HOW COLD IS TOO COLD TO RIDE?? RODE MY PANHEAD TO "NICK'S CUSTOM CYCLES"

[@davidmcgahan5328]

Back in 1982 I rode my 60 pan from Ohio to st.pete Florida. I left in November it was cold I really wish I had a windshield it looks really good. God bless you and have a safe ride.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks David!!! 👍🍺

[@panheadsforever74]

Wassup slick, SPANKY here. NICK'S is my Disneyland. I vacation there a couple times a year. Can't wait for the video. Beautiful picture of your pan at the trio. PANHEADS FOREVER.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah spanky you know that trio tavern like the back of your hand to spot it from the photo!!! Yeah i was disappointed last Saturday two weeks ago, i expected to see you at the trio when i pulled up!!! 😂😂😂 FOREVER PANHEADS!! 👍🍺

[@JerseyNickMoto]

There was a time when I used to ride into the low 30's. Don't do that as much anymore lol. Nick's Custom Cycles is truly one of a kind. Hopefully someone takes it over when he's gone. Than Pan is looking great. Talk to you soon.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah, I’m the same way Nick me and my buddy large used to ride in the 30s all the time we would ride every weekend in the winter. It never stopped us but now not too many people wanna join me so I just don’t do it as much, but I can ride in any temperature, if i have to!!!

[@deanblanton-fh3gq]

This must be Harley heaven. Wow, I’m stuck,over her on the left coast and wish I live close to Nicks Customs, what a honey hole, parts for days..I’m an older rider stuck in the 50s, owned just about all the Harley legends. My first Harley as a kid was a WLA 1945, still in the military crate. Rode that bike most of my high school days painted it up from the Army O.D. To a gloss black. Added some chrome stuff and a custom exhaust. Later in bought a 1963 pan, from a police auction. Rode that jewel till I got the letter from the draft board. Got home 3 years later, dusted my old pan off put new tires on it,gave it a good tune and I was off for a year seeing the world and emptying my head from the political war called Vietnam. The politicians got richer off the backs of the veterans who had to serve in that hell hole. My grand dad always told me there ain’t no Harley’s parked in front of a Physics office. I proved that to be true. My old pan helped me escape the heat of combat withdraws. Combat vets know what I’m talking about. Best Harley I’ve own. Never left me walking. But I’ve owned others, I’m addicted to my Harleys. Wouldn’t own any new one. Stay with the stuff I can ride and fix. Not the new computer on two wheels. See ya down the road,thanks for your video. You got a sharp looking pan head. Don’t sell it!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Dean, and thanks for sharing you story too!! Way cool. 👍🍺 thank you for your service!!!

[@chriscoburn6614]

NOW I'M 70 yr I FEEL THE COLD MORE ALWAYS BEEN ALL WEATHER RIDER ! BUT NOW NOT SO MUCH 🤣🤣🤣🇬🇧

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Totally understandable Chris!! I don’t judge- to teach their own. Nobody’s got nothing to prove to nobody. What is it anybody’s business what temperature people ride in!!! 👍🍺 thanks for watching and commenting

[@Billy-703]

(Earned a position in the family) I get it! It’s what separates you! For me anyway? Nicks a legend in the game for sure! Such a treat being able to walk thru with Slick! You love and appreciate every piece and know what you’re looking at from a builder/bikers perspective. Pan sounds excellent! Just like family they can upset you from time to time but, in the end ya love them all! Great video! Slick/Hippie/Ralph y’all get it? Both passion and struggle!!! Really enjoyed this one! Windshield looks awesome!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Billy, I’m really glad you enjoyed it!!!! You’re sooo right about OLD BIKES- “being just like family they can upset you from time to time” that was an amazing quote, I’m gonna have to steal them words from ya and use them in the future!! Your the man Billy!!! Appreciate you watching all three of us , YOU are the audience we’re targeting!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@duanepeiffer5071]

Supposed to be 48 here in northern Illinois this coming weekend. This video has me aching to ride. Don’t think we’ve had any salt on the road yesterday…..

[@rickv4852]

There is still salt dust on the road, do you park inside and rinse it off

[@duanepeiffer5071]

@ I won’t ride if salt dust is visible. I park inside heated garage and can wipe down. Not set up to wash inside.

[@rickv4852]

@@duanepeiffer5071 I have to park outside and keep covered so don't ride once they throw salt, thanks for the response

[@msomusicco]

nice video, Nice to see you riding in the cold weather. I have pretty much stopped riding below 55 degrees, lol. I noticed that your clutch cable and front brake cable have a metal covering. Looks real cool. might be a dumb question but, Is that the way it si made for the panhead 's or can you buy them for shovelheads, as well?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

No, those coverings were not factory. It’s just something the guys did back in the day. All it is is wire loom colored wire loom. You can get any color you want to match with your paint scheme even

[@msomusicco]

@@SlickHeadCustomCyclesOh ok, looks really cool. I think I will check it out for my shovelhead. Thanks

[@gerryrandolph]

Last winter, when I was working second shift, if there wasn’t any snow or ice on the roads, I’d ride to work. In the afternoon it wasn’t bad, put on an insulated leather jacket and a decent set of gloves, the highway was no issue. But getting off at midnight, I’d take surface streets. Temps would be in the upper 20’s and even with the fairing my fingers would go numb. But I could honestly say I rode most all winter. This year, I’m on first shift and leaving the house at 5:45 am, that’s near the coldest part of the day and I just haven’t found the testicular fortitude to ride. I also found that the morning commute has way more idiots on the roads that the afternoon did. Maybe Santa will put a set of heated gloves in my stocking? Turning 62 and riding an 800+ lbs Electra Glide in near zero wind chill….its brought out the battle of wills in me. Part of me says fuck that, the other part says fuck the cold…ride. Gotta love Kansas winters. Little snow, but the winds are straight from the coldest corner of hell. Ride as long as you can, but keep your head about the traction or lack there of. Be safe.

[@thejerseyj5479]

Kansas gets the wind straight down from the Arctic with nothing along the way to slow it down. Been through there many times when I was OTR. My last road trip I went to see Big Brutus in West Mineral. WOW that machine is incredible.

[@gerryrandolph]

@ kinda funny, I’ve been to places in the world most folks never get to see, Swiss and French Alps, the Australian Gold Coast, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, but I’ve never seen Big Brutus. I need to get out more. Seems like all I do is go to work and come home then repeat.

[@pastorbobncc365]

I could spend all day at Nick's going through the part's. Have a blessed week my friend

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I almost got accidentally buried in there Bob!!!

[@TboneInthehouse-q2b]

Man that pan shifts nicer and quieter then them new Harley M8’s. Even sound’s tighter, you got a good one there!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I know right T-bone I feel the same way. It’s shift so beautifully and quietly I didn’t mention that.

[@tugboat66]

Slick head, that’s one badass scooter ole buddy!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks tug!!! 👍🍺

[@brianzaborowski2724]

What a beauty and sounded as good as it looks too!

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

What a place unbelievable good content

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah, that place is crazy Cool it’s a South Jersey staple thanks again Hillbilly.

[@Billy-703]

That 58’s getting cleaner and nicer every time I see it. Like a tuxedo…gentlemen’s bike 🤣 just beautiful! Still riding to work here 30-40 degree temps. Pretty brutal tho. Project/ -Neighbor appreciation Season- 🤣 Driveway/Neighborhood shorter distances haha. Keeping them heat cycled and on Tenders 24/7.

[@trex860]

Wow, your motorcycle is a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@drifter8530]

That Pan is beautiful !!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@badbruise]

She looks good with that windshield!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks, badbruise I agree.

[@stuartheaydon-lc6qe]

Another cool video. Nick's got some stuff!! Love the Pan, looking & sounding awesome. 1 year older than me & looking alot in better condition than me!!! 😂😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Stu!!! 👍🍺

[@bobmertiff302]

Love the Shield.

[@larrywilson7933]

Up until a couple years ago, I never ran a windshield. I bought a Heritage Classic and it had a windshield and Iliked it. I now have a Road Glide Special and of course it has one. On the pan it’s up to you. I can go either way on it. Looks great with or without

[@haroldbartleson2239]

Thanks slick good video Retired down here in florida 73

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks harold!!! I’m jealous, technically i have 15 to 17 more years to go before retirement, turning 50 in 3months!!! Enjoy brother, stay busy. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@adamc4655]

Awesome panhead,the screen looks great on her.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Nice to see you out enjoying the last of the season. How great to have a place like Nick's so close. I would be broke all the time lol. All the best Slick.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Ralph!! I’m not done riding just yet!!! And yes it’s a convenience to have a place like Nick’s around!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@tobinlakeguideservices]

I’m not much into windshields , that being said it doesn’t look bad on your pan. What a great shop he’s got there. I could wonder through there for days.

[@swiftcaution5170]

It's interesting how i can sit through an hour long slick presentation.. and it holds my interest the entire time 😄, (well I could have dropped off once? but it was only for a second I swear!!)😂haa! Anyhow, that windshield looks fine by me! I'm a function over form guy any day. And that little Pan looks and sounds great from any angle 👍🏻👍🏻 10-4? Like you said the other day, ride em while we can 🍻🇺🇸

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks swift, i appreciate you watching and commenting!! 👍🍺 glad you enjoy the videos

[@DebtheReb1369]

Hi Slick, is everything for sake at Nick's Cycle Salvage? Those bikes are stock and awesome!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

@DebtheReb1369 all the parts- not the bikes.

[@kenpflueger1967]

Nice video, looking for the bottom end for my windshield for my 57 blue, do you know any good clues? Thanks 👍

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yes, go on Bill‘s customcycles.com. They have blue and red complete windshields and I think they have just the tinted lowers as well

[@paulsilson2148]

Thanks for taking me out for the day, and to the bar, Iam not easy date I only had one beer. That bike shop was amazing, what a collection of rides . The pan ran great. Great video

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it!! And you were a good date too- I didn’t hear a single peep out of you, and that’s how I like my dates!!! 😂😂👍🍺

[@paulsilson2148]

@SlickHeadCustomCycles true true

[@paulsilson2148]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles what I really liked was , when I reached around, you didn't flinch at all , but you were in control of that manly machine, so I guess that was it

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Well, I mean, who doesn’t like a good reach around?? a reach around doesn’t have a face, they’re all the same……

[@paulsilson2148]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles that's my man

[@BPantherPink]

Love the windshield ❤

[@thomasdesantis6920]

One BEAUTIFUL Pan Head !

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks thomas 👍🍺

[@markmcdeavitt3092]

That bike beautiful hard to put thing on that may take away from it but the windshield just fits 👍👍 I hope one day to make it to Nicks

[@DELLP215]

My man Slick Rick!!!! Amazing content as usual. Keep up the great work bro. (Dell-P)

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

DELL-P in the bldg!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting Dell, you da man!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@darkhelmetsplane]

That's a beautiful panhead!!! How cold is too cold? Tuesday night I rode to my Mom's place a few towns over... 28 F on the freeway. It's never too cold to ride😜

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I ride in 32 degree weather in this week’s video!!!! 👍🍺

[@kurtfoulke5130]

I've been sifting through Nick's treasure trove since 1979, some things haven't moved an inch since then lol

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Right!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@RobertGreeley-x6c]

Frickin love your scooter my friend, beautiful, sounds good too

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

👍🍺

[@jefferythayer6103]

Like the looks and the sound, of your bike. Me, I'm late model-rider. Did ride my older brothers '69 panhead.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Unfortunately, there was no 69’ Panhead so you were probably riding on his 69 shovelhead- a generator shovel, a really cool bike none the less. I also own a 1967 shovelhead.👍🍺

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

I ride a Goldwing, but that’s a beautiful bike!! I like the wind shield myself 🇺🇸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻Hoosier Wing here.🇺🇸

[@michaelmitchell5909]

I've never seen a more bad ass shop before mm..... And your pan is just fucking absolutely awesome... ya I'm about to get a memphis shades big ass windshield for my 2004 road king slick. I'm all for a shield man.

[@AltonBurleson-xt1wz]

Fantastic video Slick ! Your right about Hippie,he might be like me seeing all them springers and such might make him start writing bad checks and buy half the store! That is a really nice Pan but still like the Flathead best. Stay warm but stay kool at the same time! ✌️😎🍺🍺🍺

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@gregballard1268]

Great video man 👍

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Greg!!! 👍🍺

[@frankflstf]

That bike is so clean it’s better than showroom

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Agreed!!! Thanks frank!! 👍🍺

[@thejerseyj5479]

Beautiful Duo Glide, and I prefer no windshield also on my '07 Road King also. But when it's 50°or lower, the windshield makes a huge difference so I throw mine on. I banged into a few things at Nick's also, if you haven't, you ain't been looking around. PS, that's about the clearest windshield I've ever seen.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@mississippidrifter5960]

As long as there's not snow or ice on the road I ride. Been in the 20s here and I still haven't put on full leathers and a helmet. That pan is a beautiful piece of history.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I agree with you as long as there’s no snow or ice, i’ll ride. And thank you, yeah the 58 pan is pretty damn sexy. 👍🍺

[@rickv4852]

What about salt dust on the road, do you rinse the bikes off when you get home?​@SlickHeadCustomCycles

[@Jim-ej6yz]

Thanks for the vid Slick. I do like the look of your 58 with the shield on and it is nice in the cold. That 58 shows some real class. I dont mind the tank shift on my 59 but the foot shift does seem more natural to me. I'm more used to it.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks big jim!! To be honest, as you know, i really wanted a hardtail tank shift foot clutch panhead. BUT i not mad at my 58 for finding me!!! 👍🍺

[@JeffTucker-j1p]

Hey Slick, Hippie never complains about kick starting his bikes , and I've never seen him put a shield on his bikes when the weather is cold . Lol!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

That’s probably because- he’s way cooler than me, 3ft taller than me, way better looking than me, more sober than me, probably has 3x more money than me, and everyone actually likes Hippie. Is that the answer you wanted outta me? Hippie fanboy, I’m sorry i mean Jeff. His bikes don’t even have brakes half the time, why on earth would he install a windshield!!!! 😂😂 glad you stopped by!! 👍🍺

[@vernegibb621]

Cool parts

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

They are until you accidentally get buried underneath of them!!!! 😂😂

[@boscodog4358]

Windshield looks perfect. What brand is it?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

National cycle. Me and my buddy talk about windshields in my next video!! Should be out Thursday night at 5pm this week!!! 👍🍺

[@ronniedeciantis1978]

Nothing like riding in cold with an old bike that runs perfect stop somewhere for some food coffee with Baileys or Kahlúa oh man those really good old days now I live in Florida. Don’t get many of those.

[@anthonycrognale3967]

Just came across your channel great content. I live local too I'm in Collingswood I get down to the trio tavern once in a while and absolutely down at Nick's. Hopefully one day are paths will cross.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I’m sure we will Anthony!!! The only problem is you know what I look like but I don’t know what you look like!! 😂😂😂 👍🍺 SLICK

[@anthonycrognale3967]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles I'm an old short ugly guy with a 2003 super glide...

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

You just described 75% of the riders on an 03 super glide!! 😂😂😂

[@oscarchavez9222]

Love the panhead brotha got a 61 flh myself, not as nice as yours but it’ll get there one day, absolutely love the pipes on the pan not sure if you know the brand or where I can get some but would like to score some for my bike any info on them would help thanks Live to ride ride to live 🤘🏽

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I don’t know the brand info or even where you can get them, but I do know that they’re called megaphones tips. And to be honest with you I personally don’t like them. I like a fishtail or a shark fin rocket type tip

[@jakejames1977]

I do the same with gas cans. But where I live all the gas has ethanol in it so I drive 15 miles over the border into Wisconsin to get ethanol free gas. I fill up 25 gallons . Best gas cans are the 6 gallon racing gas can jugs.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@Tri-StateOutdoors]

The windshield looks awesome but I thought you liked bugs in the beard. J/k I know it's cold out 🧙‍♂️😂

[@Leonard-kd7uj]

Hi from UK love getting out in the winter not so much the extremes you guys get but we still get rock salt spread so pick my days plus it rains ALOT which turns it to brine bike eaters great vid if we had shops like that here I would niver have any money

[@TrentCostello-s4h]

A wind shield 😂😂..hope I never get that old!! ❤🎉

[@repoRod]

😂

[@AltonBurleson-xt1wz]

The older you get the better they look! I use to think that way about 45years ago. Hang in there and you will see what I'm saying.✌️😎

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Alton I responded to Trent’s comment, but KZbin decided to take it down cause they thought I was being mean. I said Trent my windshield is removable unlike your young ug__liness!! Just keep breathing Trent you’ll get there someday!! 😂😂

[@TrentCostello-s4h]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles I said it with a smile bro..heck I'm actually 53 now

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Lol 😂 now that makes this even funnier!!! Sorry man, i’m just so used to keyboard trolls,always trying to say some jacked off stuff, so I’m always ready to throw down lyrically, I’m pretty sharp with my pen!! I get off on handling trolls their asses, they’re used to saying things to big time KZbinrs that don’t respond back, they don’t realize i’m not the usual type KZbinr, I’m stupid like that- but maybe my 50yr old ass will grow up and get old someday!!! 😂😂😂😂 no hard feelings thanks for watching and commenting, it’s always appreciated- good or bad!!! They both help the channel 👍🍺

[@johndrake1966]

That windshield looks brand new can u still get aftermarket wind shields for old pans ✌️

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Everything is available aftermarket

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Kurt. Yeah john take a peek at Billscustomcycles.com, look under panheads, they have complete windshields with blue lowers and red lowers, and they also have parts sold separately to make windshields!! 👍🍺

[@frankflstf]

Nicks place is so bad ass solid bad ass it is like Disneyland

[@johnskidmore9020]

if you put heavy materal on he crash bars with reflective on the inside towardsyou be a lot warmer

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Your a dam genius sir!!! Let’s patent that…….

[@equalopportunityoffender6732]

I live in Colorado . Been caught in freak snowstorms ❄️ riding home from work (2nd shift) downtown Denver .

[@gregorykucera4235]

Damn nice bike,Great bike shop hippie would have a day in there huu ,Have a great day man.

[@scottseibert7796]

Sorry I haven’t commented on your videos lately , I dig all of them . Been watching on tv and it won’t let me comment from it . Keep up the great content !!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Scott no worries man as long as you’re still watching and hitting the thumbs up button , a comment is not always necessary. I appreciate you all the same. 👍🍺

[@frankflstf]

The bike sounds so solid bad ass

[@earlmarsh2285]

I was wondering how the front full hub caps work, never been able too check a set out dont see them very often but the look cool.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Each side is a half, then they’re bolted together all around the wheel. 👍🍺

[@ThomasWay-t8r]

Windshield ? Hell yeah 🦍

[@BeautyNherBeastt]

Skye biscuit fund🩵

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Why thank you!! my girl Skye will really appreciate that considering she wasn’t even in this video!!! 👍🍺

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

I was out on my bike, last week. It was 24 degrees.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I ride in 32 degrees in this weeks video!!

[@thejerseyj5479]

That shot at 53:33 was beautiful.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks bro, 😂 that was just spur of the moment, threw my phone up on a railing ledge, and thought I might as well film kickstarting it one more time, plus i wanted to see if she would start on the first kick to make it three in a row during the video and she didn’t let me down!!! 😂😂

[@Pete-y1r]

--like your 58,little things like the mirror vizers,may not be factory,but i have always liked them, --check with factory brochures to see if your luggage rack is mounted properly ,i think it may be mounted incorectly,i see this is a common error ,a minor one ,but one easily overlooked.--i like to ride with out a windsield as much as possible,and i live north of you---i'm 82 in ontario.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yes, I already know that my luggage rack is on backwards. It’s on my shovelhead backwards as well and yes, it is a common mistake. I look online and see a lot with them on backwards too!! one day when I have to take the rear fenders apart for some reason, I’ll switch them around

[@glenmclendon9209]

12°F is my cutoff here in Indiana . As long as it's only about a 3 or 4 mile ride .

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂awesome!!

[@glenmclendon9209]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles will be 66 feb 4th . My Ol Lady calls me a dumbass . I am dedicated . Love riding .

[@boscodog4358]

I'm going to get a transfer pump. At 74 I can't handle a 5 gallon can anymore.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Exactly I’m 50 years old. I don’t like handling 5 gallon gas cans anymore either , and they end up making a mess. You spill shit they leak, I’m done with all that crap. 👍🍺

[@hippieschoppercorner]

Dollar store thermometer 😅😅😅

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

It’s a harbor freight thermometer get it right it’s just like your voltmeter!!!

[@hippieschoppercorner]

😅😅​@@SlickHeadCustomCycles

[@hairyyeti21]

sick pan with tampoon storage to boot!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂 thank God dude, somebody acknowledged that joke. I thought it was pretty funny and not one peep from the peanut gallery so thank you sir.😂😂😂

[@bighensdog74]

How did you learn to wrench? School or just doing it growing up?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Well the short answer is self taught. And your right it started when growing up as a kid, with the simplest form of wrenching, removing parts and adding parts to my bmx and freestyle bicycles!! Then along came cars, couldn’t always afford to have a mechanic fix stuff, had to fix things myself. Then came working for a living, as a teenager took apart carnival rides and reassembling them at the next carnival location, you were shown the ropes from the older guys!! Also starting at 18yrs since i didn’t go to college, landed a job at a industrial pump company, where eventually I ran the paint shop department where we would disassemble and reassemble the different size diesel engines and pumpends for painting. After i 10 years of that decided to go to a tech school at night to learn heating/air conditioning and refrigeration wich was needed to begin my 22yr career so far as of now as a commercial HVAC and refrigeration service technician, when the big buildings and businesses hvac equipment breaks down, im sent to fix it. I also had to go through a 5yr apprenticeship schooling to work in the union im apart of. With that being said all those years of schooling, they teach you theory, they don’t teach you how to “wrench” that happens out in the field as you go along and screw things up from time to time. NOW, I didn’t mention all that time, since 19yrs of age I’ve owned motorcycles, being broke as I’ve mentioned before, i had to teach myself to work on my own motorcycles, because mechanics are expensive, and a service manual walking you through it step by step is cheap!!! So I’ve been wrenching on my bikes 30+ years now, i know my way around a motorcycle pretty confidently, but i still don’t know everything and I’m still learning every day. That holds true with my day job as well. When I come across equipment, I’ve never seen before, I gotta figure it out and learn how to fix it. So the moral of the story is, if you have a basic understanding on how tools work and how mechanical things sorta work and you can read a book, “the service manual” you can fix anything. All the super guru expert pro mechanics out there- they were just like us at one point they had to read a book and apply themselves, It’s just that simple. Oh and on a side note i also put my self through welding classes at night for 2yrs just for my own knowledge so i could weld on my own projects!! I also bought a table top mill and bench top lathe and have been teaching myself to use those to make parts, did alot of reading and watching videos on machining, plus my younger brother is a machinist, and he’s given me lessons. I’m sorry this went so long and I rambled on and on, but I hope you got the answers out of that you were looking for!! Also for context I’m 50 years old now!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@bighensdog74]

@SlickHeadCustomCycles cool dude. I was a commercial havac installer in my early twenties to thirties. Went to school for blue print reading and sheet metal prefab. For the last 10 years, I have been a mental health worker. I'm currently dismantling my 09 ultra to prep for paint. Grew up around bikes, but never owned one until this year. Wish me luck. The service manual was the first thing I bought. It's come in handy with my project.

[@duanepeiffer5071]

@@SlickHeadCustomCyclesgreat answer, thank you for taking the time to share.

[@jefferythayer6103]

I've got a question for anyone, that might remember. When, or what generation, would start their Kickstart , standing, on the right side of the bike, and kick, with left leg. I'm in my '70's.🤔

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Well for one maybe if you understood and you’ve watched my channel, you would know that I broke my right ankle and ruptured my Achilles tendon kickstarting one of my other Antique Bikes, couldn’t walk on it for a whole year. I’m finally back to kicking again so I have to use my left leg. What does it matter to you how I start my bikes, I’ll do it with one hand, that would probably bother you too!!!

[@repoRod]

It's never too cold or too hot to ride.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

And it’s never too late for you to understand how to drive traffic on KZbin to your videos with a simple title………………

[@hippieschoppercorner]

​@@SlickHeadCustomCyclesdammit Bobby 😅😅😅😅

[@hippieschoppercorner]

@repoRod man slick put a shot across the bow bro 😅😅

[@panheadsforever74]

Wassup is NICK'S is my Disneyland. I vacation there a couple times a year. Can't wait for the video. Beautiful picture of your pan at the trio.

[@repoRod]

@hippieschoppercorner no kidding I'm not driving sheep just chilling

[@davidjury478]

Cool lol I always rode till it got under 35 in to my 60s but I’m in my 70s an don’t do that anymore

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Wow that's really some place

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

How bout it!!!

[@spiral3565]

Yo Slick…how’s she cutting?.👊🏼

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hmmmm cutting, not sure I know what you mean by that spiral

[@spiral3565]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles 😂the old Irish/Kerry way to say hello and how’s going?…no worries 🤟🏼👊🏻

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

@spiral3565 😂ahhhh i see!! She’s cutting jussss fine my guy!!!! 👍🍺

[@garyhull5617]

When your bike won't start......It's too cold to ride.😮

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@jefferythayer6103]

I'll back up, on my last comment. Brother's bike was 1960 pinhead. 'Brain fart'.😏

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

OK then 😂😂 I have to back up on my response to you cause I told you there was no 69 Panhead that it was probably a 69 shovelhead but never mind now!!! 😂😂

[@chazzcapone.]

Is that Panhead an original bike? The chrome and other parts are awfully clean. Which of course there’s absolutely nothing wrong if this is a built bike to mirror that year Panhead. I’m only wondering if it’s a built bike or somewhat original.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

It’s mainly all original-engine, frame tins,saddlebags,grips, pretty much all of it- even the doo dads and ginger bread too!! all the guide lights are original, and obviously it has been a completely restored and repainted to get her so pretty!! And to make this easier I have a video I did specifically on this 58 Panhead and I talk all about what’s original and what’s not, so go back a few videos ago like two months ago and you’ll find it. I think it’s called “talking Panheads” 👍🍺 SLICK

[@boscodog4358]

How would you find a kicker spring for a 71 super glide?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Any carrier online would have one JP cycles, Dennis Kirk, eBay, Bill’s old bike barn. 👍🍺

[@3RDOOR]

Fine move oN

[@ronniedeciantis1978]

I hate those cross walks when I am on the bike , you are always looking at a lot of stuff , I always looking in my rear view mirrors , looking at side streets , but those dam crosswalks people shoot out like people are automatically gonna stop when I was growing up we waited to everything was cleared then crossed, but these people think they’re fucking yellow line and that little stop sign is gonna protect them

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Right on!! 👍🍺

[@tld522]

Put my windshield on the road king the other day.... I hate winter...🤬🤬🤬

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

You know T-bone a little fun fact back in 2011 when I Bought My Road King classic and I ride it home- that was the only time the windshield was ever on that road king!! I took it off the moment I got home and it’s never been back on in 14 years. 👍🍺

[@tld522]

@SlickHeadCustomCycles wow... Only time I run them is winter

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

@tld522 if my road king had stock handlebars on it hell yeah sure i’d put it on in the winter time but with my ape hangers my 20 inch apes- and I have them pushed slightly forward. The windshield won’t fit on there anymore.

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

How in the world would you get a bike out of there?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Even though it’s on the second floor, that museum, it has cargo doors like barn doors that swing open wide, and I think they have an electric lift elevator outside for it or they just use a forklift to lift things in and out of there!!!

[@3RDOOR]

Cut 😂

[@ridervfr2798]

That speedo is mezmerixing, when I lived in N NJ, I used to ride all winter, people used to look at you like you were nuts. Now on S FL its 50 and me and one co wotker ride to work. People are soft.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@DebtheReb1369]

I'm not into freezing my ass off. Get Gerbings heated gear to be comfortable

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Already have it!!! Great stuff, i use it when i ride my Road King!!!

[@richardschaffling9882]

I told my wife I was watching pan head porn and she said what so I had to show her and it got a laugh .I bought a little battery operated pump from HF and it works great.The windshield makes it look old school and a good look.i was there about thirty or thirty five years ago and he still looks the same and I wonder if he still has the bikes in the crates in the trailers in the back.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Well, now I can die happy Richard the fact that I made your wife laugh tonight while you were watching my video put a big smile on my face!!! So cool. Yeah, I know you could just get an electric pump from harbor freight, I have those, and put it in the gas can itself, but I still think I’m gonna get that gas caddy and then put an electric pump on it!! Thanks for watching Richard, im glad you enjoyed it. 👍🍺

[@xschopperblog2763]

Another killer video my friend keep them coming looks like my channel going to go by wast side it is what is so if you don't mind I'll be watching from the wast side lol enjoy my friend

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks X!! What’s the problem Buddy What’s going on? What do you need? Is there anything I can do to help keep your channel going? I truly look forward to every video you put out!! Your one of the guys that’s been with me the longest so I wanna see you stick around!!!

[@xschopperblog2763]

​@@SlickHeadCustomCycles I emailed you my friend

[@ฝรั่งดูงิ้วออก]

สวัสดีอเมริกา ดินแดนแห่งโอกาศและความงดงาม❤👍💯🇺🇸🦾

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@HeinzyHunsinbigler-ok3cy]

Gas can porn🤣

[@hippieschoppercorner]

The audio is fine except for you babbling the entire time. Pipe down and let us enjoy the ride mane 😅😅😅😅

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂

[@DennisTheMenace5150]

-21°

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Ouch

[@ColliWobblers-d1b]

She's a pertty pan....

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks- your user picture is also very Pretty!!! Wowzer. 👍🍺

[@willymueller3278]

How do you know, she is a she, and not a he ? Or even a it, nowadays, ya never know !

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Well because she’s got a nice set of jugs on her, and a really smooth saddle!!! Plus I don’t ride dudes….. 😂😂😂

[@panheadsforever74]

Wassup slick, SPANKY here. NICK'S is my Disneyland. I vacation there a couple times a year. Can't wait for the video. Beautiful picture of your pan at the trio. PANHEADS FOREVER.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Forever Panheads!!!

[@ronniedeciantis1978]

Nothing like riding in cold with an old bike that runs perfect stop somewhere for some food coffee with Baileys or Kahlúa oh man those really good old days now I live in Florida. Don’t get many of those.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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