Part 2. Reassembling Harley Davidson 49mm Dyna Frontend and pouring in new fluid.
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@mikelucas3589 сағат бұрын
Best video I've seen for replacing fork seals. I now have confidence to replace my leaking seals on 2012 Fatbob. Thanks for great video. I'm definitely subscribed
@streetwise10-733 жыл бұрын
"Far Out"....had to chuckle when you said that only because I relate to the same date and times.....Good one Mike, Thank's!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@iammike11963 жыл бұрын
Haha just watched him say that and this comment immediately came to mind
@dilo7773 жыл бұрын
My dad always said far out! That and "out of sight" 😀
@mattbrummett4152 Жыл бұрын
I have found my new favorite how-to channel. The Bob Ross of motorcycles. I love it.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@jerryswope179726 күн бұрын
It just so happens that I had a seal go bad on my Dyna and found you . Now after watching I just had to subscribe. you have a new fan!
@pacificmike950126 күн бұрын
Wonderful. Thank You. And, Welcome.
@pastorbobncc3653 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike, always love stopping by the garage have a blessed week my friends.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@carlosa.martinez61003 жыл бұрын
Great tip on using the wood chisel to spread clamps. A lot different changing fork seal on that style than on a early wide glide front ends. Keep up the good work brother!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yes, it all changed with the "Showa" front ends.
@user-dz3cc8uu7l Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Your video made this repair extremely easy. I would have struggled without it.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@elsdp-45603 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Watched as always and very much enjoyed and hanging out in the shop with the two Mikes.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@vaughnmcmillan8400 Жыл бұрын
Great instructional video Mike. I really appreciated the care you took to not scratch it, right down to the cardboard wedge trick, & the brass jawed, cloth-covered vice. The chronological order of disassembly, really helps the flow on reassembly again too! Bravo guys and thanks.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@larrys.39923 жыл бұрын
Once again, I learned something new. Thanks Mike!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@lolahenry9633 жыл бұрын
great info for those that have not done a front end
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@WiSeNhEiMeR-13693 жыл бұрын
HOWDY MIKE, Thanks YOU & Mike for walking us through this PROCEDURE. COOP ...............................................
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@caspar07773 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, thanks Mike (s). Learned some helpful way to do it! Cheers from France
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@cameramanmike20722 жыл бұрын
👍🙂
@Dungeoneer_Dill2 жыл бұрын
I came here to finally arrive on a great instructional video to replace my fork seals! I have to say a great instructor whose goes into great detail and a awesome camera man capturing all the angles. I will absolutely stop back by your garage for more help! Liked and subscribed!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
That's great. Thank you. Go to our Home Page and click on the word "videos." There are 194 of them.
@cameramanmike20722 жыл бұрын
👍🙂
@tina42602 жыл бұрын
hey hi Mike's I'm glad I found your u tube channel just in time I'm gonna change out the seals on forks on my Dyna got a leak after 3300 miles ride ,Alot of very helpful Info will keep Fav subscribe's
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@jang69693 жыл бұрын
Well done gentlemen. I now know to slide the leg up and down 8 to 10 times to get rid of the air bubbles before reassembling. 👍👍 🇨🇦
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. (It's in the book)
@hawnsolow3 ай бұрын
I just want to thank you I wrecked my Dyna and had to replace the fork tubes I couldn't have done it without this video thank man...she rides again
@pacificmike95013 ай бұрын
Great to hear! Take care.
@everettcalhoun81973 жыл бұрын
FYI, those are variable rate springs. The closer a spring is wound the softer the spring so that on a smooth road the soft end of the spring is activated but when rougher conditions are encountered the stiffer part of the spring is engaged. So the softer part of the spring should butt up against the active part of the leg. Understanding how things work helps me to assemble things correctly. Another excellent video my friend.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You. Nice explanation.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Another word would be "progressive" springs.
@everettcalhoun81973 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Yah, I could have used that term but I didn't want any of your viewers who are "conservative" to have a fit. Later bro'
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
And I should have said, "progressively wound." "Conservatively wound" would really have been confusing.
@joebehanna58943 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Mike once again I get thru another project thanks to you and your knowledge.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it
@jimharrison45263 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the fork tube videos. I happen to have a 99 Dyna FXD and now I know how to do it myself. See you on the road. 🏍️
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Cool.
@charlescastell46383 жыл бұрын
Using an old seal as a driver tool... genius!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
And free.
@GMAN420BC3 жыл бұрын
Notified and watched !! Another great, informative vid. Keep it up, Mike !!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@stanroberts48203 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed it Mike! Thanks for sharing.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tazalitaylor40563 жыл бұрын
Always good to refresh on how was that done again...Thank You Mike !!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!!
@grandroofing16043 жыл бұрын
Mike thank you. We are blessed by your presence. I will carry on your tricks of the trade.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank You.
@darrell33683 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Mike great shows and it make me want to work on bike again but I love riding more
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I like to do both. This may require more than one motorcycle.
@darrell33683 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 yes sir I have four but can ride only one at w time but still I work on other people’s to it supports my riding to
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I certainly understand that.
@markb31293 жыл бұрын
I bet there was a collective gasp when that torx slipped, I know I did. Great video! ✌
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@dkelley19593 жыл бұрын
I pretty much do it exactly the way you do it Mike. The one thing I do different is I just snug the tubes in at the end ,I do the measurement at the top when I slide them up but I don't torque yet. I wait until I get the wheel on the bike, or just slide the axle through at the bottom and snug it up, then loosen both sides of the clamps so the left and right tubes will slide up together using the axle to align both tubes to the exact height, I still do the measurement at the top but only on one side because when you push them up together with the axle in place the left has to be exactly as the right. I then snug down both sides then do the final torque. That's just my way of doing it, maybe it's overkill but it's the way I always done it for the last 45 years. Great video as usual. Thanks. LLH&R
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Sounds pretty thorough to me. I like it.
@genecappelletti66913 жыл бұрын
Mike, an easy way for people to remember what direction to install seals is (for oil, open side in, for grease, open side out).
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Okay.
@tonybailey40583 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Mike. You too camera man Mike.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@cameramanmike20723 жыл бұрын
😊
@heesanoice76372 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. I live in rural Texas , and there's no shops within an hour of my place. So doing it myself is pretty much the norm. Gonna tackle this project on my 99 Dyna Super Glide Sport this weekend. That front end has gotten really spongey.
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Just take it slow, enjoy it. Going slow, you won't even scratch it. Thank You.
@station4358 Жыл бұрын
The silent pause after he said “ya ever try to screw a bolt into something when everybody’s watching ya” was so golden it had me laughing
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
But, true.
@windsurfed1 Жыл бұрын
Great video, fantastic, close-up camera angles, very clear. I have to pull my forks on my 2020 Triglide 49 mm forks and install an intimidator valve just above the dampening rod, then set the spring on top of that and then put it back together. Won’t be doing the full tear down. I have watched a few videos, and yours is the best.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@edwardlynch90323 жыл бұрын
Another excellent tutorial.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thanks again!
@chipkiersneyandfriends59342 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful, just getting ready to accomplish this task for my 2010 Dyna Wide Glide!! Thank You!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Slow and easy=no scratches.
@richardhartley70943 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike great video👍
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@josephlewis71663 жыл бұрын
Great job mike
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@davidpayte85663 жыл бұрын
Right on, thanks Mike
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@arthurleino3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Good instructions.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@dray18423 жыл бұрын
I need one of those seal installers. Thank for the content.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Any time!
@chrismellott73433 жыл бұрын
I worked in a independent shop made a tool for seals out of plastic pipe tee so it would have a handle an drove seals in with it. Cheaper than store bought seal driver.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Sounds good to me.
@kevinlowe67656 ай бұрын
Any tips for installing seals without owning a seal driver like yours? Thank you for the video very helpful
@tomsawyer89932 жыл бұрын
I believe the narrow part of spring seats on the dampener, and the wider part of spring seats on the rim of the fortube cap or oil flow restriction purposes
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@tomsawyer89932 жыл бұрын
you don't haftoo be a big guy! If you wear your Harley Davidson boots it will give you another 3 inches of height and get more leverage to install cap back on 💪 great video Mike!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Why didn't I think of that?
@PikeyScott2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@RWMCNYАй бұрын
Great Videos… you show everything needed for a normal Joe to learn something. Thank you. Heres a question, I have both of my Forks off after installing the seals and they’re ready to reinstall, I noticed you tightened the fork back down without the wheel back on, how do you know its aligned correctly, and how do you align it easily after having them both off? I see some videos about this online, however nobody explains things as thorough in my opinion as you do. I appreciate your time and excellent step by step instruction. Keep them coming 👍🏼
@pacificmike9501Ай бұрын
If you install the legs and all of the parts, loosen it up and let it relax and align itself. Then tighten things up with no stress on them,
@luisloya1120 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@Buoy4AK2 жыл бұрын
Great video man! Here @Buoy4AK we’re on our own on Kodiak Island, Alaska so if we don’t fix it ourselves, it ain’t getting fixed. Needless to say, our 06 FXDBI does more off-roading than most Pan Americas will ever do (@12k, front fork oil is junk). Thanks for the assist brother!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
I am impressed! Wishing you the best. You've got some serious extremes.
@a.c.heldenbrand1945Ай бұрын
Perfect video. Thank u man
@pacificmike9501Ай бұрын
Thank You. Glad you liked it.
@solo_dolo818411 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanx my man. Hopefully I'll be doing 3 sets of forks this week including my own. Any other tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated!!! Your videos are very clear and put together very well
@pacificmike950111 ай бұрын
Thank You.
@donrice80263 жыл бұрын
i ues a speed wrench on the top nut keeps it centerd
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
That would take some doing.
@dalerobertreid13183 жыл бұрын
Like always job well dunn ty Mike
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@bigroryhollar50233 жыл бұрын
Once again thank you man ......🍻🇺🇸
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You bet
@samandrea3996 Жыл бұрын
these guys are good!! one take and they got it!
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
We try. Thank You.
@bjshock5123 жыл бұрын
Puff Puff Pass... Thanx Mike
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@stevenjacobson8177 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jasonjohnson3577 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!!!
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@johnhackley16263 жыл бұрын
Far out, indeed!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@richardtillman42773 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure seeing a new video from you! Although I own a springer still enjoy watching this done. Where could one get your "See you on the road" air cleaner labels;-) Looking forward to your next video!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
They were quite expensive and I only had a very few made, but, if I have a bunch made, I'll be able to afford it. Thank you for asking.
@richardtillman42773 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Hello again, Thanks for the reply. I see a whole new side business for you, "See you on the road" labels, tee-shirts, bumper stickers, etc;-) Best wishes to you and thanks for all the video knowledge as greatly appreciated!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Good idea. It's going to take a little time and money to get started.
@harryhellerman4743 жыл бұрын
Cameraman Mike - welcome to the screen actors guild! 😂
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank you. He is a little shy.
@cameramanmike20723 жыл бұрын
👍😊
@deantaylor15122 жыл бұрын
Always respect the grey beard’s…✌️
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@willcountypowersports63382 жыл бұрын
Love the videos
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@tonycurtis44273 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@loupessagno119211 ай бұрын
Have you ever done this on a soft tail deuce? The configuration of the top of the fork is different than the one in the video. The spring does not come out when you take the cap off the top of the upper tube. I looks like you need a special tool to take the inner nut out. Great video.
@pacificmike950111 ай бұрын
You should have an appropriate service manual. You don't need to remove the springs to replace the seals.
@Roo0ooD Жыл бұрын
thanks again. with the drain plug air rattle gun, we call the 2 x dugga duggas in australia
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Cool. Now I'm becoming "bylingual."
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Wait! I think it's "bilingual." That's betta.
@gabegoesfishing97462 жыл бұрын
When you took the fork cap off, there was a spacer... My 2012 street bob has a spacer as well but it is bent and im wondering where i can get a new one and what i should be looking for
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
If you're speaking of the long spring spacer, go to your local hardware store. Get a length of 3/4" schedule 30 PVC pipe and cut it to desired length. Clean (deburr) the ends and there it is.
@gabegoesfishing97462 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Thank you Pacific Mike
@rooster30193 жыл бұрын
My tip for not crossing those fine fork cap threads is to push down on the cap with the wrench, very slowly rotate the cap counter clockwise until you hear/feel the little "click" as the threads mate. Then slowly rotate clockwise to start the threads.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
It is a feel thing.
@nonyabiz9487 Жыл бұрын
dang ill try that but its always hair raising
@nonyabiz9487 Жыл бұрын
its that damn spacer thats the issue... goes to show Harley aint always the best engineers at the game
@tad5973 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you've done it...could you find the time to do a fork oil change on a 1979 FLH with the nacelle? It's not at all clear in the manual and I know this thing is due. (Probably never been done, long story). Easy getting the oil out. Not so much getting the oil back in so I haven't touched it. Great content! Thank you!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Not a big deal. Remove the headlight and the other lights around the nacelle. Take out the four bolts that hold it in place and remove it, being careful with the wires and switches connected to it. Pull the plugs on top and refill (once the drain screws have been reinstalled). Now, reinstalling the nacelle; install the headlight with all of its little screws, aligning as you go, then install the four bolts that hold it to the forks. Fill according to the manual, of course. Put it all back together. Allow yourself time to make it fit right. The order is very important here.
@tad5973 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 thank you. Very thoughtful reply. Love the content.
@grizzlyirons35053 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike, I have watched a few of your videos now and I have enjoyed the content, I am curious though, can you reveal some details about your front wheel chock on your motorcycle lift? looks like some heavy welded angle iron to my eye, a search on your channel didn't reveal you ever having talked about it before, so apologies if it is detailed in a previous video and I've missed it. Thanks in advance for your reply and keep making great videos!
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
The lifts are K&L. The clamps (wheel chocks) are from Western Manufacturing. I mixed two brands together.
@KennyT-hj6vy Жыл бұрын
Man in my mind this job was going to be a nightmare but your video made it as ease as a paint by numbers project. WOW Great step by step instructions and explanations of what you were doing. I've got my dyna front tubes off and sending them and the lower legs to the powder coater. Any tips for getting there parts powder coated and reinstalling them. Thanks again for your great videos.
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Just make sure you explain what you need masked. Removing that stuff is a real nightmare.
@KennyT-hj6vy Жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 👍Thanks
@georgejanz13132 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I did the forks on my '75 Superglide, Kayaba forks. Lots of good tips from here. Thanks very much. When I did the forks I noticed the steering was notchy. I did the steering head bearings. My question is about how tight to make the fork stem nut and whether the sequence I end up following makes sense. I have not been able to find a torque specs for the stem nut or any guidance specific to the re-assembly process for the triple tree for this specific fork design. I viewed lots of others so I get the principles. Here's what I did. Basically I tightened the upper fork stem nut to the point where further tightening would restrict the side to side handlebar motion. After this was tightened, I tightened the upper triple tree bracket to the fork stem. The Kayaba forks have two lower pinch bolts. However for the upper ones, I think the Kayaba forks put on the bikes from '73 - '77, use the combination of the fork stem nut and a 3/8 x 16 x 1-5/8 socket head screw that secures the upper triple tree bracket around the fork stem nut, together, to serve the purpose of the upper pinch bolt. So bottom line, I tightened the fork stem nut as described above and then then secured the upper triple tree bracket to the stem nut using the pinch bolt described above (to 22 lbs torque). Am I at least getting warm? Apologies for being so long winded. thanks for any perspective after reading this.
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
You're doing fine. For the stem nut, read about "falloff" in your service manual. Your approach is superb. Logic prevails. When doing a front end, it's not a bad idea to go back and loosen the pinch bolts and retighten them. That's pinch bolts and axel, just to relieve any accidentally imposed stress.
@georgejanz13132 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 your comments are very much appreciated. Boosts my confidence.
@georgejanz13132 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 I viewed lots of videos on fall off or as some of the folks call it fall away. I was running those tests as I was tightening things down. I also did go through a specific sequence. The top fork nuts were tightened first as I think they serve as the two upper pinch bolts. I kept the lower ones loose, I also kept the steering stem nut and top triple tree bracket loose. I then went through a sequence to tighten everything down. I found a video on getting the triple tree to a line properly and I followed that after which I tightened things down in sequence. So again appreciate your review. Helpful, very
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
You are way thorough. I'm duly impressed.
@georgejanz13132 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 in one of your videos you describe how these older motorcycles were 'hand fitted'. Getting them as good as they can be is more or less an act of fine-tuning.
@manuelrivera68733 жыл бұрын
I did not see you show the alignment of the shock assy for proper alignment with the other shock assy. This is so the axle for the wheel can be inserted thru these assy's.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
They rotate 360 degrees with no fender mounted.
@GodInTheMachine3 жыл бұрын
What size of in line fuel filter are you running on Baby Doll? I have a 50/66 PanShovel and the tanks are rusty. Any ideas or suggestions on how to resurrect them? Thanks Mike, love your videos
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
It really depends on what you want. Using a stock (through the tank) petcock on 50 tanks, you're limited to 1/4" line using special fittings. The bike is obviously not a stocker, so I suggest neoprene hoses over stock hard lines. If you're going to install fittings and a modern petcock, I suggest a big free flowing petcock with a 5/16 hose. If you want a nice big petcock (not the place to skimp), install (weld in) a 3/8 pipe coupling and there are really nice petcocks to screw into them. Babydoll has some aftermarket fittings, but uses the original petcock and a Linkert carburetor, so 1/4" hose is adequate.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I use a Russell inline filter with a washable scintered brass element.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Available at any speed shop.
@GodInTheMachine3 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Thank you, Pacific Mike. Have fun this weekend, and maybe someday I'll see you on the road
@michaelhazen86582 жыл бұрын
Fork seals are one of my least favorite tasks. Its interesting that you havent come up with a tool for compressing the spring and threading the cap in place. I havent needed one yet. Ive always managed to get the cap on with a lot of "dad words". Since I work solo, Im always looking for ways to create that necessary third hand
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
I believe there is a tool available.
@jeanalagna2197 Жыл бұрын
bravo bon tuto👍 JEAN MARSEILLE france
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@jeanalagna2197 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I have a 2010 Harley dyna 30000 km I have a noise in front of the front fork when there are holes in the road tak, tak, tak, tak 1/ no problem on the brake calipers 2/ no problem on the wheel 3/ no problem on the bearings 4 / no problem on the fork. I changed the fork oil I replaced the front engine mount and still this tak, tak noise, is it possible that it's the front shock absorber springs that are tired? at 30,000 km? Thank you for your reply. JEAN
@loupuleff5712 жыл бұрын
mike great video just getting the stuff together to do the 99 road king going to install a legend fork kit upgrade and do my seals i was going to hire someone to do this but it looks pretty simple the bigger job is getting the front of the bike tore down. do you have any videos on head bearing set up ? i have a proper service manual but always nice to see it first thanks !!
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
I think I covered it when I put my Shovelhead together. Go to our youtube homepage and click on "videos." At this point, there are over 200 of them.
@marshallwallenta67333 ай бұрын
Hey Mike do you think old tubes that have been leaking for years could be warn out so much to where a complete new seal kit bushings and all would not stop the leak? I had my seals replaced years ago and the mechanic said my tubes were warn out that’s why they still leaking after brand new seals I’m wondering if it wasn’t installed correctly Thank you for your knowledge God Bless 🙏
@pacificmike95013 ай бұрын
Hard to say from here, but it certainly happens.
@marshallwallenta67333 ай бұрын
Ok thank you Mike
@rooster30193 жыл бұрын
I may have missed something; did you replace the copper plated and moly coated slider bushings? Keeping them fresh protects the inner surface of the slider bore.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Low mileage, good shape.
@joe20972 жыл бұрын
Hey mike hope all is well can you tell me what the black box is that’s under the dash of my 93 FXSTC thank you
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
I believe what you're describing is your "turn signal" module. And I hope all is well with you.
@bobhartman25713 жыл бұрын
What do you use to ensure the forks are aligned for the tire shaft to line up with the tire on the tree.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
They twist freely with the axle out.
@bobhartman25713 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Okay, thanks. So your just using the axle to line up the forks, after installing the axle.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
The sliders turn 360 degrees without the axle or a fender.
@bobhartman25713 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 Thanks, Mike. I see what you mean now.
@nwinter98593 жыл бұрын
Is there a site I can find all of Mikes videos at ? My bikes a 1991 FXSTS and old now, and it's hard to find videos .
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Go to youtube, then Pacific Mike, then, on that homepage, click on "videos." There are 189 of them.
@artmace67172 жыл бұрын
We changed the oil on our forks every every 3 or 4 days in a Softail how do you adjust that air screw on a carburetor it's a 88 Sportster can you give me a tip how to do it art
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
Are you referring to the "air mixture" screw located on the bottom of a stock Keihin carburetor? I think you are. If the plug has been removed, simply turn the screw while the bike is warmed up and at idle. It has some affect, not a bunch. In California (maybe other places too), the idle mixture screw has an aluminum plug hiding it. If so, I generally drill a hole in that plug (be very careful so as to not damage the carburetor), then screw in a sheet metal screw and yank that plug out. Again, be very careful.
@loddude57063 жыл бұрын
Ah, air left trapped within the oil, is forced to then compress, this gives the damping 'bouncy mode' & leads to some distress, 'Pitter-patter' says the wheel - 'my tyre has got the jitters', 'It's gets my goat & causes float, as you swerve me round the critters'. For damping oil must ebb & flow, as the rider threads these gates, while push & pull are held in check, by Sid Viscous & his mates. (Having just one 'un-burped' rear shock can be entertaining too; 'You wanna see bump-steering son? - follow me! : )
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
The poetry is great, but truer words were never spake.
@cameramanmike20723 жыл бұрын
👍💯😊
@pjessejames722 жыл бұрын
What socket size is that you used for the fork fill plug
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
I believe (without going to the garage with a ruler) it is 1 3/8".
@rtsroda012 жыл бұрын
Mike, have you done a video on knucklehead left crank case shaft seal replacement? My FL 41 leaks like a sieve. Thanks
@pacificmike95012 жыл бұрын
There was not a seal there originally. We'll be putting one into the Flathead. It is the same. The seal that is available to us is made by Colony. It is a great part. This is a modification we do for running a belt drive. Otherwise, no need. We've explained this a number of times when explaining installation of belt drives on early (64 and earlier) primaries.. We have some good stuff to look at on Pans and Knuckles in our videos. Go to KZfaq and Look up our KZfaq Homepage. Click on "Videos."
@riding_in_Puerto_Rico3 ай бұрын
It’s a variable spring, same as automobile
@pacificmike95013 ай бұрын
Okay.
@crspcritter3 жыл бұрын
✊🏻👍👌 Ride today ; pi town loop - Clears the brain 🧠
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yes it does. Enjoy!
@dirtbiker479 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, I’m a little late to the video but if you could tell me where you got that tool to set the dust caps that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
I believe it is a tool from Jim's Machine and carried by most aftermarket suppliers.
@thelillyproject Жыл бұрын
About to do this because I have a leak as of todays ride. What is the ounces on a wet fill? That portion of the video seemed a bit unsure. Having trouble finding a definitive answer. Thank you
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Very simple. Section two (chassis section) of your model and year specific service manual. I have no idea which bike you have.
@williammatsko11589 ай бұрын
Mike new here great show how do you find the series to any rebuild Thank You
@pacificmike95019 ай бұрын
Just go to our KZfaq Channel (Pacific Mike). Click on the word "Videos." Theey'll all come up with thumbnail pictures and a brief description. There are well over 300 videos.
@29687ray3 жыл бұрын
The lower leg polishing would be interesting. How do you get the clear coat off?
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
He just buffed it off. Didn't seem as tough as the clear coat I remember.
@cameramanmike20723 жыл бұрын
Scotch-Brite it all over until dull then buff it out with Black compound then White 👍🙂
@29687ray3 жыл бұрын
@@pacificmike9501 I remember trying it years ago. Nearly impossible
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
At that point, I used to farm it out to a professional polisher. Now, I got this cameraman who's really good at it...
@captainamerica6314 Жыл бұрын
I used a scotch bright to remove and happach semi-chrome polish and a buffer to bring them up- worked great
@timmix3313 жыл бұрын
👍🖖
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@budrog1 Жыл бұрын
I want to know where can we get that special tool for driving the seals straight?
@pacificmike9501 Жыл бұрын
Any of the major aftermarket suppliers carry them. There are a couple of different manufacturers. Jim's Machine is the first one that comes to mind.
@jaemobley56375 ай бұрын
what can I use to install the seal if I do not have the tool like you do?
@pacificmike95015 ай бұрын
I don't know how tallented you are, but, here goes. Grind down the end of a small chisel. Round it and make it smooth. Use a bunch of tape to protect both upper and lower fork legs. Tap that seal in very carefully using that SMALL chisel and a small mallet. If you slip or mess it up this way, not my fault.
@user-uc4sb1dt3f5 ай бұрын
Hi Mike,l 'm working on my 2008 Dyna fxd super glide fork seals,but some say it.takes 10.2 oz.,seeing ur video u say 26.6,so can help me with this issue plz.?
@pacificmike95015 ай бұрын
There are different front ends. Check your service manual for your specific model.
@divine_swine96653 жыл бұрын
No thread locker when putting the first bike on?
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
I use thread locker where needed.
@ralphtieleman49503 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike. Is there a vaccine for shovelhead fever ? I think I got it.
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
No, you just gotta ride it out.
@user-uc4sb1dt3f4 ай бұрын
Hi Mike,how many oz. Of fork oil Go into my 2008 Dyna fxd super glide is it 26.6 or 10.2 oz. ???
@pacificmike95014 ай бұрын
I'd have to dig up that service manual. You need one.
@15dogo3 жыл бұрын
Can I put an evo oil pump on a nose cone shovelhead?
@pacificmike95013 жыл бұрын
Yes, but it requires some special work. It is quite common to use a (if I remember correctly) 91 up pump. I have one on my 77 Shovel. Go to sscycle.com and look at the S&S oil pumps and instructions.
@marshallwallenta67333 ай бұрын
What’s the tape for on top of the fork I didn’t see you put that on Thank you