Awesome video, Mike. I love seeing you going through an old bike like this and dealing with the random problems you didn't even know were going to come up. This feels like we're wrenching together in my garage. Such a cool way to learn about vintage Harleys!
Always a good evening when I pull up a chair in your shop and you explain in detail the procedure to get the Harley back on the road APPRECIATE your dedication
Brings back memories! Nothing worse than trying to kickstart your bike with a worn and stretched primary chain. Great video Mike,looking forward to this bike's repair adventure.
I'm not a great mechanic by any means, but I try to learn every day. Just found your site and subscribed.... Two Shovels and two Evo's in my garage and they are all daily riders (When they are running, lol). Great site. Thank you and keep the knees in the breeze.
Hey Mike. New subscriber here. I also have an old 51 EL Panhead. It's been too long since I rode it. I remember riding it on September 11 when the towers came down. I stumbled across this video and its got me motivated to do something with it. I try to do all of my own work and have for 30 years. It's a good thing to because there's not many people knowledgeable enough that I trust to work on it or my shovelhead. Keep up the old tradition pal.
I got a ‘58 panhead left to me from an old friend. I grew up around the bike but never ridden it. It was sitting dry for 15 years. This is really helping me where to start with getting it back on the road. Cheers Mike, and thanks for the great vids
We know the maestro is conducting the Harley-Davidson Symphony when he has his music stand out and it's holding an open repair manual. Another great video maestro Mike.
It might be a little bit dirty crusty but at least it came apart and everything will clean up, that was half the fun of getting a used bike going through it finding out how bad it really was and finding out it was not as bad as you thought it was.. Great video Mike... thanks for letting us hang out looking forward to the next one
Hello Mike great to see you and still working hard I know how it is but I can’t sit still I have to be done something or I would go crazy Gods blessings for you brother
Nice video Mike , I don't care what you work on when you start getting into it there are always problems , But I know you will get her done , That's a nice bike Be safe take care of yourself Mike
Thanks for this series of videos. I'm restoring a 1960 Pan Head I inherited from my dad. It was dismantled for quit some years and I'm finally getting started on it. This is exactly what I needed. Although my dad has alot of experience wrenching Panheads, your videos help alot.
“He needs his therapy” Truer words were never spoken. The fact that you are doing this for your friend proves what kind of man you are. With everything else you have going on, you make time for a friend in need. World needs more men like you Mike. God Bless!
Always is a real pleasure see you working at your shop. I’m very interested in the next video and how you will find that transmission. Keep working Mike and mean while, I’ll see you on the road… ✌🏼
Hello Mike and Mike🙂. Nice that u give that old bike some love and get it back on the road again. Looking forward to next part👍. Kjell Blomstrand"the swede" 🇸🇪
I love how you are digging into this sweetly crusty old machine. And do so while keeping the denim pristine. I check the oil and I look like a chimney sweep
I take (as I'm sure so many others do as well), midnight runs when I'm just feeling like it. The wife said last week (jokingly, with a big smile), "I think you're cheating on me with that bike." I told her, "You've got it backwards; I'm cheating on my bike with you." She thought it was quite funny........ but we all know it's true.. :) Really great vids.. Cheers
I had the same issue with the puller, my solution was to drill out the hole just a bit more, so the clutch pushrod would fit in. Works perfect. Thanks for your knowledge Mike!!!!
One thing I found out on my 48 pan is that the dimension you measure from the outer to inner pressure plates is ok for a starting point, however what really counts is when the clutch is engaged the distance, whatever it may be should be equal at all 3 of the studs with the adjusting nuts. It usually isn't, because of unequal spring pressure, or some other thing will cause it to be out of parallel, but it only takes backing off a half turn on the adjusting nut where the distance is greatest to get the pressure plates parallel. It makes the clutch nice and quiet when engaged, no kaching kaching.
Very smart , Mic love all your videos ....Danny Australia ..I am 67 and have a 1978 Super Gilde Shovel Head ..had her for a LONG time ..God Bless you for all your Help Danny ,,,
Mike, you never cease to inspire me to want to do this stuff myself. Until a time comes that I can ride again, I get my "therapy" by watching your videos. Working 3rd shift with kids at home, I can only get a bit educated and motorcycle vicariously through you. Great to see a panhead clutch hub, not much different than what I remember from my shovel clutch. It was my first, and only semi major thing I worked on alone when I was first learning to ride. Learned a few lessons the hard way on that, but proud to say I was successful. Always looking forward to your next installment 'Til next time... Louis
Mike, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I can remember doing this on my 76 FXE. I got rid of the electric foot and went with the tin primary and installed a belt drive. Back in the 70-80's you wern't cool pushing a button, oh how stupid I looked when the kicker gear had a broken tooth, Skip Fordyce to the rescue..... Live and learn.. See you out on the road...
Fun stuff. Skip was a personal friend. He used to come into the store I worked in, lean on the counter and tell me stories. This was in the early 70's after he sold the dealership and retired.
Thank you Mike for another interesting and informative video. Am super glad that Murphys law wasn't completely involved. Neat trick marking your puller locations for the studs. Ride Safe.
Such a great video... it seems like every time I am at a certain point with my '46 Knucklehead build... I look up one of your videos and learn a ton of helpful stuff about that particular piece of my bike. You are awesome!!!!
First video of yours that I've seen. Just subscribed. My Dad had a '48 Harley. I have one beloved Polaroid picture of it, and memories of Grandma's stories of her worrying when he left on his 'sickle' on road trips with his friends. This was in the 1950s.
I'm currently doing this exact job on my old bike to get it on the road and this video series is invaluable to be able to watch the process performed by someone who knows what they're doing. I only wish I had access to your tool collection!
Great vid Mike, I just changed points in my pan watched your video first and I got some chatter in my clutch so this latest one will be a big help for that project . Thanks keep them coming.
Just did all that on a 1947 UL 74 for a friend. Gotta finish the front brake and put a bates headlight on and start kicking. Everything has been done swapmeet special right down to rattlecan matte black.
Ever heard of the "rattle snake" test? Take the chain and hold it so it dangles downward. Give it a shake. If it sounds like a rattle snake rattle it's toast. ☺ I noticed you didn't bother to pull the tab back on the clutch hub nut washer. Of course, using the impact it spun free anyway. I tried to get a look at the teeth on the engine sprocket and basket, but... Yeah, I know you'll inspect them at your leisure.
Hay mike your the best I know u know your shovel heads ok I had a 1976 1000 and it had bushing on the points side and when it wore out it would break the springs on the points so did they put bearings on the points side in the 1982 sportster 1000
The best thing to use is a brand new advance mechanism, with all the pivots lubed with high temp antiseize. I believe this is the part you're speaking of.
I always put a socket on the transmission shaft, and then my (homemade) puller pushes on the end of the socket. The socket has a hole for the clutch pushrod and its size is such that it contacts the transmission shaft perfectly.
I love all of your video’s Mike, no matter which models you are working on, as a matter of interest this one seems to have a solid sprocket, would you prefer a compensator or no compensator? Thanks for all the videos.
It's an old "taper shaft" and most just had a solid sprocket. I do have a compensator for one of those, but it's geared too low. When we finally redo the whole bike, we'll install a belt drive. But, that's in the future. For now, it's repair what needs it and get her running.
hello Mike, I posted a couple weeks ago regarding compensator sprocket assembly onto a 75 shovel. In the end, I replaced the retaining spring and it's cover, a one piece part. With the one on the bike (worn out), the spring never engaged when the nut was tightened. I actually found an OEM Harley NOS one and the difference in the retaining spring was visible to the eye. Anyway, problem solved. I can't remember where our dialogue is posted. Thanks for your great videos and precise explanations.
That's great. I try to answer questions and sometimes I can help. Glad you solved your problem. And now, you understand compensators. Most people don't.
Cool vid. I have never seen how the set up was on one of those bikes. I love the old school approach; gotta do what you gotta do to make the situation work. (I'm old school) lol.
👍🏼🏍 Loose primary chain reminds me when I got my 98 softail it had like 13,000 miles and it was there was no more adjustment. This is why I save things ..I had one off of 68 showerhead that was in better shape and I put it on there and it still on my softail today. I never could figure out why.. there was a oil in there but how that primary chain could’ve stretched in 13,000 miles to the point of no more adjustment with the shoe…
Mike don't know what you may be looking for in parts but Tatro machine hsd to move and is overwhelmed with parts some new some used mostly older stuff . You might wana look him up he's in L.A. and on u tube
Hi Mike, just found you on RUclips and enjoy your videos very much. Good stuff and very informative! I love your accent too and could listen to you for hours! What part of the States is your accent from? Anyway, God bless, from the UK!
Awesome, thank you! Accents are funny things. You generally don't realize you have one. We all pick up whatever we're exposed to. I've lived in California all of my life.
Mike thanks for all the instructional videos I'm fairly new to the panheads The head gasket on my rear cylinder blue out do you have an instructional video on taking the top end apart thanks
Not at the moment. I'm sure we'll get around to it. I haven't had the heads off of my Panhead in probably half a dozen years. But, the Shovelhead procedure is the same. We do have videos on that. Go to our RUclips homepage and click on the word "videos." We have a bunch on Shovelheads.
I just came across your vids. Thanks, these are really great. I did want to contact you for a rebuild. I didn’t know you were retired. Congrats on that! Do you have any solid recommendations for someone I could contact to rebuild my shovel?
It is just a stock 6 volt battery. If I can make the generator generate and a cutout relay function, we'll run it stock for a while. Eventually, we'll convert to 12 volt gen, battery and a solid state regulator. For now, it's "run what you brung."
That is a well worn PanHead. I never had a pushrod that didn't slide out without a problem. You are bringing back memories of the old days for me. 👍
I get it. But for me, it's the stuff I couldn't quit. I really love this old stuff.
As usual..another informative video Mike..Thanks
You bet
Awesome video, Mike. I love seeing you going through an old bike like this and dealing with the random problems you didn't even know were going to come up. This feels like we're wrenching together in my garage. Such a cool way to learn about vintage Harleys!
Thank You. That's the hope.
Always a good evening when I pull up a chair in your shop and you explain in detail the procedure to get the Harley back on the road APPRECIATE your dedication
Glad to help
Brings back memories! Nothing worse than trying to kickstart your bike with a worn and stretched primary chain. Great video Mike,looking forward to this bike's repair adventure.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really good video Mike, always like watching you work on old panheads and shovelheads, keep the educational videos coming.
Ride safe my friend.
Thank You. You too.
Happy day 'cause Mike is smiling. And things don't look as bad as they could have been. Onward!
You got it.
I'm not a great mechanic by any means, but I try to learn every day. Just found your site and subscribed.... Two Shovels and two Evo's in my garage and they are all daily riders (When they are running, lol).
Great site. Thank you and keep the knees in the breeze.
Awesome, thank you!
What a pleasure to watch a prow ty
Thank You
Hey Mike. New subscriber here. I also have an old 51 EL Panhead. It's been too long since I rode it. I remember riding it on September 11 when the towers came down. I stumbled across this video and its got me motivated to do something with it. I try to do all of my own work and have for 30 years. It's a good thing to because there's not many people knowledgeable enough that I trust to work on it or my shovelhead. Keep up the old tradition pal.
Welcome!
You remind me of another Mike that my parents and I used to know years ago. Great video sir!
Thank You.
Love how you bring out all the tools you need and are so calm. I'm always going back and forth from tool box and I do a lot of swearing. Lol
I try to make it easy to follow.
I got a ‘58 panhead left to me from an old friend. I grew up around the bike but never ridden it. It was sitting dry for 15 years. This is really helping me where to start with getting it back on the road. Cheers Mike, and thanks for the great vids
Thank You. Enjoy that Panhead. That's what it's for.
Good evening Mike . Thank you for this video. I have some derelict panheads around here.
Lucky you. Have fun.
Fortunately I live near a long hill !
And when you haven't got it right, you'll have to get back up that hill. Take care.
We know the maestro is conducting the Harley-Davidson Symphony when he has his music stand out and it's holding an open repair manual. Another great video maestro Mike.
Wow. Thank You
Thanks for another great informative video Mike. Good job cameraman Mike!
👍👍 🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed it
👍🙂
It might be a little bit dirty crusty but at least it came apart and everything will clean up, that was half the fun of getting a used bike going through it finding out how bad it really was and finding out it was not as bad as you thought it was..
Great video Mike... thanks for letting us hang out looking forward to the next one
Cool. Thank You.
Hello Mike great to see you and still working hard I know how it is but I can’t sit still I have to be done something or I would go crazy Gods blessings for you brother
Thank You. Yes, something about "idle hands" doesn't work for me.
I enjoy your videos, keep them coming and ride safe!
Thanks, you too!
Guys bringing a 65 police special over to bring back to life ....I am excited.... This is another good video series for me to watch....thanks..
I had a 65 California Highway Patrol bike many years ago. Great bike.
I don't own a harley yet,but love how though you are at explaining steps,very interesting
Thank You
Just jump in, my friend! Go find 'your' Harley and you will not regret it. Ever. You will be welcomed.
And, "There it is."
Another good one Mike....Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Just thanx again for recording your invaluable experience. My first ride was a '71 xlch. Tore it apart and had a great time. 👍
Yes there's always a warm spot for each bike we've owned.
Nice video Mike , I don't care what you work on when you start getting into it there are always problems ,
But I know you will get her done , That's a nice bike
Be safe take care of yourself Mike
You just take it as it comes to you. Each one is a different animal.
Take care.
Very chilled. Nice job.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for this series of videos. I'm restoring a 1960 Pan Head I inherited from my dad. It was dismantled for quit some years and I'm finally getting started on it. This is exactly what I needed. Although my dad has alot of experience wrenching Panheads, your videos help alot.
Glad to help. We all learn from each other.
Great episode, brought back memories of my brothers and I sitting around on a Saturday afternoon working on our bikes.
Some of the best times.
“He needs his therapy” Truer words were never spoken. The fact that you are doing this for your friend proves what kind of man you are. With everything else you have going on, you make time for a friend in need. World needs more men like you Mike. God Bless!
It's just "love." We're lucky to have people we care about and care for us.
Always is a real pleasure see you working at your shop. I’m very interested in the next video and how you will find that transmission. Keep working Mike and mean while, I’ll see you on the road… ✌🏼
Cool. I too will look forward to it.
Hello Mike and Mike🙂. Nice that u give that old bike some love and get it back on the road again. Looking forward to next part👍. Kjell Blomstrand"the swede" 🇸🇪
Thank You. We'll get there.
@@pacificmike9501 🙂. On my way now for some autum ride before the rain later on today. 😎. Kjell Blomstrand.🇸🇪
👋🙂
@@cameramanmike2072 👍🇸🇪
I love how you are digging into this sweetly crusty old machine. And do so while keeping the denim pristine. I check the oil and I look like a chimney sweep
Me too. I try to look presentable on the videos.
love your vids , much incite , up here the only mechanics are heavy handed farm jockeys that havent a clue
Now c'mon. I lived amongst a bunch of farm kids that could fix anything.
The old bikes are more my speed love how it all intertwines nice job saving and reusing parts Mike
Thank you. The point is to get this thing up and running.
Great series, Mike. Thanks, as always.
Very welcome
I take (as I'm sure so many others do as well), midnight runs when I'm just feeling like it. The wife said last week (jokingly, with a big smile), "I think you're cheating on me with that bike." I told her, "You've got it backwards; I'm cheating on my bike with you." She thought it was quite funny........ but we all know it's true.. :)
Really great vids..
Cheers
Way cool.
Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.
Glad you enjoyed it
“All of us are named Mike.”
Finally some clarification
It's real. Not a joke. We didn't plan it.
@@pacificmike9501 thanks Mike! If you are who you say you are 😂
Here I am, cleverly disguised as myself. But we really are all named "Mike."
Mike , I love to watch you work ..Great video series on this pan .
Thank You
Funny im a mike too! Sweet! Love you guys!
Glad you received the name. Welcome aboard.
Without your video I don’t think I would ever have got the mousetrap right on my 52 EL here in the UK! Thanks Mike you are a teacher!
Glad it helped you.
I had the same issue with the puller, my solution was to drill out the hole just a bit more, so the clutch pushrod would fit in. Works perfect. Thanks for your knowledge Mike!!!!
It's off, no big. Thank You.
@@pacificmike9501 👍🏻
Tnx , Pacific Mike!.
You're quite welcoome.
Thank you all. Playing the same game on a '72 flh I recently picked up.
It's a great game. And the winner gets to go for a ride on his Harley.
That sounds like thats going to be a real nice bike.
@@jiveturkey9993 Going to try with it.
Not yet. We're just going to make it "rideable."
One thing I found out on my 48 pan is that the dimension you measure from the outer to inner pressure plates is ok for a starting point, however what really counts is when the clutch is engaged the distance, whatever it may be should be equal at all 3 of the studs with the adjusting nuts. It usually isn't, because of unequal spring pressure, or some other thing will cause it to be out of parallel, but it only takes backing off a half turn on the adjusting nut where the distance is greatest to get the pressure plates parallel. It makes the clutch nice and quiet when engaged, no kaching kaching.
Well said.
Thanks for the content.
Thank You.
Very smart , Mic love all your videos ....Danny Australia ..I am 67 and have a 1978 Super Gilde Shovel Head ..had her for a LONG time ..God Bless you for all your Help Danny ,,,
Thank You. I bought my 77 Shovelhead new in 1978.
Mike, you never cease to inspire me to want to do this stuff myself. Until a time comes that I can ride again, I get my "therapy" by watching your videos. Working 3rd shift with kids at home, I can only get a bit educated and motorcycle vicariously through you.
Great to see a panhead clutch hub, not much different than what I remember from my shovel clutch. It was my first, and only semi major thing I worked on alone when I was first learning to ride. Learned a few lessons the hard way on that, but proud to say I was successful.
Always looking forward to your next installment
'Til next time...
Louis
Thank You. It is the same hub, used right up into the eighties.
Soothing to watch.
Thank You
Mike, thanks for the trip down memory lane. I can remember doing this on my 76 FXE. I got rid of the electric foot and went with the tin primary and installed a belt drive. Back in the 70-80's you wern't cool pushing a button, oh how stupid I looked when the kicker gear had a broken tooth, Skip Fordyce to the rescue..... Live and learn.. See you out on the road...
Fun stuff. Skip was a personal friend. He used to come into the store I worked in, lean on the counter and tell me stories. This was in the early 70's after he sold the dealership and retired.
Thank you Mike for another interesting and informative video. Am super glad that Murphys law wasn't completely involved. Neat trick marking your puller locations for the studs. Ride Safe.
Thank You
Such a great video... it seems like every time I am at a certain point with my '46 Knucklehead build... I look up one of your videos and learn a ton of helpful stuff about that particular piece of my bike. You are awesome!!!!
Awesome, thank you!
First video of yours that I've seen. Just subscribed. My Dad had a '48 Harley. I have one beloved Polaroid picture of it, and memories of Grandma's stories of her worrying when he left on his 'sickle' on road trips with his friends. This was in the 1950s.
Very Cool. Thank You
Man l miss my garage. Now l have to wrench in a shelter logic tent.
Makes it difficult. But, we persevere.
Too cool ... " I got to get a rag for my hands ," hell yess. I love this guy, No wussy gloves !
Be kinda hard to form new habits now. Thank You.
Great video! Good reminder of how to pull that Clutch Hub off.
Thanks! 👍
I'm currently doing this exact job on my old bike to get it on the road and this video series is invaluable to be able to watch the process performed by someone who knows what they're doing. I only wish I had access to your tool collection!
I didn't start that way. It takes time. You'll get there if you're determined.
Wise words said he needs his. Therapy
I had a great girlfriend once that used to pack my bike for me and send me for a ride. She knew what she was doing.
👍🙂
I knew this would be interesting and will make a great series on the ends and outs of work on the old stuff. ✌
Hope so! We do have an awful lot of videos already up. Lots of old stuff.
I've put the clutch hub nut back on and loose a couple turns put the socket on and give it a wack with a bfh it will fall off.
Or, use a puller.
Great vid Mike, I just changed points in my pan watched your video first and I got some chatter in my clutch so this latest one will be a big help for that project . Thanks keep them coming.
We've already got some clutch work shown. Go to our RUclips Home Page and click on "videos."
Love you. U got shout out from inas ane throttle the is weeak.
Cool.
Fair winds and following roads mike! Hopin one day I’ll get my bike on the road and see you there!
I'll look forward to it.
Nice old puller Mike , multitude of usages as you mentioned !
Yes indeed!
The Doctor iz Inn the House.
Thanx, PA MIKE
You bet.
Just did all that on a 1947 UL 74 for a friend. Gotta finish the front brake and put a bates headlight on and start kicking. Everything has been done swapmeet special right down to rattlecan matte black.
Cool.
Thank you for all the videos. Amazing information. Your my Hero
Glad to help
In MoVal… when’s the Mike and Mike meet up ride? (Keep up the great work guys)
Thank You. Great idea.
👍🙂
Ever heard of the "rattle snake" test? Take the chain and hold it so it dangles downward. Give
it a shake. If it sounds like a rattle snake rattle it's toast. ☺
I noticed you didn't bother to pull the tab back on the clutch hub nut washer. Of course, using
the impact it spun free anyway. I tried to get a look at the teeth on the engine sprocket and
basket, but... Yeah, I know you'll inspect them at your leisure.
They're old and well used. Eventually, we'll replace it with a belt drive. Now, it's just "Get her going."
the old used parts might be better than you can get today
They aren't that old. Just wear parts.
great series mike, keep the old stuff rolling
Thanks, will do!
Hay mike your the best I know u know your shovel heads ok I had a 1976 1000 and it had bushing on the points side and when it wore out it would break the springs on the points so did they put bearings on the points side in the 1982 sportster 1000
The best thing to use is a brand new advance mechanism, with all the pivots lubed with high temp antiseize. I believe this is the part you're speaking of.
I always put a socket on the transmission shaft, and then my (homemade) puller pushes on the end of the socket. The socket has a hole for the clutch pushrod and its size is such that it contacts the transmission shaft perfectly.
Cool.
I would love to find a bike like that where I live...
Yah. It's a cool old dream machine. We'll get her going and eventually redo the whole bike. But first, ride it.
I love all of your video’s Mike, no matter which models you are working on, as a matter of interest this one seems to have a solid sprocket, would you prefer a compensator or no compensator? Thanks for all the videos.
It's an old "taper shaft" and most just had a solid sprocket. I do have a compensator for one of those, but it's geared too low. When we finally redo the whole bike, we'll install a belt drive. But, that's in the future. For now, it's repair what needs it and get her running.
hello Mike, I posted a couple weeks ago regarding compensator sprocket assembly onto a 75 shovel. In the end, I replaced the retaining spring and it's cover, a one piece part. With the one on the bike (worn out), the spring never engaged when the nut was tightened. I actually found an OEM Harley NOS one and the difference in the retaining spring was visible to the eye. Anyway, problem solved. I can't remember where our dialogue is posted. Thanks for your great videos and precise explanations.
That's great. I try to answer questions and sometimes I can help. Glad you solved your problem. And now, you understand compensators. Most people don't.
@@pacificmike9501 ty. And you are correct. I do understand how the compensator works now. Thanks
Cool vid. I have never seen how the set up was on one of those bikes. I love the old school approach; gotta do what you gotta do to make the situation work. (I'm old school) lol.
Thanks 👍
@@pacificmike9501 What is the best way to get hold of you. Thanks
👍🏼🏍
Loose primary chain reminds me when I got my 98 softail it had like 13,000 miles and it was there was no more adjustment. This is why I save things ..I had one off of 68 showerhead that was in better shape and I put it on there and it still on my softail today. I never could figure out why..
there was a oil in there but how that primary chain could’ve stretched in 13,000 miles to the point of no more adjustment with the shoe…
Probably never got looked at since it left the factory. Then it leaked it's oil.
I think I will go get some therapy right now 🤣😂
Perfect.
One more great lesson
Thank You.
That music stand! XD You' re genious!
Thank You
Mike don't know what you may be looking for in parts but Tatro machine hsd to move and is overwhelmed with parts some new some used mostly older stuff . You might wana look him up he's in L.A. and on u tube
I think they're both in San Diego
Thank You
GOOD WORK, 😊.
Thanks 😄
Hi Mike, just found you on RUclips and enjoy your videos very much.
Good stuff and very informative!
I love your accent too and could listen to you for hours! What part of the States is your accent from?
Anyway, God bless, from the UK!
Awesome, thank you! Accents are funny things. You generally don't realize you have one. We all pick up whatever we're exposed to. I've lived in California all of my life.
Mike thanks for all the instructional videos I'm fairly new to the panheads The head gasket on my rear cylinder blue out do you have an instructional video on taking the top end apart thanks
Not at the moment. I'm sure we'll get around to it. I haven't had the heads off of my Panhead in probably half a dozen years. But, the Shovelhead procedure is the same. We do have videos on that. Go to our RUclips homepage and click on the word "videos." We have a bunch on Shovelheads.
👍👍
Thank You
Mike use washers to shim over clutch rod
I will replace it. It is way worn and not expensive.
Put the nut on the end of your drive sprocket and tap it ?
Don't want to smack hard on the motor shaft.
Peace, Wray 2 Kool.
Thank You.
Thank you ...🍻🇺🇸
Our pleasure!
No clutch nut lock washer?
Yes, it's in there. Don't bother to unbend it when the impact won't even feelit.
Thanks Mike....walt...tulsa,ok
You bet!
Hi Mike, Love your videos. I noticed the plug on the chain oiler tube.. can you explain why? Since the bike still has a chain, Thanks
That's not a plug. It is a cap that directs the oil coming out of the tube. It still functions as designd, both as a breather and as a chain oiler
Great video, thanks
My pleasure!
PM'$ the best!!!.
Nope, just a guy like anyone else.
Mike, do you have a website? How can I reach you?
You just did in the comment section. I don't take in work. I am retired.
I just came across your vids. Thanks, these are really great. I did want to contact you for a rebuild. I didn’t know you were retired. Congrats on that! Do you have any solid recommendations for someone I could contact to rebuild my shovel?
Hi Mike,
PanHead PARTS - NEW - USED - OLD - TRIED&TRUE ...
COOP
.........................................
Thank You.
Good video Mike. Can you tell me what battery is installed and if it sits in an unmodified horseshoe tank?
It is just a stock 6 volt battery. If I can make the generator generate and a cutout relay function, we'll run it stock for a while. Eventually, we'll convert to 12 volt gen, battery and a solid state regulator. For now, it's "run what you brung."
Hey man what's the oldest bike you build
I generally (that's like "normally" ) don't get back further than 1936. But lately, I been thinkin'...
Nice moves
Thank You