I picked up my first antique bike last summer (49 EL) and started pecking away at it learning as much as I could but had to put a pin in it to go on a deployment to Guam. Very excited to see LC all gone through and all dialed in while I wait to get home to Pannie Annie (gotta thank the Mrs for the great name).
Got a kick out of the " that does stink " statement about the rear tire's air that very well could be from the 1970ies. Great tools being put to their tasks are always a pleasure watching Brother Mike. The ole Pan LC is just about there.
Very cool these little tricks are. Kinda reminds me of how a rivet works, only with the added function of mounting a seat with it. Very neat. Now I need to hunt down those mounts for my future projects, just in case. Thanks again for another great video.
Hello Mike and the camera man to looks like it’s coming along pretty good Mike thanks for sharing and God’s blessings for you and all your family and camera man to
"That rear brake is going to get pretty exciting in there" is short for oh sh%t. LOL Glad that there was no surprise with the brake. Another great video, Thanks Mike.
Greetings, & a small tip from the Greenwood (the big 'uns tend to appear in Spring). Rivnuts et al: Once one's orifice has attained the correct diameter for one's insert, taketh thy smallest rat-tailed or warding file & fileth one or two very small half-moon notches in the rim of said orifice before fitting one's insert. Once squeezed up & snug, you'll have better torque resistance for fasteners - even when high mileage vibes have had a good nibble at the fit. (Rusty threads in free-spinning rivnuts rarely, if ever, bring much joy to anyone's day : )
Nothin' worse than a "cattywampus" dash! That tire reminds me of the GoodYear I took off my '67 Police Special in 1986. Still had tread left, lol!!! Great vid again Mike!
It's been a while since I used a McMaster Carr catalog. Could never get over how many pages it contained. Must have cost a small fortune to print and it was sent USPS to the shop. This is an interesting series on LC. Love the look and the patina on this Pan.
Neat insert!!! I've been using a bolt thru the underside with a lockout on the top,and THEN putting the seat on and putting another one on to hold the seat down. Thanks,Mike.. Enjoying your videos a lot,sir!!!!! Keep em coming!!!! Be safe out there,and keep those two wheels down!!
Moin, Thank you Mike' s for setting up that Video! The inserts are perfect! I have to find some over here in Europe. Sorry, I had to lough about the story with drilling the Tyre. I had something on my owen, but by luck, I remembered at the right time to put a piece of sheetmetall above the Tyre, so I didn' t need to to buy a new Tyre ;-) Sometimes luck is on the right side :-) See ya!
Thanks for the sheet metal insert upgrade. It seems to grip stronger than the rivnut application. Dedication and determination are always in demand. Leslie's looking better every time - great work. Question : the final drive sprocket / chain. How do we determine wear limit? Maybe next video.
@@pacificmike9501 I have to do that right in front of me. Finally I got the right rivets, I will dril out the old ones and hope for the best to get the new ones in. I now how to do it, but I have never done that ;-) If I used to work in the Aircraft bussines, the mechanics had the right tools to do it. I`am from the Electrical side, so dealing with rivets is not my natural habit 🙂 But Idefinitley will do it on my own,. Thank`s I now it has to be done very correctly, I`am aware of it.
I have watched from the start what a cool project, found it interesting and informative. It is nice to see a old bike get road worthy with a combination of rebuilt and used parts that is what it is all about. What great content you have showing real word fixes and tech.
My brother had a chopper in the late 70's with that same rear tire. I think that was the wide tire look of it's day. I bet you could sell that on eBay ... 🙂
@@pacificmike9501 could you possibly post a link as to where you get those AVK inserts and tools? I'm hoping i can get some shipped over to the UK, as we can't get anything like that over here, and they are an awesome idea, plus get me out of all kinda mess with rounded out seat screw holes, and custom applications. Thanks in advance. Love the channel by the way 👍
Right on mike ; looks like it’s good and coming along . Rebuilding front forks on shovelhead here . Got big bore pistons from hd for twin cam in hand and all gaskets. Stay busy and keep your head a straight. 😁 ✊🏻👍👌🙏👋
I'm laughing my you know what off 🤣 . I actually did drill into my tire. Only once and luckily no one saw me do it. I'll admit it even though it hurts a little bit. In a hurry but that only slowed me down. And yeah, I feel stupid.
I'm gonna tell everyone. But then, I've never made a mistake. Wait a minute! I once thought I made a mistake, but then found out later that the only mistake was thinking I was wrong. I laugh at myself a lot.
Mike I know you don’t like selling things but that insert is slick, and it solves a problem on my bike! I need one. There are so many sizes of the avk expandable tool available, do you happen to know what size fits the typical Harley seat bolt? 1/4-20 or 5/16 - 18….these come in so many sizes. Anyway thanks for a great tip!
Thankyou Mike for educating me on the AVK insert very slick. I have converted my wla to 12v + added a couple of spotters to help with lighting can you please advise us on battery selection
I showed one on the Knuckle. I used one from the hardware store that opens an electric gate. I also put one on my Panhead. They're back just a few videos.
Those Firestone tires were crap. I confess, the first time I drilled that hole, I did drill into the tire. But I did stop before going all the way in. I was still able to use the tire. Might not been a real safe thing but when you don't have a lot of money you have to use what you have.
Never pulled a rear axle without trepidation - nature of the beast I suppose. Lots of sand where I was riding might have something to do with my attitude, grin.
Hey Mike your doing good work on that pan head so can I put a magneto in my sporty I have a 92 a 99 and a 2002 sporty and a 1993 evo 1340 I would like to put 1 in if I could thanks mike
Hi Mike So enjoy your videos. I learn so much. I may have missed something or perhaps this is a dumb question: I saw someone else ask similar question, but to follow up. I have stock tires. Is there a reason why you can’t remove entire wheel and brake assembly by removing rear axle sleeve nut & collar after removing rear axle nut, lock washer and axle? On my bike, spacer falls out and wheel/brake slides over and off. Maybe I just got lucky. When reassembling, fitting brake hub pins onto wheel would seem easier to do off bike, then install wheel and brake together. Thanks much
Yes, it is problem of width. With that brake drum off of the brake, and mounted to the wheel, the space is not wide enough to push the wheel in there, past the brake shoes. Removing the entire brake assembly? I don't know what you have.
@@pacificmike9501 Right. Bike is a 1946 UL. Tires are 4.00 x 18. Stock brakes. Yes, my intent was asking why not remove brake drum/brake side plate while still attached to the wheel - so remove all with the wheel. Thanks again Mike.
4.00 x 18 sure gives you more room to work with. 1941 was the first year for 16's. They were an option. I don't remember how long 18's were still available on big twins. This just gets more interesting by the moment.
Ive never seen that insert, very cool. Mike can I ask you about the designation FLE, ive googled it and found it means "Traffic Combo" and it is geared lower and has smaller carb. Is that so and would it still cruise at 50 to 60 mph ok. Ive seen a nice 54 FLE Pan for sale so just asking.
Well, I've seen it. So, I looked it up and Bruce Palmer III, who wrote the very useful book: Authentic Restoration Guide, "How To Restore Your Harley Davidson," has it on page 4. It says, "Mode FLE 1955-1965 special cam police 74 OHV." I'm just assuming that is a higher performance cam, but, I honestly don't know. The cam may have some designation letters on it. Again, I don't know. Truth of the matter is, it could have had fourteen different cams in it by now. Ride it. Change sprockets to suit your riding. Happy motoring. You may want to change the cam to suit your kind of riding. A 54 Panhead is a nice motorcycle. I have my 52 geared way high and I ride the Southern California freeways.
Man, would love to have you tune up my recently acquired 49' 45. You know just get it running like a top and safely going down the road. Do you have a business/shop? I'm in San Diego area. Btw, I'm a new follower here and apologize if you have already mentioned this in other videos.
I'm flattered but retired. Thank You just the same. I do most of the videos out of my garage on my own bikes. But, maybe I'll see you at the Long Beach Swap Meet this Sunday.
Excellent, always love stopping by the garage. Have a blessed week my friends.
Thanks for the visit. Take care.
" You'd rather have it a little tight the a little loose ". That's wisdom for life right there. Lol
You bet.
I picked up my first antique bike last summer (49 EL) and started pecking away at it learning as much as I could but had to put a pin in it to go on a deployment to Guam. Very excited to see LC all gone through and all dialed in while I wait to get home to Pannie Annie (gotta thank the Mrs for the great name).
Thank You for your service. And, I thank your Mrs. and your scooter.
That insert is slick.
Thank You.
I bet D.T.S.M is watching and excited to get her back now......Good Video Mike...Thanks
I think so too. Thank You.
Got a kick out of the " that does stink " statement about the rear tire's air that very well could be from the 1970ies. Great tools being put to their tasks are always a pleasure watching Brother Mike. The ole Pan LC is just about there.
Yes she is. Thank You.
Very cool these little tricks are. Kinda reminds me of how a rivet works, only with the added function of mounting a seat with it. Very neat. Now I need to hunt down those mounts for my future projects, just in case.
Thanks again for another great video.
Thank You.
Hello Mike and the camera man to looks like it’s coming along pretty good Mike thanks for sharing and God’s blessings for you and all your family and camera man to
Thank You. And, the best to you.
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"That rear brake is going to get pretty exciting in there" is short for oh sh%t. LOL Glad that there was no surprise with the brake. Another great video, Thanks Mike.
You and me both! Thank You.
Hi Mike , great to see you back up & running brother , God Bless !
Thanks, you too!
You remind me of my Dad.
Always working on a bike.
I seem to have inherited that trait. Appreciate you guys. Thanks
Our pleasure! We'd probably like your dad too. At least we understand why we do that.
Thanks for the shop time..3 degrees here ..carry on young fella...
Will do. Hope it warms up for you soon. I've not been a "young fella" for quite a few years now.
It’s great to see a simple solution for that 👍🏻
Glad you like it!
Greetings, & a small tip from the Greenwood (the big 'uns tend to appear in Spring).
Rivnuts et al: Once one's orifice has attained the correct diameter for one's insert, taketh thy smallest rat-tailed or warding file & fileth one or two very small half-moon notches in the rim of said orifice before fitting one's insert. Once squeezed up & snug, you'll have better torque resistance for fasteners - even when high mileage vibes have had a good nibble at the fit.
(Rusty threads in free-spinning rivnuts rarely, if ever, bring much joy to anyone's day : )
Well said, and good advice. I do listen, you know. Thank You.
Thanks Mike for these awesome videos! Always Great information!
Glad you like them!
I've always enjoyed your videos. Very informative and well done.
Thank you very much!
Always good stuff here.Thanks Mike!
Thank You.
Glad to see a new vid posted! Thanks!
Thank You.
Glad the wrench didn't slip or we would have never seen this video on installing the fender nut!! ✌
We'd have fixed it and kept going.
@@pacificmike9501 i talking about hitting your knuckles on that sissybar. ✌
Nothin' worse than a "cattywampus" dash! That tire reminds me of the GoodYear I took off my '67 Police Special in 1986. Still had tread left, lol!!! Great vid again Mike!
Thank You.
Thats the style of tire a brother needs on his side car bike. But he bought a flat tread radial tire.
They do advertise tires specifically for sidecars. Try Tedd Cycle (V-Twin) catalog online.
It's been a while since I used a McMaster Carr catalog. Could never get over how many pages it contained. Must have cost a small fortune to print and it was sent USPS to the shop. This is an interesting series on LC. Love the look and the patina on this Pan.
Thank You. McMaster Carr has their whole catalog on the internet.
Now I just need to go find that insert tool.
It comes with the inserts.
Thanks for the video! Thanks for showing the rivnut install. Installed many in Cockpit thermal plastic panels.
Cool. Thank You.
Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed.👍👀
Glad you enjoyed it
Neat insert!!! I've been using a bolt thru the underside with a lockout on the top,and THEN putting the seat on and putting another one on to hold the seat down. Thanks,Mike.. Enjoying your videos a lot,sir!!!!! Keep em coming!!!! Be safe out there,and keep those two wheels down!!
Thank You. You too!
Always glad to see you..much love n respect..prayers💫
Same to you!
Moin, Thank you Mike' s for setting up that Video! The inserts are perfect! I have to find some over here in Europe. Sorry, I had to lough about the story with drilling the Tyre. I had something on my owen, but by luck, I remembered at the right time to put a piece of sheetmetall above the Tyre, so I didn' t need to to buy a new Tyre ;-) Sometimes luck is on the right side :-) See ya!
Thank You.
Great stuff!
Thanks!
Thank you
You're welcome
Thanks for the sheet metal insert upgrade. It seems to grip stronger than the rivnut application. Dedication and determination are always in demand. Leslie's looking better every time - great work. Question : the final drive sprocket / chain. How do we determine wear limit? Maybe next video.
They last and last. When they look way worn, replace it.
@@pacificmike9501 I have to do that right in front of me. Finally I got the right rivets, I will dril out the old ones and hope for the best to get the new ones in. I now how to do it, but I have never done that ;-) If I used to work in the Aircraft bussines, the mechanics had the right tools to do it. I`am from the Electrical side, so dealing with rivets is not my natural habit 🙂 But Idefinitley will do it on my own,. Thank`s I now it has to be done very correctly, I`am aware of it.
I have watched from the start what a cool project, found it interesting and informative. It is nice to see a old bike get road worthy with a combination of rebuilt and used parts that is what it is all about. What great content you have showing real word fixes and tech.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank You.
My brother had a chopper in the late 70's with that same rear tire. I think that was the wide tire look of it's day. I bet you could sell that on eBay ... 🙂
It's rotten. It's over. It won't be missed. When I bought my Shovelhead (1977 model) in 1978, it came with a pair of those tires. They were awful.
Mike its awesome I would love to have elsie love bikes like that they keep you thinking
Thank You.
Yes, she has been quite an exercise.
What did George Carlin say about bad air lol
George Carlin was awesome!
Thanks Mike!
Fantastic job done, and the insert was really som news for me
Glad to help!
Great video Mike, those inserts are magic, I have used 4 of them in blind holes in the last month!
Yes they are!
@@pacificmike9501 could you possibly post a link as to where you get those AVK inserts and tools? I'm hoping i can get some shipped over to the UK, as we can't get anything like that over here, and they are an awesome idea, plus get me out of all kinda mess with rounded out seat screw holes, and custom applications. Thanks in advance. Love the channel by the way 👍
Oops, I meant Elsie. It's late.
It's cool.
Right on mike ; looks like it’s good and coming along . Rebuilding front forks on shovelhead here . Got big bore pistons from hd for twin cam in hand and all gaskets. Stay busy and keep your head a straight. 😁
✊🏻👍👌🙏👋
Thank You. We'll go on forever.
Thanks for the tip😊
Any time!
Love your videos man !
Glad you like them!
I'm don't speak English, a
This is, I'm understand!))) 👍🖖👽
Very cool.
Good evening Mike ! Thank you for this video.
You are very welcome
I'm laughing my you know what off 🤣 . I actually did drill into my tire. Only once and luckily no one saw me do it. I'll admit it even though it hurts a little bit. In a hurry but that only slowed me down. And yeah, I feel stupid.
I'm gonna tell everyone. But then, I've never made a mistake. Wait a minute! I once thought I made a mistake, but then found out later that the only mistake was thinking I was wrong. I laugh at myself a lot.
very cool
Thank You.
It is a liken to fluffing up early 70’s flourished couch cushions with 50 years a bottled up farts. 👨🏻🔧🤣
Wow! What a concept!
Mike I know you don’t like selling things but that insert is slick, and it solves a problem on my bike! I need one. There are so many sizes of the avk expandable tool available, do you happen to know what size fits the typical Harley seat bolt? 1/4-20 or 5/16 - 18….these come in so many sizes. Anyway thanks for a great tip!
I use a 1/4-28. Harley has used 1/4-28 and 1/4-20.
Thankyou Mike for educating me on the AVK insert very slick. I have converted my wla to 12v + added a couple of spotters to help with lighting can you please advise us on battery selection
I showed one on the Knuckle. I used one from the hardware store that opens an electric gate. I also put one on my Panhead. They're back just a few videos.
Those Firestone tires were crap.
I confess, the first time I drilled that hole, I did drill into the tire. But I did stop before going all the way in. I was still able to use the tire. Might not been a real safe thing but when you don't have a lot of money you have to use what you have.
Wow. This is turning into "True Confessions." I love it.
Love the video keep em coming. Also when are we getting back on the flathead build?
Thank You. Can only afford so many things at once. L.C. needs to be finished so she can go home. Sonia still begging for her sidecar...
@@pacificmike9501 awesome! I'll stay tuned
Never pulled a rear axle without trepidation - nature of the beast I suppose. Lots of sand where I was riding might have something to do with my attitude, grin.
Okay.
Take your time. I just dont want to see L.C. go.
Good stuff will happen always.
Could I use those in my 2004 road king fender Mike?....always feels like the one that's in there is gonna fall out
If you can drill a 3/8" hole, you're good to go.
Hey Mike your doing good work on that pan head so can I put a magneto in my sporty I have a 92 a 99 and a 2002 sporty and a 1993 evo 1340 I would like to put 1 in if I could thanks mike
Try "Morris Magnetos." Try "Burkart Magnetos." Try "Joe Hunt Magnetos." Those are the ones that come to mind. Google them. Tell me what happens.
Nothing like a new rear tire on a bike . They can get real squirrely ! *Tommy Chong* " hey man you just drilled a hole in your tire "
Well, I guess I could have said that.
mntap hadir nyimk
Thank You.
Hi Mike
So enjoy your videos. I learn so much. I may have missed something or perhaps this is a dumb question:
I saw someone else ask similar question, but to follow up. I have stock tires. Is there a reason why you can’t remove entire wheel and brake assembly by removing rear axle sleeve nut & collar after removing rear axle nut, lock washer and axle? On my bike, spacer falls out and wheel/brake slides over and off. Maybe I just got lucky.
When reassembling, fitting brake hub pins onto wheel would seem easier to do off bike, then install wheel and brake together.
Thanks much
Yes, it is problem of width. With that brake drum off of the brake, and mounted to the wheel, the space is not wide enough to push the wheel in there, past the brake shoes. Removing the entire brake assembly? I don't know what you have.
@@pacificmike9501 Right. Bike is a 1946 UL. Tires are 4.00 x 18. Stock brakes. Yes, my intent was asking why not remove brake drum/brake side plate while still attached to the wheel - so remove all with the wheel. Thanks again Mike.
4.00 x 18 sure gives you more room to work with. 1941 was the first year for 16's. They were an option. I don't remember how long 18's were still available on big twins. This just gets more interesting by the moment.
Ive never seen that insert, very cool. Mike can I ask you about the designation FLE, ive googled it and found it means "Traffic Combo" and it is geared lower and has smaller carb. Is that so and would it still cruise at 50 to 60 mph ok. Ive seen a nice 54 FLE Pan for sale so just asking.
Well, I've seen it. So, I looked it up and Bruce Palmer III, who wrote the very useful book: Authentic Restoration Guide, "How To Restore Your Harley Davidson," has it on page 4. It says, "Mode FLE 1955-1965 special cam police 74 OHV." I'm just assuming that is a higher performance cam, but, I honestly don't know. The cam may have some designation letters on it. Again, I don't know. Truth of the matter is, it could have had fourteen different cams in it by now. Ride it. Change sprockets to suit your riding. Happy motoring. You may want to change the cam to suit your kind of riding. A 54 Panhead is a nice motorcycle. I have my 52 geared way high and I ride the Southern California freeways.
@@pacificmike9501 Thank you so much for taking the time to answer that for me Mike. It is very much appreciated.
Glad to help.
But he just drilled a hole in his own tire. Had me laughing ,not that I've been there.
Of course not. We never make mistakes.
Man, would love to have you tune up my recently acquired 49' 45. You know just get it running like a top and safely going down the road. Do you have a business/shop? I'm in San Diego area. Btw, I'm a new follower here and apologize if you have already mentioned this in other videos.
I'm flattered but retired. Thank You just the same. I do most of the videos out of my garage on my own bikes. But, maybe I'll see you at the Long Beach Swap Meet this Sunday.
I just put a bolt thru it from the inside, nut on top and on top of that the bracket for the sadle and an acorn nut, I know im lazy LOL
Nothing wrong with that. I just showed the way I do it. Maybe it's useful to someone.
I'm curious as to how risers die. (I've never owned 1 bike that long.)
The early "Glide" risers were molded full of rubber and it deteriorated.
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Thank You.
PRAISE JESUS NAME ABOVE ALL MIKE'S GARAGE
Thank You.
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Imagine running into you here, driver !!
Thank You.
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Mike!!! its so great to see you again! its Tom from SLO. do you have an email address? i have some photos for you!
aloha,
Tom
Post them on your homepage. Then, when you write into the comments, all I have to do is click on you.