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[@Mattoldiron-hc9nd]

Haha thanks for the shout out slick. Me and my 62 ch will be at the antique bike drags next year maybe my 64 ch too. Get greeny there and we'll have a xlch showdown! Good video brother.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Oh i’m 100% bringing Greeny next year to specifically race YOU AND ONLY YOU!!!! I’m gonna be filming the whole event next year, to make a longer and better video of the event, plus how cool would it be, i’d be filming from my helmet while racing down the track, bummer for your in that case because you won’t be filmed, because i don’t have a camera for the back of my helmet!!! I will only race you a maximum of 3 races, I’m not trying to tare up old greeny!! I want her to last not thrash her at the track every weekend!!!! Anyways it’s on for real next year!!! Can’t wait !!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏆🏆🏆🎖️👍🍺

[@whiteashpiperwhiteashpiper5447]

Sweet duo glide... let it RIDE

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

👍🍺

[@kurtfoulke5130]

The Helmetless Outlaw - Rich Billy's 58 is sweet 👍 Compression isn't terribly but aftermarket cylinders can have a lot of imperfections. How does the plug look ? Valve guides on a flat head only operate in an oil mist compared to an OHV which require evacuation (they don't use seals) An efficient scavenge pump is needed to keep the cases from oil sumping. If you feel compression is low, pressurize the sparkplug hole with shop air with valves closed & listen for air through the carb or exhaust. Upswept exhaust magnify smoking because any oil is trapped & can not drain. Good luck & don't sweat the small stuff

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I showed a picture of a plug in the video during that segment, they looked good!! And yeah your right, after filming this, I’ve done alot of reading, and i realized i misspoke, there’s no real “valve seals” and your also right about operating in an oil mist. That’s why i mentioned in the last segment, because a flathead barely has any oil pressure to begin with, i wouldn’t think it would be leaking oil past the valves 😂. And what you described is a leak down test, and yeah i can do that, i have a leak down tester as well. And thanks for the advice, i hope your right about the upswept exhaust magnifying the issue!! Also yours is the 3rd same opinion thinking that there’s really not a problem here- just keep riding it. But anyways, thanks for all the info and advice, appreciate it kurt!!! 👍🍺. Oh and keep your eyes and ears open, im back on the market for a Panhead!!! SLICK

[@terrymassey7619]

What's up Slick! Thanks for the shoutout bro! When checking compression it does involve the valves seating properly, as well as the rings. To differentiate, pour some oil in the cylinder, if you get a higher reading, then the rings are not seated, if no change then it's the valves. Hope I stated that correctly. Take er easy bro 🤘

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah i know all about the pour oil in the spark plug hole trick, but it’s not that easy with a side valve engine, the piston sits over to the left of the spark plug hole and the valves sit to the right side of the piston with the spark plug hole above the valves

[@terrymassey7619]

@SlickHeadCustomCycles My bad man, forgot we was talking about flatheads, You are correct my friend, lol! It's a different beast, Hopefully Matt can

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

@terrymassey7619 I mean it’s possible with a tiny zoom spout oiler to get the oil over the piston from the spark plug hole but it’s not a big deal. I’m about to take the right side tank off and do a compression test on the front cylinder just to compare the two

[@hippieschoppercorner]

Bro, Greenie will whip that orange bikes ass for sure

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Finally!!! A man with half a brain and common sense!!!! 😂😂🏁🏆

[@panheadsforever74]

Wassup slick, SPANKY here, Love that hi - fi blue. You found a real piece of history in that bike.great year too. Can't wait for the next video.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Spanky!!! And look at you being the early bird in the comment section, like two weeks in a row now!!! FOREVER PANHEADS. You’ll enjoy this episode. It’s got my buddies 58 duo glide in it.

[@edZILLA64]

Hippie will get a kick out of that poster. You need to give some of your bikes some much needed love. The EVO and Triumph are like neglected Step kids. Lol. Good video. Peace!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hippie loved the poster addition!!! 😂😂 besides it’s in 1 to 1 ratio, he actually posed nude for that to be drawn on!!! 😂😂 👍🍺

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

And YES I KNOW I KNOW!!!! It’s always in the back of my mind, to give the Evo some love and some camera time, guys have been bugging me to!!! But I’m happy i’m real close to be back on my brother ironhead chopper project!!! 👍🍺

[@edZILLA64]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles lol

[@BuckHenrixx]

Like you I am the guy that needs to do a deep dive into the mechanics of why things are not working correctly. How ever sometimes I chase rabbit's and end up with complete bandwidth overload of the brain, that Flathead is pretty sick Bro. After reading some of the viewers comments maybe just RIDE THE HAIR OFF IT!!! Thank You for the introduction to the family. Keep your stream strong!!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

No problem Buck, good to have ya aboard!!! Yeah man sometimes i’m my worst enemy and cause myself a whole lot my work, and i dive down some really deep rabbit holes!!! 👍🍺

[@randymarks4011]

Ironheads pre 76 have a bypass valve that allows sumped oil to go into the primary, when you fire it up it draws it back into the engine, without the bypass it would barf the sumped oil out the breather, the check ball in the oil pump, or the body seal between the pump and scavenge side is why it's sumping, a lot of years have no seal between the sides of the pump.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hhmmm thanks randy, i’ll have to investigate a little more on that I know I scoured through the manual and the breakdown of that seal from the motor to the gear drive sprocket. But if you are correct, and that is the case, that would be awesome it would be better than changing that seal!!! 👍🍺

[@Lucky..B]

I can plug any Hole up to a 1/2 inch using Dial Bar soap . Thats what I did with My Reffer Tank . Using that method for a month . I would not try that on a Bike . Slick on that back JuG Gray smoke . Mite be you scrapper ring .

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂lol with your hole plugging advice!!! But thank you for the scrapper ring advice!!! 👍🍺

[@Sassyshovel]

Great video man. Always so fun to watch. Billy really didnt put up much of a fight , but at least you gave him a stool. Cream-o

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 i’m a compassionate man, i always give a stool to whoever is participating in my favorite ritual with me!! And no he did not put up much resistance!!! 😂😂😂😂 👍🍺

[@PakoylaSuperMeteor]

Good see you new video!!! Good luck with there compression of the old flat, excelent video and good final 🤤!!! 🍻 i love Sky!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks bro!!! And i LOVE the fact that you love Skye, she really appreciate it!!! 👍🍺

[@warrenp2022]

Another good video. I was out in my shop from midnight until 10 this morning mostly working on my sporty. Bought it 8 years ago and left it in a corner until recently. One of it's problems is two frozen caliper brake bleeders. I tried various chemicals then a propane torch and finally the oxy/acetylene using the smallest brazing tip, nothing worked. Turned the bleeder a nice cherry red though. The bike hasn't been on the road since 1990 so it needs love. The reason I wrote this was because you used a butane torch successfully where my oxy/acet failed, I feel inadequate. Tomorrow is another day as the positive thinkers remind us, I think I need new solutions.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah warren, you sound like you work my kinda shop hours!!! That’s how i am on the weekends. But as far as the butane torch on his bleeders, maybe we were just lucky, maybe yours just are a bit more stubborn!!! But I bet you if you go out there the next day and keep at it they’ll come loose. Usually you gotta let them rest a little while after a lil heat and all of a sudden they’ll come loose. Don’t give up. You’ll get it!! 👍🍺

[@fxrs1982]

Thanks for the listing at the end. I wasn't bored during this video.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Keith. Appreciate hearing that!!! And as long as your a SlickHead Savage Club member, you’ll always be listed at the end!!!! Thank you for the support brother!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@hippieschoppercorner]

I really do miss Skyebyrd shes a sweetie

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Lol. The heart wants what the heart wants- Skye has that effect on all the boys!!! 😂😂

[@anthonyiannone7618]

consider using soft plumbing solder , and an electric soldering iron . No open flame and it'll will work fins as long as its cleaned and fluxed properly. Its low melting point will minimize paint damage also

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Anthony!!! Your the third person to suggest that!!! I think i might go that route now!!! Thanks for watching and thanks for your advice!!!! 👍🍺

[@markeverson5849]

Just today they drove my bike home and parked it in my yard a 2006 Indian Drifter,,,only 5,000 original miles!! crash bars😊 genuine Indian leather saddlebags😊 a removable windshield😊 a fringed solo seat with the Chrome metal back😊 the bike is awesome$ 3,000😊 I couldn't pass it up😅 now I can start my rat rod old school project!! PS oh by the way it's got Vance and Hines tuned exhaust and it's loud....

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hell yeah sounds sweet, couldn’t ask for a better deal than that!!! 👍🍺

[@markeverson5849]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles I sure can't afford a real Indian in this thing looks like a 1948 they did a great job on it and it sounds almost like a Harley it's all about the money brother I already tipped over the neighbors garbage can that was out on the road when I was trying to make a wide turn out out of the end of my dirt driveway whoops I've got to learn how to ride this big bike after all I do have a spinal cord injury but I had the KLR 650 adventure bike and that thing my feet would hardly touch the ground and I mastered it at least this Drifter my feet touch the ground

[@TK-ol6hj]

Use dry ice in the tank that’s what we use on gas pipes

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Interesting, never heard that one before!!! 👍🍺

[@salvadorbarrera4377]

Nice bike collection

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks salvador!!! 👍🍺

[@JerseyNickMoto]

Those GoPro's are a real pain. If it's too hot or too cold the batteries start acting up. All the bikes are looking good.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah nick, GoPro sucks with their batteries when your filming in 4k 60 fps. But in my opinion, their picture quality is better then all the other action cameras out there!! Thanks again nick for watching and commenting!!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@BikerHenz]

Put a little oil in the rear cylinder and recheck compression . If it increases drastically it’s the rings

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yup. 👍🍺

[@yruphuct2]

Great content, always. One way we say it in the south is.. I'll give you all you want, but don't run when it's my turn..😂 Cheers

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂 lol thanks YR. I use that saying in the future!!! 👍🍺

[@redshovelhead77]

Hey Slick, try some CRC 2-26 on your ignition switch. It cleans and protects/lubes electrical stuff. Has worked well for me over the years. Last can i bought came from Home depot.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Ok cool, thanks for the tip redshovelhead !!!!! You da man. 👍🍺 SLICK

[@xschopperblog2763]

Another kewl video My friend thank you so much for the shout-out keep them coming Enjoy my friend

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

No problem X, thanks for watching!!! 👍🍺

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Can't help you with comp for flathead but think you are probably in the ball park. Glad you had a great vaction with Hip!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Ralph, i did almost give you a call to see if you knew, but I’ll figure it out and what’s going on!!! Thanks for watching and the support Ralph!!! 👍🍺

[@randymarks4011]

it can take up to and over 1,000 miles to seat the rings, a leak down test is what you want to do, but with only 500 miles I'd just keep going for now, did your builder use the one piece oil rings? if he did they are known to break in slower.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Man, I hope you’re right Randy and that is the second time I’ve got that opinion about just keep riding it. It’s not an issue right now because it runs great runs strong. Just has that tiny puff of smoke and yes, the builder used the three rings that are all one piece, individually. Whose suckers are pretty thick too, i took notice of that when i completely tore down the engine and split the cases. 👍🍺 thanks again randy for all the advice!!! SLICK

[@Jim-ej6yz]

Thanks for another fine video Slick!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

My pleasure big jim!!! Thanks for watching!! 👍🍺

[@patyoung4913]

I do in joy your videos and love Harley's but I think it would be cool to see you do something with the triumph in the future. Thanks for putting out the great content

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I will my brother, i will. Maybe i’ll start it for you this week……….

[@dogpaw775]

in an emergency or to seal threads rub a bar of soap into the pinhole/threads to seal. to save the surrounding paint and not getting too much heat into the tin work use silver solder and a mofo soldering iron, all the best. ps slick, you obviously like your 'V'x, i'll trade a Yammy Virago for the Triumph, yuk, yuk, yuk. pps he said 'suck out the fluids', fnah, fnah, fnah.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂. Yeah i’m now considering silver solder , due to it’s ability to flex better than the bronze, as described by another commentator!!! And sorry no trade for your yammadog!! 😂😂😂 thanks for watching and the advice!!! 👍🍺

[@robertbdees9913]

Get ahold of pacific mike, hemight be able to give you the information on your flathead

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah that’s another good idea!! Your full of them rob!!! Did ya like seeing your name on the big screen??? 😂😂 im a man of my word!!! 👍🍺 thanks again!!!

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

Thx for the shout out 😊

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks for the love letter, first date offer, and the stickers Hillybilly !!! You da man!!! 👍🍺

[@Billybob58-xf4hq]

Hope that Brake Kleen didn't burn your nads that bad!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Bro, they were red and swollen for a week, just like that time you bit them, remember……………. 😂😂 👍🍺

[@BrianCarter-gh2vb]

By the way, Great video & good content!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Brian!! I thought it was pretty boring and slow, so you give me hope!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 👍🍺 SLICK

[@whiteashpiperwhiteashpiper5447]

Will my dangling pumper work😮😊😂❤

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂lol I wouldn’t know!!! Ask hippie!! 😂😂😂😂 👍🍺 SLICK

[@markeverson5849]

Kick the girl out of the house when she's acting disrespectful and tell her not to come back until she knows how to wear proper makeup and is fine-tuned to fit your groove😊

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂👍🍺

[@patyoung4913]

You should get a hold of Weems motorCo about the Triumph brother

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah, i watch every video of his. But that guy’s way too cool, to acknowledge anything i’d have to say to him. I’ll keep it, i’m going to remove the motor and rebuild the chopper to make it fit me and go from there!!! 👍🍺

[@hippieschoppercorner]

What happens in NC stays in NC 😂😂😂😂😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

True!!!!!!!!

[@frostcollins2759]

What kinda pipes are those on the blue harley

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Those are the oem stock pipes that came on a 1967 FLH Electraglide. 👍🍺

[@frostcollins2759]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles could pipes like that go on a 04 softail! I am new to bikes but I wish I could get that style pipe instead of the standard chulo duals…

[@BrianCarter-gh2vb]

Slick, the easiest & the most unobtrusive way to repair the tank is to clean it throughly & to solder it. My bike fell over in the back of my el-camino & it had a crack ad the rear threaded mount hole, so I brased it, which was a bitch to do with new paint on it. After reassembly, & the first ride it started leaking right through the brass. My father said he could fix it for me. So, we cleaned it with a wire wheel and soldered it. that took care of it; solder will give under vibration. Brass won't. He used one of the old soldering irons that's made with the big copper head on it, that you have to heat with a torch. Problem solved ! Just make sure to clean it really good & use plenty of soldering Flux

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hhhmmm good info i’ll have to consider, thanks Brian. Yeah i have watched plenty of videos of guys just soldering their tank leaks. Cool thanks bro. 👍🍺

[@terrymassey7619]

Oh yeah , did you use any type of synthetic oil on break in? Is so this can also cause your rings to not seat properly, always use a straight conventional oil on break in 🤘🤘🫵

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hell no I didn’t use synthetic oils during break in!!! 😂 I don’t use synthetic oils in any of my vintage bikes, that’s a big no no!!! I only use synthetic in my modern bikes.