Installing the Engine in the Big Flathead, Harley Davidson Project Bike
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- The Chassis is pretty well mocked up now, so, it's time to install the engine before the bike goes over to have the gas tanks fitted. Maybe we'll do the pipes at the same time. This is still "mock-up" procedures, so things might change a little here and there. These are all developments in the building of the Harley Davidson Flathead 80 Project Bike.
As I grow older, I find that few things in life bring back fonder memories than the look and sound of a healthy flat head V twin. It's looking great. Thanks for sharing.
Thank You.
That back fender is so awesome.
Thank You. It's gonna need quite a bit of work, but I think worth the effort. It's been hanging from the ceiling for years.
Tanks are spot on! That 80” flatly should fly........great work!
Thanks 👍
Love the tank halves! Could stare at that all day, Mike.
Thank You.
Cool. Fishtail pipes or shotgun pipes, that is the question. I'll tune in to the next episode of building the flat head to find out.
Yah, sometimes I just can't help myself.
@@pacificmike9501 I would love to build another one. Have done pans and shovelheads and a 43 wla. Good times. Thanks
Somehow he said pipes, in my minds eye I saw fishtails in the future. I wasn't gonna say it but you made me. I guess we hafta hang tough till next week. I'm kinda way too excited.
A short 2 into 1 with a fishtail would look good too.
Happy I am to see you looking (and sounding) so well. Be happy with your weather - we had a small amount of snow overnight; just enough to scrape it off the sidewalk.
Thank You and backatcha. I just took a ride in the mountains on Sunday. Snow on the ground. Roads were dry, except where there was shade. Slip and slide through there. But, the most beautiful time of year in the SoCal Mountains. (No big deal, only around 6,000 or so feet)
@@pacificmike9501 You bring back memories. Years back I rode a 500 single to an appointment on a sunny dry day. Walked back out to 2-3 inches of snow on the ground. Leaned how to flat-track on the way home - and don't care to repeat the episode.
Mike Hernandez
On my "Buck-it List" was to build a knucklehead from scratch, but thanks so much for letting me
watch my dream with the rest of the "MIKES" -
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoy it.
@@pacificmike9501 I'm really enjoying every second of your ( Love ) for building motorcycles - Do you or are you going to give it a name?
Fourteen minutes and fifty-nine seconds of bliss-thank you Mike, thank you very much...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sleek. That's what the tanks look like. Very nice, Mike! I am chomping at the bit to start my '68 frame, '79 shovelhead project.
We all do that. And then, finally, the day comes. Thank You.
Man, that's going to be a great looking ride. Anxious to see it done but I also want it to take a long time because I enjoy the videos so much. Thanks as awlays for sharing your build with us. 👊😎
Thank You. I'll work on it until it's built. Then, I'll ride and maintain it. I'll build another bike then. Man does not live by one motorcycle alone.
"I'm getting excited again, maybe there's something wrong with me"
Ha ha, .... You me and many other people are in the same boat hahaha get excited again.
Scary huh?
I love to see as many textures on a bike as possible, polished alloy ,chrome , nickel plating, polished brass and copper. That machine is going to have real soul, just like it’s creator 👍👍
Thank You. Quite a compliment and few people think of it in terms of texture, all about feeling.
You made me smile also during the mock up. I'm happy for ya. Thank you for sharing.
Thank You. We'll get back to it.
Where else could we see such a beautiful MC built from scratch? Thanks for the cool video series Mike. Every piece you add just looks right at home! 😎
Glad you enjoyed it
This has been a loooooong time coming Mike. I recall having more than one cup coffee looking at this motor in your kitchen, oh about 20 years ago now. It looks MUCH better now. I can almost hear it now.
You and me both!
At the end of the video Mike you looked like a kid on Christmas morning. Nothing better then building your dream.
Yes, I think so.
She's looking sweet. Am excited just watching from home. I keep trying to help. Lol Thank you, for another Great Video. Sunny side up, rubber side down. Stay Safe.
Thank You. You do help.
Your videos are so inspiring!!!! I get frustrated that everything take longer than expected and I can't do everything myself in my one car garage in N.Y. Watching your patience helps me slow down, enjoy the moment and remember that it is important to enjoy the journey!!! Thanks again & stay safe!!!
You too. I could not have said it better.
Nice watching one mans dream come together.
Thank You. I guess you can tell I'm having fun. Glad you've come along with us.
Sir, I have to tell you that I am quite envious, but please know it is tempered by my utmost respect of your character and pleasant nature!
Thank You. I must say, all of you viewers have been awesome.
Those tanks are gunna be a real nice tight fit. Can't wait to see them on the bike and how flush they will be with the engine.
Yah, There are going to be some clearance issues. We'll see.
I feel your "tickle" Mike, looks very special!
Thank You.
You're living the dream, Mike..... I can't wait to hear it roaring to life again!
Queasyrider
Thank You. It's been a dream for a long time. I'm getting there.
Looking great. Pipes, yes. Can't wait to see how they mod the tank. Love it Mike!
You and me both! But, I know what the pipes are gonna be. But, I ain't sayin'.
Oh boy, that flathead is looking really good. That's what I dig about your channel. You do cool projects and also show me how to work on my evo. Love it. Keep up your good work, thanks buddy 😁
Thanks, will do!
Now that’s a Happy man, great to see a smile when a build is coming together. Thanks 🙏
Thank You.
Ya buddy!....looking real good Mike!...cant wait to see the pipes...my favorite part
I've been saving them for this build. I like it when other people agree, but these pipes are all about me. You'll probably giggle.
When fitting the gas tanks, make sure you've got room to take the spark plugs out. Mike, it was really nice watching another video of the build.
Thank You.
Wow, I can really picture the completed bike now. Love the tank and script. Flat heads have an uncluttered look , not that knuckleheads are superfluous, ( that's a biker term ). Today's video
was a big step forward. Really enjoying this build, thanks Mike.
Glad you like it!
Like a kid in a candy store! I can't wait! See ya next week boss.
Thanx. See you then.
Mike you know so much about these different types of bikes! Thanks for all the information brother!ride safe man!
Thank You and you too.
I'm just Finnishing my shovel and watching your videos has helped me thanks
That is awesome! Thank You.
That is beautiful Mike, a little tip for you, have you thought about welding the two together or just smooth them on the inside, then you can widen it just a little so that it is not so visible, and at the same time increase the volume for longer runs, so you don't have to look for a gas station all the time, just a thought.
Not a bad idea. Volume should be okay. Going to eliminate the the oil tank wall. It will be all gasoline. There are some other things coming up that may necessitate the tanks staying split. I don't know that it will all work the way I want, but thanks for the suggestions.
Another great build. I can only imagine how its gonna look.
We'll see. I'm not expecting too many surprises.
This Bike is going to be a rolling work of art when it's completed.
Thank You. I hope so.
that bike is going to be extra cool when it is done cant wait to hear that motor run i have only seen a couple of those run in all my riding years
Cool. We'll both enjoy it.
Great mock-up, Mike! This is going to be one cooool machine!
Thank You.
Pacific Mike is the Bob Ross of Motorcycles.
Thank You. He was actually wonderful to watch.
@@pacificmike9501 Happy little bikes.
She's gonna look awesome just like your other bikes. Great job Mike! Love your videos.
Thank You.
It’s exciting to see this bike in the process of being mocked up!
Can’t wait to see how it turns out! 😊
We will get there. Currently concentrating on big bucks to rebuild the motor.
THANK YOU...for sharing. The engine looks great Mike.
Thank You.
Awesome video, Mike. There's something about a BT flatty. I had a lot of fun on mine. I've never had such a easy to manage old old BT. It ran like a watch, never failed to start and just went and went. Showed a lot of Shovel's and Pan's up. If I ever have another, I'm going to modify the engine for more cubic " the only place it lacked was highway speeds!
That's the way I see it. The flywheels were stroked by Mr, Clell Richards for me. They are at 4 1/2. The Leinweber's (father and son) are grinding me a set of cams, and so on and so on. It will be fun. Thank You.
@@pacificmike9501 Yeah it's the right move, Mike. Ah she's already stroked then. Are you going to increase the capacity of the heads? people here tend to take them up to 125cc offers a big boost in power.
Hello Mike,
Thanks again for a very detailed VIDEO
This particular one emphasizes just how Different an ENGINE & Transmission installation is ...
between the older Flathead / Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead is & the RUBBER MOUNT - EVO - FXR's & DYNA's that I struggle with - LOL
Thanks for the DEMONSTRATION
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FXR and Dyna, I use two jacks. I lift the engine and trans both until they CAREFULLY align. Then, CAREFULLY align, install engine bolts at the back of the engine and, of course at front onto mount. So, with the front mount loose and the pivot bolt in at the rear of the trans, install the inner primary housing, again, carefully aligning. Tighten it all up a little at a time. Not fun, but not real hard.
@@pacificmike9501 - Never attempted BOTH at Once = thanks for the TIP !
as I was sitting here watching you mock your bike up I was thinking of a nice patina coverage on your bike leaving the rusty frame and clearing it along with everything else but that's me by showing old school style I love the bike the mock up is going great Mike keep it going brother
Thank You. Back in the day, you would "brush paint" the frame. I had to know what it would be like, so I did it to Babydoll's frame last time the engine was out. Took time to practice, but once I figured no brush marks, it came out beautiful. I like "beautiful."
This is like the Bob Ross of bike building! Love it
Thank You.
GODDAMMIT old man! I just pulled the EVO out of my '85 four speed FXSB...that SOB was HEAVY to me! DIg your work, friend!
That's the lightest big twin Harley ever made. We're getting OLD! Adjust to it. Get your motor done. Put it back in. Go for a ride.
Enjoy watching a pro Mike
Thank You.
Hello Mike and good morning🙂. "IT WILL BE A NICE BIKE FOR MIKE" Kjell"the swede" 👍🇸🇪
Hope so! Thank You.
Not saying anything bad about the jugs, but the heads and cases are gorgeous.
The jugs will get redone. But, they are the best of the best to be using. They will be painted and baked. The heads and cases will be hand polished. They've been laying around since I had them polished about twent-five years ago.
Living vicariously through your videos as I dream of building a bike myself, someday.
Wonderful seeing your progress and anticipating the end result. Can't wait to see those pipes! I bet they'll really set it off beautifully.
Nice work, my friend.
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Thank You.
OH MAN Those Tanks will look Gorgeous!! What a BIKE!!!
Thank You.
The bike is going to look awesome Mike. Thank you for sharing
Thank You for joining in with us.
Beautiful tank Mike, can't wait to see it polished and final. Kinda looks like an 883 peanut. Beautiful!
It's much larger. It is very long. It's a VL Harley Davidson from the 1930's.
Mike is the Bob Ross of motorcycles
Thank You.
That's a good way of putting it
One step closer...looking great...can’t wait for the maiden voyage...
Got quite a ways to go still. But, it's gonna be fun.
Best thing is there isn’t another one like it...
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Very cool, another great video... Still slowly putting my chopper together. Lack of swap meets has slowed me down a bit. But I got creative, making & also repurposing parts that I have. That may have otherwise been overlooked. As always be well.
That's great. Slow and steady. Use what you got. Sounds pretty real to me.
There's nothing wrong with you, Mike. I love bikes that much, too!
Nice to hear. Thank You.
The engine looks just fine. I could sit and watch and listen to your depth of knowledge all day long. It makes me wistful for my riding days which ended not so long ago. I had a 45 in the early 70's and just loved the simplicity of it. Good work Pacific Mike!
Thank You. You know, the forty-five and that 80 look identical in pictures, because, other than size, they are.
Mike, the bike is looking awesome.
Thank You.
Very pleasant to watch as always. Thank you Mr Mike
Thank You
Thank you for the best choise (of the gastank :-) You have the feeling in how to use old and new stuff together Mike!
This old Big /flathead/sidevalve Harley is like "Frankensteins Monster"...IT`S ALIVE!!!! Is what we are waiting for.....But we all have to wait like we did the day before Christmas :-)
Yah. And I'm enjoying and savoring every bit of it.
She’s comin’ together bro! Can’t wait to see the exhaust! Stay safe!
Thank You. And, stay tuned.
Lookn good Mike, most people don't understand that during custom build, you build the bike 4 times before it is done, blown apart for paint and final assembly. I am your age, back in the day we yarded out shovels and Evos in one piece, TC88's were a back breaker, call over the young buck, and the Vrods, crap, get a hoist! At the factory, we used an engine cradle, a jack up hand truck and special engine stand for those big Vrod motors, can't say I miss any of it now. My 1984 XR1000 is all I have left from HD, fun fact, Mike did you know the XR was the first harley model to use the semi torquefree front brake calipers? That caliper was used across the board on all Harley models for years. Stay safe from Seattle
Thank you. Information I didn't know. I do know that I'd rather put any lower end in the frame without a scratch. Then I install the topend. That XR should be fun. To quote the great Burt Monroe, " I didn't build it to stop." Just kidding. I like good brakes.
I'm hoping at some point after you get her done you'll mount a camera for a ride or two. Would love to see & hear that beauty rolling thru the gears. All of your bikes are over the top awesome.
Thank You. We're planning some fun stuff.
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Just catching up bro been doing the same on my 66 .great job brother
Ride hard ride safe be well
Thanks, you too!
Good morning Mr. Mike, thank you for doing all of this for us. It's a lot of fun watching you go through this process. I like the black tanks with that H-D paint scheme. That looked realy cool. Have a great day.
Thank You. I'm afraid those tanks will get stripped and painted. They will not be black. I like black. Everybody likes black. Gotta be a little different.
@@pacificmike9501 I understand. Just my $.02 worth.
First time I've ever heard the term "settled", except in my own mind 👍
And the mind is... oh, you know. Thank You.
Looking GOOD, anticipation is growin Great work ! thanks Mike .
Thank You.
Good ol’ heavy duty American stuff -
Nuthin like sound of an 80 flatty.
She looks mighty good !!! -
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Thank You.
Going to be a sweet ride Mike!!!👍😎👍
Thank You.
Your videos emphasize the real need for a "really, really LIKE" button on UA-cam.
Wow! Thank You.
you prolly dont care but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account??
I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me!
@Mathias Steven instablaster ;)
@Marlon Moses i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now.
Takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Marlon Moses It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thanks so much you really help me out :D
THAT, is gonna be SWEET! But then, I've been a Flathead fan since I was a little kid. Usta see a bunch of Patch Holders riding them in the early 60s.
You know the best part is that they were designed to be a work horse. They're about as dependable as an anvil.
Digging that brass top clamp! Right on
Thank You. There will be more brass.
Monday night watching Mike. Great way to start the week. Thanks Mike.
Glad you enjoyed it.
I can't wait till you start working on this again
Me too.
Wow! This is going to be one slick sled Mike 👍 The tanks are perfect with the flathead.
Thank You. Still a lot to be done with those tanks.
this channel just popped up and im glad it did , back in the 90s i was going to buy a friends K model and just as i got the cash he blew the motor , i was crushed and bought a evo sporty , still got her too but i wish i had got the flathead , i would still own it , he did get it fixed , set of cases cost him too much so he kepf it
K models are very cool. Not sure I'd like one as a daily rider though. You've been able to ride that Sportster as much as you want.
It's looking good Mike!
Sure wish I had your patience. Lol.. 🇨🇦
Sometimes, I do run short on it.
@@pacificmike9501 lol....
I like where this is going! Can't wait to see you on the first ride! I am going to do one last build myself...70's style jammer semi-rigid with Hayabusa power plant.
Sounds like "Rapid Transit" to me. Thank You.
Interested to see what , if anything , you do with the cylinders ( machine the finish to polished aluminum , polish the fins and retain the black finish...) . Black is the new chrome . LOVE the bike , as well as all your other jewels ( yes , I am jealous as hell wish I had a Panhead , Knucklehead and Flathead ). I know the end result of this build will be amazing .
Thank You. I will blast the cylinders, paint and bake them. That's what I always do with cast iron cylinders.
I believe they are cast iron, so cleaned up and painted I would think. The magic happens inside.
i love that front end with the dog bones
Thank You. Me too.
Super awesome and fantastic and I can't wait to see the PIPES!!!! eeeeeek!
Cool. I'll enjoy showing them soon.
cant wait to see the pipes mike!
I already dig 'em. We'll see. I'm just so lucky my neighbors appreciate bikes.
Hey brother, respect your knowledge and videos!
Thanks
Thank You.
Lookin sweet Mike!! You did say when fitting motor together without gaskets, you would need a little more space between tanks and motor. Looks pretty tight now!!
We'll see. Glad you like it.
Hey Mike, looking GOOD. As far as tanks, I'm partial to Fat Bobs with the speedo, m say 3.5 gallons. I'm going out on a limb and guess that the pipes will be Fish Tails.
These are VL tanks that I've been fond of for a long time. In those days, a speedo was an accessory that was added on and stuck on top the tank looking like a can with a huge cable coming out of it. I figure, I don't need one. Now the pipes? Hmmm, lemme see...
It’s coming together it’s going to look great when finished
Thank You.
Im looking forward to see whats going on Mike.
It's coming, it's coming...
Thank you
You're welcome
Thanks going to look amazing Mike!
Thank You
wow,,mike, it almost makes me wana take my bike apart and put it back together,,just for the sheer fun of it,,,
That's why you need more than one bike.
@@pacificmike9501 so true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking great Mike.
Thank You.
Really coming together now. Art in motion.RMM
Thank You.
Loving that build👍
Thank You.
I'm with you Mike! Smiling just seeing her come together and yeah i like hds any way pretty paint or dope patina. 🤘
Cool. Thank You.
The bike is Looking nice mike !
Thank You.
dream bike....thanks for the video !! hello from Portugal.
Thank You. And, "Hello" to you.
Lucky guy... Bud. looking good.
Thank You. More to come.
The cordless mic seems to be working good. It sounds good too.
Thank you. We tried some combinations. This is the best we can get so far. For amateurs, we're doin' alright.
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I love your channel Mike - yes, I did subscribe and click the notification bell - I also love this particular project and the calm demeanor in which you work and talk about your steps. Awesome. Do you ever allow a local knucklehead to visit and talk bikes? I would let you take a spin on my '01 fxst, Merlin, which is gorgeous and a very nice ride - he is real fine running near stocker.
Thank You. I don't give out my address, but I get to see a lot of folks at the Long Beach Swap meet most monthly occurances.
@@pacificmike9501 that makes good sense!