Should You Buy an Older Harley Davidson?

With the rising cost of new Harley Davidson motorcycles many riders are looking into purchasing an older Harley Davidson. In this week's video I explain the 3 primary reasons why people seek out older Harley's and I share my experience of having bought a 28-year-old Harley, how much I paid and how much I invested to make it road ready.
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[@marklamb3019]

I purchased nice clean 1998 Electra Glide Classic in August and Love It. Paid $3K and stuck another $1500 into it to make it road ready ( tires, brakes, and a motor mount ) and with license and liability insurance. This left me enough for extra like phone mount, battery tender, rain gear, and even picked up a really nice chariot trailer. Now think about having all this for less than $6000, all paid for cash with absolutely no loans. Beats having a $25-30K loan and paying off a bike that I can’t ride year round up here in Wisconsin.

[@KennyQuestShow]

That’s awesome! You’re exactly the type of rider that I’m talking about! Congratulations and enjoy the road!

[@jamessouthworth1699]

The original Hill assist feature is holding the back brake on until you feel the bike start to pull forward. No additional technology needed

[@KennyQuestShow]

That is correct, that’s what they taught us at the MSF course.

[@veefour57]

U.K. 2007 Dyna Twin Cam owner here. Bought the bike as a neglected project a year ago, got the factory manual, buy my parts from the internet, do all my own spanner work. Bike now runs like a dream, draws attention whenever I park it up, stands me in for about £7000. Far better than an 8 year debt from the Harley dealer for a £40,000 new bike!

[@KennyQuestShow]

Exactly! That’s my whole point of the video, thank you for sharing your experience. You have six speeds and a fun ripper for an authentic Harley experience.

[@richardmorley4223]

Nighttrain 2002 love it no problems at all i could buy a new car to expensive new bike thats got cheap parts from other countries. I'm from nz always wanted one 16 year old kid im 54 still a kid when I ride

[@lachlanmaccormack5427]

Had my 98 Evo Wide Glide for years, still puts a huge Grin on my aging face every ride. Simple to maintain/work on as well. Love it ! Mac, UK.

[@KennyQuestShow]

I love the rake on a wide glide, it’s like a factory chopper. Give me a Boat tail luggage rack and some forward controls, ride for days on end it would seem.

[@ironheadsally]

Older bikes have SOUL baby! 🤩 😂 gotta love the perks of carburated simple machines doing what they were meant to do! 🤘

[@KennyQuestShow]

Amen to that. I Love fiddling with my choke and setting the pingel petcock to fuel, giving it two squirts of the throttle then pressing the fun button.

[@daryldaryl913]

Gravity feed. Love it.

[@ericmcelroy6970]

Glad to hear younger people appreciating the older Evo Harley’s. Keep the old bikes running. They’ll be running when these new ones will be in the scrap yard. Can’t beat the sound and fell of the Evos

[@KennyQuestShow]

👍🏼 yessir. EVO’s will never say die!

[@PitbullSoco]

I mean at some point, evos were new and the old timers back then were saying the same thing about panheads and calling the evo garbage lol. I'll admit the M8 may not be kept around quite the same due to the computer crap but the twin cams, although still have a computer, are much simpler than the M8 even. So I see the twin cams being maintained and/or brought back in the future like the evos are now. Every engine had its quirks, pluses and minuses. Evo included

[@josephpiekenbrock7065]

2002 HD Road King FLHRI. Love the sound. Purchase mine for about six grand from the dealer. I've put in approximately 10,500 just with parts and accessories and obviously some cam work and other tenseners, clutch cables, etc. I love my bike. She's beautiful

[@KennyQuestShow]

That’s awesome! The smiles per miles are priceless.

[@simonellerton1412]

Yep you are right // The evo saved harley // The honda vtwin double spark plug head was almost the next /thank god we got the evo //

[@KennyQuestShow]

🦅🦅🦅🇺🇸

[@martincvitkovich724]

My 2003 Road King with 118,500 miles still has an excellent stator, regulator ...none of the charging system needs replaced, the clutch has stayed in adjustment and only needed adjustment when cable was replaced. Original belt!

[@KennyQuestShow]

Sweet! That’s a nice running bike! Love those 03 anniversary color ways and tank badging. That’s awesome your belt is still going!

[@russmode]

Have 2 HDs, one is 05 RKing, 74k miles, would ride it across country tommorow if i could, winter here now. Other is a 2012 CVO Electraglide, love them both!

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@russmodetwo awesome touring bikes!

[@kevinoconnor2921]

My 1997 FLST is ALL original except for shocks & fork seals, tires, brake pads. Runs like a champ! No computer/security to drain the battery. The batteries seem to last forever.

[@turbohusque]

1991 FXRS here. I wanted the Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man movie bike. But that's a miserable hard-tail and way too much $$. So I found the bike they used to build it from. Love at first sight. I still love my Suzuki 800, but there's just something special about a Harley.

[@KennyQuestShow]

You have a holy grail bike in my book! Thanks for sharing!

[@bccoaster8533]

If you’re mechanically inclined old bikes are the way to go , so much money saved over new and you have something unique rather than off the rack.

[@KennyQuestShow]

💯agreed!

[@haroldblanton1555]

I've been riding since around 12 when I got my first dirt bike. That being said, I've learned so much from, Dan Dan the fireman Be the boss of your motorcycle Ride like a pro These 3 are great for learning road patterns, slow speed maneuvering, cornering, etc

[@KennyQuestShow]

Yes Sir, I’ll be taking Jerry’s course in person

[@Hoglife]

I own a 2003 Heritage Softail Classic 100 year anniversary edition and talk about the nostalgic look and the classic sound of Screaming Eagle II pipes,and the almighty TC 88 B,I have a private mechanic as well just for standby in case I can’t wrench it for some reason,,great video brother,Ride safe

[@KennyQuestShow]

Awesome! Is yours the silver/black or the blue color way? 03 is one of my favorite TC years. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Hoglife]

@@KennyQuestShow I have the black one with the silver down the tank

[@mevans8121]

I thought you were talking about OLD bikes, I have & ride a 1976 FXE Shovelhead. Am 2nd. owner, no idea of mileage, cheap aftermarket speedo's. Bought as a basket piece for $1100, but she has never left me on the side of the road. Been riding since 1964, first Harley in 1974, Sporty XLH 1000. Last time in Sturgis was 1981 on a 1971 FLH - those were the days - could camp in the city park for FREE !!!, 2 eggs, hash browns & coffee $2.50. That won't even get a cup of coffee today !!! God only knows how much money I have in her, custom parts, but motor is still stock 74 inches, and frame has never been cut. Still puts a smile on face just looking at her !!!!

[@KennyQuestShow]

That’s awesome! Goes to show that you can get into Harley’s affordably and don’t need to play the upgrade game. For this video I decided old bikes were defined as the age when warranty companies and most HD dealers consider a model year unserviceable, which is 20 years. My softail being 28 was the example. These days shovels are like the Panhead finds from the 90’s expensive and uncommon. Congrats on keeping yours on the road!

[@lukewilson4824]

Got my first Harley about 6 months ago. Found a 2002 for 3k. Needed some work though. Needed new oil lines, carb work, and a top end rebuild. Bike had no speedo so I replaced that with an aftermarket one. Also needed one new turn signal bulb. After all that she still has a small oil leak, I guess she’s just marking her spot. Been riding it to work ever since.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thank you for sharing, I think your experience and mine are typical of what to prepare for when buying a 20+ year old bike.

[@geraldscott4302]

I have a 1989 FXRS Low Rider. I bought it 20 years ago, from a guy that just had to have a Twin Cam, and got a decent deal on it. He didn't ride it very much, I think it had around 12,000 miles on it. t now has 67,000+ miles on it, has been properly maintained, and still runs great. When the engine wears out, I will either rebuild it, or replace it. I want nothing to do with newer bikes, and their trash technology and flat black paint.

[@KennyQuestShow]

I find few faults with the evo power plant bikes but find way more faults with the new M8 bikes and I’ve ridden all of the 2023 models. If royal enfield can handle emissions compliance there’s no reason why the EVO engine in the sporty had to be discontinued or had to give way to the twin cam.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

When you get a decent deal on a shovelhead, be darn sure you have some reserve money. Ask me how I know.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Definitely recommend as much as the bike cost in reserves ☺️

[@dermotgillespie9030]

Love my shovelheads, never a dull moment.🤣

[@motorman857]

I remember when your 1996 Heritage Nostalgia/Special was introduced. It was a highly sought-after bike. I believe the MSRP was around 16K but dealers were getting 5K or more over MSRP. That would be 41 K in 2024 dollars. An equivalent bike today would be the just introduced 2024 Hydra Glide with an MSRP of 25K. The 2024 bike is a superior bike in every way than the 1996 bike.And way less expensive. Actually about half the price. So for anyone who claims H.D.'S are too expensive today and no longer for the working man, doesn't know what they are talking about. Harleys were ALWAYS expensive motorcycles but are actually less expensive today than ever before and are priced right in line with Indians, BMW's and Honda's.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thanks for commenting Jerry. Today’s buyer has a lot more choice in the preowned market and it’s a great time to invest in a classic or a new 2024.

[@kingkrimson8771]

Park that new Hydra Glide next to my '95 Heritage Special and guess which one a real Harley fan is going to gravitate towards? Yeah, you know the answer.

[@motorman857]

@@kingkrimson8771 Unless they ride both of them of course.

[@KennyQuestShow]

The riding experience is different for each bike. In my experience riding both chassis …Outside of a physical resemblance it’s apples and oranges.

[@jonanthony9927]

Had a 1986 FLHTC Liberty Centennial Evo with 103000 kms as my first Harley back in 2013 and am now riding a 2000 FXST Softail Standard TC88 with 60000 kms and I love it. I’m in Australia so the prices I’ve paid are way overinflated but that’s what it is. I like to do as much as I can on the bike, certainly the three hole fluid services but if it’s too tricky I take it to someone who knows. Love the carby over EFI - just feels better to me and more like the real Harley experience that we all crave. Keep up the good work. Hi from Australia.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Very nice! Isn’t that the truth carbed bikes just have that feel to them. I love it! Thanks for watching.

[@gerneticut]

87 electra glide here, paid top dollar but it was low mileage. Rode it for a year more then doubled the mileage and needed new base and head gaskets. Also did tires, brakes , stator and rectifier ( the plug between the 2 melted).

[@KennyQuestShow]

Electra glides are nice. I think I want a touring EVO next. But it seems no matter what evo you get a rectifier and stator needs to be replaced around 30k miles.

[@gerneticut]

@@KennyQuestShow I think it was about 21k when I did mine

[@rjoetting7594]

I have a 1978 flh bobber, I've owned it for well over 20 years, and I have no plans to ever get rid of it. It's getting ready to be modified again, and I will do a new top end this winter. I also have a 92 Electra Glide Ultra Classic and a 91 springer softtail.

[@KennyQuestShow]

A shovel and two evo’s that’s a fine stable of bikes, hell yeah!

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I currently ride a Twin Cam but I've got to tell you I miss the sound of the Evo Engine. Your bike sounds great.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@BNatoAk]

Im getting old if a 96 is considered old lol, i graduated in 95😂.

[@KennyQuestShow]

It is, 2050 is as close to 2023 as 1996. Class of 90!

[@germ271999]

2009 96 ci street bob

[@thebeardedcustodian135]

I purchased an 89 softail custom . I really wanted an older evo. I love it, but i think harley's policy on 20 year old bikes ,i think it is their way of always pushing new bikes.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Congrats on your FXST! I think you’re right on the built in 20 year obsolescence thing.

[@kingkrimson8771]

I recently bought a '95 Heritage Special. Five thousand original miles on it, stock except for a Vance & Hines exhaust and air cleaner. Had to pay a good dollar for it due to its low mileage and excellent condition (and rarity, only three thousand produced) but still only one-third the cost of a new one. As for personality it's no contest, the Evo wins hands down.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Exactly! Sounds better, feels authentic and it will hold value longer than other heritage models. Enjoy your new ride!

[@adamlanglois563]

She sounds beautiful. Very nice bike. Evos are dope. If you choose to you can keep it for life.

[@KennyQuestShow]

As I test ride all the new 2023 models and i’ve ridden them all, I see and feel the advancements but when I hop on my evo powered softail or sportster those new models don’t deliver the same amount of smiles per mile as my EVO’s.

[@Luis-pz6ni]

Been riding my roadking classic 2001 for over 20 years ,daily rider during riding season.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Road King TC’s are an awesome.

[@lifesabar]

Let the bike slowly roll forward while in 1st gear and you will find neutral a lot easier.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thanks, will try that!

[@scottkinkead6324]

First of all DON'T fill the tank so full the gas is cold compared to the air temp it's gona expand , you keep pouring gas on your paint your gona have fucked up paint . And secondly you don't want a fire bomb in your saddle bag if anything should go horribly wrong .

[@KennyQuestShow]

Great tips! Thank you Sir.

[@Sam-lk6eo]

It certainly sounds great, Love ❤ the old bikes, Nice job ! from NZ.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thank you! I agree, old bikes rule!

[@PitbullSoco]

They had one displacement...but they most certainly upgraded components that were prone to failure, changed and even skimped out in ares of the evo theough its lifespan

[@KennyQuestShow]

Just saw Billy Lane of Choppers Inc fame say the EVO was the last mechanics engine. Though the T/C had its issues as well as the M8 early on it’s hard to point a finger, IMO they honed the EVO year after year and the 94-99 models are the fruits of those processes.

[@ryanrich9186]

First harley was an 01 softail... loved it, knew nothing about it, just rode the crap out of it... Now I have a 91 fat boy, an 07 electra, an 05 883 and hunting for the right deal nightrain... not a single note... buy them neglected and cheap, put a little maintenance money into it, and show it some love. I work on them myself because nobody knows my bike better than me.

[@KennyQuestShow]

You Sir are what I aspire to be. Wrenching on their own and owning one of each platform. My nightrain equivalent is the Blackline. Your Electaglide will be my six speed Roadglide. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@ryanrich9186]

@@KennyQuestShow I have a lot of time to waste on hobbies, pair that with the fact that over the years, to many mechanics have just done a horrible job on anything I or my wife have paid them to do, I learned that nobody is going to know my equipment better than I do. Learn to do I yourself and you will save loads of money in the long run. Need a tool? Get it, in the end, buying the tool might cost you a LITTLE bit more than paying a mechanic, but the next time, you don't have to buy the tool. Hint, don't pay for name brand, pay for warranty reliability... that used to be craftsman, then their warranty went to garbage.... harbor freight isn't all that bad for home hobby. Honestly if you lived anywhere close to me, I would say come use my shop.

[@paullesho2693]

Have an 84 Honda Magna VF700C, A 2005 HD Sportster carbureted EVO, A 2008 Electra glide ultra hydraulic tensioners Twin cam. And just bought a 1995 Dyna Wide glide carbureted EVO. And the factory shop manual for each of them. Longevity is the best advertisement for Any company. I steer away from computer controlled bikes so it can be roadside repaired if necessary.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Nice assortment there! Love the rake on a wide glide! Thanks for sharing.

[@roblow5522]

Hi Kenny your videos have not came up in a very long time until this one. I looked and I am still subscribed, sometimes KZbin has unsubscribed me. There was a guy on a video that described how to get a Harley into neutral. I tried it and it works, and I do it a lot now. You slowly let the clutch out until the bike starts moving. Slowly pull the clutch back in as you lift the shifter. I am still riding my 98 Fatboy witch I have no plans to sell. I love that Evo sound. After I hit a deer with it, I bought a 07 Ultra Classic for $6800 with the money I got from the insurance. The heat was off to have a rideable bike, so it took me a couple of years to get the Fatboy back on the road. I was sure happy to hear that Evo again. I thought I had the best of both worlds. Sadly in August I hit my second deer with the Ultra. One minute I am riding my bike and having a good time and three days later I wake up not knowing were the hell I'm at or what I'm doing there. The only thing I know is I hurt like hell. That turned my world upside down and had my family and friends pretty worried for a while. I am pretty good now just not totally cured. I bought a 2012 Electra Glide Classic for $7500. I got a lot more money from the insurance than I paid for the Classic. When I went to look at the Classic at a mans house in the country, I didn't leave his house until after dark. About a half mile from his driveway I dam near hit a big buck. you can't get much closer than I did without hitting him. Don't they know playing chicken is dangerous and if they have a bad day, nobody wins. Next weekend is deer season, and I hope I get mine the right way. Ride safe and remember the deer are sneaky sometimes.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Hi Rob, thanks for staying subscribed. I believe you tube likes this video as it’s being promoted, often I don’t get circulated because my title or thumbnail isn’t as good as others but I’m still here making weekly videos. Wow what luck, I’m glad you’re still with us, hitting a deer or car is my biggest fear, more deer than car since deer come at you from the side of the road at a fast speed and at night as you know it’s not a fair fight. Thanks for the neutral tip, I’m going to try that. Take care my friend and I hope to see you on another video soon!

[@TheDutchPathFinder1]

My very first Harley was a 1986 Sportster. My second Harley ( and still is) a 2005 Sportster. Now recently i fell in love with a 2000 FXDWG Wide Glide and bought it. Hell....this love bit me in the ass hard. As soon i rode it....deathwobble. So i had to had it picked up by the dealer and had it checked. Short story....fixing it cost me half the price i bought it for. Nevertheless come spring i be a happy biker.Yes it will be worth it buying an older bike. Come hell and high water.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Hell yeah. love my sporty, fall in love with it after each ride. I remember watching the Renegade TV show on USA network with his EVO wide glide boat tail and all, love the rake on those glides. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@partyguy9]

@18:30 GREAT situational awareness 👏👏 definitely saved yourself a headache. And the sport bike comment made me chuckle. I've recently gotten my first bike an 04 883 Sportster and I'm so glad I've got a carb evo motor. Honestly think it sounds better than my friends FI Fatboys. Clean, Low miles, good price and was already straight piped and jetted. Best part was it was turn key ready to go😊

[@KennyQuestShow]

Now I can’t say that I know what a carbed sporty feels and sounds like while riding, since my 21’ has EFI, but the sound of it is very intoxicating and the ride is fun. Sporty’s are great first bikes and pre EFI models are ideal learners to wrench on for maintenance, it’s a bike you can keep forever.

[@rockyrauf2529]

I have a had Evo bikes since 1985 and have currently a 91 Dyna. re: Neutral gear. You can actually train your transmission to go into neutral from second gear.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Makes sense, I’ve done that by accident a couple times. Love the 90’s EVO’s, FXR, FXDX, the Softail Bad Boy. Need em all!

[@rockyrauf2529]

I have a 1991 Dyna Sturgis I bought new 34 years ago.@@KennyQuestShow

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@rockyrauf2529great bike! Great color scheme

[@fearsomename4517]

I just subscribed. I ride a '99 Heritage Springer she's stock. Really enjoyed your video. Keep the rubber side down. I've been riding since '73.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thank you for subscribing, glad to have you along for the ride. Love springers! Looking for a 96’ FXST BadBoy

[@Comm0ut]

They're as simple as riding mowers. Not joking. That's why the parts count on my Panhead is little different than my FXR. Harleys are remarkably cheap over time as they're so easy to keep for life.

[@KennyQuestShow]

I’m coming to learn this. After my initial up front costs, the cost of ownership has been very low. Just basic maintenance supplies.

[@bcdiver3608]

Great video, keep up the amazing work in all the videos and like always love the ladies you show. . Great taste my friend.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thank you so much!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

I been wondering about this!

[@KennyQuestShow]

It worked for my needs!

[@take5th]

1998 XL1200S. For sale in north florida!

[@KennyQuestShow]

Low miles sporty @everyone

[@kevinoconnor2921]

Close to 7k total for your road ready '96-'99 EVO FLST? You paid what you would have paid, for one in perfect running condition. You did good.👍

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thanks. I didn’t get upside down, thankful for that!

[@humbleservant1294]

Yeah no bud it’s not true… I’ve riden sportsters since 2001 and have no plan to as you said “ upgrade” 😆 Upgrade how exactly? I’d like to know? Handling? No. Speed? No. Comfortabilty? No… Saddleman seat and highway bar along with two up pegs to use when highway cruising. I’ve never understood why ppl act like if it’s bigger it’s an upgrade. 🤦‍♂️ I will never get rid of my sportsters. P.s. 2k in a 1200 motor can produce 115 horsepower and 110 fpt and there isn’t a bigger Harley around that can fuck with it unless they’ve dumped money into their motor as well. One of my Sportsters runs 6.10 1/8th mile at 120 miles an hour and I’ve had personal bests of 9.7 1/4 miles. I have a drag strip 10 mins from my home in Gas city Indiana.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Hold up ….I said “they said you’ll want to upgrade…” I didn’t say I said that. I love my sporty, my softail is a different bike that I use for a much different style of riding.

[@ironheadsally]

Wooot! This guy has the sportster sickness! Run that and watch all the bagger bros jaw drop when u take off on them at the drags 😜 love it 🤘 aint no upgrade, sportster is in its own class lol

[@roberthambly9926]

Good video I would like to buy an older bike but have no one to take it other than the dealer who won't do it.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thank you for watching! That’s a shame that you don’t have access to a independent mechanic shop in your area! This is why we need better access to education and small business grants for our future technicians.

[@brucehelppie6119]

I’ve owned a sportster, a buell, and 2 shovel heads. I would go for a big twin if the price was right. I’m currently bikeless, family medical issues…

[@KennyQuestShow]

Understood. Great thing about old bikes…. there’s never a shortage when you need one.

[@LtJackboot]

I had a pan back when the shovel WAS a big twin!

[@brucehelppie6119]

@@LtJackboot I remember a lot of hatred directed toward Evos for being too modern and unHarley. 😄

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@brucehelppie6119wow.

[@famespear7202]

Yes, it's a good idea. Especially for your first bike.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Agreed!

[@Panotaker]

There are still plenty of low milage, garage kept, 20 year old bikes out there, for less than $6K, that to the average person, looks exactly like a brand new Harley. I don't have new Street Glide money, but I have used Electra Glide Classic money. I bought a 2002 a few months ago. I fixed a couple of things on it, and can now pretty much, ride it anywhere. I wouldn't buy anything old that was left outside in the weather. Those are going to cost you a crap load in parts, even if you get the bike for free.

[@KennyQuestShow]

When you say the average person can’t tell a difference, you nailed it. They don’t know. I’d rather have 3 different styles of bikes than only one m8 $25k bike.

[@MadAnthonyI]

I bought an 88 Softail a few years ago. It has been a money pit, and I've had to put a lot of money into it, over the last few years. Everything, and I mean everything has had to be fixed or replaced. Upside: I love the Evo, the bike looks great, and I finally hit everything right. Downside: they don't make the parts anymore, repairs you can't do yourself are expensive, and every time you think you have it right something else breaks. It's like a bitch of a wife you should leave, but she's gorgeous and you love her.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Let me guess the engine is fine but every other part on the bike needs to be replaced?

[@MadAnthonyI]

@@KennyQuestShow yep! I just got done replacing the last of all the other parts. Plus top end gaskets and rocker boxes. This time it was front and rear brake calipers rebuilt, master cylinders rebuilt, and all new brake lines. I've been putting dot 5 in it, but it originally called for dot 4. You can't mix them. It screwed it all up. The caliper pistons were ruined the fluid looked liked crème brule. This job was $2,400.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@MadAnthonyII can see it, depending on how and where the previous owners stored it, natural aging of materials and parts of a bike from the 80’s is going to need (at some point) replacement of everything. But once it’s done you’re set for a very long time. Enjoy the rebuild and then enjoy the ride!

[@user-pe2uo5ui2i]

I have owned my 1986 Harley Softail Custom since 1995 and I ride it everywhere and I will never sell it, I have owned Pan Heads and Shovel Heads and Iron Heads non of them were as good as a Evolution platform. If you like working on your bike every other time you ride then buy a Pan Head or Shovel Head. just carry a manual with you and a certificate of completion of Mechanics trade school like I have and you will nurse her home because you will break down.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Excellent point from someone with real world experience. I hear this often, EVO is the most durable engine Harley has ever made.

[@davidfaria6194]

Milwaukee, eights are rigid mounted they just have counterbalances Yeah, but it’s not as Harley Evo engine. It’s an aftermarket Evo.

[@KennyQuestShow]

I enjoy the power the M8’s produce when I do test rides but I’d love to ride a big bore EVO to compare it to.

[@stuartheaydon-lc6qe]

Love the colour

[@KennyQuestShow]

Thank you! Mystique Green & platinum silver

[@kingkrimson8771]

The '93 - '96 Heritage Nostalgia/Specials had unique color schemes not available on any other Harley model. My '95 Special is black/charcoal gray.

[@erickriebel4366]

My favorite Harley-Davidson is the 1966 Harley Sportster xlch I would rather have that old bike than a brand new one

[@KennyQuestShow]

That’s a classic!

[@scot_irsh]

Wonder why... is it because people are getting rid of their HD and buying Indian's. Now there are too many used HD's that someone bought and can't sell ?

[@KennyQuestShow]

People are looking to get rid of payments as well as re-enter or start into the lifestyle and older bikes are budget friendly.

[@scot_irsh]

@@KennyQuestShow good marketing ploy.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@scot_irshin my area I’m not seeing people abandon HD for Indians. This video is about what I did, I can’t speak for others. Not sure what your point is.

[@scot_irsh]

@KennyQuestShow my point ? Didn't have until now. In my area, I see more Indians on the road than HD. When I ask them why an Indian, they say that they traded in the HD for an Indian because they get more bike for their buck, they're faster stock, better gas mileage and they're better looking. It seems Indian is getting set to take the market from harley. In fact, dealers may stop taking Harley's as trade-in's because they are flooding the used bike market, and they are starting to get less for the HD bikes. Which means that new riders can get them even cheaper than a dealer would be asking.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@scot_irsh no argument here. I mentioned this in my Sport Chief first ride video, presently Indian gives you more stock than HD does. I expect this to change in 2025, but you’re correct. However I feel each brand stands on its own and is unique unto themselves and riders will choose with their hearts and wallets.

[@hiflyer1168]

Almost 4 decades of "nothing but new HD's for me" are over. I don't care for the new designs. Just bought an '06 Road Glide in excellent shape for less money than the local dealer is marking up the new CVO's over msrp. There are just way too many used bikes out there. I sold 2 year old EG standard and a year old Pan America. Besides getting the cash out of those two, I'm enjoying the 06 way more.

[@KennyQuestShow]

👆🏼This I understand. Dealers are taking the fun out of buying a bike. Inflating the cost and abusing their customers with inflated prices thousands over MSRP. Enough is enough. If Harley can dictate how much under msrp a dealer sells a bike they can dictate how much over. Until then I’ll enjoy my authentic Harley experience on a older bike. Thanks for watching.

[@bobmumphy3548]

I did and it's great

[@KennyQuestShow]

🦅🦅🦅🇺🇸

[@davidfaria6194]

You can’t get it in neutral check your compensator it’s probably bad

[@KennyQuestShow]

I’ll check it out, thank you.

[@elijahlebron3507]

Do you think Harley for there next line up of bikes could be just going back in time and make and just perfect whatever old engines needed work like a remastered older Harley engine would raise Harley’s stock , because we all sound like broken records here trying to hold on to what Harley was known for.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Aesthetically, I think that is what they are doing with the ICON collection. I don’t think they could repop old shovels, pans and EVO engines due to emissions. S&S still makes those engines. H-D might be able to recreate the rocker top cover like third parties do now, where you can buy pan head and shovel rocker top covers for your twin cam and EVO. I think beyond what they are doing with the ICON models it becomes very niche, and they’ll leave that for the aftermarket to address.

[@mtlvlgmnfishing]

I got twin cam 110 screaming eagle plus q 1995 a street glide ultra evo

[@KennyQuestShow]

Heck yeah!

[@kingkrimson8771]

First year of production for the Street Glide was 2006. You must have had a pre-pre-pre-production model. 🤣

[@Silenttreatment1975]

Evo FTW!

[@KennyQuestShow]

EVO’s never say die!

[@chopperchopster]

The person posting the video is wrong about Harley Dealers. If the dealership is enrolled in the factory early model program they can and will service your old Harley. They can and will sell you parts as well. Simply call Dealers and ask if they are participating in the Early Model Program. Some of us actually know about the motor company because we graduated from MMI.

[@KennyQuestShow]

This is what this poster is talking about: www.harleydavidsonmechanicschool.com/motorcycle-mechanics-institute.php This is a program that a school with two locations in the U.S. offers it’s students. Whether a dealership participates or promotes this is up to them. In my area none of them do. Whether a graduate of MMI took course program and is employed at a dealership will require you to ask your dealer and who knows if the person you ask at the counter knows the education level of each technician but it’s worth asking.

[@chopperchopster]

@KennyQuestShow anyway I am a graduate of MMI. With the Harley Davidson PHD as well. I work at a stealership enrolled in the early model program. We work on any year Harley. My info as stated is correct.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@chopperchopster Please share with the folks the name of a HD dealer that works on EVO's so they can seek that dealer out.

[@chopperchopster]

@KennyQuestShow here in the Phoenix area it's Buddy Stubbs Harley Davidson on Cave creek road

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@chopperchopsterthank you.

[@billmago7991]

82 flh here

[@KennyQuestShow]

Nice, a shovel FLH. Thanks for sharing!

[@reysylvester3277]

Hey where did you get the cool grips?

[@KennyQuestShow]

They are Vann’s, same as the sneaker brand, they make grips sold in different colors. I got mine from Grayspeed motors because they had that color in stock. I believe J&P and most online places carry them.

[@medidkorn]

You got ripped off you can find a great harley with no issues for 5gand all day long at dealers and Craigslist... 1,200 extra bucks and you can't put it in neutral.. bro.... And I'm not just talking About a ***** sportster you can find a nice bike for 5grand these days especially in the winter...

[@KennyQuestShow]

I’m happy with the bike and the journey, that’s all that matters.

[@gregd.88]

It is a machine. It can be rebuit. If you don't have the skills someone else does.

[@KennyQuestShow]

That’s the Bottom line. Thank you!

[@Indobiker61]

Stock Evo is 80 cubic inch not 83

[@KennyQuestShow]

It’s 81.75 ci, I guess I split the difference ;-)

[@robynjones4837]

You have to have mechanical skills to own any old bike or very deep pockets.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Or have access to a good mechanic. But Yeah you have to not be intimidated to learn, I can do an oil change and tightened some critical fasteners. It’s a hobby so do the thing or the thing will do you. .

[@eddierider5646]

Take your 👍👍👍

[@KennyQuestShow]

⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@jamesw.3491]

Most dealers of other bikes, it's TEN years old and they no longer will wrench them. Not a Harley fan myself. The dealers have fixed all that for me. You are just the next SUCKER when you walk into a HD dealership. Don't want to deal with them when the bike needs wrenched either. But your points about older bikes apply to ANY brand of bike. I would own a victory now, but support for parts went out the window this year. Not gonna rely on the very spotty aftermarket to keep one on the road.

[@KennyQuestShow]

What I found unique in this experience was that I didn’t need a Harley dealer for any step in the process. The bike purchase, the parts I bought, the install and maintenance have been done without involving a Harley dealer.

[@jamesw.3491]

@@KennyQuestShow True, you can usually find independent mechanics that work on bikes, but at some point parts become not availible anymore. At least new parts, then eventually the used part market dries up too. Bikes are not like cars and trucks. 20 years after a model no longer is made, there are not enough parts sold to justify production of replacements. Maybe your Harley will not suffer this fate, but most will. Victory being one now. There are still tons of them around, but no more parts support really. If something major happens, the bikes become scrap now.

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@jamesw.3491 I went into this with the assurance that almost every single part on my bike has been duplicated by a third party company or is still a commonly used part in production. So far that has been the case. Would I buy a 30 year old Buell or Honda and have the same expectations? No. 1986-current Harley Softails and 1985-current sportsters are the exception to the rule.

[@Phillzillaa]

🤘🤘🤘

[@KennyQuestShow]

⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@LtJackboot]

If you're gonna buy a Harley, get one with carbs and no brain. At least you'll be able to keep it running yourself.

[@KennyQuestShow]

Agreed. My 96 doesn’t have an EMU,

[@ddrowdy7666]

Dang man, you're messy, I'm never letting you fuel my bike.

[@KennyQuestShow]

🤣😂🥲

[@JamanRooney]

My new heritage has a solid mount motor so I stil get it. Peace ✌️

[@KennyQuestShow]

☮️

[@ricvanwinkle1665]

You forgot the 4th P and it’s Poontang 😉🤣🤣

[@KennyQuestShow]

Wang Dang Sweet Poontang 😝

[@halerider]

* tilts phone up * 🫴📱

[@KennyQuestShow]

You know it

[@Will8022000]

great video ! n.w.Ga.here>>>riding '95 roadking

[@KennyQuestShow]

Hell yeah, brother!

[@Will8022000]

i was glad to see ya back up &running videos !@@KennyQuestShow

[@KennyQuestShow]

@@Will8022000thank you Will