My Harley was running a little out of whack and we found the problem and she is back to normal!!!
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@Rocksworld582 ай бұрын
Premium only for me since day 1. Don’t sacrifice saving a buck over quality and performance. Great vid, thanks for posting up bro! 😎
@Armedlegally2 ай бұрын
Even with premium you will get the same thing. And news flash for you and anyone who thinks gas station tanks are clean or the filters at the gas pumps.....My nephew works at a station for the last 11 years and they will change the filters at all the pumps and the garbage that comes out of them is amazing.
@Tom-jw1pe2 жыл бұрын
Anybody else cringed when George blew the fuel out? 😂😂😂 nice video… learned something new 🔥🔥🔥
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
I give you the authentic... behind the scenes you know that...
@Tom-jw1pe2 жыл бұрын
@@officialmac my man!!!!
@ardyrides8342 жыл бұрын
Tom - Google misspelled Jorge. Reminds me of siphoning fuel through a hose... Taste bad!
@crockett11000 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, sets a wet filter down right over the battery, then blows it out over the bike instead of on a work bench, then drops the old o ring down into the bike frame. Nothing like wetting your lips with a carcinogen!. Dumb ass hack..
@mammoth9292 Жыл бұрын
I cringed when he said E85
@b2db.fisher2 жыл бұрын
E85 is 85% Ethanol and is totally inappropriate for Harley Davidson motorcycles. Use gasoline with less than 10% Ethanol, if you can find it, and 91 octane or greater. I use top tier gas (no Ethanol if I can find it) and add octane booster if it’s less than 91 octane.
@randyschmittou8708 Жыл бұрын
Ethanol SUCKS!!!
@blackvettespeeder2 жыл бұрын
Mac, They say that E-85 is the worst gas you can out in a motorcycle. I only use 91 octane straight gas, costs a little more, but it won’t destroy the motor like they say the gas your using would, Thanks for the video
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Who is they?? Honestly if people don't have experience with something of course they will just regurgitate information right or wrong.
@vaughnfontenot45352 жыл бұрын
maybe on a stock bike.... but e85 make power.. and thats clearly his goal
@gnd1116 ай бұрын
E85 makes power!
@officialmac6 ай бұрын
It's finally making these guys believers after a year lol!
@chublez3 ай бұрын
It's the worst thing for yer bike. You got one of them mirror models, that's where we always see it.
@waynemichel73652 ай бұрын
You ca get the filter in a double filter and o ring kit for 19 bucks and do it yourself. I changed mine yesterday after 20 k miles and the filter was black but had no dirt in it. One of the easiest self maintenance jibs on the bike and dont fall for that "special tool" garbage either. Cover the tank with a towel and use punch and mallet. No problem.
@ecrusch2 жыл бұрын
Staying on top of maintenance is a smart thing to do, and will keep your bike running smoothly for years to come. Good job.
@thejerseyj54792 жыл бұрын
Eye opening information about a part we seldom give thought to. You must have a real connection to your bike to have felt the difference and seek help in this regard. Owners like you are the reason why there are so many 15 and 20 year old Harley Davidsons out there that are in mint condition. The old cliche about us Harley Davidson owners cleaning and working on our bikes more than riding them was probably started because most of them look so good. I love riding my '07 Road King more than cleaning it but I LOVE cleaning it. Metallic white with gold pearl clearcoat and flawless chrome. In the sun she looks radioactive ☢. Your bike is one of those that years from now will look as good as today.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Yes sir I'm very meticulous and cautious with my toys and like to keep them running there best. Alot of the guys out there don't pay attention to detail and let then let the dealer tear there pockets apart. This fuel runs extremely cool but doesn't like to sit for weeks but that's the push and pull between them
@mowinthefog304 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the troubleshooting tip by listening to the fuel pump. It’s probably hard to notice if the change in loudness happens gradually over time.
@thangknowa32882 жыл бұрын
You need to get off the E85 and run good name premium. If you don't ride it regular, add a quality fuel stabilizer like Mercury Quickaire, one ounce to 10 gallons, or half ounce to 5 gallons, no issues. Avoid nasty old gas stations, use stations that move a lot of fuel with newer Gilbarco pumps that use good filters right there at the hose connection that are changed regularly.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
I like to run higher octanes and cooler fuels in my Harley
@joeycuddington98576 ай бұрын
In NC, Hi-Octane gas is readily available and it's ALL I have ever put in my Harleys (unless I was out west). My 2007 Geezer Glide has over 100K miles and I'm still running the original gas filter with no loss of power. I know the higher octane gas is hard to find in some areas and you guys/gals have my condolences......
@SmittybuiltHD2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike. Thanks for the heads up on the fuel filter. I only put 91 or higher in the bike, but may check the filter out anyway just to be safe. Edit- Just called my local dealer and they said they never change those out. The part is like 25 bucks and labor was over 300! Said it takes hour and half to get inside the tank to the guts on an 18 RG. He had nothing to say when i said i just watched a video that took the mechanic like all of 5- 10 minutes to do. Ugh
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Lol heads up
@brianfeeney10612 жыл бұрын
I learned very early in life do not use the dealer unless it’s absolutely necessary lol..
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
@@edwarner3826 this was a legit 10min job lol.
@texassasquatch6467 Жыл бұрын
The owner’s manual said to NOT run E85
@officialmac Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@NKBobcat2 жыл бұрын
I use 100% Ethanol Free Recreation fuel and the bike runs very smooth.
@geraldwest34282 жыл бұрын
What is recreation fuel and where do you commonly find it? Thanks!
@NKBobcat2 жыл бұрын
@@geraldwest3428 Recreation fuel is for boats, persona recreation vehicles like motorcycles, watercraft, and snowmobiles. It has no ethanol and is usually 90-93 octane. Gas stations near the ocean and recreation areas carry it.
@geraldwest34282 жыл бұрын
@@NKBobcat Thank you!
@franksaxton3583 Жыл бұрын
FWIW, E-85 has nothing to do with dirt. Ethanol damages plastic and o-rings. It's just as clean (or not) as regular 92 octane. More likely you got a bad tank of fuel somewhere if you're seeing that much dirt after only a few thousand miles. I avoid gas stations if they are in the process of receiving a fuel delivery. The tank filling process stirs up a lot of crap from the bottom of the storage tanks. The filters in the hose are supposed to catch it but.... The filter shouldn't look that dirty for tens of thousands of miles. The MoCo says they are good for 100k miles but that could be stretching it..
@K9SBD Жыл бұрын
Dude, I love the color of your bike. Wish Jorge was on the West Coast. I definitely have him do my bike.
@heybruh3274 Жыл бұрын
It’s easy. Learn to do it yourself
@K9SBD Жыл бұрын
@@heybruh3274 I would actually but I don’t have a motorcycle Dyno 😳
@dags6439 Жыл бұрын
Before you replace the filter should you purge the system first? Thanks
@brianhobby45595 ай бұрын
DUDE just did it and world of difference! One more thing to check is fuel pressure and the trick to find out if there are holes in the lines in the tank is right at start up. before you hit the start button look to see if fuel pressure drops if it does ya got a pin hole on one of the inside tank lines...
@morningboivlog9452 жыл бұрын
I changed mine at 60k and it looked like a burnt marshmallow it was so dirty. Throttle is crisp again!
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Preach on… little parts like this have to be checked like anything else.
@NVARider2 жыл бұрын
Great information! Good to know. Beautiful bike! Thanks for sharing.
@scknigel41732 жыл бұрын
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@randyschmittou8708 Жыл бұрын
Nice video and your bike sounds Great! I bet you put some good Premium gas in it and you'll feel a difference when you get on it!
@officialmac Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Watch my older E85 video
@stephendrake81457 ай бұрын
Always run premium or ethanol free to avoid fuel problems. Ethanol free may be difficult to find since refiners like to add ethanol to increase octane numbers on the cheap using lower octane gasoline...
@alfonsothegreat4481 Жыл бұрын
There’s also a gargle sound. At over 55k, I finally changed mine. Very dirty
@gerry6310 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks for helping others out! Nice Ride!!
@rayjburkhart1752 Жыл бұрын
Nice looking bike 🏍️. I bet Jorge likes horse radish! Safe travels
@bigrobpierce38042 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info try to run cleaner fuel.
@kellybgliding2 жыл бұрын
Wow that boi sounds good and looks good.
@thismiss2 жыл бұрын
Essential video.Good looking out!
@hjfcoco2 жыл бұрын
Mac you need to put out a whole vid on E85 for these old heads 😂🤦♂️ they just don't know...
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Already did but they stuck in the Harley handbook of blowing engines😂😂
@hjfcoco2 жыл бұрын
@@officialmac oh dam, well if that's their choice, then they're gunna have to stay in your rear view mirror lol.
@bderryberry4987 Жыл бұрын
Cool video! Awesome air cleaner too!!
@ut1004bp Жыл бұрын
Ok, this is the first mechnic I see not replace the top plate gasket after removing. I also wondered why he didnt cover the tank with something (cringed when I saw the tank metal inners lay/touch on the leftside of the tank.. That was the after-pump filter. Did you realize there is another take up filter just ahead of the pump itself that also needs replacing? Its about $30 and its at the bottom, and you have to remove the pump to get to it. I agree with most of the others.. go to a cleaner, 93 octane quality gas to reduce problems
@officialmac Жыл бұрын
How can u put a tank cover over the tank when you are replacing the fuel filter? Second we did not need to replace a top plate gasket this is not one of those old motorcycle you may have seen in a video. We did replace gasket for fuel filter it comes in the kit. Like we’ve said a few time E85 is not the cleanest gas but out performs any gas from a pump that’s why I continue to run. I’ll replace a fuel filter for $30 bucks every year to keep my bike running cooler and not pop a head gasket when the rest of the bikes are over heating!
@ut1004bp Жыл бұрын
@@officialmacCycle Mechanics know how to cover your tank, but in case you have to school one, one way to do it is take two sheets of paper towels or even cloth, and cut a hole to allow the neck of the tank to stick through and lay it on the top of the tank.. again, You and he forgot about the fuel pump scavenging filter that also gets plugged up just the same.. as far as a cleaner 93 octane fuel vs E85, I think you might be over estimating the seat of the pant of it all.. and really.. are you drag stripping it where 2/10 of a second really matters enough to dump dirty fuel in your tank?
@Frostytravels2 жыл бұрын
That is why Harley wants you to run Premium fuel-93 octane. Its for a reason.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Harley also only wants you to use there off the shelf parts and oil as well but hey to each there own.
@mikeodd47503 ай бұрын
You can't compare a different brand of parts\liquids to totally different octane of gas. That's just flat out putting the wrong stuff in there.
@christopher2399 Жыл бұрын
That's definitely something that you never think about when you work on your own bike and do preventive maintenance. I'm ordering my gas filter right now.
@michaelking424 ай бұрын
Great looking bike mate. I only use premium gas in mine.
@HowNotTo365 Жыл бұрын
Corn is for making moonshine, not fuel. Even that mechanic in the vid said its a dirty fuel to use. Ive got a flex fuel truck that will barely start on that stuff, no way id run it in a smaller engine like a bike.
@officialmac Жыл бұрын
👍
@freedom6919741 Жыл бұрын
I drive by this place every morning on my way to work.
@nelsonlopez4695 Жыл бұрын
The tech should have a towel over the tank. Also with a hammer and a good size screw driver you can do it at home yourself. Nice bike ✌️
@officialmac Жыл бұрын
No hammers will be used on my motorcycle
@technovikingBubba11 ай бұрын
you can use a rubber mallet, no harm to anything.. but only people with mechanical skills know the thang 😉
@citizenkane57432 жыл бұрын
What air breather you runnin on that bike! That’s bad azz!
@jd-jw8hm2 жыл бұрын
Just forgo ethanol & run premium, with an octane booster if U want...ethanol is corrosive anyway.. Just imagine what it's done beyond the filter.. beautiful bike.. I'd stay away from the ethanol..
@vaughnfontenot45352 жыл бұрын
e85 make wayyy more power
@Highwaybully782 жыл бұрын
@@freebehindbars8654 that's why we have extended warranty 😌
@darthaisei Жыл бұрын
That is why I always put 91 in my bike.
@rockodomingo75182 ай бұрын
Great video I’m changing mine today I have 2014 street glide with 19000 miles on it I do all my work on my bike I got the filter at local H D. shop I bought bike from relative he said he’s never changed it I NEVER use E 85 gas only 93 to 95 octane I’m in Iowa you can’t get much more octane than that I heard E 85 isn’t good for your bike.
@officialmac2 ай бұрын
@rockodomingo7518 your bike has to be built for it you can not pour it in and go ride
@rockodomingo75182 ай бұрын
@@officialmac thanks for the info
@rockodomingo75182 ай бұрын
@@officialmac I got my filter changed it was brown and dirty thanks for the video it took me 15 minutes bike fired right up!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
@williamhemze31024 күн бұрын
I was just watching one which led me to yours. Nice ride have one just like it t man139 motor. If I heard correctly you said you're running e85 most of the time. I'm wondering are you buying that in 55 gallon jug or is there a fuel station near you that sells it?
@officialmac24 күн бұрын
@@williamhemze310 We have gas stations everywhere with it
@robletsdoit58862 жыл бұрын
Great video, great info!!! ✌🏻&❤️
@OnDaCh1p3 ай бұрын
I think you mean E10 gasoline. HD’s do not run on E85 at all. HD does have a motor configuration that will work with E22 in Brazil but not in the USA.
@officialmac3 ай бұрын
🤣
@bobhartman25712 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you!!
@Sweetchilliheat18 Жыл бұрын
How have I never heard of this before
@robbyclark6915 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike! Love that green with the purple accents! Snake Venom?
@bv.hd883Ай бұрын
Somebody take care that dawg!! XD
@mikey553285 ай бұрын
Great video👍
@stevenbuis44902 жыл бұрын
Genuine Harley part made in Mexico
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
🇲🇽
@rwes2940 Жыл бұрын
Love those purple engine accents
@chazreynolds6494Ай бұрын
Nice 🤘🏻What kind of air cleaner are you running?
@roadglide11422 жыл бұрын
Great Tip! Thanks 👍
@steelwheels32710 ай бұрын
Man , that is a nice bike ....what color green is that ? looks great with the blacked out motor & other stuff She sounds cammed up too
@mwcali2 жыл бұрын
@OfficialMac thanks for the video/knowledge. NorCal Street Glide Snake 🐍 Venom!
@kerrylewis25812 жыл бұрын
I change my fuel filter every three years, but I never tried blowing through it.
@jasonkimble89262 жыл бұрын
Get ready to change it every year.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
I think that’s gonna be part of my regular maintenance.
@jimscycleandautotn8508 Жыл бұрын
Hit that hose that gets the pinholes too 🤙
@jimscycleandautotn8508 Жыл бұрын
What cam you runnin ? Sounds good
@mkb3580 Жыл бұрын
Have they come up with an aftermarket filter yet?….K&N?
@officialmac Жыл бұрын
Not that I know of
@jmaxx735 ай бұрын
My pump sounded like that since new.
@JBES20062 жыл бұрын
I need a Jorge in Connecticut 👍🏽
@brianfeeney10612 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks
@nyhus9210 ай бұрын
Nice bike man
@karldoerr94562 ай бұрын
I cannot believe you are running E85!😢
@officialmac2 ай бұрын
Why?
@funhumanusa2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thanks
@doug38052 жыл бұрын
Important info, thanks
@a.r.o76972 жыл бұрын
Why would you run E85 in a motorcycle? I've always used 91 octane. Regardless of how much it may cost, it's only a 6 gallon tank.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Guess you should check out the follow up video
@Jimarceo2 жыл бұрын
Spanner wrench 🔧
@THEM_ROBINSONZ Жыл бұрын
Hey bro, bike sounds great. You running the d&d big bore baffle?
@montmuscle1986Ай бұрын
Change the filter and add another filter on the outside of the tank so you don't have to go through all that. I can imagine how dirty my filter is 😢
@trekbsg2 жыл бұрын
Nice bike
@beardedwonder88642 жыл бұрын
Jesus, why would you run E-85? Do yourself a favor and run the recommended fuel.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
😂😂 I like to go fast I don’t do anything the factory recommends
@beardedwonder88642 жыл бұрын
@@officialmac go fast and e-85 don’t jive 🤷🏽🤷🏽🤷🏽
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
@@beardedwonder8864 you have to do your research bud.. Ive been running E85 for years from my Grand National to my sportbikes....Harleys love it!
@alnewell33692 жыл бұрын
Could you tell me what brand handlebars that you were running. Thanks
@billjones30712 жыл бұрын
Nice video, but why the heck would you put e85 garbage in your beautiful bike
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Have you seen my E85 video?
@steveo77672 жыл бұрын
E-85??? What??? You’re not supposed to run anything but premium for optimal performance! Running ethanol is for sure your problem. However, the sound of the pump has no bearing on the filters performance. My 2019 did it and so does the newer bikes. Never ever run E-85 in it.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever had your bike or any vehicle tuned for race fuel? E85 is not just a pour and go option these bike run harder and cooler with it and don’t smell the garage with fumes. It’s a great alternative to any other fuel I picked up 10hp on the dyno and 8ft lb of torque
@steveo77672 жыл бұрын
@@officialmac Yes I have a twin turbo that runs on E-85 and its tuned for E-85 Harley's aren't.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
@@steveo7767 OK I'm glad you see what a difference E85 makes... My Harley is tuned for E85!
@steveo77672 жыл бұрын
@@officialmac Just never heard of a Harley tuned for E-85. Factory doesn't advise it. Put a turbo in it and E-85 with shoot flames out the exhaust.
@MrCRM20112 жыл бұрын
Good advance 👍🏾
@LizakDominik1988 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video
@keithherb6016 Жыл бұрын
your just earned a subscriber
@MrDoyle072 ай бұрын
I never put anything but premium in mine. Thing runs like a cat from a mean kid.
@lyndonmccorkle84152 жыл бұрын
Great great news
@jamesanderson52432 жыл бұрын
93 octane only in my bikes....
@rodneysutton67992 жыл бұрын
Thank you i got same problem
@bigrobpierce38042 жыл бұрын
91 octane is all I use.
@yiannishayabusaofficial2 жыл бұрын
WOOOOOOOOOOW AWESOME
@axegrinder39692 жыл бұрын
Great video Where do I get the tool to remove piece to get to fuel filter
@20keek062 жыл бұрын
Lang tools is one that is available at ~$30.
@jadefreier8084 Жыл бұрын
Hammer and a punch
@lamarkhopkins68312 жыл бұрын
Hey do they give quotes on building a motor or you have to travel to them in person to no what it cost to build motor like what u have
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Yes quotes are given.
@robertklein3059 Жыл бұрын
Why on earth would you ever ruin E85 in a motorcycle?
@officialmac Жыл бұрын
Don't you?
@randyzeilinger22452 жыл бұрын
If you can use recreational fuel and you won't have that problem e85 is shit gas
@nbt36632 жыл бұрын
Mac sometimes I'm just looking at the pictures... did you tune the bike to E85 fuel? I use real gas in mine. 91 octane.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Yep run alot cooler
@blackedoutbandit2 жыл бұрын
How did u get the beep when u turn the key on and off
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Audible alarm
@richardgonzalez83272 жыл бұрын
What pipe and what tune you have on your bike ??
@chrisbardwell2533 Жыл бұрын
check your owners manual, E85 fuel will void your warranty
@officialmac Жыл бұрын
My warranty was voided long before E85😂
@Chilllybob2 жыл бұрын
I had a 01 Softail dues for 21 years. I never changed the gas filter. Also I never buy original Harley parts they are not made in USA. Look at that filters package says made in Mexico . Harley parts are way overpriced. Why are you putting e85 gas in any way it's the worse thing you can do.
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
I just like my bike to run cooler than everyone else's.
@davidmatias62392 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Vortex or a big note D&D?
@kennyhall24442 жыл бұрын
What filter on your air cleaner r u running
@riachardpaul9432 жыл бұрын
I have a 2008 RG is it in the same place ?
@stevengist6578 Жыл бұрын
Wht cam do u have in ur bike
@kennethdocken48026 ай бұрын
How do I get ahold you at bike week?
@officialmac6 ай бұрын
Instagram @therealofficialmac
@grecocjg2 жыл бұрын
Not for nothing but why would you put cheap fuel in your bike… and then tell everyone, I’m embarrassed for you.. lol
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
Google it bud 100 octane
@heaththomas54402 жыл бұрын
Fine Bike. What exhaust do you have on her? She sounds great
@officialmac2 жыл бұрын
D&D
@yourenotrelatable2 жыл бұрын
@@officialmac I’m thinking either d&d or hpi but I can’t choose which