Babydoll the Harley Panhead Needs Attention! 

Most of my Shovel is done. But I'm going to do some "different stuff."

God ain’t that the truth. Shovel always starts in one. Unless someone stops to watch me

Allan: Then I've never had more than 3 people watching 😂😁🤣

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That's a beautiful story. Thank You.

Thank You. I'll tell her you wrote in.

Thank You. We're i love.

That's IN love.

You're welcome

Yes to all of it, except when putting proper hardware into any material. I like to do it with cleanliness. I want it to stay tight with nothing else. "Proper hardware for the job." Threadlocker in some instances, not all. Same with "antiseize."

Yep. Spending time with my bike is always good. Going for a ride today.

Good Evening. I am well and hope you are too. Thank you for watching.

I was panheading today !

I get it.

Thank You. It's life. It's just what I do. Glad you like it.

Thank You. I do feel fortunate.

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Glad you like them!

Thank You.

Yes. I wish you did too. My 48-57 was replaced by my buddy Fred a couple of years ago.

Thank You.

Cool.

Wish I could help you. Feb is almost gone.

His videos helped me do my base gaskets on my 97 fatboy, the guys information is better than the manual .

Thank You. And the best to you and yours.

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Thank You. It looks like you're in a great place to ride. Must be lots of bikes in Florida.

Thank You.

Wow, thanks

That's pretty much the way I did it, over a period of many years.

Well thank you. And you made someone feel good today.

Yay! Have a great ride!

I know that. This is what happens when your brain is thinking of what you need to show and how in a matter of a few minutes. But, make no mistake, I've benefitted so much from millwrights over the years, I can't tell you. Thanx.

@@pacificmike9501 yes it's a great Trade ,wrench,cut/weld/thread ,trouble shoot, reengineer stuff . Like you in the shop. If you don't have the part how do I get this bike fixed. We are a dying breed my friend. Take care sir and be well

For many years, my Shovelhead was all I had. I don't mean only bike, I mean all I had. We had quite a life together, for quite a while.

Thank You. I wish I could send you some warm weather.

Thanks for watching! And, I love the plate.

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Great to hear!

She asked about you. You really should show up. You know what's happening to the Shovel. Don't tell Sonia, but she got fitted for glasses today. Her Uncle Fred gave them to her.

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That would be Awesome to see you Again , Maybe this Summer. Until then Please Stay Safe and Strong 🙏🤞😊💯❗✌️

Thank You. We'll keep going.

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Thank You.

Thanks for watching! And, Babydoll is kinda "special."

Thank You. And yes, we did.

Always good to hear from you. That's the point. And it is interesting to hear what it's like in different places. With all the things happening today, people are relocating like crazy for all sorts of reasons. And our great escape is generally "a ride in the country." Nothing like it. Take care. Hope it warms up soon for you.

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Frightening huh?

@@pacificmike9501 No not at all I enjoy building my bike that all I need is flush washer which should be in wednesday

You're right! And I didn't mention it, or even think about it. I know better. Thank You.

Thank You.

Yah, they all get done. But when I'm working (not on camera), I think of all sorts of stuff. We all need to do that.

Or any of the other wonderful lubricants or even metallurgy we have today. But Babydoll is clairvoyant and knew those things were comin".

I had a couple made for my own bikes. That way, people find me at events. I enjoy meeting people that are interested. They teach me too.

Thank You. Working on them day in and day out, we all develop the little things we do and believe in. I'm sure I could learn some from you. See you out on the road.

Thanks for coming. The best you.

I really try to keep them nice. They do get replaced occasionally.

Wow. Thank You.

Thank You. You know, I just show what I do. It works for me and hope it helps someone a little. It's just the pleasure of a machine that's been "loved on."

Thank You.

Thank You.

Glad you liked it

You'll get there. If I can help you, you've reached me. I'll continue as long as I have the time. I'm as close as your computer.

That's great! Thank You.

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Amazing. Your take on things is greater than "fascinating." Thank you so much. Take care.

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Glad you enjoyed it. Thank You.

You bet. And it helps to apply a little love all over.

Thank You. Yes, it really works and doesn't throw it all over your bike.

Well, enjoy.

Thank You.

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Thank You.

And he scores a 2 ! Let's see, 1 for the lithium and 1 for our seriously damaged state. We just got home. Thanx, it was great. Snow only above 5000ft.

Wow. Sounds like the fuel where you live is probably eating them.

Thank You. I'll check it out.

Okay. Hope he liked it.

Have fun!

She's a lot of fun. Thank You.

I wish I could send you some warm weather.

Yes, I though I had already removed them.

Thank You.

That's when you get a three hole punch, punch the pages and put it in a new three ring binder.

That was my point. Just a quickie overview of a few things. If it doesn't seem real thorough, it's because it wasn't supposed to. Just a quick look see.

Thank You.

That's normal. This is a small battery that's fine on a kickstart only bike. It is a battery intended for a "power gate." I bought it at the hardware store.

If you would like more information about the battery we have a video in the playlist called "The Harley Knuckle Head Needs A Custom Battery" 👍🙂

Thank You.

I hope it isn't too much. I just wanted Pacific Mike video friends to know that he is there and find him for a good chat 🤞🙂

It fits an electric gate mechanism. This one came from Home Depot (once I showed them where it was in their store).

@@pacificmike9501 lol.

If you would like more information about the battery we have a video in the playlist called "The Harley Knuckle Head Needs A Custom Battery" 👍😊

It's called "Hemispherical Chambers." Cool, huh?

Yes sir Mike

Thank You.

I wish you a warm comfortable riding day.

@@pacificmike9501 haha the only thing that could be taken ouy for a ride would be a snowmobile. Visibility on the highways are reduced to 30 feet if that. Haha

I can fix a motorcycle, but I can't fix the weather.

It should. I generally disassemble the whole thing to clean it (every several years). Go to your service manual and look up "seatpost." It will give you a few tips, including setting it for different weight riders.

Glad you like her.

In a perfect world, we all do better. You're doing great.

Thank You. Get a parts manual. You didn't say what model that 76 is. Is it FL or FX. FX mid controls are quite easy and will fit either model. Look in V-Twin (Tedd Cycle). I'm sure they have an online catalog and will have great pictures of the parts for an FX. Look in the "classic" section. I just looked and it's all there.

@@pacificmike9501 thanks again for getting back to me, ill figure it out, as i am not sure on it [ FX or FL ]

Thank You.

Not a bad idea. This was a "quickie once over."

My pleasure!

I don't know. I don't think so. But in a pinch, I've modified automotive points to work. I've had some pretty wierd combos and I'm sure they weren't exactly right, but, down the road.

Are we speaking of a trans seal or motor seal?

Thanks for the reply I need to change the motor seal thanks

Not yet. But, Thank You.

I bought it from Home Depot. It is for operating a power gate by Mighty Mule.

@@pacificmike9501 WOW! Wasn't expecting that. LOL Thanks! 👍😁

Tell me if it's as successful for you. And, tell me if it isn't.

Most of the aftermarket suppliers carry them. Drag Specialties "Old Book," Custom Chrome, Mid USA, Tedd Cycle (V-Twin) or Google "Early Harley Tombstone Tailight."

@@pacificmike9501 thanks buddy, keep the rubber side down ✌️

Thank You. The thing with alcohol is that it just does an easy clean up. Wipe it, let it dry, then lube it. Take Care.

Trying to get other things done first that are screaming for attention.

Try V-twin. That's Tedd Cycle in New York, or try J&P. These places have web sites.

I get it. A car is quite a luxury. But a bike is a necessity.

@@pacificmike9501 Yes. A thousand times, yes.

Wishing you a warm sunny day.

It varies from brand to brand, load weight, riding habits. I find that Dunlops, in general, require fairly high pressure. Consult with Dunlop. Read what they write about their tires. I try to keep my opinions to a minimum.

Depends on how deep they are. There are lots of products out there, but if the windshield is "coated," it may be time to replace it. The one on Babydoll is from Tedd Cycle (V-Twin) in New York. I usually replace them every few years, then start modifying 'til they fit the way I want them.

@@pacificmike9501 Thanks Mike. I’ll try a resto product first, and see how it scrubs up before renewing.👍

I get it. The one on my Pan is a "National."

Yeah mate,I’ve done a bit of research since talking to you, they say a 3 stage cut back kit works pretty good, I’ll get around to do this one of these days,I am running a Memphis Shades. Thanks Mike

Well, I can try. We might do this back and forth a few times. That's okay. It's only because I can't see it from here. A 64 FL came with a dual point circuit breaker. They are a bit complicated o tune and you'll need to follow the service manual to the letter, if that's the case. Usually, someone has changed them to an earlier single point system. If so tune according to the book but make sure you're timing off of the right mark on the flywheel (Front cylinder advance timing mark) and that your front piston is on the compression stroke. If you still have the original dual point system, it's very common to have one of the coils fail, or a condenser, or one of the sets of points. If you have a single point circuit breaker, is it manual or automatic advance? If it it manual, not so much to check out. If it is automatic advance, check out advance weights and springs. Lube them with antisieze. We need to do some careful identifications here. Look it over and write back. A 64 FL is quite a prize.

@@pacificmike9501 Thanks, Mike, for replying, as you say it’s been changed at some time to a manual single points circuit breaker. From what I have learnt, the twin points circuit breaker was a bad idea, so most owners changed it. I got a lot of spares with the bike but the old type twin points circuit breaker wasn’t with it. And that’s my problem I don’t know if the circuit breaker that’s on the bike is a Harley one or an aftermarket quality make. When I first got the bike, I changed it to a Samwel Supplies electronic ignition system as I have never liked points ignition, and it ran great. But even with the electronic system after a while it ran great one minute and then refused to start the next. And that’s what I can’t understand, why does it keeps starting and running perfectly and then for no reason it all just won’t start easily or run properly. It’s been timed numerous times, runs perfectly and then seems for no reason at all, to refuse to start and run nicely, that’s why I’m wondering if the timing can slip and if the distributor is of a bad aftermarket brand or just worn out. So, as I said before, I thought it may be best to start from scratch and get a new circuit breaker, like a V-Twin manual advance ignition distributor, do you think that would be a good idea? Thanks for your time, Mike, and I do love the bike and many of my biking friends love it too, I just want it to be a reliable and fun bike to ride.

That bike should be easy. Original Harley manual single point distributor? Get into it. Love it. Just make sure it's not shorting out. Make sure insulator is working. Make sure plugs and plug wires are good. Use appropriate plug wires for ignition system, good copper wires for points, resistance wires for electronic. Use resistance plugs and proper coil and plug wires for electronics. Use proper coil for points. If plugs are fouling, probably too rich. Lean it out. Use fresh clean plugs. If one plug is light and one dark, vacuum leak, usually at manifold. We'll stay at it for a bit. You'll win.

Probably. The cross country highways came shortly thereafter. Then came Panheads. And they were and are great. Just require constant maintenance. Technology had to keep developing.

If they match, you just need to lean it out. Not an easy carb to adjust. If you're flooding it with the accelerator pump, there are different holes in the pump shaft to give less movement. If you're getting too much fuel from the mainjet, there is an adjustable mainjet available from most of the aftermarket suppliers. V-Twin (Tedd Cycle) probably still stocks mainjets for that carb. If the plugs don't match, one dark one light, you have a vacuum leak, either the manifold or the throttle shaft where it passes through the body. Not so easy to fix if it is a vacuum leak at the throttle body. Custom bushings would have to be made and the throttle shaft replaced.

@@pacificmike9501 Thanks for the reply, I watch your videos often and have gained a lot of knowledge and confidence in working on my vintage bikes. It's great to have a go to guy that helps further a passion for the ride and the " ride awhile, wrench awhile " philosophy.

Thank You. Ride awhile, wrench awhile just gets you closer to your bike. It's where I want to be.

I like oil filters. If you use one of those old style ones, you're kind of limited to the elements you can choose from. I had to use that one on Babydoll, because it's an old "original equipment" unit like she was ordered with back in the day. But, if you want one, by all means, put it on. The aftermarket ones work exactly the same.

Thank you Mike, I'm gonna try it and see how it looks, I can always switch it back, oh yeah! Baby Doll is way Cool!!!

Thank You.

It's at your hardware store. It is for a Mighty Mule automatic gate opener.

thank you Mike hope to meet you some day greetings from San Diego!!!

Well, there is "Born Free." And there is the "Long Beach Swap Meet" every month. We probably can't help but run into each other. I'll look forward to it.

Mike, would the gate battery work for a 1999 electraglide standard?

Sorry, not necessary.

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