I feel your pain. Just picked up a 83 Harley FLHT Shovelhead and going through everything, and I tell you what, some of the things people do and the neglect , just mind-blowing.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

I think alot of alchohol and other things are involved with some of the wrenching 🤦‍♂️

@edZILLA64

2 ай бұрын

@@shovelheadffej I agree.

Exactly what you said, most of the shovelheads are ripped. I build mines frame off with the right parts without bling bling. That was 20 years ago. Was allover Europe with it, put thousands and thousands miles on it and It still runs very well. Just maintain your sh!t and it will work for a looooongtime. I love these shovelheads😎 Cheers from France again my friend

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

After 20 years you know every shake rattle and roll on that bike, which ones belong and which ones don't...👍👍👍✌

I understand. Some stuff needed updating from that era.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

some times it's just so frustrating, most of the times it's just fun

I'm still buying and restoring them, but you have to buy every box of OEM parts you find.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

ain't that the truth...🤦‍♂️✌

Started riding in '64 had the same issues with Panheads. Any body who thought they knew one end of a wrench from the other would attempt to work on them. Early rigid frames had the side car mounts and every other mount ground off. "Raking" frames was a thing. Nobody wanted a stock bike in those days. Indians were throwaways, absolutely nobody wanted one. A lot of shovelheads had the topends hijacked to convert to a pan/shovel. Everybody's house had the Pan rocker covers for ashtrays. The heads were considered junk. Nobody foresaw the nostalgia craze any more than they foresaw $60k "choppers".

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

who knew....and the prices will continue to climb, especially when people realize this new stuff is soulless...✌

The problem with the shovel is at that point in time, anybody and everybody was customizing them, not the right way but their way. If you found a Shovel a real mechanic worked on ya had a good bike.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Yep...and when I find them I can't afford it..😁

@williammoore3790

2 ай бұрын

A good Shovel mechanic is worth his weight in gold. And price their work accordingly!

My stickers and hat should be here tomorrow. Just making room for another shovelhead. That will make 3 Super Glides. Love the channel Ffej.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

I like the way you think..😁✌️

Just bought a ticket sir, the first of many. Have a good rest of your week! 🤙🏻

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Just got my sticker, keep the content coming brother 🍻

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you! Really appreciate you watching and commenting...👍✌

Still some of the best sounding Harleys ever made

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

I agree 100%...even though I have to wear ear plugs now...😁

@jamessouthworth1699

2 ай бұрын

@@shovelheadffej yes sir I wear earplugs now too 😄

Yeah when I retired a few years ago I wanted something to work on and I do enjoy working on it now if I just want to get out and go for a spin. I get on the EVO..

Bought an 81 FLH 80 with a rebuilt motor and new wiring harness all stock. We shall see

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

There's usually a gremlin hiding somewhere, but everyone once in awhile lady luck smiles upon you...👍👍👍

Cool projects, cool bikes. Love it. Thank you for sharing

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Ray, great hearing from you..👍✌️

As always Ffej, an outstanding viewpoint to your dedication to the old school right way....right on man ....

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Stretch, sometimes it's frustrating 😁

@stretchsgroovychannel7187

2 ай бұрын

Hope to c u at Leesburg Saturday if me sled is out of shop on time.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Trying to see if ChoppaRod gonna go...

Yep old classic bikes sometimes have alot of non standard stuff on them which is not always good. Cool bike u got behind you there.

I’ll be buying a ticket on the next one 😎👍

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Thanks North👍

Era not to be confused with the E R A haha

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Engwish is my second language, I speak mostly redneck..✌️

I feel this one. I think the problem is the same as its always been. People. 😂

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

With a hint of alchohol and party favors..😁

@JDandtheQueens3

2 ай бұрын

@@shovelheadffej hah!

@JDandtheQueens3

2 ай бұрын

@shovelheadffej and to think... all the stupid stuff I did , was sober..

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

😅​@@JDandtheQueens3

Yeah happens with old bikes.too many fingers got in the pie.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Hate when I can taste someone's else's finger....🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yep I've been working in 1980 that somebody is tried to make it into a fancy bike and I'm trying to make it back into a regular daily rider.. I trained documented on my channel the best I can but I just point shooting go

That's one of those late model FX's with the evo motor and 4 speed kickstarter behind you isn't it? Would love to get my hands on one of those.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Great eye...FXWG...next time we talk I'll give you the lowdown ..😁

Great as always glad you back

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Michael, always glad to hear from you..👍✌

❤❤❤

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Thanks LLoyd

Hé Bro, i love my Shovel and ride the beast every week... ride them don't hide them...(PEACE) greetings from the Nederlands 🎉😎🙏

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Keep it Shovel...👍👍👍✌

I’ve spent a lot of time and money getting my unrestored 69 FLH reliable again. It wasn’t treated very well in its life. My problem is I want another one to go with it. 😎🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I know the feeling, ask Mrs DeDe

I bought my first shovelhead a 77 lowrider in 1990 and between there and now I have had 50-60? Other motorcycles which included Japanese, Italian, british and and now at 64 another 1981 lowrider. What made me buy this was not so much nostalgia but more the frustration of owning several twin cams...and they Slate the AMF era? These twincams were the worst POS I have ever owned so many faults! Overstretched engines and so delicate..everything just seemed to break 😂

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Man do I so dislike the Twins....🤦‍♂️ and yes I have one and keeping my fingers crossed..

I PICKED UP A 83 F X R WITH A SHOVEL HEAD . And found a 54 or 55 Drop seat Pan frame . And a Ratchett 4 speed well the frame was a Roller . After I swaped everthing over had no problem they Have to be Dialed in . If a person is not inclined MECHANICALLY . Best have a lot of Money or dont Think about a Harley . Or a motorcycle period . Find a pair a good shoes for peddling a Bicycle 👍

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

if yer broke and can't wrench just ride a metric..🤣✌

@Lucky..B

2 ай бұрын

@@shovelheadffej thats about It . Ive Been Grounded . Stroke . So im FUBARed.👍

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Hope and pray for a fast recovery...👍

I love my 80 fxwg

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Shovels forever...love the WG...

@shovel_head80

2 ай бұрын

@@shovelheadffej from evo on harley lost it’s soul to quarter stock returns. My 59 flh and my shovel is good enough in my book. Been on a scoot since 69

You can get a new vintage HD motor flat head, knucklehead, panhead, evolution, even Sportster engines and build your own bikes around them. Build it the way you want it to be not what the government regulations say you can have. Build your own for less than people who ask silly money 💰 for a wornout bike that needs a frame up restoration anyway. You won't have any mechanical issues that the new ones have. Pick out everything you want and have it powder coated and assemble it like a die cast kit. You will be so much better for it.

I bought my Shovel over 20 years ago, and I'm the 3rd owner. It took about 10 years to right the f:ckups of the previous 2 owners and replace some of the crap stock stuff with quality aftermarket stuff. That said, my daily '81 'Lowrider' is the most dependable and trouble free bike I've ever owned, and that's sayin' somethin'. Ride on Ffej. Keep keepin' it real.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

thank you Mr. Harley....it's frustrating but fun at the same time...✌

I like the color though I must say, titty pink does have a nice ring to it.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣👍

Make Shovels GREAT AGAIN !

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍

It came with an S&S carburetor that was nowhere near where it should be now I got a running good but. I want to put a Bendix on there I found one I'm going to have to build it I put a key in on there but that thing was just terrible.. I had that key in for quite a few years and I rebuilt it but it goes cough cough cough..

Fej!!! I had to re sub to your channel... Holy crap!! Might want to pass that along somehow bro!!

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up...KZread doing what it does...thank you 😆

Hello, if you don't mind me asking , what's up with the FXR?? Have a great one 👍👍

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

that FXR is just waiting it's turn, strong motor and transmission, just set out in the weather for several years...probably gonna sell it outright on my website soon...thanks for asking

dat intr0 dint f00lz me ffej!! even b4 eye seen ms. deedeee,s smile. g00d try th0 buddy!! ✌😁✌

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

I couldn't get mad at that woman if I tried, 😁

@benderbender1233

2 ай бұрын

@@shovelheadffej gives her a big hug f0r me buddy!! 🤗

My brother-in-law had one way before I did, he told me that they were awesome because you could fix them with a cresent wrench, I cringed heavily. I will take a Shovelhead anyday over a 2012 +

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 don't get me started on these new one's🤦‍♂️

@lawnboyfromhell

2 ай бұрын

@@shovelheadffej The nice thing about the new ones is you can shut them off from outer space, that's the only thing I can think of?

👍🇦🇺

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mick...✌

All I can say is good ole Americana ingenuity. How boring if no one personalized their rides. My thoughts.

@shovelheadffej

2 ай бұрын

We have another word for it..😁