Awesome FLH If it wasn't for AMF there wood be no Harley Davidson

"you wanna trade up?" - "yeah, ok, ....which two bikes are you gonna give me?"

I got a 69 flh electraglide shriners edition, red and white with less than 4k miles. They are awesome

@plotholedetective4166

4 жыл бұрын

Just uploaded a video of the first start up in 15 years! Such a feeling of accomplishment

I have a twin cam Electra Glide but when I was a kid in the 1970s that was the motorcycle I wanted. Beautiful!!!!

Got to love the 72' flh. Blue since 72 my dad always said. I'm 29 and that beautiful machine has been in my family before me and will be after me. The 72 flh and 68 gto will always be in my heart because of him.

Great bike, ive got a 79' Superglide. Bought it in 1990, still have it.

Beautiful. In the late 1970s I had a 1973 FL Police Special, former Indianapolis Police bike. It came with that identical solo seat. I put a king/queen seat on it and changed the floor boards to pegs. Mine had the Police Special jockey hand shift. I ended up selling it for college expenses. I miss her. Now I ride a 1988 Electra Glide Classic. The Evo motor has all the power that I need.

I had a 75' FLH never left me stranded like many say AMF bikes do. Most people who bash AMF never had one just talk shit.

@cat_daddy

4 жыл бұрын

I knew guy's that worked at the factory who would disagree, maybe it was just political?

@daryllect6659

3 жыл бұрын

If you're talkin' Harley, you're talkin' shit. *_VROOM! VROOOOM! BLAT! POP! GUDDA GUDDA GUDDA BLAT! drip GUDDA GUDDA GUDDA POP! BLORT! drip wheeze GUDDA GUDDA GUDDA_*

@lots3799

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Also if it wasn't for the merger in June of 1969 there might not of been a harley today.

@daryllect6659

3 жыл бұрын

@@lots3799 _"...might not of been..."_ ? might not *_HAVE_* been

@lots3799

3 жыл бұрын

@@daryllect6659 I read an article that said if it wasn't for amf merging with Harley Davidson, they were going bankrupt. Therefore if they would have went under there's no telling what would have happened. I guess that means if you have no money to stay in business your Not producing. And if your not producing there's no motorcycles. So there might not have been none. There might not have been none. Google it.

I'm The proud owner of a 1973 superglide

@shameless6963

3 ай бұрын

Proud owner of a '77 FXE Super Glide 👍

I'm watching this thinking "this guy's probably the same age as me...". Then he says he graduated HS in '71 and that confirmed it. Those old 'Lectra Glides are just so beautiful. AMF/Harleys got a lot of criticism, especially for quality control issues, and nearly sunk the company, but it appears your friend got one of the good ones...lucky man.

Great story. My first Harley was a new 1973 FX, SuperGlide back in the AMF days. First thing I bought was a service manual, LOL

Another great story from the cul-de-sac. It just goes to show that it's not just the bikes that are special, but the people and stories behind the bikes. Thanks Mike

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Peter! It has been so much fun doing this little mini series and getting to hear the wonderful stories. Best wishes, Mike

Soo nice ... proper Harley... Oh for a lottery win..🇬🇧😷👍

My Harley is always fun to ride as Ron said. There's so many H-D haters out there but until you've ridden one you'll never understand. It must have been quite a wrench for the old guy to give up his cherished motorcycle but it looks like Ron will take care of it just fine.

Classic look and sound.

I wish mine still had the factory paint job. I painted it Wild Plum metallic back in '81 and have left it like that ever since.

Nice to see people having honest simple fun without any hang ups or politics involved have enjoyed mighty garage very much so happy biking and thanks very much

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks John! I really appreciate the kind words. Best wishes, Mike

WOW,just gorgeous!!!!!!!!

Fabulous machine . . .like an ocean liner on two wheels - I love it !

Very clean bike. Love that color. I'm riding now for 17 years a home made 1974 shovelhead. It's for me the most sympathetic engine Harley build. Cheers from France

I have an early 1969 Electra Glide pre AMF that my dad bought new in 69. I have other bikes but the Harley is my favorite although it gets ridden less than the others. Nice bike.

@lots3799

3 жыл бұрын

I had a 1969 pan / shovel stock dresser. Amf merged in June 1969.

Great video thanks for posting it. I also have a 72 Electra Glide. Nice to see the old machine still being ridden and in its original condition.

perfection..

Omg..... Is that a Softail, is it a Road King. Dam Millennials. Dealership: want to trade it in? You’d have to have friggin rocks in your head to trade in that beautiful piece of H.D. history for a new electronic ignition, computer programmed piece of crap they call H.D. now. This AMF has way more cool factor than any new Harley could ever have. Love the bike man.👍😎

@johnfarrar6715

3 жыл бұрын

High Volts: What's funny is that the dealer asked him if he wanted to "trade up", not trade in. That's the insulting part. These days, that's what dealers call it...trading up.

I have a 2013 Road King and my front fender is identical to yours. I love the fact that you can look at a bike as old as yours or as new as mine and people have a hard time telling them apart; they have such a timeless look. I chose my bike precisely for that reason; I like the simplicity of a pure ride. And you're right, the long headlight nacelle sticking out in front of you like the hood of an old Cadillac makes it feel like the perfect ride for those endless miles of cruising. Beautiful ride; love the color! I'm glad you're keeping it stock. Enjoy it!

What a great history - and awesome survivor refurbished with care.

Great story and a very rare find. I have a 1970 Electra-glide. 1st year of the cone shovel. They are a hoot to own and ride. Thanks for posting.

@TheMightyGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mike. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Hoping to share a few more Vids on this bike in the future. I bet you're 70 electra-glide is a ton of fun. Cheers,

Beautiful bike "BADASS" The year i was born.👍

I rode one just like that, same color, back in the day. I ran that thing all over the desert on dirt roads.

We like the AMF years, easy to work and you get plenty of practice.

Where's the matching clear/blue (lower) windshield?? We had been riding all day and found the music fest in the Ozark town. We parked next to a 1957 Panhead (pink) and saw the saddle bags leaking water. The Korean Vet and his wife said their howdys, and we did ours. Then the Vet, Named "Moose" opened his leaking saddle bag and said "help yourselves." SCHLITZ on ICE!! We never made fun of a bagger again. I even put Bates bags on my '67 Sporty. Thanks for the memory jog videos, Mike.

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dick for the great story. Best wishes, Mike

@slowpokebr549

4 жыл бұрын

my favorite beer, it's getting hard to find

What a beautiful bike a labour of love great video Cheer's

By far this is my favorite harley ...

A mechanic at Jax bike shop in York had one like that back in the mid 70’s, wonderful machine and very cool 😎

i have rhe same flh 1977 completely stock, i get more compliments than any of my bikes. keep it running.

That's what I ride! I got my 72 Harley Davidson Electraglide FLH this past spring and have been working out the kinks since I bought it. It sat for six years in a friend's garage so I had to do the same maintenance to it. I'm replacing the stator in it right now so I've been without a ride for the week. Parts will be in tomorrow. I live in Maine so my riding season is short enough as is, I hate losing time in the season but it had to be done. Anyway, thanx for posting! It's a beautiful bike!

Dam nice 72! I'm spoiled with the rear disc break on my 73!!

Great story and bike

I started riding about the time this Harley was new, and wasn't ever a big Harley fan, but this is a beautiful example. I think the Shovelhead sound is unique and when one came up last summer, I acquired a new project. Not very far along with it, but would really like to find an original solo seat like this one has. Mine hasn't run in 15 or 20 years either, hopefully it will sound as nice as this one does, someday.

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your bike Greg. It sounds like a great project. Cheers, Mike

Beautiful machine. Hope u keep enjoying it, and thanks for sharing this video 😊❤❤❤❤

That’s a beautiful ‘72 FLH! Time for a confession. In my garage next to the ‘77 T140V that I have owned for about 17 years, sits a ‘76 FLH that my father and I rebuilt 30 years ago. I have the police style solo saddle too and it is very comfortable. Thank you for featuring such a wide variety of bikes. I’ve enjoyed all of them from the CT-90 to a Ducati powered Vincent! I really enjoy meeting the owners as well. When I’m going 150mph on my Bonnie, like Andy does, I start to pick up some vibration at around 10,000rpm. Perhaps it’s time to set the point gaps again. Lol!

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your great note and confession, my son 🙏😉. I really appreciate it and am so happy that you have enjoyed the many different bikes over the years. It’s been a ton of fun! Best wishes, Mike

Loved the "72 Electroglide. When I was a young man, i wanted one. it took me until I was in my late sixties, but now I have a Softail Heritage Classic 103 and its lovely. Yes its a bit agricultural, but on a long freeway ride in Australia ts just bliss. Love it ! Still love The cul-de-sac. Show. All the best.

You have some really cool pals, with some lovely bikes 🏍..A true Electra Glide in Blue...😎🇬🇧🇺🇸🏍

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! I feel very fortunate to have such great friends! Cheers, Mike

My brother had an '72 Shovel which I used to spanner on. "To change the starter helix, .. Remove the rear wheel, remove the swing arm, remove and strip the primary drive, clutch and gearbox, oil tank, starter motor..... 😬. I loved that bike. ❤️

I bought a 1971 not long time ago that is very close to original without rust and even fever scratches than the Beautiful bike in the video , only the pipes and the seat are not, but today I got the seat which must be fixed, and I can do that. Then she will get fishtails and a wind shield and that’s it 😊

Such nice people with no hang ups so refreshing thanks happy biking

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks John! It's all about the bikes 😊 best wishes, Mike

I’m not a huge Harley fan either - but this is a gorgeous machine!

Believe or not 1981 I was 16 and had just purchased a Honda V 45. I met up with some buddies and met at a friends house that happen to have the same bike as that minus the accessories. My friends dad offered that bike for my V45. I ride that bike for 30-45 minutes and at 16 knew it was different but stayed with the new. One of my life’s regrets!!!

Looks perfect not all gauded up nice job on that bike! I have a 76 superglide.

I remember my uncles having the same bike two in blue one in gold. They road those AMF Harleys from the SE corner of PA to Alaska.

Nothing like a 72, I've had mine for 35 years. Only way I'll stop riding her will be when they kick the dirt in my face. Love it when youngsters start asking? Also the crisp rear brake it does slow you down eventually.

@andrekline5522

3 жыл бұрын

My first solo ride on a Harley eason my uncle's 72 Electra Glide . I will never forget . When he passed away he left me his 83 flht . I love the shovel heads

@andrekline5522

3 жыл бұрын

I should have proof read that . I obviously ment Harley Davidson

@lots3799

3 жыл бұрын

Of course it's a drum brake. 72 flh was the first year of the disc brake in front.

@richardsokolis4668

3 жыл бұрын

@@lots3799 yeah it's a great conversation starter with younger riders.

Awesome bike and a nice story to go with it,

I have a a 72 myself, i love mine!!

In 1972 I was 'at the right place.. at the right time' and bought a near stock 1967 Shovelhead...... for $600. The owner said he was getting divorced and needed a quick sale. The problem was with the registration. It hadn't been properly registered in 4 owners. So I had to to all the paperwork to get it in my name..... that wasn't nearly as easy as one might think. Tore it down to the frame, split the cases, put fresh pistons and a cam in it along with some loud pipes. All the neighbors hated that bike! So I sold it in '74 for $3200 but enjoyed the daylights out of it while I had it.

@joem6360

3 жыл бұрын

That was a good profit

I have a 1970 FLH, it was love at first sight! It's an amazing machine and the ladies love it. When I pull into the HD dealerships everyone's tongues are hanging out of their mouths. Its a cool motorbike and beats any of the new stuff for sale in there. They always ask about selling it, the answer is always the same, no way I'm not insane!

a real classic in fantastic condition

Beautiful bike, sounds great.

That’s a beauty! I had a ‘71 Sportster XLH 900 that had a windshield and fiberglass bags similar to the ones on that bike. The windshield didn’t stay on for long. It caused the front to wobble at highway speeds. I was constantly scraping the exhaust on right hand curves. A friend said it was like flashbulbs going off. The electric starter would only work sometimes. ☹️ There was no crank starter for backup. My previous bike was my ‘65 TR6, so the Sportster was a step down in handling and performance. But it definitely looked very nice. On a trip from South Louisiana to Tulsa, OK, and back it ran great. The scraping and the erratic starter were the only problems. I learned to park aiming downhill whenever possible. 😀 It’s good to see that bike on the road.

Superb engine and exhaust sounds!

Amazing motorcycle...congrats...🙏👍☺️

Bikes awsome!! Dont see how any one disliked this video.

@lots3799

3 жыл бұрын

They're jealous!

Very nice, good to see in such clean, original condition. Thanks.

Great video fantastic story about the bike it looks great stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

Be still my heart ❤.

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

😉👍👍❤️ thanks Larry !

There is just something about the old Shovelheads. I was a little kid and my older cousin had Harley FLH's and he would take me with him quite often. They aren't that great at being motorcycles but they're great at being time machines!

Nice bike. I have a 71 Electra Glide. Original paint, sparkling copper. Set up the same as this one. Getting hard to find early AMF Shovels that aren't buchered.

Beautiful bike 👍👍😉

Beautiful Sir, thanks for the video. 🏍🇺🇸👍

I'm not a huge H-D fan, but this was a charming story. Also liked the colorful floral background! Another great post, Mike!

Great story Mike - thanks for posting this.

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks John. Hope all is well. Best wishes, Mike

Nothing compares to the sound of a shovel.

The Electra Glide looks really fantastic in this blue. Greetings from Germany!

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Klaus! Best wishes, Mike

Beautiful..No snobbery in the cul-de-sac .

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dion, hehe, all cool and interesting old vintage bikes are welcome in the cul-de-sac 😉👍👍

@johnfarrar6715

3 жыл бұрын

Dion Moore: Just don't mention the squeaky brakes on the old BMW's

@TheMightyGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnfarrar6715 Ha ha, yes exactly. Thanks John 😉

Lovely colour!

Very nice Harley , keep up riding man

Lovely colour Mike, that was the years Harley nearly died great to see these machines still going.

@johnfarrar6715

3 жыл бұрын

Stephan Forrest: We had always been told that all the old Harleys had that tough, beautiful DuPont Imron paint!

not a big Harley fan but that bike would go in my shed just nice 🤔 ...Thanks Mike another great bike 😜👍

Beautiful bike 👍👌

Nice and beautiful bike👍

Real nice !

Nice. Still riding my 2002 RKC purchased in Nov. 2001. Almost 19 years later and that bike still looks and runs like new. 77K on the clock now and no plans on ever trading 'up.' Hell, almost a 'classic' Harley now.

@johnfarrar6715

3 жыл бұрын

Beer Can: RKC?

@beercanbrian1880

3 жыл бұрын

John Farrar Road King Classic

Beautiful bike . I bought a 1977 just like that in 1978 used for 1800.00 if memory serves me. Mine was red but the bags and seat were white also !

Wow wow

Very nice bike, my dream

Sweet ride

Fabulous storey. As a kid I saw 2 of these, one red, one blue in a dealers (Dawson’s I think) in Scarborough UK back in the mid 70’s. Just the sheer size of them sticks in my mind. I’m not a Harley guy but that looks the dogs, so much more class than the modern “image is everything” Harley’s of today.

@TheMightyGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Sam for the great note. I really appreciate it. And thanks for calling out Scarbrough! That's our hometown before we immigrated to the USA :-) best wishes, Mike

I bought a 1973 FL Police Special in 1978. Pretty much the same, AMF did not change much during their tenure with Harley until the Evo engine. It was broken most of the time. I actually bought a Suzuki Titan 500 two stroke for a daily driver for when the Harley was broken. Easyrider magazine was popular then so I did chop it with an Arlen Ness rigid frame and a narrow, long Springer front end.

My favorite shovel head year!

I would love to find an original paint 70's era FLH. I have had a few that have been repainted but none as beautiful as this.

Working on a 1980 now. Bringing it back to stock

Very nice

It does remind me of the RK, that's why I love the still classic look of my 05..RK.

Love the Shovelheads. I owned 2 1973 FLHs and 1 1973 FXE.

Thanks so much for posting sometime KZread has some neat things this is one of them

@TheMightyGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jim, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Best wishes, Mike

Nice story

Like last weeks 'Moto Guzzi' I have, being very honest never been a fan of 'Harley's' however Ron telling the tale of his Electraglide sure was interesting. Thanks to Ron & you Mike together a very interesting visitor to 'The Cul-de-sac'. atvb t ..

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Terry. Cheers, Mike

Had mine since 1987.. still getting me to sturgis.

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Lon. Best wishes, Mike

Great upload and story Connections ...

@TheMightyGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Finn, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Mike

Beautiful, my buddy had same model which he let me ride . He called it The Tractor🥝🇳🇿🤔

Magic