BUILDING A CHOLO SOFTAIL USING UNIFORM PARTS & ACC.
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- čas přidán 30. 01. 2021
- Using cyclesmiths pedals and pegs, I was able to match by floorboards for a super clean look. Very happy how this came out!
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I've got to trust this guy's artistic advice. His video's cinematic quality is top notch.
Inspirational, i just bought a 2011 softail deluxe with 7,300 miles on it. Cant wait to start customizing.
Great enthusiasm! Love it! Keep those high production videos coming!
Awesome advice man. LOVE the look of those studded petals & floorboards!
Thanks man, yeah the studs really set the look, and the quality is top tier.
Sweet ride!!
It's a fantastic motor video.
Have a nice Tuesday.
👍👍🤙🤙🤙👌💯
Watchin in Ireland, currently making a 94 Road King into Cholo, using your videos as inspiration. Best videos there is out there right now.
Thank you, I appreciate the support. Much more content to come before the end of winter.
Always enjoy your content! Super awesome videos my guy! Looking forward to more
Damn it! I hadn't even noticed the little hump in my forks until you mentioned it! I did the 2 1/2" cartridge drop but the hump is just below my beer cans.
looks great!
Really nice opening shot(s) -- really good looking bike.
burning through all your content fast! Amazing work, looking forward to a new video!
Sweet ride bro.
The Cholo is looking Good John.
100% agreed, buy the best you can get, better to wait, save and get exactly what you want rather than settle for something second best
Great video!
And the hits just keep on coming! Nice job. I will meet you this summer!
Haha, thanks Frank. Wish it was warmer so I could've gotten more riding footage.
19, you’re braver than I!
AMAZING film!!!! Great advice at the end, I'm building up my 2001 Road King and I'm heading your advice and gonna buy what I want from jump.
Great pep talk mate!👍your absolutely right,get the right part once👌what’s another week or two of saving and sourcing what you really want🧐
I don’t know about anyone else but I find it so bloody hard to decide as there’s so many goodies out there to choose from🤪🥴😂😏😉
Nice start off to the vid too👏loving the drone shots💯Keep up the good work n Cholo on🙌😎
Gotta admit this bike is not my style but you can see how much work has gone into it amazing job. The camera work and vide production unmatched better than the subject.
Bike looks so sick, been following for a while man. In the process of choloing out my heritage. You're spot on with buying the parts you want the first time, there's a few things I got cheaper that I want to now change, like my 14" bars, going to some 16 gangsters eventually and just ordered 36" Samson pipes.
Thanks Chris, yeah I learned that the hard way. And I still make that mistake from time to time. Thanks for the support bro, and good luck with the heritage build. A few big items coming before spring.
Great video much love from North Korea👍
Your vids are dope my guy! Really looking forward to my own build!! That song at the end kills!!! That little drop said it all for me... I f^*ks with you!!!!!
Great Video.
Great video.
Getting heritage turning it cholo soon! Your videos help a lot thank you!
Love the videos, 19 degrees awesome just make sure to get the road salt dust off right away. Cheers
Thanks man, and yeah it was definitely a cold day to ride.
your soundtracks are really good
Your cholo built is SIK!! 👊🏼
Jus wanted to say great vids bro. Lot of effort put in. Keep em coming. Watching in Australia
Got to say, some of the best looking cholo's I've ever seen were Australian built. Thanks for the support!
Awesome bike bro..from Stockton CA carlos
I'm in love with your bike, as soon as I finish mine I'll send you pics. I started to follow you at IG
Thanks Ray, I want to see it
Great looking sled. Watching the progression of your machine inspired me to rework by softail. I love the Cholo style and have geared that direction with my own twisted style. By the looks of your page, you've directed and inspired quite a few of us by documenting your build. Thanks for the great info and keep up the great work. Wondering if your friend finished his rebuild out?
Is there a button to simply like ALL your vids? Great stuff!
Haha I wish, thanks man. Working on the next one now
Your bike looks really nice. Ever thought about installing a round crash bar and the rear rounded crash bars. I’d do a engine chrome kit too. That would really get heads turning.
Great stuff. I would hate to have anything similar to a riding season btw.
Totally agree about buy it first time, ive been guilty of this myself, as for my build John, "still" waiting on the wheels, only another month fingers crossed before the end of Feb. However the Samson pipes arrived 🙉
We're all guilty of it. Hopefully those wheels come on time. Waiting on parts is like a "watched pot", and good luck with the exhaust install
You should add the cuztomkrafts bullet style tail lights! It would look gnarly !
It’s badass only thing missing is the bomber siren
Already been eyeballing it. I think it's called a wolo horn by FA siren
Thanks u Brother for the knowledge and it's the answer I've been looking for .
Glad it helped!
@@JETFILMCHANNEL it dose I have been buy parts after parts and don't look right and didn't really understand but now I see what u mean . My next buy is 6 in stretch rear fender
Nice, the stretch is essential for a full build. Mine just arrived a few days ago
@@JETFILMCHANNEL please do a video on how to put the rear fender on there alot of guys out here that intimidated and not sure if they can do it right . But having watching ur video it east our mind a little and give us the confident to do tackle with it ourselves.
Will do, I'll see if I can get filming started this week.
$1k worth of floorboards and pegs! I love the look. I want to upgrade and build a cholo, but my Sportster cost me $3k. I am way too frugal for that. Maybe I can build a barrio.
Fire
Chollo...the MOVIE.
You should really check out the Thunderbike Cholo Builds, they are insane!!!
Yeah I've seen their whole gallery. Some of the nicest builds I've ever seen.
Legit!
Nice
I ride down to those temps but not on a Cholo
I got my FLHR with windshield and full leather and heated gloves .. those little hand shields too.. and I crack out the full helmet and balaclava. Hwy blasts on the way to work .. ppl think I’m nuts
Yea yo bad bro.. -
19 with bars and no wind protection
I've always wanted a bike but could never find a style of build till I saw the Cholo but do have a question i was gonna paint the bike emerald green with brass or Bronz pin stripes would black chrome clash with the primary choice of color also plan on having brass or bronz throughout the bike
Also where would you start first ? Handle bars and work your way down ?
Gotta switch those mirrors!
Agreed
Nice 👍🏼 do you have a video on rims ? Exhaust
Yeah, I did a film on the wheels back in September
Bro I want to buy a 2nd hand softail deluxe here in Australia but unsure whats classed as to many kms or in your case miles for a bike to have been ridden.
Hello. I've been looking for your saddlebag install through your videos. I have a FLSTN. Did you use new hardware for your install, what sizes?
Nice build , badass video editing. What editing program & cameras are you using ?
Filmora for the video editing and Audacity and FL studio for the audio editing. Cameras are an assortment of go pros, panasonic vx870, panasonic dvx200, DJI mavic pro.
But let me tell you, equipment only gets you so far, imagination is 90% of the game.
@@JETFILMCHANNEL thanks man. Really appreciate the response. Nice work. 👊🏽
Great videos! I watch them all, I don't own a deluxe but a 2015 softail slim with heritage style fenders. I have been checking out Cyclesmith thanks to you and love them. I will go with the waffle style but a little bummed they only have floorboards and break pedal but it's a good start. I would really like you to critique my bike is there any way to send you a few pics and hear your opinion? Let me know what you think...
Can I ask how you found those CS rear pegs, I see they are not an angled bracket like the HD ones, I note you seem to have placed a bolt and lock nut where these connect to the bracket. Does the oem washer not hold them tight and you find them fitting loose and falling down? Thanks for the vids btw-great content.
They sell them on the CycleSmiths website. Also good eye on the clevis connection bolt and nut. I find that the OEM style connection (pin and spring washer) don't work very well. They allow the pegs to move TOO freely, especially after years of use. The bolt and nut solution adds a level of "tightness" to the up or down position that the pegs are in. In other words, it takes a lot more force to move them, which I like.
As far as the peg mounting brackets (which connect to the frame) I found them on Ebay. A much simpler design than the angled ones and a fraction of the price. Frame bolt comes with the bracket and I used 2 nuts (tightened against each other) on the inside of the frame to hide the excess bolt threads and provide additional fail-safe security.
Mine I went retro old school got harleys heritage style floor boards with black rubber foot pegs and shifter and brake pedals got their nostalgic air cleaner cover gonna do dna wheels this year and white walls chrome the front end out next year about have to leave stock ride height I live in southern Illinois way to shitty roads to have it slammed and ride 2 up a lot with my olady but when riding by myself it’s solo time most everything is quick detach
Hey so are your passenger pegs permanently like held on by the bolts or do that also fold up?
the shot of your exhaust with each puff coming out of the pipes is fucking cool.
Also, quick question. What's the difference between cholo and vicla?
Also damn riding in that weather ?
I looked it up and that was like -7°C ? The coldest I've been riding in was 2°C
Right now it's 0°C,32°F for u :D
But I saw it will start to warm up soon, might get back to riding this month 😁
I don’t know what’s better your bike or your videography?
Fucking love this cholo !! I never see any close to this in Australia
Bro, there's some really cool ones in oz. Melbourne has a few. Check out aussie viclas insta page 👍
Haha I've been on that page DOZENS of times
i remember seeing your video about your wheels, did you have to do any modifications to fit the rear 18”?
Nope, no mods to fit. Just like the 21 in front
The white grips are wonderful. Where can I find them?
Biltwell makes those grips
Looking forward to your next videos. I know you’re waiting on stuff. Do you have a hard time keeping the white stitching white on your seat?
Nah, the stitching seems to stay white. I do throw some general cleaner on the seat every now and then though, but the stitching is very resilient. Stained it once from a fabric bleeding color when it was raining, I just rubbed it with some simple green and the white came right back.
@@JETFILMCHANNEL thank you, I love that seat I just ordered one from lepera it’s going to take six weeks. I have another quick question for you I noticed you kept your stock pully, when you put on your 18” dna wheels did you have to get a pully spacer as well? Thanks again for your time.
18” rear wheel
Didn't require a spacer to my knowledge. I had the shop mount and balance the wheels. They didn't mention anything about needing a spacer.
Hey brother love your bike. I am building a 2001 road king in a similar fashion. I had a question though what rims are those?
These are DNA mammoth wheels. You might want to look at some of my recent videos. I'm currently modifying a 2002 King, might help with your build
Good job again!! Are those builtwell grips?
Yes, I love builtwell grips
@@JETFILMCHANNEL I just bought a set but until this video never noticed yours. Good choice
Hello I really enjoy your videos and sweet bike! What size banana boards did you get? Are they comfortable and how is the rubber wearing on them?
Thanks, the boards are 19" and they're holding up great. Although i haven't put too many miles on them this winter. I'll definitely put them to the test this year though. Thanks for the support!
How much longer are the floorboards compared to stock?
About 5"
What kind of speedometer/tachometer is that in your bike
Hi I see a docking kit for bags. Do you run bags and if so what ones🤘
Haha oh man, I knew someone was going to notice that. It's a docking kit for a tour pack for my long haul rides. Going to do a film on that soon.
? When did you repaint your scoot and who did the job looks great.
March 2021. Made a video on it. CCR did the paint
@@JETFILMCHANNEL They did a fantastic job!!! I am thinking about copy cat that on my 2002 Heritage {it is vivid black now}
100% on the money. Without theme all you have is a collection of parts.
Truth
Man you got some money. I'm a broke Boi and ride a vulcan classic that probably cost as much as what you just installed on your bike
Check out Kuryakyn heavy industry mirrors. Tell me what you think.
So I'm not a big fan of Kuryaken, but I checked them out because you asked and I've got to say the mirror design isn't bad. What I didn't like was the mirror stems, they were a little too funky for me the way it splits into two. And then there's the typical Kuryaken absurd price tag
Where did you get the leather pice that’s behind the seat?
Here ya go
www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Softail-Road-King-Seat-Rear-Fender-Leather-Mini-Bib-Protector-27399-/303821870850?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
What kind of mirrors do you have? Any pics?
The mirrors currently on the bike are some $25 ebay 3" mirrors. I would recommend going with something nicer. These have lost their luster with me, so I finally just ordered new mirrors.
Love the bike what bars are on it?
Thanks, they're Carlini gangsters 16"
@@JETFILMCHANNEL I asked this before watching all you videos. Thanks for the response. Love you edits. The videos are dope.
How's the grip on those floorboards?
The grip is great. Hot, cold, dry, wet. Reviews will say wet grip is poor but that isn't true.
Quick question bro , do you have the original kick stand or did you swap it out ? I lowered my bike 2” front and rear and sits straight doesn’t seem sturdy with the kick stand
Yeah, original kickstand. It's fine on level ground but it the ground is canted, even slightly (out of favor for a sturdy lean) then I have to reposition the bike. To me, it's a small price to pay for the lowered look. And I actually prefer the bike being more straight up than leaning way over. It just looks better and it helps keep the front wheel straight more so than if it were leaning over
@@JETFILMCHANNEL okay , the only way for my bike to stay up is if I turn my bars right and it’ll stand straight if I turn the bars left it won’t stay up it’ll tip over , do you have the same issue ?
That's kinda strange, mine won't stay up if I turn it to the right. Fine to the left and straight
@@JETFILMCHANNEL okay I think mine is the same lol i don’t know my left and right .. alright then just making sure it wasn’t just my bike thanks bro !
How did you lay down your license plate? Is that the stock tombstone tail light?
I got a laydown frame which attaches to the stock taillight. Very easy, and it looked so much better than the stock 90 degree frame
@@JETFILMCHANNEL Tyhanks
How tall are your handlebars and what brand did you buy?
They're 16" Carlini's on 2" Carlini risers
Question bro, what size apes you using and what kind of headlight visor do you have?
The apes are 16" on 2" risers. And the headlight visors I think I got on eBay for about $50, 3+ years ago. Don't spend big money on visors, the cheap ones are the exact same without the markup.
@@JETFILMCHANNEL I got some off eBay but they looked terrible. I got some from Harley I’ll probably put them on this week at some point
What was wrong with them?
@@JETFILMCHANNEL they were too big. Like didn’t fit at all lmao
Hey remind me what grips you have? I know you had it on on one of your videos, but I can’t remember.
In this film I'm using biltwell grips
What helmet are you using in this video?
Not the exact one, but the same style. They're called novelty helmets. **Not DOT approved**
www.ebay.com/itm/Eagle-Novelty-Flat-Black-Motorcycle-Half-Helmet-Cruiser-Biker-S-M-L-XL-XXL-/183772128659?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
its getting nice out bro, any new mods to the bike? about due for another video! keep em coming
Tons and tons of new mods. Just waiting on the fenders and tank to get back from the paint shop, been there since early Feb. Filming starts in early April
@@JETFILMCHANNEL tell me you did the stretched fenders... no wait, don't spoil it. awe man I cant wait.
Put it this way, you won't be disappointed.
Nice ❤️ 🔥
Ehh... those “highway/driver pegs” gotta go man. Makes it look too busy-too much rite there in that immediate area (at least in my opinion), [&no one runs them on the dozens I know personally]. And this is the home & epicenter of the ‘Vicla Style’ bike.
Definitely a Gorgeous GORGEOUS bike tho brother. 🙌🏻. Good shit!
Check these tail lights out Custom Krafts there so bad ass
Seen 'em I definitely dig them. Might be a thing moving forward.
Best looking bike on the CZcams. I never thought I’d like chrome and those stupid pipes. But OMG do I LOVE the way your bike looks.
Thanks Yuri. The pipes are a love/hate it for many people.
@@JETFILMCHANNEL As you said in your video, you've got to know what you don't like. I think for me, pipes extending too far back are not the way I like it. But on your bike, they are just right. I think I'd have them just a touch shorter. If that's even possible. All in all now I think that I do want to have two Harley's keep my Road Glide and sell. my street bob and get older delux, like yours and go Cholo.
What year is the bike?
2013. Have a look at the more recent videos on this build. I went all the way with it
Love the bike ! I just bought a 2011 Deluxe that I want to go cholo with and I’m only watching your videos because you have the style like I like ! Plus I was born in West Chester but Pa ! Lol live in Reading now . But anyway starting my build as we speak and thank you for the great ideas ! I’m stuck between the mustache crass bar and the full one . My road king has the full one so tho king mustache for the Deluxe! Any thoughts ? Mine is candy rootbeer light and candy rootbeer dark .
Ive noticed youve got shot of the rear crash bars? Personally I like them and will be fitting some myself, but I know why you'll have taken yours off, well I think, youve got a full size on the rear and a mustache on the front, you can if you prefer the front style more get a mustache rear to match up unless you just decided away with it 😅
Good eye, I did take them off. They stuck out way to far for my taste. I'm toying with the idea of cutting and re-welding about 3" of the horizontal sections to shorten up their wingspan.
And i wasn't aware of rear mustache crash bars. The only other bars I've seen were the much different looking linby bars.
@@JETFILMCHANNEL why don't you sell them off to Sam? You'll prob only regret cutting them up as welding them now will probs just burn the chrome...
Check out IG, there's a lady called Ms Peechiii. She's got a set on her Cholo, they look like a good match for your profile front guard 👍
I've seen her bars, those are the lindby bars, not a huge fan of the look. Sam's bike would probably look good with them if they fit considering he already has the bags which widen the rear, good suggestion. Modifying them is still on the table, but not a priority at the moment. Too many other mods happening right now, fenders, paint, air ride, pulley, cams, lights, trim, etc. Paint is holding up the next film, but they're going to be coming out quickly after that.
Need a new vid already,damn.
Working on it now
Jonesing for some Cholo! 😂
nice bike was thinking of building one but would be shit to ride on New Zealand roads
Build it, I'm sure New Yorks roads aren't any better.
I ride a 2019 softail deluxe cholo. Attention to detail is everything. I’m learning that now. Check your inbox on Instagram.
I do admit you do have one of the best clean looking cholos out there bro.
Thanks, big things happening soon.
You live in Connecticut? I'm born and raised in Greenwich. Now in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Westchester NY
Nice 👍🏼. So what’s next ? Did you decide on the rear crash bars yet? What about some hard bags ? The only set back on bags is you give up some lean angle but they do look sick tho. Out here in San Diego Cali it’s 68 degrees sorry not sorry Ha! Dope vid as always ✌🏼
I already installed and removed the rear crash bars but saddlebags aren't even a thought just yet. Lots coming up in the next couple months, like rear air ride, stretched fenders, new paint, engine work etc. Thanks for watching
@@JETFILMCHANNEL nice ! Yeah hardbags look sick not leather ones imo but cool looking forward to those vids.
Do you park that bike in your bedroom ? LOL GREAT JOB MAN
Haha the wife would get jealous
I have 99 softail can my be drop the same way you drop urs
Absolutely, lots of parts for that year, should be easy to find. Progressive makes lowering kits for the front and rear which will max out at 2 inches. But if you want to go even lower in the rear you might want to look at air suspension. Anything further than 2" in front is going to have to be air suspension or customizing Progressive front shocks
@@JETFILMCHANNEL I got air in the back but like I seen ur video that u wen 2/12 in the front whit the c clamp
Yeah, you can do that. And if you dont have enough c clips than you can use PVC piping instead. You'd just find the right size diameter and cut it to the size you want.
@@JETFILMCHANNEL thanks for the info your vicla is one bad cholo