Mechanic Breaks Down a Classic Harley-Davidson | WIRED
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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How can I become a motorcycle mechanic for Harley Davidson
Please follow-up with this guy and film the custom re-build process.
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!!!!!!!!!
Theres a muchos better oné Sum Weár ôf a Hondá CT 110 disambleis
Do you have any motorbike chanel to recommend? What is your favorite?
@@annonymous498fortnine is great, dandanthefireman is amazing for motorcycle safety, squidtips is good too
This Is like Beautiful Butcher by Bon Appetit but with bikes
Masterofpuppets and they have to put it back together afterwards
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
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
This is the most comprehensive all around explanation I’ve watched ever. Great for newbies like me.
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.
Thank you for including the detail about using hand tools so you can feel tension on the fasteners! Awesome job on this video!
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.
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 :)
Great show and explanation. Very impressed. I would love to see the finished product when reconstructed
We definitely need more than two episodes of this
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.
This was great to watch. More videos like this, please!
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.
Cool video! Appreciate all the time you guys put in to make this video!
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.
now deconstruct a car, boat, computer, radio, etc. i want to know more!!
Thanks Matt, trip down memory lane. Besides the wishbone frame , the duo glide frame is a thing of beauty!!
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.
Matt is great, this was a very interesting and helpful video. Nicely done, thanks Wired and Matt!
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.
The power stroke crank goes counterclockwise. This would loosen a left-hand nut in no time.
And the drive sprocket nut.
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.
Excellent video. Thanks for explaining the entire process.
This is huge for someone like me diving head first into motorcycles.
Wow! It's so analog and modular... great footage!
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
We need more of these vids, please!!
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.
Very interesting and informative!! Thank you!
Pretty cool. I work on trucks and know nothing about motorcycles. This was cool to watch
Bro appreciate the content your delivery of the information is on point hope its going good out there
The compensator/sprocket nut is not reversed thread. The clutch hub nut is reversed (left hand) thread.
Hey Matt, if you're ever thinking about teaching a chop class please do so. The way you explain things is excellent.
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
Excellent video! Im now wondering if theres a reconstruction video of this bike...I’m off to have a look for it.
Excellent cinematography, lighting, sound, pacing & content…performance art.
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.
That was awesome, seems like a really good guy who built his own way in the world.
The best video on you tube concerning older Harleys.
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
Compensator right hand thread. Clutch left hand
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!
i just bought a 81 shovelhead this was very helpful! thank you
Good job on the video. Everything about it was on point
Nice video, man. Classy and informative.
Brilliantly clear explanation. I feel like I could assemble a bike with just this video
great to see your doing well Matt
That was so cool and entertaining! Good job guys!
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.
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.
is there anyway we can see, the rebuild?
Watch it in reverse 😅😅😬😬
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
Like a service manual with pictures, good job Man!
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.
Great video very simplified and straightforward,I really wish there was more video like this.
will we get to watch what he is going to do next on this?
compensator bolt is absolutely NOT reverse threaded, the clutch basket nut IS.
You should do one for the '74 Sportster, explaining the transmission and solutions to the problems of it.
More of these videos please!!
Is there a video for reassembly bike back together? I’m all hooked on video now
Thank you for such a thorough explanation. 🖤
just started, for the first time, the 1979 FXE I have been putting back together for 6 months.
Good show!
Now I want to see him put it back together with any changes he's planning to make.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
nice vid, i have a 2012 road king, but would love an olde to putt around on.
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.
The compensator nut is right hand thread and the clutch hub and rear sprocket nuts are left handed.
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.
Fascinating...even though this bike is 44 years older than my Harley, they're not that much different...
I would want you working on my scooter. Great explanations of every move.
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
That "oops" moment when the frame almost fell off the stand after you pulled off the left fork leg 😬
That's the cool thing about bikes. Super simple, gets as far as you can imagine
That looked like a lot of fun!
Thank you for all the info bro, god bless you,
I ride a 78 Shovel, love this
if you sold all the removed parts, approximately what would be the dollar value of all the parts, frame and engine combined.
Dope video. Gotta love simple art.
Very instructional! Thanks
My 20 year old has a soft tail and a 80 shovel head. I’m am going to learn to ride so we can have something in common. I’m 53, hope it’s not to late for me. But I am excited. Love watching you break down this bike.
incredible video. thank you
I ride a 78 FLH Shovel wide glide, love that bike, nothing sounds like a shovel!
This was just what I needed in order to get my bike deconstructed. I got stuck at the transfer case .
Getting to a point where this is a lost art. Most people (including me) would be looking stuff up on google every few steps.
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.
almost anything you want to know is on youtube.
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 :)
@@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 KZhead for working on Harleys, but no one under 70 knows anything other than KZhead. Expand your resources and you'll get better results.
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.😎🇺🇸
Very informative, thanks!
Could you show a video of taking the cluster apart please thanks I got a basket case
As soon as i seen him with the allen key on the ratchet top i was like thats going to strip, did the same thing my first time.
It's been dream of mine to fix and ride bikes. Great vid!!!! Great way for me to start
Cool episode. Thanks !
Amazing vid, I love Harleys and this was entertaining as well as educational. 😊
When do we get to see the rebuild?
More of this please?
Very informative and helpful video. Thumbs up 👍.
No NETFLIX? What year is this? I ❤ it (and you). Keep them coming.
When do the next episodes air?
Awesome video, very informative. Thankyou 🇦🇺
That engine makes me glad I learnt to rebuild with 70's Japanese bikes. Are current Harleys still OHV? Do they still have an external transmission?
Great video, ive got a 69 Genny Shovel and i want to rebuild and strip down. Is there much difference in the bikes?
Great video, thanks for sharing. Cheers