Hunting Harley's, 1978 Harley FLH "Old School" Bobber

[@Rocketman88002]

Nice chopper. Glad you didn't go crazy on the handle bars; very short risers and 5" or 7" rise on the bars? It's been awhile! Just turned 71 not long ago. I miss those old shovels and pans! Happy motoring!!!

[@MarioPerez-ho2hz]

Todd sir you yourself are a piece of America take good care of yourself, enjoy your video's very much.....

[@TietLung]

Absolutely love shovelheads. My personal favorite of all the harley models.

[@mrcodesteez1211]

so much knowledge thanks for sharing it all the time love ur videos watch them all over and over and over... your so used to old bikes u shift so soon great job keep making videos

[@toddwinchester4539]

You know your stuff Todd. I love this video!!! And all the rest too!! SHOVELHEADS FOREVER!!!!!!!!!

[@bobberguy1]

Thanks for all your videos. Much respect to you. I have a '57 FL,' 64 FLH, '02 FLHT and '04 XL883 bar hopper.

[@sonoman00ify]

Bad ass bike man. If I was gonna buy a Shovel, that's the one I'd buy. I love that look. One day I'll add a Shovel to my garage. Great job man..it sounds great!!

[@tirehead72]

Really dig the "tastefully" modded bikes over the all billet-everything aftermarket 30 grand choppers every time. The value over a stock bike may not be there,But this type build can be ridden,shown,modded some more..whatever you like.....Very cool as usual!

[@ricktarded5741]

Love that sound...My old Shovel sounds just the same. Loud pipes save lives.

[@chopperchopster]

+Rick Tarded with todays very well insulated cars and booming stereo systems NOBODY hears a loud bike.

[@jlance6898]

Tome.these.bikes.are.the.best.you.can.have.all.the.new.school.i.will.stay.in..the.past.its.the.best.gost.rider.?

[@brettjohns856]

you have the best bikes hands down I started on a 77 low rider and now have a 88 1200 Sportster I'm 27 but would like nothing else but my old Harleys keep up the good work

[@arnaldogonzalez8539]

That's a sweet looking bike. Also thanks for the lesson on the frame.

[@MrKikkomon]

I'm one of those guys that will admit I know nothing bout these old school bikes lol.. but my god watching your videos .. helps

[@KevinGlore]

Beautiful, their good Ser thank you.

[@OffandOn13]

Awesome vids man! I'm just finishing my FL 1971 1200 rebuild. I must say the paintjob put it all in another gear! It came back so g***amn nice I had to stop thinking "just build it and roll" and had to start thinking "I'd better build a beautiful bike!!" It's gonna be a apehanger/california custom with the option to put the (amazingly nice painted) original fairing and handlebars plus original plastic bags on for those autumn-longrides Real inspiring to see your bikes!!! Greetings from Sweden!

[@tedspoltore9385]

Love the look of that bike.

[@smokewalker6885]

There' s not a video you've made that I don't like, really informative and you do such a nice job on the older bike making them tick just right. FUCKIN AWSOME!!!

[@jbirdperez6003]

Brings back my high school days ..rode to school with a big ass pompadour n Farmer John's with a Pendleton hahaha

[@HuntingHarleys]

when they were set up like this, old school. they used an adjustable triple tree (like for side car use) to give the illusion of a longer fork, or a factory extended springer for military desert use (like off an XA< but also made for desert 45's). At this time, when bikes like this were built, there were no after market manufacturers of frames (this frame is an after market). Chopper's came later, and had a raked neck, ALWAYS

[@MrCrash1959]

Bought a 79 flh full dress for 5,200.00 new and road it to Florida then to California and back to Jersey in 1980. Then the next year to upper peninsula Michigan. Great Times

[@shxjuvlogs]

This bike is like a dream ❤❤❤

[@motorcyclemark2889]

I love the older stuff but I'll stick to my modern 97 Evo Heritage for my everyday riding machine .

[@HuntingHarleys]

I ride a 94 myself

[@BigJimAmerican]

Midwest still has quite a few. In fact I just bought one this evening, a 1975 FLH that is in perfect condition. I was inspired by your vids, Todd, to pull the trigger on finding my dream bike.

[@jeroenspinette7635]

Nice sound Thx Same feeling as napalm in. The morning

[@mybikesheflies5244]

Its Kool ! 4 speed,Kicker on a Ratchet top,Ridgid.No turn signals or any other unwanted crap hanging off it.Straight through Shotguns & if its too Loud then you are too old!Loud Pipes save lives.I Love the old tin primary,s.We couldn,t register such a fine beast here in Aussie as the rule makers are pretty strict.So we register them all lamed up & then bring em home & go to work stripping all the unwanteds off,depending on your tastes off course.Thanks Man,I dig your posts!

[@HuntingHarleys]

that is correct, down is usually on, up is usually reserve. straight across is generally off

[@backwoodzbum]

love your channel. very informative. I just bought a 72 FX that is mostly original. I have a DNA springer+3 but think I will put the stock front end back on. What would you recommend for a nicer front end to make this bike a good daily Rider. the OEM front just seems too small. Thanks

[@HuntingHarleys]

The 1971 and 72 FX's are very different from the other FX's. Assuming your bike is mostly there. Personally, would find the missing pieces and enjoy it as a stock or very close to stock bike. The hunt is then part of the fun. But, everyone does something different with their machines.

[@backwoodzbum]

I like the idea of the mechanical wide glide front in.

[@scottweatherman3266]

Nice Scooter.Looks like a great little ride without all the frilly crap.

[@frankpeter9145]

Great bike. Love your videos.

[@travistrammell3424]

Nice Bike. Thanks for the Video's

[@Corpse1984]

this one is my favourite of all your videos, how much does it cost to build one with used parts? and which motor would you recommend based on a lower budget, a 1340 evo? thanks

[@thenarrativeandwhyyouloveit]

This is amazing as well.

[@HuntingHarleys]

EVO carbs are CV carbs. I don't need a driver right now, but I am hoping that changes in the next month or two so stay in touch.

[@traviseakins5692]

I loved how this man knows his shit true biker 👌🍻🏴‍☠️

[@ChristopherBotelho3052]

wow, thats one beautifull old school bobber .. love the bike you sure do know alot about harley's .. i wish you could fix my chopper up . i live in PA if i knew where to find you i would swing by and hire you to get my nike up n runnin

[@fffourtwenty]

This guy knows his stuff - ever have any sidecar shit come through?

[@HuntingHarleys]

The rarest side car shit are factory customs. Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpjQZ2OCh5x9gs0 look for videos I made on this special order 1957 FLH with side car, there are a few of them.

[@scotti3342]

beautifull bikes there mate

[@KowboyUSA]

Seems like I had a side mount license/tail lamp like that one that I bought from Jammer back around 1978-79. "Cats-eye tail lamp." Wasn't on the bike long. I forgot about it being there ran it into something.

[@RobECM78]

Is the white wire to coil from pointer, or is it positive from battery? I have bought my first Shovelhead in parts and got the same type coil.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Coils are wired up with one wire going to points the other to the ignition switch. ALWAYS.

[@RobECM78]

HuntingHarleys Ok. Thank you!

[@Gr8Layks]

GREAT YT channel, man. I love Jay Leno's Garage, but the great thing about your garage is I can actually FIND or AFFORD these bikes. (I almost want to send you some new audio/video equipment to improve the production value of this great information. Almost.) Keep up the great work! ::SUBSCRIBED::

[@HuntingHarleys]

+Anonymous appreciate the good thoughts. All the cheap shovel videos were done at a time I was able to buy and sell them. There are over 1500 videos. But the time of my buying and selling cheap shovel's is over. Enjoy the videos I have made.

[@Medes06]

That is music to my ears

[@Mr.Justin_S]

This guy has probably forgotten more about motorcycles than most of us will ever learn.

[@HuntingHarleys]

1340 has better power and a little better oil pump. Additionally, the spark plug hole has more threads so it is harder to strip out the threads. Overall, they are fairly equal. They are not much cheaper here, when you add in shipping and tax. Maybe the same price even. Some rare shovels can easily sell for $15,000 US or more

[@smokinjoesmokinjoe85]

That’s the bike I’m looking for and want to buy looking for a Panhead actually I just like the way the motors look with a white glide front end like the one you got there I know that’s a shovel. Looks like a shovel head, but I am looking for white, Panhead Barbour

[@kmcleish78]

awesome, seems to run well

[@HuntingHarleys]

+La Zam that bike sold LONG ago

[@tom-lc9fm]

Really, that surprises me! Which would you say was the better engine, the 1200 or 1340? I'm looking every day in the uk for a good realigned shovel but its getting harder and harder. Unless you wanna shell out £10k!!

[@Gallow-X]

It's beautiful

[@tom-lc9fm]

It's such a shame there's such a small number of good Shovels over here in the uk! I'm on a 74 ironhead until I can get my hands on a straight shovel.... Unless I import from Cali :) love the work guys, keep posting cool shit!

[@HuntingHarleys]

glad you enjoy the videos

[@chopperchopster]

CV carbs are nice , Very easy to set up

[@HuntingHarleys]

I don't take on outside work, but thanks for thinking of me.

[@chetrok1]

Nice work, solid bike

[@backwoodzbum]

it's mostly there besides boat tail fender and seat.... all matching numbers one owner bike. My best friend had a 77 lowrider back in 84. That's the bike I have always dreamed of owning. Your opinion is for me to keep my 72 as close to original? I trust your opinion from watching your channel. Thanks again.

[@HuntingHarleys]

I would, personally. Easy to fuck them up, not so easy to keep stock

[@backwoodzbum]

Lol

[@adamkelloway3325]

She sounds beautiful

[@HuntingHarleys]

long long gone that one.

[@HuntingHarleys]

points and good tune up. that's how they should all start

[@teddmangana5572]

So this thing doesn't have suspension at the rear? I'm planning to build one for myself and for i dont have any idea..how im gonna start it

[@danflory6340]

Love that bike

[@Hct80]

what do you like more, dynas or softails?

[@HuntingHarleys]

I've owned more softtails, but not enough Dyna's to give an educated opinion

[@leathers970]

My favorite bike I've seen from u my style right there all Harley I love it im not a fan of ss revtech wanba b Harley a few parts yeah no problem but gotta have a Harley birth certificate

[@chopperchopster]

+Richard Leathers Im using an S&S shovel motor in my 71 frame. Runs better than any stock shovel ever did. Aluminum heads that work oh so well in this Phx Az heat. No HD motor can last in 115 degree rush hour traffic but this motor never gets hot, the original motor is on my bench and its toast

[@leathers970]

+Adam Stein I like harleys

[@HuntingHarleys]

+Adam Stein sounds like a builder problem, not a motor design problem. Stock Shovel motor's have aluminum heads.

[@chopperchopster]

+HuntingHarleys lol i always thought they were cast iron .LMFAO but they never last in the summer heat here in az. in fact even the evo and twin cam don't last. phx PD gave up on HD they are using the new Honda and BMW.

[@HuntingHarleys]

the trick to HD's in the heat, Oil cooler (doubled) and 70 W oil, which HD in their brilliance, does not offer. You have to find someone who can get you Kendal oil, which is the same manufacturer as HD oil. The Iron Heads are Sportsters, pre 1986

[@sickwiddatricks1116]

love it!

[@HuntingHarleys]

happy to be an inspiration!

[@TheEye22]

Assuming this has been sold?

[@invertedmenace2838]

Nice bike!

[@GoodTimesChopShop]

You'd think the builder would've moved the petcock to the rear of the tank, that is a fine machine though!

[@HuntingHarleys]

the "sound is easily changed with pipes and sometimes a different cam". Harder to change is "the look"

[@michaeljamesdesign]

Hiya, the front wheel looks well proportioned between those forks. Would you mind telling me the wheel size and tire dimensions please? Looks like a 19 inch with an over-size tire. Many thanks. Mike.

[@HuntingHarleys]

there is always a shut in trying to feel important. Don't let them bother you

[@elflaco658]

had one like it in the 70s n 80s.

[@mmarlow9195]

I want this bike...

[@HuntingHarleys]

do you us all a favor, find something to do with your life more productive then watching videos about something you dislike

[@wyatthaynie759]

I would love to buy a scooter off you one day

[@lisar3006]

Who makes a rigid rear frame for a 2001 Road King FLHRCI. I have one that was rear ended and it has an oddball swing arm part No# 4 54947-00 that seem to cost as much as a new reproduction main frame that the swing ares cost $50.00 for 02 and later. Everything on my 01 behind the battery was destroyed. I cut the 3/4 wheel hub out and can lace it.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Absolutely no idea. You will probably have to make it

[@bn116656]

I lost the page I lost the video, But can I have the gmaol?

[@MrHotroddovr6]

hey todd i was wondering what carb was on this bike i heard you say in the vid it was from a evo . but what brand carb. mikuni? also do you still need a driver i know its kinda late but you never know

[@HuntingHarleys]

thanks!

[@geomondiale1768]

Great bike

[@HuntingHarleys]

that depends on how good of parts hunter your are at the local swap meet, same with cost on the motor

[@TheEye22]

A Real Beauty.

[@HuntingHarleys]

not many Shovel's left anywhere here either. They are all in Japan now

[@siegfried4325]

sounds great!

[@murphfee]

Hey man how much for the 78 flh bobber?

[@crooksidewood]

How much would something like that run ?

[@HuntingHarleys]

prices are all over the place. Location, who, what shop, in the USA, at this moment, 7-15k for a shovel motor bike like this.

[@HuntingHarleys]

that is why it is a ridged frame, no rear suspension

[@hectorlopez7902]

Hi, whats the address to your shop, wanna take my shovel to get serviced and get it completely checked out. Thx

[@HuntingHarleys]

Contact my shovel mechanic Dan UROD& Cycu Mobile [phone] Work 1 957-200-3 Work 1 940-200-7 Work 2428 Lewis Signal Hill CA 90755 Work Hard to Find Paris t. 6u: + Itii Work 2428 Lewis Signal Hill, CA 90755

[@lazarevic95]

badass bike

[@ferrazbrother]

live to ride - ride to live !!!

[@smokinjoesmokinjoe85]

How much is that? Mike and I love it.

[@HuntingHarleys]

Sold around a decade ago

[@GoodTimesChopShop]

I'm a mechanical brake nut too! :D

[@smokinjoesmokinjoe85]

OK thanks a lot

[@xela1970]

hey todd is this bike around for sale? what are you asking?

[@johnduncan1501]

What kind of hat is that I've been looking for one

[@HuntingHarleys]

Old motorcycle hat from 1941, a real one. Harley has reproduction from mid 1950s

[@Chopbreaka]

What's a bike like that cost nowadays ? Probably rare as hens teeth but if ever i came across one I'd love to own one .

[@HuntingHarleys]

Base price ridgid shovels start at $10,500. We take a swing arm bike, put a ridgid rear section. Leave the tanks on it came with, or change to a Sporster style tank (your choice) and a cool rear fender, base solo seat and whatever exhaust / primary / chrome the bike came with. We can change out parts to whatever you desire, it is all about your pocketbook. email [e-mail]

[@HuntingHarleys]

Explain to her there is a difference between "i'll let you" and "This (or that) arouses me so much and I need it" which in turn if the same also works for you, works as well as this bike. She needs to find a kink that gets you both off this much. that is the path, you two need to find it.

[@DarkLinkAD]

Ill subscribe for the education alone.

[@jplav2952]

Nice bike

[@HuntingHarleys]

NICE!

[@somewheredec]

Do you still track down bikes like this? Would love to buy one.

[@HuntingHarleys]

no, because at the moment there is no money in it. People are asking 8500 for bikes I'd have to sell at $4000

[@somewheredec]

Ahhh I figured...Even the Shovel Engine is wanting crazy prices now unless your willing to do complete resto case up.

[@HuntingHarleys]

wanting and getting are not the same. People asking crazy money, no one is buying unless it is crazy cheap

[@MarshallMathersthe7th]

So that shit started in the world of choppers to already.. Might sound weird, but i am into these oldschool videogames (nes/snes that kind of stuff) crazy prices have been going on for years, but ain't nobody gonna pay those prices unless they are happy to have a crazy person drunk on nostalgia paying €20 euro's for Super mario bros copy... Point is, people are fed up with Ebay prices.. And i think hipsters maybe getting into old choppers/bobbers like this, especially if it is Harley, because Harley is considered ''cool'' Anyway.. I think you will do good on repairing/maintaining bikes though, if my predictions are correct that is. I am not into the buying and selling bikesworld anyway. So my word is not worth much i think :P

[@terrywilburn5383]

Where are you located .nice bikes

[@HuntingHarleys]

Los Angeles California. [e-mail]

[@andrewclydebell797]

got any more bobbers for sale?

[@HuntingHarleys]

you can, there are ways.