This man is the best Harley mechanic I've ever seen... by far. It would be my dream to take a Fast Johnny Low Rider and have KB modify every aspect in a stage 2 build. I know it would be good for 250k miles!
@johnweisYamaroler6 ай бұрын
It goes to show that it's the little things that make a build right. Thank you for the reminder.
@thomasbartlett34095 ай бұрын
When you buy a $50000 CVO , the motor should be built with top quality parts, HD run of the mill parts should not be used in their top of the line models.
@paulchambers31166 ай бұрын
Great video and info. Always a pleasure watching your wizardry in action.
@Tryke_Ryder5 ай бұрын
It is always nice to see someone who takes their craft seriously and does it the right way. Well done!!!
@paullee40426 ай бұрын
Nice to know that theres an easy solution, Would like to see the results of grinding that rib away.
@kenpuzio6456 ай бұрын
No need to roll the motor over as the tightest clearance is when the valves are shut, so I check even before I install the pushrods. Just bolt the lid on with some modeling clay stuck to the inside of the cover, take off & check. Also, I don't go with centering the top lid when assembling because when that top lid tries to move to the right after assembly, it will get loose & leak due to the tapered interface of the top & bottom. When I'm tightening the top bolts, I push the lid hard to the right so it can't go any farther. Never get leaks.
@brentehrhardt82086 ай бұрын
I ran into that problem when I built my 88 to a 110. I used all the best products from the Dark Horse bottom end all the way up to the roller rockers. I had a dead cylender . After a couple of days of exasperation I went through all my paperwork to the roller rocker segment from S and S. They described this scenario. So out came the dremmel tool and end of problem. Thank you Kevin for the great videos! Because without your videos I doubt that I could have done the build myself.
@macmac37706 ай бұрын
I love listening and watching your videos Kevin - so much knowledge and expertise and it’s amazing. 🤜🏼
@blackvettespeeder6 ай бұрын
Awesome information! Thank you again Kevin for enlightening us again ! Great video
@dougcox25376 ай бұрын
Hey! Kevin, good video. This is the kind of stuff I like watching. I guess I just got a glimpse of the rocker arms going on my build.
@whizkeyman20226 ай бұрын
Using the centering pins is a great ideal for the boxes being centered. Thanks!!
@aaabea3 ай бұрын
Great video! I put S&S roller rockers on my 128 m8. 475 cam. I have been chasing a faint ticking noise in the rocker box for a while. I only hear it after it gets warmed up and hot. It purs like a kitten when it's cool. I wonder if this is my solution.
@thomaskirkpatrick40316 ай бұрын
I was a little worried, you moving your shop, you might not have as much work. Glad to see you're keeping busy. Looking forward to some older engine videos.
@stevegrace78986 ай бұрын
How’s everything going at your new shop? Looks like you’re rocking and Rolling trying to play catch-up . I would love to hear updates on some of the things around the shop such as that new mobile dino that you got from Europe you talked about a little little during the move and unless I missed the video hadn’t really spoke of it since and also your Project you were doing I think with Schaeffers wondered if that’s going anywhere that kind of died on the table Wright glad to see you’re settling into your new shop. Hope to someday get on your project list and get some of your magic formy M8. I definitely appreciate all the great content you produce I’m not a builder and not that knowledgeable, but it is very interesting and enlightening to hear you talk about your amazing talents and skills and the pride you taking work that you do !!!
@mitchelldarnell53346 ай бұрын
I have been waiting for you to come back on!👍🤠
@moustachemike71286 ай бұрын
the problem i ran into is the previous owner installed an Delkron EVO in a FXWG frame..they did a good job on modifying the back tube.how ever the rocker box has no room for removal under the backbone..as i found out while trying to remove said rocker cover..I could see where they stuffed the motor in from the scratches on the top.So i need to go Negative clearance on the cover or heat up the frame and push up the backbone or flatten the under portion of the pipe just enough to get clearance.Its worse then taking off the rear cover on a soft tail...lol..thks for sharing always good stuff..Peace
@alanwhiteside4106 ай бұрын
Kevin nice new shop! I worked on fighter jets mostly F-15’s at Boeing / McDonnell Douglas plant in St.Louis we would use clay or another type we called Dumb Dumb to check for clearance though we would put a dab of Vaseline on the top of the clay so it doesn’t stick to the part on top. Dumb Dumb was green in color and came in a roll with brown wax paper on it also. Wish you were closer to my location. 👊😎 2016 Ultra limited 1993 Softail Custom.
@williamrobinson69576 ай бұрын
quality and knowledge, love your videos. Kevin, keep the beard😎
@identitybikerАй бұрын
Research, research, research, is valid for most budget shoppers. Buy at reputable retailers or buy budget but only after you have researched and know exactly what you are getting. Further research is not calling many shops but using the web and other resources to ensure what you get is what you want
@alvintarrer69146 ай бұрын
Congratulations brother, rock on 👍☕️☕️✌️
@patrickflanagan80086 ай бұрын
A VERY informative and useful video...nice one matey from across the pond.
@beatstreet336 ай бұрын
My uncle gave me a set of those JIMS tapered bolts. He used them when working in the cam chest but I see I can use them on the rocker covers as well
@coinneachmacghilleathain85876 ай бұрын
Thank Kevin and congratulations on your 70,000 subscribers.
@agb19536 ай бұрын
Lots of shiny things. Love that.
@willcountypowersports63386 ай бұрын
Always learning something new from you thanks a lot
@chrisbarbour95336 ай бұрын
I'm not getting any notifications when y'all come out with a video at all thanks
@HornyDavidson6 ай бұрын
Hit the bell and check your notifications settings in your phone for KZbin 👍🏼👍🏼
@chrissin12656 ай бұрын
Great video as always. Great mechanic.
@cj81726 ай бұрын
Great vid Kevin. Slightly different question, do you approve the use of rocker lockers?
@timothyweiss6196 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info, good to know.
@theodavies875416 күн бұрын
Not a criticism, if the putty is a bit sticky I would put it on the webbing to mark where it needed to be removed from. Blue tac would be an option?
@westcoast35956 ай бұрын
Where there is a will. There is a way. Love the flags. Love the playdoh
@jondoe88166 ай бұрын
Yeh my 01 FXDX has that done and the 3/8 push rods. Yeh they catch when red hot. lol
@Petesv3216 ай бұрын
Great video! A lot involved in a custom build!
@K9RickRet6 ай бұрын
Always great info! Thank you! Btw, are you a one man operation now? I don’t think I’ve seen or heard anyone else in the ship since you relocated!
@Tommy.McLean6 ай бұрын
Playdo is awesome, but plastigauges are the correct tool for the job.
@mark-1234Ай бұрын
The man was using the "correct tool" for the clearance he was checking.
@tcb82956 ай бұрын
Thanks sir for another informative video.
@HDDREAMIN4 ай бұрын
Didnt know trask made bases. I used Vulcan and they seem fine but there is ticking. Going to tear down the top and see where. I do see the witness marks from the extra fat HD adj top. So more work.
@pamsmith42905 ай бұрын
Kevin i have a 2021 Street Bob with the M8 114.It has 4000 miles it has started a top end noise when bike is warmed up in 4th or 5 th gear when under load or hitting the gas
@JW-ROADKING176 ай бұрын
Kinda off the twin cam topic but I'm chasing m8 valve train noise with stock rockers and high lift springs. Thinking about going to the screaming eagle adjustable rocker arms to quite things down and didn't know if you've used them before or thoughts on them. Easy way to get zero lash between the two valves without shims. Running 124ci with a cr512 cam. Been thru two sets of lifters. S&S precision are the quietest so far.
@arbiewolfe30274 ай бұрын
The little things ARE the big things !
@LittleJuniataMC6 ай бұрын
Hey Kevin love the videos. Do you know of any good harley specific literature for machining ? I am a machinist and would love to get into the scene.
@dennislizotte3156 ай бұрын
Can you put a thicker gasket or a new cover with higher clearance. Also, how do you know exactly where to grind down the webbing?
@markuslewi70506 ай бұрын
Any possibility to get the ticking to stop for a M8 117 as well?
@gradycarter48466 ай бұрын
Stockrocker support will they hold up
@BBlazes6 ай бұрын
Is that a late model Corvair on the lift under the cover? If so, what's the story?
@craigkemmerzell57416 ай бұрын
Good video 😊
@johnrode71096 ай бұрын
How about some buell xb builds
@chaddean33223 ай бұрын
Kevin, how do i get ahold of you to schedule a build?
@davidfellows62506 ай бұрын
just take your play doh and make like a really big gasket. Excellent garth.
@stephendrake81456 ай бұрын
Does this apply if installing roller rockers on a M8???
@johnlfrank80786 ай бұрын
Ingenious!!
@albertanzueto4145 ай бұрын
So my brand new 2024 is ticking like crazy.. 100% stock I dint think it’s normal going in for my 1k oil change. See what Harley says
@norcal87186 ай бұрын
You da man brotha 🤘🏻
@DGreenfield-j2p6 ай бұрын
My evo knocks .any ideas ??
@jimbolen35996 ай бұрын
Thank you
@kerrylewis25816 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tick tech tip. Say that five times fast.
@mitchelldarnell53346 ай бұрын
Does this work with a cam that has a higher lift? Do you just grind more off of the cover?
@john02706 ай бұрын
The cam lift wont have an effect on this area much I wouldn't think.
@rainbowboa1006 ай бұрын
no matter what ya do it'll still break on ya, ha!
@denis92726 ай бұрын
🤘😀
@williamanthony50215 ай бұрын
EITHER GET A BAXTER MOTOR IR BUST LOL
@danbarrette98886 ай бұрын
Play dough not just for kids.
@Isovidiu6 ай бұрын
Im thinking 💭 ver a year what is ticking in to my rocker box , after I change only the tappets , the pump and the plate. Nobody believe me ! They say that im crazy 🤣
@jeffclark22536 ай бұрын
Might should look elsewhere. Could be rocker arm but i would bet money it isn’t.
@jdcastillocastillo34925 ай бұрын
well this nothing new ,did this twenty years ago on twinkies...."so thanks".
@RonnieRose-f5x6 ай бұрын
Is it me or does anyone else here captain kirk
@AGRIV8TD19636 ай бұрын
Get rid of the Harley and you'll stop the ticking! Get a Real bike!!!