Vintage Shovelhead l Will it Crank? l Budget Rebuilds

We got this shovelhead for a buddy of ours! It’s been sitting for a few years so let’s see if we can get it cranked.
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[@robinhall202]

Keep it stock bro. It's a true classic.

[@lisar3006]

Pull the plugs put some light oil in the jugs if it has been sitting. Pull the motor through with it in forth gear using the rear wheel if it has no kicker. Do that with the pugs out and change the oil. Then put in the plugs and try to start it. Otherwise you could brake a ring if the piston is rusted in the jug. I would pull that carburetor off too before starting it. Just some advise from an old Harley dude who learned this the hard way. I have a fully restored 1972 FLH police Special I love it I have had it over 30 years and i would jump over my twin cams for a Shovelhead I can work on without a bank of computers like it is the star ship Enterprise.

[@MRrailaway]

Restore it instead of dressing it up, this being an old timer, let it shine as if it just left the showroom

[@johnkorhonen40]

Definitely keep it original, you would be so much happier.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

This guy is about to fuck up this bike. Does not know what he has.

[@YTjndallas]

Jerry Hubbard Agreed.

[@keithretzler9992]

@@jerryhubbard4461 it's a '76 cone shovel that isn't super OG to begin. It's nothing too special to not do whatever he wants with it.

[@chuckwilliams5332]

Runs pretty damn good for sitting that long! It looks perfect like it is I’d wash it and ride it...

[@roofertilldeath2071]

JUST WASH IT AND LEAVE IT ALONE!!!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

This guy is about to fuck up this bike. Does not know what he has.

[@YTjndallas]

Jerry Hubbard Agreed.

[@cpsprangers]

Riding Harleys for 30 years and finally ended up with my dreambike, a 2019 RKS. But all this time I kept my first shovelhead, a 81 fxs. Will never give this one up! :-)

[@brucesanborn7484]

You don't start up and old Harley,you WAKE them up! I remember the time back in the day riding my shovels that my attitude was " never going to own or ride an Evo", I've got 5 in the garage and won't step up to the twin cam! I'm 68,can't teach an old dog new tricks😉 Maranatha, Greetings from Tampa Florida 😎

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Hell im only 40 and I have the same though process. Ive had bikes my entire life. Nearly all of them have been older than me. Alot of them I pulled out of the weeds.

[@YTjndallas]

New sub here. I’m a definite fan of just cleaning it up. It’s a survivor!! Don’t molest a survivor. Find a junker that needs resurrection, then do whatever with it. I have matching black 1983 Kawasaki Kz LTDs. One is the 750cc, and the other is the 550cc. All original.

[@slicksnewonenow]

The "Old School Look" IS THE SOLO SEAT on the Pogo Stick.

[@TheBadasbert]

30 days on a pogo seat. And you will never want another, Low-profile seat!

[@slicksnewonenow]

@@TheBadasbert YOU SAID IT! I personally ride an old Buddy seat... With the sheepskin cover on it. All the younger Cats make fun of it... The say it's "too high", "too fat", "up on the tank", etc... UNTIL they ride it. Yeah... It's 'up high', but your knees end up lower than your hips, so its like sitting on a kitchen chair- REALLY comfortable. Yeah, it's BIG... but you've got room to slide around on it 'n stretch. AND, it's "too far up the tank"... Yep, but ride it, then ride a scoot with a 'modern' seat on it. They're so far back on the rear wheel, once you get a passenger on the bike, THEY can steer it better than you can. On a Buddy or Solo that's "up on the tank", your weight is WELL AHEAD of the rear wheel and the bike handles like a rollerskate... They were meant for two-up, but of course people were smaller back then... But for my big ass, NOTHING'S more comfortable!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

This guy is about to fuck up this bike. Does not know what he has.

[@aaronjames1439]

Who the hell would dislike this video? Keep the 16" wheel and keep the solo seat!! Actually, give her a nice polish and just leave it how it sits. I wouldn't change a thing.

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Thank you!

[@alrainey8772]

Leave it like it is. Nice bike

[@stephentaylor1131]

Please do not put a 21" front wheel on this bike... KEEP THE 16" WHEEL!!!! Please please please!!!!!

[@billycaspersghost7528]

@@johndavid8363 So does the guy selling it , look at his jaw drop at 2:44 .

[@mikeb.4037]

I agree, just say NO to a 21" on her !

[@lewhanna6112]

I love that shovel, just fix it and ride it.

[@bernardcarlson2055]

That really did start up nice. Good idle and no smoke right off the bat. Cool looking shovel. Clean up the carb, change the oil / filter and take it for a ride. I'd check the oil take for sludge also and clean it out with kerosene per the factory manual. Also make sure all your oil lines are in good shape. I'd they're looking raggedy change em out. Keep an eye on your oil pressure for the first few rides to make sure your pump is good. About the only thing I'd change is the seat. I prefer the low profile, one piece seats myself but that's just me.

[@carlwhite8225]

Glad you got her running twink, the oil leak from the breather will stop once it gets some miles, this is normal for shovels as with that one I have owned many but me letting it sit for 5 years did not help. no 21 " wheel please.

[@chopperchopster]

after YEARS of bugging my uncle he FINALLY sold me his 71 FLH Electra Glide. It had sat for ten years in his garage. Its important to note we live in Phx Az. So that bike was in 110 degree heat. Hotter in the garage. I brought it home,put it on my lift. took the carb apart . Cleaned it up. Cleaned out the gas tank. Replaced fuel line and oil lines . Put a new battery in. Fired her up. She right away sumped oil all over the ground. To be expected. Then she started leaking oil from the primary . Leaked more from the O ring between the inner and outer primary. Shut her down. did the job of replacing that O ring . Fun times NOT! Replaced her primary chain since all that was apart. Added a nice final drive chain tensioner because these bikes are known for that chain tearing up the cases. replaced the tires. Fired her up again. Ran nice. Now it had sat for ten long years. She broke down at least month for about 6 months .LOL . Electrical issues. Charging issues. More oil leaks [rocker box gaskets] I kept at it and she is a nice running bike now. Daily rider capable in fact.

[@kc0lif]

nice i like the fairing. i love 1970s and 1980s harley davidsons.

[@dr.tomgio6694]

I'd keep that iron horse stock. It is a work of art as is!

[@revbikerbigd8664]

FLH Shovelhead love them! Still have mine 78

[@micksterboone4517]

Great bike as it sits, shine it up and ride it as is.

[@mead6754]

The paint looks perfect on it

[@mikeb.4037]

Leave it as is ! That the best way. Now when they ask if that's Street Glide, you tell them, " No, it's a Electria Glide" a 1976 shovelhead! 1200cc 74cu in And say it like you mean it. I've had mine, FLHX for 34 years, BOUGHT HER WITH 1 MILE AND WAS 2 years old. Love her and she'll love ya back. She's my "Pride and Joy" sec! You got a good ride there Brother! Just need a kicker. Let's start it'll eat up some starter Bendix and relays. Welcome to shovelhead world. May not keep up with the new bike's but you'll get there and love the ride getting there. Stay cool and Ride On! -- Shovelhead Mike --

[@rogermcwilliams6786]

That is a true Harley sound!

[@rustyrims05]

Lucky chap. Leave it be and love it. I wish it was mine. I love daft old bikes.

[@mikethompson7296]

Clean it, service it and run it as is. Nothing cooler than old school

[@tmar0075]

Soooo true!!..😊

[@jeepanimal2943]

Gotta love the Twin Pipe Symphony. Nice score!

[@kevinthompson3776]

The look on you face the first time it spun over and sputtered a bit....priceless! I really like most of the changes you make to the project bikes you work on but I’ll have to agree with the majority of the comments....all original on this one is the way to go. Keep ‘em comin!

[@jamescrowe1331]

Can't beat the old shovels, not as reliable as today's bikes , but if you're a tinkering kind of biker you'll love it. Hope you keep it stock. I've had 2 shovels in the past , wish I had them now. Good luck to you.

[@johnvanbeek5671]

Nice, don’t mess it up leave it stock 👍

[@fourftr]

check out pacific mike channel he is the master of the shovel head

[@shanewright6958]

That's one sweet ride. Another great video 👍👍🇨🇱

[@rockbay79]

A friend of mine owns a 1980 Harley Davidson Wide Glide. He and I have been on several short trips, less than 100 miles. I drive a 1994 HD Heritage Softail Classic. His has the Shovelhead Engine and mine the EVO engine. Every time we have gone out for trips, his bike always breaks down, starts leaking gas, leaking motor oil. It is ridiculous! I finally had to tell him either get a reliable bike or no more rides with me. He never did sell that bike, which he bought brand new. I learned from riding with him, no Shovelhead engine for me!

[@SDotCuttin]

Love the old shovels.

[@larskessel3949]

Nice one that you got it started. Please keep it period correct. A restoration is the way to go. Cheers from Cape Town, South Africa

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Thank you!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

My first HD was a 1974 built from scratch. The only thing I would change on this bike would be the carb. Put an S&S B model on it and leave the rest alone. Damn nice bike

[@gerryrandolph]

Man, that’s my one of my ultimate wants right there. I have an 01 FLHTCUI but whenever I picture an Electra Glide, it’s that vintage. My other ultimate want is an old flathead. I’d make that bike mechanically sound and clean it up and just enjoy it. It’s beautiful the way she sits.

[@VikingBagsYT]

absolutely great content! We here at VikingBags really appreciate your work. Keep it up!

[@stwhite5135]

I love this stuff! Keep it original.

[@robertorrison6664]

1965 was the first year for electric start harley

[@AbdulAllahAbuDaoud]

I reckon you should ship that bike over to me just the way it is. I’m 68 years old and rode Pans and Shovels. This would be a perfect last motorcycle for me. I would be very grateful. Thank you for considering.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Tatro machine , Keenan Tatro is a wizard with the older harleys....especially flathead, pans ,and shovels.....also does evo and twin cam

[@ShovelheadMatt]

It idles great. Good thing you got that electric start!

[@lewhanna6112]

Back in the day, we would reroute the crankcase vent hose right above the drive chain.

[@jeffstonecipher1594]

Leave it like it is. Add a shield maybe to the fairing, cheap on e-bay. I'd wash it up and ride it - everything seems to be in good condition otherwise. I agree with the comments below, once you have the carb situated and it gets ridden the oil issues should subside to a degree as long as you keep an eye, will start easier too once its been ridden. Some new rubber with the pin stripe white-walls would be very cool on this bike....fan of white walls admittedly, ride an 08 RKC w/wide whites:-)

[@arthurleino]

My Harley is a 83 FXWG. Had since new. My first Harley was a 80 Sportster, had no problems with it. Shovelheads need just a little tlc. Thanks for the video!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

My first HD was a 1974 Police bike I had the pogo seat on it. I would do anything to that bike but give it a good bath and wax job and riding it. It has the perfect seat on it. You were already talking about putting a nothing seat on it. That bike is ready to ride not butcher.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Its a great looking bike, great find bro, I think the old seat looks pretty damn good.

[@slyguyaction]

Sounds great man!!

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Thank you!

[@EarlGuyton425]

All it needs is the float needle cleaned. I have an easy very effective way I clean those float needles when those harley leak gasoline from the bowl over flow. Take your line loose at the pet cock valve and spray gumout carb cleaner in that hose and then tighten it back on the valve and let set for 10 minutes. Its best to run the engine before you do this with tank valve closed so that your fuel bowl runs dry, that way when you spray gumout in that hose it fills that fuel bowl. Then when the 10 minutes is over crank it and run it. Next thing once you get it going is use a volt meter and make sure that stator and regulator is putting out at least 13 volts and 14.50 at high idle. Next make sure that damn primary has oil in it

[@dukecraig2402]

The primary on that bike doesn't have an independent fluid level, engine oil circulates through the primary.

[@jdcastillocastillo3492]

please don't screw it up with a bunch of silly "stuff" stock is rock always!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

This guy is about to fuck up this bike. Does not know what he has.

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

Absolutely .

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

@@jerryhubbard4461 I couldn't agree more.

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

That Shovel is beautiful, yes it's dirty but it's all there.

[@skippyf.t.pfilmthepolice2358]

Looks and sounds about right for Harley owner. Wait 20mins for his bike to start.

[@CavemannCycles]

Keep it original for sure

[@randycecil7375]

Ride it as is. Very cool and pure as it is. I'm not a fan of 21. Vintage awesome. Old school cool!

[@pizzawhiskey9747]

Love your channel man!

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Thank you!

[@iammaximus614]

Mine is a 76 also ...🇺🇸🗽 Channel name says it all .... subscribed

[@johnny1556]

Awesome video guys she's alive sounds good I think you could take that fairing off. Maybe put on a decent set of LED head & highway lights give her a good washing.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Only thing I would is get an S&S B model carb. Problem solved. Chevy six cylinder points and condenser. and leave the rest along. What a find. Don't mess up this machine trying to make it look modern.

[@ronlind1757]

Absolutely restore to original condition... don't butcher that bike up.. too nice a bike to do that to...

[@loseyourlife4042]

Original is the way to go👍🏻💯🇺🇸

[@randyvink]

Thats a nice shovel I have an 83 lowrider ....have fun with it

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Thank you

[@soeastbiker]

Clean 'er up and keep it as original as possible. Keep the fairing and put a shorter windshield on it. They're probably as rare as hen's teeth, but a date correct front fender would look sharp on it.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

What a Beauty! She actually sounded tight, considering. IMHO if it were me, I'd rebuild the carb, check charging circuit, electrical including cleaning grounds, replace all hoses and just a thorough douching inside and out. As far as cosmetics go a nice 21" fat spoke would look nice, tinted windshield, some newer risers and bars then grip it and rip it. Oh, and upgrade the stereo system too. Other than that I think she is beautiful just the way she is. If that's a giveaway bike, sign me up! Haha, I wish. I absolutely love shovels but have passed on my last couple opportunities to rebuild them only because of how ridiculously expensive they can be to bring back to life. Then there is the reliability factor, super high maintenance engines which if it's not leaking oil, something is wrong. I think someday I'll take on a frame off or ground up but for now enjoy watching you resurrect her.

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

Hahahaa@reliability factor, super high maintenance engines which if it's not leaking oil, something is wrong. You have NO idea what you're talking about.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

@@thatsmrharley2u2 Such an intelligent and convincing counter argument, you really put me in my place. Beautiful engines but they almost ended Harley/AMF. Let me drop another Gem on you. If you Google " Worst years/engines for Harley Davidson", well I'll let you look for yourself. Thankfully Harley was bought back, the Evo was designed and saved the company before project Nova made it out ( you can google that one too). Now Troll along and the next time you feel like flapping your teeth, trying doing a little research or at least make the argument interesting.

[@SAXONWARLORD1000AD]

Congrats dude - cool bike and a cool lady - my suggestion is ride it , kind of a rare piece there

[@ACEMIDNIGHT102]

Love bike revivals

[@DoucetteMichael]

Awesome!!!!

[@vonsmink1]

Man Just Run It Bike Looks killer! Shovels Rule!!!

[@gorillaninja78]

Keep it original!

[@JMRRebuilders]

That look like fun taking it down off the lift. What was that sound when yall rolled it up the trailer? Looking forward to this build. Also so freaking awesome that she ran. Great job

[@myfreestylebmx1]

Everyone saying leave it stock, you should definitely chop it up skinny front tire big sissy bar the works

[@Horner181]

New seals and a overhaul would be my first

[@stevekirksey9293]

That one just fell out of the sky and into your lap are we gonna start bidding now lol EBay

[@BudgetRebuilds]

🤣

[@smokinjoe6924]

nice bike ride as is before doing anything you just mite like it the way it is love all 3 of my shovels just like my twincams and evos for long rides

[@brianbochow]

My suggestion mate is easy ...send it down under to Australia for me...That bike needs a lotta loving and i got the right heart to give it...By the way keep it stock mate...

[@robertjr1254]

Sounds tight, which i think is good

[@lilerb1313]

Like what you do with all the other bikes but ya gotta keep it all original.

[@davemcgee2357]

Why when i watch stuff like this ppl talk about shovels like its taboo lol. One of the best engines Harley ever made as far as im concerned. Stay on top of them and ya ride for ever. I have a 84 FLH cust, love it and would never get rid of it for an evo lol.

[@richardhier3847]

Your right keep it original!!

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Thats a pretty bike. It definitely has the right look. For the metal finishes looking as good as they do for how long its been sitting, he must have taken pretty good care of it when he was riding.

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Thank you! He def takes care of his stuff.

[@kendallstout3403]

Awesome bike

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Thank you!

[@johnvanveghel8034]

I dig Shovels!

[@Wallie2004]

Lose the bags and the fairing keep the solo change the bars and put a springer front end on it. Like a old school bobber. And that pan 😍 its beautiful. Oh and if by chance you decide to change the floor boards out I'd be very interested in them

[@carlwilliamsaxton2146]

Changes to the seating for 2 is all. Sweet find

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

That's what the pad on the luggage rack is for your ol lady.

[@bryanfisher9118]

Don't mess that bike up did you see old boys eyes when you mentioned that 21inch wheel ?!!!!

[@jerryhubbard4461]

This guy is about to fuck up this bike. Does not know what he has.

[@bryanfisher9118]

No shit if he can't see the cool oozing out of it he doesn't deserve it !!!

[@patrickmuraszewski3606]

@@bryanfisher9118 got that right. That's the FLH look everyone's dying for.

[@handgunner1911]

i had a 75 fxe i rode that bike verywhere it was a shovelhead and it was a reliable for me i took care of it though repaint it leave it as close to stock as possible its a classic

[@rustyshackleford1235]

Definitely original!

[@leosgarcia3442]

Frikken awesome videos. I'm subscribed

[@billmago7991]

Love my shovel....I would just clean it up and enjoy it as is....

[@hotwheel6663]

Also these shovels were a good engine if took care of. I had a 75' FLH that never let me down and yes it was a AMF bike. Most people who talk shit about them never owned one just going by here say.

[@danmcelroy6584]

I'd keep it the way it is.. Just fix the little issues it has. ✌

[@denworley16]

Nice one

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Thank you!

[@miketerry8283]

Put a fxr battery box on it and you can put the smaller battery, also a spyke starter spins it over nice. Every Shovelhead needs one. Nice find buddy

[@josephcivita1450]

In regard to the battery cover, the stock FL battery cover had a wedge-shaped piece that bolted to the bottom that had the same effect.

[@michaelgargus5009]

Is sure like to see a better view of that batwing. Looks different but cool

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Just polish it up and get it running good

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

That angle top saddle bag is awesome on the 65. It looks like the rear of the frame is a 76

[@marcpinion]

Bags off fairing off the beach bars you have on tiny solo seat wash it ride it. 😃👍

[@duke3997]

That's awesome your lady is interested in bikes too, wish mine was, my wife calls my bike the other woman smh....😐🤔😦

[@BudgetRebuilds]

Lol not the wife! Just friends. We’re both married! We do enjoy bikes though!

[@jaymakyu2460]

Awesome