HEY! I get to be first on this one! How 'bout that?!? The first to tell Mike how much he is appreciated, and that we are grateful for the information. Very cool stuff, like a good book you just can't put down.
Prue gold Mike. The order of things, the dish soap, the ubiquitous white lithium grease (except on pancakes) all coming together in a great how too. Really enjoyed this one Mike.
Wish we all could afford an old bike but they don’t make antiques anymore. I love all the old stuff. So beautiful it’s amazing All we have now is cookie cutter crap. At least we can watch you and enjoy them this way
Determination gets it. The cool part about old bikes is they don't take up much space and they're found in the oddest places. People put them away and forget about them. The next generation comes along and finds them. They made a lot of them. Time and determination. The things that cost a lot, just take longer. I know it's not easy. Wasn't easy for me. It took all I could lay my hands on every time. It still takes all I have to keep them running. But, it's a love thing. I'm really pleased that you enjoy our stuff. Thank You.
I wish the plumber manifolds were as easy as the O ring to install. I reckon I had mine off 15 times before it went right!! The bottom bracket stud is also so much easier to do on a pan opver a knuck with the taller lifter blocks!! haha.
You've been with me (at least your videos 😂) for the last two years doing frame up rebuild of an 81 shovel. Thanks for for great teaching and keep the videos coming.
Learn something new (old) every time. This was when factory bikes were a joy to work on. Simple, the only sensor on those was the sense not to by a new one!!!
Carb & Manifold look so good. I love this bike.. A real machine of Beauty. Adding years of life to this Gem& miles of smiles to anyone lucky enough to be riding it. I love these older motorcycles. I appreciate these videos. Real Deal.
@@pacificmike9501 I thing transforming an old bike that looks externally scruffy into a mechanically sound runner is equally as satisfying as a mint rebuild. All that history absorbed into the patina need not be lost.
Mike thanks for sharing your knowledge & Mike the camera man thanks for you quality videos. After viewing your videos of the Linkert M74 Carburetor project, I located myself a M74 B for my 59 pan. Ride safe my friends.
Great videos Mike. I watch em in the morning while I'm having my coffee. A lot of the little "old school" methods you use bring back many memories. Thanks again, have a great day...
Mike, thanks for having Class, I totaly enjoy all your vids. I like to save up 3-4 so I can have a hell of a good Pacific Mike Time. you and George Bryce reall make learning easy...
HOWDY Mike, Pan-Head Intake Manifold install Thanks for the HINT on the GASKET MATCHING on the CARB to INTAKE throat & thanks for the HINT on bending the "T"-bolt to conform to the roundness of the intake ... because they CLAMP so tightly & so perfectly = these are the very SAME Stainless-Steel CLAMPS that I a) used on my John DEERE Exhaust & Muffler b) in my Shallow Well PUMP ... I was surprised to notice that the BRASS Carb Body was THREADED instead of NUTS on one side ! COOP ..................................
Your videos are calming therapy love watching how careful and methodical you do things your going to have this old bike running better than most new bikes
Another great video…Panheads forever! I get a little Bob Ross vibe…So relaxing. I have the same mismatched heads on my ‘50. Old school biker and I am still learning new tricks from Pacific Mike! I think my intake is leaking…
@@pacificmike9501 The range of ages explains why I didnt know about them, I am only 32. It looks like they hold up well over the years. Thanks for the informative reply Mike.
Thanks!! Spent the better part of the morning trying to find the magic formula here. I eventually got it but left the exercise thinking, "there must be a better way". I googled 'panhead manifold assembly' and found this. And yes, there is. A much appreciate technique! Thank you!
I think we're synchronized! I just put the O-ring manifold on a Shovelhead this morning! (I was blueprinting the rocker arms, among other things.) You can't rotate the manifold on Shovel like you can on a Panhead, though, that definitely seems to make it easier. Those aircraft clamps look pretty cool, but the stock clamps are just fine, too.
Hello Mike, Very informative AS usual!!!!! I had a spark knock under a load with My wife and I on our 69 flh If You recall its been ten Years ago i got ran over on it buy some punk ? it has the old STD cases Remember?. any how after replacing the front end and triple trees I played with the timing used octane boost fooled with different type plugs hotter and cooler played with the s&s jets ECT You get the picture. I finally took the carb off and made a block off plate and ran about 5/8 lbs of air pressure brought it up till all the valves were closed and soaped up the intake the o rings leaked like no tomorrow!!! i was running way too lean !!!!! I guess in the wreck they got screwed up my leg got burned BAD!! the bike must have ran a bit on its side or somthing i was knocked out and flying thru the air at the time ... I wanted to try the silicone wide bands they sealed every thing up and she runs great again!!!! Great Channel Love all the super tips and info WELL DONE!!! Take Care, bob
As us dumb kids in Eastern WA State in the 1960s and ‘70s co-opted the Indian word and turned it into something akin to “boss” (meaning “cool” or “bitchin’”), we would say; “Skookum!”
Hey Mike !!!!( all the mikes ) you guys do a bang out job , I wish I had an Ole Bike project, Or help someone with an Old bike looks like fun Today its crapy weather up here in Nor Cali ( just north of Sac ) its feels like it would be a good day for a bike job , or project out in the shop !!!
It is fun. I'm in SoCal, living in the foothills. Kinda cold and overcast. Dog wants to go for a walk. I had to tell her to wait 'til it warms up a little.
Nice to be here sitting on my porch in NE Texas, Tuesday and eating breakfast in balmy 81degree weather! Already knocked out 2 hunnydo projects,life is good. HD shops won't touch bikes anything "older" than '14. The "techs" don't know how & even if they did, the parts&service tools are long gone. More importantly, the "people"(gotta be pc nowadays) with that wealth of knowledge aren't being hounded to pass it on to the up and comers. In '81 the flat-rate was $32/hr. Mechs got half. Obviously quality is down & new prices in outer space. People that can afford them now in general don't ride them much, not like years ago. Nobody has NOS for "The Silent Grey Fellow," I get that. Now get this, AB is gotten the biz in a pickle right now so to make nice have gotten HD to allow the BAR & SHIELD on their cans of Piss. Woke&Broke? What the Hell.
Just a comment about the spacer: I have a carb body from my 1931 Henderson that was made with pot metal. It is complete junk, river bedded and separated metal all over from too much heat. A spacer may have prevented that if it were available in that era. You will find most Henderson's 29-31 have either Harley or Indian carbs. Prior to mid 29 the carbs were brass and much more stable.
Fun stuff. Thank You. As you can probably tell, I am a fan of Linkerts. The quality is superb, and I've tried to let the kids in on the fact that they are infinitely rebuildable.
Unrelated question: Where is the whirring sound come from in Pan/Knuckle heads. Is it from the primary belt, the Clutch hub, flywheel, front gears? Not that i'd want to change it, but It has been gnawing on me for ages, especially when I listen to videos of pans that don't sound like combines!
@@pacificmike9501 1960 fl, Timkens. But everything but the flywheels have been replaced. Belt drive conversion, re-routed breather, transmission bearing, racers etc. I have to agree that it is probably a symphony of moving parts and splashing oil. But it's still bewildering to me that jet engine effect comes from everywhere! Thank you for all your work, you have already won me dozens of arguments and a whole bunch of headaches!
Great video as always. I have done this a dozen times and I still learned something! Like, why use rtv when you can use white lithium grease.... Thanks Mike P.s. love the old school after market pan covers. Never seen those before
Great video - i have been strugling for two days trying to get a zenith carb and intake on my 1961 FL pan...now i see my problem : the O-rings im using are way too thin and disapearing into the gap. Thank you.
Mike why not use lithium white grease ? And where did you get that adapter from the screw on to the rubber o-ring one very cool? I could really use one thanks
Hi Mike I have a 1991 Ultra Classic Electra Glide I am restoring back to original after it has been Cobbled on by the last several people that have owned it.I noticed the handlebars have a air fitting left side and a little nipple on the bottom with a 6in of rubber hose dangling. Please explain this system
Air suspension. It is plumbed into the top of the forks from the "air reservoir" which is your handlebar. Quite often, people defeat them. Some like them and some don't.
Hey Mike, could you do a video on the Bendix Carbs. One size was on Shovels and another was on Sportsters. I have several that I want to try and rebuild. Thanks
Haven't touched one in many years. The instructions that come with the rebuild kit are pretty goo. Only major problem with a Bendix is the throttle shaft, being steel, as I remember, erodes and the body wears out where the throttle shaft goes through. I you have, or access to, a lathe and make for yourself press in bushings, you could save a lot of those carburetors. Although they do have throttle shaft seals, it doesn't keep them from wearing out. Again, no reason you can't do it.
'Ah, welcome to the intake tract, a drinking hole with class, we can serve you spirits all day long, 'cos the barman's made of brass!' (So sorry, it's been a long day, & thus far it's Meds. 1. - Lod. 0., so I'm hitting the early cocoa. Take care over there : )
Do you have any videos on how to build or rebuild the throttle? I’ve got a 45 I’m putting together and the wire keeps falling out of the handle bar throttle.
O-ring heads and manifolds are machined for o-rings. Installed properly, I believe them to be the best. Long about 79, Harley stopped machining them with a groove in both head and manifold. At that point the seals became a rubber sleeve, more commonly referred to as "rubber bands." I definitely prefer o-ring style.
Yes. It is its chemical makeup. It seals and lubes and protects. I'm sorry I'm not a chemist. I do know one who could explain it to me. I think I'll call him tomorrow. Check back in a week or so. I gotta check myself. I'm so used to doing things that work for me.
United clinic carburetor ticket to your Harley shop he had to clean that's how we did the Sportster when we got it it's clean it's running how you get the Florida idle down. Art. Mace
I'd say drag pipes qualify. But depending on the desired affect, there are lots of high performance exhaust pipes on the market. I think a two into one high performance pipe would qualify. That's an interesting question concerning a proper definition.
I love your videos! You make it so easy to follow along! Question: What’s the trick to removing the intake manifold from a 1960 Panhead? I got the clamps off. It rotates. Will it come off without removing the heads? All I want to do is clean it and replace the seals and clamps. Thanks!
Another excellent video You may have answered this question before Which Harley do you prefer to work on I have a 97 Heritage Classic with the EVO in excellent condition Or maybe you enjoy working on all Harleys and don’t have a preference Just a question I been meaning to ask
Good question. I really do like them all. But, I prefer to stay with carburetion over injection. Probably my age. When I started, there was Flatheads, Knuckles, Panheads and those new things called Shovelheads. That's really where my heart is. Then came the Evos. When I realized how many miles they would go without major repairs, I grew a real respect for them. So I guess it's kind of a mixed bag. But most of all, I enjoy working on a motorcycle that's been loved, well maintained and enjoyed by its owner.
Appreciate your answer I knew a local biker that lived for his Harleys and EVO was his choice His opinion was if it didn’t have a carburetor it wasn’t a Harley and he was more than happy to share that information with anyone
Everyone loves what they love. After working most of my life on all kinds of Harleys, i decided I really wanted to experience completely certain ones. That's what I've been doing. Just got off the phone with a good buddy. He's had a lot of late model stuff. He just bought a 67 FLH. He's so happy he can't see straight. To each his own. They all have their merits.
HEY! I get to be first on this one! How 'bout that?!? The first to tell Mike how much he is appreciated, and that we are grateful for the information. Very cool stuff, like a good book you just can't put down.
Cool. Thank You.
👍🙂
Congratulations ! It’s like a little victory being first to comment !
You shoulda been a singer. Or be an announcer. What a mellow voice ,with timber.
Thank You
Can't wait to hear it run Mike, great video....as always.....I think I saw a flathead in the background. We haven't forgotten about that baby. Lol
Me neither. This old Pan is for a friend in need. Can't always be selfish.
@@pacificmike9501 you are good man Mike. And he is lucky to have such a friend.
The road dog aka L.C. Looks better in every new video. Great work from both Mikes.
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Thank You
Prue gold Mike. The order of things, the dish soap, the ubiquitous white lithium grease (except on pancakes) all coming together in a great how too. Really enjoyed this one Mike.
Thank You
Have to admit, That carburetor all rebuilt and cleaned up looks sexy...Thanks Mike
Thank You
Nice work Mike there's nothing prettier than a freshly rebuilt carburetor all cleaned up and ready to go I say six kicks to get her started
We should probably get a pool started.
@@pacificmike9501 I'd throw a Fiverr in the pot for that...😁
Always love stopping by the garage have a blessed week my friends.
Thanks, you too!
Wish we all could afford an old bike but they don’t make antiques anymore. I love all the old stuff. So beautiful it’s amazing All we have now is cookie cutter crap. At least we can watch you and enjoy them this way
Determination gets it. The cool part about old bikes is they don't take up much space and they're found in the oddest places. People put them away and forget about them. The next generation comes along and finds them. They made a lot of them. Time and determination. The things that cost a lot, just take longer. I know it's not easy. Wasn't easy for me. It took all I could lay my hands on every time. It still takes all I have to keep them running. But, it's a love thing. I'm really pleased that you enjoy our stuff. Thank You.
I'm looking forward to hearing this bike running.
Me too.
I wish the plumber manifolds were as easy as the O ring to install. I reckon I had mine off 15 times before it went right!! The bottom bracket stud is also so much easier to do on a pan opver a knuck with the taller lifter blocks!! haha.
You've been with me (at least your videos 😂) for the last two years doing frame up rebuild of an 81 shovel. Thanks for for great teaching and keep the videos coming.
That's great. Thank You
Learn something new (old) every time. This was when factory bikes were a joy to work on. Simple, the only sensor on those was the sense not to by a new one!!!
Interesting
That carb is “a thing of beauty and a joy to behold”.
Good job!!
Thank You
Your the Man Mike
"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Rebuilding" should be the name of your next book😁😁
Thank You. I didn't write the first book. Maybe I'll write the "next" book.
Great video as usual. I know a lot of guys, including myself, that go to your videos when needing more info for our old bikes.
Good to hear! Thank You
Is that Palmolive dish soap? Softens your hands while you could a bike. Lol. Good job Mike.
I don't push brands, but my hands are lovely.
A thing of beauty to behold! Thanks again for sharing👍
Thank You
Thank you for sharing. Looking good, going together nicely.
Thank You
Carb & Manifold look so good. I love this bike.. A real machine of Beauty. Adding years of life to this Gem& miles of smiles to anyone lucky enough to be riding it. I love these older motorcycles. I appreciate these videos. Real Deal.
Wow. Thank You
Thanks for the soap trick when installing the o rings on the manifold. Never to old to learn something new .
Glad to help
Another great job, Mike. I like that little trick with the dish soap.
Thank You. Works for me.
Mike really knows his onions. Can't wait to see this pan when it's finished. The owner is a lucky man to have Mike working on it so methodically.
We're just gonna get it running. No frills, nothing major even opened.
@@pacificmike9501 I thing transforming an old bike that looks externally scruffy into a mechanically sound runner is equally as satisfying as a mint rebuild. All that history absorbed into the patina need not be lost.
Glad to see you back at it Mike. And I got a notification to boot!
Cool.Thank You
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Mike thanks for sharing your knowledge & Mike the camera man thanks for you quality videos. After viewing your videos of the Linkert M74 Carburetor project, I located myself a M74 B for my 59 pan. Ride safe my friends.
Thank You. Hopefully, you'll love it like I do.
👍🙂
Great videos Mike. I watch em in the morning while I'm having my coffee. A lot of the little "old school" methods you use bring back many memories. Thanks again, have a great day...
Thank You
Mike, thanks for having Class, I totaly enjoy all your vids. I like to save up 3-4 so I can have a hell of a good Pacific Mike Time. you and George Bryce reall make learning easy...
Glad you like them! Thank You
Always a pleasure to see a new video from Pacific Mike.
You've definitely done this before!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful work Mike, I can work on that kind of stuff all day long, it just makes me happy.
You bet.
Thank you Mr Mike your a great teacher.
Glad you think so!
Much better without the caulk and stuff on the manifold....its becoming a thing of beauty,Mike.....looking forward to hear it come to life
Thank You. Me too. Just doing a minor cleanup and get it running.
From the French "To know how to do" which is surely the essence of a mechanic. You bring me pleasure, you do. Be well!
Thank You so much.
Another good video. I can tell that you have done this before. You make it look effortless.
It's just not bad. Take it slow and enjoy it.
HOWDY Mike,
Pan-Head Intake Manifold install
Thanks for the HINT on the GASKET MATCHING on the CARB to INTAKE throat &
thanks for the HINT on bending the "T"-bolt to conform to the roundness of the intake ...
because they CLAMP so tightly & so perfectly = these are the very SAME Stainless-Steel CLAMPS that I
a) used on my John DEERE Exhaust & Muffler
b) in my Shallow Well PUMP
...
I was surprised to notice that the BRASS Carb Body was THREADED instead of NUTS on one side !
COOP
..................................
Yah, I love that old stuff.
Your videos are calming therapy love watching how careful and methodical you do things your going to have this old bike running better than most new bikes
I doubt that. But, Thank You for the vote of confidence.
👍😊
Another great video…Panheads forever!
I get a little Bob Ross vibe…So relaxing.
I have the same mismatched heads on my ‘50. Old school biker and I am still learning new tricks from Pacific Mike!
I think my intake is leaking…
They do. Ya just gotta redo 'em once in a while. Thank You
Thanks Mike, great video.
Thank You
That brass carburetor is really neat. I’ve only ever seen aluminum until now.
Harley used brass Linkerts from the 1930's all the way to 1965. They're great, rebuildable, infinitely adjustable carburetors.
@@pacificmike9501 The range of ages explains why I didnt know about them, I am only 32. It looks like they hold up well over the years. Thanks for the informative reply Mike.
Thank You. That was when things were meant to be rebuilt and rebuild kits included the parts that would wear (such as throttle shafts and bushings).
Very knowledgeable, love your yellow knuckle
Thank you!
Looking forward to the next ones, I also want to hear this motorsickle run. Nothing like the ol pan,
Thanks Mike
Cool. Thank You
I have a old shovel, what I learn the most is what and how a real mechanic looks like, thank you for that Mike it's very helpfull
Thank You. Glad to help.
I appreciate your eloquent way of speaking through the isolation 👍🏻💯thanks Pacific Mike
My pleasure
Love your videos Mike
Thank You
Hey Mike I just rebuilt my carby with your help. Really appreciate it mate. Just love watching. Thanks
Glad to help
Thanks!! Spent the better part of the morning trying to find the magic formula here. I eventually got it but left the exercise thinking, "there must be a better way". I googled 'panhead manifold assembly' and found this. And yes, there is. A much appreciate technique! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
This video brought to you in part from todays sponsor White lithium grease
Ya think?
Hello Mike ! Thank you for this video.
Thank You
well done mike good to watch as you take time and explain how to do it properly
Thank You
Love watching your videos Mike
Thank You
Wow....This is so neat and never seen anything like this ! Thank you for showing us and you rock!
Thanks for watching!
I think we're synchronized! I just put the O-ring manifold on a Shovelhead this morning! (I was blueprinting the rocker arms, among other things.) You can't rotate the manifold on Shovel like you can on a Panhead, though, that definitely seems to make it easier. Those aircraft clamps look pretty cool, but the stock clamps are just fine, too.
I'm afraid Harley used some pretty cheap clamps there. I just try to use really good stuff. No, you can't rotate a Shovelhead manifold.
Hello Mike, Very informative AS usual!!!!! I had a spark knock under a load with My wife and I on our 69 flh If You recall its been ten Years ago i got ran over on it buy some punk ? it has the old STD cases Remember?. any how after replacing the front end and triple trees I played with the timing used octane boost fooled with different type plugs hotter and cooler played with the s&s jets ECT You get the picture. I finally took the carb off and made a block off plate and ran about 5/8 lbs of air pressure brought it up till all the valves were closed and soaped up the intake the o rings leaked like no tomorrow!!! i was running way too lean !!!!! I guess in the wreck they got screwed up my leg got burned BAD!! the bike must have ran a bit on its side or somthing i was knocked out and flying thru the air at the time ... I wanted to try the silicone wide bands they sealed every thing up and she runs great again!!!! Great Channel Love all the super tips and info WELL DONE!!! Take Care, bob
Doesn't it feel great when you finally diagnose the problem and correct it? No fun like it. Ride safe. Thank You.
Must be awesome to have your knowledge
And I'm sure there's something you know well that I don't. If we all share it a little, we all learn something from each other.
What dish soap meets the EPA recommendation. Lol Love your shows Mike keep up the great work. Dish soap works great for a lot of things
Thank You. Yes it does.
Very nice tip on the carb brace!
Glad it was helpful!
Nicely done👍👍
Thanks 👍
A master class from a Master with Class. Thank you for this.
Wow, thank you!
Great series. On this old pan, thanks
Glad you like it. Thank You.
Must say, I’m a little jealous of this bike. Wanting an unrestored beautiful pan head real bad. Great job as always!
Thank You
Been trying to attach fuel lines in cold weather hair dryer warms them up and makes them more flexible worth trying with O rings when they are cold
Yes, or drop them in warm water (the o-rings).
Great videos cant wait to hear this run!
You and me both!
Thanks, you learned me something today
Glad to hear it!
As us dumb kids in Eastern WA State in the 1960s and ‘70s co-opted the Indian word and turned it into something akin to “boss” (meaning “cool” or “bitchin’”), we would say; “Skookum!”
Thank You. I'm gonna look that up.
Another excellent tutorial. Thanks Mike.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank You
Good work! Love the simple wiring harness.
Thanks! 👍 We'll have to add a little wiring. It has no brakelight. Only has low beam. Just a couple more wires. We'll probably replace what's there.
Hey Mike !!!!( all the mikes ) you guys do a bang out job , I wish I had an Ole Bike project, Or help someone with an Old bike looks like fun
Today its crapy weather up here in Nor Cali ( just north of Sac ) its feels like it would be a good day for a bike job , or project out in the shop !!!
It is fun. I'm in SoCal, living in the foothills. Kinda cold and overcast. Dog wants to go for a walk. I had to tell her to wait 'til it warms up a little.
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Mike..thank you for these very clear instruction videos!!
Glad you like them!
Nice to be here sitting on my porch in NE Texas, Tuesday and eating breakfast in balmy 81degree weather! Already knocked out 2 hunnydo projects,life is good.
HD shops won't touch bikes anything "older" than '14. The "techs" don't know how & even if they did, the parts&service tools are long gone. More importantly, the "people"(gotta be pc nowadays) with that wealth of knowledge aren't being hounded to pass it on to the up and comers. In '81 the flat-rate was $32/hr. Mechs got half.
Obviously quality is down & new prices in outer space. People that can afford them now in general don't ride them much, not like years ago. Nobody has NOS for "The Silent Grey Fellow," I get that.
Now get this, AB is gotten the biz in a pickle right now so to make nice have gotten HD to allow the BAR & SHIELD on their cans of Piss. Woke&Broke? What the Hell.
Times change. We get together as needed. That's why I'm always talking about shows and swap meets. It helps get us all together.
Thank you
You're quite welcome.
Just a comment about the spacer: I have a carb body from my 1931 Henderson that was made with pot metal. It is complete junk, river bedded and separated metal all over from too much heat. A spacer may have prevented that if it were available in that era. You will find most Henderson's 29-31 have either Harley or Indian carbs. Prior to mid 29 the carbs were brass and much more stable.
Fun stuff. Thank You. As you can probably tell, I am a fan of Linkerts. The quality is superb, and I've tried to let the kids in on the fact that they are infinitely rebuildable.
I know you may have said it in a previous video but why do you like to use lithium grease on the gaskets?
It works. It doesn't do any damage and seals well. Once under pressure, it stays put. More than anything, no contamination.
Can't wait to hear it!
Me too.
nice video.
Thanks!
Unrelated question: Where is the whirring sound come from in Pan/Knuckle heads. Is it from the primary belt, the Clutch hub, flywheel, front gears? Not that i'd want to change it, but It has been gnawing on me for ages, especially when I listen to videos of pans that don't sound like combines!
Depends on the years (whether they are loose rollers in the lower end or later model timkens). But actually, everything in there makes its own sound.
@@pacificmike9501 1960 fl, Timkens. But everything but the flywheels have been replaced. Belt drive conversion, re-routed breather, transmission bearing, racers etc. I have to agree that it is probably a symphony of moving parts and splashing oil. But it's still bewildering to me that jet engine effect comes from everywhere! Thank you for all your work, you have already won me dozens of arguments and a whole bunch of headaches!
I see that you have Harley Davidson spark plugs 3-4 , made by champion but with that over the top price.
They were in there.
Another fantastic educational video!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank You
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Great video as always. I have done this a dozen times and I still learned something!
Like, why use rtv when you can use white lithium grease....
Thanks Mike
P.s. love the old school after market pan covers. Never seen those before
We all learn stuff as we go. It never ends. Those Pan lids are from Custom Cycle Engineering. They are old and I believe they're still making them.
Great video - i have been strugling for two days trying to get a zenith carb and intake on my 1961 FL pan...now i see my problem : the O-rings im using are way too thin and disapearing into the gap.
Thank you.
You need to go by the OEM number and all the aftermarket manufacturers I know reference the original part number: 27060-55.
what brand of dish liquid do you recommend for the job, a bit of jocularity for the day
I don't push brands. But, my hands are lovely.
@@pacificmike9501 haha
Mike why not use lithium white grease ? And where did you get that adapter from the screw on to the rubber o-ring one very cool? I could really use one thanks
Just the way I do it. I can't really answer that one. I've just done it this way for so long. The adapters come as a set, made by Colony.
so dats how you do dat ! ..... you made it look easy
Dat's cuz how dat iz. Thank You
Looks great, thanks' Mike
Thank You
Hi Mike I have a 1991 Ultra Classic Electra Glide I am restoring back to original after it has been Cobbled on by the last several people that have owned it.I noticed the handlebars have a air fitting left side and a little nipple on the bottom with a 6in of rubber hose dangling. Please explain this system
Air suspension. It is plumbed into the top of the forks from the "air reservoir" which is your handlebar. Quite often, people defeat them. Some like them and some don't.
Awesome as always can’t wait to see it go
Me neither
Hey Mike, could you do a video on the Bendix Carbs. One size was on Shovels and another was on Sportsters. I have several that I want to try and rebuild. Thanks
Haven't touched one in many years. The instructions that come with the rebuild kit are pretty goo. Only major problem with a Bendix is the throttle shaft, being steel, as I remember, erodes and the body wears out where the throttle shaft goes through. I you have, or access to, a lathe and make for yourself press in bushings, you could save a lot of those carburetors. Although they do have throttle shaft seals, it doesn't keep them from wearing out. Again, no reason you can't do it.
@@pacificmike9501 Thanks Mike, and viola, I do have a lathe and some bronze rod for bushings.
Cool. You'll be able to save perfectly good carburetors. Otherwise, you would have vacuum leaks and that's the only wear points.
'Ah, welcome to the intake tract, a drinking hole with class,
we can serve you spirits all day long, 'cos the barman's made of brass!'
(So sorry, it's been a long day, & thus far it's Meds. 1. - Lod. 0., so I'm hitting the early cocoa. Take care over there : )
You never lose your wit, your supreme humor and artfulness as a "wordsmith." Thank You
❤️😊
Many recommend a bubble test on the manifold. Do you ever do that?
No. I try not to "overanalyze." I seal it up well. If it isn't sealed well, it will tell you.
By chance have you ever said what bike lift you have? I want to buy one and was wondering what you recommended! Thanks again mike.
Just a personal preference. I bought my lifts when I had a shop. They are K&L.
Do you have any videos on how to build or rebuild the throttle? I’ve got a 45 I’m putting together and the wire keeps falling out of the handle bar throttle.
I don't think I've shown it yet. When we get to it, I'll do it. Do you have a service manual? It does show it.
@@pacificmike9501 I’ll check. Thanks
Nice job Mike.
Thanks 👍
How I fought with putting those manifold clamps on so easy when you turn the manifold out thanks .
We all learn constantly. Glad to help.
mike , what's you take on O rings plus Bands , way back someone i watched used them . were they used on certain set ups ?
O-ring heads and manifolds are machined for o-rings. Installed properly, I believe them to be the best. Long about 79, Harley stopped machining them with a groove in both head and manifold. At that point the seals became a rubber sleeve, more commonly referred to as "rubber bands." I definitely prefer o-ring style.
Holamar sealant ,developed by Rolls Royce for intake manifolds ,gas proof ,
Does not harden .
Yes. Good stuff. Use what works for you. I certainly respect that.
Is there a reason for using white lithium grease over a regular type grease? Just curious.
Another great video. Keep up the good work.
Yes. It is its chemical makeup. It seals and lubes and protects. I'm sorry I'm not a chemist. I do know one who could explain it to me. I think I'll call him tomorrow. Check back in a week or so. I gotta check myself. I'm so used to doing things that work for me.
@@pacificmike9501 Thanks Mike.
United clinic carburetor ticket to your Harley shop he had to clean that's how we did the Sportster when we got it it's clean it's running how you get the Florida idle down. Art. Mace
Something here is over my head.
Hey man do that make headders for bikes or thay just called drag pipes
I'd say drag pipes qualify. But depending on the desired affect, there are lots of high performance exhaust pipes on the market. I think a two into one high performance pipe would qualify. That's an interesting question concerning a proper definition.
I love your videos! You make it so easy to follow along! Question: What’s the trick to removing the intake manifold from a 1960 Panhead? I got the clamps off. It rotates. Will it come off without removing the heads? All I want to do is clean it and replace the seals and clamps. Thanks!
Be very careful, but if you slice away the O-Rings, the manifold should slide right out.
Great manifold information, big help!!
Can you tell me who makes the stainless o ring clamps you used?
Thanks!!
These are from S&S.
Good-n-tight is a torque spec, it’s just in German
Yep
Another excellent video You may have answered this question before Which Harley do you prefer to work on I have a 97 Heritage Classic with the EVO in excellent condition Or maybe you enjoy working on all Harleys and don’t have a preference Just a question I been meaning to ask
Good question. I really do like them all. But, I prefer to stay with carburetion over injection. Probably my age. When I started, there was Flatheads, Knuckles, Panheads and those new things called Shovelheads. That's really where my heart is. Then came the Evos. When I realized how many miles they would go without major repairs, I grew a real respect for them. So I guess it's kind of a mixed bag. But most of all, I enjoy working on a motorcycle that's been loved, well maintained and enjoyed by its owner.
Appreciate your answer I knew a local biker that lived for his Harleys and EVO was his choice His opinion was if it didn’t have a carburetor it wasn’t a Harley and he was more than happy to share that information with anyone
Everyone loves what they love. After working most of my life on all kinds of Harleys, i decided I really wanted to experience completely certain ones. That's what I've been doing. Just got off the phone with a good buddy. He's had a lot of late model stuff. He just bought a 67 FLH. He's so happy he can't see straight. To each his own. They all have their merits.