Hunting Harley's, 1996 FXSTS bobber

factory FXSTS Springer Softtail bobbed out. In my opinion, super important to use a stock and matching motor and frame combination when you build something like this. If you don't, you don't have a true Harley, just a wannabe. It would of helped if I remembered to turn on the gas! For pix go here www.flickr.com...

[@justinshirley9897]

I built the Bike...I originally purchased the 96 FXSTS in North Dakota. Brought it back and customized it while living in Az. Sold in to a friend in Casa Grande Az. Slicky Mitch. It ended up in California. The Tank came from Original SSMc Member out of West Hell Tucson Az 1970s. Lots of History on this bike. Laid it down in 2013 on interstate i8. Ill never forget it. I have lots of before and after pictures of the progress. Whoever owns it now. Cheers! I spent most of my rides on her with the throttle wide open. :-)

[@HuntingHarleys]

Thanks for sharing the history

[@justinshirley9897]

. i miss that 1 for sure...im rolling a 1999 Road King Custom now

[@DanTheFordFixer]

gotta love the license plate fallin' off, classic bobber. I like it.

[@HuntingHarleys]

typical aftermarket made today item, not made right

[@EltonMcBain]

Love this video… car alarm, dude comes out to shut alarm off. Forgot to turn on gas, stalls bike lol. I laughed like hell when the car alarm came on again. A true testament to the lifestyle. Shovels and Evo’s were my era of bikes… the good old days.

[@mulliedog1]

Nothing like settin' off some car alarms firing up yer bike! Haha. Nice bike.

[@HuntingHarleys]

I told them, "At least you know your van is safe!"

[@mulliedog1]

HuntingHarleys Haha!

[@indiopeltier9758]

The stance on this thing is beautiful

[@gustafvanruysdael2493]

Love that car alarm going off :p

[@briantoblerone9625]

Nice bike. Question..... I don't want to bug you too much for details but if someone was new to the idea of buying a bike of this type, what would be your strongest suggestions for what to watch out for....Quality checks and reliability... and what is the price range a buyer should expect to pay? Thanks.

[@tip21967]

love the sound what a looker of a springer amazing bike

[@raymondlamirand2597]

"The neighbors love me."

[@ung427]

That looks so weird to me, is this a hard tail? Because it looks like the rear end is flexing like a shock 06:15

[@HuntingHarleys]

It's a softtail, shocks under the transmission

[@ung427]

@@HuntingHarleys Aaah, its hidden.. Haa haa.

[@justinshirley9897]

I had chopped the fender brackets. Added a hard tail fender

[@BENNIEDARRELL]

it sounds and runs great, too bad it's all stripped down but i'd still love to have it or preferably any flh above 1965, some day if i'm lucky enough to find one, i'll own one or more. you did it so it can be done.

[@toddclark332]

. Love your bike my kind sweet thank you for sharing with us

[@tylerfabish5578]

No Evo motor should ever take that much effort to fire. Even with a bad tune on my Mikuni mine would always fire first crank. Got my jets and needles set all properly at the mechanic and she would cold start off the choke. I think you need to invest a few minutes looking that carb over my friend, the Evo was the best motor ever made and having it run in that condition is a disservice to the harley enthusiasts

[@HuntingHarleys]

+Brian Toblerone make sure the builder put on lock washers and parts are tight! Prices are all over, they can range from $4000 - $15,000. The prices make no sense.

[@dakotamantai1517]

car alarms and dogs man this video has it all

[@honeyman71962]

It would be beneficial for some of the folks who don't live in California or wherever it is you live to know the prices of the scooters that you're showing some of us may be interested but until we know what the price is it's kind of a moot issue anyway good luck to you I hope you sell it quickly brother.

[@HuntingHarleys]

All sold years ago

[@vwsandvettes3253]

That thing sounds sweet.

[@long13hair]

love a springer. i love mine. cheers

[@tomcata1467]

Great point on the fact that the serial numbers, have to all match, with the title, to be a true Harley.......and the EVO, engine is the best engine, Harley, ever designed and built.....

[@davegosselin9327]

Although I’ll agree the evo is decent. The best motor is the ironheads. But it’s matter of preference. all harleys rule

[@thrashsis5412]

This bike is beautiful & loud

[@justinshirley8038]

The bike was originally brought down from Grand Forks North Dakota....Started out with some bad ass apes and I ended up turning it into a nice bobber...Sold it too my budy Mitch in Arizona...Im glad to see the scooter made it to California...I loved this bike...It was a great project..Im moving on to building me and ol Knucklehead...Good memories! I have originall rebuild receipts for the motor...Its fast and hella fun....Take care. Enjoi! [e-mail]

[@HuntingHarleys]

Justin, good to know the back story. Mitch is who I bought it from.

[@justinshirley8038]

Eh Mon...Ya..I was just over at mitchs this morning and he said he sold it to ya...You got some cool sledz!..If Im over in your neck of the woods. Ill have to check out your shop.

[@HuntingHarleys]

***** anytime

[@vwsandvettes3253]

Is there any way to add a seat for my lady and have it still look cool? lol

[@workingmansdead44-ug8hl]

the 21 incher in the front of a soft tail springer kills it for me on an otherwise good lookn and running scoot,how much did ya flip it for?

[@HuntingHarleys]

I think 6k or so

[@jakobbegay179]

Hey Todd out of curiosity, what was the first motorcycle you ever rode?

[@HuntingHarleys]

A 1969 Honda 70, I was 7 and could not reach the foot pegs. Kick only with a foot shifter 3 speed

[@kevinm8556]

my uncle had one of those.

[@mrgehtdichnichtsan3754]

Give me this bike !!!😆😆 I love this style and sound 😍

[@skinz1234]

So u say havta have stock frame and motor number? I have a 79 shovel motor in a aftermaket rigid frame. Does that make it a poser bike? If i found a stock frame the numbers still wouldnt match? What would u do?

[@HuntingHarleys]

In Today's world, what makes it a Harley are the motor cases. replace those with after market cases, you no longer have a Harley. I'd leave your bike alone, ride it and enjoy it.

[@skinz1234]

Thats how i seen it, thx for the quick reply! Just found your vids. Will be watching some of your longer ones soon ;) I live in Germany and dont have anyone to ask about harley stuff. im sure i will appreciate your maintanance and vids on harley history :)

[@johngonzales7317]

@@HuntingHarleys Hey this might be as stupid question but I'm gonna ask. I just found u on KZbin love u videos and bikes. How do I get ahold of u for inventory list or something. E-mail or # ????

[@HuntingHarleys]

@@johngonzales7317 email is [e-mail] i no longer carry inventory at this time

[@calimatt24traxxas]

Beautiful bike.

[@bretcappola6904]

I only don't like the forward controls,but that's a easy change

[@TheBubba1033]

now this is a bad ass chop !! EVO BABY..

[@mrcodesteez1211]

haha are you saying that to mess with him cuz he hates the chopper when its a bobber thing if so thats awesome pretty funny

[@bretcappola6904]

Cool bike

[@thegreatlakespiper3780]

HuntingHarleys cool little bar hopper....most of all I'm really glad to see your bringing in a couple bikes...gotta keep that ball ah Rollin:)

[@HuntingHarleys]

have to

[@TheYammerHammer]

Liked because of the car alarm

[@marknorman4698]

Could tthe timing be out abit ?? 😊

[@HuntingHarleys]

@marknorman4698 this was years ago, ran perfectly

[@dannyhatfield7259]

God I love that bike

[@johnjohnston1446]

Where are based out of. That bike came from about 30 minutes from me.

[@Hot80s]

clean bike with no extra bullshit on it

[@dogstarstudios718]

Wow! I guess all the brothers who I knew that rode sleds with swapped Harley manufactured engines, frames, etc (thus non-matching numbers) weren't riding real Harley's? That would be news to them!

[@HuntingHarleys]

After market casss..none edited videos..rather worded that wrong. Go back pre 70, no frame numbers. Thst said. World of EVOS? Better have matching numbers

[@tedspoltore9385]

Love that bike...Dammmm

[@pitman5580]

Nice ride

[@rwbz28]

SWEET!

[@juliohernandez6101]

Easy on the throttle brother you’re choking that Evo.

[@1upkennelzaz457]

how much on the springer??

[@HuntingHarleys]

gone

[@Vidar.m]

Bobbers are cool

[@kevinm8556]

beautiful bike second only to the 76 shovel for my taste.

[@Pitdawg2007]

Lmfknao nice smoke! Lmao

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Love it

[@arguswil]

Smokes, Backfires, Stalls and sets off car alarms !! TAKE MY MONEY # SOLD!

[@sebastianochs7714]

6:20 omg❤️

[@myalaskalife5837]

i am building one from a 2007 1200 sports

[@txhc666]

disturbing the neighbors since?

[@Qualified_Candidate]

Did this bike sell yet?

[@HuntingHarleys]

long time ago

[@tomrizzo1554]

Runs like a clock nice and slow

[@STROKER.69]

Darn it I put an s&s motor in my fxdl

[@ubamothereffer1]

sounds like it time for some new rings...

[@HuntingHarleys]

if that was true, it would be blowing blue oil smoke everywhere

[@pitbull5633]

If its for Freakin Sale, Whats the God Damn Price!!!

[@HuntingHarleys]

Sold years ago

[@hellbent6344]

They guy who build this bike did a great good except he left the belt cover, wtf

[@huck01955]

Nice good for you .

[@matthewlundquist4734]

I EM TITLE AN DEED !!! A chip

[@michaeltaylor8835]

nilce

[@nealmadill2986]

Fxsts Harley is Spiffy, call me on facebook ontario Canada if the bike hasn.t sold yet.... my Daughter would love that bike. Thx.

[@HuntingHarleys]

long gone

[@markbotha9262]

Sounds like a Hardley Ableson to me. All noise and no performance.

[@ubamothereffer1]

not necessarily...

[@HuntingHarleys]

always. bad ring(s) means compression is off and will allow oil to travel past them. That said, bad tune, bad gas, not running for a time, or even exhaust popes can make a bike sound funny

[@ubamothereffer1]

+HuntingHarleys unless there is zero oil pressure!

[@ubamothereffer1]

+HuntingHarleys unless there is zero oil pressure!

[@nbookie]

All those poor harley posers running around with fake Harleys because they replaced the motor or trans. Guess my motor swapped chrysler was just a kit car after that.

[@billwall3913]

Me likey

[@michaelbyerly5068]

You sure fucked up a nice bike

[@marcoantonioadame5680]

Way always kill of the engine's of all of you're cycles??.. let em listen just one moment..

[@matthewlundquist4734]

Outlaws MC Original Mother Club 1935 ... 13 ... A.d.i.o.s ... World Wide ... 666

[@井上貴一-h5e]

クラクション、しつこいな（笑）　さすがアメリカ人

[@badassgararge2974]

So if its not matching nr then it is some other brand . horseshit

[@HuntingHarleys]

no, not matching means simple someone put a motor in a frame it did not come with. IE, Harley frame and Harley motor. An after market frame or motor or cases is an entirely different animal

[@RobertMcNulty007]

@@HuntingHarleys Hey Todd, I have a 1986 FXRT frame with a 2002 96 CI Ultima engine with its own title built into a bobber. The seller said Harley will still work on it. What does this mean?

[@HuntingHarleys]

It means at his dealership, the mechanic has agreed to work on it. Most bikes that are this changed around, it's hard to find anyone to work on them, even chopper shops

[@madjack956]

So, if I buy a Ford truck with a blown engine and replace it with a different one, it is no longer a Ford? Kinda laughable.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Put a different engine in your Ford Cobra and watch how much money you just lost

[@madjack956]

@@HuntingHarleys Well, not talking Ford Cobra, and it doesnt matter with a Harley because they don't hold their value any more.

[@HuntingHarleys]

@@madjack956 The days of waiting 3 years for a new Harley are long in the past. Anything new production with few exceptions goes into depreciation (loosing value) for roughly 30 - 40 years after which they might become collectable. You obviously are completely unaware of the amazing prices antique Harley's command today, even shovelheads and choppers. One requirement, has to have an original frame and original set of motor cases.

[@TankToChest]

It’s a terrible Bob job. That tank is BAD.

[@HuntingHarleys]

It was built to sell, not to impress with style

[@TankToChest]

@@HuntingHarleys I know you probably got it like that I’m just saying wow that’s a perfect project bike to remake way better.

[@TankToChest]

That is a terrible and shitty pipe job geez