I've been looking fwd. to the next in sequence video on the ole girl L.C. it won't be long, she's just about there. I don't believe I've ever seen 14 ga wire slipped together into a fan weave. Your attention to detail is priceless and you're a true craftsman at work. Thanks for showing the skills of your given trade.
Takes a fair bit of heat over 16ga. Soldering is a dying art. It's good to see that someone else does it. My little brother the Millwright looks at me funny when he sees me doing it.
I remember using one of those solid state cut-out relays for the 6 volt system on my 1950 FLH. It worked flawlessly. I also referred to a simplified wiring diagram which was featured in Easy Riders magazine (thanks Hal Robinson) however, I color-coded all the wiring. Thanks again, Mike!
I use the same technique for butt splices. It' the absolute BEST way to put 2 wires together without a big, ugly bulge at the joint. I've found that rosin flux applied just before the actual soldering operation helps the wires "wet" more easily and thoroughly with solder. Great job and Happy Thanksgiving!
Great tutorial on splicing. Also, I love that loom. I used it rewiring my shovelhead, keeping it simple but using the colors in the schematic. The only electrics besides the starter is the headlight, taillight and horn. Expensive weatherproof terminals too. Oh, and something I learned from you (thanks!) is eliminating the starter relay, using 14 gauge wire from a heavy duty starter button (I put it on the back side of the cowl since there was a hole there already). Thanks for these videos, you’re the best.
Hello Mike great to see you and hope you have a great thanksgiving looks like it’s coming along keep up the great work we are enjoying your shows God blessings for you and all your family ps don’t eat to much tomorrow
Huge fan here. Mike, have you thought of doing a ride vid of the bikes you finish working on? or a ride with the owner of the bike so we can experience the full sound and satisfaction of your work? Would love to see that at the end of a series. Just a thought. Stay upright and between the pipes, buddy.
Thank You. We've been talking about that sort of stuff. Kind of tough when you're out for a day of fun and it's "Hey, you gotta shoot this stuff today." We'll see.
I have the Model 58 and 61 Gennys, in various states of repair with various Regulators, including an Electric Frank, which I want to use to replace the 32E on my WLA. Always helpful to see a wiring related vid. Thanks Mike.
Thank You. As I recall, you may have an issue with a 12 volt and Electric Frank due to the overall length. If you're using stock foot controls, you may have to space out the left side a little on a 45.
What I need is a knowledgeable friend like you to help me turn my 100th anniversary roadking into something a bit faster.. keep the videos coming. Thanks
Start with a module that will handle the modifications you'd like to do. Start with that and a good set of pipes and a freeflowing air filter. That may make you happy. If not enough, replace everything in the camchest with high performance quality stuff. Get good advice on products. Next step, a 95" piston and cylinder kit.
@@pacificmike9501 had a 95 in my 06 street glide with the cams and gear drive, I'm leaning towards that, the 88 has the hydraulic tensioner and is a very reliable motor just no pull after 85 mph... (not that I would ever go outside the speed limit lol)....thanks
you are the first person i have seen use this same technique I do. I have 3 bikes and the wiring was shot on all of them.. crimp connections come apart. I wired my panhead the same way. 100% solder connections and heat shrink, no crimps. and you are right, not many people will mess with electrical but like you said, one circuit at a time.
Cool. I actually use connectors with no insulation, crimp them with a Single groove, then solder and cover with heat shrink. I always use closed end connectors (terminal ends).
Great, simple video. A lesson I've learned over the years watching my father work on cars, or watching your videos on these old bikes is that things that seem really complex many times are actually very simple. More time consuming than complicated. I've always loved working with wiring, I don't quite know why. But if you can follow instruction, working on the stuff isn't rocket science. It is an art and a precise craft all its own, but I'm confident with time to do so, I coulddo it myself. I Just realized that. Thank you again for another great video. Sometimes simple is all you need. 👍👍
Well said. I enjoy wiring. I had to learn it and I got good at it, and the more I enjoy it, the better I get. I actually enjoy building my own complete systems.
I use the same technique to splice wires. Learned it from an old timer. 🤔 wonder if that’s the correct wording since some consider me the old timer now 😂. Have a great day Mike.
Nice work as always , you truly are old school with that Zippo lighter ! Got to go for a short ride yesterday (125 miles) but only in the 30's today mite be the last one of the year for me as I'm from n.e. iowa ,have a good turkey day !
Hi Mike, it's been great following this build! I'm after a set of those old CCE rockers, if you happen to have another please let me know! I know they still make em new but I'm looking for some that have a little wear to them just like your build. Look forward to your next video as always
When I removed the fuel injection in favour of the carb and stand alone ignition system on my Twin Cam, I trimmed the loom down and removed about 40% of the wiring making a few soldered joints here and there and finished off using the old-fashioned loom tape - best decicision I ever made ! If i have a problem anywhere it is a piece of cake striping of just enough tape to sort things out - I am not a fan of this plastic sheathing from the factory as it hardens with age/use and make things really difficult.
Hiya, Like what you do here and have a Great Thanksgiving , Waiting for parts for my 1982 commritive ed sportster , but got the FLHS 1988 all done everything new put 560ml on it before it got to cold to ride for me lol, be safe and take care
Mike, I think of you loosen the two nuts that hold the copper soldering element to the chrome rods on that Weller, take the element out clean up the 90° ends where the nuts are and tighten you will be amazed at how much faster the element heats up and much hotter so it will not take as long to heat up the wire. Just a suggestion.
nice soldering tutorial Mike . i'm curious why did you solder a red wire to a black wire ? isn't that going to be confusing to someone in the future when they see a red wire at the generator and try to figure out what it's connected to and can't find the other end because it's black ?
1: 01 There's very little wiring on this old bike That's one of the things I appreciate about my old shovel and older Harleys / choppers. Easy to trace easy to rewire.
@@lonesometinman3147 what year is your shovel? I've got a 68 that my dad bought in 79 and passed down to me 6 years ago. My first bike was a 64XLCH before that. I really love the genny shovels and 60's Era ironheads. Ofcourse I love knuckles and pans too, they just cost more lol
You always make me feel like going out and getting on Mike but it’s damm cold in the UK at the moment, 5 Deg but feels like -5, so it’ll have to wait until the weekend when it’ll be worth putting the heater on in the shop. Really enjoying this series though!
So glad to see the latest video. Is cameraman Mike a mechanic or just mechanically inclined? Does cameraman Mike ever make appearances in front of the camera?
Hi mike when i need to wire bike or golf cart or what ever I would go to scrap yard find a car truck and go under dashboard find the big wire harness and cut as long as needed.it clean and colour coded.you have to make sure wires for battery starters are heavy enough.look under the hood also.you find what is need .i tried to order new wire harness back order or na
We spin a set of magnets round to generate a pulse, then ram it down some cable, to send it somewhere else, . . . . (close, yet still cigar free & feeble) split it up, send it round, then back from whence it came, just electrons nudging elbows, in this crazy circle game. 'Resistance is not futile! - it keeps us bright at night.' for riding in the darkness, may leave one's sphincter tight; and when it comes to starting, an electric foot is best, mainly to stop one's kneecap, from bouncing off one's vest. So, all hail the brave electrics, that give such power & light, just by spinning magnets & all the other other . . . stuff. (Greetings from the 'Golden brown-and-falling-to-the-ground' wood & What age should we stop kicking piles of leaves? : )
Great explanation. Perhaps that should be printed in a service manual for the younger generation to get an understanding of the actual theory. Take care brother. Thank You.
It needs to bang into it to engage. If it's not engaging, it's not hitting hard enough. If it won't spin the ring gear, the starter clutch is worn out or broken.
Know you're working on sidecar for pup.. been doing it for 8 years with SRD.. Stevie Ray Dog.. lot o fun... gets his picture taken everywhere we go.. get lots o free ice cream... nothing like it..
Off topic, but I don't know how else to ask the question: Mike, do you have a source for pre-formed fuel lines for a fuel-injected EVO? My '98 FLHTCUI needs a pump, filter, etc, and if I can't find the OEM in-tank fuel lines, I may have to use the convoluted type from Quantum. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
I haven't worked on one of those in a long time. So, I just typed in to my computer (Google Search), "Magneti Marelli fuel injection parts for Harley Davidson." A bunch of stuff came up. That's about all I got for suggestions. But there was certainly a lot of folks with parts.
Thank You. Too many other things stacked up that had to be addressed. We'll be back on it soon. L.C. is almost ready to roll. The Shovelhead is purring. The Knuckle needs a battery and a rear tire. The sidecar mounts for the Shovel are done, but not tried yet. The Flathead Project bike is coming.
Hi Mike totally enjoy your channel. I recently bought a 1985 fxrs that wasn't run in 7 years and and left on its side stand. Oil tank is empty but I feel all the oul is in the case. Any thoughts on how to get the extra 2 quarts of oil out before starting ?Thanks for your time.
Luckily, you have a crankcase breather. Make sure it doesn't have a filter or catch can on it. Put a pan under the engine and when you start the engine, it will pump it right out of the breather hose and into the pan. Make sure there is at least a visible amount in the oil tank. When it quits coming out of the breather hose, drain the oil tank, change the filter and fill the tank. Do not overfill. Use your service manual. Oil needs room to return in the tank. There also needs to be space for the breather hose to vent into the tank. Again, consult your service manual.
Hi mike if need to reuse the plastic connection plugs I have used a ball point pen refills the brass ones they fit over top pins to remove them HD sells new pins
Probably so, but I think it will be something I build from scratch, picking my favorite cases for the project, and right on through with everything super strong, balanced, proper bore and stroke, you know, my own idea of what I want. Probably never happen. Too many projects already.
Not "better." Just "different." Once you get a magneto dialed in, it will stay that way. Modern ignition systems are awfully good. We have better batteries today. Lighting systems work better when a battery is used in conjunction with a good generator. Magnetos certainly have a "cool factor." It's just about whatever you really want.
hay Mike I am curious about the turn signal wires on My 93 heritage softail I hard wired my 79 glide but you know and I know this is a completely different monkey could you help me out with that thanks mike
Do the same thing I would. Look in your service manual. There are certainly more wires in there for a modern system. If you're doing it from scratch, I would wire it like an old bike. But the 93 has a "turn signal module," and it connects to your speedo (for self-cancelling), I believe all of your turn signals are "internally grounded." Yes, it's different. Again, the best way to attack it is with an open service manual.
Mike I just wanted to say thank you for the videos. Watch them everyday. I’m doing a total restoration of an1990 Fxrt. The evo videos were a tremendous help along with the tools used for all the projects.. I have a 1956 krtt that needs a total restoration. I have 90 percent of all the parts.. just need a gas tank, seat and hoping to find a chin pad.. I need someone really knowledgeable to do this rebuild.. would you be interested in the project?
I have not seen that done. But, check with the companies that make them. The ones that come to mind are: Morris Magnetos, Burkhart Magnetos, and Joe Hunt Magnetos. Any one of those should be able to answer that one.
I'm intimidated by my 53 fl gen. I'm scared to ride it? I read the 3 brush gen.cit out sw.system puts the battery thru a lot. I've seen a auto alternator on a sporty. Don't no who made the adaption
There are wonderful generators on the market. "Cycle Electric" comes to mind. It can be ordered with a built in solid state regulator. It comes in twelve volt. You install one of those, change your ignition coil and bulbs to 12volt and install a 12volt battery. Very common thing to do. I love mine on my 52 Pan and the one on my Knucklehead.
Can anyone give me some ideas to look for on my 1990 fxrs. the problem is no spark it has a new s&s hi 4 ignition and coil and wires and still no spark please give me some ideas to look at. thanks in advance.
Do you have electricity "at" and "from" the coil? If not, do you have electricity at the ignition switch? Go through the system with a meter or even a "test light."
Hi Mike! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Enjoy your videos and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise. I have a granddaughter named Elsie, so L.C. is of particular interest. I'm working over a 55 pan. Having an issue with clutch and the like. When all assembled basket will not turn engine sprocket. Bought new Barnett clutch, 3 fibers and one half plate, clutch that was in there 4 fiber plates. Three steel plates. Have put both combos in and clutch hub moves with kicker but not clutch basket. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Enjoy your day! Todd from the Peoples Republic of Abington, MA
Either the clutch is not grabbing or the motor is stuck. That's what you've described. If the hub turns with the kicker, then the basket should turn with it unless the plates have no pressure on them from the clutch springs. If pressure is present and the basket still won't turn, then there appears to be too much resistance from the motor.
@@pacificmike9501 Much appreciated. I had a pressure plate, spring suspicion. Motor turns fine when primary chain off. Did points and timing and was putting motor to required positions with ease. Will work this out and let you know. Again, Thanks for the input. Take care!
You were saying the wiring is very simple, & that you were coordinating the colours with a 1970s diagram, for future repairs to be made simpler. So why did you solder the black to the red? Oh just read the next comment
I believe we showed that on the series we did on L.C. the Panhead. Go to TH-cam. Type in Pacific Mike. Click on our logo of the yellow Knuckle motor. Now that the homepage is up, click on the word videos. They'll all come up. L.C. is the one with flames on her tank.
You'll find it. All you need to do is check the hot side of the battery with a meter while it's running and see if it's charging. Red to the plus side of the battery and black to the minus side.
Well, there is the swap meet. Then, you can go to a Harley dealership. They can look on their computer (in the parts department) and even if the part is obsolete, they can tell if another dealership has it.
@@pacificmike9501 I actually did that. They said no dealer in the country has it. That’s why I thought of the bike people I follow. It was worth a shot and Saddle Tramp & others are still looking. Thanks
Wow! Sorry 'bout that. I had no idea. I keep my eyes open, but unless stock is really what you want, I'd look at aftermarket windshields. Of course the internet has a lot of them, but I would try "Rifle Fairings" in Atascadero, CA.
What are you guys smoking that you have all them lighters available? Hope it's not cigarettes. Can you light a joint with a heat gun🤔, don't think so! Lol 😆
Love your videos and don’t want to be a Dick, but you ‘lead’ that solder joint at the beginning. Heating the wire like that will let the solder flow under the insulation and create a brittle joint. Probably won’t be an issue but could with the vibration
@@pacificmike9501 get the wires blistering hot, after soaking in flux, and dab the solder. There’s a reason solder joints aren’t acceptable in home or auto, a proper crimp is a much better joint. Either way I appreciate the hell out of you for making these videos!
Wiring hates me , so I hate it back. Thanks for the content.
Thank You.
That made me laugh, I feel the same way!
Mike,the PEACE you have is great...not much of that today..glad your fine.. Blessings 🕊️
Thank you and the best to you and yours.
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I've been looking fwd. to the next in sequence video on the ole girl L.C. it won't be long, she's just about there. I don't believe I've ever seen 14 ga wire slipped together into a fan weave. Your attention to detail is priceless and you're a true craftsman at work. Thanks for showing the skills of your given trade.
Wow. Thank You.
Always love stopping by the garage have a blessed Thanksgiving my friend.
Thank You. And, you too.
Takes a fair bit of heat over 16ga. Soldering is a dying art. It's good to see that someone else does it. My little brother the Millwright looks at me funny when he sees me doing it.
I use marine wire same as on my boat. Already tinned so solders easily and resists corrosion .
Good idea.
I remember using one of those solid state cut-out relays for the 6 volt system on my 1950 FLH. It worked flawlessly. I also referred to a simplified wiring diagram which was featured in Easy Riders magazine (thanks Hal Robinson) however, I color-coded all the wiring. Thanks again, Mike!
Pretty much the way I learned it. Yes, I have the book, and may Hal Robinson always be remembered and appreciated. Thank You.
I have the 3 Easy Rider Tech Tricks and Tips books. Great resource for older stuff, plus the less than subtle illustrations.
My copies are worth their weight in gold!
@@londonglide I have them too. There are 4.
Great stuff. I never met the great Hal Robinson, but I was certainly a fan.
Gotta love the big glob of orange RTV on the rear cylinder LOL
I said I wasn't going to remove it, I wasn't going into the motor, and I meant it. It is what it is.
I use the same technique for butt splices. It' the absolute BEST way to put 2 wires together without a big, ugly bulge at the joint. I've found that rosin flux applied just before the actual soldering operation helps the wires "wet" more easily and thoroughly with solder. Great job and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank You. And a Happy Thanksgiving to you.
Really enjoy your videos
Glad you like them!
Asphalt loom. Touch of class. And it ages beautifully
I think so too. Thank You.
Great tutorial on splicing. Also, I love that loom. I used it rewiring my shovelhead, keeping it simple but using the colors in the schematic. The only electrics besides the starter is the headlight, taillight and horn. Expensive weatherproof terminals too. Oh, and something I learned from you (thanks!) is eliminating the starter relay, using 14 gauge wire from a heavy duty starter button (I put it on the back side of the cowl since there was a hole there already).
Thanks for these videos, you’re the best.
And you "get it." Thank You.
See ya out on the road!
Great! I'll be there.
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Hello Mike great to see you and hope you have a great thanksgiving looks like it’s coming along keep up the great work we are enjoying your shows God blessings for you and all your family ps don’t eat to much tomorrow
Thanks, you too!
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Wow no blood ie or burnt fingers impressive love ur simple wire holder
Thank You.
You rock Mike!! Been making my own wiring harnesses for a lot of years. Leaned something new this morning!
Thank You.
Hi MIKE,
Getting ELECTRIFIED = SHOCKING !!!
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It give the subject matter "continuity."
Huge fan here. Mike, have you thought of doing a ride vid of the bikes you finish working on? or a ride with the owner of the bike so we can experience the full sound and satisfaction of your work? Would love to see that at the end of a series. Just a thought. Stay upright and between the pipes, buddy.
Thank You. We've been talking about that sort of stuff. Kind of tough when you're out for a day of fun and it's "Hey, you gotta shoot this stuff today." We'll see.
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Thank you for another video and happy Thanksgiving. Down in southern Arizona . Light rain and in the 50"s.
The wind is blowing everything around here. But, Happy Thanksgiving.
It’s always a pleasure Mr. Pacific Mike🙌🏻
Thank You. I do appreciate that.
Thank you 😎🍻
You bet!
Happy Thanksgiving, Mike. Thanks for all of your great videos.
Happy Thanksgiving! and, Thank You.
Happy Thanksgiving guy's
Same to you!
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Thank you for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving Mike and Mike and your family as well.
Thank You. And Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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Thank you for all the helpful videos, I've started my rebuild on the 77 super glide and your videos have been very helpful, keep up the great videos
Thanks, will do!
I have the Model 58 and 61 Gennys, in various states of repair with various Regulators, including an Electric Frank, which I want to use to replace the 32E on my WLA. Always helpful to see a wiring related vid. Thanks Mike.
Thank You. As I recall, you may have an issue with a 12 volt and Electric Frank due to the overall length. If you're using stock foot controls, you may have to space out the left side a little on a 45.
What I need is a knowledgeable friend like you to help me turn my 100th anniversary roadking into something a bit faster.. keep the videos coming. Thanks
Start with a module that will handle the modifications you'd like to do. Start with that and a good set of pipes and a freeflowing air filter. That may make you happy. If not enough, replace everything in the camchest with high performance quality stuff. Get good advice on products. Next step, a 95" piston and cylinder kit.
@@pacificmike9501 had a 95 in my 06 street glide with the cams and gear drive, I'm leaning towards that, the 88 has the hydraulic tensioner and is a very reliable motor just no pull after 85 mph... (not that I would ever go outside the speed limit lol)....thanks
The 88 just lacked torque. The heads didn't flow enough and the flywheels were too light. But, with cubic dollars, I built some very fast 95 inchers.
you are the first person i have seen use this same technique I do. I have 3 bikes and the wiring was shot on all of them.. crimp connections come apart. I wired my panhead the same way. 100% solder connections and heat shrink, no crimps. and you are right, not many people will mess with electrical but like you said, one circuit at a time.
Cool. I actually use connectors with no insulation, crimp them with a Single groove, then solder and cover with heat shrink. I always use closed end connectors (terminal ends).
By the way, love your blue Panhead.
@@pacificmike9501 thank you. it was my father's bike. took me years to rebuild it.
Great, simple video. A lesson I've learned over the years watching my father work on cars, or watching your videos on these old bikes is that things that seem really complex many times are actually very simple. More time consuming than complicated. I've always loved working with wiring, I don't quite know why. But if you can follow instruction, working on the stuff isn't rocket science. It is an art and a precise craft all its own, but I'm confident with time to do so, I coulddo it myself. I Just realized that.
Thank you again for another great video. Sometimes simple is all you need.
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Well said. I enjoy wiring. I had to learn it and I got good at it, and the more I enjoy it, the better I get. I actually enjoy building my own complete systems.
Oh lordy lordy back to days of the 5 wire job. Minimalism at it's best. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
You too. Yep, just an "old style" scooter.
I use the same technique to splice wires. Learned it from an old timer. 🤔 wonder if that’s the correct wording since some consider me the old timer now 😂. Have a great day Mike.
We may be, but there's no reason to admit it. Happy Thanks giving.
Nice work as always , you truly are old school with that Zippo lighter ! Got to go for a short ride yesterday (125 miles) but only in the 30's today mite be the last one of the year for me as I'm from n.e. iowa ,have a good turkey day !
Thank You. And You too.
Panheads for ever
Amen.
Hi Mike, it's been great following this build! I'm after a set of those old CCE rockers, if you happen to have another please let me know! I know they still make em new but I'm looking for some that have a little wear to them just like your build. Look forward to your next video as always
Thank You. Not my bike and those have been on his bike forever. I don't have any of those.
Thanks for the video Mike. I hope you and camera man Mike have a great Thanksgiving
Thank You. And Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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I'd use a finer soldering tip to run back and forth over that join. Better heat transfer overall and hopefully less brittle.
You are correct.
When I removed the fuel injection in favour of the carb and stand alone ignition system on my Twin Cam, I trimmed the loom down and removed about 40% of the wiring making a few soldered joints here and there and finished off using the old-fashioned loom tape - best decicision I ever made ! If i have a problem anywhere it is a piece of cake striping of just enough tape to sort things out - I am not a fan of this plastic sheathing from the factory as it hardens with age/use and make things really difficult.
And it just doesn't look or feel right. Thank You
Hiya, Like what you do here and have a Great Thanksgiving , Waiting for parts for my 1982 commritive ed sportster , but got the FLHS 1988 all done everything new put 560ml on it before it got to cold to ride for me lol, be safe and take care
Sounds great! Sounds like you're getting things done. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Cameraman Mike and Sonia!
Always enjoy a new video from Pacific Mike
Thank You. And, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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Mike, I think of you loosen the two nuts that hold the copper soldering element to the chrome rods on that Weller, take the element out clean up the 90° ends where the nuts are and tighten you will be amazed at how much faster the element heats up and much hotter so it will not take as long to heat up the wire. Just a suggestion.
Thank You.
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nice soldering tutorial Mike . i'm curious why did you solder a red wire to a black wire ? isn't that going to be confusing to someone in the future when they see a red wire at the generator and try to figure out what it's connected to and can't find the other end because it's black ?
Looking at both ends in such a simple setup will suffice. Thank You.
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There's very little wiring on this old bike
That's one of the things I appreciate about my old shovel and older Harleys / choppers. Easy to trace easy to rewire.
@@lonesometinman3147 what year is your shovel? I've got a 68 that my dad bought in 79 and passed down to me 6 years ago. My first bike was a 64XLCH before that. I really love the genny shovels and 60's Era ironheads. Ofcourse I love knuckles and pans too, they just cost more lol
Good evening Mike . How are you ? Thank you for this video. Bucketing rain here in Tofino.
Thundering down over here at Black Creek too.
I'm sorry. I wish you a warm and sunny day.
Thank you , Mike . It has been a brutal fall here.
Thank you for this trick. Keep safe.
Thanks, you too!
Have a great thanksgiving! Cheers
Thanks, you too!
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Thanks you for another Great video. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!
Same to you!
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Thank you
Thank You.
Great video as always mike ,,happy Thanksgiving and keep them coming
Thanks, you too!
Old school professional . I working same job, but Mike it's realy greats.
Top 10🙌
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👍🏻 well done great information as always Mike, Wishing y’all a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 day today from Georgia
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
You always make me feel like going out and getting on Mike but it’s damm cold in the UK at the moment, 5 Deg but feels like -5, so it’ll have to wait until the weekend when it’ll be worth putting the heater on in the shop. Really enjoying this series though!
It's chilly here. But, not bad. Thank You.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your household Give your pets a pat on the head
You bet. Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and camera man Mike. ✌
Same to you!
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Thanks for the soldering lesson. Very useful.
Thank You
First comment. Loving all these great videos. Thanks, Mike!
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Thank You.
What's all that red stuff at the base of the rear cylinder?
Looks like red RTV that I said I would not disturb.
So glad to see the latest video.
Is cameraman Mike a mechanic or just mechanically inclined? Does cameraman Mike ever make appearances in front of the camera?
Yes and yes. He's been in several of our videos. Go to our TH-cam Homepage and click on the word "videos."
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@@cameramanmike2072 is everything ok with pacific mike ,been missing you guys
It's nice when you don't have to figure out 5 miles of wire.
I know. It's such a long walk to see what's happening at the other end.
I really like your smile when you said " I'll see you on the road."
Hi mike when i need to wire bike or golf cart or what ever I would go to scrap yard find a car truck and go under dashboard find the big wire harness and cut as long as needed.it clean and colour coded.you have to make sure wires for battery starters are heavy enough.look under the hood also.you find what is need .i tried to order new wire harness back order or na
Very cool. It's called, "Making do with what you got." Teddy Roosevelt said it best: "Do what you can, with what you got, where you're at."
We spin a set of magnets round to generate a pulse,
then ram it down some cable, to send it somewhere else, . . . . (close, yet still cigar free & feeble)
split it up, send it round, then back from whence it came,
just electrons nudging elbows, in this crazy circle game.
'Resistance is not futile! - it keeps us bright at night.'
for riding in the darkness, may leave one's sphincter tight;
and when it comes to starting, an electric foot is best,
mainly to stop one's kneecap, from bouncing off one's vest.
So, all hail the brave electrics, that give such power & light,
just by spinning magnets & all the other other . . . stuff.
(Greetings from the 'Golden brown-and-falling-to-the-ground' wood & What age should we stop kicking piles of leaves? : )
Great explanation. Perhaps that should be printed in a service manual for the younger generation to get an understanding of the actual theory. Take care brother. Thank You.
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Fantastic video!!!
Glad you liked it!
Hey Mike Harbor Freight makes a great little Heat Gun that shrinks up that tubing quicker and more evenly than that old Bic.
I have a great heat gun. Thank You
@@pacificmike9501 Happy Thanksgiving Mike!
Happy Thanksgiving ! Great instructions on this video!
Thanks! You too!
Great video Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks! You too!
Happy Thanksgiving Mike
Happy Thanksgiving.
Hello Mike, my starter gear bangs into the ring gear 1983 flh, how do I fix it 😀?
It needs to bang into it to engage. If it's not engaging, it's not hitting hard enough. If it won't spin the ring gear, the starter clutch is worn out or broken.
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Know you're working on sidecar for pup.. been doing it for 8 years with SRD.. Stevie Ray Dog.. lot o fun... gets his picture taken everywhere we go.. get lots o free ice cream... nothing like it..
Yes, and I need to get other stuff out of the way. Brackets are fabricated. Just need more space and time. Gonna happen soon though.
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Off topic, but I don't know how else to ask the question: Mike, do you have a source for pre-formed fuel lines for a fuel-injected EVO? My '98 FLHTCUI needs a pump, filter, etc, and if I can't find the OEM in-tank fuel lines, I may have to use the convoluted type from Quantum. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
I haven't worked on one of those in a long time. So, I just typed in to my computer (Google Search), "Magneti Marelli fuel injection parts for Harley Davidson." A bunch of stuff came up. That's about all I got for suggestions. But there was certainly a lot of folks with parts.
@@pacificmike9501 Thank you very much, Mike!
Good luck.
Hey Mike. I’m not sure if I’ve missed something, but what’s happening with your project bike?
Thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them.
Olly
Thank You. Too many other things stacked up that had to be addressed. We'll be back on it soon. L.C. is almost ready to roll. The Shovelhead is purring. The Knuckle needs a battery and a rear tire. The sidecar mounts for the Shovel are done, but not tried yet. The Flathead Project bike is coming.
Hi Mike totally enjoy your channel. I recently bought a 1985 fxrs that wasn't run in 7 years and and left on its side stand. Oil tank is empty but I feel all the oul is in the case. Any thoughts on how to get the extra 2 quarts of oil out before starting ?Thanks for your time.
Luckily, you have a crankcase breather. Make sure it doesn't have a filter or catch can on it. Put a pan under the engine and when you start the engine, it will pump it right out of the breather hose and into the pan. Make sure there is at least a visible amount in the oil tank. When it quits coming out of the breather hose, drain the oil tank, change the filter and fill the tank. Do not overfill. Use your service manual. Oil needs room to return in the tank. There also needs to be space for the breather hose to vent into the tank. Again, consult your service manual.
Great job ...thnk u much
Thank You, and, you are quite welcome.
I have the same strippers, actually two pairs, one has a nick on the cutting surface from a ‘tack’ that resulted from an arc
Good ole stuff.
Man I learned a lot man .. you didn’t tell about s side shift unless i missed video lol
I showed how to adjust it. Go to our TH-cam Homepage and click on "videos."
Hi mike if need to reuse the plastic connection plugs I have used a ball point pen refills the brass ones they fit over top pins to remove them HD sells new pins
Very cool. I've actually bought the tools for that stuff.
I'm shaky as all hell when I solder wiring. My least favorite chore, but ya gotta do it!
Exactly the point. When you shake too much, all you can do is find an "armrest" that helps a little.
@@pacificmike9501 Old age ain't for pussies!
So I'm told.
that is great loom to use
Yes, I've used it forever.
Hey Mike do you think you may own a evo someday
Probably so, but I think it will be something I build from scratch, picking my favorite cases for the project, and right on through with everything super strong, balanced, proper bore and stroke, you know, my own idea of what I want. Probably never happen. Too many projects already.
Hey Mike do u think the magneto is better then having a battery
Not "better." Just "different." Once you get a magneto dialed in, it will stay that way. Modern ignition systems are awfully good. We have better batteries today. Lighting systems work better when a battery is used in conjunction with a good generator. Magnetos certainly have a "cool factor." It's just about whatever you really want.
Down to the wire🤣🤣
Yep.
hay Mike I am curious about the turn signal wires on My 93 heritage softail I hard wired my 79 glide but you know and I know this is a completely different monkey could you help me out with that thanks mike
Do the same thing I would. Look in your service manual. There are certainly more wires in there for a modern system. If you're doing it from scratch, I would wire it like an old bike. But the 93 has a "turn signal module," and it connects to your speedo (for self-cancelling), I believe all of your turn signals are "internally grounded." Yes, it's different. Again, the best way to attack it is with an open service manual.
Mike I just wanted to say thank you for the videos. Watch them everyday. I’m doing a total restoration of an1990 Fxrt. The evo videos were a tremendous help along with the tools used for all the projects..
I have a 1956 krtt that needs a total restoration. I have 90 percent of all the parts.. just need a gas tank, seat and hoping to find a chin pad.. I need someone really knowledgeable to do this rebuild.. would you be interested in the project?
Sorry I didn’t know how else to contact you sir.
That's quite a project. I am retired. Thank you for considering me though. That's a real "specialized" motor. I don't know who to recommend.
Thanks Mike. Maybe I can send you some photos on the project as it develops.. think it’ll be really cool. Thanks again for the videos!
Hey mike your the best so do you think i can put a magneto in a 1999 sportster
I have not seen that done. But, check with the companies that make them. The ones that come to mind are: Morris Magnetos, Burkhart Magnetos, and Joe Hunt Magnetos. Any one of those should be able to answer that one.
When do we learn that silicone trick on the cylinder base ?
I didn't do it. I explained early on: this is not my motorcycle. I'm not disassembling the motor.
@@pacificmike9501 I was only pulling your leg , love watching !
hay Mike what year is the pan you are working on?
Mostly 48.
I'm intimidated by my 53 fl gen.
I'm scared to ride it?
I read the 3 brush gen.cit out sw.system puts the battery thru a lot.
I've seen a auto alternator on a sporty.
Don't no who made the adaption
There are wonderful generators on the market. "Cycle Electric" comes to mind. It can be ordered with a built in solid state regulator. It comes in twelve volt. You install one of those, change your ignition coil and bulbs to 12volt and install a 12volt battery. Very common thing to do. I love mine on my 52 Pan and the one on my Knucklehead.
Hey Mike what do you set spark plugs at when you run electronic igniton my bike came with crane HI 4 ?
I would check with Crane, but, it's most likely .040.
@@pacificmike9501 thanks for the quick reply have a good day
Can anyone give me some ideas to look for on my 1990 fxrs. the problem is no spark it has a new s&s hi 4 ignition and coil and wires and still no spark please give me some ideas to look at. thanks in advance.
Do you have electricity "at" and "from" the coil? If not, do you have electricity at the ignition switch? Go through the system with a meter or even a "test light."
@@pacificmike9501 Thanks I will try that.
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try stripping wire withe a lighter warm it and peel it off works perfect great channel
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Hi Mike! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Enjoy your videos and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise. I have a granddaughter named Elsie, so L.C. is of particular interest. I'm working over a 55 pan. Having an issue with clutch and the like. When all assembled basket will not turn engine sprocket. Bought new Barnett clutch, 3 fibers and one half plate, clutch that was in there 4 fiber plates. Three steel plates. Have put both combos in and clutch hub moves with kicker but not clutch basket. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Enjoy your day!
Todd from the Peoples Republic of Abington, MA
Either the clutch is not grabbing or the motor is stuck. That's what you've described. If the hub turns with the kicker, then the basket should turn with it unless the plates have no pressure on them from the clutch springs. If pressure is present and the basket still won't turn, then there appears to be too much resistance from the motor.
@@pacificmike9501 Much appreciated. I had a pressure plate, spring suspicion. Motor turns fine when primary chain off. Did points and timing and was putting motor to required positions with ease. Will work this out and let you know. Again, Thanks for the input. Take care!
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You bet. Sounds like you're getting there.
You were saying the wiring is very simple, & that you were coordinating the colours with a 1970s diagram, for future repairs to be made simpler. So why did you solder the black to the red?
Oh just read the next comment
I actually thought the red was what I needed. And, being that it was separate from the rest, easy enough to follow.
Can you make a video about testing panhead generator and regulator and 6v system? Thanks
I believe we showed that on the series we did on L.C. the Panhead. Go to TH-cam. Type in Pacific Mike. Click on our logo of the yellow Knuckle motor. Now that the homepage is up, click on the word videos. They'll all come up. L.C. is the one with flames on her tank.
@@pacificmike9501 thanks mike!! I did a little searching, would it happen to be in the title? I’ll look a little harder. Thanks for all your help.
You'll find it. All you need to do is check the hot side of the battery with a meter while it's running and see if it's charging. Red to the plus side of the battery and black to the minus side.
You need a full Zippo lighter for Xmas for wiring repair. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
Thank You. And, you too.
You need to keep with colour coding or else it becomes a headache
Yep.
I use western union for my wire connections plus soldier
Cute!
I’m in desperate search of the eagle iron chrome windshield bracket kit for a 93 FLHS part #57953-92T. Mike? Anyone?
Well, there is the swap meet. Then, you can go to a Harley dealership. They can look on their computer (in the parts department) and even if the part is obsolete, they can tell if another dealership has it.
@@pacificmike9501 Harley said it’s obsolete, I’m on my own
Try another dealership that will check on their computer for you to see if any dealerships have one.
@@pacificmike9501 I actually did that. They said no dealer in the country has it. That’s why I thought of the bike people I follow. It was worth a shot and Saddle Tramp & others are still looking. Thanks
Wow! Sorry 'bout that. I had no idea. I keep my eyes open, but unless stock is really what you want, I'd look at aftermarket windshields. Of course the internet has a lot of them, but I would try "Rifle Fairings" in Atascadero, CA.
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yea Mike solving takes so long to do
It's getting there. It just amounts to staying on it.
L.C. yes 1st
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What are you guys smoking that you have all them lighters available? Hope it's not cigarettes. Can you light a joint with a heat gun🤔, don't think so! Lol 😆
We shrink a lot of shrink tube with our lighters.
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Love your videos and don’t want to be a Dick, but you ‘lead’ that solder joint at the beginning. Heating the wire like that will let the solder flow under the insulation and create a brittle joint. Probably won’t be an issue but could with the vibration
You're right. Thank you.
@@pacificmike9501 get the wires blistering hot, after soaking in flux, and dab the solder. There’s a reason solder joints aren’t acceptable in home or auto, a proper crimp is a much better joint. Either way I appreciate the hell out of you for making these videos!
Thank You. You're much appreciated.
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