Solo Road Trip: 1000 miles Home on a Forgotten Police Harley
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- čas přidán 26. 10. 2023
- I flew to PA to pick up the @BikesandBeards Police Harley from @The_Bearded_Mechanic so that I can practice enough with it to get my local police department to let me train with them. Can I ride this 900 lb bagger 1000 miles home?
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"Do you work for Sean?" "No... I'm Sean's boss." The was funny. I figured you'd run into at least one Bikes and Beards fan who knew that bike.
Classic…
Well played lmao
Haha, just what I was thinking, Doodle had a great answer 😂😂😂😂😂
That was awesome.
😂😅
Good for you Doodle! Didn't know you're Sean's boss😊
Shhh it's a secret...
Doodle you are inspiring me to ride again. I'm 71. Back in 1978, my wife had a really really bad day. I didn't know what to do. I asked her for permission to surprise her with a good thing on that bad day. We went to an elementary school yard and I taught her how to ride my motorcycle. She loved it so much and she has ridden for 44 years. Totally Awesome Channel. Proud of you and My wife riding into her 70's!!! I am subbed to your channel now. Thanks... old sam.
I’ve seen a few of your videos before but came here for this one from Craig’s channel! I just got done watching you replace the head gasket on it. It was awesome watching you learn how to do your own wrenching. It’s a great skill to have for sure and I hope you continue to learn more and more about doing your own repairs and maintenance. Not only will it save you a fortune but there’s not much that feels better than knowing you did your own work.
New CZcams channel COMING SOON: "The Little Brown Mechanic"
That's the beauty of the Harley motor, they're easy to work on
@@DoodleOnAMotorcycle 😂 😂
@@juliancrooks3031 they definitely are. And even though I’m not a fan of them I’ll give them credit that the newer ones from the last couple decades are ultra reliable for the most part. Long gone are the days of leaking oil and breaking down.
Ok, Mad respect for you! This is exciting to watch. I am sure many of us could only dream of such adventures. The people you are befriending, the memories you are making, and your sharing it all with us. You go girl!
I salute you Doodles. Nothing holds you back 👌. Lov the look of them older HD's by the way so good choice. In the UK we saw an hour long program about the Town that Brurned. So tragic and to think a whole way of life and a community lost. Looking forward to watching your training vids on your new ride. So in the mean time safe happy cruising Doodles 👍😊.
Nothing but RESPECT for you, you're awesome! It was good to see you traveling in my home state of PA. The roads suck but the scenery is great!
I was a young man on a new Harley near 40 years ago and hit many of the same spots. Enjoy the memories.
Love the collab with you and the Bikes and Beards/Bearded Mechanic dudes. I have been watching their antics for a quote a while. Bunch of great guys, but with the mentality of 9 year old boys. Your presence helped keep them in line, I am sure! Love the SHERF bike and props to ya for making the journey.
15:11 This is the part that got me to subscribe.
I ride professionally and since I am on and off bikes all day, many times I just leave my helmet on and walk around like that. When you said, "I'm just going to leave my helmet on walking around town looking like I came from outer space." I couldn't help but laugh out loud. I know that feeling very well.
This is the first of your videos I have watched since I just discovered your channel tonight, but I thoroughly enjoyed this and will certainly watch many more, I'm sure.
Great crossover with the Bearded Mechanic and thank you for sharing your journey. The whole "don't ride through Virginia segment" was priceless. Keep the rubber side down.
Thurmond, WV is cool. Glad you stopped there. It was once a busy place in the beautiful New River Gorge. I did field service all over the state and would do work about a mile from there.
And now you know why I like my Ultra so much. My wife and I can ride all day and not feel like we've been beat with a stick. I was also amazed that the Ultra didn't feel any heavier than my 72 Triumph when it was at speed. I parking lots it's a little heavier but out on the road it's just as nimble. Keep the good stuff coming.
Mad respect for riding that beast all the way home.
One of the best bikes for riding any distance, and you say "mad respect"? Top effort but really? I'd take that over a sports bike any time. Mad respect if she did it on a rigid or a sports bike, or a monkey bike. But go and ride a big bike a distance, see how easy it eats up the road miles.
@@duanecox4201 , you miss the point. She isn't a big, beefy biker. She is pretty small for such a bike. While I know a few women who would ride that bike, there are few her size. Thats a lot of bikes for anyone, especially someone like her.
I never said a thing about comfort. My 07 Ultra is one of the most comfortable bikes I own. Still, I wouldn't ride it from coast to coast, as HD makes crap bikes when it comes to reliability.
The HD bikes I've owned have been some of the most expensive to own, as they are always needing work. I've put so much money into my HD bikes to keep them on the road that I'm probably done with them.
I crunch serious miles every year on two wheels. I ride in almost any weather, and I scoff at those who are afraid to get wet. If you don't ride in the rain, then you don't ride.
Most Harley guys get offended when you put down their favorite brand. That's because their chromed-out trailer princess bike usually only goes to the local bar. They don't put any miles on them, so how would they know if it is reliable?
As for me, if I'm going more than a few states away from home, I'd prefer a Goldwing. You give me the choice of riding 6-8k miles on a Goldwing with 300k miles on the clock or a brand new Ultra, and I'll take the wing every time.
Just caught this on Craigs channel and had to come here to see your vid. So great to see you guys tackle this and great job wrenching! I think alot of us learned a thing or two.
It was so nice watching you and Lali putting down some miles together. It’s been awhile since your last journey together.
Always a pleasure riding with you, we always find adventures somehow 😂 even hundreds of feet underground apparently
I've been a subscriber for a while. I wanted to watch this video after I watched you repair the Harley by removing a bunch of stuff, then removing the cylinder head, replacing the head gasket, and putting the motor and bike back together. Very cool watching you gain good useful mechanics skills. Remember all of us don't remember everything we just learned, but we do gain some skills and confidence turning a wrench to do it, next time we have a need. The bike ran perfectly. Kudos to you Doodle. Mad respect!
Sooooo glad you made it home safe and no issues in VA!!!! I hope they were able to have the cruise control work while heading home..... gives a lot of relief on the wrist for sure. Have fun on the new war horse and be safe!!!!
CRUISE CONTROL FOR DA WINNNNN
Cruise Control is the biggest reason that prompted me to upgrade my HD - ironically also an old police bike. My wrists would get so sore after a couple hours on my old bike. I actually got to where before long rides I'd take Advil before leaving...
That was awesome places you stopped at to see ! Glad that trip went off good !! Thanks think that was as the bike I was interested in after their filming but I ended up buying something closer to me ! I’m glad someone is still enjoying them yet !!
Don't mind falling from your bike as much, as long as you don't hurt yourself, I get a laugh out of it all the time. BTW, I now watch your videos often as we never know what to expect on your adventures. Great job!
All it took was me looking up groms thinking about maybe getting one and I am back in Motorcycle Tube again. I haven't ridden in years, and never got 100% comfortable but your channel was always a good inspiration and makes me want to get back into it if I can just figure out how to learn without having a heart attack now that I live in a city. Maybe I should move to the suburbs lol
I love how much crossover there is between the motorcycle channels I watch :)
You don't quit. I respect that.
Great video Doodle. "I'm Sean's boss"🤣.
Your channel is very inspiring to watch.
I watched the Sturgis video and you put bikers in a good light also. Thx and keep it up!
Great video. Love Thurmond, love the ride through the holler to get there even better.
"I'm Sean's boss!" That was awesome! 😂😂
Hope you enjoyed PA Doodle, my family is from the "Coal Region" of PA. Love riding through our sections of the Appalachians!
Especially route 125! I love that road. I’m only about 15 minutes from shamokin so I ride it a lot. I’ll take it from shamokin to hegins it sometimes go all the way down to pine grove and then ride it back again.
@@cfltitan I’ll have to go out there! I’m south of it
The "Bolice bike" Lol the opening was so much fun. Another great vid Doodle
Very fun adventure and for us to get to watch. Love seeing collabs with Sean and Craig. God bless from Oklahoma!
this is cool and so cool to have you join up with Lali. that was a fun surprise part way into this video."I am Sean's boss" hilarious.
Craig is a hero.. 😊
I have a 2023 goldwing tour and you are so much of a better rider than me, I'm am embarrassed bc I am 58 years old, then again I'm not embarrassed bc you have put in so much work on your slow speed maneuvers and practice, soo, I've got to get some more practice in. You are well on your way, congratulations.
I love my Streetglide !! It's a rider for sure ! Just be safe out there especially solo riding
I SUB, & I would have left this with only my thumb up & no comment, but your conclusion brought me here: I ALSO own an older Police Harley that came from WA auction after its service. Only 14k miles- like NEW right? More than doubled those miles since, & MY rear shifter rattled off, TOO. Thanks for BRINGING IT like you do & bringing my smile as well.
That was awesome seeing you and Lali together again... You guys have got to do another joint video again. Neat video Doodle, as always...
You are so positive! I love your attitude! Good luck with the police bike.
Much respect to you, I love how you and fellow YT'bers have given this old police bike (paid for originally by tax payers) new life. Please keep it going.
Great video!! Love you working with Bikes and Beards and the Bearded Mechanic!
Thank you for sharing your adventure! Enjoyed watching both your videos on the Harley Police bike 🤩
Good Job Doodle! No Fear... That's the way to go thru life!
Great video, I work on those train tracks at Thurmond and travel through either west or eastbound daily. Thanks for putting the history of the Thurmond area out.
That's awesome you went to visit that burning town! I've always wanted to go see that! I'm a little south of pittsburgh so terribly far bar pretty far!
Thanks Doodle for the great story, Can't wait to see the next storys, probably tackling the turns and curves.
That's one thing about Harley's they were meant to run and hence I have been working on them for the past 20 years. Doodle the only reason you are tip toeing that bike is due to the seat if you had a low rider seat you'd probably be able to flatfoot but the police seat on those bikes are super comfortable.
"I'm Sean's Boss". that is Thug life right there... Great Video, Doodle! It's so interesting to me that we as humans vary so much in size. My issues with bikes are the complete oposite. I'm 6'8" and I'm having troubles finding bikes that will fit me. I'd love to ride a sportsbike or a smaller ~400cc bike, but I never will, because they can't handle my weight and/or are too cramped. Even really big Harleys and Gold Wings are too small.
I just found your channel. Very cool to see more people riding, especially ladies! My 15 y/o daughter wants to get her M-license, so I'll be helping her to go through the MSF course soon.
I have a '93 FLHTP that I ride regularly. Keep the dirty side down and enjoy the ride!
Bucket List activity is to see the USA on a bike, too. I'm 55 and not getting any younger.
I really think this is one of your best videos, don’t know why but it kept my attention.
Go for Doodle. Love to see you train with the motor police. I know you'll kick butt.
Wow! The Sherf T-Shirt looks great on both of us! Oh no! You drove through Virginia? 😱The reputation of the SHERF BOLICE bike precedes you. Sean's a great guy. He emailed me once and I've never washed my clicking thumb since.
Wonderful to see some of my fave bloggers doing X-overs. Like when Star Trek Strange New Worlds did a X-over with Below Decks. I love re-watching that episode. Live long and prosper!😀
Love it when you and Lali get together .. always a fun adventure
A buddy and myself rode our bikes down from where we live to see Centrailia PA in 2009. Quite a story for that ghost town.
Always wanted to check out Centralia, super creepy.
Heel shifter falling off is a good thing.
Enjoy the ride!.
It's always nice to see your videos. It was nice to see you close to my home area, Centralia is about half an hour from me. Ride safe and enjoy your ride.
Doodle, you should watch Bill and Ted at the circle K. You just made history in “something strange”. Soooo crazy it’s exactly Bill and Teds Adventure! That’s hilarious!
Glad I found your channel through Craig's video! You're doing some really cool stuff! Can't wait to see more. Enjoy the Sherf bike!
Saw you on The Bearded Mechanic. Came over to check out your channel. So, I subscribed and look forward to more videos.
16:20
hello fellow Defender!
Good Job! I watched the Bearded Mechanic video and came to watch you ride home. Good to see Lali too, btw. Well done. Two fingers down! Take care, ride safe!
Your "short rider tips" video was how I found your channel originally. Good job fixing it up with Craig! Enjoy that sweet bike, it is awesome!
Hey Doodle, like you-my sister is 5' 4" tall, she doesn't "feel" safe to ride a "big" bagger bike. I'm willing to have a lowered bike for to ride on. If she's like to go for it! I think to get a police (modified) bike for her would be great! Her husband rides-he hasnt had a bike of his own for the last 10 years now. Keep setting the standard for women to follow(blaze that trail), inspire young girls to get into MC riding & "well seasoned" ladies are NEVER too old to ride! Thanks Doodle, you rock the road! Doug🏍️⭐⭐⭐🎉👍🤓
So awesome to see you in my neck of the woods. I was so excited to see you in WV. You rock !!
18:30 “Strange things are a foot at the Circle K!” Gen X will see this and love life! It’s epic as she pans over the logo and almost recites “Bill and Ted!”
Doodle, I’m still laughing. Not only do you make me happy you make all of us out here happy simply because you are just a happy person…. It’s a true joy to watch you in your exploits on motorcycles. Anyways, be safe out there keep the rubber side up, and enjoy life to the fullest just as you are.
When I was a 15 year old kid (1966) I rode a friends old Police Harley with a tank shift and foot clutch. He was a small guy and never rode it, I road it all the time.... I think it was a 1958 model, timing advance on the left throttle that you better use to start it. It also had a friction knob on the triple tree to tighten up the steering for highway use and it worked.
Just discovered the channel and instant respect! I would have noped out of the metal bridge in the rain. The way they pull the tires as it is freaks me out.
Anyone can ride a new bike, riding a vintage bike is always an adventure.
Love the mini mic and hand, yeah I noticed!
You cracked me up on another video when you said “ it’s just the 3 of us riding home, me , the bike and a huge zit “ 😂😂. Now I watch for the trip and the comedy. Also cool town with the coal underground,, I’ve never even heard of it.
I love seeing my favorite CZcamsrs working together!
Enjoyed that one Doodle ! Every video you make gets better and better.... Keep them coming ! 👍👍
congratulations on new bike.
found you through craigs channel, great video doodle, I will be watching more, loved the silent hill movies and the game but i never knew it was based on a real town called Centralia 😮
now this is the collab i wanted awesome !!!!
Just found your channel. I look forward to viewing more of your videos. You are an inspiration. Ride safe. Regards from Michigan. Liked & Subscribed
It's awesome you made it to PA, Doodle! Not sure when you filmed this episode. I was riding around in those general areas within the last few weeks. VA is no fun. Bolice in that state have no sense of humor.
And who needs a heelshifter anyways! I have a very-high-mileage BMW R80RT from ´83 that could have been used in Police duty aswell. It´s tech is super simple, so it´s no problem to maintain and repair. You certainly feel it´s worn in many places, but I really love riding it. This summer I did a trip around the Baltic sea with it, some 5000km. In Finnland I had to change the left cylinder head, but what´s friends with garages full of parts are for anyways? Still came home to Bavaria, and had a blast! And you´re gonna have a blast on the old Harley mule, I´m absolute certain! Godspeed, Mam!
I watched you on bikes and beards. Working on a old police Harley bike . There i subbed to your channel thumbs up!!!!
stumbled onto your video...i liked it because I'm from the area not far from Centralia... had to go back and listen to your pronunciation of the gas station...Sa..no..co...but yours was cute also lol...safe traveling
Hey Carolyn, saw you in the Bearded Mechanic, and came over here. Great videos, I am going to keep watching really like your style of videos, also love that your family is from here (Dominican Republic). I don't know if you follow the car youtubers but also Fredy "Tavarish" comes from a Dominican family. I am very proud of you guys showing the world that we Dominicans can do good cars and motorcycle content. Pa' lante y sigue montando!!!!
I do and didn’t realize he was Dominican! 😃
You are really a unique lady, funny and a perfectionate wishing to learn everything. I have been watching you from the very beginning and all way looking forward to your next adventure.
"im sean's boss".. boss move!! Great footage, great ride. Keep the content coming!!
That bike is an absolute beauty, after you of corse. But really, she’s a beauty. I just love them. You treat her right and she’ll reciprocate ❤️
Well Done/bien hecho Doodle.
Craig is a great guy and apparently a heck of a mechanic too😮! Have a blast n ride it like ya stole it😂😂
Great video! Impressed with your film and storytelling abilities -- keep up the good work!
Very cool video. Awesome job working on the harley.
After fixing it with Craig.. Riding 1000 miles on a bike that Sean broke..
Nice!
I love that part where you say, "I'm Sean's boss".. the look on your face makes it believable.. 😂🤣
love watching this channel, and love you..
Ride on sister..
Afyer being subscribed to your channel for quite a while, you gave me a ❤ on my comment.. just wanted to say thanks for noticing me "Doodle".. 😊
If, by chance, you're unable to get any police station to help you out with that video, there are a few places here in Florida that run an advanced rider course that is basically the same thing. They run through the same exact course in some cases. I'm sure you could find something like that in Georgia as well.
"why can't people graffiti polite stuff" xD great vid, just popped over from watching on craigs channel of fixing the bike, owned it!
Awesome video, thank you!
Great job, well done Doodle, ride safe always😊
You are the happiest person ever I love the good vibes.
Just discovered your channel. What great content Doodle. I watched the videos of you doing u-turns, etc. I'm an old guy with a heavy bike and I need to follow your lead. Keep it up my friend.
This is such an awesome collaboration.
I’m here from Craig’s channel.
Craig is an awesome guy and a great mechanic.
When I got my Harley in the last century, I was excited, too, but I think I made different noises.