S&S Cycle - Installing S&S Cycle Tappet Cuffs on an M8 H-D® Engine

[@mikeadams5432]

S&S have the best videos. Because of these I built way more confidence long ago.

[@t.s.racing]

Another problem solved by the BEST in the business. LORD knows the M8s, have MORE than their fair share of problems. LONG LIVE the T.C.!( with S&S gear drive cams of course)

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

Added these to my 128" Stage III build.

[@rsanchez5676]

So basically , if a nut is 6 sided, then 6 flats equals one full turn or 360 degrees. So if it calls for 24 flats , then you divide 24 by 6 , and you get 4 turns. Hope this makes sense.

[@rsanchez5676]

24 flats is not understood by most but number of complete and partial turns is more easily understood.

[@vicmanjw]

Super informative, thank you!!

[@SSCycleInc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@obfuscated3090]

S&S Cycle, correcting Motor Company cost cutting phuckups longer than most bikers have been alive!

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video, Thanks

[@iginogasparini3369]

Were is the new tappet cuff bolts stock ones break. Shoe 👞 maker video

[@billsparksmotorcycleadvent3660]

Any problems removing the bolts to the tappet covers? I heard of bolts breaking having to remove the engine to get the broken bolt extracted!

[@SSCycleInc]

We have heard of this issue, due to the Loctite patch on the stock bolts. Some heat applied carefully to the center of the bolt head can help them to break loose.

[@edmundmanning8882]

I have a leak forming at the tappet cover below the pushrods is that normal m8 2017? what do I need to do?

[@SSCycleInc]

Send us an email at [e-mail] so we can better assist you.

[@rsanchez5676]

Mark the pushrod to count 4 turns or the equivalent of 24 flat sides of the nut or “flats”

[@sokodad]

My pushrod covers are black. Do you have kits in black?

[@SSCycleInc]

Yes we do! www.sscycle.com/search/?keyword=black%20pushrod#keyword=black%20pushrod&category=1%7CPushrods

[@levievans9311]

SSSSWEET!BLACK IT OUT BABY!

[@bighaus007]

Stage II install on 114 FLSTFS today. S&S Tappet Cuffs added-

[@SSCycleInc]

Nice!!

[@jzerballs9937]

Do you have to inflate the tappet before installing the push rods?

[@SSCycleInc]

Hey there - not sure what you mean by "inflate" - but you don't have to do anything to the tappet to install. Here's the instructions www.sscycle.com/docs/default-source/instruction-sheets/510-0575-tappet-cuffs-for-m8.pdf?sfvrsn=2

[@jzerballs9937]

If you have to wait 20min for them to "bleed down". It will take that long to get the bike on a jack. So, would they have not been bleed down by assemble time.

[@jzerballs9937]

8:26

[@SSCycleInc]

If you have more questions, give our tech line a call and they can verbally explain the process.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

I have adjustable pushrods.

[@SSCycleInc]

We recommend them, and include them in our kits. Great options for sure.

[@kennethvarble3692]

Roughly how long did this take from start to finish?

[@rebel_ltz]

Roughly 10 minutes and 3 seconds.

[@seapeddler]

No kit to put cam at top yet ?

[@SSCycleInc]

Unfortunately it isn’t practical to run overhead cams on the HD® platform.

[@seapeddler]

Just joshin' you.

[@dinerman2000]

plastic tappet cuffs another mistake for Harley, they should have learned from twin cam mistakes

[@levievans9311]

Some plastics are extremely strong and engineered to withstand heat.On the flip side.I am pretty sure Harley knows and refused to spend the money to metal them all out and said.Let them pay for it.Either though personal preference or when upgrading to uh stage 3 or 4 Screamin Eagle kit.Which has not been going well for customer's.😲😤🤑

[@nicholauscox159]

Harley Davidson. you are in trouble.