gotta represent 🤘 lol

[@edZILLA64]

I feel your pain Sister. I'm going the rounds with with my Girl right now. Just did head and base gaskets, then realized belt had a crack, then decided to switch starters. Seems like i fix one thing then something else happens. I almost filed Divorce papers on her,lol. I guess she is acting up on me because i don't give her a kiss every day. Anyways, love the video as always and be safe out there.

[@ironheadsally]

Oh yeahhh u know, these are jealous needy machines! 😅 always something. Divorces are expensive, give her the act right hahaha 🤪 cheers

[@Live_Inspired_Style]

Sally, I need help removing a screw from the dash in my low rider s to install my windshield. I have a picture but can’t post it for you to see

[@ironheadsally]

i don’t know much about the lowrider s, any videos about windshield install on those? hope you get it out, windshield helps with the cold coming 🥶😫

[@Live_Inspired_Style]

@@ironheadsally , no specific videos for my bike. I just hate paying Harley Davidson labor costs for something that could be simply 😂😂

[@buck_the_atlas]

100% the new bikes just do it like the Evos and older. Until recently I rode an M8 Softail as a daily, it is a great bike, reliable and easy.... but it doesn't make me smile like riding the wife's Evo. M8's just don't have that character or charm.... and I dread the day I have to start wrenching on it.

[@ironheadsally]

I noticed more old bikes have names than alot of the people i’ve talked to with newer bikes lol. Oh i hope u have plenty of miles before u have to wrench on that M8! I’d be lost lol

[@buck_the_atlas]

@@ironheadsally Ya can't trust people who don't name their steeds., it's like they don't really care. My M8 is Mae, named after Bettie Mae Page coz the tins are black like Bettie's hair.

[@ironheadsally]

True!! If u love it, u name it! lol i like that, nice ode to Bettie Mae 🤩

[@bruce1816]

You go girl !!!!!