Dr. Mike Merkt
Dr. Mike Merkt
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Riding 3 Harley Shovelheads | No music ride to Naples Cars & Coffee
Took a ride to on the 3 bikes I have, all are shovelheads but each one is quite different, not just in style but also years, and how they ride. All 3 of them have different clutch/shifting set ups at that!
Instagram: @mikemerkt
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Видео

SmartCarb on a Shovelhead?! Backfires off the bike while I’m holding it
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Месяц назад
I’ve had a smartcarb on a dirtbike before and I couldn’t believe how well it worked. So let’s give it a try on a chopper!! IG: @mikemerkt
2024 Born Free Motorcycle Show | Sites & Sounds
Просмотров 2 тыс.2 месяца назад
This year I got the opportunity to go to the Born Free Motorcycle Show! One of my best friends Chris Milanowski was an invited builder and built an amazing WR/KR Flat track inspired bike. Was even lucky enough to meet some of you viewers! I was gonna add music to this video but thought having the natural sound was better IG: @mikemerkt
Polishing this Filthy S&S Super E Carburetor Off A Built Shovelhead | Step by Step
Просмотров 6772 месяца назад
Took a bit of time but overall I’m happy with the results! Fiber wheels - www.amazon.com/dp/B075C72PGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_WtyNYCHneVAlw Instagram: @mikemerkt
1967 Shovelhead FLH Almost Blows Up | Bearings Everywhere
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
While my dad was out on a ride with me his bike developed a really loud noise coming from the front cylinder/head. Was hoping a rocker arm broke or something simple but it was much more difficult than that. Instagram: @mikemerkt
SugarBaby Cycles Super Clutch on My Shovelhead | Super Smooth
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
Instagram: @drmikemerkt
My Jockey Shifter Almost Fell Off! 1978 Shovelhead
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
When I was going for a ride I realized that my shifter was basically falling off! Figured it might be a good time to replace some seals as well since I had to take everything apart. Instagram: @mikemerkt
Mama Tried 2024 | We had to carry my chopper up 2 flight of stairs!
Просмотров 2026 месяцев назад
Had such a fun time at Mama Tried! Ig: @mikemerkt
Chopper Gent Shoot | Bike Dropped for MamaTried | Cruise on '78 Chopper
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Had to go up to Plant City to drop my bike off by Eric who own FNA Customs & Morris Magneto since he's taking up to MamaTried for me! Erick of Chopper Gent magazine did a photoshoot of the bike and I tested out my new phone mount with a ride on my 1978 shovelhead chopper thru Naples! Instagam: @mikemerkt
1969 Shovelhead Chopper Kickstart Kickback | Time to get this handled
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Got these awesome boots and this jacket from jjperformanceclt.com Follow me on IG: @mikemerkt
1969 Shovelhead Chopper Show Bike at The Congregation Show 2023
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Was fortunate enough to be accepted into Prism Supply and Dice Magazine's The Congregation Show in Charlotte, NC this year! I thought it would be a good time to give a solid walk around of the newest bike I built, a 1969 Shovelhead Chopper. Has a bunch of handmade parts on it. Ended up taking home some hardware even! IG: @mikemerkt
Harley Shovelhead Stainless Foot Clutch Rod | Heavy Duty
Просмотров 22911 месяцев назад
Back in February the stock foot clutch rod broke on me about 2 hours away from home. I don’t like the chain look that most people run so decided to grab some stainless rod, a couple heim joints, and see if I could crest something better!
Shovelhead FLH Big Booty Buddy Seat | Wind Tunnel Testing
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Part 2 of installing the buddy seat on my dads shovelhead. Works awesome and we’re excited to take it on some two up cruises!
Shovelhead FLH Buddy Seat Install | Pt 1
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
We got this buddy seat for my dad’s bike a couple years ago for Christmas and we finally got around to mounting it onto the bike! Part 2 will be coming soon!! Instagram: @mikemerkt
1978 Shovelhead Chopper Oil Change Air Filter & Ride
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.Год назад
1978 Shovelhead Chopper Oil Change Air Filter & Ride
1978 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Chopper Gearing Change & Cruise
Просмотров 10 тыс.Год назад
1978 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Chopper Gearing Change & Cruise
Tom Merkt's 1967 Harley Davidson Shovelhead FLH...runs out of gas!
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Tom Merkt's 1967 Harley Davidson Shovelhead FLH...runs out of gas!
Mike Merkt's 1978 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Chopper
Просмотров 32 тыс.Год назад
Mike Merkt's 1978 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Chopper
Cutting The Stem on my 1978 Shovelhead Chopper!
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Год назад
Cutting The Stem on my 1978 Shovelhead Chopper!
Will my other Shovelhead Chopper start??
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Will my other Shovelhead Chopper start??
Chainguard or No Chainguard? Shovelhead Chopper
Просмотров 270Год назад
Chainguard or No Chainguard? Shovelhead Chopper
Are You Casted In Metal? How to Transform Yourself!
Просмотров 88Год назад
Are You Casted In Metal? How to Transform Yourself!
3 At Home Things To Better Your Nervous System
Просмотров 412 года назад
3 At Home Things To Better Your Nervous System
ADHD & Anxiety: is this the missing link?
Просмотров 342 года назад
ADHD & Anxiety: is this the missing link?
The Thing You Can’t Outrun This Halloween
Просмотров 192 года назад
The Thing You Can’t Outrun This Halloween
Rainy Day Blues | Stress
Просмотров 172 года назад
Rainy Day Blues | Stress
How Chiropractic May Help You
Просмотров 122 года назад
How Chiropractic May Help You
MYTH: Adjustments Grind And Crack Your Bones
Просмотров 143 года назад
MYTH: Adjustments Grind And Crack Your Bones
Chiropractic Care is Dangerous
Просмотров 283 года назад
Chiropractic Care is Dangerous
Decreases Inflammation: A Big Cause Of Pains
Просмотров 193 года назад
Decreases Inflammation: A Big Cause Of Pains

Комментарии

  • @WhiteNacho
    @WhiteNacho День назад

    Hipster

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt День назад

      I prefer yuppy but to each their own

  • @pietjepuk5427
    @pietjepuk5427 3 дня назад

    itr's not the ankle that's at risc. it's your knees .After 35 years kicking my shovelhead my knees are shot.Lignaments and cartillage. It looks cool and tough but believe me better use an electric starter. I'm rebuilding my kick only to electric this week.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 3 дня назад

      Totally hear what you’re saying! Have you looked into the Indian Larry electric start set ups? We have one on my dad’s 67 flh you’ll see in my videos and it works great! You can keep the tin primary with it

  • @sqd37l
    @sqd37l 7 дней назад

    a real beauty

  • @billmac3911
    @billmac3911 7 дней назад

    Nice clean lines on that bike. Looks well cared for. 👍

  • @williamgaze866
    @williamgaze866 13 дней назад

    What kind of seat is on the light blue one?

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 12 дней назад

      It’s a custom seat I had made when I built the bike 7 years ago

  • @danielburke4113
    @danielburke4113 13 дней назад

    Florida?

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 12 дней назад

      Correct, I’m down in Naples

  • @brandonmacon3317
    @brandonmacon3317 13 дней назад

    Now ya need an 81. First year Harley Davidson was back in action out from under amf. Shovel on 💪

  • @joejoemoonar
    @joejoemoonar 13 дней назад

    This is the type of content im looking for!!! I want a shovel so bad lol.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 12 дней назад

      Thanks!! Start scouring market place

  • @richardhier3847
    @richardhier3847 13 дней назад

    Camera is fine !!

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 13 дней назад

      Hahah thanks! I think so too

    • @richardhier3847
      @richardhier3847 13 дней назад

      @@drmikemerkt by the way I own a78 shovel. Great video and sharp looking Harleys.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 12 дней назад

      @@richardhier3847thanks, that’s awesome!!

  • @cornicheii2413
    @cornicheii2413 13 дней назад

    Camera is not in an attractive angle for the viewer, too low!

  • @zwastiunburzy3688
    @zwastiunburzy3688 24 дня назад

    Well, that don't seem right!😂👍

  • @oldskool2044
    @oldskool2044 Месяц назад

    is that a lowbrow wx split gas tank ?? looks cool !

  • @Cycult
    @Cycult Месяц назад

    Buddy seats are like bonds after bikeriders came out

  • @adrianfranco9397
    @adrianfranco9397 Месяц назад

    Great bike!!! what bracket you used to mount to 2 into 1 exhaust? I have the same set up but I’m having trouble finding the right mount bracket for the exhaust

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      Thanks!! I made a mount for the exhaust

  • @Yary20
    @Yary20 Месяц назад

    Hi, what fuel tank do you have on your bike? 3.5 or 5 gallons?

  • @user-gh2ff3yn4j
    @user-gh2ff3yn4j Месяц назад

    carb needs to be leveled.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      Correct, it will be level once I actually use it, just wanted to see if the bike would actually start with it before going any further

  • @arthurleino
    @arthurleino Месяц назад

    Very Interesting video. But I will stick with the Mikuni 38 VM Carb on my 83 FXWG.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      I would too, one of the best carbs around

  • @treycannon6783
    @treycannon6783 Месяц назад

    Thanks and it has a front brake looks like? I love these bikes, but usually no front brake. Yours has a clean drum look.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      Thank you! Yeah it has a front drum off a 70’s husqvarna dirt bike

  • @Subliminal3117
    @Subliminal3117 Месяц назад

    Subscribed, can not wait for if this is gonna work or not! I consider installing on my Ducati monster 900!

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      I'll keep you in the loop!

  • @megastick9324
    @megastick9324 Месяц назад

    You’d think a Dr would know to actually MOUNT a device that meters fuel before starting it up…

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      Legitimate comment. At the same time I didn’t feel like spending the money on the oil lines I like if the bike wouldn’t fire. Since I have past experience with the carb on a motocross bike I knew I’d be able to start it with it in the position so I could get an idea if it worked or not. Looks like I achieved what I was going for so…GO ME!

  • @davidetchellsetchells4692
    @davidetchellsetchells4692 Месяц назад

    Might i suggest, an intake spacer with 2 bolts on one side, and a short rubber intake boot with proper clamp bands next time before testing? That way you can lever the carb, and get float level correct and jetting correct for that engine👍 Its a great idea though

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      For sure! Gonna get different oil lines and a Branch intake manifold. With that being said there are no jets in the carb

  • @joezambrano9651
    @joezambrano9651 Месяц назад

    Right 👍 on brother sounds great nice bike.chops

  • @sleethmitchell
    @sleethmitchell Месяц назад

    heh, heh....

  • @jerrybigrig9475
    @jerrybigrig9475 Месяц назад

    😎👍😎

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      @@jerrybigrig9475 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

  • @rustythrottle5713
    @rustythrottle5713 Месяц назад

    I'm interested in seeing where this goes. Definitely need to level the carb, or the float will not operate properly. Good luck!

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt Месяц назад

      For sure! Wanted to see if I could get the bike to fire before I went further. Gonna get an old Branch manifold

  • @user-cm6oj1sc5t
    @user-cm6oj1sc5t 2 месяца назад

    I love your bike and you have really good energy...You understand the understated,sutle old school look. I wouldn't do my bike the same.If i were to do a project like yours, i would want your expertise ....Fantastic Paint... What kind of Doctor???? Be well God bless you,Enjoy...Thank you .

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Thank you, appreciate the kind words! I'm an upper cervical chiropractor

  • @user-ss9vm1gd6f
    @user-ss9vm1gd6f 2 месяца назад

    👍🏼 🇺🇸

  • @cintroberts6614
    @cintroberts6614 2 месяца назад

    It sucks that you had to ruin the cover to install this thing.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Yeah it did take quite a bit of grinding to make it fix and I ended up spacing the outer cover out on the bottom but it’s absolutely worth it for how well it works

  • @walterfechter8080
    @walterfechter8080 2 месяца назад

    5:57 - That slabside Shovel looks a lot like a bike that I built back in the late 1960s. That's a great road bike. Thanks, Dr. Mike Merkt.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Nice! Really cool bike, yeah what I liked about it is how great it looked but it also looked like you could ride it a lot

    • @walterfechter8080
      @walterfechter8080 2 месяца назад

      @@drmikemerkt That's exactly what we were after back then - rideability. Things didn't get crazy until after Hopper and Fonda's little motorcycle movie. Be safe.

  • @rogerjolly1063
    @rogerjolly1063 2 месяца назад

    I ran a riviera diaphragm clutch on my 80* and love it….definitely need to try one of these on my 74

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Yeah it's a game changer and a pretty ingenious design that's super easy to install

  • @frankdonaldson6210
    @frankdonaldson6210 2 месяца назад

    You did a great job

  • @shameless6963
    @shameless6963 2 месяца назад

    It's not a dirt bike so I wouldn't worry about that air filter. Got something similar on an old sportster i have and it works fine

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Understandable for sure

  • @Anuskasv0
    @Anuskasv0 2 месяца назад

    That's a badass chop right there buddy 👌

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Thanks! It’s a blast to ride

  • @blanbec14
    @blanbec14 2 месяца назад

    I like it more manly.

  • @listenact
    @listenact 2 месяца назад

    So much nice work on this bike, looks great!

  • @travelingmonkslife9560
    @travelingmonkslife9560 2 месяца назад

    I love vintage Harleys BUT the buddy seat seems to sit too far forward (over the tank) for my liking. As a long legged individual I would feel cramped and with a wrong center of gravity. Did you find you had to adjust your riding style even when riding solo?

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      When I ride solo I’m definitely sitting more in the middle of the seat

  • @MidnightExpressMC
    @MidnightExpressMC 2 месяца назад

    Good stuff 👍 👍 Caleb would probably call that carb the one thousand dollar carb 😝 …at minimum. But yes, still worth every penny of time spent on it considering the alternative. Two questions: 1. What do you, good doctor, think about initially using a sonic cleaner in order to get much of the crud off, thereby lessening the time spent on initial grime removal? Seen the old gray-beard, Pacific Mike, applying the services of his new one to great satisfaction recently. 2. What about just using the nifty little Dremel? It seems as though the Dremel “OEM” collar, utilized on THE actual Dremel would maybe be less of a threat in regards to nicking the surface than that adapter set-up. It somehow seems as though that Milwaukee unit, as nice as it is, is a little more cumbersome to handle for finesse work than a Dremel would be. It’s just a thought. Lookin’ forward to the progression of the slow-build 😎 From Southern California ~ Ride Forever! 🦅

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the kind words! You’re definitely right in regards to both those points. At some point I’m sure I’ll get an ultrasonic cleaner and an actual dremel would for sure be a bit less sketchy to work with. I debated getting one for this project but since I don’t need a dremel very often I went with the little adapter piece for my Milwaukee tool instead.

    • @MidnightExpressMC
      @MidnightExpressMC 2 месяца назад

      @@drmikemerkt Onward and upward! 👍 😎

  • @rhett4027
    @rhett4027 2 месяца назад

    Interesting content. Vlogging is not easy. When envolved in education and teaching going through teaching curriculum it is important to learn speech. It takes practice. Fishing out all extraneous word whiskers will make your presentation easy to listen to and suited to the task.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the tip! Totally hear what you’re saying, content for my day job is a lot more polished as this was very much so going with the flow and documenting the journey as it unfolded as you can see

  • @glennstatham960
    @glennstatham960 2 месяца назад

    Might be time to invest in a buff and some cloth wheels and compound. Looks good, but so much fiddly work.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      For sure, I don't have the room in my current garage, we're working to hopefully be able to buy something bigger somewhat soon.

  • @shameless6963
    @shameless6963 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful ride Doc. Got a '77 FXE. No where as clean as yours. Yours looks and sounds great.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Thanks! Appreciate the kind words

  • @jimhmod
    @jimhmod 2 месяца назад

    Do you know any carpol tunnel surgeons, LOL??. Nice work on the shorty!

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Thanks! Where about are you located? Just a few weeks ago I was talking to a friend about getting the procedure done actually

    • @jimhmod
      @jimhmod 2 месяца назад

      @@drmikemerkt I'm in M'boro Tn, Mine CT isn't that bad except when it is. I was implying that you would need one soon doing that hand polishing-----and I was right LOL!!

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      @@jimhmod😂😂😂 I got ya now!

  • @capnstarbucks
    @capnstarbucks 2 месяца назад

    I had clearance issues on my clutch and outter cover with my primo clutch. I put a cork primary gasket on and it spaced the outter cover enough to eliminate my rubbing issue

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 2 месяца назад

      Good idea! I ended up spacing the bottom of my cover out a bit and that solved my issues

  • @joejunior1974
    @joejunior1974 3 месяца назад

    Great looking bike! Thanks for sharing!

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 3 месяца назад

      Thanks, appreciate the kind words!

  • @panheadsforever74
    @panheadsforever74 3 месяца назад

    Take off the windshield, look so much better.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 3 месяца назад

      Hahah, I love the windshield, it’s classic!

  • @lambylambcurly
    @lambylambcurly 3 месяца назад

    I’ve been going through a lot of symptoms since 4 years fatigue, adrenal issues etc regular tests all normal. Will thermography help find how adrenals are working?

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 3 месяца назад

      I’m sorry to hear that, thermography will not specifically tell you that but it will tell you how your nervous system is working which has a big impact on the adrenals

  • @roberthambly9926
    @roberthambly9926 3 месяца назад

    Love the Buddy seat I think they should bring it back.

  • @TheZl9000
    @TheZl9000 3 месяца назад

    I think you may have some more work to do. That motor is knocking harder than a jehovahs witness

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 3 месяца назад

      😂😂😂 in the video it definitely sounds that way. Time will tell hahah

  • @whip-its_dad4239
    @whip-its_dad4239 3 месяца назад

    Kudos to you for even attempting do do things to that bike that I would never try . Timing , adjusting the pushrods and disassembling the oil pump . Bet those lifters were cheap ones made by that big after market parts supplier on the east coast .

  • @robertorrison6664
    @robertorrison6664 3 месяца назад

    Had the same thing on a 66 might as well pull the motor you've got metal in the lower end bearings

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 3 месяца назад

      You’re probably right

    • @scottkinkead6324
      @scottkinkead6324 2 месяца назад

      No probably about it you've got bad shit everywhere ​@@drmikemerkt

  • @stephen7061
    @stephen7061 3 месяца назад

    Your breather is not timed correctly, it's one tooth off.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 3 месяца назад

      Correct! What I forgot to video is at one point turning the bike over to make sure the oil pump was hooked up correctly the cam came out of the hole. So I retimed everything and fixed that! Good eye on that, because it was indeed 1 tooth off

    • @jimhmod
      @jimhmod 3 месяца назад

      It depends on which breather gear specs you use, HD or S&S Cycle. S&S Cycle changed their numbers about 20 years ago but they also make their own breather gear which is a slight improvement over the stock one and has an oblong hole in the back area compared to a round hole on the oem version. I've tried both set of numbers and really haven't noticed a difference but they were on decidedly different engines builds. If you end up with some oil vapor spitting out of the vent line you may want to revisit the situation.

    • @drmikemerkt
      @drmikemerkt 3 месяца назад

      @@jimhmodthanks for that info! Actually my pink bike is always blowing a little bit of oil out of the vent line getting oil on the frame. I’ll do a double check when I do some maintenance/take the cam cover off.

    • @jimhmod
      @jimhmod 3 месяца назад

      @@drmikemerkt FYI- www.sscycle.com/docs/default-source/instruction-sheets/51-1038_degreewheel-kit_20060418.pdf?sfvrsn=4