Doc Harley Talks: Panhead-Shovelhead-Evolution-TwinCam-M8!
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
- This week Doc has the convergence of Harley-Davidson history at Low Country Harley-Davidson!
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Low Country Harley-Davidson.. Awesome story Doc. After working there for 35 years they should give you a new bike of your choice.
I love your idea😁…..Doc
@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson maybe the idea will make it to the owners !
I second that.
Much respect for you Doc. 35 years is a great accomplishment at one job. Always wishing you the best. As always, thank you for passing on some of your tips and knowledge of Harleys to all of us.
Thank you for your kind words….Doc
Doc you are such a blessing to us! It's only right that you get to share the span of your career with us. Thanks for ALL you do!!!
I couldn’t do it without your support Eddie. Thanks for watching….Doc
Fun seeing people who know how to work on these different generations of HarleyDavidson. I've got a Panhead, a shovelhead and a evo and each one is awesome in it's own regard.
Thanks for the great ride down memory lane Doc! Being a 75 year young rider I appreciate all those “evolutions”!
Hoping someday we can exchange stories….Doc
Congrats on making 35 years in your profession. I retired 5 years ago after 40 years as a milwright for a major corporation. Always enjoy your content Sir.
Thanks for sharing Wayne….Doc
It’s good to see all those older bikes , in my opinion Doc. The evo was the best engine Harley ever made . Love watching your videos Doc. You are a wealth of information and I really appreciate what you do for everyone ………
You are one of many loyal Evo supporters…Doc
Thanks for your dedication to an American icon. I only hope the current powers that be at HD don't foul it up.
Great story. And so great to see you guys work on all the old bikes Not very many dealers do.
I believe that is the attraction of Harley-Davidson’s for me, the history and longevity of the brand. I used to have some photos of me sitting with my grandpa’s Hydra-Glide when I was 3, and I’ve been a fan of Harleys ever since. I am truly blessed that I have 2 downstairs in the garage, a 100 year anniversary FatBoy, and a 2015 Ultra Limited! One of these days I’ll make it up your way for a visit. I spent a lot of time in Charleston when the Border Patrol Academy was there and have always wanted to go back. Hope to see you soon!
I look forward to the day we meet Darrel…Doc
Doc, I am 71 years old now and I too have had some really nice bikes over the years. Starting out with a 1974 Shovelhead, kick only. Moved up to a 1980 Shovelhead, to a 1994 Heritage, to the 2010 Twin Cam Heritage stage ll and now a 2021Tri Glide Ultra. I wish I had all of them back right now. Like losing part of the family every time you move up.
Agree Jerry…..Doc
I with some friends did take a tour of the HD plant and museum in Milwaukee in 1995. Before we made that trip on the bikes, our Hog Chapter, Columbia Hog Chapter had our last fundraiser. Our guest at that party was the one and only Robert D. Raiford and Bill Davidson, Willie G's son. The club dinner was on a Friday evening and the next day as road Captain, I escorted them around our poker run stops. That Saturday evening, we had dinner at a German restaurant in Irmo SC with Bill. What memories. We raised over $10,000 that day for Diabetes which Bill has and so do I. When we got to Milwaukee, Bill took us on a personal tour through the engine plant. Wonderful days back then.
Bring your photo album next time you visit Doc…….Doc
Wow,Thanks Don for the walk down ur memory lane!!!!
You are very welcome Gary….Doc
Congrats on 35 years Doc
Thank you Troy….Doc
great sharing. 35 years great! If you ever retire from the working aspect of motorcycles please get them to keep you on as an ambassador of Good will for HD and videos.
Michael I appreciate your kind words and future plans…Doc
How awesome is it to see those great bikes together!
It was a moment in time I had to share…Doc
Glad you’re willing to work on the older stuff Doc, most HD dealerships will not work on anything older than 20 years. Ask me how I know.
I have all this knowledge so it would be a waste not to use it. My dealer understands….Doc
Thanks for the line up. That 65 Electra Glide is partial to me. I've owned mine for the last 25 years. Mine is black and birch white.
Your a very lucky man….Doc
Thanks for the memories Doc, not sure how old you are I'm 66 and love riding my harley (Evo) I purchased a M8 Roadking but found the weight a little bit too much for me, I'm 65kg. So returned to the Evo Roadking. Love the blog!!
Cheers Graeme Jones, Western Australia.
I agree. This is the reason I ride a Slim. Just not sure I want to wrestle a RG or ST every morning ( but I do love their ride) BTW just turned 66!…..Doc
Thanks Doc, will check out the Slim.
The Legends with THE LEGENDARY DOC
Congrats Doc.
Look forward to your video's every week.
You're the best.
Thanks Greg for your support…Doc
Very cool doc. You have seen so much and fixed so many dreams for the harley faithful. It's amazing how well these bikes hold up with just some basic maintenance. I wish you many more happy miles.
Thank you….Doc
Development of the Harley 4 stroke engine amazing ..Doc U could go back to the 30's and 40's 50's ..changes in valve configuration etc intake .. exhaust..truly amazing video 🤠 thanks 🙏 sir .
Thanks John…..Doc
Thank you for your heartfelt video. It lifted my spirits
I am so glad John….Doc
Congratulations DOC. It´s really a beautiful story.
Thanks for watching Paulo….Doc
Know the feeling. Built my first Harley, with my dad's help, when I was 14 years old. That was 51 years ago. Still riding and building. Fun going down memory lane. Sure would like to have some of my old rides back in my garage. Oh well.
I feel the same Magic….Doc
Thank you so much for a great story and great inspration, Doc!
The Harley life is easier and more fun because of you. 35 years at Low Country Harley-Davidson is impressing. Rock On, Doc, we need you!
And stay with your Softail Slim, nice bike! Keep a place for it in your garage.
Thanks Tommy….Doc
Congratulations Doc. Awesome career history. You and the dealership are blessed. I just got back riding to and from the 120th. A great experience.
Stop by some time. I would like to hear your experience at the big celebration…Doc
Thanks Doc for all the help you gave me with your videos always hope to get to meet you one day just keep the great videos coming out
I look forward to that day….Doc
Hi Doc, thanks for sharing this moment in your live with us! 35 years at the same shop, what a ride. Regards from the Netherlands
Always glad to hear from the riders in the Netherlands….Doc
Congratulations Doc.
You've had a great career. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you kindly Army…Doc
It's good to see that the dealership is keeping shall we say.. knowledge about these older motorcycles, so many local dealers don't touch anything more than 10 years old anymore.. and that hasn't recently happened it's been that way for a while that's why the last 40 years I worked on my own motorcycle if all possible... Kudos to you sir..
Very cool, most of the dealerships around Southern California won't work on the old bikes anymore. I am going to Milwaukee this year really looking forward to it.
That will be a great trip with a lot of stories….Doc
Thanks for sharing the memories Doc. You keep your information short to the point and enjoyable. I too think you should get a bike of your choice for all the loyal years.
Thanks Jerry, I’m just grateful this dealer allows me to have so much fun….Doc
💪💪💪 sending my respect & love for all you have done for 35yrs♥️
Living The F 🤪 KING Dream
Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾
I agree Tex, Living the Dream….Doc
You’re a very lucky man Doc! It sure is nice to be surrounded with such wonderful machines!
Yes I am very blessed…Doc
That's amazing Doc. Thanks for the memories. Hoping to go to Milwaukee. My first Harley-a 1969 125 Rapido. 2019 M8 Limited last year. Hope you get one too. I really enjoy mine.
forgot to mention. I was 15 years old.
Wow! That was a flash to the past. Ride Safe….Doc
What a great dat for you and all the viewers at Home. Hy from the Netherlands
I don’t know where you find the time to watch our videos with all the fun in the Netherlands….Doc
I just have one question Doc, when you decide to retire how can the owner of low country HD ever replace you! That's alot of knowledge. Stay safe and healthy and thanks for all this wonderful content!
Ron you are too kind. Many young techs are learning everyday at Low Country Harley-Davidson. One day someone will earn their MD and carry on…Doc
Same here. 76 shovel- 85 heritage softail evo -92 same/ twin C- 2010 same Tc- flhtp 2010 - and told myself to wait 5 yrs on new motors ,M8. So 2 months ago 2022 FLTRK 114. Best one so far !!
Thanks for sharing your story Don👍…Doc
I was all smiles yesterday when I finally cammed my 2012 FLHTCU, I can imagine your joy Doc.
Cheers !
Fantastic video, always enjoy going down memory lane 😊
Glad you enjoyed it….Doc
i have learned so much from watching your videos, such great info you put out there its
been my go to source for me. thanks so much
Thank you for your Support Ken…Doc
Congratulations, Great career Doc.
Thanks doc ur the best. Glad to c u lookin great. Ride safe brother
Nice to see Doc!
Thanks for watching Mark…Doc
How cool..my story not as sweet. .I started on a '73 XLCH went to 1979 FXEF 80ci......then kids........started back 1999 Low Rider, 2000 Low Rider, 2003 Road King, now a 2005 Ultra Classic SE103. Still riding her pushing 97K miles. M8 may be in the future or maybe not. I enjoy your channel Doc.
Thank you for sharing your story….Doc
Bless you Doc, great show, keep it up
Much appreciated…..Doc
❤️
God bless you Doc.
Thank you Scott for your blessing…Doc
I had a 1981 Super Glide...I sure miss her.
Me too Tim….Doc
Thank you for what you do. So many options out there for HD content these days, but I put yours at the top of the list. Your advice and tips have helped me greatly in properly maintaining my HD through the years. I hope to have the opportunity to stop by Low Country and shake your hand sir. Which one of your trainees has hung in there to take your spot when you retire?
I appreciate your kind words….Doc
Great memory whiplash, Doc! I, too, have 35 years on my job and 2013 Slim with a little "extra" added! Now I want a Pan and Shovel! Save some time to enjoy the ride-take care.
Thanks for sharing your story…Doc
I'll bet it may have been an emotional moment for you when you realized all those bikes were there in the shop at the same time !! And I'll bet again that maybe you just had to pause and reflect on all your years of wrenching on and enjoying those bikes. Coast to coast on an Evo! Makes my '85 FXRP smile!! Thanks for doing this video Doc.
You are so RIGHT👍…Doc
Awesome stories and background. I've been slinging Toyota parts for 35 years, just not at the same dealership
Variety can be a spice of life👍…Doc
Fantastic story.
Glad you enjoyed it…Doc
That’s awesome Doc congratulations.😎
Thank you Brett….Doc
Yes! Go to the Harley-Davidson Museum! It's not just for motorcycles...it's really a great historical and cultural mecca. One of my favorite places that I always visit when I go to Milwaukee. Couldn't agree more, Doc!
Thanks Toby for sharing your experience…Doc
Thanks Doc for all your videos and sharing your knowledge with us. I always learn something new with every video. Keep up the amazing work.
Thank you for watching Cubster….Doc
Mike, Congrats on 35 years at in my opinion one of the Best Dealerships in the Country thats a hell of a Career and you're a Great Tech and they couldn't have chosen anyone Better for the job of making these Video's, you do them GREAT, i miss Charleston and Low Country, Moved up to Massachusetts to move up to Assistant Service Manager, then Manager, in 2010 i had a stroke and retired, but i will always think fondly of my time there and just wanted to thank you for these video's love each and every one.
Thank you Bruce…Doc
Your a legend. SPORTSTER4LIFE ☘️ ☘️. I'm going to the Muesem in June, I'm taking my sporty over there from MPLS Minnesota.
Ride proud Irish Guy🍀…..Doc
mercy shake a goat! 35 years in the same dealership, God bless ya. i've owned pans, shovels, evo's, and twin cams, a 1948 indian cheif and a pile of other makes over my 55 years of avoiding cars and bad road conditions and spills, and i'm sure you have also. keep going never stop. your vids are info are correct. wish internet was around when i was 12 and got into riding it would have saved me time and aggravation, but looking back it was a learning school. i'm presently down to 3 bikes, 1 original 1977 shovel FLH, and 2 twin cams, all running and road reliable. good luck and keep-em coming.
Thanks for your support watching our videos. I bet way back you and I would have been great friends growing up…Doc
And also you are professional helping all of us making all these helpfull videos, thanks for all.
I appreciate you watching…Doc
What a great moment for you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for your dedication! Low Country is very fortunate to have you and your knowledge. It’s great that this dealership will still work on motorcycles that old. My local won’t touch anything over 10 years old. Congratulations on 35 years. Best of luck in your future.
I wish sometimes there was a 'love' button, because 'like' is ok but we need more!
You are to kind Glen….Doc
I never leave comments in CZcams, since the 1st year it began, but THANK YOU DOC for sharing your knowledge Bless YOU
I appreciate that Pete…Doc
Hello Doc, what nice memory lane to remember. Appreciate your history stories! Thank you very much..! Cheers..
Glad you enjoyed it Tim….Doc
Awesome!! Thanks for what you do
Congratulations on 35 years Doc. I watch all your videos and enjoy learning some new things from you. For now, I'm looking for them shoes.... lol 😆
Mike, your biggest fan.
😆😂…..Doc
Thank you for sharing ,Doc.
My pleasure Grunt….Doc
Doc Harley you are the man. Great story and love your videos.
Thank you kindly….Doc
Thanks Doc all real cool bikes!
Glad you like them….Doc
Thank you, Doc.
You are very welcome David….Doc
Those are some good looking bikes. The problem with my local dealer is that they don't work on anything older than about 10 yrs old.
Tune in, video coming on my opinion why…Doc
Awesome 👌 🆒️
Supercool collection, Doc! Even the "bastard child" shovelhead. It's a dream machine.
Congrats Doc.and more Vids God bless
Thank you for your blessing….Doc
Good memories Doc. Got the first Super Glide in 1971 because the dealership was sold out of Sportsters. Hooray for me .Still riding at 69 and now on my eleventh Harley. A Electra Glide Standard. Third M8 I have owned and they are the best in my opinion hands down. These engines have so much potential, as stock they run great! A little tweaking will definitely make it even better. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I like your video tips, no bs, just facts. I started my career at Harley-Davidson in 1981 before the buy back. “The Eagle Soars Alone”.
Thanks for sharing your story Randy…Doc
Thanks Doc!!!! When you were commenting on the HD Museum for a minute there I thought you were going to say they had a statue of you ready to go on display.... LOL Love the video and Thanks for the history lesson.
Doyle that was hilarious 😆….Doc
Thanks for sharing your memories Doc. Not many Harley mechanics with your experience left.
My first bike was a 1976 XLCH. Still have and ride a '97 Wide Glide. May the Good Lord continue to Bless you.
Thanks for sharing and the Blessing…Doc
Thank you for sharing this with us
My pleasure….Doc
That's awesome Doc! I have a 98 Evo FXDWG 95th Anniversary, 07 sportster, 14 twin cam Streetglide, 18 FLTRU M8, 2020 Streetglide M8 in our garage.., I know how ya feel!!
Very cool!…Doc
I had every motor hd made but the M8 I don’t have the money, still have my 1979 shovelhead superglide but my favorite was my pan also, it was a basket case that took me coast to coast with no problems just a lot of oil, wish I kept that one, we didn’t need windshields, saddlebags and phone holders, all we needed was gas and a few dollars, we didn’t even have rain gear we used trash bags and news papers ah the good simple old days
Thank you for sharing your Old School Story……Doc
If I am correct , there was only a production number of 801 of those “ Brewster green and orange “ art deco painted Heritage shovelheads in 1981 .
I remember going to my local HD dealership at the time ; in Brewster NY !
My father- in- law and I actually took it out for a test ride .
Nobody wanted to buy it from that dealership ! The owner told me that they complained about the color scheme !
I couldn’t afford it - I was 21 years old , and he dropped the price to $$7,200.00 !
I begged my father in law to buy it and that I’d pay him back , but he wouldn’t go for that deal , lol !
I’ll remember that for the rest of my life .
I remember factory installed black leather “ fringed “ saddle bags …
( do you have those ? )
Thanks for sharing your story. No we do not have this bike for sale or the bags….Doc
Great story doc,beautiful machines, may your career continue,regards Michael United Kingdom 🇬🇧 softail deluxe owner
Cheers my friend….Doc
Pretty cool video, Doc. Thanks for sharing a bit of your memories with us.
I am blessed too. I got to ride my '78 shovelhead just yesterday here in North Carolina!
Very cool!….Doc
Awesome channel!....I don't have a Harley (I own a Guzzi) but your passion is obvious and you earned another sub👍
I loved my 850T…..Doc
I have purchased the anniversary 120,tee shirt doc,regards Michael
A great purchase. You are part of the celebration 🎉….Doc
Almost done restoring a 86 FXWG! What a trip!!!!!!!!!
That’s a great project 👍….Doc
That’s awesome doc
We all appreciate you Doc, thank you so very much!
I appreciate that….Doc
Wow…that was awesome! Thanks for sharing that with us. 👍🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed it….Doc
That’s impressive
WHAT????? A dealer that has something more than 10 years old in the service bay????
Nice to hear the history, didn’t make it into the Harley world until after the shovel was cycled out. First Harley was when I came back from overseas in 87, bought a used evo sportster. Worst bike I’ve ever owned, but it planted the seed. Now I have a TC Electra glide and enjoy the hell out of it.
If work ever lets me have the time off, the coast to coast is gonna be done as well. Just want to get it done while I’m young enough to do it
DO IT👍…..Doc
Thanks Doc 😊
-Thanks Doc I appreciate your efforts and watch your videos all the time ! I refer to your 14 steps checklist whenever I'm getting ready for riding
Thank you…Doc
What an awesome video!!!
Glad you liked it Dave….Doc
Very cool!
Thanks Chad….Doc
Congratulations Doc, what a story. Beautiful machines. 👍🏻🇨🇦
Thank you for tuning in from the cold up north….Doc
Congrats.
Thanks Frank…Doc
Thank you for sharing more about yourself Doc! Your like family 😇
Beautiful bike too!
I couldn’t ask for a kinder brother…Doc