Removing Evo Rocker Boxes & Heads

[@mikeclark3013]

Sir, I just sat here and watched this whole video, first thing this morning. It’s about 7:00 on Saturday morning, and I plan to be on my bike in a couple hours. I’m in awe of your abilities, and your obvious love of motorcycles. I feel like I’ve really done something when I change the oil and filter! Thanks for an inspirational start to the day!

[@pacificmike9501]

That's great. Thank You

[@warriorsofradiance7100]

Dude is the Bob Ross of motors. Love listening to his calming voice

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@deserthillbilly64]

I said the same thing lol, very Zen.

[@deannagy8372]

Dave I was a GM mechanic for 25 years and worked on motorcycles starting with my dad at 14 years old I am 63 years old now and still remember and use the label and box method a little time now saves a lot of time and grief later.Making special tools that work shows the highest skills enjoy you, ride on my friend!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Good to hear from you.

[@672egalaxie6]

hi there, good info on the anti-seize Mike. I'm a strong advocate for anti-seize compound, but what you said does make sense. Thanks for takin' us along...

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@michaelgershenson8740]

Pacific Mike...you are great! You "walked" me through so many parts of my "project" without a hitch. Thanks for your knowledge and expertise.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad to help

[@thomasprendergast2770]

I really appreciate how you dummy it down for me it makes it easy to understand and not so intimidating

[@pacificmike9501]

It's not "dummying it down." I just try to explain it the way I would like explained to me. I'm not trying to impress, I'm trying to be understood. Glad you like it.

[@HellfighterPreacherman]

I had an 86 tourglide. It weighed 1,000 lbs wet. Rode like a dream but I always thought I'd like a little more power. On my 90 FXR, I had to drop the front motor mount to get the rocker covers and rockers off. Thanks again for sharing.

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes, the big baggers weigh that. Dropping the motor down in an FXR really makes it easier to do things to the top end.

[@cmmhelmond]

Good honest video. All the problems that you encounter, we learn from ! So these are important to show. Thanks for the videos 👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Very true!

[@normanbrown2137]

Thanx , Mike and Mike , your videos and knowledge are a must for me and my 77 Shovel

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad to help

[@ScottieEnnis]

These videos have been great during covid. Really have appreciated them

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you like them!

[@ollelindskog4531]

I use a Loctite product with small grain of artifical diamonds to enhance the grip. With that I can take a worn Allen key together with a worn bolt head and still get enough grip to shear the bolt. If you wiggle the Allen key in the screw head with this paste, the grain gets stuck in the screw head. It's truly a wonderful product.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. That's great.

[@3FiresSports]

This channel is gold! So happy to have found your videos. I’m 34 years old and bought my first Evo last fall- 1997 Road King with 5,800 miles. I look forward to many miles and maintaining the Evo engine for many years

[@pacificmike9501]

That is awesome!

[@leatherneckprepper4477]

Just a quick update Mike, I still can’t walk yet but I now can stand on my one good leg I’m starting to have limited use of my left arm as well. It’s actually kind of nice I feel a little bit more independent. I still doubt I will ever be able to ride again but there is always hope not sure I would ever ride like I used to.

[@pacificmike9501]

Standing is cool. I remember not being able to do that. I wish you improvement every day.

[@cameramanmike2072]

💪👍😊

[@mikaldene7146]

Nice ride Jim. I have a 98 FLSTC that's about to get a new valve train. Thanks for the videos Mike. They really help me see the right way to tackle the top end. The manual I have gives me an idea of what to do but it's nice to actually see it being done. I feel like I should be paying you for all this expertise Mike...anytime you're in Montana you've got a place to call home...later fellas.

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow! Thank You.

[@dscott501]

Man, the Evo is a great engine. Straightforward, smooth design. I won’t get rid of my shovelhead, but some day I’m going to have an Evo.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@silvanobaca6142]

Evo,, good engine...

[@The_Blood_Orange]

Just purchased a 97 softail with the evolution engine. Thank you for the great tutorial.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@napalmnige7498]

This guys accent is like the best sounding accent I've ever heard. I could listen to him talk forever, love your videos dude very Informative 👍👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow, thanks!

[@jongray9342]

Thanks for your time ..like your home made tools for nooks n crannys ... flea market tools+mods=right tool..bless n carry on..

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks, you too!

[@nukacycle]

Nice work guys! Great evo for great men!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@1masterfly1]

My street glide had a 103. She weighed around 950 lbs. While she was heavy, she cruised pretty light for a big heavy machine. We traded her in for 2 bikes so my lady could have a bike of her own. I miss that big old thundering 103. The deuce is better to ride. I just need a 6th gear. Always good content brother thanks for sharing!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@connorhynes2207]

Late to the video but I believe I hung a valve on my 98 low rider. That or something broke off in the head because the piston is hitting something on its way up. Went and bought a 15 street bob to ride for the rest of the season so I can tackle the job this winter. Great video and glad to see that I won't have to pull the whole engine to at least diagnose. Much appreciate you making this video

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Lowrider, you can lower the engine if necessary. Easy to do rocker boxes in that chassis. Much more room than Softail frame.

[@alissarobertson8840]

I am happy to see these videos on the Evo. Most my mechanical skills on Harley's is Flathead Pans and Shovleheads. I got my first Evo last fall after selling my twin cams. I have seen the bolts in the rocker covers on stroked Evo's pull out of the case. I have not seen that in stroked shovleheads what is that from. I am a big fan of factory spec motors because of failures I've seen in strokers.

[@pacificmike9501]

High performance creates its own issues.

[@SuperSkipper360]

Learning so much watching your masterful approach to wrenching on the evo motor ...

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad to hear it, Thank You.

[@westonward735]

You make it pretty easy Mike but then again,experience does show.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@davidcameron7549]

I was going to tackle putting pistons .after your video i have conference enough to do it .thanks guys

[@pacificmike9501]

Great to hear!

[@thomasborger6548]

As usual a fun and informative lesson. The box end of a combination wrench acts as a good cheater bar for tight places as well. I like the tubing tho, great idea.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@arthurleino]

Thank you for the video! For some reason it reminded me of helping a buddy take his heads off a 1200 Sportster. That was in 1991 in the Philippines.

[@pacificmike9501]

Memories of real happenings are priceless.

[@menacebcs]

Just picked up an 86 FLT and once again your videos came in handy. Looked up "change valve cover gasket evo" on youtube search and it came right up.

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Glad to help.

[@arongarceau]

GREAT video. If I may suggest to the casual viewer, change the speed to 1.25 and this will cruise right along perfectly...

[@pacificmike9501]

Now you want me to wake up.

[@Lucastrujillo59]

Great video very detailed thank you for all your hard work and sharing

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrNightpwner]

Domed piston heads you say? Didn't know that was possible, can't wait to see it

[@pacificmike9501]

You need to go back a couple videos. We showed them. Go to Pacific Mike on KZbin and click on "Videos."

[@BEACHYz]

Hey man.. I have to tell you. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you. You're like the Bob Ross of motorcycles. Great to watch. Great advise and tips. Thanks man.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Glad you're enjoying our stuff.

[@michaelhazen8658]

oh I love that satisfying *crack* when a bolt comes loose.

[@pacificmike9501]

The sounds, the smells, you bet.

[@scottseibert7796]

Once again great content !!! Keep up the great work . Very informative !!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks, will do!

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Enjoyed.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@albertgomes4100]

Excellent !!! hands on video's , my latest and greatest internet find to feed my mechanical addictions.. Love the yellow knuckle !! classic ,,,, the pan must be too. That bronze swap meet find was a score ...... looking forward to seeing it on the project.... .

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Those parts are on the chassis in the earlier videos of the chassis.

[@rimaspazereckas2748]

Keep doing evo stuff...just waiting on finanice to approve for a 89 fxsts...not bad for a 28 young buck...

[@pacificmike9501]

Amen.

[@tonybailey4058]

Excellent video thanks for sharing your knowledge. Makes me want to strip my Dyna down just to have a look.

[@pacificmike9501]

I get it.

[@arthurnava4518]

Great job Mike, you make the job look easy. 👏😎Art from Reno NV

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks 👍

[@dray1842]

As always great content. THANK YOU

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kennethpascual1312]

Awesome video ty Mike and crew. Kenny

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@parn490]

Love your work Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@michaelweickmann3476]

Hey Mike, very nice video. Why is the intake manifold wrapped? Is it because so the gasolinetube is protected from heat? Ì m thinking about that, because sometimes i have trouble to kickstart my bike (only kickstarter). More when the motor was hot after riding. Could be that the gas in the tube evaporates. Thanks Michael

[@pacificmike9501]

That's all possible. But, my friend Jim is an engineer. He experiments with lots of stuff. He was playing with "manifold temperature." I think he has recovered and is over it now.

[@michaelweickmann3476]

@@pacificmike9501 Oha, so he is a bit like me. I ´m not happy to experiment, more than to ride. It´ s only I do not find the reason why my bike sometimes starts very easy and sometimes I had to kick it more than 30 times (with breaks). Maybe you can show your experience to kickstart (I saw your video, but i have an evo build 1996 with S&S carburetor) with cold and warm engine again. With pleasure strength on upper point piston, setback, prime engine and what to do if sparks may be wet. It would be a pleasure to me, maybe to some other guys also ? Thank you for telling your specialized knowledge in an so pleasant way. Michael

[@oskarreftel]

This is a great channel! I bought a 1995 Heritage last fall and your videos are helping me get a better understanding of how it's put together. If you happen to have an itch to do a video about replacing the belt drive on one of those, that would be really cool. Thanks for all the great videos, they're really well done!

[@pacificmike9501]

It isn't an itch. I maintain my own stuff and try to help a friend here and there. Replacing a belt on the Softail frame is an all day job. I'll do it when it comes up. I'm sure it will, but I can't say when.

[@oskarreftel]

@@pacificmike9501 I totally understand. Again, I appreciate all the videos you guys make! Cheers from Sweden!

[@bobhartman2571]

Very cool. Thank you, Mike.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you liked it!

[@mattovictimcycles1334]

Use a 1/4 ball end allen on the intake bolts ....Good video Mike...

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Sometimes they're too tight and a ball end is not strong enough.

[@kjetillien4677]

Thank you ! Very nice to see how you do it, since I happen to have a 98 Fatboy as well. I have used the Harley-Davidson New heavy synthetic gear oil 80W-140 in my bikes this year. Could that be harmful to the brass in my 1961 four-speed transmission ?

[@pacificmike9501]

I certainly think it should be fine.

[@75hdfxe]

I did the top end on an Evo Sportster last year. On the Evo Big Twins do they have the rubber umbrella seals for the breather? If so, how are they oriented? The Sportster had them right over the head breather outlets to the back of the air cleaner.

[@pacificmike9501]

Same deal.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Hi MIKE, Back Again for PART # 2 on the EVO Rocker Boxes & Heads Thanks for Sharing COOP ..............................................

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet

[@nickhart5332]

Great stuff Mike! Wish I could get my 15 heritage on that rack! 😘

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@royboy3597]

Nice work, camera man Mike too. Displaying good arm strength. My hands would be numb holding a camera that long! LOL 😂

[@pacificmike9501]

Yah he really does it.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😊

[@davem2720]

Good stuff Mike. I have 2 Evos that require attention occasionally. This has been a good reminder. Also sure would be nice to see you riding sometime. You ever consider doing a riding video?

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. We'll be doing lots more stuff.

[@nukacycle]

Love this motor sound and live this stuff

[@pacificmike9501]

I understand.

[@waynespicer856]

Wouldn,t an allen socket work on the right side socket screws? I had to cut an allen wrench short like that to take my front marker lights apart. Great video Thanks.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@tommontague5721]

Another good video.....Thanks Mike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@albertgomes4100]

Mahalo Mike !, being a new subscriber. I plan to go back to video uno. Caught the lil miss pan last night, Awsome!!. The oops moments on videos priceless. Comes with the territory. Mahalos thanks again...

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@JamanRooney]

Love the video Mike i bought some angled allens for that, can I have his old stuff for my evo.

[@pacificmike9501]

I cut them and use them for specific types of jobs.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Hi mike, the handle bars on mikes bike, I really like the shape of them. Do you know or could you ask Jim, where he might have acquired them ? Are they original to that bike ? Ive been trying to find a set for quite some time. I cant seem to find a set like what I'm looking for. The ones on Jims bike sure look like what ive been imagining. I appreciate what you do with these videos Mike. Thanks for everything. Bryan

[@pacificmike9501]

They are genuine Harley Davidson Apehangers.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

My little 57 Indian Scout chopper has always been able to keep up with the big boys.

[@pacificmike9501]

You mean 57", as in "Scout with Chief Flywheels?" It oughta keep up with the big boys. Awesome.

[@vernegibb621]

Work on them all knuckles pans shovels evos you got the skills.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@thakery5720]

Those pesky screws holding the intake flanges to the head are hard to shift but I use a small 1/4 hex driver bit and a 1/4 a/f ring spanner - think you call them box wrenches.....

[@pacificmike9501]

Sure.

[@LucasChoate]

I had a 94 heritage and the Evo in that bike was bullet proof. Change the oil and ride!

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet.

[@timwheeler8728]

Afternoon from Australia Mike, looking for your advice on my 45 I have the oportunity to put in a 4 speed transmission ( handy as I live in a hilly area) or go for more hp by stroking the motor What would be your preference cheers Tim from downunder

[@pacificmike9501]

Hard to put a 4 speed into a 45. Paughco makes a frame for just such a combination.

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

ps....sorry is so old , but i was just watching this awesome job you guys were doing together, very cool, btw!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@rhn7442]

Nice 👍 Hope you show how to remove the rear top cover and middle frame thats a paine i the as ... : )

[@pacificmike9501]

It takes some serious "monkey motion."

[@29687ray]

I really enjoy your videos

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@brianbiggs3484]

Thanks gentlemen !!! Awesome as always 👍👍🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️🔧🔧

[@pacificmike9501]

Our pleasure!

[@Aliencreep369]

The best youtube chanels 👌👌

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@4486xxdawson]

Love your vids Mike but a tip for ya and those intake bolts on the breather side , if you would have just grabbed an Allen Key that was NOT cut you would have had clearance from the head to crack them buggers free , lol just hate seeing a brother struggle , Tip have 2 Allen key 1cut 1 not cut ahhh better .......👍👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@windym709]

Nice one Mike 👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@crspcritter]

Mighty fine ; many thanks fer the tips !!!- ✊👍🏻👌 😎

[@pacificmike9501]

No problem 👍

[@timothyputzke1250]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering when the cheater pipe would appear. I just used one on a 1/4 inch drive ratchet. It worked and the guaranteed for life ratchet held up. My bad.

[@pacificmike9501]

I won't tell.

[@WhiskeyRiverRC]

How do you get the back side to slip out? I got the front with no issues but the rear is being a pain with the frame being closer.

[@pacificmike9501]

It's not easy, and then, it slips out. Go slow, jiggle right and it happens.

[@WhiskeyRiverRC]

@@pacificmike9501 ended up pushing the shafts for the rocker arms out, removed the rocker arms and pulled the pushrods out and I had plenty of room after that.

[@pqtpat7734]

Is the evo the most reliable engine in your opinion?

[@rustymacneil3227]

If I could be so bold to answer, YES!!! Bullet proof!

[@pacificmike9501]

They're pretty good.

[@brianrudy3294]

Great video I watch every one. My girlfriend likes your beard 😂

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool. Tell her "Thank You."

[@EWPBPSstealth]

Can you put a link in the bio where you found that torque wrench for the engine please?

[@pacificmike9501]

If you're referring to the 3/8 drive X 9/16 box, it is a Snap-On.

[@EWPBPSstealth]

@@pacificmike9501 the one at 5:23

[@larrytaylor8813]

Good Morning, definitely like your work!! I have a 98 fatboy, replaced stock cam with a Andrews EV-13, hydraulic lifters, adjustable pushrods. I like the difference it made. Question please, getting top end clater can s&s pushrod be adjusted out to solid?? Thank you in advance

[@pacificmike9501]

Do not defeat hydraulic lifters. You may not be getting oil to those lifters. Clean the tappet screen. Are your lifters new, or the originals. When the rollers go bad on those lifters, they must be repaired or replaced. If you need to pull the lifters, and inspect them, be careful. If a roller has gone bad, there can be metal in the cam chest. Not good.

[@erwinballings9155]

Great Mike, thanks 😃👍

[@pacificmike9501]

You're most welcome!

[@stanroberts4820]

Where there's a will, there's a way.

[@pacificmike9501]

True.

[@travismayes4547]

Dang Mike I wish you had done this video 6 months ago. I stumbled across your chanel because I was redoing the top end on my 94 ultra. P.S. do you have any videos coming up on how to change that rear drive belt on a ultra😂

[@pacificmike9501]

No. Not yet. It is quite a process. We'll show it when it comes up.

[@danoweston6185]

Hope to "see you out on the rode" someday!

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet.

[@cameramanmike2072]

👍😊

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Hey mike, loving the whole series. I love how careful and methatical, your mechanic skills are. You make everthing just so!! i Have a problem ,need your/ viewers advice (if i may). I also have a fatboy, 2005 15th anniv, silver, 2 -1 V&H ,new s&s crank,g37 Andrews gear driven cams ,hf Fueling oil pump,camplate,new rings and a new primary bearing and a bdl sprocket. (that ol' 05 comp, was drivin me nuts,w/ those spring pack replacements) i was in the primary, trying to quite up some racket, from my Bdl and manual 05 primary chain tensioner, so i was tighting the back strap torx 40 5/16 x7/8 screws, that hold the primary tensioner ( the graded backing plate) and i SNAPPED THE SCREW in two. Im a dumbass, i thought the torq valve for those was 20 FOOTPOUNDS???? please dont ask me what i was thinking!! Do i need a new inner primary??????? or can i back that screw out of the aluminum inner primary???? looks like there is not alot of screw left to access. ty sooooo much in advance Mike!!

[@pacificmike9501]

Extracting broken bolts is almost a specialty in itself. There are people who are very good at it. Machinists are usually the best. Sometimes a good welder can bale you out. I'm not saying you can't do it, but, practicing on things less critical than your inner primary is a good idea.

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Ty, very much Mike for your quick response, my good man. yes, my indy took the job, He removed the backside of the flathead,machine 5/16 x7/8 screw , out of the primary rack adjuster bracket. Thank god i do not have to get a new inner primary, i thought i really bit into it, with the torque wrench. So , he removed the screw,installed new one, and i left my manual 05' prim adj. in!! Bike runs as it should. I have to stop getting so paranoid, with the bike, and just ride it,eh!! words from my dad in heaven:" Richie...just ride the damn bike,will ya"...ty again mike! ps....he banged me for 350$, and he reused the primary gasket!! believe it it or not, he is one of the best indys, in huntington, ny, im just suprised. @@pacificmike9501

[@ronaldnapier8991]

Good job Mike 👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You

[@chuck7303]

Hey Mike great videos, question about evos (1990 1340)what are the main causes for a blown head gasket after only 10k miles.thx

[@pacificmike9501]

Not enough information. 10K on a new motor, or 10K on a rebuilt motor? 10K on a fresh top end? Was it cleaned properly and torqued together properly? Did it receive proper parts? Is it stock, or a real hot rod? Was it abused? If all those things are answered, pull it apart and look at it?

[@chuck7303]

@@pacificmike9501 10k on a rebuilt motor, stock motor just curious what the top causes r that u have experienced

[@pacificmike9501]

Could have pulled a cylinder stud.

[@richardhartley7094]

Hi Mike what make is the horn conversion on the bike👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Jim's own creation.

[@richardhartley7094]

@@pacificmike9501 Think I will do something similar never have liked where Harley mount the horn. Loving this engine strip down thank you👍👍

[@29687ray]

To me Evo's are alot easier than shovels to work on.

[@pacificmike9501]

Pros and cons to both.

[@jonnnywod4339]

Hey Mike what size cam ?

[@pacificmike9501]

Large.

[@fugitivetattoo]

Pacific Mike, couldn't you spray those bolts beforehand with pb blaster?

[@pacificmike9501]

You could. No call for it here.

[@fugitivetattoo]

@Pacific Mike I felt very confident during negotiations of that old evo bagger. Knew what issues to look for what questions to ask and the reasons why. Thanks to you Mike!

[@glennstatham960]

Ilove the tool 'show and tell'!

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool.

[@dustinanderson7285]

What would be an electronic digit that would allow those heads to be moved to another person?

[@pacificmike9501]

Everything is spoken for.

[@paulhitchcock5071]

Great job great video well-informed

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you!

[@ajkylen]

Hello mike I have a pair of S&S super stock heads like new never been used still in the factory S&S box no piston will sell for a good price if interested the will work on Evolution 80 cubic inch motor.

[@pacificmike9501]

Sorry, this is just an educational channel at this point. Try Ebay.

[@mikeworthen3088]

Are all the rocker box mounting bolts the same length?

[@pacificmike9501]

No. The 1/4" bolts (3 of them) are all the same length. The bolts that go through the rocker shafts are the two longer ones.

[@justinb1182]

Where is the video of removing the push rods before hand?

[@pacificmike9501]

I believe I just took off the rocker boxes and lifted the pushrods out.

[@williamrenner2504]

Great Video . Great Job.

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dielauwen]

Great smile!

[@pacificmike9501]

You gotta operate with what you got. Thank You

[@stevepeters4583]

Better stick to pan heads !!! lol good job.

[@pacificmike9501]

Each has its place.

[@ronaldnapier8991]

I Like the Evolution 👍✌️

[@pacificmike9501]

They're very good.

[@miguelormike6424]

Hi, Mike I hope you did not finish your project bike, because I've been gone on a trip. Take Care, Miguel ( I have a Dream )

[@pacificmike9501]

No. We'll get back to it. I promised this job on my friends Fatboy several years ago. I have to do things in order. It will be a little while. But we'll get back on the project bike.

[@chuckwilliams8015]

👋😊✌️thanks

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you too