HD Rare Find: Harley Davidson STURGIS

[@BikesandBrezeln]

Hey John. You know what makes your channel better than other Harley channels? Your calmness and modesty! Keep up the good work. Regards from Russia

[@SinisterExileGaming]

I picked up an 1980 FXB Sturgis a couple of years ago from a family friend, it's in almost mint all original condition and has 13k miles on it.

[@jb-bu4vl]

This was not a good example of a sturgis .

[@dinkydotzero]

I bought one of those brand new at Past and Present Bike Works back in the day it was a nightmare with issues but I still loved it. Maintenance was easy, check the fluids, yes three puddles of each. Traded it in on a 1987 Softail custom that was stolen from work and the thief killed himself out running the police after he hit a pop machine at 70 miles an hour by trying to cut through the SOHIO gas station lot, after hitting the coke machine he was partially strained through a chain link fence. Good times

[@Willie_MN]

Riding to a Show in February and NO SNOW... you are living right my Brother, you are living right! Even your "it's not a video", videos are good!!! Thank you for all you do, when you do, what you do!!! Willie

[@rm250z_mann9]

This and the Daytona are old faves.just too cool

[@thomasmotorcycleman1175]

Just saw this video..a year late....feed back, I like your attitude and videos ....83 sturgis...I didn't think they made past 82...the lowrider got the belts...no more sturgis... I bought an 81 when I was 19.( new)..and a 91 when I was 40..(used).they are almost original in looks and stock.( unlike the bike in this video)..the 81 sturgis was the original blacked out belt drive HD..the 91 was to introduce the dyna frame, which brought the look back to traditional from the fxr frame....16 bikes in my collection...obviously the 81 is my soulmate. Ride true for yourself.

[@shredhead75]

The Sturgis has been one of my favourites since I was a kid man! Keep the good content coming John, I'm loving what you're doing.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks Sam!

[@TheMickJones]

BELL SQUAD! It’s nice to see the happenings at a dealership, miss working in one for sure. It’s even better to see that your putting out great content to support the dealerships that work hard everyday to be awesome. Keep up the great content and keep changing it up. Car shows, dealer happenings, just general life stuff, it’s all good!

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks Mickey!

[@mikeloaiza1060]

Cool video John! Always like watching ur stuff man

[@james44mag31]

Softail, the very next thing to a hardtail! Had mine 15 years I know exactly how you feel! I would love to have the Sturgis! May even clone one!

[@HaXaW5150]

I love the 83. That's the body style I fell in love with when my dad would take me by the Harley shop when I was a kid. Dang John, I had all but forgotten about that. I almost got choked up. I liked it the video

[@DG-america]

Anything and everything Harley John. It's all good!

[@nightrat973]

Great video! I graduated from Columbus Tech for automotive technology in 2012. I got extra credit for judging the Jordan CarShow, great experience!

[@TheHarleyTech]

That’s pretty cool. That’s the best way to get extra credit I’ve ever heard of!

[@sdefiel3719]

Yeah, the wife and I had to deal with the rain all through the Smokies this week too, but we made a side trip to your dealership Friday. It wasn't raining IN your shop, so it was one of the drier moments of our trip. It was fun meeting you and your friends.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks again for stopping by! Glad to put a YT name to a face!

[@theramblingsoflarry9290]

I am in Alapaha, near Tifton, Ga. we too are having a lot of rain.

[@Trooper738]

Thank you for responding, I understand, keep those videos coming oh and by the way the hourly rate up here in New York and New Jersey is; $105.00 per hour! Oil changes can run you some serious money and I don’t know how much your first 1000 mile check up will cost! But two new tires with insulation is about $750.00. Crazy !!!

[@Joey_Stringfellow]

9:25 the ad that was playing was my place of employment lol 😂 Shoutout to Energy Savers 👍🏻

[@malcolmsmith8234]

Yeah that was our same weather situation down here in SE Alabama rode 2days to work!

[@jeffreyhill7990]

Love them shovelhead Harley, great video.

[@thomassteward7005]

Man another great video, it's nice to see a different aspect as a Harley rider. Can't wait to see a few more car and bike shows before summer is over. Ride-On

[@clarkbabin9799]

Dude this was an awsome post. Especially the Sturgis in the pick up

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks man, glad I saved the footage, haha

[@clarkbabin9799]

This is the second time I see this vlog off the tail end of a Willie G video talking about how he came up with the Sturgis and the fact that it boasted a forward and final drive belt. Would be awsome in the future if you could do videos on vintage bikes Harley or not.

[@joewyman2235]

John maxwell another entertaining video thank you for all the hard work you do and am glad you got a few hours away with a friend people need that now and again . You really are doing a great job

[@TheHarleyTech]

I was hardly far away. I think I was a whopping 3 miles from home, haha. Thanks for the appreciation!

[@rustedweights]

Nice Porsche at the end !! That sturgis is so sweet!

[@RockinL7BuckingBulls]

Hey John I have a 83 FXSB duel belt drive. My buddy from the Marines who I served with has a 1981 Sturgis. I beleave in 83 the Sturgis became the Lowrider.

[@briancialek4380]

They only made the sturgis from 80 to 82 and then in 91. I own an 80 and a 91

[@ronl6746]

Cool video. Nice to see out & doing stuff. Enjoyable.

[@waynecasey6375]

Nice John, cool way to spend a day off. keep 'em coming man!

[@johnleardini1117]

I hate slop tails but ALWAYS loved this particular bike. Where can I find one to add to my stable?

[@jackyp2192]

I enjoyed the video John, it was different from your other videos but it was still educational and interesting.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Probably should have researched the Sturgis a little more for even more info, like the fact that they didn’t make a Sturgis in 83. Haha. I just repeated what the owner told me he had...

[@scotthelms8745]

Finally a video about Antonio. Great video my friend

[@harleycharlierides1726]

The first Sturgis I saw and if you want to see an all original one go to Sturgis, South Dakota they have on sitting in the front of the store 'NOT FOR SALE" it is pretty cool though.

[@garyhayes4756]

I grew up on Evo love the sound. This 83 sounds awesome. I have never seen the first dark horse just pictures thanks man

[@mikeessary7691]

I always look forward to seeing your vids!! Keep up the good work

[@groover4293]

I was surprised that I didn't see one in the HD Museum when I visited in 2015 though Willie G had one in his collection next door. A good one is as scarce as hens teeth in Australia, plenty got knocked off.

[@robertlumsden942]

Always look forward to seeing the video's. and ugggh yes the rain is hitting Jacksonville too. got to get up your way. last time I was up there was airborne jump school long time ago. take care.

[@paulsullivan931]

Hey John,thanks that was cool,some fantastic old cars and some cool Harley’s way cool vlog😎😃👍

[@torreyho6629]

John, keep making videos like this one! Being from Hawaii, I don't get the chance to see some of these types of car shows. I also like the posts you do of riding, ever consider a silent video that just has the sound of your engine? I would definitely let that run for a couple of hours! 😉

[@jaredhowe2847]

Enjoyed the 83 Sturgis bike.

[@ThatBobGuy850]

Awesome video, John! A lot of us like cars as well as motorcycles, especially old cars! That Antonio sure seemed like a cool dude - quick with a smile. I like people who are good-natured like that.

[@TheHarleyTech]

he's a pretty cool dude, for sure

[@antoniogranillo1458]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@NotaFlea]

Had a 82 Sturgis, first new HD I ever bought, because of that bike I learned to work on motorcycles.

[@TheHarleyTech]

I think a lot of people learned to work on bikes because they own or owned a shovel, haha

[@NotaFlea]

It was the bike that almost put HD out of business, we used to call them 200 mile bikes, after 200 miles you had to work on them again. Funny thing is because of that bike I started riding Sportsters, Still do to this day 30 plus years later

[@19Trent69]

Great vid 👍🏼 Always Kool to see machines of 2 and 4 wheels

[@jameslanning8405]

I remember the first Sturgis I ever saw. It was a twin belt drive too! Primary and secondary. 80ci? Or 1340 cc...

[@user-mp2qj6rs9c]

I like clips like this. i really enjoy your wrenching videos. I like riding clips too. I do not like guy's who ask me to donate money or follow their patreon channel or buy their t shirts. keep up the nice work John I've been with you since you began.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Haha, it’s hard to keep everyone happening. I get a lot of comments asking about how they can support the channel, and that I should start patreon. I also get asked a lot about merchandise. It’s just part of the process for making a brand that’s profitable, and not a hobby that takes finances away from life’s necessities! If I ever do any of it, it will likely be pretty low key.

[@PhatboyHD88]

My favorite bike of all time !!! All belt drive a all time classic !!!! One of my best friends when i was in the army had one i rode it was a awesome bike for its time,,,

[@TheHarleyTech]

They are super cool. Seems I’ve seen one all cut up in the halls on Juneau drive, as well. Damn shame!

[@HARMARSCH2]

John, This was a good video. I enjoyed seeing the cars and the ‘83 Sturgis. Anything you upload I’ll watch

[@2laneblacktop943]

Cars are cool too ! Looked like an awesome meet up. Nothing wrong with mixing it up John. Great episode.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks man!

[@exile730]

great work, John Maxwell!

[@philperrin8725]

awesome dood and Hi from Sarsfield Victoria Australia from Phil and my 2009 superglide fxdc

[@fililoboesparza5784]

Cool cars shown John. love the H-D Sturgis bike..👍🏻

[@scottwilloughby3840]

great video look forward to your posts the 83 and pickup very very nice

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

NOTHING sounds like a SHOVELHEAD!

[@ironheadbeej]

Wish like hell I could find another one that I could afford.

[@dirtyhorse5090]

I still have mine. Had it since high school back in 1973. It's chopped on a hard tail frame,but... once my son got out of the Marine Corp the question came,pops..can I have that bike 🤦😵grrrr oh..ok son. His mom was brought to the hospital on it when he was born in 1990. So now I'm stuck with my 94 Electra glide classic that I've had since new,still looks new,even has the style of how a Harley should look, unlike these new ones

[@crackerjack8115]

Debating a 05 heritage softail or a 05 night train. Like em both. Will be a daily rider bike to and from work & life. What do you think John maxwell

[@jwvolgs]

I love you're bike john I'm looking into one they are around 10000 where I'm at my current bike is a heritage classic

[@rambug99]

Sure they match....in Ga. Red & black always. Go Dawgs !

[@harleybattle7043]

I have an 89 Sportster and an 83 Sturgis! Y’all are fucking great. Ride safe

[@757Adventurer]

Keep them ALL coming

[@nbt3663]

John you driving around is awesome. I'm.laugjing my arse off!!

[@TheHarleyTech]

haha, glad I left it in then!

[@mtlindley3338]

man i saw one at a show last weekend in SC, I was telling my buddy how rare they are. Next thing you know 2 more rolled up hahaha. it was a sturgis club, very cool!

[@gregoriojuarez1579]

Los Angeles CA, it's riding season ALL year around.

[@single55]

Riding a springer is always a good day.

[@petechilton9975]

I need a Chattahoochie Harley T need to jump online and hunt one down. yep Shovel heads are the sound for sure

[@koreypacheco4968]

Awesome videos brother from Toronto Canada

[@jonathanwilson4482]

Cool video. Keep them coming.

[@mikelikesknives428]

Nice stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@jimweagant8920]

Awesome video if you do more like that I will be watching them

[@TheHarleyTech]

Awesome Jim! I appreciate it. It's nice to get out of the shop with the camera some, too

[@jlc904ubc]

Thanks great video. I have always liked the Sturgis. By the way, I got my Mastech MS8268. I like it. I like the low price too. Thanks for the recommendation. See you next week.

[@TheHarleyTech]

awesome! Glad you like it!

[@godride3275]

Good stuff John. Keep it comin😎👍

[@jimweagant8920]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@DavidAdiv]

Cool I take my 71 Firebird to cars shows in Jersey lots of fun

[@TheHarleyTech]

Nice!

[@llEverydayCarnivorell]

Dude! Do more of this!

[@geoffozevans4500]

Some nice stuff there, my mate had a Sturgis yrs ago 👍😎

[@stevensmith9651]

Great job mixing up the video's, I'm sure it can be difficult coming up with new material, you keep posting I'll keep watching👍

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks Steven. To be honest, I get kinda tired of working, and then editing me working. It's nice to offer up something else. Since it's been raining, I haven't been able to ride myself. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@SRKASM01]

Awesome video! Your video editing skills are getting better all of the time. One suggestion, when you plug someone else's site, include the link in the description. 1) I'm lazy 2) I want to watch the whole video at once instead of pausing it and looking up the site or going back and searching for the part where the URL is mentioned (Kind of part of number one). Keep up the awesome videos!

[@TheHarleyTech]

Oh hell. I was supposed to do that...

[@SRKASM01]

You could have added it in your reply to me...just saying. Quick question, I just converted a friend of mine's 2005 Road Glide to a trike. He's in his late 60's and just wants to ride. Do you think that the added expense of changing the triple tree to change the steering dynamics is worth it? There are a lot of companies that sell triple trees that improve steering on trike conversions.

[@TheHarleyTech]

I’ve ridden both versions, if it’s already together, what does he think about it? It is slightly better with a different steering angle, but to a young guy with plenty of upper body strength, it’s not worth the cost. A fella that was getting older, Might like to have it easier! Also, I’m on my phone, so changing that stuff is a pain. Thanks for heads up, and check the video description. I updated it.

[@SRKASM01]

Thanks, I'll bring it up to him. Great old guy! I've put thousands of miles on the road with him. He can no longer hold up a bike, hence the trike modification. I'll suggest the triple tree upgrade to him. I'd miss him on the road.

[@TheRooster1122]

John,,,, I like the look of, your chrome buttons with the black housings!! You got me thinking man” Sweet..

[@logangilliam6835]

Great video! Never a disappointment!

[@TheHarleyTech]

'preciate it!

[@morkthetubabiker5479]

Was that a slotted primary cover to keep the belt cool? I have heard of homemade versions but that looked factory.

[@antoniogranillo1458]

Aw, I miss you too, buddy!

[@TheHarleyTech]

yay Antonio!

[@adamhoulahan6995]

Nice work mate, hi from Aus 🇦🇺

[@TraceyAllen]

When are Evo's going to be the next shovel head. The 99 softail is looking at 20 years pretty quick.

[@TheHarleyTech]

For sure!

[@thepokester55]

You kind of sounds like Beavis , when you have your helmet on with the visor down. Just thought, I would note that. Lol I enjoy your channel and the videos. I look forward to Wednesday to see what you got for us. Keep up the good work!

[@SRKASM01]

Funny, I was thinking the same thing! I'm glad I'm not the only one.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Clearly, I'm going to need to remember some Beavis lines...

[@rjo-rc2dj]

...I was going to say Butthead (not at all an insult - two of the coolest guys ever created). When you mentioned getting food at the show.

[@dirtyhorse5090]

@@TheHarleyTech I bought a Beavis and butt head shirt at hot topic

[@tokkmmann]

Nice videos, thanks for sharing

[@bmp72]

I have a Shovelhead Sturgis :-) (FXDB). Mine is a 1982, when they were not black with orange stripe and dragbar, but brown with buckhorn handlebars. Mine is all original, but for some reason has black wheels instead of gold. A messup at the factory ?

[@davidsnow2420]

hey bmp72, I have an original black and orange 1982 Sturgis. I think the brown & gold color scheme on yours was a rare one-year-only color option to mark the MoCo's buyback from AMF. All the previous Sturgis models were black & orange. Hope you keep yours stock!

[@bmp72]

I have both a 1981 and 1982 FXB Sturgis. Unlike the one here ine are both original. There is so much not correct on the bike in the video... mid controls, whole shifter link mechanism, heads are supposed to be black, seat, etc etc etc

[@jb-bu4vl]

The only way it could be an 83 is if it wasn't registered until 83!

[@RoughNek72]

Awesome video!!!!

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I know a guy bought that same model and year sturgis hd for his wife in 91'-92'. She was afraid to ride it so its kist been sittin in their shed ever since. I remember climbing all over that thing with my buddy pretending we were badass's. Cool bike

[@TheHarleyTech]

if you were climbing around on a Sturgis model and lived to tell about it, I think you probably are bad asses! haha

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

@@TheHarleyTech after watching g this video, several days later I called my buddy and asked him about that bike. He said it's still sitting in his dad's shed. It's caked with dust and rotting away. His dad always refused to sell it . He would always says " that's the wife's bike I can't sell it". So, it's still there. Good times

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

@@TheHarleyTech ya. My friend and I would steal a couple budweisers out of his dad's garage fridge and go to the shed and act like we were riding the bike while drinking beer. We were idiots. Lol

[@philipbush2694]

I feel ya bro i live in knoxville tn and our weathers shit too

[@TheHarleyTech]

Alberto is being a real pain in the...

[@philipbush2694]

John Maxwell yea i cant go ridin skatin cant even go walk with my girl and it suck i absolutely hate when it rains

[@vinnyrides]

Were gonna call your buddy "Smiley" ..good video

[@chrismorris9065]

Nice Sturgis. I have a friend that owns one. It is not as clean as this one! Everything is blacked out on his though. All original.

[@chrisrogerson5893]

Once again great video!!!!

[@TheHarleyTech]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bendavis3212]

John in the video I saw that you have flush mounted fuel gage and gas cap I am thinking of adding it to my Lowrider how do you like them? Thanks

[@TheHarleyTech]

The ones I have suck. They’re from amazon. Mine is a 96, though. Depending on your year low rider, if HD makes them, they’re by far the best. Mine leak like hell.

[@bendavis3212]

Thanks John for the quick reply and advice

[@thomascharles44]

Which bike do you prefer riding?

[@deehiggdh]

Gave it a big dirty thumbs up..i dig that Sturgis

[@jairocastillo9447]

Cool channel and vid; keep them coming!

[@TheHarleyTech]

Will do!

[@clarkbabin9799]

Your welcome and thanks again

[@Z17xMachine]

If I'm not mistaken Harley stopped production of the Sturgis in 82' They were only produced 80-82.

[@TheHarleyTech]

That’s what I thought, but dude told me an 83, and his plaque said so. I just rolled with it.

[@rockyrauf2529]

It had some Sturgis parts, belt guard, wheels, but the tank emblem was from the 91 Sturgis. I don't think it was a Sturgis either.

[@TheHarleyTech]

yea, I don't have much to compare it to. I certainly wasn't around back then, so...Through working on bikes, I've learned some things are worth arguing with people about, and some things aren't.

[@floridaguido]

Great video!

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks Thomas!

[@danschramm1397]

That Sturgis bike is sweeeet !

[@TheHarleyTech]

I liked the truck, too. Its a pretty cool setup he has!

[@danschramm1397]

John Maxwell, agreed ! They would both look nice in either one of our garages !!

[@sutous4188]

So I'm looking at the sportster 48 Is that a bike u can have two people on ? Thanks for the help

[@TheHarleyTech]

You can. For short rides it’s ok, but a bigger bike is better. For long rides, you’ll likely be sad with your purchase. If you plan to ride 2 up a lot, and can afford a bigger bike, I’d go bigger!

[@spyguy9519]

I want to know what you are using to get such clear audio while riding? I have never heard that kind of quality on here before.

[@TheHarleyTech]

It's linked in the description of the video. Same stuff Blockhead uses. glad you like it!

[@ausoff-road7795]

Another top vid my man, what gloves are they? A product review here and there would be sweet

[@jerry-riverbluffbaggers3910]

Sweet video!

[@TheHarleyTech]

Thanks Jerry!

[@jdcastillocastillo3492]

What do you mean you don’t know how to work on an 83 HD, great video keep up the great work. Nice.

[@TheHarleyTech]

Mostly just that I haven’t ever. The whole bike is totally different. I’d have to figure out how it works to know why it’s broken. I could figure it out, but shops like bike barn specialize in that stuff.