The Harley Davidson Sturgis - Vintage Video Finds!

[@seansimone-e6k]

Have to love all those old commercials. back. When America was great.. and Men were men . Hopefully we can get back to that time again.

[@Dave-HDglide1]

Wow. I remember that commercial In 78. I was 8 yrs old That commercial got me hooked I pick up my new tri glide today ,my 4 th new Harley. Dave Phila pa. Thanks for the videos I liked the Christmas gift video

[@russellmcdonald6033]

I love this!!!!! very cool to think about this was the "top" innovations and "new" stuff look how far Harley has come over the years!!!!

[@johnsonandsons4]

Thanks for posting that! Man I love my '74 FLH Shovel. They have their flaws, require regular maintenance but damn, they are loads of fun. I have 4 Harleys, nothing makes me smile more than the Shovelhead.

[@ChrisLeathers-k5q]

Very nice! Thabks for sharing that, nice info and history.

[@JA-zh5xi]

This is awesome - thank you!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@robertcorrigan3816]

Thank You, Monkey for sharing this vintage video. Very interesting.what we forgot.

[@Shtevelhead]

The Sturgis, for style, has to be at/near the top of everyone's list. But it's propensity to cook the primary belt killed it quick...and thus, my #1 has to be the Bad Boy. Very cool vid...nice find. Cheers.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Yeah, I agree, they really are a great looking bike.

[@peternorton5648]

The music reminded me of 🎶“ America! F@ck yeah!” 🎶 😆😆😆 cool old ad and interview.

[@Kenn1969]

Awesome. You know what this video reminds me of, the scene in stepbrothers where they’re pitching the company and they make that video, “technology, we put white out on a bee…and it died. Security, black fingerless gloves,” “investors….maybe you!!” 🤘🤣👍

[@dmcharley64]

Same here...loved that bike when I first saw it in 1980, at 16. Lucky enough I bought one a few years ago from a second owner who had it for 40yrs...bone stock 21,000 miles...my trophy bike

[@newenglandbiker2220]

So cool!!!

[@waynemorrow6815]

Thank You, I Love The Video.

[@paulleonard9406]

My 1st Harley was 1980 FXB Sturgis loved that shovel wished I had never gotten rid of it.

[@tjmayer9103]

My buddy has a 1997 HD Bad Boy. It's awesome too !

[@TattooingByManny]

Crazy that you found this, thanks for sharing, Monkey! I hope your Yuletime with the fam is going well!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

You bet, glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!

[@KevinRiggin-f3h]

Most respect to you for sharing thos n your memories n this video hope you feel from one bike lover to another bike lover! More respect

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@greghood3567]

It's funny you brought this up. It too is my favorite of all time. I currently own a 1980 FXS low rider. 17k miles and a survivor. When I saw your video of you riding your old one and grinning...I totally get it. If I ever see an original sturgis for sale I'm gonna snag it. I have a 20 RGS with a 131 and a trask turbo. Love it more than most can imagine, but my low rider is a different kind of love..first love

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

I totally understand that feeling.

[@TTRider88]

One of my RAF buddies had one in Germany, around 1980 I think. Same time as I had my XLH 1000 Sportster 'Hugger'.

[@Macx912]

A co worker had the original Low Rider Sturgis while we were riding Wide Glides and FLHS models. He had the coolest bike ever made by Harley. Perfect stance and riding position.. Just bad ass. Saw one in Deadwood this year and it looked awesome. I would have a tough time saying no if I found one for sale.

[@billstevens3727]

Awesome

[@bradhardy2629]

Minnesota... born and raised. Just like me. Been to all the rest stops. And know them well beer stops

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey Monkey, I have a 1980 Sturgis that I picked up a few years ago. It's in rough shape as the owner didn't leave it alone and I don't think he knew what he was doing.I started taking stuff apart until I got all that I found wrong with it off and now it's down to the frame. I didn't have to touch the motor or trany but now have to put it back together the right way. I also picked up a 84 FLHS in pretty much the same shape. I have two others that I'm putting together first but can't wait to get to them. Not enough time for everything we want to do. Later

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Sounds like you have your work cut out for you!

[@ericridout61]

Thanks

[@zilari3662]

Love it Merry Christmas!!!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Merry Christmas!

[@neano62]

I can remember seeing one of these on the showroom floor with a piece of cardboard underneath it 😂 music in the video kinda sounds like @times “Stormtrooper” Motor City Madman 🤘😎

[@raysmotolife]

Man that’s cool you found that video 3:55 iv never seen that one

[@lisadaniels5996]

It was the first bigger bike I sat on and then I bought my 94 FXLRC.

[@magic4221]

I can't remember if the original Sturgis had a wet or dry primary belt. I do remember that they really burned through primary belts.

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Dry…

[@charliefromnh7631]

Have you read Willie G's Book?? LOTS of History and GREAT insight on the designs he was involved in including the Sturgis... Ride Free: A Memoir

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Not for years.

[@genekelley7579]

🛑🛑 It’s Pretty Cool, there isn’t a Guardrail on the whole ride. 😆👍 That’s the way it should be. 💯

[@ericmcelroy6970]

Mr Monkey - I waste a lot of time on Marketplace and this past week someone in Florida had a mint two owner ‘82 on there for sale 12k I believe. Didn’t save it cause obviously I’m not in posusiton to purchase a! Expensive antique. Love the old bikes though my main ride is a ‘97 FLH which I know many wouldn’t call old. Anyhow love your honest and open personality KZbin Channel.

[@ericmcelroy6970]

‘82 Sturgis that is.

[@dennyspliedt9099]

When I was 20, my friend let me take his for a ride. It felt really large. Started it up, and it shook like hell. Going down the road, going through the gears, never felt anything like that. The one thing I could think to myself is that the girls must really like this motorcycle. Never own another motorcycle, then a Harley Davidson.

[@tonycrist2003]

My brother in law just GAVE me a 1981 Sturgis I'm doing the top end and making it right

[@jameshefferman6492]

Back when harley knew what the bikers wanted and actually road there bike and were in the culture! My P tells the story of him being in stugis in 1981 amd walking down main street looking at bikes and stopped to look at this one and that had a belt drive vs chain. This guy asked him what he thought of the belt. He was like alot cleaner but will see how long it lasts. Turned out it was the prototype stugis and willy G was asking him his thoughts about the double belt lol

[@storymansworldofdiscovery1831]

M-Man that was the absolute balls!!! Nice job thanks for sharing trust never saw it before!!! What are the chances of finding those today?

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

They’re hard to find in decent shape, and really nice ones are about $13k.

[@jdreyno1958]

👍👍

[@justin.s9783]

I wonder how much a clamp with Sturgis on it is worth now days? 😁

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Not a ton unless someone is missing it!

[@RenoChevy]

Who was the person singing in the song

[@joehansen4889]

What size engine? AMF!

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

80 inch

[@johnlucas8924]

I have the same bike with only 1600 miles

[@greghood3567]

Wanna sell it?

[@HogheadBill]

That was a cool flash back in time Monk. But that poses a question in your professional medical opinion or professional monkey opinion.Which one's the better Sturgis? The 1980 to 82 or the 91 50th aniversery re release. Shovelhead vs Evo.. i would say mechaniclly.. the 91 only because of the primary issues on the original. Any thoughts?

[@twincamthom6883]

what is going on with his hair......

[@ProfessionalMonkey]

Everything…

[@raysmotolife]

It was cool he said Daytona, Crone, Sturgis black

[@pcontiman]

PureHarleyDavidsom. Oh yeah 😁