Mikuni on a Shovelhead, Up and Running!

[@mikeclark3013]

Every time I watch one of your videos I am at peace. Reminds me of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. And I mean that as a sincere compliment!

[@cameramanmike2072]

Awesome, thank you 😊

[@billgraham5609]

I read that a long time ago, teacher I was dating gave it to me, seemed a bit strange of a book

[@MidnightExpressMC]

@@billgraham5609 That book is such a struggle that I’ve had it laying around in my study for years now, not having finished the last 30 pages.

[@MidnightExpressMC]

@@mikeclark3013 That book is such a struggle that I’ve had it laying around in my study for years now, not having finished the last 30 pages.

[@TroopThrowback]

I agree except he’s missing that troublesome alter ego!

[@GarryFullerSr]

I put a Mikuni on my 1967 FLH in 1976, and it's still on there today. I think it's the best thing I've ever bought. Garry Fuller Sr

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. You oughta try one of these new "flatslide" things.

[@dougk9647]

Good job, guys! The bike starts and sounds great. Sonya looks like she is doing well. No more limp. That makes me happy.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Me too. It was hard keeping her calm enough to heal. But we did it.

[@cameramanmike2072]

😊

[@godfellas483]

Sounds really nice...! It's always nice when Mike takes the class outside to see a Harley run...😎

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You for comming.

[@cameramanmike2072]

That's good to know. Working on an "out on the road" camera system for some footage and then figure out how to get it on the channel, you just inspired me to push harder . Thanks 👍💪😊

[@kjellblomstrand2497]

Hello there😎. Looks good and runs good👍. Easy to start when it is halfcold👍. Have fin today at the swapmeet. Kjell Blomstrand 🇸🇪.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Take care.

[@anthonymudge2032]

Mike...I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. THANKS.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@freddie_ray1498]

Way to go Mike. I knew that it would run perfect. I had a 38 on y 76 Super Glide, carry one problem. Was thinking about a flat slide for my 05 WG when I got it new, but read up on Joe Minton and did what he suggested and it ran like perfectly. Love your channel...

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you. Joe has had those carburetors under control since the beginning,

[@albinklein7680]

I really like mounting and testing different carbs, ignitions and cams on my old Shovel ('75, 10:1 compression, standard stroke, dual plugged heads). The bike is very forgiving in that matter. She always starts and runs. The last carb I tested just for fun was a 40mm Keihin flat slide carb which belonged to a Kawasaki KX500 I had in my shop for some engine work. She ran really rough with that carb, but it was super fun to ride with all that spitting and farting. Last week I decided to test a Leinweber cam which a friend borrowed me and i noticed some binding when I checked the end play. Turned out I have about 0.1mm (4 thou) runout at the pinion shaft. Bummer. The old girl has to come apart...

[@pacificmike9501]

Very interesting.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😎

[@grantodaniel7053]

Well I watch your channel to be entertained, but also in the hope of learning something new, and you never disappoint. I always believed enrichener and choke to be 2 different descriptions for the same thing, but it seems not! I'd love to hear more about that, if the opportunity ever presents itself. Thank you Mike & Mike for all you do. (And by the way, the shovel looks and sounds fantastic!) Best wishes from Oz. 👍🇦🇺

[@pacificmike9501]

A choke is usually a butterfly plate that "chokes" off the air for cold starting. An enrichener is a controled circuit that supplies raw fuel for cold starting.

[@grantodaniel7053]

@@pacificmike9501 Thanks very much for that, Mike. Cheers!

[@brianbiggs3484]

Thanks for sharing guys !!! 👍👍🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️👍🔧🔧

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks for watching.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@terrywalsh4314]

Nice installation Mike . I still gave a Keihien on my 98 Dyna . Have had Mikuni on numerous other cycles & sleds . No denying their a quality option . Good to see you & Camera man Mike in good spirits & health brother !

[@pacificmike9501]

Hello Terry! Good to hear from you.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😊🎃

[@AntiqueMotorcycleRevival]

I appreciate your videos. I have been learning to work on my bike for the last few years and have almost finished a 46 flathead 45 racer!

[@pacificmike9501]

That is awesome!

[@cameramanmike2072]

Awesome 👍😎

[@kylerobinson8443]

Love mine have had for 20 years no issues

[@pacificmike9501]

Well, I sue like it.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

She sounds even MORE snarly and wicked! But in a sweet, kind, and loving way :)

[@pacificmike9501]

Yep. She's my girl.

[@cameramanmike2072]

I said the same thing 👍😎

[@SuperOperator4]

I had a hsr 42 on my old TC. I put a shorty idle adjuster screw on it instead of the cable thingy that hangs down. Cleaner. Also put a Yost Power Tube in it. Atomizes the fuel better and gives a noticably crispier responce to it. Worth the effort.

[@glenntownsend2716]

back in the day i used to install mikuni carbs around tulsa-got plenty of help from larry branch out of california.great carbs--love the enrich lever inplace of choke.

[@pacificmike9501]

Jerry Branch was quite a guy. The early Mikunis were great. These modern renditions are amazing.

[@cameramanmike2072]

🙂

[@johnwehrenberg3607]

I do love your videos though they help a lot

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thank You.

[@southernrebel]

Great video!! Your ride sounds and looks great!! God Bless safe ridin rubber down

[@bc8265]

This is nuts. Just when I'm considering replacing the old Keihen butterfly carb on my 67 FLH ,lo and behold you test fly a Mikuni. My good friend has the HSR42 on his EVO and loves it. I just may give one a try.

[@pacificmike9501]

I love 'em both. Call Ben at American Prime Manufacturing.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@markdube6523]

I’m Mark. I live in the San Bernardino mountains. I love the Mikuni carb. I know your bike has cams. So you will have to re jet. Pilot 27-30 and main 3 sizes bigger. Needle one step down. I think you may notice with stock jetting your bike will run Hot. The idol adjustment screw is really an air bleed screw. So to richen it turn it in. The throttle response is expressive. Looking word to your next video. I’m learning a lot.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool, Thank You.

[@markdube6523]

@pacificmike9501 I noticed you always say to be respectful. I’m trying to do also. I’m not trying to tell the master what to do. My tune might not to be your tune. I have a big twin 92 Evo and a 2002 sportster. I don’t know how to break open cases. I’m afraid of opening my big twin evo cam cover. As if you don’t get it right you will blow your motor. Respectfully Mike.

[@pacificmike9501]

Hope I wasn't harsh. Tuning is a little difficult when you factor all of the modifications, plus temperature and altitude.

[@markdube6523]

@@pacificmike9501 Totally agree. What I like about the Mikuni is that. Going from 5200 feet above sea level. Down to San Bernardino. All I have to do is turn up the idol a little bit. Same for going up the mountain. Turn it down. You’ll know when it’s to rich. The bike will hesitate, then just take off! I also, like the feature on the Mikuni. To change the main jet. Just loosen the screw on the bottom of the float bowl. Your SU Carb looks bad ass. I think once you play with the Mikuni you will love it. The performance and the fuel mileage. I’m getting 50+ on my sportster. I also, put a Mikuni on my 92 big twin evo. Just for the fuel mileage. I love my old Harley’s. The new Harley’s are just not for me.

[@markdube6523]

Just a thought. Consider using the air filter you had on your SU carb. Free flowing. The Mikuni doesn’t have that butterfly valve. When your at full throttle. You see nothing but intake manifold. I heard it flows like a 53mm.

[@mikerapp8163]

Looks and sounds great. I’ll watch the second video. Need to see the throttle control. I’m still running a single cable. Thanks Mike and happy trails with the new Mikuni

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Throttle control is on you.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@Scott-rr7dy]

Great job Mike, Love the shovel, Beautiful Ride, Nice video.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@Scott-rr7dy]

@@pacificmike9501 HI Mike, do you live in south.or north Calif.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@jamesnorman7552]

Glad you like it Mike, I’m sure it’ll be a great carb. I was tempted with one before I got my SU . Look forward to some more reviews of it later hopefully. Thanks again for all the great videos & thanks to cameraman Mike too.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😊

[@SLED649]

I’ve heard quite a bit of good talk about those Mikuni’s. That was a pretty straightforward install & she sounds awesome! Good deal Mike!👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😎

[@235buz]

In the 60's my best friend's dad was a Harley dealer. He raced the 250 sprint and 750 XR on dirt track. They were good, but seemed hard to keep tuned. I'm sure they've made improvements over the years.

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet. But, that was some neat old stuff.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@Aodhanlurcher]

I still use the old round slide Mikuni VM on all of my old motorcycles . My experience with them has been the same as you describe- basically bolt it on and go.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😎

[@kurtruppenthal9506]

First, good to see Sonya up ans getting around well. Second, that was a great 3 part series on the Mukuni installation. Sounds awesome and i knew you would like it. Get some miles on it and report back on the difference in fuel mileage, if any. Not that you care. Lol. Thanks Mike's!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. We'll talk.

[@cameramanmike2072]

Hoping to do just that. Trying out a camera system to get some "On the Road " vid footage and then try to figure out how to get it on the channel, hopefully 🙏👍🤞✌️🙂

[@kurtruppenthal9506]

@@cameramanmike2072 oh that would be cool.

[@dannykrencisz1646]

I put a mikuni on my 1972 FX and loved it.. I went back to the S&S because i rebuilt the mikuni twice and couldn’t spend the $ at the time. But wish i still had the mikuni

[@pacificmike9501]

They all work. It just gets down to what makes you happy.

[@jameskelly7003]

Bike sounds great. I wonder how well it works starting a kick only bike.

[@robertjeffery6100]

Back in 79 I worked at American cycles in Killeen Texas we had a sportster drag bike at the time and my 98 ci shovel had a brand new set of dual Mikunis on it ran like a taped ape… we pulled them off my bike during the break in the race put them on the drag bike no time to tune… bike never ran better or as fast the giant S&S was a work horse but the dual carbs worked great …..

[@pacificmike9501]

Awesome!

[@cameramanmike2072]

Awesome 👍😎

[@michaelmitchell5909]

If i ever have a harley that runsna carb, ill upgrade it to this for sure. Great work guys....

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😎

[@sqd37l]

nice video. every great mechanic has a nice dog!

[@cameramanmike2072]

😊

[@MattSwartz-w9u]

Pacific specific Mike. Ya reallly stick close to stock r better . I dig.

[@pacificmike9501]

I like all of it. If I make a change, it's supposed to be an improvement. Harley Davidson has built some beautiful motorcycles for us. Thank You.

[@markdube6523]

I went to the Hippy Killer Hoedown. Was hoping to see you there. I got there early. As I parked my bike . Everyone was parking their bikes in front of mine. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get out and people were getting drunk and I didn’t want my bike getting messed up. I like to partake. Not when I’m riding. Hope to see you next time. See you out on the road. 😊 Love the bike you showed. I wanted to show you mine. I don’t think you would have been impressed.

[@pacificmike9501]

Sorry. Didn't end up going to Long Beach today. But, we'll be there in November. Hopefully see you there.

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

Sounds great nice job! I have a Mik HSR 42 knock off on the shelf to eventually put on my 20 yr old Hammer 1275 sporty. Maybe can find time this winter. Theres a few things that need to be modified on the bike before I can mount it up.

[@pacificmike9501]

Sounds great!

[@neiluscook2283]

Hey I'd like to hear more of your Hammer Sporty I have an '01 1200 Hammer on a 883 stock heads. Bought as a project 4 me, cuz the guy had piston slap , and took it apart. Thanks for any advice! 😊

[@tonycurtis6898]

Thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

You're welcome

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@Brook987]

Beautiful bike Mike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@cameramanmike2072]

🙂

[@DeChrisvanMechelen]

I love your dog , man ! ❤❤❤

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. She's just mended from a broken leg. But she's my little kid.

[@cameramanmike2072]

😊

[@tmadd1956]

I had a Lake Star injector on my Sportster.. I did have a Mikuni on my 45 for a little while..my Shovel has an S&S G... I really always wanted an SU....

[@pacificmike9501]

I love them all.

[@leetownsend46]

Looking good , got a flat slide on my evo seems to work ok . Hi to CMM See you out on the road

[@cameramanmike2072]

👋👍😎😊🎃

[@MickTaylor-v3b]

Hey Mike. I bought my first Shovelhead the other day. It’s a 78 FXE. Going to be my project bike (money pit). I have no doubt you could teach us alot on KZbin just on my bike. 😂

[@pacificmike9501]

Have Fun!

[@thekrutchinator]

Still the best after all these years!

[@pacificmike9501]

Still crazy after all these years.

[@thekrutchinator]

@@pacificmike9501 Only way to be!

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@atcjoe1600]

I have a Mikuni on my 1200 sporty with buell lightning heads. I like it really well. But it’s kinda touchy when you hit bumps and your wrist jumps.

[@pacificmike9501]

You may need to fab up some parts. I had that problem on my Knucklehead with a 1/4 turn and had to change it.

[@cameramanmike2072]

Hmmmmm . Thanks for the heads up 👍🙂

[@alanwhiteside410]

The bike looks and sounds great Mike. I have an S&S on my 93 Softail Custom though a friend of mine always ask me why don’t you put a Mikuni carb on there. I haven’t I guess I like to think I’am a bit of old school even though the bike isn’t actually old school plus the S&S is built in the USA 🇺🇸 My 93 Softail hasn’t been on the road in about 15 years because I had several surgeries back in the day but in 2016 I bought a new 2016 Ultra Limited 103 HO, big difference in weight it was something to really get used to. Sorry I haven’t seen your videos in awhile because KZbin removed my access to it I’am not really sure why I guess I must had said something wrong and they didn’t like it but recently I discovered my KZbin is working again. So I’am back and I missed seeing your videos. 👊😎🍻 Do you think I should put a Mikuni on my old Evolution?

[@rickvia8435]

I put an SS - G on my 99 FXSTC. I love the thing.

[@stanroberts4820]

I like Mikuni carbs. Got one on my panhead. No adjustment needed.

[@tomdillon6758]

Mikuni is excellent on an evo, but pricy. Nothing wrong with an S&S, run it.

[@GarryFullerSr]

Yes, Yes, Yes.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😎

[@arthurleino]

Sounds so good! The Mikuni on mine is a VM. Round slide but , I like it.

[@pacificmike9501]

I remember them. They work well.

[@havegrinderwilltravel5]

Sounds sweet mate 👍 I'm running s&s e I modified for turbo on my shovelhead and she runs ace blowthrough

[@pacificmike9501]

Sounds like fun to me.

[@cameramanmike2072]

Cool 👍😎

[@edpazikas8777]

Looks and sounds very good! ❤

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you 😋

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@markoniemi2285]

it runs wery nice. and its a wery nice bike too

[@jonathansheeder5153]

Beautiful bike dude!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. We're in love.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@walterfechter8080]

Hi Mike and Mike. I've noticed there are some bike builders in the Midwest who run flat slide HSR Mikunis on their EVO engines. They seem to work great on mildly modified engines to stroker/big bore engines. Thanks for the review of a great carb! Ride safe!

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes. There's alot of them out there. We just hadn't fitted them to Shoveheads yet. Ben at American Prime Mfg. did that for us.

[@walterfechter8080]

@@pacificmike9501 Thanks, Mike and Mike! Ride safe!

[@erwinjep4560]

I run a hs40 on my 1200 Sporty. Starts and runs very good.inhad a hsr42 on my shovelhead but replaced it for a keihin SE CV44. Better mileage and lighter handling on the throttle grip..😅

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@walterfechter8080]

@@cameramanmike2072 👍

[@markhighfill]

That bike is sweet!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you. And we've been together 46 years.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@markdube6523]

You articulated the Mikuni perfectly.😊

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@russelallen5342]

I'm surprised you haven't seen them on Shovel Heads. in my area (Riverside, San Bernardino), they were quite popular.

[@pacificmike9501]

You think?

[@cameramanmike2072]

Wow, cool 👍😎

[@boscodog4358]

Great video P. Mike. Tell me about the air cleaner cover. I'm old school, I want to put one on my TriGlide.

[@pacificmike9501]

Call American Prime Mfg. in Santa Fe Springs Ca.

[@WhiteNacho]

What a perfect putt!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@russellholmes7958]

I wish they'd put you on Motortrend Network. But they'd probably try to change an already good thing. You do a real good job on the how to stuff.

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow. Thank You.

[@ksfixit9073]

Does the Mikuni have a vacuum port for VOES connection? got VOES on my shovel that works very well and don't want to lose it.... Great videos Mike. Thanks

[@cameramanmike2072]

I'm just a camera man but I believe I saw two of them on it and I think I heard Mike say that there is. He will respond to you very soon okay 👍😎

[@ksfixit9073]

Also Mike, I have an old original Goodson air cleaner on my shovel. would I be able to keep that? presently S&S super E... Thanks again

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes it does

[@pacificmike9501]

Air cleaners quite often require special fitment.

[@MicahBell_1860]

Happy trails, Cowpoke

[@pacificmike9501]

And you too.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂🎃

[@danwilliams5867]

I love Mikuni carbs

[@mattmattes3913]

Thanks Mike. Great video. More smiles to the gallon. What's the Mikuni kit number if ya don't mind. I'd like to swap out the S&S on my brothers '83 FLH Shovelhead. Till next time - well you know the rest.

[@pacificmike9501]

I don't know if it a number. Just call Ben (they have a website) at American Prime Manufacturing.

[@mattmattes3913]

@@pacificmike9501 Will do Mike. Thanks

[@damonpulliam6211]

Sounds pretty racy

[@johnnybrace]

Mike, love your channel and that's a sweet Shovel. Interested on what you think of Super E shorty's. I've run them on my Shovels for 20+ years and find them excellent as far as dependability, simplicity to service, mileage (45-50 mpg highway mountain riding).

[@pacificmike9501]

I've worked with bunches of them. They're good. Just not what I run.

[@markmcsheffrey7174]

Glad to see you my bro !!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you. I'm glad you're here.

[@needmetal3221]

Ive found the mikuni round slides to be easy to jet and gave smoother power delivery than the flat slides which is important on a dirt tracker. Not very important for your application obviously. The flat slide is shorter physically which would definitely matter to you. Another good job by you

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You and interesting.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@lenjackson6842]

Is there anyway you can tell me the year and what the color is on that bike , great episode..

[@pacificmike9501]

It's an old General Motors Color. The year of the bike is "most of them,"

[@cameramanmike2072]

🙂

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

That is one angry sounding Shovelhead.

[@pacificmike9501]

She's not angry, just a little "nasty."

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😎

[@brianmullen56]

Hello Mike, I watch you on a regular basis. your motorcycles are very nice, all of them My question is, with the skinner front tire on your shovelhead, does the front fender need to be modified in anyway?

[@pacificmike9501]

Nope, not at all.

[@brianmullen56]

@@pacificmike9501 Thank you

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy P-M, ... thanks for the FOLLOW-UP COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...

[@pacificmike9501]

Hello!

[@brianvandemortel6710]

Sounds good Mike ride on

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@thomasfamilyfun6464]

Mike - What pipes are those? Looking for a set on my 84 FXSB.

[@pacificmike9501]

My friend Nathan at Turner's Customs welded them up for me from four old used sets of pipes I took to him.

[@raymondladue1140]

Hey Mike is that a 42 or a 45 mikuni I have a 074 inch shovelhead on building and I'm just curious

[@shameless6963]

Pretty sure he said in one of the other install videos that it's an HSR 42.

[@pacificmike9501]

Right you are.

[@pacificmike9501]

It's a HSR 42.

[@SixShooter14]

the Mik. is a good unit. Can take a bit to dial it in just right. But I've run mine on a '97 EVO from sea level up to 11,000 feet and it never stumbled.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@kylerobinson8443]

I have same carb came stock on my 02 Indian Chief made in Gilroy Ca

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@Rif_Leman]

Mike, what is your reason for removing the kicker arm?

[@pacificmike9501]

I only use it for tuning procedures. It's the only bikke I'm running with an electric foot. So, why have that kicker arm in my way if I don't use it?

[@spiral3565]

Hello and welcome 👋🏼

[@cameramanmike2072]

👋😎

[@WillyB747]

Great video Mike, what year is your shovel head ? Thanks for the videos. Willy

[@pacificmike9501]

At this point, she's most of them. But, I bought her new in 1978. But, she is a 77 FLH.

[@WillyB747]

thanks Mike.

[@IamPinhead]

Bob Ross lives on and he rides a Harley.

[@cameramanmike2072]

❤👍😊

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. He was special.

[@bigbob16]

👍👍

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😎🎃

[@curtgruber1919]

Hey Mike I’m building a delkron slab side pan s&s 3 5/8” bore cylinders std pan heads with shovel port configuration s&s 4 1/2” stroke about 9.5 -1 compression going to put a 45 servicar pogo seat assembly on it frame is 1980 not set up for pogo was going to make bushings for frame frame was never drilled out for a pogo seat if you have any ideas let me know I want to set up like a road king and I want to put a 5 into 4speed trans and run a wet primary diaphragm clutch from early evo what caught my eye was your front forks looks like mid 2000’s front forks and brakes I want to put mud 2000’s brakes on the bike this is going to end up being my every day cruising bike and I want to travel across the country every now and then so I wanted put some user friendly later model parts on it any advice would be great I’m sorry for rambling on thanks a bunch Mike I forgot to mention I’m putting a screaming eagle cv carburetor on it it’s a little bigger bore than the factory cv carburetors that came on Harleys

[@pacificmike9501]

I think you're asking about my front end. It's 2008 bagger legs on old trees. Slightly modified FLH front fender (from the 60's) and 2000 and later front calipers. Go to our KZbin Homepage and look at all the thumbnails. There are videos on all that stuff.

[@robertmayer2071]

mike great vid im thinking of changing my su to this setup on my 76 flh can you recomend a fuel valve ? im using the stock valve now but would like to change to a hi flow model so i can out fuel my buddies thanks pops niagara falls ny

[@pacificmike9501]

I use Pingel petcocks. They flow like a fire hydrant.

[@robertmayer2071]

@@pacificmike9501 10-4 on that

[@vernegibb621]

🤙

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@omnivore2220]

Nice! Also, I'm kinda diggin' that paint color. Does it have a name? And, the air filter/airbox covers on my '05 Vulcan 1600 Classic look exactly like filter cover you got with that Mikuni.

[@pacificmike9501]

It's an old General Motors light yellow.

[@1Badbiker-lu3vi]

Hi Mike , a random question here , What do you think abouth a magneto on a 1973 shovelhead ? loose the starter and battery. good experiance ? is it wurth the $$$$$ for a Morris magneto ? A Joe Hunt is way cheaper ! Let me know yor thoughts... Ride save Fred

[@pacificmike9501]

Magnetos arre way cool. Why are they cool? They just are. They do work very well, but, in order to keep your lights bright at an idle, you'll need a battery. In order to start easily, you'll need to tune that magneto right. In other words, "right on." Once you get it tuned right, it will stay in tune. Morris is great. Joe Hunt is great. I've seen people run magnetos and electric starters. It's up to you. Mr. Joe Hunt himself personally built me a six cylinder Swiss Scintilla Vertex Magneto for my 1959 Austin Healey 100/6. That was back in the late 70's.

[@1Badbiker-lu3vi]

@@pacificmike9501 Thanks Mike

[@georgeveneziano2754]

Quick question what can you do about the rattle flat side rattle

[@pacificmike9501]

Louder pipes. Works for me.

[@ghflurey79]

what year and model is this bike I like it

[@pacificmike9501]

77 FLH I bought new in 1978.

[@MikeNelson-s4o]

I had mikunis on my bonneville years ago. That thing would fly! So, now I have a vw beetle with a 1600cc engine in it. I asked on vw forums about putting mikunis on it, and nobody could give me a straight answer. Someone said it needs an accelerator pump? I’d like to do it, as I know mikunis, and they are so simple to adjust, and I love the throttle response! Anybody got any opinions on this set up?

[@pacificmike9501]

I would start by calling a company known as Sudco.

[@jonnycando]

My evo sounds like your shovel….I’ll keep the Mikuni!

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😎🎃

[@johnwehrenberg3607]

Hey, Mike. I've got a 1981 Harley. Davidson, super glide and I'm trying to change my transmission fluid but not sure. What kind of fluid goes back in it? And I don't want to put the wrong stuff in. Any way, you can help? On info

[@pacificmike9501]

I do what most people do, a good name brand 85/140 gearlube.

[@johnwehrenberg3607]

@@pacificmike9501 Like harley davidson brand

[@pacificmike9501]

Okay

[@frankfurther3828]

Do you feel strongly that the Mikuni is better than the Keihin CV on my beloved great-running EVO?

[@pacificmike9501]

I've put a bunch of these on Evos. Great way to go.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂💯❗

[@atlasfiresafety6718]

Man I wish I could send you a picture of Dorothy. What's your opinion on the Super E? I loved your SU.

[@pacificmike9501]

People love their Super E's. I don't have much of an opinion either way].

[@mickey-eq5vw]

what do ya think about putting a CV on a 73 shovel?

[@pacificmike9501]

I've seen it but never did one. Should work well.

[@Steverinomeister]

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[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I'll notify KZbin.

[@cameramanmike2072]

🧰🔔👍🙂

[@ИгорьЛитаврин-ю3ц]

👍👍👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@dcxplant]

Can you show how to rebuild FXSTD Deuce forks? No one has that I can find. The Deuce forks are different. Thanks man!

[@pacificmike9501]

I don't have one. Do you have a proper HD service manual?

[@dcxplant]

@@pacificmike9501 Yes and it's impossible to follow for me. Was hoping someone knew how to do forks on a Deuce. Since they are different no one has done a video on them.

[@pacificmike9501]

Sorry about that. I honestly don't have one.

[@stevenholquin2127]

Everything is Beautiful In It’s Own Way By Ray Stevens 1970 Thanks 🙏 Mike I Wonder if You’re Audience Got That Reference Yup Am a Old Timer ⏱️

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes we are. And, after many years as a devout Ray Stevens fan, and wondering if he was as crazy as I thought, I finally got to see him live at the Palomino Club in North Hollywood. He was Awesome! I was blown away. The man is nuts.

[@WillyB747]

Mornin Mike. So, after 2 months did you re-jet the Mikuni? thanks

[@pacificmike9501]

Nope. Brought the accellerator pump in a hair earlier. She comes on immediately.

[@WillyB747]

@@pacificmike9501 We shall see with mine. I live right at 6000'. Thanks Mike.

[@pacificmike9501]

I'd say you'll probably need to lean it out some, unless that's a motor that needs lots of fuel.

[@spiritoflights]

Nice ! what are the specs of the motor can I ask :) ?

[@pacificmike9501]

Stock (later, 80" stroke) 4 1/4" flywheels. That's all. rest is kinda private.

[@cameramanmike2072]

😅

[@spiritoflights]

@@pacificmike9501 right she certainly does not sound stock that's all, yeah all good.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanx. Like I explained a while back, among other things, she's quite a test bench.

[@spiritoflights]

@@pacificmike9501 i came across this company that does a heat reflective paint for coating the combustion chamber they do many other products another of theirs i used was to coat the piston skirts it's all a baked enamel as far as i know for different applications i think they have about 9 different products all for the internals of vehicles i used the heat reflective paint to coat the bottom of the valves inside the heads and also the domes of the pistons i rekon it has given me more bang for my buck pun intended if i ever get the heads of again i'll have a go at polishing the ports and while i'm at it the manifold i replaced my cv original carb for and S&S super E big diference the company they sells the paint is USA based i'm not sure about the one here in Oz if it's a sister company or a whole seperate company either way the companies name is CBC coatings my shovel is a 1983 FXS my first ever vtwin and i'll never go back to a jap bike it's been a journey a good learning on my part it was a real can of worms after i did the first thing of replacing the kicker gears with baker i was completely shocked when i read on the vtwin gears i bought product of USA made in tawain so i shelved them and went for Baker replaced a heap rebuilt a heap it's an on going love hate relationship :) but i would not have it any other way tapered turbos minus the baffles she has a sweet note :)

[@reaperct3454]

Hey man you remind me of Tommy Chong

[@pacificmike9501]

I like him. So thank You.

[@loddude5706]

Yep, I can see these two carrying a dustbin full of petrol down the street too . . . (Greenwood translator - Garbage can / Gasoline : )

[@bigwu100]

Hay mike your front fender dosent match your fuel tank. Looks like it has a wee bit more blue in the mix.....my bike is birch white no blue hue to it. I think a tad bit of green would be nice. But it could be a shadow, I don't. Know.

[@williambarry8015]

He reminds me of Skunk Baxter.

[@tomdillon6758]

@@bigwu100 Picky.

[@Iskhartakh]

SU carb from APM is about 1200$, omg

[@cameramanmike2072]

Yeah I've seen that, I've also seen a lot of Mike's friends that have them and they really scoot along pretty well. It really seems to be worth it IMO. Have a good Ride 👍😎

[@michaelblew6019]

😅,running a keihin on my panhead40yrs

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@kennethwcole2879]

A mike this is Kenneth I hop to get by so cal and visit with you maybe in late January i am driving a truck up in Cresent city cal one Q I want to put a barker 6 in my 91 softail and I was hearing that the clutch pack has a factory deft the foot shift is floppy loos and it grows wen rolling its evo 5 speed think about it when you can in God's country your friend kenney cole

[@pacificmike9501]

These are things we either live with or install better stuff.