If I had a voice like this guy I'd be running my town

Your the “Bob Ross” of Harley builders! Appreciate your videos, have a great day.

This is a man who clearly knows his machine.

Pretty much what I remember about Harleys. Mine would start 1st or 2nd kick every time unless someone was watching.

Panhead & Shovelhead engines are very beautiful. Mine is an Evolution FXR and I like it very much, been an excellent engine without any issues since I bought it new in 1992. Your Babydoll is such a sweet looking motorcycle, from the golden years of all American manufacturing. Did you know that Shah of Iran had motorcycle guards in his motorcade and bikes were all metallic blue Harley Davidson Panheads, and the riders had uniforms on, and their helmets were chrome, riding impeccably shining Harleys . Such an amazing unforgettable site .

Great that you mentioned it, you are so correct in getting the "proper" chassis (safe & sound)...I have known many guys that just glance over their frontend and/or frame and start building....frames are under us at 50-70+ mph, as well as, frontend's providing steering in the desired direction, it has to be straight, functioning correctly and 100% safe.

Hi every one, Hi Mr. Mike. I´m writing from Cali-Colombia and i´m an entusiast of old school motorcycle, piece of iron for ever. I did my dream come truth when i bougth an 1953 Panhead, very bad condition because the past owner replaced tank, removed mud guards, the solo seat and anothers things, but was functional, it was here the only one i can find. Now i'm trying to restore it buyin on-line pices, reading the service manual y watching your videos, i don't know if some one do the same like me, but i´m sure that some one watch your videos, that for my is like a Morgan's treasure...Thank you Mr. Mike...

Baby doll reminds me of my 63 pan I build right out of high school 1980. Got the Harley manual for Christmas my junior year. That's how confident and determined to get a panhead. Wish I had it back.

She looks and sounds amazing , thank you letting us hear her speak!

I love hearing you starting and running your own bikes. I especially like, "Baby Doll.". I'm a sucker for panheads but don't own one... yet.

I tend to snarl and cough a bit when I wake up cold too... Baby Doll is a gorgeous little redhead indeed

Still lovin it Mike. Saving all your videos in case they disappear! The in depth knowledge you share is so valuable. Especially regarding these old bikes. No one knows how to work them anymore. Love your work. Keep on keepin on Brother!....see you on the road.

She is such a sweet talker that I had to listen to her twice. Sounds and looks like ' a streamline butterfly". What a gorgeous piece of history, almost 70 years old, she has earned the right to give anyone a leg cramp lol Watching you start your build has inspired me to stop procrastinating and begin mine, so i've been looking. Thinking I want to build a FXR, not as exciting as yours but being born in 78' these are the bikes that take me to that place, happy times. I'll be paying attention to you every step of the way. Thanks Mr. Pacific

Watching your vlogs inspires me, educates me, and relaxes. I sure do dig your channel.

Blessed with a voice that’s as sweet and mellow sounding as his machines.

The number of kicks it takes to start a Panhead is directly proportional to the number of people watching at the time of the event.

Hi Mike. You and I are like the same dude. I’ve road my 59pan for 10 years now. I’ve rode shovels since my early 20s and have wrenched professionally for 35 years. I’ve been at home now just restoring and repairing pans and shoves for 2 years. I love it and couldn’t imagine working in a retail shop with new stuff anymore. Love your channel.

Absolutely love your 52' . It's beautiful. Reminds me of being a young kid and watching my best friends dad build his 49' Hydra Glide. He was nice enough to introduce another kid to motorcycles and not kill us for sitting on his Norton's pretending to go on rides when he wasn't home 🤣.

Very nice. I had a 58 for several years but decided to sell her back in 05. Sure do miss her.

Has anyone noticed that Mike's bikes run and sound smoother than any other Harley ive ever heard.This man gots some tricks up his sleeve.

Mike, your such a pleasant man to listen to and watch on your bike videos. If you're ever in Kentucky it would be cool to take a ride and chat with you. Thanks for keeping the old school bikes going. Love those oldies.

Absolutely stunning Panhead. Love your videos, Mike. Keep them coming!

Enjoyed the kick start procedure. Love the slow tick over.

Is it just me or isn't this guy GREAT! Forget about the haters. Keep doing what you're doing. It makes me Happy.

Back in the mid 70's I was stationed in Charleston, SC. A group of my shipmates and I rented a beach house on Sullivan's Island. There were three Harleys parked in the dining room on hardwood floors. Go figure, we were a bunch of sailors. One was a 1954 panhead. I have been in love with panheads ever since. Baby Doll is a beauty. Thank you for sharing.

Love the videos when someone is humble and willing to walk through the process and educate people. As a Harley owner I still have a lot to learn! Enjoy your videos as you truly have a passion for it and make it easy for all to understand and learn from as to grow the love of other for Harley motorcycles! Good job as many seem to want to talk down on someone who knows less then them and instead of teaching they just want to make a person feel like they are not worthy to know if they don't know already! Awesome bike!! Beautiful! True American classic machine!

very pretty sounding bike late coworker bud had a panhead love the music it makes NICE

Finally, a channel worthy of my attention. Should also note your stoicism is admirable. Thanks for sharing these bits of wisdom. I'll pass it on ✌️

A beautiful bike. Thanks for the video! Reminds me of my dad. Thank God for Spring in Montana. RoadKing Police Interceptor rides again!

Listening to you describe the starting procedures was like listening to NASA go through the checklist for a space launch. What a great bike. It sounds killer. Thank you for sharing.

Another wonderful sounding machine! Thanks Mike.

every style of engine seems to have its's own sound. my uncle had a Pan and i always loved that sound. It put my love of bikes in my soul, wish i didn't have my break. But i am back and so glad you are here to teach me!

My 63, Gertrude, has the exact same temperament. Never been different in the 30 years I have owned her.What a lovely chuckle I got watching you go through the sequence, and fire her up. So familiar! Thanks as always for the tremendous videos Mike

Hey Mike that sure is a nice motorcycle. Funny as I was watching you start it . My leg jumped as to give you that extra umpfff to help start Baby Doll up.

Beautiful bike, sounds as good as she looks. Thanks for sharing that, always look forward to your videos

What a magnificent bike! Thank you for sharing her with us!

Very nice mike, pans got there own sound. 🤘 Edit: the best time to me when building a bike is collecting parts and seeing the vision come togather.

Hey Mike I did find the leek on the 96" stroker It was the blow by hose From the head breathers To under the bike .. It had wor a fine slice in it ... I was changing a starter and happened to see it Just wanted to let U know .... Ur PanHead sounds great .... Luv It ....

Mike I could watch your videos all night long man.... Beautiful motorcycle in baby doll you have there...I can't wait to see what you do with the new project!... Thank you for what you do sir!

That sweet, sweet, sound of an old Pan. Love it!

🎶God knows I'll always love that ol' panhead of mine🎶

The old girl made me smile wider than a grinning opossum.

you know the love when you know your bike as well as this man , after all them years she most certainly can take her time waking up , respect .......

When cold, my '53 Pan needs full choke to start....even on a warm, sunny day.

Beautiful just beautiful I just Dream of owning in my opinion the best looking harley out there regards Alan

I love this Old Iron. . A very beautiful bike. I cannot thank you enough for all your doing. It don’t seem like enough just to say thank you but your videos are inspiring & your helping keeping this beautiful machinery on the road. It’s a process to start these bikes. it’s nice to know when you know when it’s going to start and when it’s not . you have to start the process over again clear the cylinders hit the choke little throttle & you know w/ in 3 kicks If it will start it’s a beautiful thing . I’m still working on that 67 shovel head. I’d love to spend just two days w. You on my shovel in your garage.Your videos have been a great help and I look forward to every day to learning something new and I will pay it forward. Thanks again Mike hope to see you on the road.

"this time she'll start" Now that's a man that knows his bike

That sound goes straight to my heart 💓

Thanks Mike, we got a good listen on this one, so your videos just keep getting better. Please do the knuckle again for a full listen when you can. Not gonna lie, that ones a stunner and my favorite so far. Look forward to all your content Sir.

... He knew it would start... Experience, no substitute...

It warms the soul to hear your panhead . Thanks.

Shes absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for such wonderful content Mike. I'm worried about the one person who hit the thumbs down button... maybe some sort of psychosis lol

I love Pan Heads, best looking motor ever.

What a beauty “ that’s the bike mike lol “ and the best sound on earth .

I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us on Harley's,a lot of the bikes you feature I most likely will never own,but my quest for knowledge on Harley's is one of the most enjoyable parts of my life right now. Keep doing what you do so well! Thanks again for all you do.

how have I missed this awesome channel ?!

That's a lotta work to start a motorcycle, it must be love! 😀

Babydoll is one sweet Panhead, Mike! Thanks for sharing Brother!

Hey Mike... Nice scooter for sure! My first hog was a new AMF Shovelhead. I loved the bike, but it was a maintenance nightmare and I was a wrench all my working life! Love the "Baby Doll" Pan!

The best kind of recycling.

Oh man, I would love to own a knucklehead

Beautiful bike they each sound different but yet all the same SWEEEEET THANKS AGAIN

Awesome bike build so far! So excited to see it come to fruition.

I will trade you my 08 superglide my Yamaha 4 wheeler and my wife for that pan

Always enjoy your videos !! I’m glad you take your time to teach !!!

Beautiful Panhead sounds sweet thanks for the videos I enjoy them very much

Pan heads are one of the best looking twins ever.

A lovely sound she makes too Mike. The build is coming together nicely.👊

Sounds great Mike.👍beautiful bike.

Hi Mike. You are so super chilled it’s great to see you. And that panhead baby is stunning.

You are correct sir, she is a pretty pretty doll. Wow

Awesome Mike watching your Videos is perfect for me as I am a novice to the motorcycle motor. I’ve learned a hell of a lot with the Evo motor for Bob. Keep the videos going for my education

Beautiful, beautiful, vintage motorcycle . Great video sir Mike .

What a beautiful and awesome sounding bike you have there.

Go bless you brother! There is just no other sound like that in the world. Cant wait til i can hear my 49.

nice she is sweet. I had a 62 wish I had her back .thank for the start up and run .

I really enjoyed your video about your baby how sweet it is . What a beautiful masterpiece that is a redwood in a swath of pine trees in the motorcycle world . Just a figure of speech enjoy your Channel so much ( please keep em coming )

A beautiful work of American art work that can be ridden!👍🇺🇸

Been their done that! Had 64 pan in the 80's. Great channel, thanks Mike

Beautiful bike man . Enjoying your project too .

Great video, Thanks Mike. She sounds real sweet.

Great looking/sounding motorcycle!

You are a modern wizard Mike you knew exactly when she was going to start - love your videos

Hey there from Gonzales, Louisiana! Came across your channel and am glad I did! Looking forward to watching the build come together...Baby Doll is sweet man. Well, take care, stay safe and looking forward to more videos. Brett

Outstanding motorcycle! I just "discovered" your channel a day ago, and let me tell you, I could sit and watch these videos all day (and I kinda have been).The format is great and I don't know how to explain it, but they are so engrossing. I'm going to watch every one. Probably focusing on the shovelhead ones. I just picked up a 1980 FLH that "just" needs to be wired and the tins reinstalled. It sits next to my '96 Roadking and garage built chopper. I really would like to see you "Out on the road".

Thanks for sharing. Very nice bike.

Your bikes are so beautiful, Mike! You’re an artist!

I have a 1974 shovelhead that I "thought" was pretty clean . After seeing your bikes Mike I have some fine tuning to do, and looking forward to it. Just cosmetic work sanding and polishing.

I'm jealous! Jesus, what a lot of nice parts together. Can't wait for your next video

Always good to see you dealing with the interesting bikes.

Liked and subbed because damn...your voice is pure class brother. ps Baby Doll sounds awesome in all her wondrous temperament.

Great videos!! Thanks from Minnesota

Another Beautiful Master Piece... Boy do I miss riding...

I love that motorcycle! It's such a beautiful classic.

You popped up my feed out of nowhere...subscribed, sir. I’ll be seeing what I’ve been missing out on

Absolutely beautiful bike!

Beautiful bike...and that sound..

Beautiful great work and attention to detail Mike i have three i need to get on soon keep on keepin on man!

Hello Mike I just found your channel. I'm enjoying it. I build Triumps but I've always wanted to know more about Harleys from a mechanics few. So thank you for sharing your knowledge. Stay safe. RMM

That is spectacular man...! Awwww she sounds great