Your style of speech clearly indicates the manner of a man who has "Been there and Seen it". I'm guessing, that experience and time has created that quality. I can relate. Your videos are very helpful and informative. Thanks for your time and efforts.
Mike, you need to write a book. You’ve got a lot of valuable and interesting stories stuffed up in your brain. They’ll be lost for all time if you don’t get them down on paper or video. Your videos are of great help to me wrenching on my shovel. I read Ralph Barger’s book. Full of great stories in his own words. Thanks for the video Mike. All the best.
Watch his videos and you’ll correct your statement. While mike saying that took me by surprise too, he’s one of, if not the most knowledgeable practical mechanics on RUclips for old Harley’s. A heck of a lot better than others who degrade people(who will remain unnamed) or clearly don’t know what their talking about.
@@Shibby13499431 it’s tough to tell but I think the op was being serious, not sarcastic. I wasn’t thinking about sarcasm until I read your reply, so I believe he’s being sincere. I could be wrong though, through text is tough sometimes. Now if it was metals smashing in the engine, different story but an exhaust getting louder, meh, run her.
FYI. Any exhaust system will fail when it's mounted under tension or compression. A weld will crack in the HAZ with the vibration from the engine. I did try those cones years ago and they did produce a little more low end torque on my shovel. Nice video young man. Later.
I gotta tell ya, I ain't that young. I do believe I smacked that bottom bracket with something large and hard, and didn't realize it. Mr. Turner made me a new bracket. Thank You. Oh yah. I did get more outa those cones than I ever have. Must be the combo I'm running with those heads, that cam and so on.
Mike, yours is a Shovel done right in every respect: a reliable engine, with STD twin plug heads reworked by Dave Mackie, 3 bolt exhaust flanges, a "secret" grind cam, an S.U. carb, and it's all tied to a six-speed gear box. Thanks for the run-through on the exhaust repair/remounting. Stay safe -- W --
Greetings from so Oregon Really enjoy your great knowledge slow and steady wrenching im 70 ride a 1990 evo heritage i do all my own work thanks for your channel old school and cool keep em on the road
I ran Torque Cones for some time on my Evo's for a long time. I had an EV 38 in one in the cam chest. I'm not sure there were any power gains in the low end. But I once read that there was a trade off in power at the high RPM range. They did run well. I never really could recommend them either, but they are a cheap investment for a trial and error. I also ran a turbulator in my intake, and half baffles in my drag pipe exhaust. I never dyno'd it or anything, but I never recommend them either. I do believe that the torque curve drop in the mid RPM was changed for the better. They make great wall hangers if they don't work though...Thanks for the video!😎
I have drag pipes on the '77 shovel, and gained a bunch of mid-range torque by simply drilling a hole in the end of the pipes, and putting a bolt, bolt head out, with two nuts on it on the inside. It created enough back pressure to really help, i even have a dyno before and after that one modification and its very interesting how much it helps
Hey Mike! Just wanted to say thanks for your help with a question I had on an earlier video. You’re a blessing and keep up the great work! Matt from Pennsylvania
Absolutely....every 12 point nut I've ever used has a built in washer or platform under the nut. Fairly unique to a 12 point fasteners. ARP is your source.
Gee Mike, I think your shovel (and don’t hate me for saying this) is my favorite bike out all of them. Of course I like the knuckle and Pan too but i just love the this shovel and all the beautiful work you’ve put into it. What a great job you’ve done with it.
Thanks for making these videos. I have my grandpas 58 Duo-glide and you’ve given me the extra confidence needed to do the maintenance and necessary repairs myself. I’m glad you’re selling t-shirts. It gives me a way to show my appreciation!
Hey Mike. Have you ever seen the chrome paint that you can just brush on. I saw it a few years ago. It's absolutely fascinating to watch the video. Apply and flow out smoothly.. Try putting a little flat magnet in a latex glove to hold the nut.
Hey Mike I have been messing with choppers 55 years Funny I’ve never known about tourque Cones? Guessing they looked like fork parts? I got a set and got great results. 59 PanShov 84 tops Super E , two into one long pipe 1 3/4” all the way out. I immediately noticed a better idle, and I can cruise in town now with out that almost impossible annoying gurgle and cough Smoothed it out a bunch. Thanks for sharing with us Dave . Geyserville
Experienced a broken exhaust bracket on my 77 electra glide, two weeks ago. Well sense I had the exhaust pipe off, I figured it's the best time and check for any other wear and tear behind the pipe. Happy go wrenching Mike 👍😃
It's a absolutely joy to listen and learn from you! I went with all v twin new parts. My moter has 1200 miles on it. And Mike in Ohio, I saw clutch baskets that were 40 years old rusted dang near in half for 2/3rds and 50 cents extra, plus shipping, bla bla. Ohio tough state. Lol
Hope all is well Mike! Greatly appreciate your content. I'm 24 and from CT. I have a huge fascination with carbureted 1340 Evolution Softails. But its awesome to learn about others too. Your videos have taught me alot! Cheers - Cody
Just joined the shovelhead sidecar family Mike. I know I am in for some adventures and I will be sure to watch the distance with the fender. I even built a doggo restraint system which I posted though mine is a TLE sidecar. Appreciate all the info on this channel.
Big Mike, great video brother!! At least your safe!! I ordered the kick start for my 70 sporsters chopper. Gave up on starter. Gotta have kick start for just meanness😊
Big Mike❤❤❤❤ got kick start in, and got in my self. Couldn't get diagram. Phone won't upload lol. Installed enough primary to check kick ability. Those flat o ring, are not nice. I beveled 1/32 out side edge to get kick shaft to go in. Absolutely wouldn't let shaft into bushing in back side case. Kicked 10 times. No start. Just tested. I'm so happy.
Hi Mike, I have a 1968 FLH, where did you get those heads? I also run a SU carb. Thank you for your videos, I really enjoy them as well as learn how to work on the FLH.
I believe in exhaust restriction too. Every dyno test I’ve seen supports the restrictions for low to mid torque. Drag pipes sound great but they are designed for wide open throttle. No many ride at wide open throttle !
It's true. I found, many years ago, I loved my drag pipes. The engine ran very well and cool at 70 and above. Now, I tend to ride a little differently. It is and should be, that you build and tune it to yourself.
If the most flow possible is best then why are exhaust valves smaller than intake valves? An engine is TUNED like a band instrument. I know I'm preaching to the choir! You have a great looking bike and no bs RUclips channel. Thanks!
The shape of that cone reminds me of an intake product from the late 70’s or early 80’s. I think they were called “Swarups” or something close. It would be fun to see a with and without dyno comparison with those exhaust torque cone thingamabobs.
I do most things by the seat of my pants. I tried torque cones a lot over the years and rarely got a noticeable change. With my long pipes and the design improvements to the STD heads and longer duration of the cam, I think the combo just worked out. I can actually feel and hear the improvement this time. Cameraman Mike never stands behind this bike when it's running. He claims it's trying to knock him down.
Hi Mike, was it the tubes themselves that cracked open or the brackets on the tubes that broke ? I made revision cones for my straight thru fishtail pipes on my evo and they made no difference 😂.
Hey Mike like all your video. Watched mostly all your videos before I started lookin for one. Ended up getting 73 flh 74" matching numbers unmolested. Have one question where in the world do I check the transmission fluid. I only see one plug on it and that's at behind the kicker lever at the trow out bearing.
My dad cut it out of stainless steel while he was building P-38's at Lockheed Burbank. That was during WWII. He put that little cutout in the speaker grille of the 40 Ford convertible I was almost born in.
Rear bolt is brilliant...Take it to the next level and experiment with welding some washers on the bolt head and nut to make little "lollipop" restrictors. You may pick up a bit more low and mid range torque and may actually hear the voice of god....ya never know 😎
Wow. You must be old enough to remember "Snuf or Nots." Bolting the ends of those pipes together really strengthens the whole thing. Occasionally, depending on the rest of the system, I do that on upsweeps.
Hello Mike, 73 FLH. 88” I have vibrations at mid to high rpm, watched your upper motor mount vid was considering a heavy duty upper mount? I know shovelheads have some vibration in them wondering what is normal and what is excessive? I have good power and its smooth at high speed. Your thoughts please.
Make sure everything is tight. Who said Shovelheads aren't smooth? Any properly built Harley is smooth. The fact that you have smooth and rough spots you're wondering about... How about tightening your trans to its plate? I do show that. Tighten from left side, then over to right side. Tighten the motor to the frame. Inspect that top mount. Make sure it isn't cracked or stressed in place. This is all good stuff to check on a regular basis.
it's been my experience that hitting anything on a motorcycle is not good, and usually something gets broke or fk up. by the way what broke on the exhaust.
The mountiing bracket got split wide open and both pipes broke several inches below the flanges. There was no stress on any of the mounting points, it was actually the material we used for the bracket, you know, a scrap off the bench.
It is a complete six speed transmission from Baker Drivetrain. It's way nice. !st gear is 2.94. Sixth is .86. It's a beautiful even spread. So, I simply put the motor together for torque. It's fun.
England, the Dark Ages & just before tea. Due to the understandable lack of large v-twin motorcycles, the peasants were forced to stand their pipes upright in special buildings & blow cold air through them, this however lacked rhythm, until they found that little pieces of tough grass shoved in the right gaps, could give out some really nice noises. Eventually, clunky wooden rods, flappy valves & more pipes were added, leather bellows replaced the wheezing, underage chimney-sweeps . . . & then, 'Bach were born'. After that, it all became a bit of a religion, & held biking back a couple of centuries : )
Professor, I humbly thank you for bestowing your knowledge upon us. The limits of time. If only you could start a University. And, of course, I were a bit younger, I would install pontoons onto the Shovelhead and cross the Atlantic to be your student.
💩crap happens . Gotta stretched primary chain on twin cam . Bad sounds when clutch in or neutral. Snug in one place . 1” deflection in others . Well low and behold found a diamond chain on e bay with master link even . $34 . Auto tensioner going 🗑️ too. Always sumthin- 😁 Lost many things on shovelhead. Crack - Less is more - 😁 ✊🏻👍👌🙏
Down at the bottom of the cylinders, don't they seem to be getting just a little close together? Probably not. Just another eighty inch Evo. Oh well. Someday Kenneth will grow up and build a big motor. I love it.
May I ask what is brotherhood and sisterhood mean I met some people the other day there was a brother broken down beside the hwy there were three scooter riders and they passed laughed and waved at the brother broken on the side of the he had run out of gas but they just kept riding on is that brotherhood LEMAY NELSON
When you have the write formula four your ride that works best for you it does not always work the same some one else's ride every application is different ah the modified world but when it all falls together pure happiness Lemay
Camera man mike are you guys getting my texts I don't now if you guys are getting anything from me I hope so pleases let me now LEMAY NELSON I JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL BACK HOME NOW IT'S GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS LEMAY NELSON
Your style of speech clearly indicates the manner of a man who has "Been there and Seen it". I'm guessing, that experience and time has created that quality. I can relate. Your videos are very helpful and informative. Thanks for your time and efforts.
Thank You.
Mike, you need to write a book. You’ve got a lot of valuable and interesting stories stuffed up in your brain. They’ll be lost for all time if you don’t get them down on paper or video. Your videos are of great help to me wrenching on my shovel. I read Ralph Barger’s book. Full of great stories in his own words. Thanks for the video Mike. All the best.
Thank You.
The wisdom of knowing not to shut it off before you get somewhere is all i need to know about this guys experience........
I wasn't far from Turner's shop.
Watch his videos and you’ll correct your statement. While mike saying that took me by surprise too, he’s one of, if not the most knowledgeable practical mechanics on RUclips for old Harley’s. A heck of a lot better than others who degrade people(who will remain unnamed) or clearly don’t know what their talking about.
@@Shibby13499431 it’s tough to tell but I think the op was being serious, not sarcastic. I wasn’t thinking about sarcasm until I read your reply, so I believe he’s being sincere. I could be wrong though, through text is tough sometimes. Now if it was metals smashing in the engine, different story but an exhaust getting louder, meh, run her.
FYI. Any exhaust system will fail when it's mounted under tension or compression. A weld will crack in the HAZ with the vibration from the engine. I did try those cones years ago and they did produce a little more low end torque on my shovel. Nice video young man. Later.
I gotta tell ya, I ain't that young. I do believe I smacked that bottom bracket with something large and hard, and didn't realize it. Mr. Turner made me a new bracket. Thank You. Oh yah. I did get more outa those cones than I ever have. Must be the combo I'm running with those heads, that cam and so on.
Mike is the Bob Ross of the motorcycle world with these videos
Thank You.
That spacer in between the pipes, is such an ingenious idea!!! Your not only a pretty face, your pretty smart too!!!! Love you vids mike
Gee thanks. My face is now blushing.
Always love stopping by the garage have a blessed week my friends.
You too. Thanx for stopping by.
Mike, yours is a Shovel done right in every respect: a reliable engine, with STD twin plug heads reworked by Dave Mackie, 3 bolt exhaust flanges, a "secret" grind cam, an S.U. carb, and it's all tied to a six-speed gear box. Thanks for the run-through on the exhaust repair/remounting. Stay safe -- W --
Thank You.
Greetings from so Oregon Really enjoy your great knowledge slow and steady wrenching im 70 ride a 1990 evo heritage i do all my own work thanks for your channel old school and cool keep em on the road
Thank You. I've spent some time up there. Grant's Pass, Roseburg, Rogue River Valley. I went to a party up there one time, we'll stop right here.
Good Morning Mike. Greatings from Europ. ❤
👋🙂
Good Morning! And, Greetings to you!
I ran Torque Cones for some time on my Evo's for a long time. I had an EV 38 in one in the cam chest. I'm not sure there were any power gains in the low end. But I once read that there was a trade off in power at the high RPM range. They did run well. I never really could recommend them either, but they are a cheap investment for a trial and error. I also ran a turbulator in my intake, and half baffles in my drag pipe exhaust. I never dyno'd it or anything, but I never recommend them either. I do believe that the torque curve drop in the mid RPM was changed for the better. They make great wall hangers if they don't work though...Thanks for the video!😎
I agree. It really is a matter of your entire combination and where you want that torque. That's why my genius friend simply said, "She liked them."
I have drag pipes on the '77 shovel, and gained a bunch of mid-range torque by simply drilling a hole in the end of the pipes, and putting a bolt, bolt head out, with two nuts on it on the inside. It created enough back pressure to really help, i even have a dyno before and after that one modification and its very interesting how much it helps
Generally, it seems (just from a little dynoing to see) that 4 inches from the end, using 5/16 carriage bolt all the way through.
Torque cones …very interesting! Learn something new every day! Thanks👍😎👍
Thank You.
Hey Mike! Just wanted to say thanks for your help with a question I had on an earlier video. You’re a blessing and keep up the great work! Matt from Pennsylvania
Thank You. Glad to help.
Born in Phoenixville PA.always fun finding your neighbors on here😄👍
I believe multiple sizes of 12 point fasteners are available through ARP fasteners. Nuts and bolts.
You bet. I was speaking of these nuts with built in washers.
Absolutely....every 12 point nut I've ever used has a built in washer or platform under the nut. Fairly unique to a 12 point fasteners. ARP is your source.
Gee Mike, I think your shovel (and don’t hate me for saying this) is my favorite bike out all of them. Of course I like the knuckle and Pan too but i just love the this shovel and all the beautiful work you’ve put into it. What a great job you’ve done with it.
Thank You. I bought her new and she has changed and grown over the years. She is my main roadbike.
I really appreciate you giving us the wisdom to work on our own bikes love wat yu do mike keep them.videos coming
Thank You.
@@pacificmike9501 yur welcome.mike.
Thanks for making these videos. I have my grandpas 58 Duo-glide and you’ve given me the extra confidence needed to do the maintenance and necessary repairs myself. I’m glad you’re selling t-shirts. It gives me a way to show my appreciation!
That's awesome. Thank you and enjoy Grandpa's Pan. What a treasure!
These videos are made for people just like you.
These videos and a shop manual and you'll be able to tackle just about anything on that awesome bike.
Hey Mike. Have you ever seen the chrome paint that you can just brush on. I saw it a few years ago. It's absolutely fascinating to watch the video. Apply and flow out smoothly..
Try putting a little flat magnet in a latex glove to hold the nut.
I got it. A little challenge is good for me.
Hey Mike
I have been messing with choppers 55 years Funny I’ve never known about tourque Cones? Guessing they looked like fork parts?
I got a set and got great results. 59 PanShov 84 tops Super E , two into one long pipe 1 3/4” all the way out. I immediately noticed a better idle, and I can cruise in town now with out that almost impossible annoying gurgle and cough
Smoothed it out a bunch.
Thanks for sharing with us
Dave . Geyserville
That's great. I honestly don't know what the outcome is going to be. Sometimes, they're really great. Depends upon the rest of the combo.
Experienced a broken exhaust bracket on my 77 electra glide, two weeks ago. Well sense I had the exhaust pipe off, I figured it's the best time and check for any other wear and tear behind the pipe. Happy go wrenching Mike 👍😃
And, you do the same.
It's a absolutely joy to listen and learn from you! I went with all v twin new parts. My moter has 1200 miles on it. And Mike in Ohio, I saw clutch baskets that were 40 years old rusted dang near in half for 2/3rds and 50 cents extra, plus shipping, bla bla. Ohio tough state. Lol
Fun stuff.
Good evening Mike and Mike . How are you ? Thank you for this video. Sunny and excellent here .
Good Evening. Freezing cold in the morning, warm and sunny in the afternoon.
@@pacificmike9501 Still cold at night but 60-70 in the day . Too hot to work but good for riding .
👍🙂
Good Video Mike, I like how the exhaust slips inside the heads. Very good for mounting. 👍
Yes, it's a nice pair of heads.
Hope all is well Mike! Greatly appreciate your content. I'm 24 and from CT. I have a huge fascination with carbureted 1340 Evolution Softails. But its awesome to learn about others too. Your videos have taught me alot! Cheers - Cody
Thank You. Continue to enjoy. We all keep learning.
I'll never get to ride with you, but I'm good with learning, and listening ❤
You never know.
Just joined the shovelhead sidecar family Mike. I know I am in for some adventures and I will be sure to watch the distance with the fender. I even built a doggo restraint system which I posted though mine is a TLE sidecar. Appreciate all the info on this channel.
Thank You.
Big Mike, great video brother!! At least your safe!! I ordered the kick start for my 70 sporsters chopper. Gave up on starter. Gotta have kick start for just meanness😊
More fun stuff.
Big Mike❤❤❤❤ got kick start in, and got in my self. Couldn't get diagram. Phone won't upload lol. Installed enough primary to check kick ability. Those flat o ring, are not nice. I beveled 1/32 out side edge to get kick shaft to go in. Absolutely wouldn't let shaft into bushing in back side case. Kicked 10 times. No start. Just tested. I'm so happy.
Alrighty then. Sounds like fun.
I made set of 2 into 1 equal length pipes with ceramic coating and aSuper Trap muffler, even better low and midrange on my shovel.
I ran a Supertrapp for quite a while. It worked quite well.
Hi Mike, I have a 1968 FLH, where did you get those heads? I also run a SU carb. Thank you for your videos, I really enjoy them as well as learn how to work on the FLH.
Thank You. The heads are STD and I don't think they are being produced at this time.
I'm diggin the style of those pipes!! So,WHEN are you jumpin out of that cake? Lol!! Awesome as usual,Mike and Mike.. Thanks.
I don't know why I said that. It just came out.
@@pacificmike9501 lol
I believe in exhaust restriction too. Every dyno test I’ve seen supports the restrictions for low to mid torque. Drag pipes sound great but they are designed for wide open throttle. No many ride at wide open throttle !
It's true. I found, many years ago, I loved my drag pipes. The engine ran very well and cool at 70 and above. Now, I tend to ride a little differently. It is and should be, that you build and tune it to yourself.
These WV roads are rough too... I'm also running STD heads haven't tried to start mine yet but getting closer....
Cool.
Good to have the young lady back on the road. As far as the cam goes, a lady should always keep some secrets.
Thank You for the "Backup." 'Tis true. Take care and kiss all your girls.
If the most flow possible is best then why are exhaust valves smaller than intake valves? An engine is TUNED like a band instrument. I know I'm preaching to the choir! You have a great looking bike and no bs RUclips channel. Thanks!
Low end or mid range is what we're normally using. But, it is all a balancing act.
Longer pipes do cover many sins! Take care.
The shape of that cone reminds me of an intake product from the late 70’s or early 80’s. I think they were called “Swarups” or something close. It would be fun to see a with and without dyno comparison with those exhaust torque cone thingamabobs.
I do most things by the seat of my pants. I tried torque cones a lot over the years and rarely got a noticeable change. With my long pipes and the design improvements to the STD heads and longer duration of the cam, I think the combo just worked out. I can actually feel and hear the improvement this time. Cameraman Mike never stands behind this bike when it's running. He claims it's trying to knock him down.
Thanks gentlemen, as always a real pleasure, calm , cool , & collective 👍👍🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️🔧🔧
Thank You.
Hi Mike, was it the tubes themselves that cracked open or the brackets on the tubes that broke ?
I made revision cones for my straight thru fishtail pipes on my evo and they made no difference 😂.
I believe something bad hit the bracket. That left the pipes hanging from the heads. Heads very strong, pipes, not so much.
@@pacificmike9501 thanks I understand now. Cheers UK
Hey Mike like all your video. Watched mostly all your videos before I started lookin for one. Ended up getting 73 flh 74" matching numbers unmolested. Have one question where in the world do I check the transmission fluid. I only see one plug on it and that's at behind the kicker lever at the trow out bearing.
You remove the trans fill cap. The fluid level for yours should be right up to where the threads are. Buy a real HD service manual.
Thank you for sharing. 👍
👍🙂
Thank You.
Whaaaat?
No cam secrets, mister! 🤣😜
Wrong! What's inside my motor? That's between me and my bike. Some things are sacred.
Hello, Mike great video !!!! tell me please where can I buy the cover of Kickstart???? or this handmade ????
Any of the aftermarket suppliers carry them.
Mike, I'm curious about the chrome P-38 silhouette on the tank bib; what's that about? Just interested as I am a WW II fighter fan...
My dad cut it out of stainless steel while he was building P-38's at Lockheed Burbank. That was during WWII. He put that little cutout in the speaker grille of the 40 Ford convertible I was almost born in.
Hey mike like your videos i am starting on a restoration of a 1949 45 wl all original .
Cool.
What's the back of the hat look like, velcro, snaps etc, etc .?
Nylon strap with multi adjustment.
can youbuy flanges or do you have to make them ? Great video too !
Drag Specialties has the steel flanges and I believe Paughco even has pipes for those heads.
Rear bolt is brilliant...Take it to the next level and experiment with welding some washers on the bolt head and nut to make little "lollipop" restrictors. You may pick up a bit more low and mid range torque and may actually hear the voice of god....ya never know 😎
Wow. You must be old enough to remember "Snuf or Nots." Bolting the ends of those pipes together really strengthens the whole thing. Occasionally, depending on the rest of the system, I do that on upsweeps.
Mike, sorry to change the subject,( cause I love shovelheads) but what happened to the 80 inch flat head project? just asking.... lol
Just building up funds and sending the cylinders out for sleeves this week.
Mike, I almost forgot, when are you gonna get back on the Flathead?
Soon, soon.
Too bad Harley didn't come out with that 3 bolt exhaust flange design. It would have saved a lot of people a ton of grief. Thanks, Mike.
Yes, it do like it.
Any news on the flathead coming up soon? Enquiring minds want to know lol.
Getting stuff lined up and paid for. Then, it will be a go.
Hey Mike
What type/Brand of rear shocks are running, what lenghth etc?
Cheers from Oz
They are Progressive suspension and they are stock length for 73 - 84 FL. Cheers.
OF COURSE HE'S BRILLIANT, HIS NAMES Mike 😁😁😂😂🤣🤣 I LOVE IT
👍😁
Thank You.
Hello Mike, 73 FLH. 88”
I have vibrations at mid to high rpm, watched your upper motor mount vid was considering a heavy duty upper mount?
I know shovelheads have some vibration in them wondering what is normal and what is excessive? I have good power and its smooth at high speed.
Your thoughts please.
Make sure everything is tight. Who said Shovelheads aren't smooth? Any properly built Harley is smooth. The fact that you have smooth and rough spots you're wondering about... How about tightening your trans to its plate? I do show that. Tighten from left side, then over to right side. Tighten the motor to the frame. Inspect that top mount. Make sure it isn't cracked or stressed in place. This is all good stuff to check on a regular basis.
What is that? Maybe 3 5/8 bore by 4 1/2 stroke? (88 cu. in.)
Mike can I run the LAF short pipes? Down falls? TY
I don't know what you're speaking of.
Straight down, Y shaped pipes, ground p ounder
You can run anything you like.
Ride safe my friend..
Thank You. You do the same.
HOWdy P-M,
Thanks
I've never seen a Torque CONE with SWIRLING built in like yours ...
COOP
the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA
...
I believe they came out of the Drag Specialties Fat Book.
Start the bracket on the pipes first next time?
No. It's just a little juggling act with everything loose. Hard to do quickly with anyone watching.
I guess that's why there are not many Mike's in Louisiana, they're all in California. ✌🏻
Possibly so.
it's been my experience that hitting anything on a motorcycle is not good, and usually something gets broke or fk up. by the way what broke on the exhaust.
The mountiing bracket got split wide open and both pipes broke several inches below the flanges. There was no stress on any of the mounting points, it was actually the material we used for the bracket, you know, a scrap off the bench.
@@pacificmike9501 Mild steel always stretches or bends, we find out sooner or later. I've done the same. nothing like an old bedframe
How bout offer some Pacific Mike white embroidered newsboy caps
Sometime, maybe. I don't expect everybody to have the same taste. We try to please. Thank You. Obviously we think alike.
Mr. Mike I believe your confusing back pressure with scavenging you want zero back pressure
Okay.
What about that cam, Mike......
What about it? I ain't talkin'.
What a tease, I got a cool cam and no you cannot see it.
Sorry 'bout that.
Amazing how many people don't understand exhaust scavenging.
There is a lot to it.
So I would imagine that 6 gears dont come cheap???
It is a complete six speed transmission from Baker Drivetrain. It's way nice. !st gear is 2.94. Sixth is .86. It's a beautiful even spread. So, I simply put the motor together for torque. It's fun.
Shovelhead exhaust problems are almost unheard of......
I've got some good river bottom land to sell you, about 100 miles West of Los Angeles.
Phil Howell Denver RIP : Built my bike and said these White Brothers Pipes could hold your bike off the ground 💫
Cool.
England, the Dark Ages & just before tea. Due to the understandable lack of large v-twin motorcycles, the peasants were forced to stand their pipes upright in special buildings & blow cold air through them, this however lacked rhythm, until they found that little pieces of tough grass shoved in the right gaps, could give out some really nice noises.
Eventually, clunky wooden rods, flappy valves & more pipes were added, leather bellows replaced the wheezing, underage chimney-sweeps . . . & then, 'Bach were born'.
After that, it all became a bit of a religion, & held biking back a couple of centuries : )
❤👍😎
Professor, I humbly thank you for bestowing your knowledge upon us. The limits of time. If only you could start a University. And, of course, I were a bit younger, I would install pontoons onto the Shovelhead and cross the Atlantic to be your student.
I always thought 'pontoons' were naughty pencil drawings of the Pope . . . : )
Flange nuts or speed nuts
I'm not sure. They are 5/16 x 24 stainles 12 points with washers crimped to them.
💩crap happens .
Gotta stretched primary chain on twin cam . Bad sounds when clutch in or neutral. Snug in one place . 1” deflection in others . Well low and behold found a diamond chain on e bay with master link even . $34 . Auto tensioner going 🗑️ too.
Always sumthin- 😁
Lost many things on shovelhead. Crack -
Less is more - 😁
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Some of those late auto-tensioners not good. I've used a boatload of M-6's.
@@pacificmike9501 right ; thanks - ✊🏻👍👌
I'll go rhythm
Okayfine.
All of my engine specs are a secret. One would never recognize my 113" over a stock 80" Evo. Looks TOTALLY stock
Down at the bottom of the cylinders, don't they seem to be getting just a little close together? Probably not. Just another eighty inch Evo. Oh well. Someday Kenneth will grow up and build a big motor. I love it.
@Pacific Mike I love smoking Japanese bikes, Twin Cams and M8's
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Thank You.
A lot more ridged like my x girlfriends 🎉😂
I'm not going there.
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Thank You.
Hey Mike the adventures never end eh? Say, are you running 14 or 12 inch bars?
"The Road Goes On Forever, But The Party Never Ends." And, the bars are twelves.
Forgot to ask, what does it take to lower a harley flh, besides "know how".
When I saw mike shove the light over to you now that's brotherhood no need to say anything more LEMAY
Yes, we all try to help each other.
I just got out of the hospital I hope I got it out correctly Lemay
I'm sure you did.
May I ask what is brotherhood and sisterhood mean I met some people the other day there was a brother broken down beside the hwy there were three scooter riders and they passed laughed and waved at the brother broken on the side of the he had run out of gas but they just kept riding on is that brotherhood LEMAY NELSON
And, they can live without the things we need most, which is each other.
Thank you
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Thank You.
Oh hell please jumping out of a cake no no no hay mike everything is good ha ha ha it's all good mike love the show Lemay
Thank You. I don't know why I said that. It just happened.
Hi iv been been in the hospital wish I had a ride Lemay
Take care.
Hay how's it going cameraman mike been in the hospital but home LemayNelson
Welcome home.
When you have the write formula four your ride that works best for you it does not always work the same some one else's ride every application is different ah the modified world but when it all falls together pure happiness Lemay
You got it.
Camera man mike are you guys getting my texts I don't now if you guys are getting anything from me I hope so pleases let me now LEMAY NELSON I JUST GOT OUT OF THE HOSPITAL BACK HOME NOW IT'S GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS LEMAY NELSON
Glad you're back home.