Sir you are a surgeon. It is a pleasure learning from you. thank you
@pacificmike9501Ай бұрын
Thank You. It's stuff you can learn.
@fernandoreynoso84203 жыл бұрын
Splitting the pinch joint. With cardboard and chisel. Great idea. Never thought of that. Thanks for the tip
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@gilpavon52573 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike, glad you’re back!!!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I didn't go anywhere. Thank You
@streetwise10-733 жыл бұрын
Wow, That's a lot of fork oil, dirty too. Good video Mike....Thanks!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You bet. I believe aluminum blackens that fluid. Not really that dirty.
@joesphschramm3754 Жыл бұрын
You're like the Bob Ross of mechanics. Mellow with a velvety baritone voice. Makes me happy I need to work on my bike on a beautiful day. Happy little fork seals.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@johnferreira20443 жыл бұрын
What up Mike Good wisdom Now one day I can try to do my own Be safe take care of yourself Mike
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. You too.
@alpatriot62273 жыл бұрын
Like the bit with the cardboard, Onya Mike !
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@jerryswope179727 күн бұрын
What a wonderful video. You're smooth and effortless way of working makes it easy to follow and a pleasure to learn.
@pacificmike950126 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@OldSkoolGrandad3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the UK and ride a Triumph..but your videos can apply to a cross section of bikes...common sense and a patient approach to bike maintenance. 👍
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Well said. I like Triumphs.
@nicolasbustos96862 жыл бұрын
nice to feel the 40 years experience in your voice and practices, dear old friend
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@royboy35973 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I could really use this. I'm going to give it a try on my 77 FLH. Glad camera man Mike's seal's leaked. Well I'm not glad but you get it!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You bet. But that 77 is quite a bit different. If you're looking in your service manual (and I hope you do), you'll see that late in 77, Harley started using Showa brand forks. They are different from the old original Harley forks and they are different from what we showed here. If you're just changing fork oil, read it. If you're installing new seals, read it. Figure out what you've got. Showa forks were installed on 77 FL's, I believe, after September 77.
@royboy35973 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply and heads up. I have the manual. Skill? That's another story. I might chicken out! I know they did a midyear change. Cause I read and watch you!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Take it slow. Be careful. You're better than most, because you take the time to read. We all start at the beginning. Don't forget to enjoy it and feel proud, like you just gave yourself a present.
@wanaraz3 жыл бұрын
@@royboy3597 You need to do it. Take your time . You might even find another video on YT. You can do it.
@wjb1113 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike! 👍🏻 Something very therapeutic listening to your voice.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@roy14783 жыл бұрын
You are the Bob Ross of Harley Davidsons - Thanks for making these videos.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@larrys.39923 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great technique removing the forks. Learned a few things.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@demike34832 жыл бұрын
Wow Mike, this is just what I needed to see to get this done. Also, oddly soothing video, like motorcycle Bob Ross.... At 12:56, I almost expected a "Happy lil fork tube...."
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
That's great. Thank You.
@jang69693 жыл бұрын
Excellent use of the cardboard to put in the tree. Another excellent video Mike and cameraman Mike! 👍👍 🇨🇦
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@cameramanmike20723 жыл бұрын
😊
@HellfighterPreacherman3 жыл бұрын
Always good content. Thanks for sharing.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hccwarriordan54753 жыл бұрын
This guy is the shovel guru, but not to proud to make a simple fork seal replacement video for aspiring DIY MC owners. Nice, glad to see you disassemble forks the same way I do. Curious to see how you get the fork cap back in under spring tension. I have large arms and just brute force it in most of the time. lol I have the tool to help on touring models, some of those have insanely stout springs.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I know. I do the animal routine. It takes two of us. You'll see.
@robertmedina68753 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike for taking the time to do this video for all of us! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!
@darrell33683 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike great to see you today it was not long ago I put seal in a street Glide
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Hello. The assembly is quite similar.
@darrell33683 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 yes sir almost the same
@richiebainbridge26083 жыл бұрын
Patients is a big part of your teaching and I love it. Thanks Richie.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@getoffmygrass69743 жыл бұрын
Good morning Mr Pacific, Cameraman Mike. Seals once you do them once, they’re a breeze and great tip with the wedge and grease ( oil )as well. On my 2002 Night Train 41mm forks, I changed over to Monotubes in the front but they still require a few ounces of fluid for lubrication. So when I was putting them back together I double guessed myself when I tightened the drain screws on the lowers so I pulled them apart to check, after the new seals were installed. I then put it back together again but now after a ride my fork seals aren’t leaking but they leave a mild streaking or residue that I wipe clean, not even enough to look wet in the finger but I attribute this to pulling it apart right after I put it together again. I do have another seals kit but I was waiting until this winter when I put in gold tubes and paint the lowers. Correct me if I’m wrong Mike but once you make a seal on the fork legs, should they be replaced any time you pull them back apart, even if brand new? I use James seals by the way. I feel like it’s a one and done application no matter what and as soon as you pull them off, you’ve compromised the seal? I mean they only go together one way but what do you think? Take care of yourself Mike, always pleasure watching you work.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
If I remove a seal, I replace it. Thank You.
@getoffmygrass69743 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Thanks Mike, just needed verification and “there it is”
@grandroofing16043 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot. Thanks Mike!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@vics88733 жыл бұрын
Looking for an older Dyna right now--save the RK for my trips down the Blue Ridge. Your videos, with your extremely clear way of explaining things, are always very helpful.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@billvandyne46853 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@MrBadgas3 жыл бұрын
Groovy stuff boys. Makes it look easy with all the tips and tricks.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. That's the point.
@harryhellerman4743 жыл бұрын
Nice bike cameraman Mike.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yes it is.
@cameramanmike20723 жыл бұрын
😊
@davidpayte85663 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike I really enjoy your videos. I have a couple of questions not related to the fork seals but here goes: 1) I have a 1990 evo softail that has an S&S carb and intake. Will the intake flanges/ seals from the stock manifold work with the S&S manifold? Just the seals perhaps? 2) Have you ever heard of or used Murphys soap? A tire shop turned me onto it to help seat a troublesome bead on an aluminum rim. It's thick like axle grease but is water soluble. Can I use it on the rubber intake seals? Thanks in advance
@enriqueestebanantoniosuare64143 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@dwaynemcbryde23249 ай бұрын
Always a delightful learning experience watching your videos Pacific Mike. Have learned a lot from you. Thanks for doing these videos.
@pacificmike95019 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dwaynemcbryde23249 ай бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Any chance of you educating us on magneto’s? Especially how to set one for for generator vs stator bike. I have asked many people that question and get varying answers.
@pacificmike95019 ай бұрын
The charging system has nothing to do with it. Getting instructions from the manufacturer (Morris, Burkhardt, Joe Hunt), works or use an early Sportster (58-69) XLCH HD factory Service manual. It's just a matter or getting the timing very exacting. No big sparkplug gaps. Book calls for .018 or .019.
@pacificmike95019 ай бұрын
I will be using a mag in the future, but it's a ways off.
@ardyrides8342 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, Mike! I recently bought a 2000 Dyna FXDWG and want to lower it a bit. I have a Progressive Suspension lowering kit on the way, and I plan on doing the install myself, along with new O-rings, seals and bushings.
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@TheRustyGarageandHomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Mike. I love learning from you. Your inspirational.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@renehansen89713 жыл бұрын
hi Mike...I have a dyna with the leak and i was just about to research on how to and there you are....love it easy to follow and obviously a experienced bike guy....thx
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@BWGPEI3 жыл бұрын
Ah it a pleasure to see you in good trim, and having done several forks over the years I now have to wait and see if you shim the bushings. Zero play and near-zero drag was the goal when I was doing that sort of thing.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Okay.
@solo_dolo8184 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Ty so much!!! I basically started an apprenticeship last week And love my HD's and now love wrenching with confidence. Ty!
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Cool. Thank You.
@29687ray3 жыл бұрын
Very good video
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@carlosa.martinez61002 жыл бұрын
I remembered you had a trick for spreading the lower clamp ! Repairing fork leak seal on my 75 FLH. The trick works great for spreading lower clamp. Thanks again.
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Glad it helped.
@crspcritter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mike ; always pleasure to watch . Did mine . Used the old seal on top and old broken triple tree bottom to knock in . Don’t forget to put drain plug in before filling . 😁 ✊🏻👍👌👋
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
No drain plug. The damper screw in the bottom was it. Most aggravating. No drain plug.
@crspcritter3 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 dang ; they save a few bucks - I watched a few old biker movies and they have the rubber covers over tubes . Never cared for the looks but guess they do work . 😁 Heard the worst thing is the dried bug guts on tubes . Not good on seals - ✊🏻👍👌👋
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yah, just old style stuff. A lot of people love 'em. Different strokes. I've got a collection of old biker movies. I remember when most of them were made.
@crspcritter3 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 I watch em and how things have changed - wow - 👍👌✊🏻
@jeridross40273 жыл бұрын
Great video with helpful tips for scratch prevention. LOVE the Dyna's light and nimble bikes ( would LOVE to get an FXR) .
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
This one really handles and flies.
@cameramanmike20722 жыл бұрын
👍😊
@rob35683 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the how-to
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@chriskilton25813 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing mike....you help make it possible for me to do my own work ...I love it thank again...and keep the shiny side down
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You, and you too.
@dray18423 жыл бұрын
Thanks, lots of good content.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@bbtoyshop2 жыл бұрын
Thank for the tricks of the trades there ..great information here
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@chrisfowles8937 Жыл бұрын
He's like the Bob Ross of motorcycles! Gotta love his knowledge
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@ROADWARRIOR212 жыл бұрын
Another great how to Video. thanks Mike. I still think you should make your videos a little longer, you should make this video you changing both forks, there's 1000's of people that make videos everyday and they are 1 our long
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
We get best results with short videos. Not everyone can sit through a long one.
@danok75752 жыл бұрын
You are the Bob Ross of Harleys, so relaxing! Amazing video 👍
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@ThePerfectSeason19723 жыл бұрын
Never seen it done before, thanks!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@TattedTommysTv Жыл бұрын
You remind of a old school taught me a lot when I was coming up his name was Rummy he was a well know remarkable soul he rode an fxr had over 400k miles on it
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Sounds cool. Thank You.
@mariodesmo3 жыл бұрын
That's a good 'trick' on how to spread the lower tree without nicking the lower tree. Can't tell you how many times I've held my breath as I've slid a tube out, hoping not to nick scratch the something.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling. That's why I do it the way I do.
@markusengel50083 жыл бұрын
Moin, thank you "both Mike s" ;-) for the very usefull Video. Excellent to use the Cardboard and the Woodchissel! In the past, I used no Cardboard and a Screwdriver..... I will do that never again!! Thank you!!!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@garyryan1220 Жыл бұрын
I like you Old guy like me helping out and patience and grace with the tools
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@documentingchandlers2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the video I was looking for. Guys like this are awesome, I’m glad to know he’s out there! Thank you!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@chuckbarstow8738 Жыл бұрын
Great video, lotsa help thanks. I was able to take the cap off and remove the springs with the tube still on the bike. Plenty of clearance.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Cool.
@kevin60703 жыл бұрын
Lots of good information 👍 thanks Mike
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@richardhartley70943 жыл бұрын
Nicely done Mike👍
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@richardhartley70943 жыл бұрын
I have dyna did think how do you get those chrome caps off , when the time comes I now know 👍👍
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Wait to see how they go back on.
@roosterq3209 Жыл бұрын
Very detailed and explanatory. Thank you for sharing this. 🤙🏽
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mattovictimcycles13343 жыл бұрын
Definitely like the cardboard trick....good stuff...
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@BoStErO19052 жыл бұрын
Love that you care about the bke
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
They are "love" things.
@mmonty80273 жыл бұрын
Step by step.. Beautiful MIke. Thanks you
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@hazepennington9303 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, I have to do this soon on my wide glide, thanks a lot for the info on how to do this..👍
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ralphtieleman49503 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike .
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You're quite welcome. The next video will show more on the front end.
@davechurchill4163 жыл бұрын
Great information
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@gettindrunker2 жыл бұрын
Mike, are you Jesus Christ? Man you’re a smooth talking, extremely helpful, cool as a fan blade, Harley fixing sumbitch! Thanks brother!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank You.
@thomashume41592 жыл бұрын
yes sir quality content as usual thankyou
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@dellyddon10383 жыл бұрын
Dumb question; what is that tool called that you hit with the hammer to loosen the bolt? On aircraft we used a "screw knocker" in a rivet gun, but yours looks a lot more handy if you don't have the facilities, anyway couldn't get it to pop up on ebay
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
It is a "Hand Impact." That particular one is a Snap-On brand and makes a lot more torque than one of lesser quality.
@WiSeNhEiMeR-13693 жыл бұрын
HOWDY Mike, My DYNA Fork-Tubes are smaller but Thanks you for the PROCEDURE I'm sure it will work on smaller diameter fork-tubes, too I especially the Match-Book cardboard & Wood-Chisel trick COOP .............................................
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yes it will
@pastorbobncc3653 жыл бұрын
That thing held a lot of oil? Always love stopping by the garage. Have a blessed week my friend.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@miketerry82833 жыл бұрын
“The Shovel Guy” I like that Mike speaking of shovels what is the rise of your Handel bars? Very tastefully done, just enough rise . Thx sir.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
12"
@loddude57063 жыл бұрын
6:45 - Having studied UK dentistry techniques in gory detail, Mike was now able to proceed with forceful grace. (Grace the hex didn't much like that name, in her world she felt there were usually six sides to every story. Y'all : )
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
And "Grace" is certainly an authority on such things.
@elsdp-45603 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Watched it and very much enjoyed it. I can see someone breaking that lower tree with the wrong thickness of a wood chisel. :( That would be a bad day for someone.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I can't teach "common sense." Don't spread it more than you need to.
@flashgordon28163 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Wonder if a hard plastic tree fellers wedge would be of strong enough material with enough of an angle for the wedge to spread that upper tree pinch bolt.? Have a similar wedge in plastic automotive door panel removal tool kit that might even be a wider taper...not sure if plastic is as tough as tree fellers wedge...??? Might work as well as cardboard / wood chisel w/o as much "common sense" required...LOL!
@johncasor96983 жыл бұрын
Another Great Video... Thx a bunch...
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jonz59783 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for tips on scratch free process. 👍🏻
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You bet. Thank You
@michaelcaiati8773 Жыл бұрын
Excellent Video ,thank you for the tips
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Roo0ooD Жыл бұрын
thanks mike , i did the front fork oil 10 years ago and forgot how to do it 2006 fxdwgi
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
That's one of those things I really do oftener than I used to. It really makes things work better.
@tonycurtis44273 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@PikeyScott2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@chrisrestifo70102 жыл бұрын
Mike, I love your videos, seems like I get more mechanically inclined with every one! I have question in regard to removing the tubes from the triple trees. Mine are apparently seized tight. All bolts are removed, wedge is in place, but nothing is moving? I tried heating the triple tree collars and spraying PB Blaster and soaked them good. Still won't budge. I have even tried hitting the top caps ( with a block of wood) and a big hammer, nothing? Any advice to get these buggers moving? I'm just replacing the seals, can that be accomplished with the tubes still installed , can the seals even be driving in a halved piece of pvc pipe. Thanks for any knowledge you can provide!!!!!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Wow. That's a pretty unusual situation. You my ruin those parts just to get them apart. I don't know what front end you have, so I can't recommend what to do with those seals. It sounds like everything may need replacing.
Thanks again Mike! I did get them out. They were corroded slightly to the lower yoke. I got a bigger hammer and gently tapped the lower up while my son worked the sliders like a slide hammer. Took a few tries but at last success!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
If they're in too bad a shape, using a newer front end is an option. Glad you got them though. I hope the rest of the job goes well.
@chrisrestifo70102 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir! After watching part 2, reassembly, it should be a walk in the park.
@haywoodsorey6115 Жыл бұрын
Best video on youtube
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you.
@danamuloin85823 жыл бұрын
Thanks great info
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dennisyeagy89842 жыл бұрын
You need to do one on a 1976 Shovelhead help out the old timers! LOL
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
I've done a bunch on my 77 FLH Shovelhead. Go to our KZfaq homepage and click on the word "videos." There's 251 videos up, a bunch on my own Shovelhead.
@lawrencecullen79222 жыл бұрын
Mike, Love your stuff. I have a 2002 Cartridge front-end on my 1997 FHT (I Know, frankenbike). Can I replace the oil in the left side without taking the front fork apart?
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Afraid I have to stick with the book on this one.
@nonyabiz9487 Жыл бұрын
Just for future reference there is no way those aluminum triple trees are gonna scratch or hurt those fork tubes because there steel tubes. You may be thinking of the old Harley stuff that had steel triple trees. I could be wrong though!
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Yes, they do.
@nonyabiz9487 Жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 man i had a heck of a time last night putting on that freakin cap... the lowering kit does away with that long tube spacer. its probably worth it just to lower it and inch and not have to deal with that thing ever again!
@danielchafin1900 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike ! Thank you for your sharing of your expertise . I recently changed the fuel pump on my 2010 Dyna Wide Glide and my fuel pressure regulator had no metal retainer on it, and the purple (?ground wire?) was broke at the regulator is there a fix you could share with me on what to do about the purple wire that broke ? ( fuel pump harness that came with the new fuel pump did not have the purple wire ) And my new AM pump did not come with pressure regulator retainer or housing . Can you lend me your expert advise on this . Fuel pump still builds pressure without the purple wire hooked up but bike will not start just turns over.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Sorry, without experimenting, all I would have is in the service manual or at the dealership.
@vicrawhog95822 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@richardcrouse90743 жыл бұрын
Hey Hey! Mike has a cordless microphone! Alright! Man that’s a lot of oil….
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
It's what the book calls for with that particular front end.
@richardcrouse90743 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 yes I figured. You definitely know what your doing another fine job.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yes the different front ends all have their own specs. Sometimes it really makes you wonder.
@michaelpowell603 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike! Hope all is well. Met you up in Idylwilde last summer. What’s the next swap meet or event you plan on attending? I want to come say hello. Thanks for the video, will definitely come in handy with changing the fork oil on my low rider. Take care my friend and keep the videos coming. Tell camera man Mike I say hello.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Hello. Good to hear from you. The 28th and 29th is the "Born Free" show in Santiago Canyon. I should be there on Saturday. Hope to see you there. More on forks in the next video.
@cameramanmike20723 жыл бұрын
👋🙂
@michaelpowell603 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Awesome, I'll have to bring the little one and the old lady for you to meet.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Awesome.
@domsteward83084 ай бұрын
Awesome man. Appreciate you
@pacificmike95014 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@pacificmike95014 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@jeanalagna2197 Жыл бұрын
Bonjour, merci pour vos renseignement JEAN👌
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoy it.
@readtheinstructions1407 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I'm in the process of changing my 07 Dyna stock front end with 49mm x 25.5" long slider tubes, to a Dyna Switchback 41mm x 26.25" long slider tubes. I'm replacing everything including the triple trees, lowers, and headlight. I have to increase the 41mm length, because the stock Switchback slider length is a half inch shorter with a stock length of 25". I don't wanna go down in height so I plan on increasing the length to the next available size at 26.25". My question is, how do I calculate the correct internals to accomplish this? Thanks, John
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
That's one that changes with the internals. I'm afraid you're on your own. In mixing and matching things from different sets, you have to study those pictures and measure to compare parts. This is what we call "hot rodding." It's mixing and matching to accomplish a specific end result.
@mikerapp81632 ай бұрын
Mike, I’ve got to change the fork seals on a stock 1970 FLH. I’m not looking forward to it. Manual helps, yes. However…#&@* happens. If you ever consider changing fork seals on a Shovel FLH, I’ll be watching. 😮
@pacificmike95012 ай бұрын
We'll do it when it comes up. You're describing a 49-early 77 front end. Unless the sliders are worn out, it's no big deal. Try looking in a year appropriate, Harley Davidson, service manual.
@francispetaluma3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, I have a 47 knucklehead, do you work on other people's bikes?
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
No, I am retired.
@user-zw4dy5pv3y7 ай бұрын
Super big help
@pacificmike95017 ай бұрын
I'm glad. Thank You.
@joe20973 жыл бұрын
Hey mike hope all is well can I get your advice what is a good ignition system module in the cam cover , and black box under the seat it’s for a 93 FXSTC I think mine has gone to ignition heaven after my 3yr old son left my ignition on for 3 days
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I use a Dynatech programmable.
@joe20973 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 does that do away with the black box
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@dalerobertreid13183 жыл бұрын
I just got schooled ty Mike
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
That's great. Thank You
@danstheman201211 күн бұрын
What do you do if the bolt is so tight it spins the inners and does not break lose from the damper. For some reason neither of the bolts came out and just spun the damper, How screwed am I?
@pacificmike950110 күн бұрын
I showed how to remove those bolts with a HAND impact. An air impact will spin them. Try a good brand hand impact driver (mine is a Snap-On) with a new allen bit on it. (don't know what you're working on, probably 6mm)
@deershack53883 жыл бұрын
You da man.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@raoul1650 Жыл бұрын
Any idea what size of a hex wrench you need and how long it needs to be to get the damper rod bolt? What did you grind the 12mm hex/allen key down to?
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
I just did it until it fit.
@ronmizell2 жыл бұрын
haha! at 4:11 "thats a bugggg"
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Yah, it was.
@ironwarrior8890 Жыл бұрын
The bottom fork drain screw...is that lefty loosely...righty tightly ..
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Yes.
@roberttalbot16613 жыл бұрын
Hey. Mike , I’m a bit confused. I didn’t know there was a tapper screen. Where is it located. ??? I know it has a 2 springs in the top of the oil pump which I replaced but didn’t see any screens in either of the ports
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
The "tappet screen" is located at the top of the crankcase, on the right rear corner near the "tower" on the oil pump. Remove the plug (yours is probably very tight, be careful). With a pair of needle nose pliers, remove the screen and wash it out with solvent, gasoline, or alcohol, and blow it dry. That screen filters the oil that goes to the lifters and top end. It is routine maintenance and should be checked regularly. I check them and clean them every time I change oil.
@roberttalbot16613 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 thank You, I took the screen out , no sludge in it , put a new ball and spring in ,, took the bike out and unfortunately it’s still dumping oil in the exhaust after I idle some times . Haven’t done the lifters yet..
@roberttalbot16613 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 thank you mike. Appreciate your help once again
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Is this oil coming out of a breather hose? I've forgotten if your motor is a "head breather" or "crankcase breather."
@roberttalbot16613 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 no. There are no leaks anymore. The air cleaner and carb intake are clean. The oil is being dumped into the exhaust pipe and coming out white. It only happens when I’m sitting at idle then accelerate.
@bobrosso9147 Жыл бұрын
Do you do a vid on how to replace seals on harley air ride forks?
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
I don't have one.
@fernandoreynoso84203 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike. Me name is Fernando. I have 73 FLH with a cracked frame. I have the bike stripped to the bare frame. I need a good person to weld/ repair it. I live in Long Beach Ca. You have anyone to recommend? Thanks