This Harley Panhead Has Been Sitting Too Long

[@JimGoch]

Got a 48 pan that hasn't ran in long time. This video makes me want to get it on the road.

[@pacificmike9501]

I certainly would do that.

[@shaneshubert7958]

Can not tell you how timely this video is. Thank you!

[@pacificmike9501]

That's great. Makes my day.

[@cheftush]

Nice project. I’ll be watching.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thanx

[@brianwinters4991]

I to have an old 48 pan sitting in my garage that should be brought back to life some day .

[@pacificmike9501]

I've been waiting for this thing to show up. I can't wait to see my brother smiling down the road on her.

[@tomdillon6758]

Me too. Owned since 72, parked in 89. Raked, rigid, jockey shift, suicide clutch.

[@manuelrivera6873]

excellant video. this can be a baseline for most people who have a bike that hasn't been started in years. I have seen some videos that use a click bait like "this bike hasn't been started in so many years and I got it running in this short amount of time" I say do it right or give it to somebody that can. respect the bike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Well said. But, it shouldn't be that difficult. We'll go through the motions.

[@leetownsend46]

She's a sweetie glad your looking after her 😊

[@pacificmike9501]

We'll try.

[@rogersalazar2336]

Glad to see you back Mike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. It's just life. Have to take care of everything that matters. You matter. Take care.

[@jobuck893]

Can't wait to see what you do to it and get it running. You are the man to do the job Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@dejonsmall9886]

PM, this is what I'm talking about, I love the old stuff, oh don't forget to add some fishtails, they give me a Chubby...Yeah Mike you are the MAN..

[@pacificmike9501]

Yah, it's cool. Last time he had the bike, he put those shotguns on it. Ain't about me, it's whatever he wants. Thank You Freddie.

[@lynardskynard9325]

love the rocker boxes

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes, they are cool.

[@darrendover5276]

Just dug out my 81 lowrider setting for 16 years! Followed your steps today and it fired right up! Thanks mike!

[@pacificmike9501]

And you're one of the guys that makes this effort worthwhile to me. Please continue to have fun.

[@psychoticmemories2583]

I think that is worth more than its weight in gold especially with the stories attached.

[@pacificmike9501]

True

[@vernegibb621]

Yes sir this will be fun to watch and learn.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. We'll see.

[@n2vxc]

mike is older but i respect his knowledge and he finishes these projects he starts, and shares his tips along the way

[@GodInTheMachine]

Old=gold

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow. Thank You.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I try to show well enough to be useful.

[@miker7798]

Mike... this is Mike in Jersey. I just found your channel and love it. I just had my 78 shovel under 7 feet of hurricane Ida flood water. I bought her new when I was 22. Weve been down a lot of road together. I could literally just cry because I left her in a guys shop too long and I feel like I did a bad deed to an old friend. She has close to 60,000 miles without any major engine work. Not even valve guides. Just kept marvel mistery oil in the gas all these years. A bit of smoke on decel is the worst of it. She doesnt leak... a bit of seepage... So Ive spend about 8 hours draining fluids. Filling gallons of wd40 and kicking it through. I drained the tranny and a few cups of clean water came out. Then oil. I completely over filled it with motor oil for now. Im getting clean wd40 out the crank vent and primary chain oiler. Im dumping the return oil into a pan... Almost clean wd... I think I might be ok. I sprayed all the electronics. Disassembled cleaned and sprayed everything. I need a new ignition and battery and Im going to try and start her up. I didnt pull the inner primary yet so Im thinking the stator will be shot. But Id like to hear her run and get up to operating temp for a while. Hoping to get any remaining oil out. Im going to save her. Theres things you do in your 20s that you can never replace. At 65 this machine is my link to a fun past....endless memories... Like running wing man for a brother and taking the fat chick... bar hopping in NYC with 2 chicks doing acid....my "date" making my clutch slip... line dancing through stopped traffic in the Lincoln tunnel to find an accident scene with all the cops there.... scuze me officer... pardon us... then 2 Shovels with straight pipes drag racing off blasting through the tunnel.... Yea. I have to save her. Your vids are an inspiration. Thank you brother.

[@pacificmike9501]

We could sit and swap stories. I bought my 77 FLH new in 1978. We actually have over 400 thousand miles together. There were years when all there was, was me and my Shovel, no cage, nuthin' else. Rain, snow, bars, other states and more you can imagine. I get it. Yours will be fine. It might get expensive. She'll be fine. It might get difficult. She'll be fine. They're born with a rock and roll heart.

[@miker7798]

@@pacificmike9501 yes brother Im sure. The 70s were a great decade to come up in. I was a trucker for most of the first 30 years. Not home a lot. Livin out of a duffle. Either strapped to the seat or thrown in the sleeper. A few years with no other vehicles. But I did always put her up for the winter. The annual Christmas cruze... then put her up till March. The good old days.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes. But I believe we can still do it. Maybe a little less throttle, but Cameraman won't be around for hours. Video project of the moment all set up and ready to shoot. My Shovelhead is calling me and it's a little cooler up the mountain. Bye...

[@stinde666]

That bike has seen some miles on the road, but she’s so beautiful 😍

[@pacificmike9501]

She wears her history in plain sight.

[@dray1842]

Good info as always., Thanks for the content.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@ralphtieleman4950]

Good evening Mike !

[@pacificmike9501]

Good Evening.

[@nacona5114]

I learned to ride on an old Pan Head, kick start (don't miss 'em), and the iconic chain, that always seemed to fall off at the Fwy. interchange. All in all, it is good to see this beast come back to a new life, a lot of memories in these old beauties! Thanks, brother!

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet. I love this old stuff and keep my own up and running. It's nice that so many people are interested and involved. It seems like there's more old bikes out there every day.

[@jimmccoskey8253]

Long time since the shop in SLO...continued thanks for the help waaaaay back then...looking forward to the pan resurrection. 73's, shovel-head Fred.

[@pacificmike9501]

Good to hear from you. Thank You.

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Nice looking survivor! I can’t even imagine what that bike may have witnessed in its day!

[@pacificmike9501]

Yah, probably more than we need to know.

[@curtisshippy1361]

Will be a enjoyable project Thanks for bringing us along

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks for coming with us.

[@darrell3368]

Great to see you again Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You and Hi.

[@darrell3368]

@@pacificmike9501 hello Mike keep up the great work and thanks for sharing and God’s blessings for you all hope cooler weather coming to South Georgia soon I am tired of this hot weather how about California weather

[@DeuceDevil]

She definitely has SOUL Mike. Good to see you Brother. All the best from East Coast Canada.

[@pacificmike9501]

You noticed. Great to hear from you. And the best to you and yours.

[@Francey4782]

Gotta love that kind of bike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Yep

[@waynespicer856]

Great old bike. Looking forward to the prep and start up. Our biking season is starting to run down here in Eastern Canada,so will soon be getting my bike prepaired for it,s winter nap. HaHa.

[@pacificmike9501]

That would be difficult for me. But I know it's beautiful there.

[@rikib9132]

Been working on a 27 Chev lately and this update I had to look at work, just a nice rideable pan like old boots I reckon will definitely put a smile on camera man M 👌 tools down now and out for a ride thanks and Keep chipping away

[@pacificmike9501]

This is actually for the first Cameraman Mike. We're all "Mike." It's actually true, not a joke. None of our viewers have even met the Mike that owns this Pan. But, he is quite a Gem. We all love him. That's why we stop what we're doing to get him on a bike again.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@pacificmike9501 ... Having friends like you guys is a blessing.

[@samslade739]

I am continually amazed, and very happy, to see so many of these old bikes still out there and on the road. Especially after all the craziness of the 60s and 70s when everything was being chopped up and anything that looked factory was thrown in the trash. Keep up the great work Mike.

[@pacificmike9501]

This is one of those chopped up bikes. We're gonna start by making it function. Thank You.

[@deanphillips8270]

Looking forward to it!always fun to watch bringing something like that back to life

[@pacificmike9501]

That's the way I look at it. I know she's very tired. But, she'll be tired at about eighty miles an hour.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@pacificmike9501 ... Fortunately, it only needs to go fifty MPH faster than it's going now.

[@pacificmike9501]

Oh, she'll fly. It's required around here.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@pacificmike9501 ... I was joking about the speedometer.

[@jeridross4027]

ALWAYS something cool in Mike's garage. Looking forward ( a little jealous I have a fondness for the older bikes and don't have a panhead or knucklehead of my own) to seeing you work.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. She'll be running soon.

[@MicahBell_1860]

Looks like a good solid bike,

[@pacificmike9501]

Let's just say, "It will be."

[@russellholmes7958]

This is going to be a fun series. Looking forward to it.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Going to enjoy this series. The pan is truly "old school" enjoyed.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@mattovictimcycles1334]

Kool I will enjoy this.... I started out of my home garage a little business Victim Cycles....I offer services on bikes the have been victimized by neglect.... We all love our bikes but sometimes life can get in the way of enjoying them and they end up put away and stored....I am helping people get back in the wind...It's been fun and every now and then I find an old girl to add to my collection....Enjoy your videos...Thanks

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. What an honorable endeavor. I salute you.

[@danmcelroy6584]

This will be fun and educational to watch. Hope I catch them all!

[@pacificmike9501]

They'll be there. Thank You.

[@erwinballings9155]

Great project Mike, I'm looking forward 😃👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@blackhoggarage]

I am excited to see you working on this PanHead. I love Panheads and ShovelHeads. My favorite bike was a 1961 PanHead that I put in an original 1957 straight leg frame and adapted an early Sportster frontend with super Glide trees. OMG, I miss that bike. This will probably be my favorite video series so far.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thank You.

[@krogersucks45]

working on a 79 with a 75 trans on a after market ridge frame that's been sitting for years also. Let the fun begin.

[@pacificmike9501]

Good combination. You have an 80 inch Shovel with a ratchet lid four speed. Have fun.

[@onlyhereonce7290]

I'm excited. This should be a great project.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thank You.

[@atcjoe1600]

It’s midnight here in the east and I have to be up at 6:30am to run a bread route , but your video came up and I had to watch !

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Thank You.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@romancastro3253]

I'm looking forward to this project. I'll be needing tips on how to get my shovel head started after 20 years.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@FlatBroke612]

Nice. I recently resurrected a ‘75 shovel that had been sitting almost 20 years. Good luck fren!

[@slevin8478]

He has an entire series of shovelhead vids. Helped me immensely on by recent ‘78 shovel rebuild. Watch every bit of them. And get a manual for it too. Good luck!

[@jaclynmccombs8509]

@@pacificmike9501 r6 guy

[@firebearva]

LOL, nothing like a puking relic in the garage, I thought you were talking about me before I gave up drinking. It is going to be fun watching you getting the relic roadworthy again.

[@pacificmike9501]

Have faith. We'll see.

[@SuperOperator4]

I wonder what's going to fly out the pipes on start up!

[@pacificmike9501]

Whatever isn't bolted down inside. She's a Panhead. She'll start and run fine.

[@jakem5420]

@@pacificmike9501😂

[@dieterwehnerhas]

Hi Mike, thank you for the video 👍😃👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thomaslong16]

I inherited a modified ~1958 panhead from my father who passed away a couple years ago. We have pictures of him working on it in our living room back before I was born 35+ years ago. I've started digging into it, it's pretty rough but fascinating, and I stumbled across your series. Really excited to watch through everything you've done on it and learning along the way! I'm not too interested in a full restoration, too expensive right now, I just want to get it up and running again and make it my own, first bike. Thank you for all these videos, looking forward to binge watching over the next few hours!

[@thomaslong16]

Also side note- you are 100% the Bob Ross of motorcycle maintenance!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I really hope you enjoy this stuff.

[@89heavensent]

"HELLO!" All the way from MD. Been hot here too...glad ur back saw some born free on instagram, way cool. Cheers, thanks for the awesome content!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@richardhartley7094]

This could be a awesome looking bike with paint and a bit of chrome 👍👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Sure. But for now, she's just gonna run and do what she's supposed to do.

[@highwatercircutrider]

It’s an awesome piece of history for me just as she is in her ‘work coveralls’ !

[@kyrstiejoeellering7497]

We inherited a '77 Shovelhead from my step-father-in-law that sat for about 10 years. We're late bloomers and have a special needs daughter who has had priority over time and money.. Rightly so 😊 so hubby and I new to WORKING ON bikes, this has proven to be a HUGE undertaking. Totally worth it, of course 😁 but he FINALLY just got it to kick over Yesterday for the first time.. the day before his 48th Birthday, what a Gift!! However, it won't keep idling.. SU Carb ( which we've watched your AMAZING videos for ) and we Did bring it into a High Altitude new home, from Cali to Wyoming.. so.. may need to replace needle, along with other ..issues..we'll say 😁❤️ I wish You had a site where I could rent him 15 minutes of your time for him to pick your brain for his Birthday today. I cannot think for the life of me what a better present he could have than That. 😁 But seriously, Thank You for all the Amazing content you put up. It is truly both Appreciated, and Extremely helpful. Especially for those of us out here in the weeds!!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. That's wonderful to hear from you.

[@nzbikerjon]

beautiful bike, watching with interest, cheers

[@pacificmike9501]

She's certainly cute. Come along with us. Should be fun.

[@Anuskasv0]

That's a really cool looking bike, can't wait to hear it roar.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. We'll see.

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

That's a dream bike I could never hope to own. Too spendy for my blood. But I'm glad there's people keeping them running.

[@pacificmike9501]

Don't sell yourself short. I've been way down and way out, and then, things got better.

[@2000tc88]

I too cant wait to see all the work you do on this ol gem.

[@pacificmike9501]

Not a lot. Just going to make her go again.

[@RatsAndFunTV]

Very nice bike.

[@pacificmike9501]

I think so too!

[@markb3129]

This one will be interesting!! ✌

[@pacificmike9501]

I think so too!

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@pacificmike9501 ... So, left foot clutch and left hand shift. Are you going to stay with that setup?

[@larrys.3992]

Can't wait!

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@toddricketts9498]

Looks like a great project , sure would like to be involved in work of this nature Great to see these old bikes still alive

[@pacificmike9501]

It is fun. Thank You.

[@dielauwen]

Use marvel Mystery oil in the cylinders. An ounce in each and let it soak. Loosens the rings. Good in the gas too.

[@pacificmike9501]

I don't think we have those problems here. We'll see.

[@natehate5547]

those handle bars are out standing

[@pacificmike9501]

I believe they are stock Harleys. They are also broken and will get a quick weld. Remember, we're not gonna spend much money.

[@motorcyclemark2889]

Im wanting to see the flathead build

[@pacificmike9501]

I got a buddy who needs a bike to ride. The Flathead is for me. I think this is very important.

[@motorcyclemark2889]

@@pacificmike9501 right on Its cool plenty of time for the flathead after this

[@skcsabastian]

This is going to be an Awesome project.

[@pacificmike9501]

Just a short one. But thank you.

[@ralfrainfurth6034]

Thank you, I could learn a lot of you. I want to repair my bike by my self👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad to help

[@simonkeyes6841]

Great video Mike. (And Mike)

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍🙂

[@ljgaines8170]

Like all your videos Mike I look forward to seeing this one

[@pacificmike9501]

More to come. Thank You

[@Wooley689]

Oh, this is going to be fun and interesting to watch.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I hope you enjoy it.

[@pugloverg6671]

Glad to see you Mike..:)….it’s blazing 🥵 lol

[@pacificmike9501]

You got that right!

[@97irishflyer]

Old motorcycle souls are always willing, it's up to us to get and keep their bodies able.

[@pacificmike9501]

Amen.

[@gwilliammaggs]

Mike, It’s not a relic, come on, unless you were joking! and I completely missed it. Looking forward to the project.

[@pacificmike9501]

Okay, I'll be kind. I actually meant it lovingly. Thank You

[@kennethpascual1312]

Ty Mike for the video looking forward to seeing it run! Kenny

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Me too.

[@izzynutz2000]

I sure do miss my 59 pan head.. it was an old Shriners bike had the tassels on the handlebars and it had the lights in the wheels.. I bought it for $500 in pieces the kid that had it it was his grandfather's ( he was a Shriner )and he didn't know you were supposed to put oil in the tank he ran it dry due to riding it various leaks when it did it thru a rod and it took out the left hand case.. As time went on I found another case had them both machine together had the engine built I had found another frame because the kid had left the original wishbone frame outside and the lower legs filled up with water when I acquired the bike I put it up in my attic and it froze and it bursts the lower legs at that time back in the mid 80s the only person that could fix those frames that had the jigs was Indian Larry well maybe not the only person but I had met Larry years before and called him and he said he could fix it which he did but I put that engine and transmission and a Paco frame and that bike looked a lot like this one.. ahh the memories.. that was a long time ago and I sure wish I had it back... When I sold it all the original stuff from the original bike I had in boxes not only did the man get the bike that I had built with the engine and transmission in it but he also got all the other amenities that came with the original 59 panhead duo glide ... And I think if I'm not mistaken he restored it back it's probably worth it's weight in gold if he did.. thanks Mike looking forward to this project...

[@pacificmike9501]

Great story. The way I look at the things I've had that are now gone, I got to experience. There are new experiences to be had. It's like planning your next adventure. It won't go completely according to plan, it will go a little sideways from time to time, but, it will be an adventure, as great as you make it. You obviously know how.

[@chrisrestifo7010]

I watch a lot of bike building videos, I'm rebuilding a 76 Ironhead currently. My dream is to find a decent Panhead, even a restorable Knuckle. I enjoy your videos, you have to be the most mellow guy on KZbin! Thanks for dropping the knowledge!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Ad thank you for watching.

[@BWGPEI]

Ah Mike, it's good to see you, and better to contemplate the project in front of you. Will be fun to watch and I expect fun for you as well.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. It is.

[@BWGPEI]

@@pacificmike9501 It's a funny thing about old mechanics. If we don't have something to work on, we get unhappy. Then, with luck, we go find a project and are happy again, even if it's a maintenance gig.

[@pacificmike9501]

I haven't run out of things that needed work on them in, let's see, forever? This one makes me happy because I'm getting one of my closest back in the wind, where he belongs. People who ride a lot depend on it for therapy.

[@BWGPEI]

@@pacificmike9501 You sir are a wiser man than any politician I ever met. It's a privilege to listen / talk to you. Long may you ride!

[@johnferreira2044]

How is it going Mike , I can see the speedometer stuck , Nice old bike , You know the old saying , Why shovel shit when you can Pan for gold 😁😎 Be safe take care of yourself Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

You do the same. Thank You.

[@johnjames9799]

Christ Mike.. making me feel old as you say "relic"

[@pacificmike9501]

I try to stay away from mirrors. Sorry I brought it up. We're still here.

[@lonesometinman3147]

Mr. Mike I heard of a guy that use to pour diesel into the oil bag , after draining the oil , them he'd kick the engine over with the oil return line off the tank and into a drain pan till everything was expelled . then pour in some 30 at. Kick it all through and out . then a new filter and 60wt. Your comment on this method would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all you do . ✌

[@pacificmike9501]

It's all good. The old methods were great. We also use much better lubricants now and don't get the deposits everyone experienced in the old days.

[@dilo777]

Excited to see this project! I had half a cup of water comes out of my tranny when I drained it. I took it apart and inspected it after that... Thankfully I have it back together now.

[@pacificmike9501]

Did you replace the bearings? I've drained water out of them and they were just fine, but I was concerned, especially when it was a customer's ride. I did one of my own a while back and it was fine. When I got it, it was full of water. I couldn't believe how nice it still was when I took it apart.

[@dilo777]

@@pacificmike9501 I did replace the needle bearings around the output/sprocket shaft.... There was a few missing..... Got the correct size set of bearings and got it back together.... Everything was really clean inside... No rust whatsoever...I was surprised at how clean it was. I didn't see anything to alarm me and the tolerance were good so she went back together! What makes it even more off a mystery though is that I the bike was in a garage for 5 years before I got it.

[@pacificmike9501]

There obviously was oil to protect it. The water separated from the oil and sat on top. Everything was good. Awesome. By the way, that was just a guess. I'm just glad it's all okay.

[@dilo777]

@@pacificmike9501 me too! I got it running finally! But the coil for extremely hot so I ordered a new one... Waiting for that and I've decided to make a few other changes as well....I keep thinking about just getting it done but then....I don't want to rush it either... And I want to LOVE the finished product!

[@pacificmike9501]

If you left the ignition switch on and you have a points ignition, and the points were closed, it can cook that coil.

[@ernieme101]

nice bike but damn it needs some love !

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet. First, she needs to get out and play.

[@stevendaleschmitt]

DO. NOT. RESTORE. [only repair and rehab} it would be a nice artistic touch to apply different colors of red/blue silicon, j.b. weld, gorilla glue etc. around some of the mating surfaces (after sealing properly, of course]. the brick-red sealer is a nice complement the 56 chrysler green metallic lacquer (?). there is a definite theme to this bike, go with it! p.s. other than a showroom floor, when was the last time you saw a stock h.d.?

[@pacificmike9501]

This is how the bike developed over a long period of hard living. We'll get her running for now, then, she will develop into her own life with her owner, nephew of the previous owner. She will gradually morph into a thing of beauty.

[@thomasprendergast2770]

Mike that bike looks awesome I would love a bike like that cant wait to see you go through it

[@pacificmike9501]

We're doin' it. But, she's not getting the whole treatment now. Just cleaning up a few things and getting her back to "serviceable" condition. Thank You

[@n4zou]

I found an antique Soviet Union KMZ Dnepr military sidecar motorcycle in a barn. They used the same make and model motorcycle in an Indiana Jones movie "The Last Crusade". It sat in a wearhouse in Kiev Ukraine for 20 years. Then the Soviet Union collapsed and Ukraine needed money to fund it's new government so they asked the USA to allow selling them here in 1992. The one I found had problems right out of the factory due to very bad quality ( communism does that ) and didn't run very well at all. No one would work on it here so it sat in a barn for 27 years. I purchased it for what the sidecar and it's frame was worth and trailered it home. I unstuck the engine and actually managed to make it run on just one of it's two cylinders. I took the entire motorcycle completely apart, figured out what parts I needed from Kiev Ukraine (which are still easy to get) and other parts I could repair or make myself. I assembled it correctly and now it's a reliable and fun motorcycle to ride. Imagine buying a 47 year old motorcycle with very low mileage for not a lot of money. It's built like a tank and ride's like one too. It's top speed is 45 mph but you can haul 3 Solder's on it, 80 lbs of kit, weapons, and ammo, for each soldier, and tow a 1/4 ton trailer or towed weapons with it.

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow! That's great! What a great adventure and what a fun machine. Is that a two wheel drive machine. I've done a little work on and have ridden several Urals. So, at least I understand what you're speaking of. Have fun with it.

[@n4zou]

@@pacificmike9501 It's a single wheel drive that was built before they started using 2 wheel drive. You actually don't want a 2 wheel drive on any of them, Ural or Dnepr. It's extra problems you don't actually need if you go off road. The Soviet's split production of heavy Motorcycles with IMZ producing the civilian Ural and KMZ producing the military Dnepr. Dnepr motorcycles cost twice as much to produce than the Ural. As an example the Ural frame is cold bent 17 Guage steel while the Dnepr is hot bent 11 Guage steel. The wheel rims are the same. The Dnepr engine is also built for abuse and has a forged crankshaft and not a pressed together steel crankshaft. I'm getting close to 12,500 Km which the manual tell's me it's time for service at a Maintenance Depot lol. That call's for removing the final drive, gear box, and engine to perform Depot level service. It's basically just a thorough cleaning and inspection along with pulling the front engine timing cover to get at the Centrifugal oil filter on the end of the crankshaft and clean it out. It only takes about 20 minutes to take all of it out of the frame as it was designed to be easy to work on , and is. I figure it's going to be a two day job with "Old Man" rest break's included lol.

[@pacificmike9501]

That is truly interesting and truly cool. Thank You

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

That’s a project I love to have it wouldn’t be sitting for five years it’s for sure I’ll have to get started but I also like to finish your project🖖🏼

[@pacificmike9501]

Me too. I'll explain as I go. But, I do the things I need to do, and keeping everything running takes a lot. My brother needs a ride. We'll get him onto this Pan post hast.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

@@pacificmike9501 ✌️

[@toiletpaper5770]

I do that with our City vehicles once a year lol

[@pacificmike9501]

That's funny.

[@muranonika2725]

Good luck with this funny bike, Mike! You've someghing to do really. Speedometer at 30mph 🤣. Oil wet motor seems tired. ... for the 6/12 v charger very depend. You can try to use 12 v , I think.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks 👍 Funny? just an old bike with a job to do. We're gonna ask her to do it.

[@muranonika2725]

@@pacificmike9501 oh yes. A lot of job except the frame, but Im not shure )

[@pacificmike9501]

We're not going for pretty yet. We're just going for a ride.

[@muranonika2725]

@@pacificmike9501 well. For this reason total reimburshement is not nexessary.

[@pacificmike9501]

Not yet. Man needs a ride.

[@johnedwards1685]

Oh Lord but that engine is a wonderful piece of forties architecture.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes, it is. I am (after all these years) still in love with the old engines.

[@tristangallagher2035]

Love it. Perhaps the most special year of the Pan. Shame it doesnt have the Springer any more, but still has the original Linkert. I see the speedo sits at 30 mph. What's that, minimum acceptable speed?!😊

[@pacificmike9501]

Dunno.

[@brianmcmahon7992]

Wow you have a doppelganger remind me of a brother I used to have hung out at his shop when I was in the navy to learn about my ol pan

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@Burge13]

Beautifull bike love the bars no one seems to use them any more would you know what there called thanks Mike

[@danielmorris3687]

They look like Flanders Buckhorns to me but I wouldn't swear by it. Cool looking old chop. ✌🇨🇦

[@Burge13]

@@danielmorris3687 Thanks mate.

[@pacificmike9501]

I think they're probably Flanders No. 1's.

[@Burge13]

@@pacificmike9501 Thanks mate

[@pacificmike9501]

You're probably right (Flanders No. 1 and their Buckhorns, I believe were the same bar).

[@tonycurtis4427]

Thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

Always Tony

[@GodInTheMachine]

#14 Champions and a little Marvel

[@pacificmike9501]

Gotta be legit and look everything over.

[@TrustyZ900]

Cool bike, Mike. I've always had a soft spot for panheads and shovelheads. This one's gonna be fast if it's already going 30 mph just sitting there.

[@pacificmike9501]

We'll see.

[@robcreel4257]

Nice project putt. Looking a little rough but nothing a little elbow grease can't fix.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes, it is rough.

[@jasonbruno6084]

👍 right on

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@happymark1805]

it's a beauty

[@pacificmike9501]

She has a touch of class.

[@benzielke7149]

1 thing you do for sure once it has + power to be cranked over is check the gas tanks with a flashlight.... If too much rust they need to come off and be cleaned or replaced.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes.

[@hogfit]

Hey Mike, new subscriber looking forward to following this project. 61 Panhead in the garage

[@pacificmike9501]

Welcome!

[@RamdyEvans]

My buddy Ed had one

[@flashgordon2816]

Cast rocker covers w/ cooling fins !...Only saw a couple panheads with those over years back during 70's...Mike do you know if those cast "pans" were aftermarket or an OEM option?

[@pacificmike9501]

I believe they are "Custom Cycle Engineering" and still available today.

[@everettcalhoun8197]

And they are expensive. I think they list for more than the bike listed for new.

[@flashgordon2816]

@@pacificmike9501 Thanks...seen a few more of those cast "pans" in recent years & figured someone was making them ...Like to find an old Panhead (more original the better)...Kick myself for not going for broke way back when a nice one was $2K to $3K ...> current = ironhead 1974 XLH (my 1st Harley) 2 shovels('75 FXE & '80 FLT) & an '87 FLHTC Evo= my modern bike(LOL!) far as Harleys in stable.

[@pacificmike9501]

Sounds like a nice place to live.

[@flashgordon2816]

@@pacificmike9501 Garage & sheds are too small...+ a big mess at the moment...Usually spend as much time reorganizing & cleaning up before hand as I do working on any portion of a project in recent years...LOL! Tinker around with airhead & oilhead BMW boxers also...oilheads like working on space shuttle ...

[@pop4725]

Suggestion: tighten the triple tree neck nut and be sure the neck bearings are greased

[@pacificmike9501]

Yah.

[@dawidos117]

“… and quite often people hose the bike down…” that’s what I thought. People say, washing your bike doesn’t do any harm, but I’m not quite sure. What’s your thought on that, Mike? How do you wash your bikes? Thanks! Cool videos! 👍🏻

[@pacificmike9501]

Usually, it's all by hand. When it gets too disgusting, I spray it with degreaser, trying not to get it on the paint, then I use toothbrushes and things. I hose it off and start it right away to dry the wiring. Before doing this madness, I remove the air cleaner and plastic bag the carburetor, and make sure I don't get water in the trans vent. It's all a pain and you're risking a little damage if you don't relube any metal to metal surfaces. It's a project, but sometimes it's the only answer.

[@dawidos117]

@@pacificmike9501 thank you for your detailed answer. I really appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@neilstern1694]

My brother had a old not sure what you call it a knuckle head? That had engine work on it He was a light weight and couldn't kick it over. I was all of 180 lbs and 18 and could loved riding it when he was in the army. I raced everything, Cameros vets mustangs and won every time. Lucky for me it had a collapsed front end that was perfect for racing. Just before he got out I got drafted. Begged him to sell it to me but he sold it. I was heart broken. The thing ran great and in the year he was gone I took it everywhere. Took it to Chicago to JC Whitney, to get parts road like a dream. And it was for a 18 19 year old. Now I'm 70 and just drive an 883. I know it's a girls bike a young guys mother begged me to take it. It was totally set up wrong, but now I just give it the attention it deserves ridden hard.

[@pacificmike9501]

Great stuff. Thank You. An 883 is nothing to sneeze at, smooth, dependable, easy to handle.

[@neilstern1694]

@@pacificmike9501 I lost 90 lbs. Now at 180 lbs. Again. And if like yo ask you is there a way I can take off the rev. gov. I'd like to windit out a bit more, I know she can take it. What do u think? The one your working on is a gem.

[@pacificmike9501]

That would require changing the ignition system. It does have a factor rev limiter which retards the ignition at a certain RPM level. A good flow through exhaust and a free flowing air cleaner is a tremendous boost. If it's carbureted, rejetting will be required. If it's fuel injected, it will require a module of one brand or another to richen it up to compensate. Again, carbureted will just require a larger low speed jet to get enough fuel to balance with the added air flow.

[@neilstern1694]

@@pacificmike9501 thanks it's naturally aspirated, and never thought of larger jets. Thanks for the info.

[@pacificmike9501]

increase the low speed jet. High speed jet usually okay. But, this is all with a less restrictive exhaust and air cleaner. We have done a jet change on a twin cam (pretty much the same) on one of our videos. Just go to our KZbin home page and click on the word "videos." They'll all come up. Have fun.

[@joeesparza1883]

mike , is there a chance you'll repost your rear brake drum to disk conversion

[@pacificmike9501]

It is in the videos. There are 193 videos up. Go to our KZbin Homepage and click on the word "Videos." All of them will come up. Do this on a computer, not a phone.

[@joeesparza1883]

@@pacificmike9501 found it Mike :) floats off spacer as it looks ?

[@pacificmike9501]

Kinda. I made my own bracket.

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

what up man! Hollywood sent me! Subscribed!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You