Finally! After a long battle with all of her systems, L.C. the Harley Davidson Panhead is running! Actually, she's running quite well. And, we never went inside.
Sorry for your loss Mike. The way things are today, he may even be happier. It's not the same world that we grew up in. Sometimes I think I've lived too long. I'm not ready to give up either. I haven't gotten my 51 EL going yet cause its cold here on the east coast. Hope you're doing well.
Kelly, I sadly agree with you. Man are things f#cked up. Mike's channel brings me back to the old days workin' on my '51 with my brothers. Stay healthy my friend.
Sorry to hear the passing of a dear buddy, i know the feeling. I'm pretty sure he is proud to been part of one of the best harley channels on youtube, and i mean that! It's an honor to be part of this community. You keep the video's coming, me and the other viewers ain't going nowhere. My prayers, Louis
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your videos have been absolutely instrumental in my restoration of my 1982 FXRS. I'm so, so thankful for your contribution to the Harley community.
First off I would like to offer prayers for healing , solace , and understanding for your friends passing for all that know him . And Thanks to you and crew for bringing us a piece of timeless history . The smells sounds and vibrations in person must be intoxicating from the amount of hard work you all do I appreciate all of your knowledge and passing it along .
Hi Mike I have owned a 61 pan since 1970 the same motorcycle in fact. I have enjoyed watching you working on l C I have done most all of the repairs you showed myself but learned alot from you I always read the Manuel to know what to do but it was good to get another perspective. Could you tell us why L C wouldn't run exactly. Thanks Charlie
Sure. A boatload of stuff. Wiring shot. Generator not working. Ignition coil operating one side only. Condenser faulty. Carburetor crusted up so badly, it took several cleanings. Petcock plugged. Intake manifold leaking badly. Valves in bad need of adjustment. No timing marks on left flywheel. It's been a real pain. But suddenly, it's all worth it.
Mike, I have an old 59 FL that locked up the Flywheels years ago. You talking about using two right flywheels on LC made me think about what I did to get my engine to rev faster. I used a set of 78 flywheels which where a good bit lighter. By doing this I had to use a standard engine sprocket installed backward, so the engine sprocket would align with the transmission sprocket. lately been thinking about installing a primary belt drive. My thinking is that I would need to get the 59 flywheels rebuilt so I could get everything lined up. How do you feel about me going thru this, what advantage or disadvantage do you see.
It's all in what you like. It has to do with how the machine will be used. Those 78 flywheels are lighter because the left flywheel is narrower to allow space for the alternator in the late model motor. The earlier flywheels are smoother, being heavier and they hold more energy.
Great to see an old bike come back to life. I enjoy watching your videos and all the years of knowledge you freely share. I've been riding and wrenching on my own bikes since 1990 and its always a nice feeling being able to complete different projects yourself. As of now I'm in the middle of a '61 Panhead FLH I'm redoing, but not really to stock (more of a Chopper style). Keep up the great videos and the rubber on the road.
Very sorry to hear about Bob. So glad I was able to talk to him last time I was down. He really did maintain an incredibly positive attitude and fought the goog fight. He will be missed. Great to see LC making music again. DTS Mike will be very happy. Check another commitment off your list brother. Hope to see you soon.
RIP friend! thank you for all your hard work and dedication. i have all your videos saved to start my dream build. A 1996 softail springer. Wish me luck!
The oil pan positioned underneath the bike is a classic Harley Touch. And, it would have been nice to throw a seat on there for the starting ceremony. You did a good job overall though.
Ah guys soo sorry to hear about you buddy passing. This is the time to lean on the close friends you still have with you. Great to see LC kick off thats one crusty sweet ole bike. Perfect in her own way. Be good guys better days will come.
Been a great series to watch Mike with the progress on the ole Pan Head "L.C." Learning about it running two right-hand side flywheels wasn't something I was aware engine builders did. Very sorry to hear about your Brother Bob. I must truly say that the ole girl sounded healthy. Looking forward to the next project.
Beautiful Mike just beautiful what a sound what a sound what a sound what a sound... I sure do miss my pan excellent job I'm very sorry for your loss... What a sound what a sound oh boy what a sound...😁😁😁😎
Sorry for loss brother, glad to see the old beast running. I'm working on my 79 1/2 flt. I've been told it's kind of a bastard bike terms of a lot of kinda one off parts or parts only made possibly 3 years. Anyway keep it up love the videos.
True. It's a bit odd. But, everything they did was quite good. Most mechanics didn't take the time to learn them. It's a great bike. The rear chain enclosure would make that chain last nearly forever. But, people destroyed them rather than read the manual. Very comfortable ride. Enjoy!
Yea Jeff. I have a 78.5 Superglide I bought new. Theres a lot of mid year changes. I wouldnt call it a bastard though. Its been a great bike and a loyal friend for 44 years. It was recently trapped in a shop during hurricane Ida. And under 7 feet of water. Ive been slowly getting reacquainted with every single piece of her. Almost ready to start her up. Good luck with yours. Mine has been great.
@@miker7798 Mike I don't mean that in bad way. From what I understand from some old school Harley mechanics I know there are first year parts on this bike. Like rear shock set up is different than a FLH. The starter and solenoid on the FLT is different. The sad thing is this was a running/ riding bike when my buddy bought it. He tok it to his brother inlaw for him to paint tins and bags( the original twin headlight fairing was gone went my buddy bought the bike) 2 years later we go get the bike from brother inlaw. Unknown to my buddy bike is mostly stripped down to frame motor and Trans, front and back wheel and bare handle bars. No wiring harness,parts and pieces missing. That's why I call it a bastard because finding parts I need to get it back to where you could at least rig it has been a problem.
@@jeffnewman4966 No I didnt take it in a bad way. There were upgrades mid year. The pointless ignition for one. That some old school guys hated the idea of. So much so that they pulled them and put points. Mine ran fine for almost 15 years without issue. Other than an occasional air gap adjustment. The Showa forks I think were short timers. I lowered the rear with shorter shocks. But when I went to lower the forks there was zero aftermarket. Of course at the time there was the AMF issue. On my bike the evidence is a crappy inner primary cover. Rough casting. Some ugly casting marks. And porosity. The Kiehin carbs could be modified to perform. But were sluggish off the showroom floor. Most were replaced immediately. S&S, Mikuni, SU.... Ive been running a Zenith Bendix since the 90s. Anything anyone says negative about those years is mostly bullshit and superstition. A popular one is that the carb falls off. Thats because everyone took the giant toaster oven air filter and threw it in the trash. But HD had changed the intake manifold gaskets from O ring to rubber bands. Requiring a bracket. Theres still availability of the original manual and the old Easy Rider tips and tricks 1 and 2 have some good info. Still available. Every mechanic who ever touched my shovel fucked it up. Starting with the dealer. So I learned. Theres a few old school guys around. The Harley dealer now? Youd be as likely to get help from a Honda dealer as them. There might be a few parts available... but I always try to support small local shops. Pretty easy bike to work on. Im going to need to wire mine too. Tge guy whos shop flooded was putting a headlight bucket in for me. As usual he fucked it all to hell. I may just go minimalist. But I think theres a guy out there doing complete harnesses. Good luck.
@@miker7798 it has a S&S on it. I took it a guy I know 70 years old still works on Harleys out of his home. He got the bike running. Motor sounds a little smoke out of rear cylinder. Someone put shorter shocks on the rear. It still had factory Electronic Ignition but he couldn't get fire out it,put points setup in to get it running. It's definitely going to be a work in progress.
My condolences for your loss,Mike.. He's in a much happier place you can bet on it! The pan sounds awesome!!! Take care of yourself,my friend.. Ya sound a little gravelly! I'll be waiting for your next video,sir!!! 2 wheels down! Peace.
Pacific Mike, good to view your video! Brother Bob is giving full throttle …. 🙏🏻 It’s honor to be a viewer… Take care 🙌🏻and I’ll see you 💯one day out on the road
Losing old friends is always double blow, they're not just people we know & like, they're the people that really knew us. Panhead sounds good, another old bunch of new friends getting to know one another, they'll 'rub' along just fine now. 'Looks like DTS Mike, will have an OTR bike, PDQ like' - My jokes are getting worse . . . 'Say g'night Dick'. (kindest thing : )
Dear Zen Master Mike - very sorry to hear of your, and our loss. May Dr. Robert Rest In Peace. L.C. Sounds righteous - good and patient work, as usual. From southern California - Ride Forever!
Sorry for your loss, Did my timing 2 days ago, finally I got it set correctly on my FL-1947, it was an advice on how to do it on a automatic distributor, had My wife to help to push the adjustmen plate, while I held the rotation axel with my fingers all the way back(4-5mm), and kept the lightning pen ready. I have watched your timing on your 47, but its not the same with a manual distributor, compare with the automatic one, but finally I got it right. Thanks Mike for all the good tips and advices in your program, they are very helpful!!!
So sorry to hear about your friend, I hope he's resting peacefully I hog heaven. WHAT A BLAST to hear LC back from limbo avg breathing life again! I can't say I've heard too many panhead bikes in person, but I've heard a couple, and neither of them sounded anything close to this! Maybe it's just my audio and ear buds, but it sounds like a beast, kinda like my shovel. I knew you'd get it there when the time was right. The struggles in these cases are worth it, I think and hope. R.I.P. Brother Bob Til next time, Mike. Take care.
Sorry for your loss Mike. Your a good guy. I like how youve made all your vids sort of comfy and personal. The Bob Ross of bikes fits. Nice to see the pan run. Sounds sweet. I still havnt resurrected my shovel after being under 7 feet of water but she will be on the road this spring. Slowly gathering parts after pumping gallons of wd40 through everything. I have the new programmable Dyna in. But not timed yet. Going to run a parallel ignition set up to run her first... to eliminate the possibility of water damaged electrical components from the mix. Again..sorry about your friend brother.
Mike, you are indeed a magician. That the best sound in the whole world. I like that it has slash cut mufflers, but prefer Fish Tails... All I can say is "Hot Damn"
My condolences sir , good job with Elsie..!! I'm a long time lover of bikes and only recently got my full licence , but now I do love to ride, I have a thing for choppers, but like my comfort also, so I take a cruiser and chopper the S.O.B until it looks the way I like it, hoping to get my first Harley very soon, you take care and have a good 2022. 👍
Gods speed to your buddy. I always take at least one thing away from Pacific Mike's videos :Patience. What's with all the hermetite (?) around the rear cylinder base, Takes me back to 60's 70's british bikes in the UK that seemed to be smothered in the stuff. People would use it as a universal cure all for oil leaks , some is good more is better, if you've got straight trousers it'll give you flares, male pattern baldness, you name it. ps let's get some flatty action on.
So sorry for your loss of a great friend Mike.I undersood that It was something seriuos going on thoug I haven´t be seeing any new videos from your garage........Take your time Mike...I think that I can say that all of my friends here in Sweden will continue follow your grat videos!I reconemd your channel to many people who are to lazy to read the manual🙃
Hi Mike! This comming winter its time , to take the old engine apart, its a Knuckle 1947, but at the time I bought the Engine and other parts 1979 in the outskerts of New Orelans, there where no Knuckle cylinders to find at that time, so my engine has Pannhead cylinders, with rebuild heads to fit the the bolts for a pannhead, a job done by some really good American guy , so the push rod covers had to be slightly extended, but it all works good since then, but this time all my old Harley mecanics have since long time passed away, and there are not too many left to renovate an old knuckle, so I have desided to do it my self, with help from your videos and help from a Swedish guy who runs the Sportsterspecialist, he is also to old to manage a renovation, but he agree to that I could use him as an consultant. If it takes a year to do the job, it doesnt matter, I will keep records, photos, etc during the whole process, Im really looking forward to it. I will need some help as well, due to I dont have and pressing tools, etc. Thanks again for a really good channel/program, the best I would say!!!
Sorry that your buddy passed - this may be a fact of life, but it never gets easier. Having this project running must be a thrill (and this sort of thrill never gets old).
So Sorry to hear about Dr. Robert Howell Professor. So many dear souls passing just since the beginning of this new year... Both famous and not so much. Good people are Good people and make this world a better place for the rest of us... so when they leave us ... the sense of loss is real and we realize how fast change can happen..
Sorry for your loss Mike. The way things are today, he may even be happier. It's not the same world that we grew up in. Sometimes I think I've lived too long. I'm not ready to give up either. I haven't gotten my 51 EL going yet cause its cold here on the east coast. Hope you're doing well.
Sorry for your loss Mike and here's in town of Riga about 18 minutes west from Rochester New York is -6° so please take care of yourself .
Thank You. Doing the best I can.
I hear ya brother bout being COLD on the East Coast. Try minus 20 up here in Nova Scotia Can. Brrrrr
Kelly, I sadly agree with you. Man are things f#cked up. Mike's channel brings me back to the old days workin' on my '51 with my brothers. Stay healthy my friend.
@@DeuceDevil He was talking Feinheight.
Sorry to hear the passing of a dear buddy, i know the feeling. I'm pretty sure he is proud to been part of one of the best harley channels on youtube, and i mean that! It's an honor to be part of this community. You keep the video's coming, me and the other viewers ain't going nowhere. My prayers, Louis
Thank You. It was actually Bob's idea.
I really enjoyed watching the entire series on LC. Great job creating meaningful content. Thank you and be well!
Thank You. And you too.
Sorry for the lost of ya'll buddy Bob 🙏. Glad she finally gave in and she sounds just like a pan should!! ✌
Thank You.
Well done Mike. Great to hear the old girl back running ....
Thank You.
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I’ve really enjoyed seeing the progression of the work on this bike.
Thank You.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your videos have been absolutely instrumental in my restoration of my 1982 FXRS. I'm so, so thankful for your contribution to the Harley community.
Thank You. I remember taking a test ride on a brand new 82 FXR. It was the first one I had seen.
First off I would like to offer prayers for healing , solace , and understanding for your friends passing for all that know him .
And Thanks to you and crew for bringing us a piece of timeless history . The smells sounds and vibrations in person must be intoxicating from the amount of hard work you all do I appreciate all of your knowledge and passing it along .
Thank You. You too are much appreciated.
Hi Mike I have owned a 61 pan since 1970 the same motorcycle in fact. I have enjoyed watching you working on l C I have done most all of the repairs you showed myself but learned alot from you I always read the Manuel to know what to do but it was good to get another perspective. Could you tell us why L C wouldn't run exactly. Thanks Charlie
Sure. A boatload of stuff. Wiring shot. Generator not working. Ignition coil operating one side only. Condenser faulty. Carburetor crusted up so badly, it took several cleanings. Petcock plugged. Intake manifold leaking badly. Valves in bad need of adjustment. No timing marks on left flywheel. It's been a real pain. But suddenly, it's all worth it.
So sorry to hear of your friend's passing. Praying for God's peace to you all during this time. Wonderful to hear the panhead run.
Thank You.
Thank you for sharing. So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend Bob.
Thank You.
Mike, I have an old 59 FL that locked up the Flywheels years ago. You talking about using two right flywheels on LC made me think about what I did to get my engine to rev faster. I used a set of 78 flywheels which where a good bit lighter. By doing this I had to use a standard engine sprocket installed backward, so the engine sprocket would align with the transmission sprocket. lately been thinking about installing a primary belt drive. My thinking is that I would need to get the 59 flywheels rebuilt so I could get everything lined up. How do you feel about me going thru this, what advantage or disadvantage do you see.
It's all in what you like. It has to do with how the machine will be used. Those 78 flywheels are lighter because the left flywheel is narrower to allow space for the alternator in the late model motor. The earlier flywheels are smoother, being heavier and they hold more energy.
Sorry to hear about your loss 😢 condolences to his friends and family. Bike looks great 👍
Thank You.
Mike my deepest condolences. You all have a great channel. It’s nice that you work on the old Harley’s which I enjoy: That Pan sounds great! Great job
Thank You.
Sounds great, Mike. It was a fun series to watch.
Thank You.
Bike sounds great. It is always bad losing someone close to you. So sorry for the loss of your friend. Now he is riding free.
Thank You.
Prayers for family and friends sorry for the loss ,always enjoy the videos lots of information and talent at work, bike sounds awesome
Thank You.
Condolences Mike. Peace to Brother Bob..
Great to see an old bike come back to life. I enjoy watching your videos and all the years of knowledge you freely share. I've been riding and wrenching on my own bikes since 1990 and its always a nice feeling being able to complete different projects yourself. As of now I'm in the middle of a '61 Panhead FLH I'm redoing, but not really to stock (more of a Chopper style). Keep up the great videos and the rubber on the road.
Cool. Sounds like a great project to me.
Sorry for the loss of Bob my friend, hope you all are doing well. L C sounds great, keep up the good work!
Thank You.
Very sorry to hear about Bob. So glad I was able to talk to him last time I was down. He really did maintain an incredibly positive attitude and fought the goog fight. He will be missed.
Great to see LC making music again. DTS Mike will be very happy. Check another commitment off your list brother.
Hope to see you soon.
Cool. Thank You.
Mike thanks for this video, I am glad your back and am sorry for the loss of a great friend!!
Thank You.
Sorry for your loss. R.I.P. Bob. Always enjoy your videos. You are the Bob Ross of motorcycle repair.
Thank You.
RIP friend! thank you for all your hard work and dedication. i have all your videos saved to start my dream build. A 1996 softail springer. Wish me luck!
Of course I wish you the best of luck. That's a great way to go.
Looks like it’s right out of the movies. Pulp fiction!
Sounds awesome!
Thank You.
Sorry for your loss Mike. Sounds like ya'll shared some awesome riding time. L.C. sounds like she likes the cool temps.
You bet. Thank You.
Mike she sounds awesome the new bikes don’t have that sound. Mike it’s awesome thanks for sharing and God’s blessings for you and all your family
Thank You.
The oil pan positioned underneath the bike is a classic Harley Touch. And, it would have been nice to throw a seat on there for the starting ceremony.
You did a good job overall though.
Thank You.
Ah guys soo sorry to hear about you buddy passing. This is the time to lean on the close friends you still have with you. Great to see LC kick off thats one crusty sweet ole bike. Perfect in her own way. Be good guys better days will come.
Thank You.
Love it I'm Workin on my 79 shovel and most of your videos have been extremely helpful
Great to hear!
Sorry for your loss. All ways enjoy your videos and the way you narrate them. Be well thanks Mike. Kenny
Thank You.
Ain't it great when it finally cranks up! It's hard to not grin and thump your chest.
You bet.
Awesome to see the ol girl purring again! Sorry to hear about the professor! Ride free brother Bob!
Thanks 👍
Condolences for your loss. As we get older we keep losing Brothers and it's never easy. The bike sounds great
Thank You.
Good job. Glad to see and hear that.
Thank You.
Sorry for your loss, love all your videos. Please keep them coming
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I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Great work on the old bike. She sounds good.
Thank You.
PAN-demonium !
👍🐷👍
Amen.
Sorry for you loss.your vids are awesome thanks for sharing bro
Thank you too
sorry for the loss of your friend .awesome job on getting the old girl running again
Thank You.
Rest in peace bro.Bob...sorry for your loss Mike..
Thank You.
Great job Mike. Do the fins on the rocker box covers give one iota of extra performance? (I like the factory ones best.)
Aftermarket stuff from one of the old suppliers, still producing them today. Very popular.
It's always hard to say goodbye to old friends. Sorry for your loss.
That's true. Thank You.
Good to see you again Sorry for the loss of your friend Thanks for the video
Thank You.
My sincere condolences Mike on the loss of your friend..May he RIP.
She sounds great.
Thank You.
She sounds fantastic just like she should!!!
Thank You.
Sorry for your loss brother. Love hope peace and prayers.
Thank You.
Been a great series to watch Mike with the progress on the ole Pan Head "L.C." Learning about it running two right-hand side flywheels wasn't something I was aware engine builders did. Very sorry to hear about your Brother Bob. I must truly say that the ole girl sounded healthy. Looking forward to the next project.
Thank You.
Sorry to hear you lost an old friend. It's great to see the old Pan going.
Thank You.
Thank you for this video. Sorry for your loss .
Thank You.
Always bad ta loose a brother , but the old pan sounds great !
Thank You.
CT OF WV Sorry for your loss my prayer are with you
Thank You.
Sorry for your loss… keep the sunshine in your face and the rain to your back. 👍👍
Thank You. And, same to you.
Great job Mike!!! She's alive!!
Thank You.
Sorry mike. But that pan. Love it.
Thank You.
My sincerest condolences on your loss of a brother.
Welcome back, thanks for posting this!
Thank You.
Hello Mike I wish I had your Smarts
And you know something way better than I do. It's just stuff.
Enjoyed watching this series, Mike. l C reminds me of my own pan. Had to do a lot of the same things to get her running when I brought her home.
You mess with it on and on. What did I miss? What did I not do well? Then, wow! she sounds great.
@@pacificmike9501 Roger that !
Thanks for everything Mike.
Beautiful Mike just beautiful what a sound what a sound what a sound what a sound... I sure do miss my pan excellent job I'm very sorry for your loss...
What a sound what a sound oh boy what a sound...😁😁😁😎
Many thanks!
Sorry for loss brother, glad to see the old beast running. I'm working on my 79 1/2 flt. I've been told it's kind of a bastard bike terms of a lot of kinda one off parts or parts only made possibly 3 years. Anyway keep it up love the videos.
True. It's a bit odd. But, everything they did was quite good. Most mechanics didn't take the time to learn them. It's a great bike. The rear chain enclosure would make that chain last nearly forever. But, people destroyed them rather than read the manual. Very comfortable ride. Enjoy!
Yea Jeff. I have a 78.5 Superglide I bought new. Theres a lot of mid year changes. I wouldnt call it a bastard though. Its been a great bike and a loyal friend for 44 years.
It was recently trapped in a shop during hurricane Ida.
And under 7 feet of water.
Ive been slowly getting reacquainted with every single piece of her.
Almost ready to start her up.
Good luck with yours. Mine has been great.
@@miker7798 Mike I don't mean that in bad way. From what I understand from some old school Harley mechanics I know there are first year parts on this bike. Like rear shock set up is different than a FLH. The starter and solenoid on the FLT is different. The sad thing is this was a running/ riding bike when my buddy bought it. He tok it to his brother inlaw for him to paint tins and bags( the original twin headlight fairing was gone went my buddy bought the bike) 2 years later we go get the bike from brother inlaw. Unknown to my buddy bike is mostly stripped down to frame motor and Trans, front and back wheel and bare handle bars. No wiring harness,parts and pieces missing. That's why I call it a bastard because finding parts I need to get it back to where you could at least rig it has been a problem.
@@jeffnewman4966 No I didnt take it in a bad way.
There were upgrades mid year. The pointless ignition for one. That some old school guys hated the idea of. So much so that they pulled them and put points. Mine ran fine for almost 15 years without issue. Other than an occasional air gap adjustment.
The Showa forks I think were short timers. I lowered the rear with shorter shocks. But when I went to lower the forks there was zero aftermarket.
Of course at the time there was the AMF issue. On my bike the evidence is a crappy inner primary cover. Rough casting. Some ugly casting marks. And porosity.
The Kiehin carbs could be modified to perform. But were sluggish off the showroom floor. Most were replaced immediately.
S&S, Mikuni, SU.... Ive been running a Zenith Bendix since the 90s.
Anything anyone says negative about those years is mostly bullshit and superstition.
A popular one is that the carb falls off. Thats because everyone took the giant toaster oven air filter and threw it in the trash. But HD had changed the intake manifold gaskets from O ring to rubber bands. Requiring a bracket.
Theres still availability of the original manual and the old Easy Rider tips and tricks 1 and 2 have some good info. Still available.
Every mechanic who ever touched my shovel fucked it up. Starting with the dealer. So I learned.
Theres a few old school guys around. The Harley dealer now? Youd be as likely to get help from a Honda dealer as them.
There might be a few parts available... but I always try to support small local shops.
Pretty easy bike to work on. Im going to need to wire mine too. Tge guy whos shop flooded was putting a headlight bucket in for me. As usual he fucked it all to hell. I may just go minimalist. But I think theres a guy out there doing complete harnesses.
Good luck.
@@miker7798 it has a S&S on it. I took it a guy I know 70 years old still works on Harleys out of his home. He got the bike running. Motor sounds a little smoke out of rear cylinder. Someone put shorter shocks on the rear. It still had factory Electronic Ignition but he couldn't get fire out it,put points setup in to get it running. It's definitely going to be a work in progress.
Sorry to hear about your friend Mike.....I hate hearing anyone losing a friend or loved one...
The panhead sounds awesome!...
Thank You.
Mike I waited for each installment and was excited because it shows the experience and knowledge
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My condolences for your loss,Mike.. He's in a much happier place you can bet on it! The pan sounds awesome!!! Take care of yourself,my friend.. Ya sound a little gravelly! I'll be waiting for your next video,sir!!! 2 wheels down! Peace.
Thank You.
RIP, BB. Tanks for S HA RING PM. &DTS M. MEny miles of pure enjoyment 2 ewe & u new PA NN. ThumbZZ Up!!!;).
Thank You.
Pacific Mike, good to view your video! Brother Bob is giving full throttle …. 🙏🏻 It’s honor to be a viewer… Take care 🙌🏻and I’ll see you 💯one day out on the road
Thank You.
Losing old friends is always double blow, they're not just people we know & like, they're the people that really knew us.
Panhead sounds good, another old bunch of new friends getting to know one another, they'll 'rub' along just fine now.
'Looks like DTS Mike, will have an OTR bike, PDQ like' - My jokes are getting worse . . . 'Say g'night Dick'. (kindest thing : )
Your jokes are fine. I'm so glad to hear from you.
Dear Zen Master Mike - very sorry to hear of your, and our loss. May Dr. Robert Rest In Peace.
L.C. Sounds righteous - good and patient work, as usual.
From southern California - Ride Forever!
Thank You. And, you too.
So sorry to hear you lost one!
Thank You.
Sorry for your loss, Did my timing 2 days ago, finally I got it set correctly on my FL-1947, it was an advice on how to do it on a automatic distributor, had My wife to help to push the adjustmen plate, while I held the rotation axel with my fingers all the way back(4-5mm), and kept the lightning pen ready.
I have watched your timing on your 47, but its not the same with a manual distributor, compare with the automatic one, but finally I got it right.
Thanks Mike for all the good tips and advices in your program, they are very helpful!!!
Very cool. Thank You.
Mike,its definitely alive, BUT,, its bleeding to death bro.😱😎
Just a leaky old bike. Hardly "bleeding to death."
So sorry to hear about your friend, I hope he's resting peacefully I hog heaven.
WHAT A BLAST to hear LC back from limbo avg breathing life again! I can't say I've heard too many panhead bikes in person, but I've heard a couple, and neither of them sounded anything close to this! Maybe it's just my audio and ear buds, but it sounds like a beast, kinda like my shovel. I knew you'd get it there when the time was right. The struggles in these cases are worth it, I think and hope.
R.I.P. Brother Bob
Til next time, Mike. Take care.
Thank You. Panheads are very distinctive. So are Shovelheads. Then, it's up to us to make them really unique.
I'm so sorry for your loss. 😞
Thank You.
Them Panheads are hard to kill. Maybe 2022 will see the flattie come together some more??? Happy New Year.
You too John. We'll get there. We got lots of stuff to do this year. We'll be sure a get it all out of order. Happy New Year.
Sorry for your loss Mike. Your a good guy. I like how youve made all your vids sort of comfy and personal. The Bob Ross of bikes fits.
Nice to see the pan run. Sounds sweet.
I still havnt resurrected my shovel after being under 7 feet of water but she will be on the road this spring. Slowly gathering parts after pumping gallons of wd40 through everything. I have the new programmable Dyna in. But not timed yet. Going to run a parallel ignition set up to run her first... to eliminate the possibility of water damaged electrical components from the mix.
Again..sorry about your friend brother.
Thank You and good luck to you.
Mike, you are indeed a magician. That the best sound in the whole world. I like that it has slash cut mufflers, but prefer Fish Tails... All I can say is "Hot Damn"
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My condolences sir , good job with Elsie..!! I'm a long time lover of bikes and only recently got my full licence , but now I do love to ride, I have a thing for choppers, but like my comfort also, so I take a cruiser and chopper the S.O.B until it looks the way I like it, hoping to get my first Harley very soon, you take care and have a good 2022. 👍
Thank You. You too.
Gods speed to your buddy.
I always take at least one thing away from Pacific Mike's videos :Patience.
What's with all the hermetite (?) around the rear cylinder base, Takes me back to 60's 70's british bikes in the UK that seemed to be smothered in the stuff. People would use it as a universal cure all for oil leaks , some is good more is better, if you've got straight trousers it'll give you flares, male pattern baldness, you name it.
ps let's get some flatty action on.
Coming soon.
Sorry to hear of your friend passing. It’s hard to lose a good friend.
That pan is awesome. Very cool. He’ll be glad to get that back. Take care.
Right on all counts. Thank You.
Sorry to hear about your friend Mike, great job on LC. As always looking forward to your next video
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So sorry for your loss of a great friend Mike.I undersood that It was something seriuos going on thoug I haven´t be seeing any new videos from your garage........Take your time Mike...I think that I can say that all of my friends here in Sweden will continue follow your grat videos!I reconemd your channel to many people who are to lazy to read the manual🙃
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Hi Mike!
This comming winter its time , to take the old engine apart, its a Knuckle 1947, but at the time I bought the Engine and other parts 1979 in the outskerts of New Orelans, there where no Knuckle cylinders to find at that time, so my engine has Pannhead cylinders, with rebuild heads to fit the the bolts for a pannhead, a job done by some really good American guy , so the push rod covers had to be slightly extended, but it all works good since then, but this time all my old Harley mecanics have since long time passed away, and there are not too many left to renovate an old knuckle, so I have desided to do it my self, with help from your videos and help from a Swedish guy who runs the Sportsterspecialist, he is also to old to manage a renovation, but he agree to that I could use him as an consultant.
If it takes a year to do the job, it doesnt matter, I will keep records, photos, etc during the whole process, Im really looking forward to it.
I will need some help as well, due to I dont have and pressing tools, etc.
Thanks again for a really good channel/program, the best I would say!!!
Thank You. I have faith. You'll get it done.
Sorry that your buddy passed - this may be a fact of life, but it never gets easier. Having this project running must be a thrill (and this sort of thrill never gets old).
You get it. Thank You.
Sorry to hear about your Loss Mike. Hope you are well. It’s good to see that bike running. Take care!
Thank You. You too.
Keep laughing about your crazy moments together and enjoy the good times you had. It's how you remember him that matters ❤. Stay strong.
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So Sorry to hear about Dr. Robert Howell Professor. So many dear souls passing just since the beginning of this new year... Both famous and not so much. Good people are Good people and make this world a better place for the rest of us... so when they leave us ... the sense of loss is real and we realize how fast change can happen..
You got it. Thank You.
This is the 79 I've been wrenching on it set for 20+ years can't wait till March or April
Looks like and sounds like a "cool mistress" to me. Enjoy!
Sorry for loss Mike. Enjoy your videos. Keeping my ol evo running because of you.
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Condolences Mike.
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Sorry Mike, it’s very good to see you, I have been wondering how you are doing. Look forward to more content from you gentlemen
All good. Thank You.
It's hart breaking to loss a riding buddy, I'm sorry for your lost. Awesome work on the bike 👍
Much appreciated
Sweet... thanx, your experience is most appreciated 👍
My pleasure!
Condolences on your loss. It's always hard when a Brother or Sister passes. Great that L.C. is finally alive!
You bet. Thank You.
Fair winds and following seas to Bob, will have to raise a glass later. The panhead sounds amazing.
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Sounds great!
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sorry for your loss Mike and DTS Mike. im sure he's scootin like the wind up there!
You bet.
Sorry to hear about your friend.
Thank You. He will be missed.
Elsey has a sweet rumble doctor Mike may yr friend b blessed bi God and enjoy passed friend's again
Yes, thank you
R.I.P. Dr Bob . Sorry to hear that you lost an old friend. You got the Pan running as good as she sounds - nice job 👍
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Im sorry for your loss of your friend. It sounds like he lived life on his own terms and at his own speed. Good speed, Doctor.
Well said. Thank You.