THIS IS A TALE OF 2 OLD IRONHEAD SPORTYS & A FATHER & SON’S SCRAPPY TRIP TO RESTORE 2 ICONIC BIKES!

This is a tale of two vintage Iron head Sportsters that I spent the past 9 years rebuilding from when they were both barnyard finds, to the bikes that you see here today.
After spending my whole life riding small mini and trail bikes, on Father’s Day 9 years ago, we find this old Harley Davidson Ironhead Sportster made into a chopper, garaged for 30 years. My Dad said we should buy it, and build it, so we did, for $600.00! and it changed our life. Little did we know that this motorcycle would change our lives, when one bike turned into two, then three, now we have five cool motorcycles, 4 of them Harleys. I have learned how to fabricate, build frames, fenders, gas tanks, paint, and work with leather to make my own seats. But best of all, this has also turned into a family hobby, with my wife Roseann involved in the creative process and sourcing of very cool parts. My Father during most of this time had been excited to to be part of the process, and has been our strongest advocate. But until the last few years his health has been a challenge, and now can only participate from watching and being visually stimulated.
We bought this 1973 Harley Davidson Ironhead basket case motorcycle in 2013, in pieces. After working on it on and off for 7 years, today we find out after all of this time, lots of work, money spent, endless hours in the garage, and making it a father son project. The reason it took this long, was that I also built two other bikes during this time period, and was working a full time job. But as time went on, I finally got serious and made the leap to get this one project done. I really like the way it came out, as I was trying to build a Club style Harley from back in the day, when it was new in 1973. It’s bare bones, no blinkers, speedo, tach, horn, just a really cool bike with a lot of urban charm.
The motorcycle professionals at Goodies Motorcycle Shop, here in Everett, WA have done all of the final inspections, wiring, and final mechanical touches to make it safe, reliable, and fun.
If you need work done on your Harley Davidson, or British Bike, then see, Steve Miller at Goodies Motorcycles, 2024 Broadway, Everett, WA at 425-252-4595 or www.mgoodies.com
#ironheadsportster, #goodiesmotorcycleshop, #harleydavidsonironhead #DIYMOTORCYCLEBUILD, #vintageharleydavidson

[@richardvickers8117]

Cool bike, man. This is how bombers were born - DIY in the garage.

[@reeltrides911S]

THANKS RICHARD, DIY IS THE BEST WAY TO BUILD!!!!

[@ironheadsally]

I love these bikes! Wow thank you for sharing your journey. That’s soo cool that you polished up the tins on Lil Wing instead of just buying new. That bare metal with leather accents just looks so great. 🤩

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks Sally. I love your videos as well. Great bikes and stories. We are the real deal. No posing here. Lol. Be safe

[@chopperguy16]

Great job.

[@reeltrides911S]

thanks very much

[@warrenp2022]

Very nice work, you can be proud of the result! Thanks for explaining and showing the experience. I've had a few bikes over the last 50 years, presently a 88" stroked Pan engine in a 81 FXE HD frame, jockey shift, open belt primary, that I have owned for 25 yrs now and a 78 Sporty XLCR incognito bought from an estate sale, going through it from front to back now. Missing parts and some assembly required (☺) but it has electric start which the Pan doesn't, it will be my 'old man bike'. It used to be a drag bike with lumpy cams and 4 1/4" stroke plus a few other goodies, never liked slow bikes.

[@reeltrides911S]

Know the feeling. Both of mine are electric as well, although I kick Elvira over when the mood strikes. Thanks for the nice words. Good luck on your bikes.

[@nappyheadedhoe]

rebuilding a 1974 Sportster XLH 1000 currently.A $500 junkyard find.Doing a frame up on it and having as much fun as you did on your two bikes!.Have three Ironheads and 14 other classics that Ive collecte3d over the last 30 years.Great Job ???

[@michaelpadilla4667]

Excellent video bro! Kick ass bikes

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks very much Michael, hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and plenty of riding. Thanks for the support and kind words

[@Yo-mamashouse]

Very good and thought-out builds.... Beauty and function together is a hard combination to get right,looks like you did it perfectly

[@reeltrides911S]

THANKS VERY MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS & SUPPORT. IT WAS A LABOR OF LOVE AND WELL WORTH IT. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Those are beautiful! Great job.

[@reeltrides911S]

Thank you Bradley

[@Jamestfarrell]

Inspired! My 67 XLCH will be a challenge. This was the first year HD offered the push button starter......but this ain't one of them. So I'll be getting reacquainted with the principles of magneto ignition and electrical systems.

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks James, good luck with your bike, and enjoy the journey. Thanks for the support

[@brianstumo8581]

Nice work Its great to see old Ironheads being brought back to life with its masters creations incorperated in there own unique style!✌

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks for the nice words Brian and the support.

[@matthewwoerner7935]

You pass my brother house wow I saw my brother house u pass awesome

[@matthewwoerner7935]

He live Coupleville area I saw u pass wow

[@KrissStiletto13]

The second Ironhead sounds awesome! It's a Beast! Well done, Bro! I have an 05 Custom, XL883/1200SE Sporty I built and an 03 FXSTS Springer Softail. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks Kris, glad you liked my bikes. They're fun and exciting to ride, timeless. Would love to see your cool bikes

[@benderbender1233]

ir0nheads rule!!! 🤘😎🤘

[@plantbodybydesign7534]

Great video, thanks for sharing your technical expertise, experience, evolution, and the restoration of a wonderful bike. Great job...

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks my friend

[@shameless6963]

Iron head engine/trans don't weigh anywhere near 300 lbs. Pulled mine out and reinstalled by myself with bike standing on kickstand. Maybe 100 lbs

[@Johnny-df4di]

true my 150 ass manhandle my 57ironhead motor in kickstand as well .next time ill do it old tire trick like saddltramp 😓

[@loosescrew9438]

Plus your 2 scoots look amazing!

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks very much brother, it was a labor of love and a great experience. Have a great summer, and thanks for the kind words

[@sms8762]

Hey man great job those two bike came out beautifully the rigid I like best out of the two but they are both gorgeous, again awesome job. Inspiring yes 👍 m building a couple eve chopper myself.

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks for the kind words. Good luck on your build. It’s worth it and very rewarding. Cheers from us.

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎

[@loosescrew9438]

I feel you, I'm building a 72 Ironhead. and it feels like I've been doing it forever. But I really like doing it.

[@reeltrides911S]

KEEP AT IT, YOU WILL GET DONE, AND SEND ME SOME PICS, IRON HEADS ARE AWESOME!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

[@danerickson1632]

Boy if I had the $$$ you have I would restore some old stuff too.

[@Johnny-df4di]

thats deffinately not a girls bike

[@reeltrides911S]

nope, sure isn't, Ironheads are raw bikes