HARLEY Sportster CHOPPER Final DRIVE Chain SPROCKET Upgrade / 76 IRONHEAD SPORTSTER CHOPPER UPDATE

[@chadwicoff6378]

That Jack is amazing. .making one soon. Cool.

[@petertaylor2148]

Yes indeed it's a fantastic Jack.. farm yard innovation !!😎

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

My thoughts exactly. As soon as I seen it I knew id be making myself one. Then I thought, " one day ill be telling some kid that some good ol boy tought me that trick".

[@wcraiderevo8078]

Exactly! Love that. Just got to get the grading done on the upper driveway and the shipping container dropped off, time for a bike shop.

[@rustyspoons992]

This has to be one of the best, most wholesome channels on KZbin, it feels like just hanging out in the garage with a pal. I'm working on a 76 XLCH chopper myself.

[@bobberguy1]

If building a bike was easy, everybody would do it.

[@johnnyblade9272]

That's a cool adjustment to the Tramp, she'll appreciate not having to work so hard to carry you on your next road trip...

[@ABud12921]

Another awesome video drummer!! We like hangin out with you in the shed! You have many interesting instruments to work with! I done the sprocket change on my old 79 Shovel, 23 and 48.. She was a beast. I have plans to do the same on my 77 Shovel that I’m working on now. Thanks for taking the time to share with us drummer! Always enjoy your ole school content brother,, You be good to yourself also brother! Blessings your way 🧷✌️

[@MyGenericYTC]

@C.D. Parker What's the brand of the sprockets? I'm also building an Ironhead!

[@ABud12921]

MyGenericYTC ,,, Drag Specialists

[@brianminkc]

I upgraded my 28-tooth front pulley to 31 teeth. It is a 2009 Sportster Custom with a belt drive. I gained 6mph on the freeway 62mph is now 68mph. Fantastic upgrade.

[@redcabbageVic]

I wish I had you as a friend and neighbor my brother I ride Harleys and love them and I've been riding since I was 7 years old for 40 years now as far as working on them goes almost everything, it had a small block Chevy in and out know what to do but I rode rice on my life and never learned one thing about a Harley I never thought I would be fortunate enough to own one,I know this video is old but I try to keep up with you so keep up the good work brother and stay safe 🙏🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍🏻

[@jimkraft9445]

When I had my 84 Iron head Sporty I put on a 1 or 2 tooth larger drive sprocket to lower the revs on the highway. It gave me a sweet spot at about 70. Before it came in about 65. Some little things can make a big difference.

[@safeeffective385]

You can't buy "cool", you have to build it yourself.

[@charliedee9276]

I tell people all the time, belts are for holding up pants. I'm running 21/48 on my 74 ironhead, I run a hardtail with a rear disc to have more options then the stock 51. Got rid of the belt on my 98 Softail and now run 23/48 chain drive which also allows me to run a 140 rear tire, completely different animal on the highway now, 5th is actually useful now. Dig seeing a dude still messing with ironheads, I am on my 5th one now. Subbed.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Cool, man! Thanks for coming along.

[@markfroats5703]

I am building a 2000 Xlh right now thanks for the help. I am using mostly TcBros parts.

[@curtsmith5076]

Great to see someone with out all the fancy tools and big ass shop making it happen

[@SaddleTrampTV]

This shop was destroyed by a hurricane in 2020. Had to rebuild.

[@pastorbobncc365]

Great time with you in your garage have a blessed week my friend.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks. You too.

[@danmoore2443]

Nicely done good video 👍🏻 I ride 94 FXR Building a hard tail 79 iron head myself it has an old girder front end Thanks for the good video Keep having fun bro! Every time I watch your video feels like I’m going over to hang out with a buddy !

[@gemo1gemo]

Love the bike lift, simple but works great.

[@rowlinstoned3715]

Man I've been building my bike for 8 months now. Basically doing what I can as the money is good. Soon I'll have the entire thing mocked up and then strip it for paint which I'll do myself as I will do everything else. I love watching ur videos mean while to keep me going. Can't wait to get her on the road. Thanks for the awesome videos man. Keep turning em out! 🤘

[@MrMcbuck48]

There are no mistakes, just lessons learned. Just keep on keepin on.

[@craigjacob3704]

Thats really good . Less stress on the engine adds up to much longer life and less work and dollars in the long haul.

[@benc65753]

Dude, awesome center stand jack. Don't need no stinkin HF mc stand. lol

[@rebelcat420]

First time I noticed that. Great idea! Incredibly simple!

[@virgilastacy5281]

Built my own lift table to old to get up and down I even use it to clean my scooter and love it be 64 next month can't get up and down like I use to keep it between the mustard and mayo and rubber side down later GBU

[@tylerdunn6578]

Man that jack/stand is awesome you allways amaze me. Keep it up

[@maryspeight2840]

Good video . As a sporty chopper builder myself, this is very good intel. Thanks for sharing this. G. S.

[@TheMilitaryBiker]

As usual mate it is an absolute pleasure watching your stuff. Everything about it is awesome from the editing to the way you make a story out of what your shooting. Outstanding mate. Ride safe brother and enjoy that new sprocket. ✌️🇺🇸🤘🇬🇧

[@gestoandlane]

I agree and funnily enough it's exactly what I just wrote in my comment above #Lane

[@toolbox7890]

thanks again man for the info I am not that far on my 68 xlch but now I have a little more knowledge if of what to if I have problems with high revs

[@gregorytubbs3444]

I like that wooden floor jack. Now I'm thinking about how to rig up an extension pipe for my center stand. I don't have the muscle to lift the rear of the bike over that "hump" when putting the stand down. I have to park the rear tire on a 2x4 to assist me in that little bit of lift. It's a Honda CTX1300, total weight with my junk, 820+ lbs.

[@RonnieJohnson-k9c]

I thought a smaller sprocket on the back would make it harder to do highway speeds the smaller the more engine speed

[@Running-with-skizers]

Just like a true old school builder a block of wood and a pole as a bike jack🤘🤘🤘

[@DeluxeChimp]

Old school bike lift 👍 Good stuff as always ✌

[@1979phill]

ive a 1340 dyna, 24 front 51 rear, perfect pulling power with andrews cam and s&s super e. still does 115.

[@shujin12345678]

Swapping the gearing was the first thing I did to my '86 sportster with a 4 speed trans and my '75 XLCH with the 4 speed... made it so much better to ride on the highway...

[@markhamrick9078]

First time on channel. Love the looks and sounds of those ironhead speedsters! Great content and road test. Thanks!👍

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks, man!

[@shaneitsaname6135]

I always hit like before I watch. I know I'm gonna like the content 👍

[@fililoboesparza5784]

Great video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for taking the time to do this..

[@alpatriot6227]

Like the batt terminal thingy trick !

[@jeffmorris739]

Riding the old Vulcan classic on the interstate is a challenge. Perhaps a change of sprocket would help. Thanks for the ideas and great video.

[@gestoandlane]

I love how real your channel feels...it's always easy watching :D #LAne

[@CFdooley]

Awesome video really got me thinking about finding me a tramp of my own!!

[@davehowie03]

CF Dooley same!

[@Cpcsof1]

I think you need to do a video of installing another brace on the garage door.

[@Galaxieshop]

I've been thinking about changing my gearing for a while but I finally did it, but i didn't do a 47 rear and 23 front, on my 1979 harley sportster ironhead I did a 22 front and a 45 in the rear and it still pulls like a champ and, big difference and much better for me, was scared to try a 23 in the front but shit now riding it feels like it can do it 💪 😎 🤙

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Good deal, man!

[@mackdiesel6437]

She sounds super nice, awesome bike.

[@richardsavacool6261]

Love those pipes! Great sound.

[@simonholley6256]

I see you have taken your comfortable stool for a test drive too. I like your jack. Great vid,thanks.

[@lindacruz2367]

... another great day at the shop 🇺🇲.

[@mikeeger7581]

Gills burg Mississippi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks 🙏

[@skyking4501]

Man I really love your videos. Honest hard working man and I’m glad you had those valve seats checked. Would have sucked to put it back together and still have the problem. Anyway. I love southern Mississippi weather. Gonna take a little run to Texas at the end of May and first week of June from Maryville Tennessee. Be blessed brother. Ride hard or stay home. 😂

[@bobbyhenson1646]

Loved the video. It's amazing what a difference 1 tooth will make. Have no clue what it'll be about, but can't wait until the next one, : ))!

[@veilheim5554]

Been waiting on this here content. Thanks for all you do brother!

[@charliewright4840]

Good deal glade ya got it back up.

[@dirtyfloggins2027]

love the video and content as always man! Thanks again for the response the other day about the computer and program you use to edit. went ahead hit my local best buy and picked up what I need!

[@bigwu100]

Good segment. I need to do a pulley change on my old twin cam 88. I need I bit more top end. And drop my rpms, just a bit. At 70, I'm at 3000 rpm, I'd like to get it down to 2500 rpm at 70.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I here ya, man.

[@virgilastacy5281]

Like that shinny sprocket course I'm all about my chrome and I know chrome don't get you home but the OW has never let me down OW ( other woman) LoL anyway keep it between the mustard and mayo and rubber side down later GBU

[@brianwinters4991]

Love that bike jack !

[@randynewtonsr9659]

You and me are in the same boat Saddletramp we both need a motorcycle lift

[@davehowie03]

Gonna build a sportster chopper as soon as a get this Goldwing that a got on a steal of a deal rebuilt.

[@willowsmutt8313]

Subbed because of this bike. Thanks brother

[@edgarserna5042]

I like that tilt Jack

[@jasonmorris9138]

I like that work chair.

[@revbikerbigd8664]

On my 78 flh shovel I run 23 frt n 46 rear with 4 speed! Nice at 65 mph.

[@KowboyUSA]

My FL heads are in the same condition. Springs are weak, guides are toast, seats are gone.

[@docrose3460]

OUTSTANDING

[@dustinanderson7285]

That's a good idea with terminal cleaner, gonna put that in my back pocket.

[@dougschwarz6699]

Cool. Another lesson in Motor 101-202 and 303

[@RoadRashHD]

I would give a thumbs up,but you're at that magic number of 666,and i didn't want to disrupt that lol. There are certain year bikes,were you can get a baker 6 speed for the sportster

[@josel8311]

With chain its a huge difference.

[@paulhealey8221]

Tramp, you have a uncanny way of working on projects that I am also working on and interested in. I also was planning going to a taller gear in both my bone stock1970 and 1968 CH’s. After 55 mph the rpm’s and vibration are way to high to keep up with today’s traffic. I am going from a 20 tooth counter sprocket to a 23 and see what happens. I think the motors can pull a taller gear ratio just fine, but we will see!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I ran a 24 with a 51 on my old ironhead. It did alright.

[@paulhealey8221]

SaddleTramp Thank you for the info , OK... I will go straight to a 24 tooth counter sprocket on my 68 and 70 XLCH’s. Did you have to add a few links to the final drive chain? Can you guess about how many R.P.M’s where reduced at 65 /70 mph? Thanks again.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

@@paulhealey8221 I really can't remember. That was so long ago.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Always thumbs up man.....love what you do!... You have a cool channel!....

[@johnnydough4643]

Im working on a 74 ironhead xlch and I got compression and gas and got spark but the bike won't fire , I adjusted the time and still work fire , but cough through the carb. In the advice will be appreciated

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Sometimes they'll flood out. When that happens, I hold the throttle wide open while starting it. Sometimes that does it.

[@kirkcormier781]

I live about 15 min from you and would love to ride with you one day!! I also worked at Coastal Marine for 4 years before Katrina!! lets ride !!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Where abouts?

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Did you count threads on both sides of bike when you tightened chain?...misalignment ruins sprockets and shortens life of chain. I would have soaked chain in diesal for a few hours, cleaned with dawn dish water, dried and soaked in 30 weight overnite. wiped off then installed.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I use a dial caliper in a couple of spots to make sure.

[@badbrothersgarage9887]

Hell yea. I need another chopper lol.

[@Ironhorsemountainman777]

Rad brother as always.

[@ericgrant1593]

Love it awesome bro

[@ArtCFartC]

When I first saw this video, I was thinking, that's what my 4 speed XLH883 needs. I took off my rear sprocket, and found that it's already a 46 tooth. Can I go down to 45 without issue?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Can't say for sure that you won't have any issues. Going too low (however low that is) will cause too much strain in the bottom end and transmission. When I ran my 4 speed 883 (before this motor), I ran a 22 tooth up front and a 48 tooth in the rear. That seemed to work best at the time.

[@ArtCFartC]

Wow, thanks for replying! That was super fast. I'll look at my front sprocket first. Maybe I'll try a 45 rear, maybe I'll just stick with what I've got. I really wish I knew more about what's inside my $1600 Sportster. I know it's been heavily modified, but have no idea what's on it other than dual plug heads and a Mikuni HS40.

[@CH-uv1sb]

Great build...Can you tell me what battery your using? I'm wanting to relocate mine there also. Just seems too big. Thanks

[@SaddleTrampTV]

www.tcbroschoppers.com/yuasa-sealed-maintenace-free-battery-fits-yamaha-xs650-75-83-ytx14ahl-bs.html

[@CH-uv1sb]

​@SaddleTrampTV Finally got mine on the road thanks to a local shop and Registered! Thanks for all the great videos man. I did get that battery but ultimately it blew up (loose wire) ...oh well had it replaced. Keep up the vids ✌️

[@ricardobooker1704]

What are the dimensions on the jack. I would like to build one.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

It's a 4x6 with a 2x4 attached to it.

[@randallmcwilliams4966]

Fixing to go with a 30 tooth pulley on my 971200XLC, the vibration starts to get going around 60 mph, hopefully the 30 over the stock 29 will help a little without getting sluggish...what ya think Tramp?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Go for it. Perhaps it'll help. Being that its a sportster will make for an easy experiment.

[@tommontague5721]

Another fun video.....Thanks

[@randombrandon1940]

Another great video. Have you done a video of what's in your tool bag(s)? I think that would be interesting. Maybe I'm forgetting something. 😆

[@SaddleTrampTV]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZa7iq2Yq7h6rc0

[@randombrandon1940]

@@SaddleTrampTV I found it. Totally forgot about the extra wire. Had all the other stuff. Found all my tools at the flea market. Cheap. Thanks again for all your knowledge, shared to the next generation! Let's keep these old Ironheads going!!

[@richardanderson4916]

New sub. I like the bike lift! Good video. Stay safe!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Welcome, man! Thanks!

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍🇨🇱

[@shannonbarrios6484]

Hello I have a 1988 sportster 883 it revs pretty high at 60 mph ,so I never take it on the highway , would you recommend changing front and rear sprocket or just the front ? And how many teeth sprocket for rear would you recommend?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I have one of those motors. It does it's best with a 22 up front and a 48 on the back.

[@stevekwall925]

Go up a couple teeth on the counter shaft get some nice top end then

[@slowmotorbike3418]

alright, i’m game, subscribed!

[@redcabbageVic]

I really like the tramp, it looks so f****** cool

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks!!

[@mikeeger7581]

Have you ever ridden to the Lynard Skynard memorial?? It’s in Mississippi!!!!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I haven't

[@mtheman1963]

Which hardware do you use when filming handheld riding you bikes? I saw a little monostick dangling from your wrist somewhere. Keep up the great work. Excellent vibe! More ride (adventure) vids 👍🏻😎👍🏻😎👍🏻😎

[@mtheman1963]

Oh and greetingz from the Netherlands👍🏻

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Just my gopro on a handle.

[@johnpowell1841]

Very cool video!!

[@robertbelote5273]

Cool vid man

[@ScottsGEN-XAdventures]

Good stuff bro.

[@tracym1208]

Tramp my Curiosity starts kickin in at about 140 to 160 mph = BUT that was when I was younger on kaw 14

[@crusoeoctavio]

Nice video 🤘

[@nicksmith7552]

Tell me that jacks from Harbour Freight ?!.....LOL

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Not even.

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

Very cool you going to laughlin nv river run 2020 ?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Not this time around.

[@RonnieJohnson-k9c]

The bigger more longer legs

[@MyGenericYTC]

What's the brand of the sprocket, by any chance?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Can't remember. I think it was Drag Specialties or Chrome Works. One of those.

[@justsmith7738]

Hey brother, love the content as usual. But why didn't you clean that rim while it was off!! Or dirty up the sprocket... 😎 Be safe..

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Lol. My mrs asked the same question. I just didn't think about it.

[@justsmith7738]

@@SaddleTrampTV Gotta ask you , can a cracked, dry rotted vacuum hose to a carbed big-twin shut it down??

[@gavinsemple8183]

Gday tramp cool jack enjoyed vid .Gday from Australia

[@shrederyoungblood69]

Hell yeah

[@kennethwise7108]

After Juror duty job

[@trippontwowheels]

Musta found him guilty in a hurry. Cager hit a biker? 🙂

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Can't talk about it.

[@rousesimpson3546]

I will have to get a motorcycle lift like that,where did you get it?😂

[@SaddleTrampTV]

It's homemade