My Dad's 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide Pan Head

A couple years ago I talked to my Dad about his 1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide Pan Head. I asked him some questions about the bike as this motorcycle has been part of his life as much as it has in mine. I got to go on the back of this bike many, many times.
And now finally I was able to actually ride the bike. (Video coming soon)

[@Box_233]

The sound of a pinhead gets my blood flowing , your father is a very knowledgeable man he definitely knows his stuff !!

[@Motoramblings]

Hanging out with Dad, talking motorcycles. You are a very rich man my friend!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, wish I could have more moments like this.. It's hard when you live on the other side of the world..

[@08Barclay]

Wet sumping is just a fact of life for us who drive early Evo’s or older machinery. That’s a wonderful old Duoglide, happy trails!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate!!

[@JohnG11000]

Awesome to be able to share something like that with your father.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Cheers, yes we're pretty lucky!! Appreciate it!!

[@mikeclark3013]

I really enjoyed this video. Not just for the bike, but also for the obvious love between you and your dad. My own dad has passed on, but he’s the one who gave me my love for motorcycles. I remember sitting between him and the gas tank of his Triumph, riding off down the road. I was probably about four years old. I’ve been riding since I was fourteen...am now 66, and just bought another Harley. Thanks for sharing the memories.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate appreciate you leaving a comment. My mum passed away couple years ago, so I feel you.. Yeah I think motorcycles have brought us closer together, sharing something we both love is awesome!!

[@NamelessRiderz]

I wish I could afford a Harley one day..

[@baltsosser]

These older designs were something special. I have a great fondness for them.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Me too!!

[@Detroitblue]

Great Video, I also have my dads "58". Started it uo today after storing it for three years. Just like yours all the oil pissed out. I am glad you talking about it. I didn't know it was common. Years ago in 2004 when I first got it I took it downtown Royal Oak Wednesday in Harley night.. It was a very hot day. I came out to start it and there was a crowd gathered. I kicked and kicked that bike till the sweat poured off of me. Once I got it going I swore that I would get an electric starter installed and I did. What an improvement over the kickstart. Thank You for the video.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Haha that's good!! Yes my dad is considering the same..! Glad you're enjoying the ride!! Such an awesome bike!!

[@thecurtray]

i could not even imagine doing something like this with the one who i came here thru. i do know you keep this motorcycle and NEVER sale it. your dad has great taste if you know it or not. thank you for letting us see your world

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate

[@bundybear3333]

Great old Harley your dad owns. Nice to hear he has owned it for such a long time and you have enjoyed time on it with your dad. Great story, thanks for sharing with us. Cheers 🇦🇺👍

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it!! Definitely great memories!!

[@61espo]

Beautiful story and a fantastic bike! God Bless!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Cheers! Glad you liked it!! Yes I agree, awesome bike!!

[@dennismatzke6435]

That is my favorite favorite motorcycle ever.I would love to find one.Restore it to his finest content.I love the but it's my birth year.So I like that Duo.Glide nineteen fifty eight factory swing arm

[@NamelessRiderz]

She's a beauty!

[@OzADVRider]

Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed it. Beautiful bike and great memories for you both.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Cheers, glad you did!! Was fun to make!!

[@TrustyZ900]

Now that's a REAL Harley! Somewhat antediluvian, but extremely cool. Love riders that stick with their machines, no matter what. Lost my dad in a motorcycle accident when I was 13. Still ride at 65. You're very fortunate my friend. Great video.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, sorry to hear that. Glad you're still riding yourself!!

[@TrustyZ900]

@@NamelessRiderz Enjoy your father. Love his cool accent. Seems to be a real gentleman. Cheers!

[@bobdrakeford5731]

Great story! It's a reminder how motorcycles have changed over the decades. Fantastic, seeing how it brings back memories and experiences of the past. 👍😁

[@NamelessRiderz]

Cheers!! Yeah I know right! Amazing how technology keeps evolving, nice to look back at what it used to be.. Great memories indeed!!

[@AssemblyMass]

thanks for sharing, great bike and great to hear your father talking about it

[@NamelessRiderz]

Cheers!! Thanks for dropping a comment, muchly appreciated!!

[@jimmyp6443]

Been around these machines for 45 years ,you have described your 58 perfectly ,I love your vernacular ! I have a 58 ,black and white also my 64 black and white ,

[@NamelessRiderz]

Haha thanks mate, not sure if you're referring to my accent or my dad's Both Dutch, but mine with in Australian twist.. Yes they are awesome machines!! You're very fortunate to have multiple bikes in your stable!!

[@jimmyp6443]

Its the twist ! Have your dad check his hydraulic units on his 58 ,they may need replacing heard them tapping ,or try 60 weight oil with warmer temps , I live in new jersey across the river from you ,20\50 colder temps 60 summer

[@Box_233]

Just hearing that clutch basket rattle ❤

[@rsbharley4766]

Great story, fantastic bike and spending time with your dad is priceless cherish the moments as life is short. Ride safe, Cheers

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, cheers for leaving a comment!! Yes life is definitely too short!!

[@brushcountry6361]

Thanks for sharing. Nice video

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@boganmoto3803]

Cool video. Your papa seems like an interesting guy with many great stories.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!! Yes he's got plenty of stories and life experience!! 🙂

[@OffTheLens]

very cool dude, makes me want to go ride with my dad

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, yeah do it while you can!!

[@ryanmcdonald6292]

Very cool. Bike history like that isn't found in many places. If that doesn't get junior into bikes nothing will!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Yeah I'd love to be able to pass on my passion to my kids!! You can only hope they'll like it, I don't have a pan head 😁

[@specialse]

what an outstandingly beautiful bike .

[@NamelessRiderz]

Would hate to see it go one day..

[@rogerchambers1309]

Great video mate, you & your dad are very much alike, a laid back style. I saw the ride video first, missed this somehow and love this Duoglide.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Cheers!! I guess that's where "like father like son" comes from 😄 Yes it's an awesome bike!! I guess the order of the videos doesn't really matter 😄

[@servicarrider]

Harley Davidson first introduced optional electric starters and 12 volt system on their bikes on the 1964 3 wheeled servi-car which was the most expensive Harley built at that time and the following year on the 1965 Electra Glide with the Panhead engine and a 12 volt electric start. 1979 was also the last year you could buy a kickstart only XLCH, though it was not all that different from the rest of the lineup by this time, and only 141 of them were made.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Wow that's not many at all!! They must be very valuable these days!! I think my dad was considering converting it with an electric starter

[@Saddlebags73]

That’s really cool man!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Cheers!! Was hoping people would enjoy it as much as I did!!

[@Ianzandvoort]

Wat een fantastische motor, niet gerestaureerd en zo lang al in bezit, top!!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Zo goed als orgineel!!

[@royboy3597]

COOL, my buddy had a72 kick only super gluide. He whacked out his ankle kicking the thing. Took a long time to heal.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Yeah seems to be a common trend 😄

[@clintonjohnson3852]

Awesome bike! That year is my favorite of the Panheads! Keep making the videos and I'll keep watching

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, yeah it's a pretty cool bike!!

[@clintonjohnson3852]

@@NamelessRiderz And only you know how amazing it feels to be on that old Pan! Wow and good for you!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Yeah I wish I could have another ride on it!! One day I hope!!

[@clintonjohnson3852]

@@NamelessRiderz Brother I sure hope you do! I've got the 1977 Shovelhead FLH I wanted when I was 18 and it took years to get her....But man it's a feeling like no other in the world!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Nice!! Hopefully one day!!

[@angelaprater2679]

Love everything about it prefect real Harley. Love to have one just like it

[@NamelessRiderz]

Likewise!!

[@lluisar]

Fantastic!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Glad you like it!

[@jontiffinphoto]

So very cool!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, I love that bike!!

[@dogboyendicott5211]

Holy Effin’ shit that is badass

[@davehansen8405]

sir i think i can help you with the oil draining into lower end of your motorcycle. i too had the same problem with mine and a friend told me how to fix it. remove your oil pump and locate the check ball that allows oil to come into the lower end from the oil tank.you will have to get another check ball because the repair will destroy the original check ball. take your check ball and fasten it to a narrow steel rod with some high strength epoxy. apply some valve lapping compound to the ball and insert it into its corresponding oil passage . you will lap the seat where the ball seats. reassemble the pump with the new ball and viola. the oil stays in the tank where it belongs. good luck to you sir and also you have a very fine motorcycle

[@NamelessRiderz]

I will pass it on cheers!!

[@PC24800]

Thanks for this; I'm 71 and have just bought a '59 duo glide so I might need to know or pass the info on to the kid I'm leaving the bike to when I depart!!! potatoe-potatoe

[@IanLandesman]

LoL. Chain box. It’s a primary friend! You know what I think of this. SO much like my old bike except not as hardcore cool

[@NamelessRiderz]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Such interesting bikes!!

[@osoriocorey]

Very nice

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thank you!!

[@paullee6663]

What a fantastic video! This is my favourite so far. The good news is, I think this is a fantastic video, and I liked your Dad 15 seconds into the video. The bad news is....I doubt you will ever know as much as your Dad does about motorcycles or motorcycling. That's no bad thing, I never knew as much as my Dad did about anything..... I hope you offered to kick start the bike for him? If you've never kicked a bike before, or not for a long time, your leg will ache in the morning with that much kicking.....spend as much time as you can with your parents, one day they will not be around to enjoy.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, muchly appreciated!! Yeah my dad has worked on that bike a lot and this was before Google 😁 I wish I was more interested when I was younger.. I've been living overseas since I was 21, so unfortunately I haven't been able to spend as much time with him as I'd like.. tough sacrifices, but at least we can video call these days..

[@3goldfinger]

Nice story.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

[@TravelingTall]

Hello from Tennessee! Youtbe suggested this video and I'm glad they did.I enjoyed the video thanks for the upload. What country was this video filmed?

[@NamelessRiderz]

Awesome!! Glad you liked it!! This is filmed in the Netherlands, Haarlem specifically. Thanks for dropping a comment!

[@TravelingTall]

@@NamelessRiderz No problem, I have a video with my Dad talking about his Harley-Davidson. Check out the playlist on my channel.

[@woutvanschooten1607]

Gaaf! Ik heb ook een Maaskant fiets van 1960. Het bekende olie probleem, kogel oliepomp blijft plakken op zijn zitting.

[@NamelessRiderz]

Leuk!! Mooie fietsen!!

[@1957eberhart]

I have a 1957 Harley Davidson Panhead If you are going to put it in storage then drain the gas and oil. it will start back up better when you take it out of storage without all the oil that drain in the crankcase (sumping)

[@NamelessRiderz]

I'll pass it on 🙂

[@johnvargo5538]

I was born in 1958 and i would love to buy it if you ever decide to sell it ? Ride safe young fella !

[@NamelessRiderz]

I will let my dad know🙂 cheers!

[@duggydugg3937]

gorjiss.. my 58 pan was black & white & pinstriped

[@NamelessRiderz]

Wow that sounds awesome!! Sunny think I've seen one of those before!! Merry Christmas!!

[@alanmcclusky]

Beautiful bike my favourite harley regards Alan from the UK l have a harley let me know what you think of my bike it's not old but my dream will be to get a Panhead

[@NamelessRiderz]

Mate, I'd love to own any Harley!! 😁 I'll check out your channel when I get a chance!!

[@alanmcclusky]

@@NamelessRiderz thank you my friend regards Alan

[@NamelessRiderz]

@@alanmcclusky no worries mate

[@derquertreiber]

Alright, where can i pick up the machine? I'm kidding, i ride a 1970 electra glide. Younger vehicles simply no longer have any character. Greetings from Henk L.

[@NamelessRiderz]

I agree, definitely different these days

[@kevinmcdermott8033]

Nice old hog.i own a 62 fl duoglide pans forever!🇺🇸

[@NamelessRiderz]

Nice, awesome bikes!!!

[@briantheminer]

I had a 76 XLCH sportster once, no electric start It bent my knee back the wrong way. I got rid, never again, I maybe only did 200 miles on it

[@NamelessRiderz]

Yeah it's scary how easily these things can go wrong.. I think with some you can put an electric start on it. (My dad was considering it)

[@rogerchambers1309]

Yes "Sportster Knee" was a common problem with the kickstart Sportster.

[@fred65condra]

But beautiful

[@nowhereman7813]

Oops I take it back dear old dad got wise and put solid lifters in her!

[@NamelessRiderz]

Not sure what lifters are but sounds good😄

[@nowhereman7813]

@@NamelessRiderz Ya old boy said it all :~ the lifters are what the yanks call valve followers they are in direct contact with the camshaft and impart thier mechanical force to the pushrods to activate the rockers to open the valves which are returned by springs. Here's where the instatube experts come in to correct me. . . . I think in around '56 Hardly Dangerous introduced hydraulic valve followers in the Panhead models whereby the valve lash was controlled by the thinning of oil within the lifter assembly to allow for the expansion of the valves due to heat (as I'm sure you can appreciate everything expands when hot, and so does oil viscosity, or thickness become thinner) and as a result the valve lash, or free space becomes larger to allow the valves to expand without unseating and not transferring thier heat into the valve seats and head to transfer thier heat via conduction. Phew! As a result most performance engines run solid lifters with a preset clearance so as to reduce cavitation and valve float under high revs etc. As always love Ya stuff chief HERE ENDETH THE LESSON apologies for any errors as I am full of wild turkey 101

[@NamelessRiderz]

Wow, it's been a while I've seen the video, but sounds like you know what's going on inside there! I wish I had more interest when I was younger so I could have learnt more about the mechanics.. Thanks for dropping the comments!!

[@nowhereman7813]

@@NamelessRiderz soz bro probably out of place mouthing off in this format ... I've spent a lifetime teaching apprentices (and tradesmen for that matter) sometimes I forget this platform is just a means to an end

[@NamelessRiderz]

Hahaha alll good it's always good to share information!!

[@servicarrider]

Do you guys know or know of crazy servi-car keesie from Amsterdam?

[@NamelessRiderz]

I don't, I'm not sure about my Dad,I could ask him

[@servicarrider]

Thanks.

[@NamelessRiderz]

@@servicarrider my dad doesn't know, but he's gonna ask around 😁

[@servicarrider]

Thanks again. I really appreciate it.

[@NamelessRiderz]

@@servicarrider no worries mate

[@franksterk5434]

Is dit Utrecht?

[@NamelessRiderz]

Haarlem

[@IanLandesman]

Did you see my shoutout to you in my last ride 2019 video

[@NamelessRiderz]

Just did! 😁 There's too many videos and channels to keep up with!! Thanks for the shout out!! And happy birthday, hope you have a great year!!

[@IanLandesman]

@@NamelessRiderz No worries friend - Happy New Year

[@fred65condra]

Would be nice to hear it instead of music

[@NamelessRiderz]

Will have to add a microphone to the bike next time

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

My legs just would not be strong enough lol

[@NamelessRiderz]

Haha, I reckon you would be fine! It's more about technique I reckon!! I'm sure you'll come across someone that has a kick starter, maybe ask them to have a go, it's a cool feeling starting a bike like that!! 😀

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Oh I've started kick-starts before, my old work had a 58 Harley, I tried, it takes so much more compression on those big engines than it does to kick start a dirt bike lol

[@NamelessRiderz]

@@AstheMagpieFlies that's true, that said my dad's bike doesn't seem that hard. 🙂

[@nowhereman7813]

The lifters have leaked down keep kicking they'll bleed up

[@kennethwcole2879]

Enerprimmaere cover

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

My birthday year 🖖🏼🏍😊😊 ride all time only trans po

[@NamelessRiderz]

Nice!!😀

[@ziggytheboy]

My dad had one but he sell it

[@NamelessRiderz]

Yeah that's my fear too, would love to have one, but wouldn't know how to fix it..

[@thomasreyes2857]

That thing was pissing out more oil faster than he was pulling it in you can ride that thing anywhere like that it's amazing how people will sit there and brag about how they value the bike and it's your dad's and all this other stuff but you think they would take care of it maintenance it that's ridiculous

[@NamelessRiderz]

I'm pretty sure he said there were certain circumstances why he had left it sitting for that long..

[@anthonychackett8188]

It's wet sumping that's all. Just happens when laid up. Mine was the same. No big deal

[@Box_233]

Never sell !

[@thomasstutzig1005]

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