Softail m8 owners something to check for !!!

[@Wildman-wr1sz]

Thank you so much. I dropped Facebook years ago and glad you took the time to share with everyone! Great job 👍

[@markazzarello2540]

Mine has this issue. Dropped it off today to be fixed tomorrow. Luckily I saw Jordan's video too.

[@ThePNWRiderWA]

Good to know. When I have the rubber replaced I will take a look at it.

[@jordhd2330]

Great addition with the inspection process, thanks for helping get the info out there 🤙🤙

[@MojaOrtiz]

Thanks a lot for sharing this. I will keep that in mind! Thanks again.

[@MotoDealer]

Man that’s just an extra feature from Harley. You have the option to feel what an old classic hardtail felt like. Just seize your swing arm and boom classic hardtail look and feel

[@TheGingybeardMan]

🤣🤣🤣 new school look with an old school feel 👍

[@petervanderhorst3491]

Thanks for sharing mate. My suspension works fine but will check anyway. Cheers

[@samanthafrazer5046]

Love your vids Gingy. Always top quality. Keep it up.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Samantha 👍

[@ceec6923]

I love the look of your new bars

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Cheers man, I'm glad I changed the t bars put for these 👍

[@ernieme101]

this seems like something you don't need to check unless there is a problem . but it's good to get the word out so i gave you a thumbs up , well done video !

[@eddyuribe4041]

One of the best KZbin channels, I'm subscribed 🤙🏻

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Cheers Eddy 🍻

[@eddyuribe4041]

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[@DVDsNFC]

Many thanks for sharing.

[@benwatson6092]

Great work Ginger always waiting to what your up to next mate🇦🇺👍

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Cheers brother 🤙🤙

[@ceec6923]

Awesome video brotha ! Stay safe out there . I’m feeling the handle bars a lot !

[@TheGingybeardMan]

I'm loving the new bars man 👍👍

[@jarrodwilson7702]

I had an issue with my swing arm filling with water then spitting rusty water out the top drain holes while riding.

[@sgtutor2081]

I think I might have the same problem, any suggestions?

[@wicktintable]

i just picked up a 2019 fat bob and i have binding, its like riding a hard tail. Bearing isn't seated all the way, thanks for the vid!

[@TheGingybeardMan]

That sucks to hear, good you figured it out though.

[@drainmonkeys385]

Nice catch… I’ll check mine… I haven’t noticed anything… but

[@davemagee]

Thanks Ginger I'll check mine when I get home From NZ Dave

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Sweet Dave 👍 hopefully yours is all good aswell

[@davemagee]

@@TheGingybeardMan Me too even though I'm trading it in next week I want to make sure it's all good 👍 Thanks again brother

[@supertrickyrickyandtheslip1473]

Cheers mate, I’ll check my new FatBob out when I go to pick it up in a few days time.

[@williamferril3274]

Thanks

[@alohasons]

Picked up a brand new 2018 Lowrider last month (Temecula, Ca HD) swingarm was binding. The pivot bolt nut was torqued to the 170ft lb factory specs. The bearings appeared proper. Backed off and re-torqued the pivot bolt nut to a more sensible 80ft lb and now smooth and free movement. The factory specs are not right! 154-170 is waay over what’s required to keep the pivot stable.

[@mikelarochemusic4693]

Careful. Still riding ok?

[@johanchalco5117]

Good video. Thank you I will have to check my 2020 low rider s cuda silver now

[@markgiles8527]

I, only about a week ago, went to a Motorcycle Dealer to look at a 2018/19 Fat Boy and I actually sat on it. Thought the suspension was a bit stiff. I have seen videos that showed the suspension adjustment. Asked has this been setup for a heavy pe4son? I kinda sat down hard to test the suspension, to get an idea of the spring but nothing. Nothing. No bouncy or anything. I wonder if this model too has an issue.

[@thakery5720]

When you removed the fender to disconnect the shock from the 'arm I see yet another example of H-D's legendary paint finish on the frame.....

[@ibrahimimannursalim6763]

Hey, do you happen to know the swing arm pivot’s bolt torque spec? Mine was loose and i don’t have the manual😅 that’ll be very helpful

[@PotatoeJoe69]

I'd say it's not something that is common at all, since the bearings are pressed in by individual people instead of robots on a line. Someone simply made a mistake during assembly.

[@northboundcycles9832]

Found mine to move freely as well thankfully. Was already that far into it starting a build on a 2019 FXBB and it’s a quick and easy check. The new Softails are setup much easier and a bit more simple and functional. I’m not sure how these types of issues could pass the quality control people at Harley. It’s a little disheartening.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

It sure is dishearning mate 😪

[@RoadRashHD]

Thats some good info to know

[@NickLarkins505]

Can you do an updated review of your Whiplash seat? Been looking at purchasing one for my street bob.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

My thoughts of the seat havn't changed since the 1st review, only thing I didn't mention in that 1st review was that the seat doesn't align 100% with the fender strutts either side. The left side of the seat runs flush with the left fender strutt but the right side of the seat is about 10mm off being flush with the right fender strutt. I didn't really notice it until the other day. 👍

[@markgiles8527]

Is this passing QC. If so how?

[@jackmcminn2520]

I like that tank

[@TheGingybeardMan]

I like the look/styling of the tank but hate that I only get 200km of riding per tank of fuel.

[@Evil-Jesus]

You're on the wrong side of the road!! lol

[@VincentVagabond]

Dealing with this issue now on my 2020 Deluxe. Bike is still under warranty and been in the shop for 6 days. I have read a few people say that Harley’s fix is to loosen the swingarm bolt and re torque. Dumbest thing I ever heard. Hoping that’s not all they are going to do on my bike. There is obviously something causing this issue. The bike was so squeaky to ride with the swingarm completely seized up. Hope it gets fixed the right way and not half assed.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Hope they fix it properly for you mate and not just loosen the swingarm bolt.

[@VincentVagabond]

@@TheGingybeardMan Thanks Brother! I will repost the fix if they do a proper one.

[@VincentVagabond]

Well verdict is in on my bike. Dealer called me and tell me the swingarm pivot shaft needs replacing. Apparently they can’t get it back in. 🤦‍♂️ They tell me the part is on back order with no eta. I chatted with friends and various people on forums and they tell me that they have waited 6 months to a year on no eta parts. What an absolute crock of 💩! I have been emailing various Harley Dealers in the US and seeing if they may possibly have the shaft in stock. Funny thing is that I can get an aftermarket one made by Bare Knuckle Performance online…I would have to pay for it and of course I would have to pay the dealer to install it because my warranty is not going to cover the work. It blows my mind that Harley doesn’t have a warehouse with available parts ready to order. I made the call to corporate and they are looking into the part…which we both know is not going to go anywhere. I love Harley but I think this might be my last one.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

@@VincentVagabond far out mate that sucks. I'd be going with the aftermarket one, no way would I be waiting 6 months unless they want to provide you with a replacement ride.

[@VincentVagabond]

@@TheGingybeardMan Aftermarket is where I am headed but it’s just the principle of it all you know. Why should I have to pay all that money. The part and labour for a bike under warranty. It just ain’t right. Good to chat and vent about it all the same. 👊🤙

[@ttjbiggunner2025]

Have you had any trouble out of your transmission or shifting like a ghost gear so you shift down to first gear and it doesn't lock in place and continues to shift or move down and then locked in gear

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Yes mate I had that issue when my bike was brand new. Harley changed the transmission oil to harley synth 3 oil as the run in oil is really thin. Also lowered my shifting lever alot and adjusted my clutch. I have no issues any more 👍

[@KrooqRS]

Love the vids man just got some 8 inch risers and tracker bars gonna get on that soon. How many miles you got on the bike now? I’m pushing 6k now same bike and year as yours

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks man, I'm just about on the same amount of kms as you, not far off 6k. Those risers and bars will look the goods mate 👍

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Ohey Jord_HD. I've talked with him a lot on reddit.

[@LukaM2184]

Cheers Gingy. I think mine is binding 👎🏻...

[@brettmcmahon7263]

Hey Gingy really good channel. Keep up the good work. I'm looking/thinking of up grading to the Street Bob. I was wondering if you have had any oil issues with your Harley? My Iron 883 was bought new last year but it's using oil, a lot. It will use down to the refill line from service to service. Entire sump in 8000klms. I was wondering if you have had any oil issues with the Street Bob? I'm aware of misting etc but this seems a lot for a new engine. So yeah, any oil loss? Cheers in advance enjoy your channel. Cheers from Brisbane.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Firstly thanks for following the channel mate 🤙 I havnt had any issues with oil consumption with my 2019 street bob. In between services I havnt noticed much/ if any change in the oil level and I check the level regularly 👍

[@brettmcmahon7263]

Sweet. That's what I wanted to hear. I know what I'll be doing soon, robbing the super 😉

[@olironrider8918]

👍👍

[@BigTruckRacing]

I was wondering if it was a one off , buddy who put it together maybe wasn't on his game putting it on right . It happens but thanks for the heads up .

[@alex5761]

👌👌👌

[@errbourne]

Where can i get those handlebars

[@TheGingybeardMan]

I bought them off ebay mate, they should pop up if you look for DNA monster apes on google. These apes have a 12 inch rise 👍

[@errbourne]

@@TheGingybeardMan ive been wanting some tougher apes for my 2020 street bob. Do those help with the vibration? An I love the look and how they appear to sweet back a little.

[@TheGingybeardMan]

@@errbourne yeah mate they do sweep back a little, they're also 3 inches wider than the stock bars. They do help with reduced vibration but that's mainly because I'm running the lucky Dave's polyurethane bushings 👍

[@errbourne]

@@TheGingybeardMan mine is all stock except for my 3.5 Rinehart slip ons and my HD brown leather swing arm bag... Im gonna have to check out those apes

[@TheGingybeardMan]

@@errbourne nice 👍, if you look on my channel you will see I did a review vid of the bars 👍

[@pmaint1]

I didn't realize Harley made right hand drive bikes. LOL

[@TheGingybeardMan]

🤣🤣

[@jacevandenberg3918]

My spokes went rusty after 2 months

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Mine didn't go rusty after 18 months. Then again I practically live in the desert

[@garyschopshop]

Great video ginger! Regarding removing rear fender is it only those two swingarm bolts either side holding the fender on!? Love the videos mate I try and watch every time you upload keep it up brother! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@TheGingybeardMan]

Thanks Jake 🤙 Yeah mate you just need to remove the 4 fender strutt bolts and disconnect the wiring and the fender will pop off with the strutts👍

[@garyschopshop]

@@TheGingybeardMan thanks mate! You're an absolute champion keep up the great content 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@FXDXT-13]

Hey bro checkout krusie originals swingarm conversion for ya dyna softail.

[@ben_3256]

$20k and I get gauges that house condensation, a front wheel that bounces, and swingarm bearings that aren't seated correctly. Definitely getting a gold wing for my next bike.