PART 7 MILWAUKEE 8 STAGE 4 FINAL ENGINE ASSEMBLY AND TEST RIDE

[@rickyhawkins7407]

You did an awesome job explaining the details of this repair. Like another poster wrote, it is a shame the motor company won’t compensate the techs for keep the bikes on the road and basically the company alive. But the auto industry is the same. My take aways from this series: All big companies screw their employees and customers, Brad is one of the most thorough techs I have ever seen, period, And he has the longest screwdriver I have ever seen. (Tightening the seat bolt).

[@Ceppa9]

Great work Brad. Incredible series. I hear you when you saying you don't get payed for your warranty work. I have been working for BMW motorrad for half a decade and even there you basically work for free when some warranty stuff come around not to mention all the recalls. And the worst part is, most customers don't even understand/appreciate what goes on behind the scene.

[@tasunko7672]

Every dealership I know of works their mechanics on a "flat rate" basis, and that all too often explains the shoddy work that happens there. Fortunately, there are mechanics like you who take some pride in what they do. Thanks for the videos. They were excellent.

[@handyvan3422]

you make me comfortable sending my harley to the dealer and also purchasing a new one, thanks for all that you do

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Thanks for the compliment.

[@gr8fully4gvn]

Brad thanks for making such an awesome video your very talented mechanic who obviously takes pride in your work 👍🏻

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@slyguyaction]

Really thorough walk-thru of the job by a true professional. Thanks for sharing Brad...

[@kurtisgothreaux7254]

Fantastic series Brad. Learned a lot and you speak from the heart. You may be my new favorite Harley tech to watch. Please keep the great videos coming. I really like your work area in the basement.

[@AshHol01]

How can someone Like this 1 million times? Brad, you ARE a person who CARES for the customer and watching your videos, Harley should pay YOU to work on issues because of the level of DETAIL you put into EVERY bike you touch. If I was close enough to you and or your dealership, you would be the ONLY ONE who touched my bike! Why? Because if it's wrong, you will fix it and I would complement you with a healthy cash tip for being so diligent and detailed. EVERY mechanic should be as DEMANDING as you are for PERFECTION. If more of you were like this, it would set the stage for better repaired bikes. It takes a TEAM to make this happen and I hope the TEAM you have at your dealership is behind you and understands your GOALS.

[@paulprosser4108]

Brad The Engine sounded fantastic.I think you have been methodical and thoroughly professional in your approach to this motor rebuild. I live in Wales (That is a small country attached to England) I wish we had more technicians as professional as yourself. Although you l;looked exhausted after that rebuild, Take a well earned rest if possible.

[@martyhorsfall2852]

Another very interesting video Brad. I enjoyed the whole tear down and rebuild. Thanks 🙏

[@shaneman1861]

A full size motorcycle in an elevator. First time i seen that. Fantastic vedios man. Agree with you on flat rate and warranty. You have the privilege of working for "The House". When gambling the house always wins. That is why i got out of automotive business. Thank you for sincerity and honesty.

[@120074]

Loved looking at all the ins and outs of a complete rebuild. Really wished you the best. Great video.

[@rays.1761]

Excellent! Been looking for M8 tear down and rebuild top to bottom. Liked and subscribed👍

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Thanks 👍

[@63Spatch]

Brad, are you like the guy in Office Space? He had a window office, then a cubical, & then in the basement! LOL.....Yeeah, let's get that bike done & don't forget the TTP cover page. That would be great. Great series Brad! Sad HD doesn't follow through.

[@JPPerformance360]

I have enjoyed your whole tear down and assembly one of the most imformative videos I have ever seen on here..keep up the good work like your attention to detail

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Thank you sir! I apreachate the compliment! Will do.

[@ArmeroPR]

You certainly did the best job you can for what you're going to flag. It's bullshit a painter can flag lay down panels but a technician can't flag some of the more important parts of the build such as inspecting, cleaning and set up but all in all, wish all tech had the same mind set and attitude.

[@davidgriego8722]

Great series of videos. I definitely appreciate what you do. Thanks again

[@alanmcclusky]

Brad where are you my friend hope you are doing well I am getting withdrawal symptoms have to go and sit in the shed and my wife has took up painting cos she is fed up but never mind I have my shed with my bikes I may be getting a shovelhead lovely example all the best my friend Alan and Ella.

[@2kanchoo]

Love these videos. Glad you got it all buttoned up and on the road. I'm sure the owner will be happy as hell too.

[@scottpayne7829]

Yes this was really helpful to see the full assembly of the motor and the time that it takes to do the job, the bad part is how you love something and the company that you support by buying the bike and buying factory parts for your ride that the mechanic and the purchaser get the short end of the stick!!! i have been working on trying to figure out how to afford the money and time to go to MMI to get certified because I love working on Harleys, I don't see that happening do to the cost and time. Thanks for your time for the videos they show me more about the motors.

[@awsomekill2]

I’m currently going to Mmi, for the Harley Davidson curriculum, it’s not too bad with federal grants about 600, the staff is really supportive here. I’m taking late model and screaming eagle performance. You also get experience on the metric side too before getting into Harley-Davidson so it is extremely worth it

[@awsomekill2]

scott payne I should note, he makes really good videos and I’m watching them along side my curriculum as fillers, more knowledge is power

[@huntzjr]

Thanks for this very informative video series. You make everything look easy. I'm now getting false courage that I could install by myself a 107CI -128CI kit on my Road Glide Special. I'm still trying to get the courage up to install my Wilbur's front springs.

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

The engine kit can be alot if your not used to the small parts any pieces the bikes use. Maybe start at the wilbers front springs and do the engine kit over the winter.

[@alanmcclusky]

Nice one my friend still miss the other Tune take care my friend regards Alan and Ella.

[@MrJerryk55]

Great video.

[@michaelisrael6267]

Brad,that was very beneficial for me and very informative.Thank you for your attention to detail.If that was my bike you would be getting a couple Hundred in tips.

[@applicator40usa69]

You explained perfectly why so many don't want to do this work. The motor company won't take care of the guys who keep these bikes on the road. They make millions and millions in profits but wont take care of their tech's. Same with the auto industry.

[@mojomanmurph1925]

I would guarantee they already worked out the costs on their end and go by those decisions.

[@Bass.Player]

I was a Tech for Audi before moving to Honda and yeah warranty work sucked...Fortunately I never did any heavy engine or transmission work, I was a what is commonly referred to as a run-ability tech, so I did all the electrical, fuel injection and some trim type of work. I did this for 25 years and then started teaching it at the local Collage for another five years.

[@BrewCityRider]

You did a hell of a job! Very interesting series. Can't believe you aren't getting paid for your time. I kept thinking...why didn't Harley just send a new complete engine replacement? I would think that that would have been the cheaper way to go.

[@kennethjones1625]

Good job

[@zardportugal]

World Class work.

[@19Trent69]

sounds good great job.... gee not much room getting the bike in that lift haha

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Good videos Brad....Tatro machine works on motors like that too, from splitting the cases, trying the flywheels and making sure the main bearings are good and the rods rotate smoothly to hand porting the heads using die grinders...he works on the valves and springs to if they need, i mean down to honing the valve bore and every little detail you can think of. Its really interesting to watch. Check him out man.....

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

I've seen alot of Tatro machine vids. I like the "old time" tools and tricks he has. There was one vid where he was using a piston neuraler to add width to a piston skirt to stop piston rock in a old warn out setup. Since I'm kinda a younger mechanic (35) theres old stuff from the early 1900s to the 1960s that I've never seen or heard of before and I find it interesting. I dont agree with some of his methods but there is a lot to learn from him. Also his sweaters kinda freak me out. Lol

[@CaptainAussie]

You did a great job Brad as always I enjoy your videos, you put a great deal of detail and pride in your work, I have a 2012 110ci Twin Cam (FLHXSE3) since new with similar valve train noise and drives me nuts at times, however love the bike. I changed out the lifters with S&S and SE adjustable push rods. Lifters set at .135” deep (3 Turns 1 Flat). What a remarkable difference with Lifters noise however that top end knock at 2600-2800 is still there, I believe it’s the rocker arms that are the culprit. A few questions for you... 1. What are your thoughts on Lifters being set at .135”? 2. Would Lifter depth effect oil delivery to push rods/top end? 3. What would you recommend to quiet down valve train? Engine oil is Mobil 1 Vtwin 20W50.

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

Hey Brad. Where ya been? Love your vids, learning new things....

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Ive been crazy busy at the shop. Its starting to slow down tho, im working on one video now and have another coming up soon. So I'll ive something up in a week or two.

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

@@HarleyDavidsonWizard Awesome, looking forward to it. Thanks for taking the time.

[@roadglide1142]

An elevator to bring the bike into service dept? That’s gotta be a pain in the buttocks! Lol 😂

[@camouflage962]

Thx man.

[@harleydave2316]

Know that we appreciate you, Brad!! Even if you do over play the soundtracks...

[@daddydiesel5889]

You do a really nice job, you also have a nice shop, what dealer in Michigan are you at? I’m in NW Ohio could ride up to see ya some time.

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

At the time of this video I was at Arsenal HD but ive since moved to Motor City in Farmington Hills Michigan

[@roncoburn7771]

it was like you were going to the bat cave

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Lol. It really is!

[@jefferythomas4414]

A true professional, treating a customs machine with delicacy and respect. Lucky it wasn't an asshole like me test riding it, I'd have beat that bitch like it owned me money and left finger prints all over it.....:) That valvetrain clack would get on my nerves quick. The purr of a sewing machine is one thing, but this......

[@lonmidwest5363]

Brad why you all alone down there ? Nice job on the rebuild

[@AshHol01]

He hates incompetence and he's a perfectionist and demands respect for his craft.

[@hommie789]

This sucks Brad, your channel deserves a million subs easily. Great video's been binge watching and you know your stuff. Sad that everything is flat rated and they definitely need to include diag time at the very least.

[@rickbush2914]

One more question please Brad and it involves the EITMS. I have a 2017 FLHTK and I want to make sure that using the EITMS is good for the motor and not just there to keep me cool. I don't want to use it if it could hurt the motor.

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

The ETIMS doesnt hurt anything. I've seen zero ware or any problems associated with the use of ETIMS. Its actually better to use the ETIMS vs not using it in my mind. IMO.

[@rickbush2914]

@@HarleyDavidsonWizard Thanks Brad.

[@iginogasparini3369]

That’s why it’s a dying trade. When it’s warranty work. It’s cheesed together

[@JCunningham21]

im doing a 128 FXLRS. waiting on parts.

[@scotty2221]

I already have a Screaming Eagle Stage 1. What would a Stage 4 upgrade cost with parts/labor?

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

If you go to the 128 or 131 kit. There totally worth it. The stage 2 torque cam is good for the money also. But stage 3 stuff always feels like a let down. But the stage 4 is a lot of fun.

[@scotty2221]

@@HarleyDavidsonWizard Good to know! For the $$$, it would be nice if the Stage 4 took off the MPH limit. Spending good money I wanna do 130mph. But, I went to the HD to go slower from when I had my BMW, too many tickets lol.

[@sergz7446]

Brad, where are you? How are you? Waiting for your new youtube videos!

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

I'm here! Lol. The shops been crazy busy and just started to slow down. I've got 2 vids in the works so I'll have something up in a week or 2.

[@vswebster]

The factory always shafts the mechanics

[@Bagrman-kt1ot]

What SE cam would b right 4 me... 2017 ultra limited ride 2 up.. all hi way 70mph+.. is most of my riding .. thnx

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

SE TQ cam for sure.

[@MrJasonSalas]

Where'd you go man? Haven't seen a video for a while.

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Been busy at the shop. Its starting to slow down alittle and am working on a couple new vids. They'll be up soon.

[@MrJasonSalas]

@@HarleyDavidsonWizard Can't wait man! You got fans in Florida chomping at the bit for a new video.

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Thanks 👍

[@mojomanmurph1925]

I have had my share of issues but I never blamed the Harley mechanic. I blamed the engineers at corp or the folks at the factory.

[@warricknorris5034]

Brad missing your posts.

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Been busy at the shop. Its starting to slow down alittle and am working on a couple new vids. They'll be up soon.

[@ridered7394]

Are you familiar with wolverine Harley Davison

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

They are close to where I live. Bit I really don't know much about them

[@ridered7394]

@@HarleyDavidsonWizard they wanted $10k to do a 131 kit on my stock road king special 😳

[@briannorwell202]

Would it be fair to say that this is the last warranty job you will do? I'm sure the dealer would not have done as thorough a job as you.

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

Unfortunately I'll have plunty of more warranty jobs. Lol. I work at a harley davidson dealership.

[@nokoolaid]

Some time you should show us what you ride. I am in computers...one thing I learned. never work for free. you'll be supporting it for free forever. I understand flat rate etc. Hopefully you'll make time elsewhere.

[@HarleyDavidsonWizard]

I did a video early on with my bike in it. Here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGnUdpKnfJh2ftE

[@maxstacks0073]

Techs don't do any work for free... they get paid regardless 😂