those handle bars were "custom" bent some time in the bikes past. They are stock bars modified. They were with the bike when I found it ,so I kept them. They are actually pretty comfortable.
@jinchengfredde Thank God they don't make 'em like that anymore... I prefer bikes with power, brakes, good handling, and the controls belong on the handlebar so you can keep your hands where they belong! Great piece of history, though.
Yup, kick er over, ignition off, choke on (or fuel enricher if you got a S&S), "wicking it" as my friend Tonto calls it. Get the particular bike figured out sequence wise (how many wicks, etc) most old Hogs are an easy start.
The first VL I ever saw "1985" 34 Vl with 31 cases. flawless swap meet special 95 points nice. This guy never cranked this bike up ever. He had a school bus custom with an electric wench to put the bike in the rear of the bus. He won first place in Myrtle beach Ralley 1985. I hate most restorations! This one gets a THUMB up ! And you ride it too!!! Far out. Black and Classy!!Fuck Easyriders ,this bike should be in the "Horse" biker mag!
You got that right! Its not a "real" bike unless it's RIDDEN! Other then the ignition it starts abt the same as my '71 Shovel, Just gotta' love the old flat heads!!!
We were looking for resuming the sound of the Harley Thank you
HD808080 3 months ago
That looks really good and sounds great too.
wozza59 6 months ago
those handle bars were "custom" bent some time in the bikes past. They are stock bars modified. They were with the bike when I found it ,so I kept them. They are actually pretty comfortable.
towejan 8 months ago
I've seen many different vl's and I've never seen these handlebars on one before.
tylerbrunswick 8 months ago
what model is this vl? i am loving the handlebar setup on it.
tylerbrunswick 10 months ago
@tylerbrunswick THE BARS ARE CALLED BUCK HORNS AND R STOCK
grkstd1967 8 months ago
Fantastic bike looks great
agedwards63 1 year ago
Very Cool !
3rd generation HD owner here .
Suicide clutch , my dad rode those, yikes.
highgear88 1 year ago
they dont make 'em like this today..
jinchengfredde 1 year ago
@jinchengfredde Thank God they don't make 'em like that anymore... I prefer bikes with power, brakes, good handling, and the controls belong on the handlebar so you can keep your hands where they belong! Great piece of history, though.
wsbill14224 1 year ago
what a great old bike in nice condition. glad to see ya out on it
paulfranke 1 year ago
that bike is a classic- just like the Indian's
mikethenascarfan 2 years ago
bike looked so much cooler back then
mickeydamon 2 years ago
Still sounds like a harley after all these years. Awesome bike man
snapcase814 2 years ago
that is freakin cool , ide give you my soul to have that bike
spikonaleash 2 years ago
Yup, kick er over, ignition off, choke on (or fuel enricher if you got a S&S), "wicking it" as my friend Tonto calls it. Get the particular bike figured out sequence wise (how many wicks, etc) most old Hogs are an easy start.
RatkoUSA 2 years ago
Ur one lucky as hell dude to own that beautiful piece of history.
SOAMC33 3 years ago
Awsome, just awsome. What a beautiful machine, and the fact that it gets ridden makes it that much better.
80CJ5 3 years ago 2
Man, that's beautiful.
sibco96 3 years ago
The first VL I ever saw "1985" 34 Vl with 31 cases. flawless swap meet special 95 points nice. This guy never cranked this bike up ever. He had a school bus custom with an electric wench to put the bike in the rear of the bus. He won first place in Myrtle beach Ralley 1985. I hate most restorations! This one gets a THUMB up ! And you ride it too!!! Far out. Black and Classy!!Fuck Easyriders ,this bike should be in the "Horse" biker mag!
onearmbiker 3 years ago
You got that right! Its not a "real" bike unless it's RIDDEN! Other then the ignition it starts abt the same as my '71 Shovel, Just gotta' love the old flat heads!!!
Meusername2 2 years ago
That is beautiful. Wow.
AmericanMuscle85 4 years ago
nice to see on the road
tongafuckinnoxie 4 years ago
Super!!!
naimadkd23 4 years ago
What a beauty!
RichAtCamp 4 years ago
Same identical noise as today's HD!
Renatodonadio 4 years ago 2
nice bike & video
repkow 4 years ago
Nice Bike!
Thmprr3 4 years ago
I'd give my left arm to be able to see and ride one of those dad-gum things! Being blind sucks!
bigandsexy2006 4 years ago
the motorbike is life
veyselkarga 5 years ago
thanks for the primer!
gentry9148 5 years ago