Installing the Engine in the Big Flathead, Harley Davidson Project Bike

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Pacific Mike

Pacific Mike

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@markschnitzler6033
@markschnitzler6033 3 жыл бұрын
You made me smile also during the mock up. I'm happy for ya. Thank you for sharing.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You. We'll get back to it.
@garnethall9767
@garnethall9767 4 жыл бұрын
Mike is the Bob Ross of motorcycles
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@mrclean5038
@mrclean5038 4 жыл бұрын
That's a good way of putting it
@tkathfan
@tkathfan 4 жыл бұрын
Sir, I have to tell you that I am quite envious, but please know it is tempered by my utmost respect of your character and pleasant nature!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I must say, all of you viewers have been awesome.
@tasunko7672
@tasunko7672 4 жыл бұрын
As I grow older, I find that few things in life bring back fonder memories than the look and sound of a healthy flat head V twin. It's looking great. Thanks for sharing.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@ksrad7508
@ksrad7508 4 жыл бұрын
I love to see as many textures on a bike as possible, polished alloy ,chrome , nickel plating, polished brass and copper. That machine is going to have real soul, just like it’s creator 👍👍
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Quite a compliment and few people think of it in terms of texture, all about feeling.
@maverickfarms2038
@maverickfarms2038 4 жыл бұрын
Tanks are spot on! That 80” flatly should fly........great work!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@michaelrosenlof1084
@michaelrosenlof1084 4 жыл бұрын
Fourteen minutes and fifty-nine seconds of bliss-thank you Mike, thank you very much...
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@christianmccollum1028
@christianmccollum1028 4 жыл бұрын
Love the tank halves! Could stare at that all day, Mike.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@kingdomnate6906
@kingdomnate6906 4 жыл бұрын
That back fender is so awesome.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. It's gonna need quite a bit of work, but I think worth the effort. It's been hanging from the ceiling for years.
@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369
@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike, Thanks again for a very detailed VIDEO This particular one emphasizes just how Different an ENGINE & Transmission installation is ... between the older Flathead / Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead is & the RUBBER MOUNT - EVO - FXR's & DYNA's that I struggle with - LOL Thanks for the DEMONSTRATION COOP .........................................
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
FXR and Dyna, I use two jacks. I lift the engine and trans both until they CAREFULLY align. Then, CAREFULLY align, install engine bolts at the back of the engine and, of course at front onto mount. So, with the front mount loose and the pivot bolt in at the rear of the trans, install the inner primary housing, again, carefully aligning. Tighten it all up a little at a time. Not fun, but not real hard.
@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369
@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 - Never attempted BOTH at Once = thanks for the TIP !
@juniorjr4815
@juniorjr4815 4 жыл бұрын
Man, that's going to be a great looking ride. Anxious to see it done but I also want it to take a long time because I enjoy the videos so much. Thanks as awlays for sharing your build with us. 👊😎
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I'll work on it until it's built. Then, I'll ride and maintain it. I'll build another bike then. Man does not live by one motorcycle alone.
@planefloat
@planefloat 4 жыл бұрын
You're living the dream, Mike..... I can't wait to hear it roaring to life again! Queasyrider
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. It's been a dream for a long time. I'm getting there.
@johngraham2347
@johngraham2347 4 жыл бұрын
This is like the Bob Ross of bike building! Love it
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@gypsytrike1999
@gypsytrike1999 4 жыл бұрын
I'm just Finnishing my shovel and watching your videos has helped me thanks
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Thank You.
@charlestapp27
@charlestapp27 4 жыл бұрын
Sleek. That's what the tanks look like. Very nice, Mike! I am chomping at the bit to start my '68 frame, '79 shovelhead project.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
We all do that. And then, finally, the day comes. Thank You.
@scottyeo6417
@scottyeo6417 4 жыл бұрын
At the end of the video Mike you looked like a kid on Christmas morning. Nothing better then building your dream.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think so.
@dirtystayouts24
@dirtystayouts24 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so inspiring!!!! I get frustrated that everything take longer than expected and I can't do everything myself in my one car garage in N.Y. Watching your patience helps me slow down, enjoy the moment and remember that it is important to enjoy the journey!!! Thanks again & stay safe!!!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
You too. I could not have said it better.
@mjscycles1544
@mjscycles1544 4 жыл бұрын
One step closer...looking great...can’t wait for the maiden voyage...
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Got quite a ways to go still. But, it's gonna be fun.
@mjscycles1544
@mjscycles1544 4 жыл бұрын
Best thing is there isn’t another one like it...
@cameramanmike2072
@cameramanmike2072 2 жыл бұрын
🤞🙂
@londohondo
@londohondo 4 жыл бұрын
"I'm getting excited again, maybe there's something wrong with me" Ha ha, .... You me and many other people are in the same boat hahaha get excited again.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Scary huh?
@miguelormike6424
@miguelormike6424 4 жыл бұрын
Mike Hernandez On my "Buck-it List" was to build a knucklehead from scratch, but thanks so much for letting me watch my dream with the rest of the "MIKES" -
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoy it.
@miguelormike6424
@miguelormike6424 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 I'm really enjoying every second of your ( Love ) for building motorcycles - Do you or are you going to give it a name?
@BWGPEI
@BWGPEI 4 жыл бұрын
Happy I am to see you looking (and sounding) so well. Be happy with your weather - we had a small amount of snow overnight; just enough to scrape it off the sidewalk.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You and backatcha. I just took a ride in the mountains on Sunday. Snow on the ground. Roads were dry, except where there was shade. Slip and slide through there. But, the most beautiful time of year in the SoCal Mountains. (No big deal, only around 6,000 or so feet)
@BWGPEI
@BWGPEI 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 You bring back memories. Years back I rode a 500 single to an appointment on a sunny dry day. Walked back out to 2-3 inches of snow on the ground. Leaned how to flat-track on the way home - and don't care to repeat the episode.
@godfellas483
@godfellas483 4 жыл бұрын
Where else could we see such a beautiful MC built from scratch? Thanks for the cool video series Mike. Every piece you add just looks right at home! 😎
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@nigelweaving9045
@nigelweaving9045 4 жыл бұрын
The engine looks just fine. I could sit and watch and listen to your depth of knowledge all day long. It makes me wistful for my riding days which ended not so long ago. I had a 45 in the early 70's and just loved the simplicity of it. Good work Pacific Mike!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. You know, the forty-five and that 80 look identical in pictures, because, other than size, they are.
@timothyputzke1250
@timothyputzke1250 4 жыл бұрын
She's looking sweet. Am excited just watching from home. I keep trying to help. Lol Thank you, for another Great Video. Sunny side up, rubber side down. Stay Safe.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. You do help.
@1masterfly1
@1masterfly1 4 жыл бұрын
Like a kid in a candy store! I can't wait! See ya next week boss.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thanx. See you then.
@garystratton4125
@garystratton4125 4 жыл бұрын
OH MAN Those Tanks will look Gorgeous!! What a BIKE!!!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@120074
@120074 4 жыл бұрын
Now that’s a Happy man, great to see a smile when a build is coming together. Thanks 🙏
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@The78CJ5
@The78CJ5 4 жыл бұрын
This Bike is going to be a rolling work of art when it's completed.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I hope so.
@JD-hh9io
@JD-hh9io 4 жыл бұрын
Good morning Mr. Mike, thank you for doing all of this for us. It's a lot of fun watching you go through this process. I like the black tanks with that H-D paint scheme. That looked realy cool. Have a great day.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I'm afraid those tanks will get stripped and painted. They will not be black. I like black. Everybody likes black. Gotta be a little different.
@JD-hh9io
@JD-hh9io 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 I understand. Just my $.02 worth.
@5against4
@5against4 4 жыл бұрын
Looking great. Pipes, yes. Can't wait to see how they mod the tank. Love it Mike!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
You and me both! But, I know what the pipes are gonna be. But, I ain't sayin'.
@JohnJohnson-sr6zt
@JohnJohnson-sr6zt 4 жыл бұрын
Cool. Fishtail pipes or shotgun pipes, that is the question. I'll tune in to the next episode of building the flat head to find out.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Yah, sometimes I just can't help myself.
@JohnJohnson-sr6zt
@JohnJohnson-sr6zt 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 I would love to build another one. Have done pans and shovelheads and a 43 wla. Good times. Thanks
@1masterfly1
@1masterfly1 4 жыл бұрын
Somehow he said pipes, in my minds eye I saw fishtails in the future. I wasn't gonna say it but you made me. I guess we hafta hang tough till next week. I'm kinda way too excited.
@raydegges4503
@raydegges4503 4 жыл бұрын
A short 2 into 1 with a fishtail would look good too.
@darrylmarcum5766
@darrylmarcum5766 4 жыл бұрын
that bike is going to be extra cool when it is done cant wait to hear that motor run i have only seen a couple of those run in all my riding years
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Cool. We'll both enjoy it.
@frogman8591
@frogman8591 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I can really picture the completed bike now. Love the tank and script. Flat heads have an uncluttered look , not that knuckleheads are superfluous, ( that's a biker term ). Today's video was a big step forward. Really enjoying this build, thanks Mike.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@MrBadgas
@MrBadgas 4 жыл бұрын
This has been a loooooong time coming Mike. I recall having more than one cup coffee looking at this motor in your kitchen, oh about 20 years ago now. It looks MUCH better now. I can almost hear it now.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@xjeffyb4656
@xjeffyb4656 4 жыл бұрын
Those tanks are gunna be a real nice tight fit. Can't wait to see them on the bike and how flush they will be with the engine.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Yah, There are going to be some clearance issues. We'll see.
@michaelmitchell5909
@michaelmitchell5909 4 жыл бұрын
Ya buddy!....looking real good Mike!...cant wait to see the pipes...my favorite part
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
I've been saving them for this build. I like it when other people agree, but these pipes are all about me. You'll probably giggle.
@jasonallen3842
@jasonallen3842 2 жыл бұрын
Oh boy, that flathead is looking really good. That's what I dig about your channel. You do cool projects and also show me how to work on my evo. Love it. Keep up your good work, thanks buddy 😁
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@elsdp-4560
@elsdp-4560 4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU...for sharing. The engine looks great Mike.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@dennisc.1189
@dennisc.1189 4 жыл бұрын
Mike, the bike is looking awesome.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@TheRustyGarageandHomestead
@TheRustyGarageandHomestead 3 жыл бұрын
Very pleasant to watch as always. Thank you Mr Mike
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@WilliamKWade
@WilliamKWade 3 жыл бұрын
Mike you know so much about these different types of bikes! Thanks for all the information brother!ride safe man!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You and you too.
@normanplombe2889
@normanplombe2889 4 жыл бұрын
GODDAMMIT old man! I just pulled the EVO out of my '85 four speed FXSB...that SOB was HEAVY to me! DIg your work, friend!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
That's the lightest big twin Harley ever made. We're getting OLD! Adjust to it. Get your motor done. Put it back in. Go for a ride.
@willtopower2158
@willtopower2158 4 жыл бұрын
I feel your "tickle" Mike, looks very special!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@louisflege3741
@louisflege3741 4 жыл бұрын
Living vicariously through your videos as I dream of building a bike myself, someday. Wonderful seeing your progress and anticipating the end result. Can't wait to see those pipes! I bet they'll really set it off beautifully. Nice work, my friend. 😎
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@joehovanec1985
@joehovanec1985 4 жыл бұрын
When fitting the gas tanks, make sure you've got room to take the spark plugs out. Mike, it was really nice watching another video of the build.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@wdurazo22
@wdurazo22 4 жыл бұрын
Another great build. I can only imagine how its gonna look.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
We'll see. I'm not expecting too many surprises.
@dirkg7062
@dirkg7062 4 жыл бұрын
She's gonna look awesome just like your other bikes. Great job Mike! Love your videos.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@markiek3530
@markiek3530 4 жыл бұрын
Monday night watching Mike. Great way to start the week. Thanks Mike.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@billvandyne4685
@billvandyne4685 4 жыл бұрын
Great mock-up, Mike! This is going to be one cooool machine!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@wills705
@wills705 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool, another great video... Still slowly putting my chopper together. Lack of swap meets has slowed me down a bit. But I got creative, making & also repurposing parts that I have. That may have otherwise been overlooked. As always be well.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
That's great. Slow and steady. Use what you got. Sounds pretty real to me.
@thomasmiller1364
@thomasmiller1364 Жыл бұрын
It’s exciting to see this bike in the process of being mocked up! Can’t wait to see how it turns out! 😊
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
We will get there. Currently concentrating on big bucks to rebuild the motor.
@randynorris6598
@randynorris6598 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is going to be one slick sled Mike 👍 The tanks are perfect with the flathead.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Still a lot to be done with those tanks.
@jobuck893
@jobuck893 4 жыл бұрын
The bike is going to look awesome Mike. Thank you for sharing
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You for joining in with us.
@patrickstephens5886
@patrickstephens5886 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tank Mike, can't wait to see it polished and final. Kinda looks like an 883 peanut. Beautiful!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
It's much larger. It is very long. It's a VL Harley Davidson from the 1930's.
@randallmcwilliams4966
@randallmcwilliams4966 4 жыл бұрын
She’s comin’ together bro! Can’t wait to see the exhaust! Stay safe!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. And, stay tuned.
@roadwarrior4813
@roadwarrior4813 4 жыл бұрын
Going to be a sweet ride Mike!!!👍😎👍
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@Rhysmoreton
@Rhysmoreton 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Mike. There's something about a BT flatty. I had a lot of fun on mine. I've never had such a easy to manage old old BT. It ran like a watch, never failed to start and just went and went. Showed a lot of Shovel's and Pan's up. If I ever have another, I'm going to modify the engine for more cubic " the only place it lacked was highway speeds!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
That's the way I see it. The flywheels were stroked by Mr, Clell Richards for me. They are at 4 1/2. The Leinweber's (father and son) are grinding me a set of cams, and so on and so on. It will be fun. Thank You.
@Rhysmoreton
@Rhysmoreton 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Yeah it's the right move, Mike. Ah she's already stroked then. Are you going to increase the capacity of the heads? people here tend to take them up to 125cc offers a big boost in power.
@randerson4124
@randerson4124 4 жыл бұрын
Nice watching one mans dream come together.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I guess you can tell I'm having fun. Glad you've come along with us.
@jang6969
@jang6969 4 жыл бұрын
It's looking good Mike! Sure wish I had your patience. Lol.. 🇨🇦
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes, I do run short on it.
@jang6969
@jang6969 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 lol....
@skgate
@skgate 3 жыл бұрын
i love that front end with the dog bones
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Me too.
@douglasebrandeljr4754
@douglasebrandeljr4754 4 жыл бұрын
as I was sitting here watching you mock your bike up I was thinking of a nice patina coverage on your bike leaving the rusty frame and clearing it along with everything else but that's me by showing old school style I love the bike the mock up is going great Mike keep it going brother
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Back in the day, you would "brush paint" the frame. I had to know what it would be like, so I did it to Babydoll's frame last time the engine was out. Took time to practice, but once I figured no brush marks, it came out beautiful. I like "beautiful."
@nickruopoli8720
@nickruopoli8720 4 жыл бұрын
Looking GOOD, anticipation is growin Great work ! thanks Mike .
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@jorgenandersson9521
@jorgenandersson9521 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the best choise (of the gastank :-) You have the feeling in how to use old and new stuff together Mike! This old Big /flathead/sidevalve Harley is like "Frankensteins Monster"...IT`S ALIVE!!!! Is what we are waiting for.....But we all have to wait like we did the day before Christmas :-)
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Yah. And I'm enjoying and savoring every bit of it.
@raydegges4503
@raydegges4503 4 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping at some point after you get her done you'll mount a camera for a ride or two. Would love to see & hear that beauty rolling thru the gears. All of your bikes are over the top awesome.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. We're planning some fun stuff.
@cameramanmike2072
@cameramanmike2072 2 жыл бұрын
🤞🙂
@charlesrockit6352
@charlesrockit6352 4 жыл бұрын
Just catching up bro been doing the same on my 66 .great job brother Ride hard ride safe be well
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@neilo.hislop950
@neilo.hislop950 4 жыл бұрын
THAT, is gonna be SWEET! But then, I've been a Flathead fan since I was a little kid. Usta see a bunch of Patch Holders riding them in the early 60s.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
You know the best part is that they were designed to be a work horse. They're about as dependable as an anvil.
@russellhueners8499
@russellhueners8499 4 жыл бұрын
Lookn good Mike, most people don't understand that during custom build, you build the bike 4 times before it is done, blown apart for paint and final assembly. I am your age, back in the day we yarded out shovels and Evos in one piece, TC88's were a back breaker, call over the young buck, and the Vrods, crap, get a hoist! At the factory, we used an engine cradle, a jack up hand truck and special engine stand for those big Vrod motors, can't say I miss any of it now. My 1984 XR1000 is all I have left from HD, fun fact, Mike did you know the XR was the first harley model to use the semi torquefree front brake calipers? That caliper was used across the board on all Harley models for years. Stay safe from Seattle
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Information I didn't know. I do know that I'd rather put any lower end in the frame without a scratch. Then I install the topend. That XR should be fun. To quote the great Burt Monroe, " I didn't build it to stop." Just kidding. I like good brakes.
@heidiarvin6886
@heidiarvin6886 4 жыл бұрын
There's nothing wrong with you, Mike. I love bikes that much, too!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear. Thank You.
@garystratton4125
@garystratton4125 4 жыл бұрын
I like where this is going! Can't wait to see you on the first ride! I am going to do one last build myself...70's style jammer semi-rigid with Hayabusa power plant.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like "Rapid Transit" to me. Thank You.
@chrispiazza7487
@chrispiazza7487 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos emphasize the real need for a "really, really LIKE" button on KZbin.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank You.
@mathiassteven6695
@mathiassteven6695 3 жыл бұрын
you prolly dont care but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me!
@marlonmoses359
@marlonmoses359 3 жыл бұрын
@Mathias Steven instablaster ;)
@mathiassteven6695
@mathiassteven6695 3 жыл бұрын
@Marlon Moses i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@mathiassteven6695
@mathiassteven6695 3 жыл бұрын
@Marlon Moses It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thanks so much you really help me out :D
@mikaelhedman4514
@mikaelhedman4514 4 жыл бұрын
That is beautiful Mike, a little tip for you, have you thought about welding the two together or just smooth them on the inside, then you can widen it just a little so that it is not so visible, and at the same time increase the volume for longer runs, so you don't have to look for a gas station all the time, just a thought.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Not a bad idea. Volume should be okay. Going to eliminate the the oil tank wall. It will be all gasoline. There are some other things coming up that may necessitate the tanks staying split. I don't know that it will all work the way I want, but thanks for the suggestions.
@birsob
@birsob 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks going to look amazing Mike!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@kjellblomstrand2497
@kjellblomstrand2497 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike and good morning🙂. "IT WILL BE A NICE BIKE FOR MIKE" Kjell"the swede" 👍🇸🇪
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Hope so! Thank You.
@luke471
@luke471 4 жыл бұрын
Pacific Mike is the Bob Ross of Motorcycles.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. He was actually wonderful to watch.
@hotdotdog
@hotdotdog 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Happy little bikes.
@hedonisticpunkvatos
@hedonisticpunkvatos 4 жыл бұрын
Super awesome and fantastic and I can't wait to see the PIPES!!!! eeeeeek!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Cool. I'll enjoy showing them soon.
@toiletpaper5770
@toiletpaper5770 4 жыл бұрын
First time I've ever heard the term "settled", except in my own mind 👍
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
And the mind is... oh, you know. Thank You.
@rustymacneil3227
@rustymacneil3227 4 жыл бұрын
Lookin sweet Mike!! You did say when fitting motor together without gaskets, you would need a little more space between tanks and motor. Looks pretty tight now!!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
We'll see. Glad you like it.
@kevinmcmillin3037
@kevinmcmillin3037 4 жыл бұрын
Digging that brass top clamp! Right on
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. There will be more brass.
@crspcritter
@crspcritter 4 жыл бұрын
Good ol’ heavy duty American stuff - Nuthin like sound of an 80 flatty. She looks mighty good !!! - ✊✊✊👍🏻👌😎
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@roberymcgoff1904
@roberymcgoff1904 4 жыл бұрын
Really coming together now. Art in motion.RMM
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@jeffpreston8260
@jeffpreston8260 4 жыл бұрын
cant wait to see the pipes mike!
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
I already dig 'em. We'll see. I'm just so lucky my neighbors appreciate bikes.
@marcuslambert2162
@marcuslambert2162 4 жыл бұрын
love all the polished aluminum purty she is i hear they have something like a clear coat for polished aluminum & it will hold the polish longer .
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
I love polished aluminum. I just polish it up once in a while. I have lots of it. I've done a lot of it completely by hand.
@JW...-oj5iw
@JW...-oj5iw 4 жыл бұрын
Not saying anything bad about the jugs, but the heads and cases are gorgeous.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
The jugs will get redone. But, they are the best of the best to be using. They will be painted and baked. The heads and cases will be hand polished. They've been laying around since I had them polished about twent-five years ago.
@dejonsmall9886
@dejonsmall9886 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, looking GOOD. As far as tanks, I'm partial to Fat Bobs with the speedo, m say 3.5 gallons. I'm going out on a limb and guess that the pipes will be Fish Tails.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
These are VL tanks that I've been fond of for a long time. In those days, a speedo was an accessory that was added on and stuck on top the tank looking like a can with a huge cable coming out of it. I figure, I don't need one. Now the pipes? Hmmm, lemme see...
@darrell3368
@darrell3368 4 жыл бұрын
It’s coming together it’s going to look great when finished
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@dalerobertreid1318
@dalerobertreid1318 4 жыл бұрын
Grate looking bike love the tanks i enjoy all yr videos watching yr step bi step work it all makes sence keep up the good work
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@jeridross2265
@jeridross2265 4 жыл бұрын
Interested to see what , if anything , you do with the cylinders ( machine the finish to polished aluminum , polish the fins and retain the black finish...) . Black is the new chrome . LOVE the bike , as well as all your other jewels ( yes , I am jealous as hell wish I had a Panhead , Knucklehead and Flathead ). I know the end result of this build will be amazing .
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I will blast the cylinders, paint and bake them. That's what I always do with cast iron cylinders.
@MrBadgas
@MrBadgas 4 жыл бұрын
I believe they are cast iron, so cleaned up and painted I would think. The magic happens inside.
@izzynutz2000
@izzynutz2000 4 жыл бұрын
Looking good Mike it's getting there ..😍😍😉😎
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
I actually am excited. Thank You.
@pawns2prizes
@pawns2prizes 4 жыл бұрын
I'm with you Mike! Smiling just seeing her come together and yeah i like hds any way pretty paint or dope patina. 🤘
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank You.
@codyzoey
@codyzoey 4 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, respect your knowledge and videos! Thanks
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@i12roksaggio41
@i12roksaggio41 4 жыл бұрын
I love your channel Mike - yes, I did subscribe and click the notification bell - I also love this particular project and the calm demeanor in which you work and talk about your steps. Awesome. Do you ever allow a local knucklehead to visit and talk bikes? I would let you take a spin on my '01 fxst, Merlin, which is gorgeous and a very nice ride - he is real fine running near stocker.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. I don't give out my address, but I get to see a lot of folks at the Long Beach Swap meet most monthly occurances.
@i12roksaggio41
@i12roksaggio41 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 that makes good sense!
@jorgenandersson9521
@jorgenandersson9521 4 жыл бұрын
Im looking forward to see whats going on Mike.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
It's coming, it's coming...
@kjetillien4677
@kjetillien4677 4 жыл бұрын
Great videos !! How will you treat the cylinders ? What kind of paint and how ? Thank you ! Greatings from Norway
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. The cylinders are cast iron. I do all cast iron cylinders the same. The only variation seems to be gloss or semi-gloss. I always do them black. I heat them in the oven, load the paint on and stick them back in the oven to bake for awhile.
@4486xxdawson
@4486xxdawson 2 жыл бұрын
this channel just popped up and im glad it did , back in the 90s i was going to buy a friends K model and just as i got the cash he blew the motor , i was crushed and bought a evo sporty , still got her too but i wish i had got the flathead , i would still own it , he did get it fixed , set of cases cost him too much so he kepf it
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 2 жыл бұрын
K models are very cool. Not sure I'd like one as a daily rider though. You've been able to ride that Sportster as much as you want.
@billcarson6790
@billcarson6790 4 жыл бұрын
wow,,mike, it almost makes me wana take my bike apart and put it back together,,just for the sheer fun of it,,,
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
That's why you need more than one bike.
@billcarson6790
@billcarson6790 4 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@motorcyclemark2889
@motorcyclemark2889 2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait till you start working on this again
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 2 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@michaeldonaldson9060
@michaeldonaldson9060 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool Mike very cool
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@aw738
@aw738 4 жыл бұрын
The cordless mic seems to be working good. It sounds good too.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We tried some combinations. This is the best we can get so far. For amateurs, we're doin' alright.
@cameramanmike2072
@cameramanmike2072 2 жыл бұрын
👍🙂
@badbruise
@badbruise 4 жыл бұрын
Oh man can’t wait for the next one.
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@clarkandviolettye7847
@clarkandviolettye7847 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike your doing a great job
@pacificmike9501
@pacificmike9501 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Glad you like it.
@clarkandviolettye7847
@clarkandviolettye7847 4 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good job mike
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