More Parts For The Flathead Harley Motor

[@allanlawrence940]

Another very cool video with great knowledge about flats. I will be honest though, I loved the knowledge, but the cool story about Stevie and the motor mount was my favorite part. You are a genuine dude Mike.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool, thanks

[@ericoswald7997]

I appreciate your patience and thoroughness with this work.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lars1230]

Just wanted to drop a comment and say that I received the teeshirt I ordered and it looks and fits great. Love your videos and have gained a lot of helpful knowledge from watching them. Been watching for several years. I’ve got an ‘83 FXDG (Ol’ Black Betty) that I love tinkering with and maintaining. I also have a ‘13 Ultra Classic CVO for road trips. Bought the CVO new on 9/11 2012 and it just rolled over 77K miles and still running strong. Don’t know which I do most on the Shovelhead, tinker or maintain but I enjoy doing both. I’m 3/4 of a century old and am blessed by the good Lord to have good health and can still get out on my scoots and ride both locally and take a road trip usually each summer to places around the western USA. Road to Milwaukee for the 105th and 110th Anniversaries. That museum is something to see as well as the old shed and production plant. Keep on presenting the great videos that you do. Looking forward to seeing the flathead project completed and hearing it make that awesome HD sound. Have a great day, Lars.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Great to hear from you and there's a whole lot of younger people that enjoy the fact that we're still riding and will continue to do so. Riding and working on my bikes is what lets me know I'm still here. You and I must set an example. Nah, lets ride just because we can.

[@markb3129]

Like the old saying goes " Buy once Cry once ". Almost no room left on the lift for parts, getting closer to assembly ! ✌🏻

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet.

[@vernegibb621]

If it breaks replaced it if it breaks again replaced with a stronger part. You get what you pay for. Never mind spending the exter money.

[@pacificmike9501]

Amen. Not my first rodeo.

[@stanleyroberts4381]

You got all that great stuff, and it's not even Christmas😁

[@pacificmike9501]

I know!!

[@darrell3368]

Hello Mike great to see you again it’s coming along it takes time to get everything together

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes it does. We'll get there.

[@arthurleino]

Another good video! Magnaflux haven't heard that since I retired from the aircraft repair facility I worked at. Thanks for the video!

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@iskateblank100]

Just subscribed Mike. You have so much knowledge it’s incredible. I just watched your series on taking about your engine and felt confident I could break mine down, and more importantly, PUT IT BACK TOGETHER. I’m pulling the engine on my 1974 kz 400 bobber. Thanks Mike. See you on the road

[@pacificmike9501]

Welcome aboard!

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@b.switzer4744]

Love watching your videos. 😀

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you like them!

[@dray1842]

Thank you for bringing us on your journey

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You for coming along. I get excited.

[@НиколайЕрошин-я5ы]

Nice t-shirts 👍))

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you like them!

[@hubermeier9762]

Hey good to see a new video Mike. Greatings from South Germany ✌️

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You and Greetings.

[@kurtruppenthal9506]

Great video Mike. So cool how you honored your friend who crafted the engine stand. Old school cool!

[@pacificmike9501]

It was a gift. I was touched by it then, and still am.

[@ralphtieleman4950]

Hello Mike and Mike . How are you ? Thank you for this video.

[@pacificmike9501]

Hello to you I am well and hope you are too Thank You. (cameraman will chime in I'm sure

[@ralphtieleman4950]

I am well , thank you

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@mikemeier7228]

I would be really interested in how all these parts come together. I watched the series, where you show us how to disassemble/assemble the shovelhead motor and whenever I have to work on my shovel I check them out again just to freshen things up. Your videos about the big flathead really sparked my interest in flatheads in general and I know I want to get one sometime in the future, idealy an U/UL like you. So yeah I hope you show as much of this motor as you feel comfortable doing, because I know building a motor is a ton of work and showing the internet how to do things in the process triples the amount of effort. Thank you for your videos mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. That's really why it's happening a little at a time. I'm doing all of it and I'm using the best of new stuff I can afford.

[@rle43]

Have fun at El Camino, my Mom was a nurse and used to take her continuing training classes there, so I've got a soft spot for the old school. Give it a tip of the hat for me...

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes, I lived in Hermosa and Manhattan Beaches many years ago. El Camino was the place.

[@howder1951]

Nice little video Mike, haven't seen you for a while. Lost the rear brake on my 04 FLHRS, old age, rubbed through the tube, missed a couple of days riding. Even so, it is enjoyable to work on the bike, and watch you do the same, cheers and keep riding!

[@pacificmike9501]

Welcome back!

[@gregbetts8057]

great vid , cant wait to see the crank assembly . thanks

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. You and me both.

[@rikib9132]

Those cases definitely have come up well , and 2 great quality shirts in today’s mail 👌

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Love you channel and what you do sir

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@29687ray]

Looking forward to truing, and assembly of bottom end

[@pacificmike9501]

Have to get rods rebuilt first.

[@larsblankenfjell9814]

Very interesting to see all the new parts. Looking forward to see the balance procedure!

[@pacificmike9501]

You and me both!

[@jameskelly7003]

I love the commonality in design with and parts pans, shovels and I see now even flatheads. Just about finished restoring a '68 shovel, and it shares a lot of parts with my pan. Some parts even end in -36 or thereabouts. But you have to be careful, because there were a LOT of subtle changes over the years.

[@pacificmike9501]

One thing that helps is noticing the revision letter at the end of the parts that have been revised after the year indicated at the end of the part number. At least you know something has been modified.

[@Kadaver89]

Hey Mike! First of all, I have to say I love your videos! Really exciting to be following while you're building up your flathead. Looking forward to the next video. I am in the same prosess with my project bike, although mine is an Irondhead sportster. But I wondered if I could ask you for some tips regarding my 38 EL Knuckle? Cheers from Norway

[@pacificmike9501]

It's all fun. But, there's nothing like a Knuckle. I may or may not have the answer for you. I love my Knucklehead.

[@Kadaver89]

@@pacificmike9501 I am having trouble with shifting down. I understand that it's possible to adjust this. But how? PS(Have ordered, but still waiting for a service manual)

[@georgegould667]

Thanks Mike for showing us what ya got for for the big inch side valve !

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoy it. I do.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

HOWdy Mike, PARTS & PIECES of the FLATHEAD Thanks COOP ...

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@whip-its_dad4239]

Thank you Mike for the great videos . I always look forward to the next one .

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you like them!

[@danmcelroy6584]

I think I'm all caught up on the knucke! great series on it.. and just got to say you have some beautiful machine's to ride! 2 thumbs up!!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@firebearva]

Santa arrived early this year at Mike's Garage.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yup!

[@salrennie7285]

Hi Mike , Thank you for all your knowledge of internal bike parts.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you like them!

[@raybaker7202]

It's cool watching your videos I feel like I'm there you feel the same about a fine item and how it's made great full of information thankyou

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. That is truly nice to hear.

[@normppjr4429]

That stand is slick. I need to fab one. Thanks for showing it.

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet

[@pannchopper]

Thank you!!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@theaverage7550]

Hey there Mike. Always very happy to see a new video from ya! I'm doing a top end rebuild on The Average '75 right now. Can't wait to get the fresh heads and cylinders back from the shop and get her back on the road....with help from your videos of course!

[@pacificmike9501]

Sounds great!

[@pacificmike9501]

I believe your motor is a 79.

[@theaverage7550]

It is a 1979 80ci. You have a good memory! I was wondering if I could get your opinion on something. The connecting rods feels/sounds pretty tight so I'm going with it as is for a few more riding seasons (Seattle). Would it be a good idea to do the top end with low comp (7.5:1) pistons to save a little wear and tear on the bottom end? Mainly looking for reliability....not a fire breather

[@pacificmike9501]

It holds true with any engine. I ran a pair of 7.5 in my Shovel once. They were fine, once I had it up to speed. They were a little on the boring side other than that.

[@tonycurtis6898]

Thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

You're welcome

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.👍👀

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you too

[@lolahenry963]

always do your research get the right part will save a lot of time and head ache

[@pacificmike9501]

Amen.

[@rickstout7626]

Im taking it all in .....Thanx !

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@SR-zo4qv]

Hey Mike, Do you ever go to the David Mann Chopperfest in Ventura Ca. ?

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes, I will be there. I have trophied there with my Knuckle, about a dozen years ago. Chopperfest!

[@SR-zo4qv]

Congrats on your Knucklehead trophy ! It's a beautiful bike. Will you be selling your tee shirts at Chopperfest ? I'm looking forward to the event. Hope to see you there.

[@pacificmike9501]

That's great! I'll be all over the place. It's like "Old Home Week." I get to see lots of people there. I expect to be in or around the Dave Mackie Engineering booth a lot. I'll look forward to seeing you.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@jackienelson5804]

Mike I can't weight to hear it run its all good Lemay Nelson

[@pacificmike9501]

It's gonna be a while. First we get the motor done. Trans is done, been in a box all finished for about thirty years. Chassis is not quite finished. Motor goes in so all bracketry and sheet metal can be modified and fitted along with my seat ideas (this thing has to be comfortable for this old guy to travel on). But it's going to be my idea of "cool."

[@dilo777]

I think another thing to add is make sure you know what year ALL the different parts of your bike is.....because these days there are a lot of bikes put together with different year stuff

[@pacificmike9501]

It's always been that way. You find a frame. You buy a motor. You've always wanted a certain type front end. That's what custom bikes are all about. Yes, it gets difficult sometimes. Sometimes it takes hard work and research. The idea is to build the custom of your dreams. And then there are the guys who want to do a proper restoration. A lot of work there. And a lot of skill. But, it's always been that way.

[@dilo777]

@@pacificmike9501 that's what my dad always did. I'm still finishing his last project. Or one of his last projects. It's definitely a labor of love for sure!! It's amazing what I've found while working on it. Especially the transmission!

[@pacificmike9501]

That's very cool.

[@vanislandsteve]

Nice stuff Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@HDDforme]

Love your channel and the flathead 80 is helpful for me. could you put this in it's own playlist? thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

We'll be back on the eighty in a bit. Just go to Pacific Mike on KZbin and type in Eighty. They should come up.

[@davidorav9716]

Have you done a video on disassembly of piston rods from crank and flywheel on an EVO and reassembly ?

[@pacificmike9501]

No. I haven't done one in quite a while. I am retired and generally just doing things for myself or an occasional neighbor.

[@markmcsheffreysr6890]

You are the man you little kid lol

[@pacificmike9501]

Now we're talking! My dad always claimed to be sixteen, even when he was ready to turn seventy-five. It runs in the family. About half the time, I call my dog "Little Kid," even though her name is Sonia. You're right. A pile of brand new motor parts waiting to go on an adventure? It makes me giddy. Let's all be small children, out for an adventure.

[@markmcsheffrey7174]

You just are the man cool stuff bro .....

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@davidpayte8566]

Loved the video, I'm enjoying this project. I do have a question for you though, I have a 1979 FXEF (dressed like an FLH). It's an 80 cubic inch. I have has the bike fir about 4 years and every time I work on it I find the craziest stuff. Today I pulled the the bike down to a rolling chassis and will go clear to a bare frame and go up from there to fix things right. On that note, I discovered that the heads are mismatched. The rear cylinder head has the "O-Ring" type intake port, while the front has the "Rubber Band" style intake port. The manifold is the rubber band style. I'm going to replace the worn out carb with an S&S Super "E", so I'll be ordering a new intake for it. The guys say I can run it as is, no biggie but I just want to make sure that I do not need to try an replace the rear head with a matching one to the front. So, can I run it as it has been, or should a get a new rear head? Thanks in advance

[@pacificmike9501]

Okay. Good question. Personally, I always prefer O-Rings rather than rubber band types. Running it the way it is, if it's all sealed up well, is fine. When you're mating an O-Ring to a rubber band, one side still has a groove which must be filled. Rivera Engineering made hard plastic rings for just such a situation. Call Ben Kudon at American Prime Manufacturing (562)-889-8665.

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

Yep and you can order parts and they'll be wrong two times in a row and that can use up weeks of time. :)

[@pacificmike9501]

Get over it. C'mon, we're not in a hurry.

[@williamrenner2586]

Christmas came early.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yup.

[@hack2it]

Another great video Mike! Christmas in September for you. I hear you about which bike? I have a E73 Sportster. There’s parts that don’t fit later Sportsters on mine. Having to go back into the primary and do a few things. Bought a cheep gasket and it bit me in the butt. Lesson learned.

[@pacificmike9501]

Sportsters went through a lot of changes. Gotta learn and maintain those parts books.

[@adamr4115]

👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@georgegould667]

Mike from your knowledge and experience what was the life span of a new big twin side valve engine off the show room floor ?

[@pacificmike9501]

That's the beauty of old machinery. It's built to rebuild forever. They didn't believe in disposable machinery yet. Ever notice how modern stuff has no grease fittings? How long between rebuilds? That depends on the rider.

[@flashgordon2816]

Maybe start another channel for motorcycle questions & call it "BE SPECIFIC Mike"... LOL! ... :-) ...> Some of the 1/2 way thru model year changes can also confuse on what part is called for ...

[@pacificmike9501]

Absolutely. However, sitting here with a mile high stack of catalogs and service manuals... well, c'mon, I think learning to do research is as important as learning how to hold a wrench. I honestly can't do it for everyone.

[@flashgordon2816]

@@pacificmike9501 + 1 > parts catalog that covers model + service manual is best tools to spend $ on IMHO ...Even on obsolete parts = cross reference OEM part number to correct aftermarket part ...> Had a question on late model part numbers.= IF Harley was still using the year part went into production = 2 digit suffix number system but I guess I can follow your suggestion & see if my research "Google Fu" is up to task of finding the answer...LOL! >As with all your videos ... Enjoying the big twin flathead build...Looking forward to the next installment video!

[@thomaskirkpatrick4031]

Any part with the JIMS name on it is expensive.

[@pacificmike9501]

Quality generally is expensive. Jim came out of the Aerospace Industry. That's the quality he understands. Things like, "Each piece of steel coming into the plant gets x-rayed." Stuff like that. Jim has now retired. But, I'm afraid, I am a fan. Yah, it's expensive stuff. You are certainly correct.

[@finn1728]

👍🏼😎

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@everettcalhoun8197]

Hey if you are not using the big taper flathead wheels do you want to trade for a stock set of wheels. Please advise.

[@pacificmike9501]

The Late, Great, Mr. Clell Richards (House of Horsepower and many other great accomplishments) did those tapers for me many years ago. The diameters of those wheels is probably for an EL Knuckle I had back then. Not quite sure what I'm going to do with them yet. But, I'll keep you in mind.

[@everettcalhoun8197]

@@pacificmike9501 Of course they are the same diameter because they are interchangeable. No taper issues, no diameter issues they drop right in. Piston to piston clearance is another issue and clearance of the rod nuts need to be addressed. but just by your response you are emotionally attached to these wheels so I will move on. Thank you and Ilove who you are.

[@pacificmike9501]

For whatever reason, these wheels (with the same casting numbers) are about 1/4" smaller in diameter than my stock 80 " wheels. They must have been cut down at some point.

[@mph3394]

you gonna Glyptal that base?

[@pacificmike9501]

I don't know that word.

[@mph3394]

check the link..but it comes also in a spray can….alot of the old timers use it here on their crankcases for better oil circulation

[@mph3394]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX24pYSdqs2ro9k

[@timmix331]

👍🖖

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@thekid4698]

Doesn't it suck when you get older you lose more good friends

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes, it gewts a little rough.

[@jackienelson5804]

I hope you get to see your dream come true and that bike turns out buitifule LEMAY NELSON

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. It will be great. It's worth waiting for. I'll get there.

[@tonycurtis6898]

Thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

You're welcome