Joey Ukrop's 1970 Harley Davidson Ironhead XLCH Bay Area Survivor Chopper

[@jimkraft9445]

I rode an 84 Iron head for 23 years. Wish I still had it. I like my 99 Softail Custom really well. but I should have kept the Iron head too. My first Harley was 1942 "45" flat head. That was in 1955. Yeah, I am 81 years old.

[@robnewlee1787]

An Ironhead with a cool back story...and riding around in SF...don't get any better than that. Love Sportsters!

[@chrisquinlan3012]

Traded my XLCH for a 80 inch LowRider.It sat in the dealership for months ,no one could start it .Walked in and the salesman asked me so went over ,one kick she fired .Should have kept that bike

[@raymondlamirand2597]

Kick-kick-kick-kick, ect. Thats me kicking myself for selling my 70XLCH...OUCH!!

[@robnewlee1787]

Ha! And man,do I know that feeling...

[@michaelhaddan1965]

By far now my favorite video/story on Ironheads, since I own one just like yours, 1970, bought in San Bernadino, hauled to Santa Barbara in my old F250. It has needed a top end for the two years I've owned it, has sat in my gardens, and you've inspired me to keep going on its restoration. Thank you~~ Oh, and my cat's name is Smiley~~

[@FocusStrife]

ironheads have such an iconic look and style

[@dictionaryofwords1108]

Heard Joey talk about this bike a million times and I STILL learned something in this video. Another banger of a video!

[@discoshit1770]

My first Harley is an 70 XLCH. IRONHEADS FOREVER. Love your skooter!!!!!

[@Kevin-cy9cv]

Fantastic video. It's good to see such a beautiful bike in sunny San francisco, I'm in Birmingham UK the weather is not so good here........!

[@alseveron6558]

Those forks look perfect, to me! How many inches over are they?

[@MrTomYeoman]

Great bike, cool but modest guy, with respect for his machine, the guy who owned and rode it before him, and the general chopper scene in California, and great shots of San Francisco. It’s really brightened up a foggy December night in north east England.

[@donaldconnolly220]

too nostalgic????......sportsters are nostalgic....60. years......thier done.......had two. generation 5...not. rubbermounts.......evos.... had a bonneville too.

[@omnivore2220]

Every modern motorcycle vlogger would tell you that you're dead, and that therefore your next-of-kin must have posted this video. You're dead because those drum brakes simply will not, and cannot, ever, stop a motorcycle. That such an assertion is demonstrably false does not stop them making it. I've heard many times that such brakes will never stop the bike, although they may slow it down. Of course I grew up using drum brakes exclusively, and could lock up any wheel any time if I so desired, but reality seldom has anything to do with opinion. Nope; if you don't have Brembos, steel braid lines and huge, dual front disks, that bike is NEVER stopping.

[@wolfeyes9357]

Ironheads were always great motors....it was always half ass " mechanics" that gave them a bad name! Basic motors too...very simple! Xs 650's are great too!

[@atcjoe1600]

Cool sportster. The owner, Joey is a real motorcycle enthusiast !

[@EvanGrist]

Right on, rad video guys. I've followed Joey's roadster build on the HAMB from the start. The bike is super cool. Nice job!

[@nicholasnelson4971]

I’m convinced in the old iron head now. I bought a first year 1984 Evo motor in an FXR frame. It was crap. I rolled the dice 🎲 and lost that one. I think I’ll try my hand at a 1983 iron head sportster next.

[@2ndborn186]

Just found this channel. Such an enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.

[@richardashwood5771]

Damn, that bike brings back some great memories. My first Harley was a brand new 75 XLCH. Even though it had that stupid left side shift conversion, I rode the shit out of that bike. I’ve had several Harley’s since then, but my greatest memories where on that Ironhead. Your bike is a true survivor. Ride safe.

[@rodan2852]

Harley should have told the government to F*** off and leave our "Freedom" alone

[@chaltaloma]

New sub and a Vietnam Veteran Loved the story of first owner....Beautiful bike do not sell it.

[@FedeTeiboDMNGR]

Saludos desde Argentina!!

[@kennyh5083]

69, 70, Probably the best Sportster ever made! I'd never ever sell it!

[@brianminkc]

I love those old buckhorn bars dude.

[@MotorCityMultimedia]

Hell yeah! What a fun afternoon. Thank you everyone for the kind words. Looking forward to seeing what bike you feature next!

[@regularsteve84]

Awesome bike and great story, Thanks for sharing

[@priceamp]

Seems to start real easy. Wish I could say the same for my '65.

[@rustyspoons992]

When you take care of those old ironheads they're loyal machines. I built a 76 XLCH a couple winters ago and I'm still kicking myself for selling that thing.

[@toddgittins5692]

Real XLs, shift on the right. HA!

[@thegreatders344]

Bought an 82 XLS last year just before turning 20. Rabbit ear bars, king and queen seat, fishtails, 6 over forks and a 21 front tire. I got lucky and got it for a good price. Not chopped, but the swing arms nice for Idaho spring roads full of holes

[@ecrusch]

I really like these "up close & personal" look at cool bikes. Joey's old Ireonhead is "every man's bike". Thanks, Erin in Kissimmee Fl. peace.

[@jamesripley6472]

The way he kicked that bike over you know he already hyper extended his knee 🤣

[@Galaxieshop]

First time on mine it ripped my boot 👢 dinged my toe😂

[@jamesripley6472]

@@Galaxieshop I still limp around sometimes in the summer from kickback from my 1972 sportster

[@brknglss7741]

sick episode. thanks for sharing.

[@reeltrides911S]

So happy for you Joey. I have a 1973 Ironhead that I’m restoring also with a 33.4 fork and right hand shift. 21 and 18 drums and electric and kicker. Can’t wait to finish it. Would love to ride down from Seattle to SF and say hi. You guys are always welcome here on Whidbey Island. Erwin

[@seedyalschopshop2960]

Truly Epic. You guys are living it. And this bike has a fantastic story you get to continue the legacy of. Nice work as always dudes.

[@arielraya5979]

I don't care if they keep making fun and say it's like a high school girls bike, an ironhead is an awesome bike!!!

[@andrewukrop9939]

Thanks for taking us along! Top machine!

[@Sahonline-dp2js]

Nice! I own a Suzuki vz 800 Marauder, since yesterday, I noticed that liquid is flowing under the engine; I don't have money to fix it...😢😢😢

[@bmp72]

If it’s a chopper it’s by definition not a survivor. My stock 81 and 82 Sturgis’s and my 83 FXDG are still stock, proper survivors.

[@timothysibley337]

Nice looking Ironhead!

[@jrwplmbg]

Great video man, I’m loving the back and such a great story behind. Showcasing frisco scenery very nice as well! Keep ‘em coming.

[@nmpan-shovel]

Nice. My '51 Pan-Shovel has a similar backstory that made me want to retain much of the bike's previous-owner DNA, if you will, but I've been thinking of adding a sissy bar now... thanks for the inspiration. I'll have to bend one up!

[@chopperchopster]

I have 3 ironheads. Mine are all choppers. One of them is hardtail with Denvers rigid Forks. 55 degrees of rake. No turning radius . Serious Swedish style long bike. Rough ride but ya get used to it

[@ericsissenwein3601]

New to California in ‘68. Had a buddy with an iron head Sporty with solid forks and no rake. He looked cool on that bike! I’ve owned all sorts of bikes from all sorts of manufacturers including Evo FL’s and a FL Shovelhead. I’m 73 now and running a ‘96 Sportster. Ride forever!

[@chopperchopster]

@@ericsissenwein3601 I'm 58 years old. I hope I'm still on two wheels at your age sir!

[@neiluscook2283]

Got a 74 XLCH w/ electric too. I chopped it with a hard tail and raked the neck. . .yeah the dreaded chopper flop! A poor boy backyard build, for sure! Engine now rebuilt, tranny tightened up, no gauges, lots of handmade iron; but hey its strong and straight going down the yellow line.

[@JT-gw5vz]

That was my first harley. 70 xlch. Bought in 78

[@tyler6552]

Killer bike man

[@billywilliams4853]

Are y'all ever around zeitgeist? Saw a gorgeous bike there, thinking old shovel head chopped and raked, but didnt get good enough look.

[@billkussmaul2940]

I bought a 1973 XLH brand new. I wish I still had that bike.

[@spookydog6959]

Iron heads rule won"t part with my 71 ever

[@Redneck_On_A_Wheel]

Can you please message me, I'm redoing one right now, and I'm working in cali in the bay area, home for me is Alabama

[@Bradlyj.on.the.night.patrol]

You guys rode right past my place. Maybe we’ll go for a ride one of these days 👍

[@danheino7006]

a few facts on front end please...nice bike.made to ride.

[@reeltrides911S]

Just love this story. I feel exactly the same about my 73 XLCH Sporty named Elvira I just completed. Love the bike so much. Question, how well does your front brake work? Check out my bike when able.

[@dancarlton7712]

Do other motorcycles not survive the weather?

[@marco-58]

Love this vid, bikes, people and location. Joeys' bike is perfect. Iv'e just bought back my original Purple 73 XLCH, ( Black cases, Banana Caliper model), i had sold to a guy 3 years ago. Regards from UK.

[@neiluscook2283]

Got a 74 XLCH w/ electric too. I chopped it with a hard tail and raked the neck. . .yeah the dreaded chopper flop! A poor boy backyard build, for sure! Engine now rebuilt, tranny tightened up, no gauges, lots of handmade iron; but hey its strong and straight going down the yellow line.

[@nielsosper]

Any recommended websites that I could purchase a sportster ? That would help , actually. An Ironhead Off course. Anxious for your respond.

[@947w0rks]

Hey there! Not sure if you have Instagram or not but if you do contact us through @mazi.Moto and we can talk a bit more about getting an ironhead!

[@wmullet540]

Dude, I miss my 1970 Ironhead; I had one as a second bike but when my wife was diagnosed with MS i ultimately had to sell it to make a couple insurance payment! Ugh! I may not get to find one exactly like it but have been looking to add a second bike again for when my boys come home and we can ride together! Thanks for the story, feel the same way about these old bikes!

[@thejerseyj5479]

The shot at 4:00, with Coit tower in the background is very cool. I was in San Francisco about 20 years ago and fell in love with it. It really sucks that people are literally shitting on it now. That sucks.

[@Kevin_747]

Very nice old Ironhead and nicely done video. I've owned my '74 XLH 31 years, not for sale ever.

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Great piece of history on a HD Ironhead, with a great new owner that really "gets it" about these old bikes. Thanks for putting this together.

[@dougmohn3379]

Great bike ,no frills , all motor

[@TigerDavidson]

This was great! Love the bike and the story. Looking forward to more profile vids.

[@dikiddikid9587]

how'd you record on the bike?

[@YeahNahMaybe947]

Timeless classic cool motorcycle I wouldn't change a thing were it mine.

[@chakie358]

sick af!!!!

[@MrSideoiler]

Love the patina on that scoot. Ride on! Greetings from Toronto Canada.

[@johnliotta2583]

Great video. Abstract. Just had an essence. And good on you Joey.

[@freqeist]

getting mine back from the shop soon..in England.

[@antonbercich7842]

Nice Motorcycle…. How about cleaning it?

[@paulmarion7578]

1970 last year of the sportster ! Nice ! 😎

[@timothysibley337]

Nice!

[@johnkelly6942]

Nice bike!

[@hemi398]

Groovy Two-Shoes

[@stevehenderson6587]

Sweet

[@OscarFreda-f6t]

Heller Heights

[@herwansaputra4080]

Beautiful yet so handsome 🤘

[@wingwang007]

Hipster.

[@benderbender1233]

IRONHEADS RULE!!! 🤘😎🤘

[@benderbender1233]

eye cant do right hand shift.

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎

[@iamachickenduck]

sick!

[@RA-ws7it]

Great video 👍

[@25nikowork]

cool

[@antipodas1979]

Man.. Such a cool bike! I love sportster's! I would love to have an ironhead like that! Some day.. 😁

[@buildyear86]

What is the bike on 0:28-0:32?

[@947w0rks]

Hey there! That is the panhead that we put together last year! We have a few videos on it!

[@buildyear86]

@@947w0rks alright! Will check them out can't wait !

[@buildyear86]

@@947w0rks tried to find the videos but can't find them ? It's the one where the person riding it has an orange cap on

[@947w0rks]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnfXeYdmhbahqLs Here is one video on that bike! Also this one before I changed it up! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHa6ooyPotJ9btk

[@buildyear86]

@@947w0rks ah great man! Thanks watching it now!

[@thomasburney4551]

Love this these videos I’m from New Jersey good background music you guys aren’t much into bike detailing😂

[@billgonzales8978]

girls bike

[@947w0rks]

My favorite girls bike ever made.

[@bradhaenitsch1145]

Sir outstanding, I to have a ironhead survivor an 83 1000 and theirs nothing like it you have to ride this machine