Lectron carb installation on my Harley Davidson FXR

[@jd9308]

Brought back little kid memories on the drinking from the water hose! Summerime, had breakfast sent outside to play till lunch then back outside till supper. When ya got thirsty you turned the spigot on waited for hot water to get out of the hose and go to slurping! I'm 63 now and I still drink from the hose when I'm outside working and don't wanna go inside and drink properly from a glass lol!

[@frankanthony3919]

I cannot wait to see that fairing on there!!!

[@PAULY-P]

It looks like the same style that Ashley (Adam Sandoval's woman) on her RoadKing.

[@seth_iwant_toride]

Shadetree for the win🤘 I have loved motorcycles my whole life and never wanted a Harley until watching you mess w the krusty glide. IN KRUST WE TRUST🧨

[@bigmikeh5827]

seth greathouse that needs to be made into a decal!!! Tell Shade Tree to make some. I’ll buy!

[@OverItAll954]

I love all motorcycles, but my Harley is my fave. Get that Harley, really great ones can be had for a good price if you spend the time looking. Bought mine 13 years old in mint condition and runs perfect.

[@robbrodie3253]

Dude, every time I work on a bike that music you play pops into my head. It really helps...

[@hinglemcgringleberry]

ive been sick for two weeks, havent gone to work or even worked on my bike. this stuff keeps me goin man.

[@thedoty5729]

For years I have been a mild prepper... The toilet paper caught me off guard more so than cases of water. Great content, love the "differences" made to the Krusty Glide along the way!

[@xc8487]

What's funny about the toilet paper situation is that 90% of it is made in the U.S., and the mills have a lot of extra capacity because of the reduction in newspapers.

[@ItsDaJax]

People are snatching it up like it's either the cure, or dysentary is a symptom.

[@vangoodwin7335]

Not FAST, Not Cleaner but more EFFICIENT! Glad to see money well spent to keep an old bike on the road and Shadetree behind bars. I still pray for you young man. Hoka Hey

[@loganchmiel5664]

Dude the bike sounded noticeably better through the speakers of my tv. Lol Nice to see the ol gal start up nice and easy

[@fivespeed3026]

I can tell the difference just by how it revs out. It’s sounding good!

[@pablononpicasso1977]

The flame fairing will help with social distancing 100%.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

😂

[@brettallgoodtunes9483]

😂😂

[@Uncle_Roadkill]

It'll attract all the weirdos though.

[@Ridd333]

I have to admit, I love watching you work and forgetting one or two things forcing your hand in doing it a second time. It is classic.

[@lukerogers2257]

Growing up in a super hot part of South Africa I remember the rubber hose water with nostalgia. Now living in the UK and turning on the hose in winter to get a load of ice shoot out, less nostalgia.

[@paulburgess3088]

Hell man, we (NZ) just got shut down for 4 weeks and our Prime Minister hadn't even finished telling everyone that they didn't have to panic cause we got plenty of food and grocery stores will still be open, or on-line, and people were swarming the shops to buy way more than they needed. It seems that rational thought only seems to visit some people on birthdays and xmas, if ever. Hope you are not getting too bored stuck at home Josh. Keep up the good work.

[@mohawkmikemotorcycles9077]

Those carburetors are rad. They are helping everyone who uses them.

[@chrisangstadt5593]

Totally agree with you on the bottled water thing. Even if we all have to go to “shelter in place” the government will allow utility workers to work.

[@CraigSmith568]

You need to do a follow up video showing what kind of fuel mileage you get with this. Definitely a good looking carb.

[@crazysoxcourier]

there's a phrase we used to use when i was a mechanic and people bought in shitty bikes and wouldn't spend any money but wanted their ride fixed up we used to write S.L.S on the job sheet and that stands for make it "Slightly Less Shit" watching videos on you fixing up the Crusty Glide i am reminded of this! lol! :) please don't be offended bro! i love that bike!

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Haha fully talked that lady into buying a bike. Nice. Those lectrons do seem to be very good, if I ever get a v twin I must look into one

[@robm2907]

Hey shadetree! I got a new bike yesterday. I've been wringing the neck of my old rebel 250 for far too long. Went to look at some old 600cc bikes at the local dealer...walked out with a 48 special and a shit eating grin. Keep up the vids man love what you do!

[@keshmo12]

Lectron really knows what they're doing! Got one for my honda cr250 and put it on in 30 minutes and the bike ran perfect. Probably tripled my fuel mileage. Unfortunately I learned I need to run high octane race fuel or the bike will ping! Definitely worth the price on them!

[@themadyankee724]

"New Shadtree brand Hosewater!" "Every 100th lucky customer wins a free lizard!"

[@sawyerkaleb2057]

instablaster.

[@DamnitDave]

that 80s corporate training film music is giving me taco bell orientation video (circa 1986) nightmares. but that old "Krusty Glide" is becoming a legit old school bad ass choppa

[@dteam270]

that's 80's porn music

[@brettallgoodtunes9483]

Please! Sega Genesis music

[@chago_8836]

Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 Great videos!! Replace the front fork seals on my 883 with the video on the XS650. Thanks man!!

[@frankanthony3919]

"With real rubber flavoring added". LOL.

[@dabprod]

Yep, I can relate to that. Grew up in Orlando, and later lived in different towns/cities in FL. The ol lizard in the face trick brings back memories too.

[@OCCUPIEDNATION]

Just admit it Josh - That FXR Is You!!! Right down to the tassels and a place to put your hat... LMAAO.

[@RoosterGunther]

The Crusty Glide sounds good... my Franken Glide be need'n a new stator so it sounds pretty quiet... On the plus note I got my buddy to buy a dirt bike so now I have a ridding buddy on the dirt! I have to thank you for getting me back on a dirt bike. So that's two more middle age guys joining the Tree Fighters of America! I do loose several of those fights each season.

[@Tashin32]

Loving the motorcycle vids. Keeping me sustained while I recover from my crash. Much love from Georgia man.

[@garageassembled4701]

I could tel the crispness and smoothness like when I installed a electronic ignition on a VW bug! Efficiency always wins!!

[@caseyroskwitalski4647]

I cant wait until the fairing is on. You need that bracket.

[@leudwigvonshwartsenhelm3624]

I love watching you work on your bike. Pure entertainment!

[@Kevinbmxshred]

That evo motor sounds soooooo good

[@kevincraigyates6712]

"Hit in the face with a lizard" I actually lol-ed in reality. Great content, by the by

[@macharleys72]

That ol FXR sounds so damn good, it ain’t gotta be fast...

[@mikedanaher3413]

We do it right because we do it twice. Lol. I can tell that old beast is running better than ever before. 👍👍👍

[@Rshackleford8810]

The whole theme of this bike is “it’s seen better days” 😂

[@erisgh0sted961]

Or, or, OR, still more reliable than your favorite supercar.

[@juangonzales4347]

FXR is the best Harley, Harley came out with in my opinion.

[@MrStanfield55]

Hey Shadetree, If you haven't already done it, you might want to change that clutch cable. I had a '95 Heritage that I decided to put stainless cables on, and when I took the clutch cable off, it looked like your throttle cable!

[@Seven7Pain1]

Hell yeah my dad told us to get lost till street lights came and if we were thirsty get water from the hose oh yeah have same lizard issues in Georgia

[@expectus3610]

Its 12 am, the first night in my new house. Your videos are the best way to drown out the creepy ass noises. Keepn' it weird!

[@Firestorm637]

Keeping Fairings alive. I like it!

[@duanesifuentes7300]

"The most fun you'll have with your clothes on" my step mom had the same exact saying, love it!

[@mikew.197]

I have no idea why, but I love the music you added to this video lol

[@brettallgoodtunes9483]

Mike W. Sega Genesis- Sonic the Hedgehog 👍

[@sickbird9865]

Installed the 48mm lectron on my fxr mated to a s&s 124, standalone ignition and the 2" lsr prostock pipe. Motor finally puts out the hp and the tq as advised from s&s

[@adamv8579]

How's the lectron holding up on your 124 about to install one wondering if it's worth the $$$?

[@65Coronet1]

Love the Huffy pad, takes me back

[@tripracer15]

I think the bike sounded smoother when accelerating. Glad you caught that throttle cable!

[@luish8056]

I'm really glad at 1:49 she was there to point us the right way, never would have made it without her. 6:40 LOL

[@tucoramirez8397]

That S&S is just in need of some love. I have a 107 Super Sidewinder on my 98 Electra and took a trip to the mountains last year. I was getting the same mileage as my brothers 2012 Streetglide with a 103. About 38 to 40 mpg.

[@BrianRLange]

Lectron Carbs have been great carbs for decades. A Brother runs one on his custom bike chopped Evo. Runs great!!

[@hunterthane5397]

Your comment about the water cracked me up. The only time we ever drained our well was when we found a dead cat in it. Otherwise we drink it all the time. My buddies well got tested once and the water quality was better than bottled water.

[@dragkid185]

Hell Yeah dude! Happy to make help make the fxr rad!

[@mustachemotorcycles4967]

king of the hipster bikes THE FXR

[@nightcitynarstie]

That fairing is outstanding.

[@willjohnson211]

Nothing beats the sound of a decel carbed evo motor

[@SilverFox-fq7xi]

My CV carb continues to serve me well on my 2000 Sportster XL1200C but it it ever becomes problematic, I made note of the website for this Lectron carb that you seem to love. I would pay $800 to eliminate carb malfunction issues. It looks like a reliable option for sure. Thanks for the info Josh. It's just about time to wake up my sleeping beauty from its 3 month nappy and blow the crust out of my HD pipes!!!!

[@rev.scruffy2249]

Bottled hose water is not a bad idea.....I'm pushing 60 and have fond memories of drinking from the hose as a kid. It was great fun. Always enjoy your videos, especially the Barf Party projects.

[@TeddCookerly]

So I came back to this video because I am starting on a Chopper project and thought that the Lectron carb might be the way to go. So I am stoked that you have a link in the info so I can get this going...but now I would like to talk about how I missed that SKATE PARK OF TAMPA sticker on your bike....some skater biker I turned out to be! Skaters Bikers of the world unite and take over LOL

[@desmondcantwell480]

I grew up drinking from hoses and still do, just here in Texas we know to let it run fir a while before even trying to drink it or even touch it because at first the water will be almost boiling. I do not buy bottled water, I bought a refillable bottle and a water filter, save me thousands.

[@taxablefool8292]

Sitting here rewatching old vids just waiting for the next video, c'mon brother, you can do it!

[@quest4050]

Hell Yeah That fairing is perfection.

[@TheWolfsnack]

After looking at the price of the Lectron carb, I am more than happy to keep my Stage 1 CV....which gets great gas mileage for less than a third the price.

[@PAULY-P]

CV is a great carb. My Deuce has the Screamin' Eagle 44mm size from the stock 40mm. Works great👍. Although the S&S seems easier to work on, the CV does just as good on all levels.

[@TheWolfsnack]

@@PAULY-P Yeah, the carb that came on my FXDL was off something or other and ran sort of OK....it took maybe 45 mins to clean, re-jet, polish. snip a coil off the spring and reassemble....I think it made as much difference to the bike's performance as that Lectron did.

[@brd400]

I hear you man when I looked up the price of the lectron I was surprised shade tree put that on his bike

[@hogsandsooners]

brd400 I’m sure that Lectron picked up the bill.

[@joshuac7956]

love the sonic music you use!!! keep on keepin on brother!!

[@carrigankehoe4999]

The Rubber Flavoring from the hose is best part

[@proudpennsylvaniaman7996]

Dam those flame brought me back a bit. Fxr is gonna be sick as hell

[@HogFatherMN]

Love the Wave Race music! Just hope Pre Tendo doesn't get a bad hair and come after ya! NICE, NOW YOU DO THAT?!!!

[@awesomeness890]

Got my 2014 Dyna Low Rider on Friday!!! I live in Az, starting to plan a trip to Florida to come see you, and get weird!!!

[@dabprod]

I ride an 04 Dyna Low Rider. Nice ride. Good luck with it man.

[@StarTrekBro]

fxr's do rip when they are tuned right, and can make a twincam feel slow

[@tgmotoman1]

I hope you get stick some tunes in that fairing. It is going to look killer on the ol FXR. Love it.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy S-T-S, I just looked up a LECTRON Carburetor --- JFC !!! (EXPENSIVE ) !!! I will continue to rebuild & Test & TUNE my KEIHIN CV-40 Stock Carbs I get between 40 & 50 MPG on my 80 ci EVO engine'd FXR(P) depending on how I ride it !!! My 1995 DYNA Convertible runs a KEIHIN CV-40 My 2005 "hardly"-DAVIDSON FXR Custom Build is a 100ci RevTech with a MIKUNI - eh ! My Buddy Runs a HodRod 1995 H-D DYNA W I D E - GLIDE 1340ci with an S&S & CAM etc - & I can beat him in a DRAG-RACE :-) COOP ....................................

[@HARMARSCH2]

Shadetree Surgeon, If I haven’t said it, I like the Crusty Glide/Barf Party. By doing installations your learning. If you have to go back to reattach something what the hell. I never realized how loud Crusty Glide is till Flip’s videos. I like loud. I honestly think if I had a FXR, I’d build it to look like the FXR Don Johnson rode in Harley-Davidson and The Marlboro Man. Leave it look the same as your a FXR but add those touches.

[@kraken8159]

I love the non pop when you let off the throttle!!!! I’m getting one now!!!

[@gavinmacgregor5454]

Hose water builds resistance to all things...........As an Aussie we all did that when we were kids............Shaddy love your channel mate.......you tell it how it is........take care mate.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I’m sure you guys got lizards in the hose too 😂

[@gavinmacgregor5454]

shadetree surgeon no lizards only snakes and crocodiles up here in the Territory. But don’t let them scare ya mate........what scares me most is the Harley dealer up here, thank god l do my own wrenching.

[@jay34ever54]

Hell yea that fairing looks amazing!

[@RIDINGMEME]

This made my Sunday!!!! Keep it coming !

[@Cpcsof1]

My S&S Super E gets around 42-45 mpg on my 93 fxrs convertible unless I start riding 75mph or more. It will drop to around 30 or less at 75-80 mph. It's also got an Andrews EV3 cam and Python 2 exhaust.

[@bansheemania1692]

Lectrons on my Banshee. Basically Bone Stock and It Runs like a BANSHEE. Awsome carbs

[@DonnyT744]

I drink water from the tap. Bottled water is for the road. I love the Crusty Glide don't get me wrong but I would like to the XS650 too. Seems like it's been a minute.

[@Paul20661]

aaah floridians,having the possibility to stay in a t-shirt all year long here the weather's been kinda crazy these days,we might actually get some snow tonight from thursday it will start heating up again but till then we get some chilly days,winter is making a short comeback :D

[@neilbrown82]

Man that fairings going to make it huge difference on your bike and going to be awesome if you want you can put a modern Marine head unit for something tune

[@davejeffries5001]

Hey Shadetree @ 8:07 in the video something falls off from the back of the carb.

[@mikew.197]

I had to re-watch this three times to see what you were talking about. Good catch! @Shadetree, was it anything important?

[@rodento3220]

@@mikew.197 I am going to guess no since nothing is mentioned about it.... Besides its the Krusty Glide things fall off all the time....

[@Wallie2004]

I’m stoked to see the fairing on barf party

[@dracphelan]

A comment on the buying water thing. My tap water sucks. So, I already have a great drinking water filtration system that is not tied into my main water supply. I also have a rain barrel and a fishpond in my back yard. Plus, I also have a good water filtration setup for when I go camping. BTW, you can buy this same setup for less than $40 at Walmart, Academy, or just about any other place that carries camping supplies.

[@alihamod3393]

What's already dead may never die

[@robertolesen2349]

You're ahead of the curve, when the pandemic strikes you already have an Armageddon bike!

[@nickwooldridge]

This looks really bad 4 months later

[@tms1981ts]

Still drink Jersey water from the tap and also did from the hose growing up in the 80s!

[@markmiller4078]

I have had baby gardner snakes come out of the hose before!

[@DeluxeChimp]

That FXR is more crusty than a homemade apple pie! Love it! 🤘😛

[@bobbyvegas666]

Look forward to your journey every week. Thanks man

[@rmuckluck]

Barf party is starting to becoming a pretty sweet bike man!

[@flounder2760]

sweet jesus thanks for this... im planning on putting one of these on a 2004 xl1200r custom roadster and hopefully an improvement to be had there

[@paulharris3354]

Love this episode. Help that old bike some more-get shot of those drag pipes for a two into one. I got my fxr a slightly crusty V&H 2-1 for $100 , it rocks. Love that fairing-color me green...

[@wtwolverine16]

Thought you were gunna run that thing into the ground before started upgrading. Could be starting that triumph project.

[@binnydinney9739]

The increased engine braking means that the carb is perfectly set up and needs less air/fuel at idle. This makes more vacuum which increases the engine breaking.

[@PRB1098]

That Lectron is a huge upgrade, S&S carbs are little more than a controlled fuel leak and the fairing was a good buy, I've seen people asking much more for worse. Your idle speed still bothers me though, is sounds too low, it should be around the 950 mark to avoid oil starvation

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Luckily the idle adjusts just like a regular carb! I’ll try turning it up a bit

[@PRB1098]

Lectron make a great product, used them on an EF drag bike back in day, they aren't too fussy to set up either. Hopefully you'll get better gas mileage from it than the S&S, they really suck fuel. Biggest issue with the FXR is it only has 4.2 US gallons absolutely brimmed and a reserve that you can only use if you can see the next fuel stop.the actual fill up capacity is about 3-1/2 gallons and you should get about 40 to the gallon, but the drag pipes are robbing you too.

[@andrewward1887]

Now that you have good air to fuel mix check your ignition timing that can improve fuel mileage and performance

[@demented_cycles]

We drink from the hose in Texas but you have to let the water run for a few seconds so you don’t burn your mouth

[@AmericanMotors4Life]

At first I was like, "damn son, I dont remember harley being THAT rough" ...oh, 1 cylinder? Gotcha. Now all makes sense lol

[@mose717]

Same lizard issues on the gulf coast of south east Texas. Good times.

[@Justin-qv4kd]

Thanks for the vid man. Your content is always great and full of laughs. Love the scrappiness of the bike

[@chiguy_]

there are a few things that I have been more than confused on why people are going over board about. anyway, look at that barf party almost becoming something different. keep up the fun vids. cheers.

[@michaelhayward7572]

S&S super E carbs are not reknowned for gas mileage, but to get 100 miles to a 3.5 gallon tank, there is something amiss, engine condition (ya dont say...) or carb jetting. I'm a big fan of the Super E and the Mikuni on Evo's. Lectron sounds good, i have no experience with it.