The Harley Davidson VL Springer Is Back From The Frame Shop!MP4

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Thanks Again MIKE, for yet another great You-Tube VIDEO I have always been fascinated by SPRINGER Front Ends from Stock HARLEY-DAVIDSON front-ends to SUGAR-BEAR Rockers on tricked out Custom SPRINGERS Thanks for waking us through the PROCESS for the 1930 to 1936 Springers COOP .......................................

[@pacificmike9501]

They're all cool. Look at some of Dick Allen's springers. Then look at John Harmon's front ends. There's your history for the day. Look it all up on Google. You should find some great pictures.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

@@pacificmike9501 - Thanks Mike - I have them GOOGLED & on my desktop right now Thanks COOP .....................................

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

Solid steel, Tubular Steel, Spring's and Brass. That Front is a Work of Art. 🤪👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Right on. Now I have to highlight its features without making it too gaudy.

[@JamesJohnson-ny3xz]

@@pacificmike9501 It is just amazing to the People and Engineering Staff. That came up with these Thing's. It will look Good, no matter what you do. Clean it all and clear coat as an idea 🤪👍. Thankyou

[@fireball1322]

The VL front end was how the first bobber guys extended the front end by using it on later springer equipped harleys, before the "chopper" idea came along. VL front ends are rare as hen's teeth over here on the East Coast. Congrats on aquiring one and having it straightened. I don't blame you for being thrilled over it one bit.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. The XA is actually the long one. They are approx. 2 1/2" longer and were the "opposed twin" military bike developed for use in North Africa in WW II. That's what started long front ends on the West Coast. I have one on my Knucklehead. It's exactly long enough and handles like a dream. Incidentally, at "Born Free" a few weeks ago, I finally met one of the guys who extended all of the front ends at Buchannan's in the old days. Fun stuff. That's Buchannan's Spoke and Wheel that was in Rosemead CA. They are still alive and well, but not doing front ends or frames any more. And you're right, all this old stuff is a thrill.

[@Chewy-Da-Redneck]

Mike... I'm always impressed with not only your pleasant demeanor...but your extreme knowledge of HD history..... I'm often in awe of the historical tid-bits you offer. "THANK YOU SIR"..for sharing with all of us these very informative documentaries. . . Cheers Sir🍻🍻🍻 oddly enough... This is one of the most exciting videos I've seen in a while!!! I love springers!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Me too.

[@caspar0777]

It's such a pleasure to watch your videos. Men like you are difficult to find. Old school for ever! Cheers from France

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks for watching! Cheers from the U.S.

[@godfellas483]

Very nice! I'm a bit jealous seeing all those period parts. The Springer is the most beautiful front fork, bar none. I'm glad to see another biker who is passionate about his Springer. 🙂

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. They're love things.

[@Jeefster-is8xl]

Couldn't agree more mate

[@mareknosek9377]

Thanks for your professional experience on this subject.

[@pacificmike9501]

My pleasure!

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Hey to all the Mike's. Front forks look great, you are definitely on your way.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@59jaguar]

Made in USA parts back in the old days didn’t get any better than that. Nice to see your bike taking shape.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@tristanbuckoke9121]

As per usual. A true pleasure watching and learning from you. Cheers Mate take care

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@t.s.racing]

Morning Mike, I truly understand the music from the springs. Like the music of the little chains holding the pins for the tailgate on a Model A or T pickup truck. You don't fix that music, you just smile ! Please don't chrome that gorgeous springer.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks 👍

[@TB13241]

so awesome. stoked to see the progress mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@johnc4090]

Love the look of these springer front ends,but I'm blown away by the quality of engineering and materials used back then. Built to last a lifetime or two. Can't wait to see it all put together 👍👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I've always tried to build things that someone can have fun with long after I'm gone.

[@londohondo]

I learned some good history, ..HD did soooo many different things in same and different time periods you almost have to be a historian to know it all. It's amazing, love the trivia. Take er easy👍.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I got to learn it the easy way. They came in the front door and I learned to repair them. When I started in shops, Shovelheads were the newest thing. I maintained a fully restored VL for one of our customers. For new mechanics today, they learn what is most plentiful. That's their job. Our stuff went way back, because you could rebuild it all over and over. Nowdays, it becomes obsolete before it wears out. Different kind of thinking. Not good or bad, just different.

[@tonybillo5265]

What a piece of art thr VL front end is. Nothing is made like that anymore. Thank for taking the time to share your knowledge Mike, it's apprciated by me and many others. I was thinking a nice old fashoned wrinkle paint might look cool on the springer - my 2 cents. Rock On !!

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it. I think wrinkle paint covers up too much fine detail. I've done quite a lot of it. We'll do something cool though.

[@ernieme101]

it's quite amazing to think some of the parts on this bike are over 84 years old .

[@pacificmike9501]

I know. The horn I'm going to use is probably over 100.

[@joehovanec1985]

It is good laying out all the parts, showing how they fit together, and all the trivia explanations. Some of us really enjoy it. Keep up the good work. I like seeing the building of a bike from all the parts. Very good!

[@pacificmike9501]

It's real. I try to show it and throw in a few thoughts.

[@aidentroy4892]

sorry to be so off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I was stupid lost my password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.

[@lennoxtrey3109]

@Aiden Troy instablaster :)

[@aidentroy4892]

@Lennox Trey thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@aidentroy4892]

@Lennox Trey It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much, you really help me out!

[@zombiedog4343]

Oh yeah!!! Looks fantastic Mike!! Here's to wearing it out!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. And, amen.

[@vincekelley639]

Nice to see you got the front end back .

[@pacificmike9501]

Yah. They really did a nicee job. Thank You.

[@michaelpowell60]

Mike the front end looks awesome! I love it when a plan comes together. Looking forward to watching it come to life!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@quickturn66]

VL and DL have oil pump, called them oilers. Driven by the from the front exhaust cam , throttle cable spite , one to the carb and one to the oiler , pretty much like a 2 stroke injection pump. It sent oil through the crank and came out at the big end rod bearing.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks for the info

[@matthewheidenreich3401]

Congratulations on the progress brother. Looking forward to see what's next

[@pacificmike9501]

You and me both! Thank You.

[@charlesrockit6352]

AWESOME great stuff brother mike Looking good. Ride hard ride safe be well

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks, you too!

[@chuckallison2485]

Dr. Johns is the bomb! They've straightened 2 frames and a softail Springer front end for me. Best frame, wheel, and frontend shop on the west coast

[@pacificmike9501]

Cool!

[@michaelmerlino6753]

You mentioned scavanged oil system.Remember riding with pumping oil,advancing spark on the left handle bar,and hand shifting in New York City.Took a lot of concentration and dexterity but I loved it.

[@pacificmike9501]

I do it around L.A. quite often. I don't ride with a splash and hand pump oil system, but have a look at some of our videos. Babydoll is a 52 Pan with a tank shift and foot clutch, manual advance spark on the left grip and she flies.

[@fatboydan02]

YEEE HAAAA,we got our front end back :)

[@pacificmike9501]

I feel like we're celebrating together. Thank You.

[@michaelyarmie4858]

Do you have a paint sprayer. A single stage DTM gloss black paint would look pretty minty on the forks..

[@rodslogic4350]

Thanks Mike for showing how those Springer front ends work I have never seen one striped down before, nice piece of work.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. That was the real point of that video.

[@juniorjr4815]

So strange. Earlier today I was thinking, well, it's "next week", wonder if your front end us back? Great to see your project coming together and sharing it with us.👊😎

[@juniorjr4815]

IS back, not us back. 🙄

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I'm having fun. Glad to hve you along.

[@lisar3006]

I had a 1933 I restored in 1981. It had been sitting in a barn since 1951 it was all there and was very factory original. It was an 80ci and ti turned out beautiful. I sold it along with my 1948 Indian Chief to finance my first divorce in 84. I got $5.000 for it and $3.500.00 for the Indian if I recall.

[@pacificmike9501]

That was good money then. Divorces are expensive.

[@lisar3006]

@@pacificmike9501 I wish I could post a photo of the 33 for you to see. I have a photo someplace of the 48. I had a 46 Indian I sold to buy the 33 and 48 basket cases. The 46 looked good but the frame was once broken near the kicker and someone wielded and did a good job except the kicker gear was out of alignment just enough that if you didn't really kick it hard the ratchet would catch and you got a good kick back from it. The guy who bought it got his ankle and collar bone broken when it kick him so hard he hit a door frame on his garage. Dale weights about a buck forty anyhow.and he didn't understand the spark advance and had it in the wrong spot.

[@izzynutz2000]

Getting excited Mike...! Can't wait to see what you come up with

[@pacificmike9501]

We'll try. Thank You.

[@garywelsh4128]

Good work is always worth the time takes....

[@pacificmike9501]

You got that right! And they really did a nice job.

[@1masterfly1]

Wow! I figured you'd drop the springer bomb NEXT week! I figured it best to give the leeway time. I can't even tell you how excited I am to see this machine pull together. Can't wait to see a riding clip when its all done. Stay cool, Stay healthy and I cant wait for another episode!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I'm afraid we hafta do other stuff too. Maybe we'll put that in there too.

[@1masterfly1]

Holy smokes isn't that the truth! I'll definately stay tuned as the adventure rolls on.

[@westonward735]

That's awesome! Over the years I've had 3 VLs. A 31, 33, 35. They were a lot of fun to ride. A cross over between the old and the new.

[@pacificmike9501]

I've never had one. I used to take care of a 36 for one of my old customers. It was long ago in a faraway land. It was a real good example though. Some day, a J-Model.

[@jobuck893]

Awesome Mike glad to see you got the Springer back.Cant wait to see what you brake out next

[@pacificmike9501]

Me too! Thank You.

[@mikemusetti7389]

Learn the difference between break and brake...... Go back to school

[@motoshark9870]

Good choice to paint the front end.

[@pacificmike9501]

Well, I think so, but, it's not painted yet.

[@erwinballings9155]

Beautiful front fork Mike 👍

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@terrymassey7619]

I've been telling my wife all week "I bet Mike is upset he hasn't got his front end yet" She says "I think your more upset than he is!" Glad ya got er back Mike Thanks for the video! Have a great week!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. And You too.

[@frogman8591]

I think she was right..ha...

[@vincekelley639]

LMFAO

[@kevinzanahogan]

Yay!! Mike. Im so excited that you got your springer back.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks 👍

[@MikeFLHT]

Excellent video. You're always showing me something I haven't seen. Like how all these parts go together and what they look like when they're apart. Satisfying my curiosities. Thank you, keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you very much! That really is what I'm trying to show.

[@alanmcclusky]

Hello my friend I love the springer front ends always have always will beautiful work of art one day one day I have found a lovely shovelhead to add to my bikes but the banks in the UK aren't lending maybe they think I am too old but I ain't given up yet beautiful front end I can't stop saying it but it's always been my favourite take care my friend cos we care stay safe regards Alan. Ps crome with the brass polished would look good anything you choose will look good.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Please take care of yourself.

[@tonycurtis4427]

Thank you

[@pacificmike9501]

You're welcome

[@vk7408]

you're right, we don't see much of those springers being rebuilt after being repaired. Please show all of the work you do and help us learn...even the dismantling, what to look for, bearings/races etc in detail and of course the rebuild itself. I vote for nickel. You've spent the money straightening a great front end, we see tons of black, even more chrome and adding in the nickel would be element of elegance and still give the period look of high finished metal work.

[@pacificmike9501]

First off, I didn't take the front end apart. The shop asked that I leave it together for them to disassemble. So I did. They left it apart for me. As for the nickel; you just had to say that, didn't you?

[@vk7408]

@@pacificmike9501 Yep...Can I vote twice? I vote for nickel gleaming in the sun, machine turned lovingly caressing timeless mechanical ingenuity of a bygone area. It would honor the period of the bike...plus chicks dig it

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Wow thats a beautiful piece mike....man nickel plating would look amazimg with that brass top tree!....on a black painted frame!....o man that would look simply awesom...whatever you do I absolutely cannot wait to see it all come together!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@stinde666]

Would love a springer on my sporty , glad you got it home and that it’s what you expected! Be safe and have fun ! 👍🏻

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks 👍

[@darrylmarcum5766]

awesome mike that is as cool as it can get

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@jeridross2265]

Love the springer wish Harley still offered one . They were (are ) so cool the FXSTS , FLSTS the crossbones loved those bikes .

[@pacificmike9501]

They are fun to look at sitting still and fun to watch going down the road.

[@LonesomeNomad137]

I'd love to see that VL chromed

[@pacificmike9501]

I don't think it's gonna happen this time. But, stranger things have happened.

[@louisflege3741]

Super stoked you got the front end back! Can't wait to see it finished up with... Well, whatever you're going to so to it. I'm sure whatever coating or paint you put on there will be just dandy! I love the brass "one of a kind' vibe on getting from this project of yours. Great way to stand apart from all the same stuff I see many people doing. Great video tonight, catch ya next time!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. We'll keep going.

[@stefanknutsson4684]

Thank’S a lot. Keep on with the best youtube channel ever. Best Stefan.

[@pacificmike9501]

Wow, thanks!

[@billvandyne4685]

Beautiful piece, Mike! Thanks again for sharing!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank you too!

[@wills705]

Great to see you finally got your front end back. It's definitely a cool piece, another great video as well. I got really busy at work, so unfortunately not much progress on my chopper lately. Look forward to your next video & as always be well.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. You too.

[@HellfighterPreacherman]

That is so cool. I especially love the brass tree. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks for watching!

[@pacificmike9501]

More brass to come. We already showed some of it. Look back a few videos.

[@hellbender4434]

It’s funny Mike. I’ve been probably just as excited as you waiting for this front end to show up. I’m happy for you that it’s here

[@pacificmike9501]

You're great. Being happy for someone getting what they want is so super healthy. I wish you everything wonderful.

[@kjellblomstrand2497]

Hello Mike. I like the way u xplain the parts in the springer front end. Not everyday i see a springer fork like that 👍. I have a springer on my Softail from 1990. I got the "teflon washer" for the left side thru my Harley dealer,but the wave washer on the right side he could not get for me. I will try a few more places and maybe i can find it. By the way that brass top thing looks real nice 👍. Stay cool 😅. ",The Swede"

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. We try.

[@mikemusetti7389]

What's the matter with the name your mother gave ya ?

[@Steverinomeister]

So cool. Makes me want a Springer.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanx. Me too.

[@engleharddinglefester4285]

That is a beautiful piece.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@rockenh1535]

be nice to see more brass or brass plated items on the bike to go along with the top tree. brass and black really look good together.

[@pacificmike9501]

There are more brass pieces. We've shown some of them. I've been saving them a long time for this bike.

[@rockenh1535]

@@pacificmike9501 thats great, she's gonna be a beauty

[@petergreenshields7381]

Hey Mike interesting video again cheers stay safe

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks, you too!

[@The78CJ5]

Great looking components that solid iron will be nice.

[@pacificmike9501]

I think so too! Thank You.

[@pawns2prizes]

Sweet VL springer mike. I love it. 🤘

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Me too.

[@dscott501]

Man, I’ve been impatient for that front end. Glad you got it back...now you’re going to get busy!

[@pacificmike9501]

That's the plan!

[@kwaldbaum84]

Powder coating the fork and frame would look awesome but it’s your bike and your choice. Roll on mike

[@pacificmike9501]

I agree, but if I want to make changes later, it's a real pain to remove. I got plans. We'll see.

[@TechnMoto]

good education, thanks for sharing

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks for visiting

[@bobnelsen5692]

You have to like the old school!!

[@pacificmike9501]

I like "old." School? I didn't get along too well there.

[@jakedoughman9957]

watched a scary movie so now I'm watching Mike have a good day to relax

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I like that.

[@philball2166]

Love the Springer she's a beaut

[@pacificmike9501]

Yah, thank you. I'm pretty pleased.

[@thunder8cat]

Hey Pacific! - Really enjoyed this one! Love your vids man! I'll be looking forward to seeing how that springer ends up! Take care brother.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks! You too!

[@royboy3597]

Glad to see the cogs of progress rolling along! Maybe you could do a video on regular forks vs. springers? Handling, ride and maintenance. whats better? THANKS

[@pacificmike9501]

It just depends on the thrill you're going for.

[@savalistriplett5910]

You know he is gonna replace those bushings 😆

[@pacificmike9501]

Maybe, maybe not. They look awfully good.

[@halletts1171]

Great Video, Thanks Mike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you liked it! Thank You

[@danielmorris3687]

The sound cut out for 2 seconds at 1:45-1:47 just as you were saying it needed straightening and you didn't know....? What did we miss? Were you speculating it might have been crashed? Like everyone else I'm excited to see this flattie come together. ✌

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I believe I was speculating that it probably collided with a freight train. It is certainly straight now.

[@timmix331]

YA BUDDY 👍🖖

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Thank You very much.

[@williamdwyer3302]

paint what ever color you choose, several coats of urathane clear is almost as chip resistant as powder coat.have sprayer fill nipper bottle with paint for chips.less air in container less it skims up in storage.more flexabilty some guys use a little filler on some joints for looks,ect.

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@bikesandacreage8885]

Great info mike ! Thanks !

[@pacificmike9501]

Any time!

[@bikesandacreage8885]

Pacific Mike kinda sad times ! Every ferry I catch or trip I go on I’m the oldest bike ! Very rare any one is interested in it ! There all on new baggers ! Crazy world

[@tomconners8497]

Hello Pacific Mike..

[@pacificmike9501]

Hello Tom.

[@truethought369]

Hi Mike; I love Nickel plate, in fact all sorts of plating as it is so simple to do oneself. Only thing I am not sure about is, Nickel plate needs protection! Is there a real tough clear lacquer out there, that would not spoil the lustrous affect of Nickel Finish?

[@pacificmike9501]

Good point!

[@DennisTheMenace5150]

Finally its back! Push on

[@pacificmike9501]

Onward!

[@charlesyates6687]

Well back in 39 I'm pretty sure the front end was basic gloss black and the owner would often pin stripe it a bit to give it some accent . Personally I would go gloss black powder coat and pin it up using the same color as on the tins

[@pacificmike9501]

You obviously get it.

[@charlesyates6687]

@@pacificmike9501 nothing I get is the Bill's my shop is doing 0 couse of this virus

[@sswcustomsewing4276]

It was originally more than likely coated with "Japan black" it is a really neat coating very durable black coating used on pretty much everything from the 1880s until the 1950s in America. You can buy it or make your own Japan Black check it out if you have never heard of it. Yes you can use your lettering enamel for pinstripes right over it.

[@Shovelhead-Greg]

Dr John did my vl springer too

[@pacificmike9501]

Very cool.

[@Shovelhead-Greg]

@@pacificmike9501 I was talking to them once upon a time about hardtailing my shovel frame but I'm not too sure I want to go that route just yet

[@andrewtheisen7072]

Wow thanks for the video very informative....

[@pacificmike9501]

My pleasure

[@frogman8591]

Mike, as you work on the fork, describe how and what was done to straighten it...I am really enjoying the build on your project to bike....Thanks (I mean: what was bent , etc.)

[@pacificmike9501]

All of the legs were out of alignment. I wasn't invited to watch and I respect these guys for what they can do. I know the stem is welded in and I know it required some serious machine work. I'm not hiding anything. I really don't know.

[@frogman8591]

Mike, I have tried to straighten things and I have only learned : DON'T FORCE IT....but to GET A BIGGER HAMMER !

[@jorgenandersson9521]

Nice work from people who know what they are doing.If they should make this work on one single fork it should cost a lot of money.Sometimes waiting is worth it.. :-)

[@pacificmike9501]

You bet. I'm very pleased.

[@jasons2980]

Mike, love the old skool springer front end! On the lower springs, why the 2 spring setup? Why have both the larger and smaller diameter springs that nest inside one another? Just curious about their design intent.

[@pacificmike9501]

Think about it. We have down and then up. It hits a lot harder going down than up. Gravity is powerful stuff. You don't want it to bottom going down. And you're trying to stabilize and cushion at the same time.

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Great video!

[@pacificmike9501]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Pacific Mike - you do good work Mike !

[@markmcsheffreysr6890]

Love that front end my getter I had cromed cost 1000 years ago lol pouter coat is the way lol

[@pacificmike9501]

I will probably paint it.

[@markmcsheffreysr6890]

@@pacificmike9501 oh bake in oven

[@pacificmike9501]

Most likely.

[@starvids9086]

Nice videos uncle mike,i just wonder how will the handlebar mounted onto those top end springer.maybe in the next episode will reveal.

[@pacificmike9501]

Not yet. Lots to do and pay for.

[@starvids9086]

@@pacificmike9501 i bet so uncle mike,here in malaysia this kind of bike will only afford by the richer.. not everybody can afford to own..

[@dirttrackcowboy1244]

Very cool stuff thanks for the video, Mike I think you need to fix that mic there were a few issues with sound in that video

[@pacificmike9501]

Yah. I think I stepped on the cable.

[@garynardelli9981]

Thanks for the comparisons on the different springers. Is the stem 1in or 1 1/8 in in diameter?

[@pacificmike9501]

I believe it is 1" now. I had the stem changed when I had the fork straightened.

[@aleinhunter9927]

Hi mike ive been gone. Commenting on blm and the damage they have done. Nice to watch a nice person again

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I need to stay away from politics. I will say what I believe. We have a Constitution. It is the most important thing on earth.

[@aleinhunter9927]

Thats real nice for a personal reply, Mike. Thanks for taking time out. I have a 1990 1200xhl and had to put alot of parts in it to make her go again. Im disabled with a brain injury. Cant ride to much. You have taught me alot and keep up the awesome videos. Thanks agian Neil from Illinois by the muddy Mississippi. LOL 😆.

[@tommontague5721]

Yes!...The front end is back!....I see some nut keeps suggesting a candy apple red frame and front end with a polish motor....oh wait...that was me....lol....Can't wait to see it go together. Thanks Mike

[@pacificmike9501]

Oh wait, glad to hear from you. Thanx.

[@mikemusetti7389]

Jackass

[@pastorbobncc365]

Mike I just installed a turbine vent on the roof of my garage cost $50 at home depot took 45 minutes to install and what a difference in temperature it allows the rising heat to escape. Have a blessed week my friend

[@pacificmike9501]

That would put in through the floor in the upstairs. Good idea though. Take care of yourself.

[@djrtaco1791]

@@pacificmike9501 hahaha

[@offshore4848]

Hello Mike, I'm currently restoring a 1935 VD and I have VLD heaven and the shop dope books but I'm looking for information (a blowup) on the steering damper and neck bearings ? It seems the aftermarket dampener rod is too long. ? Any info would be great. Thanks and keep the vids coming

[@pacificmike9501]

I don't have the damper on mine. Try "Tedd Cycle" in New York.

[@glennboone1082]

Hi Mike love your vids! Question...I have an older P&P girder front end that I rebuilt and am gonna be running on my current shovel build. I'm getting mixed information on how tight the rocker nuts on it should be. Another ol fella told me a little more than hand tight and of course loctite. What are your thoughts? if you don't mind...thanx!

[@pacificmike9501]

I honestly don't know. In those cases, you have to look at it and figure out how it was intended to function. Loose rockers sounds scary to me, but, I'd have to look at it. It seems the studs should be tight, but there should be clearance for the rockers to move freely. Sometimes there is machining involved. A good machinist should be able to figure it out for you.

[@craigpennington1251]

Mike, I hear ya about the heat. We had a few nights in the 50s(that was nice) but the furnace is back on out there. That is going to be a bitchin bike when completed-(old slang).

[@pacificmike9501]

The best things in the world are bitchen. Thank You.

[@craigpennington1251]

@@pacificmike9501 Mighty welcome Mr.Mike. Have a glorious weekend.

[@stanroberts4820]

Great video, glad it's finally home! I would powder coat it,but whatever you do will be great!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thanks 👍

[@bigwrenchtech]

My man mike!

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. Thank You very much.

[@douglasebrandeljr4754]

are you going to use the sliders shocks on the springier I was just wondering I like all your videos and man they did a great job on it

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You. I don't know yet.

[@599Dan]

That's awesome

[@pacificmike9501]

Thank You.

[@jimmyp6443]

I have that tool ,a bar clamp !

[@pacificmike9501]

Yes. That works. I use a ratcheting tie down.

[@MoTownClimbing]

Do you have a video that shows easy method to press neck cups and bearings in?

[@pacificmike9501]

There are tools made for it (long stud with a couple of plates). But, if they went in easy, they wouldn't stay put very well. I showed installing them on the Flathead, but those were turned down cups for mock up purposes only.