Mechanic Breaks Down a Classic Harley-Davidson

Mechanic Breaks Down a Classic Harley-Davidson | WIRED

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Matt Dawe, a mechanic from Greenpoint, Brooklyn breaks down a 1974 Harley-Davidson shovelhead motorcycle. The classic Harley is taken apart, piece-by-piece, as the mechanic explains the importance of each part.
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 386

@harleydavidson 5 років тому

Tight!

@lewey5456 3 роки тому

what up

@garymartin6026 2 роки тому

@@lewey5456 o

@cages3989 Рік тому

How can I become a motorcycle mechanic for Harley Davidson

@r1fftastic 5 років тому

Please follow-up with this guy and film the custom re-build process.

@sergiodominguez6105 3 роки тому

I have always fixed my own cars since high school. Preventive maintenance and basic fixtures at least (nothing major). I'm just now getting into motorcycles and this video is one of the best breakdown videos I've seen. Thanks for making this video. Two thumbs up

@bradgribben877 5 років тому

I watch endless motorcycle content - This is the greatest video I've seen for learning lots of bike basics. Thanks so much Matt and WIRED!!!!!!!!!

@MeaHeaR 2 роки тому

Theres a muchos better oné Sum Weár ôf a Hondá CT 110 disambleis

@annonymous498 11 місяців тому

Do you have any motorbike chanel to recommend? What is your favorite?

@Sleeper_6875 10 місяців тому

@@annonymous498fortnine is great, dandanthefireman is amazing for motorcycle safety, squidtips is good too

@nicholasboggan604 6 місяців тому

As a fellow Newfoundlander who also loves old bikes, I never heard of Matt until now… I’m super bummed cause he seems like a chill guy, man you’re living my dream

@vitsanuuruburus5470 4 роки тому

This is the most comprehensive all around explanation I’ve watched ever. Great for newbies like me.

@wander7317 5 років тому

This Is like Beautiful Butcher by Bon Appetit but with bikes

@andresramirez8468 5 років тому

Masterofpuppets and they have to put it back together afterwards

@rsjojo 4 роки тому

I’m in the process of de constructing mine to have frame powder coated. Because of the rush to get it tore apart, I wasn’t able to memorize where what went, so this video is very detailed and helpful. Thanks Matt for the time you have spent to make this video.

@annecampbell4537 5 років тому

Thank you for including the detail about using hand tools so you can feel tension on the fasteners! Awesome job on this video!

@Liveharley1 3 роки тому

Excellent video, i love working on my harley with my manual, i have worked on everything on the bike, but only one problem at a time. I have never torn down a bike piece-by-piece, you my friend have made a learning video for all the garage mechanics like me, thank you Matt for posting it. I wish you-tube was around when i was growing up, fixing things would have been so much easier. lol I would love to see the rebuild! Take care :)

@spiritreapr 5 років тому

We definitely need more than two episodes of this

@goofy-monk_VR 3 роки тому

Thanks for taking the time to show each part. Must have taken you 10x longer to get the job done, but I appreciate the detail.

@vlworm2320 5 років тому

Great show and explanation. Very impressed. I would love to see the finished product when reconstructed

@chiguysinger 5 років тому

This was great to watch. More videos like this, please!

@HOOLIGANfilmz 3 роки тому

Wow! It's so analog and modular... great footage!

@codyyoung5784 5 років тому

Cool video! Appreciate all the time you guys put in to make this video!

@Surfguitarist59 5 років тому

Excellent video. Thanks for explaining the entire process.

@johngoren2265 4 роки тому

We need more of these vids, please!!

@rustymacneil3227 2 роки тому

Thanks Matt, trip down memory lane. Besides the wishbone frame , the duo glide frame is a thing of beauty!!

@SilverFatBoy 5 років тому

Just FYI: The tool used to remove the inner primary case is actually a tool to remove/replace hubcaps/wheel-covers on cars (Way back when cars HAD hubcaps/wheel-covers). The rubber part is used to hammer them on, usually without damage. I'm old so I have used one for it's intended purpose.

@lisar3006 4 роки тому

I have a 1972 FLH police special that was an old Tampa PD bike sold at auction. I got it as a basket case in 89 and spent a year rebuilding it. It is factor correct to include the old buddy seat except the leather bags I have on it that came off my 55 when I sold it. I love the iron Heads they are simple. I just bough my first bike that I could just get on and ride without rebuilding it this fall. I picked up a one owner low mileage garage kept 2002 FLSTC that is all chromed up . It has a lot more pep the my 72 FLH but after I rode it a while I like my old FLH better. Great video thanks.

@cove.4 5 років тому

The most mind blowing thing about this video is that it took 22 minutes to strip a bolt!! This is also the best video on youtube! Thanks so much for your attention to detail.

@EP-rq3pn 3 роки тому

Matt is great, this was a very interesting and helpful video. Nicely done, thanks Wired and Matt!

@eli709 5 років тому

Pretty cool. I work on trucks and know nothing about motorcycles. This was cool to watch

@christophcastro6815 2 роки тому

First video I found that explains the whole process. Great Video!!! The only other thing I was looking for was content on the wiring harness.

@joshuaatkins5197 Рік тому

So glad to find this video. Just got a 76 in boxes. Its my first bike and this video is helping me identify parts already. 👍 Like that black bar that looks to be an exhaust bracket, even looking thru a manual I was having a hard time figuring out what that was

@smokechecked760 3 роки тому

This is huge for someone like me diving head first into motorcycles.

@patdoc 5 років тому

now deconstruct a car, boat, computer, radio, etc. i want to know more!!

@servicenj448 3 роки тому

The best video on you tube concerning older Harleys.

@709Zulu 2 роки тому

This will be my new "Go To" video when someone asks me about my Harleys. Matt has a soothing voice and the video is very informative. Thanks.

@savagec10 5 років тому

great to see your doing well Matt

@houseofstylz Рік тому

Excellent cinematography, lighting, sound, pacing & content…performance art.

@yomangfoo1 2 роки тому

i just bought a 81 shovelhead this was very helpful! thank you

@roughstuff8581 Рік тому

Bro appreciate the content your delivery of the information is on point hope its going good out there

@Cherokie89 4 роки тому

18:54 the crank sprocket/compensator is NOT reverse threaded. The transmission sprocket nut is the one that's reverse threaded. Unless I'm totally insane. This is a cool video though and everything else I saw seemed accurate and the mechanic seems like a cool guy. I see a lowbrow customs hat in the background too.

@chetdavis4286 4 роки тому

Good job on the video. Everything about it was on point

@haroldsanchez8235 5 років тому

I just got a complete 71 shovel head kick start clear title and all Don’t know where to start You my young brother are a blessing Thanks

@grappler185 Рік тому

Brilliantly clear explanation. I feel like I could assemble a bike with just this video

@buckeyebeliever3397 4 роки тому

That was awesome, seems like a really good guy who built his own way in the world.

@bepriceless 5 років тому

Nice video, man. Classy and informative.

@scottbandeen7670 2 роки тому

Like a service manual with pictures, good job Man!

@jajaman531 5 років тому

More of these videos please!!

@Von_Fink 2 роки тому

Hey Matt, if you're ever thinking about teaching a chop class please do so. The way you explain things is excellent.

@daniilrusanau5849 5 років тому

That was so cool and entertaining! Good job guys!

@alan2804 3 роки тому

Excellent video! Im now wondering if theres a reconstruction video of this bike...I’m off to have a look for it.

@lukewilson4824 2 місяці тому

I learned a lot watching this. Even though I have an EVO and not a shovel a lot of the things you mentioned translate over to my bike too I appreciate you taking the time to make this.

@maryspeight2840 3 роки тому

Just getting to this, nice bike, and good job. At 60 yrs old I just bought my second shovel, 1970 flh. Getting ready to do pretty much like you did and put her back together to my liking. Nothing else like em!!!! And I can say that cause I rode Brit bikes, and Harley's all my life. Ride safe, Ride strong, and have a little fun along the way. Cheers !! Guy aka (bsaguy) Speight

@RossMalagarie 5 років тому

Thanks so much for the video and explanation. I thought I knew most of the parts now I know 99% of the parts. Great video.

@jeremyherl 5 років тому

Matt says in the video the compensator nut is reverse threaded. Hes wrong there. The only left handed (reverse threaded) nut on a shovel is the Clutch Hub Nut.

@piewolfe 4 роки тому

The power stroke crank goes counterclockwise. This would loosen a left-hand nut in no time.

@bernardlandymore7372 4 роки тому

And the drive sprocket nut.

@clasicrider1 Рік тому

I know this video is a few years old, but it is a great video. I have a 1981 Shovel and I would love to see the rest of this series

@emilyemberlene7398 10 місяців тому

Thank you for such a thorough explanation. 🖤

@elroyaston6277 2 роки тому

I would want you working on my scooter. Great explanations of every move.

@travezripley 4 роки тому

That looked like a lot of fun!

@harryodum5598 3 роки тому

Growing up in the 50s buying my first motorcycle a 55 Norton Road Atlas when I was 14 got me addicted 2 motorcycles I've always loved the shovels and the old iron heads never have lost the love for them. That is a nice looking what I can see 74 AMC HD I'm sure it will be a nice build.

@greymarket6834 5 років тому

just started, for the first time, the 1979 FXE I have been putting back together for 6 months.

@onepunchgeorge9251 3 роки тому

Good show!

@3percentmick705 4 роки тому

Dope video. Gotta love simple art.

@michaelbrogan6412 5 років тому

incredible video. thank you

@7316bobe 5 років тому

This is the easy part. Please disassemble the motor for the next video. I wonder how true the crank is running. I enjoyed this video of my favorite H-D so thumbs up.

@danoweston6185 3 роки тому

Very instructional! Thanks

@RideWithRen 3 роки тому

That "oops" moment when the frame almost fell off the stand after you pulled off the left fork leg 😬

@fredzephire4071 5 років тому

nice vid, i have a 2012 road king, but would love an olde to putt around on.

@martykesterson1955 8 місяців тому

Very interesting and informative!! Thank you!

@dalvinsingh 2 роки тому

Thank you for all the info bro, god bless you,

@redneckoutlaw2134 5 років тому

Great video very simplified and straightforward,I really wish there was more video like this.

@MrNewhouse69 5 років тому

Very informative, thanks!

@RayfordRaySiegel 4 роки тому

You should do one for the '74 Sportster, explaining the transmission and solutions to the problems of it.

@aintright3889 2 роки тому

I have an 80 Shovel and wondering if it's a good idea to rubber isolate the gas tanks? I've put on two sets of aftermarket 5 gal fat bobs and they seem to develop leaks near the mounting tabs, even though I coat the inside with a good tank sealer. Any advise? Thanks

@dahveed284 5 років тому

Now I want to see him put it back together with any changes he's planning to make.

@dylansmith8339 5 років тому

is there anyway we can see, the rebuild?

@Kaulgoat 3 роки тому

Watch it in reverse 😅😅😬😬

@jondeaux6454 5 років тому

I ride a 78 Shovel, love this

@joshuagarcia7791 5 років тому

Is there a video for reassembly bike back together? I’m all hooked on video now

@fader2701 5 років тому

will we get to watch what he is going to do next on this?

@ecrusch 5 років тому

Cool episode. Thanks !

@rolling_heavy 5 років тому

Simplicity, beauty, and function. The way machines should be. These are without a doubt the best motorcycles ever made. Everything breaks eventually, the difference is that most bikes today are disposable while older ones such as the Harley's were meant to be easily repaired and rebuilt when needed and kept for a lifetime.

@DoomFinger511 5 років тому

Solid video. I just bought my first bike and I am mechanically inclined. This bike was so basic that everything you showed would apply to any modern bike. They might be more complicated but all the basic parts and their locations are similar to this harley.

@gilperico1677 2 роки тому

Very informative and helpful video. Thumbs up 👍.

@MrHarleynut 8 місяців тому

The compensator/sprocket nut is not reversed thread. The clutch hub nut is reversed (left hand) thread.

@phillipa224 3 роки тому

do more of these

@docholiday1034 5 років тому

Compensator right hand thread. Clutch left hand

@ViolatorVTX 4 роки тому

Exactly! You can clearly see him turning compensator sprocket nut anti clockwise at first. I trusted video and been fooled. Don't listen to that bs about nut self tightening. Otherwise video is very informative!

@rsbharley4766 5 років тому

Great video, thanks for sharing. Cheers

@jajaman531 4 роки тому

More of this please?

@ditch0010 5 місяців тому

Great video man , good explanation

@MikeFLHT 5 років тому

Great job. Thanks.

@Alan-Godden 2 роки тому

Awesome video, very informative. Thankyou 🇦🇺

@xapaiz 4 роки тому

That's the cool thing about bikes. Super simple, gets as far as you can imagine

@robertbritton3677 2 роки тому

Amazing vid, I love Harleys and this was entertaining as well as educational. 😊

@RayDesmond587 2 роки тому

It's been dream of mine to fix and ride bikes. Great vid!!!! Great way for me to start

@darrenrussell6997 2 роки тому

Great video, ive got a 69 Genny Shovel and i want to rebuild and strip down. Is there much difference in the bikes?

@t0kamak 5 років тому

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

@neilrusso1753 2 роки тому

awesome job!

@AnguSGibson1995 5 років тому

this is the best video on youtube. Bravo

@DouweHageman 3 роки тому

This was just what I needed in order to get my bike deconstructed. I got stuck at the transfer case .

@jondeauxman 5 років тому

I ride a 78 FLH Shovel wide glide, love that bike, nothing sounds like a shovel!

@sloshua77 Рік тому

Great video man!

@gregsandifer2398 2 роки тому

Very good explanation!

@JayKissinger 5 років тому

Getting to a point where this is a lost art. Most people (including me) would be looking stuff up on google every few steps.

@TheSteelTech 5 років тому

All vehicle manufacturers make a service manual for their vehicles. It is way more efficient than googling and will tell you the proper way the manufacturer states to repair just about anything on the vehicle. They are normally available to the public and can be purchased at a dealer for the manufacturer. NOTE...I am talking about Service Manuals...not Owners Manuals. If you go into the service center of any dealership they will have some sort of library of these books for all cars, bikes, etc. for that brands spanning back a number of years. Now a days that might be an all digital library.

@BrettBernier 5 років тому

almost anything you want to know is on youtube.

@engleharddinglefester4285 5 років тому

I took my Ironhead completely apart in 10-12 hours and I mean trans out and cylinders off, heads off, pistons out, starter and generator out...putting it back together is another story :)

@obfuscated3090 5 років тому

@@BrettBernier Not all the specifics in the service manual or parts catalog! Know the difference and use BOTH. BTW internet forums are much more useful than UKposts for working on Harleys, but no one under 70 knows anything other than UKposts. Expand your resources and you'll get better results.

@onepunchgeorge9251 3 роки тому

That's ok,Brother. Every time I buy a bike I buy at Least, a Clymer manual. Around $12 bucks at a lot of Auto Zones,etc... Every one who knows me knows any manual goes WITH EACH BIKE! PLUS ANY RECEIPTS.😎🇺🇸