Will my other Shovelhead Chopper start??

[@Texas_Tornado_713]

Great Looking Chopper! Congrats on the win @ Congregation show!

[@drmikemerkt]

Thanks!!

[@davidmcmahon5991]

KILLER CHOPPER! You have there👍😎

[@drmikemerkt]

Thanks!!

[@Anuskasv0]

That's a badass chop right there buddy 👌

[@drmikemerkt]

Thanks! It’s a blast to ride

[@mcotherman5957]

Very nice! Oil lines look good! Noticed the Old-Stf oil lines. That's what I used when rebuilding my '73 FLH. Nice and clean looking! That shovelhead sound!

[@drmikemerkt]

Thanks!! Yeah I like that old-stf kit…definitely prefer each rocker box having its own line vs the normal cross over line

[@db13401]

Nice scoot....the old school molding is a lost art from days past, well done ....the color I'm not fond of but hey man your ride...kick only Shovelhead,right on.....Shovels Rule

[@drmikemerkt]

Appreciate it! Yeah I know the color is kinda out there but that’s alright by me. Wanted to mold stuff in but not look too molded if that makes sense.

[@scottfree8848]

Man, are you living the dream or what? Good times.

[@drmikemerkt]

Hahah thanks!!

[@plumsteez1119]

beautiful bike. more videos please!

[@drmikemerkt]

Stay tuned!

[@williambarry8015]

Those cast and lugged frame parts are absolutely beautiful. They make it look like a factory Harley Davidson chopper frame that you could buy right out of the Harley catalog.

[@drmikemerkt]

Thanks! That’s the idea

[@MrDoggy080]

Absolutely amazing job man!! I love everything about it and it sounds absolutely amazing, and am looking forward to seeing more videos. Also really like your other bike as well. Good job

[@drmikemerkt]

Thank you, really appreciate that!

[@ilovecarnitas]

🔥dannng nice chop!

[@drmikemerkt]

Thanks!! I’ll do another walk around and video of me riding in a month or so

[@ilovecarnitas]

@@drmikemerkt right on

[@scottfree8848]

I think I ran across an article not too long ago that grabbed my interest. It was about capacitors and the flickering that comes with a magneto. Seems they were getting rid of the flicker. I mean, the flicker does have character so if your cool with it then be cool with it. Just a thought. Nice bike, nice vid. Keep on keeping on brother.

[@drmikemerkt]

For sure, I know you can run one and they can help with the flicker. I don’t mind the flicker and I didn’t want to add any extra wiring, I for sure thought about it though!

[@chriscollins3470]

I like everything on this bike but especially the flames.

[@drmikemerkt]

Hell yeah!

[@johnkelly6942]

Nice looking bike. A little tribute to the old “Denver’s Choppers” style.

[@drmikemerkt]

Appreciate it!!

[@brucesanders6745]

That's a very nice Motercycle. That's one you can be proud of Big difference between we who build and those who buy.

[@drmikemerkt]

@@brucesanders6745 for sure! Thank you

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Man your work is gorgeous. Are you producing and selling parts ?

[@drmikemerkt]

Thank you! I’m not producing any parts, sorry

[@scottfree8848]

Did you say an aluminum chain sprocket? Hmmm...

[@drmikemerkt]

The sprocket is aluminum, the chain is a standard 530 chain

[@Bernard32]

All it needs now is paint.

[@drmikemerkt]

😂😂😂

[@robperkins2674]

Turn ignition off hold throttle wide open kick over a few times then couple squirts and ignition on kick and start

[@drmikemerkt]

I found the sequence of ignition off, choke on, 3 kicks, choke off, pump throttle, ignition on, then it fires right up!

[@robperkins2674]

@@drmikemerkt every bike has its special way

[@drmikemerkt]

@@robperkins2674 100% almost need to write it down to remember if you have multiples

[@jeffreypautu]

Is this bike forsale ?😅 I really want it

[@drmikemerkt]

Hahaha I guess for the right price!!

[@jeffreypautu]

@@drmikemerkt please sell to me ? Sir I am from India , we dont have any bike like that. Thats why I really want it. Please tell me your contact no?

[@drmikemerkt]

@@jeffreypautu I would really like to ride a bit before I even think about selling it. Otherwise give me a follow on Instagram and we can talk there @mikemerkt

[@samlong7964]

whod you have do the rebuild?

[@drmikemerkt]

Brent Thompson

[@samlong7964]

@Dr. Mike Merkt does he have a shop? If so whereabouts? Looking for a reliable harley shop. Mine closed up a couple years ago.

[@drmikemerkt]

@@samlong7964 he does not have a shop, he kinda just helps out friends when he has the time. I lucked out. Might have to ship your stuff to a shop somewhere. I know Duane’s Powertrains in Charlotte NC has a good reputation

[@ShovelheadMatt]

Sweet bike, homie.

[@drmikemerkt]

Thanks!

[@andreispmg4543]

Motor ligando pls

[@drmikemerkt]

I’ll get it next time I’m by the bike…every time I would try and video it, it wouldn’t want to start 😂

[@andreispmg4543]

Funcionamento sofrimento 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Truthdosentexist69]

Choppers are out of style.

[@drmikemerkt]

😂😂😂 thanks? Can I see a pic of your bike? My ig is @mikemerkt, you can dm me a photo

[@Truthdosentexist69]

@drmikemerkt I ride a 2017 fxdl, 145 miles to the tank fulll. And can run at eighty mph all day. If you want to see what it looks like Google 2017 fxdl.

[@drmikemerkt]

@@Truthdosentexist69 cool bike but too boring of a bike to ride for me. I can go 80mph on this bike all day long too, you got 50 miles on me but that’s okay.

[@Truthdosentexist69]

@drmikemerkt you have yourself a nice looking scoot, the pink paint isn't something that I care for but to each their own. The overall flow is cool. I'm like Henry Ford, any color as long as it's black. I built and rode a fifty nine pan head in the mid seventies it was fun and cool and all that. You have a nice bike.