STARTING THE 1977 XLCR CAFE RACER, CHARGING ISSUE SOLVED?

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/ @slickheadcustomcycles WORKING ON A CHARGING ISSUE THAT THE 1977 XLCR CAFE RACER HAS, ALSO WORKING OUT ISSUES WITH THE 1964 FLH PANHEAD, AND MY 1940 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL UL

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@IronheadTere]

Good video I always wanted one of those cafe racer bike s I ride a 1981 Ironhead sportster that I got when I was 50, six years ago When it's not in the shop I ride every day my only transport been through 3 generator s & 3 gear box rebuild s cluch cable throttle cable broke one time my bike is the never ending story but I ❤ her When your Harley is broken you fix her When your broken your Harley fixes you. Terry Invercargill NZ

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Terry I appreciate the story. That’s real cool !!! and I appreciate you watching and commenting. 👍🍺

[@jakeadair8713]

"Slick's house of batteries", almost spit my beer out on that one. Last week I tripped over a battery in my shop and ended up taking a truck full of them to the scrapyard 😂. Good video 🍻. -Jake

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 im glad you liked that, when I did that the editing process I thought it was pretty damn funny, so at least someone out there appreciates it. Lol. Cool to see you in my comments Jake. Thanks for that. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@b-man569]

Cool beans !! A little Slick - fix ..at 6 am !!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Right on B- Man!!! But it’s a little early in the morning for a boring garage video from Slick!! 😂. I think i might have to change my video drop time from morning to evening, because this video is doing terribly in immediate views!!!! But thanks for watching!!! 👍🍺SLICK

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Hey Slick Great video. Thanks for the shout out and great talking with ya. Heres a tip for polarizing the Gen , all wires off, A and F, jumper from battery positive to A terminal, "momentarily" hook jumper from battery negative to F terminal. Done works well.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Glad you like the video Ralph and thanks for the tip with the generator. I’ll look into that. And oh by the way, did your Mrs. see I gave her a shout out about my dirty hands? 👍🍺

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Yes she did, She got a great laugh out of it. But how come they were clean again right after that? You just rub them on the floor and then film it? ha ha Good stuff Slick. Electrical stuff is always fun.@@SlickHeadCustomCycles

[@stuartheaydon-lc6qe]

U've out done urself again Bro!! I had to rewind the ladies & watch them twice!!!!😂 Got me drooling 🤤 🎉🎉🎉

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Lol 😂 cool!! I’m glad you liked it Stu and I hope you caught your name at the end. 👍🍺

[@wildbikerpants]

XLCR sounds amazing!!! ❤

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

She sure does!!!! 👍🍺

[@panheadsforever74]

Wassup slick, SPANKY here. Another great video. Just remember, PANHEADS FOREVER.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Forever panheads!!! I know spanky!!! Was talking with the guy yesterday who has the 48 panhead for sale!! So fingers crossed on that!!! 👍🍺

[@panheadsforever74]

I had a 48. Foot clutch, jockey shift. It's the first year, it's a great year pan. I'll say a prayer to baby Jesus that you get it. Love your flatty but...PANHEADS FOREVER.

[@Yo-mamashouse]

That xlcr reminds me of the 80s band Y&T song black tiger...😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Lol 😂

[@t.s.racing]

Like most late model Sportster you remove the ground cable from the mounting point first, then slide the battery out with the ground cable attached. When installing a new battery, slide the battery in place with ground cable attached, put some electrical tape on the opposite end and feed the end of the ground cable down to the location it grounds to, but don't bolt it on. Slide in battery, attach the positive. Now remove tape from the negative end and bolt on the grounding lug/stud/bolt.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hell yeah, that would work!!! Thank you for that tip!!! 👍🍺

[@jamesbrown8991]

Back in the day you could buy a catch can for the battery vent tube. Keep the flatty 6 volt. I'm enjoying the channel. Thanks.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah man i agree, she’s staying 6 V the way she was intended to be!!! 👍🍺

[@Jim-ej6yz]

Another great video Slick. Of all the gremlins these old bikes seem to attract, I hate electrical ones the most. Screwin in a fuckin bulb is a challenge for me lol.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂. Yeah all these gremlins keep us pretty dam busy!!! But it’s fun. 👍🍺

[@Sassyshovel]

Love your videos. But i still need my fix with the sketchy stuff. 😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂 again thank you for watching and commenting as always AND being my first SAVAGE!! 😂😂 👍🍺 SLICK

[@kirkbickel6861]

Hey Slick like your channel, i was a H-D wrench (not a technician) for along time, shovel thru evo day's. Ya i'm old. Don't sell yourself short on electrics. Even tho i really new it was the regulator, because i worked on a few of these back in the days (bad location), i would have done it the same way. I have quite a few old bikes. But my favorite is my ULH bobber, same style as yours. I know you like your 6 volt, but a12v Cycle Electric gen w/built in reg will make you happy. Like that Hippie too, although he makes me winch now and than.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks kirk!!! I’m jealous of your ULH. 👍🍺

[@yruphuct2]

Great video. Good details. Always fun. Great job. Cheers

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks YR. 👍🍺

[@edZILLA64]

Good job, Slick.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks ed. Appreciate it!! 👍🍺

[@fxrs1982]

Just found your channel. Very cool. I love old bikes. I'm a stock nut but that flathead chopper is sick. Very well done. Just the right amount of old school. I hope to see you at Oley. I'm showing my stock 1982 FXRS. I'm out of Syracuse NY. Very impressive channel!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks for the kind words keith, and if you happened to subscribe to my channel as well, then welcome- glad to have you aboard!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@Sassyshovel]

Another great video Slick. That bat bike sounds gooood!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Sassy- I thought it sounded pretty dam good too!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I really really am looki g forward to hearing that cr running and rolling. Ive always been curious how they sounded from the factory.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

You and me both!!! as long as the regulator fixes the charging problem I’m riding it down the road- hopefully be filming that next week with a lil help from the weather!!! Stay tuned. 👍🍺

[@TWOWHEELEDDEMON]

you and batman had the same bad trip it looks like!! lol😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂lol you’re right I’m glad someone else noticed that!!! 👍🍺

[@StuartThompson-de5hf]

Hey slickhead,I'm a new subscriber,love your chanel, & what you do,,keep it going brother,I've got a 63 pan,but it's in Australia..Cheersfrom Coventry UK

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Wow that’s too cool!! Thanks Stuart, glad to have you aboard!!! Since you’re literally not attached to your 63 Pan, since it’s so far away from ya, you should just store it in my garage instead of Australia!!!??!!!! 👍🍺 thanks for watching and commenting Stuart. SLICK

[@terrymassey7619]

Great video Slick! Have a good one bro 🤘🤘🤘

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Terry and I hope you saw your name when I flashed it up on the screen towards the end of the video while talking about the regulator??!! 👍🍺

[@terrymassey7619]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles I sure did! Good looking out man🤘⚡🤘!

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

I have to admit the ol sporty chubs me up a little too amazing production quality must take a while to put these videos together glad you do always enjoy them

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks hillbilly, so that makes two of us guys running around with tight front pockets over that ol’sporty!! 😂😂 and also thank you for noticing my production quality it takes me 3nights of editing to finish up a video!!! It’s such a chore at times, and definitely a time suck!!! So again i thank you for noticing the production quality, the content might not be the best at times, but i do want the viewer to have a smooth flowing enjoyable watching experience!!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@mattchoppers1]

First thing first as for someone who runs 6v systems. If they are setup properly they work and function fine. You are wasting your money going to 12v if you have a 6V system. NEXT, You must leave your lights on at all times, "you have to run the generator". that goes for 12V also... With that said, a digital amp meter needs to be put on the positive side at the positive terminal at the battery while running under load with raised RPMS. During this time the 3rd brush needs to be adjusted accordingly. Cut out relays are exactly that, they cut out. They move constantly during your riding and idling time. During this time they either close the circuit and charge the battery or open and let the generator not overcharge the system. You must also flash your battery when you install it to properly polerize it to the field. If you are running a aftermarket Cut out, that is half your problem. If you running a 32E that you bought from some 'Rebuilder" that could be your problem. More than likely the cut out is junk and look for the correct OEM or Dixie 3 post cut out relay. I been selling 2 post for pre 37 "with out idiot light" on ebay for years. If you don't care about an idiot light and rather get to where you are going and have the cut out working I can sell you one of the few I have left that are OEM DELCO originals with the RARE as hens teeth base plate "HD ONLY"... If you go to the OLEY swap meet, the guy behind the big pavilion., father and son team build correct rewound armature original 32E generators. Pricy but well worth it.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hey Matt, first off thanks for watching and commenting on my video. I appreciate it !! second off. Thank you for all the great advice you left me !!!third I’m never changing that bike over to a 12 V system I would never do that. I’m a purist, it came with 6 V, it’s staying with 6 V. I’ve had that thing set up for the past year and a half now and it’s always charged my bike fine without overcharging. Everything has been cool, until right now obviously something has changed, possibly the cut out relay like you were saying. I’ve installed an electronic cut out relay on a flathead 45 inch that I have in my shop. It seem to work well what do you think about those? I will be at Oley this year as I do every year, so maybe we’ll bump into each other if you’re there !! again thanks for the advice. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@Ironlove9375]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

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[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Jb weld is the wrong material to use for that repair on the cowling. 3M SM/C Fiberglass repair adhesive - 1 , 3M part # 08270. It is a twin tube 2 part epoxy glue that is green. U can buy the gun that mixes it as it squeezes out or push out equal amounts bye hand onto a board and mix with a stick. It can be bought in several different set times. From 5 seconds to 10 minutes. That would be a much better material for fixing that damage.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah, that wasn’t my repair that was someone’s repair in the past, but I will look into what you speak of. Thank you for the info. 👍🍺

[@tld522]

Thanks for showing me off bro!!!!! That sound is nice!!! Butthe beginning made my d#$+-;#+3839$! Hard..😂😂😂😮😮😅😅😅

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂👍🍺

[@t.s.racing]

SHORAI has a Lithium Ion 6 volt battery, available with + cable either side. Super lightweight and will definitely outlast a lead-acid. Must use a Lithium Ion compatible charger.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah, my charger in the video is lithium compatible, but thanks for the info I’ll look into that battery, but I do think there is an issue with running a lithium battery and an old school generator!! 👍🍺

[@dogpaw775]

Harley solid state reg's; bleh ! I feel the pain with the 45' charging system, i've gone to a CE generator and trying a flea bay solid state regulator (12v, originality don't get me twitched) the jurys still out, been fighting dud condenser that i now think was the coil, lights work but no fire in the hole. Here's a good tip, always carry a pocket knife so you can busy y'self doing some whittling while yer waiting to be picked up by the side of the road. I'm enjoying the show.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂 lol with the pocket knife!!! Believe me, I’ve pushed the flathead home a few times when I first bought her, i had to work out all her bugs!!! But now she’s pretty reliable!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

WAAF A D00DLE , 🔥 up the XLCR

[@scottseibert7796]

Another great video ! One of the best channels out there . What’s you go to cigar ?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Scott, I really appreciate the kind words!!! My go to is the leather rose, and the fat bottom betty by deadwood cigars. I do smoke alot of #49 sweet by factory throw outs, cause they’re cheap!!!! 😂 cause their super cheap, i buy them buy the bundle, when i wanna drop $25, i go with the Cohiba red dot. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@hippieschoppercorner]

On my 64 panhead, i dont run a generator. I run an alternator. Its about 1/3 the size

[@edZILLA64]

The Ironhead I'm working on was converted to Alternator , it's way smaller than the Generator.

[@hippieschoppercorner]

​@edZILLA64 yeah man. Ed, my video tomorrow has a message for you bro

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I like oem factory original stuff, period correct and what not. That’s why I would never run anything else! 👍🍺

[@edZILLA64]

​@@SlickHeadCustomCyclesI still have the original generator, the Alternator was already on bike and generator was in a box.

[@benderbender1233]

​@@edZILLA64ive th0t a b00t changin 0ver t0 aan alter several times.

[@VicMartin-sc3sm9mm9s]

Oh Yeah!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Right on!!! How bout that panhead!!!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@hippieschoppercorner]

Well, I'm 2nd in the comments lol

[@Sassyshovel]

Hi hippie. The" sketchy"himself

[@hippieschoppercorner]

@@Sassyshovel what's up Sassy

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

2nd in my comments, but first in my heart!! Awwll so sweet!! Omg i think i just threw up 🤮 in my mouth a lil bit!! 😂. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@HeinzyHunsinbigler-ok3cy]

Get off the acid. You're falling in love with a hippie!

[@DamonToms2024]

I have a similar charger for my boat batteries, works great

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

👍🍺

[@donrice8026]

a seal bat cant take the up and down swing of a cut out reg 3 brush gen ask me how i now HAPPY TRAILS

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂 yup i read that fact too

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

Love the lady's

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

What str8 male doesn’t!!! 😂👍🍺

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIKQgqSqfsuXqNksi=Rk7XjNjVWtCEdvuV

[@Lucky..B]

6 volt mombat 59 . 95 plus 10 shiping got a plug in trickle charger with it Sealed on Amazon. I beleave its said high amp 6 volt

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Huh!!! I’ll have to check that out Lucky B 👍🍺

[@rickel-bisi3556]

I want to subscribe but I can't figure out how on this pos device but maybe I will eventually, hippie hippy, he told me get on yer channel, I m diggin it already!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks rickel, im glad your digging my channel. “life’s a garden, dig it”- words from the great Joe Dirt. If ya would subscribe, I’d be happy to have ya aboard, you won’t be disappointed!!! Hippie is my main man, my partner in crime with this KZbin stuff!!! As far as subscribing on your POS. Well ya gotta minimize the actual video playing and look down below and click on the subscribe button, and hey why your at it, hit the little thumbs up button too!!! 😂😂😂 thanks and for watching and commenting rickel. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@thomasburney4551]

Be careful if that battery explodes in your face you will look like the phantom of the opera 😢

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

True fact!! 👍🍺

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

Great bike ......

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

True fact. 👍🍺

[@jimlittle8494]

great vidio, did you check the shift patern?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Dang jim!!! My bad!! I’ve had so much on my mind, I forgot to inquire about that!!! But since reading this, i just texted my buddy kickback billy and asked him!!! So i’ll get back to ya!! And I plan on riding it next week, so either way, im about to find out!!!!

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

👍🍺

[@benderbender1233]

🤘😎🤘

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

👍🍺

[@paulsilson2148]

I've noticed something about your hands as well slick. When you were a kid were you in a lot off magic shows, or ran around with a top hat and one of them there black canes. Because you like waving your hands over the motorcycles or motorcycle parts , like something is about to work or appear. Great video as usual.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Paul, im glad you liked it. 😂 and as for the magician thing with my hands, maybe I’m actually really hoping that something will fix the problem without me doing anything by waving my hands over it lol. 😂 that would be cool!!!!!! 😂😂 👍🍺 SLICK

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

I'm 2 weak cheekz from me 77

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

Gonna run 11 seconds 1/4 . With werx 2getter under tenz

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

I did acid inn data 1970s

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

Wasssama n knott battery acid

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

@RickyRicardo-jd8ed impressive for such an old, heavy dog!! 👍🍺

[@Frank-mt4qf]

you are a pissa bro love your videos A LITTLE LONG THOUGH

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks frank!!! Glad you enjoyed it and i could make ya laugh a time or two, sorry about the length, but i don’t make little kiddie videos that are 10 and 15mins long, like alot of creators do out here!!! But thanks for watching commenting and constructive criticism. Keep that going. I could always use it. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@t.s.racing]

Pronounced : Key-in

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Ah hah!!! That you so much for clearing that up for me!!! 👍🍺

[@donrice8026]

NO you dont change to a 12 volt you change your 32E to a 3 brush gen to A 2 BRUSH GEN and keep it 6 VOLT and ues a electronc reg and use your cut cover so every one thinks you have a cut out there HAPPY TRAILS

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

👍 I installed an solid state relay on the blue 45” flathead in my shop worked well.

[@donrice8026]

DID YOU CHANGE THE 3BRUSH TO A 2 BRUSH I HAVE INFO TO DO IT IF YOU DONT@@SlickHeadCustomCycles

[@RickyRicardo-jd8ed]

Tell me dis, Ain't kilck B8

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Come on man!! I wouldn’t do my viewers dirty like that!!!! 😂 👍🍺

[@tld522]

Is the brunette at the beginning your wife??

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂 hell no!! Lol. My lady is the tall skinny blonde, seen in some of my videos and shorts!!! She’s camera shy, don’t like to be filmed!!! 😂 with that said that brunette is sexy!!! That’s why she’s my brand ambassador for now!!! 😂😂 did ya see your video playing towards the end up on my tv??? 👍🍺

[@tld522]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles I'm still watching this video as we speak!!! Not to the end of this movie yet...😆😆😆

[@tld522]

Tell the brunette there is a fat biker in north ga who said wow!!! Tell her mom I said thanks!! She is gorgeous!!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂👍🍺