I was just watching the part about the step nut, and you asked "Can you see it". I caught myself saying "Yeah". Great lesson man, thanks.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for hangin' with me.

Thank you

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

And, Thank You.

Wife and I did this today, we used a die grinder on the old bushing, grownd 2 lines ; then a punch to collapse it. 10 min job. Our set post needed to be adjusted. works great now. Thanks Mike

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

That's great!

Just adjusted my seat post on my ‘67 FL, your videos are a treasure to learn the details of the Harley. Thanks much!

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

You are god’s gift to motorcycles and KZread. Thanks Mike. You make the world a better place. See ya out on the road! (Even though I’m in New York).

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I ain't that good, but I do try. One of the coolest parts of America, is the roads. They go just about everywhere. Thank You.

Greatest show on earth

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

If you think so, it's good enough for me.

Excellent instructions mike. Thanks!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Great video Mike. I think I need to do my seat post.Ha Ha Thank you

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

They usually need it. Thank You.

Thanks for the video.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Good morning Mike. I'm downing some coffee and riding my 77 FXS to my shop this morning. I started "Johnny Cashing" her when I was 18yrs old. When she was finished, I immortalized the moment with a painting for the family wall. Thank you so much for your videos! I'd be honored to send you a couple prints of my artwork to hang in your home. One Shovel rider to another. Just a way I can pay you back for your valuable lessons! If I had an address, I'd send a couple signed prints. You have a friend in Texas sir.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Well, I must say, "I'm blown away." I am an art lover. Your enjoyment of our efforts actually is a payback. But, if you insist, I receive mail at my friend, Kenny's shop. American V-Twin c/o Pacific Mike 448 E. 4th St. Beaumont, CA. 92223 With or without paintings, we need our friends. Thank You.

@rodgerkuhl2547

3 жыл бұрын

You are an artist and a true gentleman Mike. What you mentor and I build is a dying artform. Thank you for giving us this hard earned information so future generations can keep these old beauties going. Enjoy the artwork my friend.

Loving these old bikes. Thank you.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great video.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Love you show and learning a lot keep up the great work see next time

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@darrell3368

3 жыл бұрын

Mike your a great mechanic and your a great teacher and a great person. God Blessings on you and your family

nice train whistle in the background, it reminds me of grandmas house in Noank, CT.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know why, but I always seem to wind up near the tracks. I grew up by the trains going by. I've lived in a lot of places in this state. Guess we have a lot of tracks. I love it.

👍 Mike. I love your channel because I always learn something, like using a music stand to hold your manual,"bike side" .🇺🇸 Just yell at the dog to SHUTUP, he will ,that what he's used to..lol..🙃☮🇺🇸 Nothing spells Freedom ,like Harleydavidson! 👀🇺🇸

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Thank You.

Mike, I always learn something from your videos.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

That's great. Thank You.

Hey Mike, thank you. I bought the '85 FLHP which is my first big block iron Harley. Now I understand the attraction of the shovelhead. Being a larger person myself I need to adjust the seat post as you guessed it, it bottoms out and I don't want to pound the frame. Thanks as always, stay well, greetings from NZ.

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Greetings! Enjoy your bike.

Thanks Mike, your videos are invaluable references

@pacificmike9501

6 ай бұрын

Thank You. Quite a compliment.

@sylvainblaney9379

6 ай бұрын

@@pacificmike9501well deserved,happy new year

I subscribed long ago, but I just hit the notification button. First and only channel I’ve done that for. Loving it.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@cameramanmike2072

2 жыл бұрын

👍🙂

Bud,it always feels like hanging out with my buddies dad who taught me alot about bikes and modle t. Keep up the good work. Thank you so much. God bless you.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I grew up the same way with those old guys who are gone now. Now I'm an old guy. The way of the world.

Thanks Mike, for sharing all the things you do, best education ever, adding confidence verification and the extra fine tuning, that you are so good at, definitely the best go to, when in need of advice, or simply, what tools are out there. have a few old rides, myself ranging from a 1956 Panhead 1969 FLH, 1980 FXWG 1988 FXR and finally a 1999 Sportster 88ci Hot Rod, as you probably know there are not many people capable of wrenching and tuning the old stuff, so the knowledge from you is highly, valued, from my standpoint, just the passionate and keen way you are doing things. Thanks again for sharing your hard earned knowledge. John From Ontario Canada.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, John. What beautiful thoughts. I hope you realize how much I appreciate you and the rest of our viewers.

Mike, thank u for this video. I can use this information along with the service manual. I am very happy to try the genuine HD deluxe solo saddle. You are a great teacher. Dave

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Good presentation, Now I can go into my installalation and do it right , Thanks

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Have fun.

Thanks, Mike, for showing the seat post adjustment and installing. I never had owned a bike this old so I'm learning a lot from your videos. Great job by the way.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Perfect timing Mike. I’m adding HD springs to a 68’ Shovelhead seat post. Your videos have helped me out a lot. Thx.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

That's great. Thank You.

@michaelmurillo7979

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, Mike. Perfect timing for me too on my '66 Shovel. Thanks also.

man it’s the best knowledge I’ve ever seen and free . Thanks a million for keeping the art alive . Bravo Zulu brother

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank You.

Soakin up your knowledge. 👍🖖

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I feel complimented.

Great videos. Really enjoy watching and learning from you. Thanks for all you do.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is a very informative video, as usual.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so! Thank You.

All your videos are a must watch to the end you have a gift of making most straight forward tasks so interesting thank you👍🇬🇧

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Great lesson Mike, thanks for sharing your knowledge 😎

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Another great video Mike!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Glad you liked it.

Another awesome tutorial..... Such a wealth of knowledge!! Thx Mike for sharing. . .

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank You.

Thank you mike for the great videos. God bless

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank You.

Can never use too much grease, I agree! Love sitting down and catching one of your videos; there's always something new to learn. Thank you for sharing your work. Much respect from Texas.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi Mike, I thoroughly enjoy your knowledge about motorcycles and your wisdom about life! Please keep it up....you are a treasure ! JW

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

That's really nice. Thank You.

Love your videos Mike, very interesting and informit, I need my bushing replace in my 57 pan

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

Thank you Mike 👍

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Great information Mike, thanks

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thought I would need to ream the bushing. It’s on the list of to do’s now. Thanks Great vids

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

That bushing is pretty strong structurally. You'll notice it didn't distort when I "Animaled" it into place. Thank You.

Thanks for getting to the seat post Mike. Been waiting for this one..., getting ready to put the buddy seat on the ‘70 now. Keeping indispensable knowledge alive and well! Powerful stuff!! Babydoll is a very nice girl!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. And, yes she is.

Hello Mike, Nice work again as always.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you Thankyou Thankyou!!! as usual Mike you have shown and explained another informative video that makes improving my 42 that much more straight forward and enjoyable Looking forward to your next post keep well regards Tim from downunder

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. That's great.

Great video Mike, i always learn interesting things from your channel....i can't wait to see the project bike come together, especially the paint with the brass pieces you have for it....satin and gloss black combinations would look amazing with brass...

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

That's "kinda" part of it.

Cool video Mike I didn't know the seat post was adjustable until I started watching you videos

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. That's cool.

I'm going to service the seat post on my 74 FLH after watching this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Stay safe and comfortable.

“Early model stuff was not early to him he was that old” boy do I feel that statement. Well said sir.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yah, we do. But, he was the generation before us. His Idea of cool was a hopped up "J" model. Thinking of that elderly gentleman. He's been gone quite a while. I think he and I would both be pleased if I scored a "J" model. No money now. We'll get there.

Mike, you're not a lightweight.....you are a heavyweight of knowledge....always a pleasure to see your videos

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank You.

Thanks Mike. Running my 69 with the buddy seat. Have never changed the post bushing. was under the impression that it would need to be reamed. Love the ride on the buddy seat. Been looking for a solo police seat. I’ll find one in time.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I think we lost contact. Still glad you liked the video.

THANK YOU...for sharing. Watched and as always enjoyed. Jay Leno doesn't get ice cream on his denim shirt. lol

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I'll bet he does. Thank You.

If I wasn't the first viewer I was close, within 25 seconds. Always a pleasure, thanks Mike.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I feel like I should send you a prize. But, I do appreciate you.

I still have the seat post on my 1972 FLH with the old buddy seat on it I love it.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

It helps to have long legs, but they're really comfortable.

I know very little about Harleys, although I have heard the expression 'hard tail', and now I know what one is. (I am in England). But you make it all absolutely fascinating Mike, I love it. Your videos are far superior to anything on the TV.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Great video!

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

great vid, thanks for sharing

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

👍😎

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Hi Mike, You just added another "feather" in my KNOWLEDGE base Thanks for the VIDEO - I learned a LOT about somrthing brand NEW Thanks again COOP ...............................................

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Thanks Mike, never bothered to see if they could be adjusted, hopefully I won't dent my rear fender this time!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

It's in the book. Enjoy it.

God bless you Mike

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. And, you too.

Good video Mike.....I can tell your getting very popular. I had to fast forward through six commercials to get back to your video....lol...but well worth it.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. Thank You.

Another good video, thanks Mike and thanks Cameraman Mike, don’t be too hard on the dog, he may just be lonely.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

He has a buddy with him all the time. He just needs people time.

@cameramanmike2072

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Great video an thank you

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank You.

Hi, Pacific mike your seat post video got me thinking i should check mine, also great paint on your shovel. might be same color sept my cheap rattle can clear coat is starting to yellow , thought about re painting but the yellowing I think gives it a older look that has grown on me, I ment to send you a favorite pic of my 52' to wish ya a happy 4th but still trying to figure out how to work this technology ya know. anyway I enjoy your vids and they inspire always look forward to watching them thank you.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. It's people like you (there seems to be a lot of us) that makes this thing fun.

Good one Mike, ride safe, Wayne from Windsor

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Thanks, great video.

@pacificmike9501

7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great information Mike 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Thanks a lot!!! Great video!!

@pacificmike9501

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I think I'm going to have to drill holes in my 72 ironhead bushings and grind a channel around connecting them with my Dremel, and put in grease zerks. Or maybe chuck them on my lathe when I get it running and make those grease channels.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure about your project, but, be careful.

When you said that it was enough about the barking dogs. They stopped. I think you are the next Gandalf!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Shhhhh. We don't claim positions higher than we diserve. We have to earn them throughout our lives.

My ‘74 shovelhead has that frame tube and the bushing still looks good. I’m really thinking of rounding up the parts to put a proper solo seat on it. Mostly because they look super cool.

@DG-hb8rh

3 жыл бұрын

Sure do put one on mine too !

@DG-hb8rh

3 жыл бұрын

Mean they sure do look cool on em.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I love it. Have fun.

Hello Mike! Wow that was my dads first harley a 52 hydraglide that he bought in panama,and, rode there.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. I bought "Babydoll" back in 1992. We've had a lot of fun and travelled a lot.

Ever try putting a bronze or brass bushing or bearing in the freezer for a day or 2 to make it a shrink fit? Works well for most applications, but you have to work fast so it don’t warmup when its 1/2 installed. Just an Food For Thought. Thanks, Mike & Cameraman Joe!!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I've done it lot.

WOW! You are on point with this video! Just what I was asking about not more than a week ago. This topic can quicker than I expected, and I can't thank you enough for this. Now, I've long felt that the rigid frame bikes with a solo seat look best aestheticslly than swingarm frames inn the older bikes. Granted, the solo seats are rather large and not very attractive to look at much of the time, they aren't very streamlined like the modern "springer" seats, but most likely WAY MORE FORGETTABL COMFORTABLE by comparison. I'm really wanting you try a seat post on my '75 but I'm not sure my frame is setup for it, the post hole on your panhead looks a bit larger than what I have on mine. I'll have to do some research on that one. Thank you so much for the education lesson on this. You've really given me something to think on and work toward if my bike can make the transition properly. Maybe a rigid conversion is in its future. We'll see.. 'Til next time, take care, my friend!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You didn't say what your "75 is. Is it an FX or an FL. If it's an FL, it came with the bushing already in place and a zerk fitting at about the halfway point on the right side of the seatpost part of the frame. All you'll need to do is lube it and install it.

@louisflege3741

3 жыл бұрын

My '75 is an FXE. It's been awhile since I've had the seat off to see what it looks like under there. If I can locate my manual it may be covered in there somewhere. Thank you for clarifying for the FL model.

Looking at your buddy springs. I had a set of chrome covers that screwed on to cover the bolts. Only pair I've ever seen, even in magazines.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Might have been for a springer front end (VL).

Great video. I need to check my post length and at same time I will check bushing condition.

@pacificmike9501

2 ай бұрын

Thank You. I use the chart in the service manual as a reference. But, whatever gives you the ride you're going for is what is correct. Mine never bottoms. I've been through some very rough situations, and it never bottoms.

@cariboo4x4

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@pacificmike9501I just bought a 1981 FLH 80. The bushing appears to be in mint condition from top view. Bike has low kms. No zerk though. Looks like it definitely needs grease though. I weight 210 and it bottoms out once in awhile. I unload at the bottom of a gravel road by highway. The bit of gravel has a couple rough spots. Doesn’t ever bottom out on highway. Yes really comfortable! It has the solo seat. I expect 11” is what I will be checking for. Thank you for replying so quickly.

@pacificmike9501

2 ай бұрын

"Bottoms out once in a while" is not necessary. You can add preload by adjusting the springs and not raising the seat. There is probably either a zerk fitting or at least the hole for one, behind the rear exhaust pipe on the frame seatpost, on the right side of the bike. If there is a hole and no fitting, check carefully. The hole should be a 1/16 NPT. That will take a standard old Harley zerk fitting.

Cool vid...

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

CAT wants a ride!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry. Sonia (My Siberian Husky) is rather territorial.

The Sherwood owls call softly across the moody moonlit skies, as creaking boughs call witness to their years. All rest & lie aslumber, soft battened from this night, while some ply Chopin softly in their ears, but 'the thing' goes 'bing' & startles, the creature from Fred's opus, hot rocks are dropped at 1 o'clock, flat panic, he is hopeless . . . But 'the thing' tells him it's Mike the bike, smoked denim from the West, with his greasy pole in a brand new hole, so his ride is just 'the best'. To English eyes this seems unwise, a bouncy spike just so, that thing breaks loose, you've shot y'goose, 'cos upwards it must go . . . (& as Cpl. Jones would say - 'They don't like it up-em Sir . . . they don't like it!') Stay safe out there : )

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

You know, there's a possibility you and I could put on quite a show. I'd be so honored. Thank You.

@loddude5706

3 жыл бұрын

Like 'There ain't nothin' like a frame' from Rodgered & Hammeredflat's 'Mike Pacific'? : )

Somebodies dog is going crazy Mike.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Not my dog. Neighbor's problem. Sorry 'bout that. They are nice neighbors though.

Howdy Mike, another DAY with temperatures in the "teens" Great day for Bill Paying, Paperwork, FILING, & YOU-TUBE Videos :-) COOP ..............................................

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, but it's going to warm up to 45 degrees. It's at 39 now and pouring rain. My dog has become a wimp like me and she's in the house. So much for being a weatherproof Husky.

Just a note. If you put the bushing in a lathe first, make sure it's running true and cut a thou or two off the diameter for about 1/8 inch long on the end that you put in first it will help align and cause it to press in evenly.

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Sounds a a very proper and correct approach. Thank You.

@arthurcgans8198

Жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 After almost 50 years as a machinist one learns a thing or two.

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

I've had the benefit of some wonderful machinists to help me. Thank You.

the whole geometry of the ride changes with the pogo stick ..... one of my shovels has it and both flatheads... i added length to my one pogo stick with a 3/8 - 24 coupling nut and some all thread.... the couple of extra inches let me open my springs up more and it is more comfy than I imagined...both feet still touch the ground...may do it on th eother 2 bikes some day it is an easy improvement

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I've done some odd ones too. That part disserves way more credit than it gets. I've gone off some bazaar unplanned jumps and never bottomed it. Thank You for your input. Have Fun.

Hi Mike! I hope you don't have to evacuate your home. I am praying for you.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. My place is fine. We were evacuated with the last major fires weeks ago. It's all good. You stay safe.

Love the dog comment, it was getting to me as well. 😎

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yah, well, my neighbors are so good, I hate to complain. We all actually like each other. It's really nice.

Good Morning Mr. Pacific! Nothing starts my Sunday morning off better than a nice hot cup of joe and watching my favorite west coast cat. Baby Doll is such a beautiful pristine machine, looking all sexy undressed for us on camera lol. While you were showing the install I was wondering if they make hydraulic seat posts and if they would be as comfortable, hmm gotta imagine someone would have at least tried it? Anyway, I'll be adding the last touch's to my mild build on my 02 Nigh Train today by installing a 95ci kit that I purchased from Zipper's Performance, little pricey but they were great with customer service, got my kit shipped within three day to my front door and they hone seasoned cylindres with forged or hypereutectic flat top pistons. Complimented with my S&S 79cc hads, S&S 510 cams this should put me right in the ballpark of 9.7:1 static and of course lead by a Daytona Twin Tech ignition module. Do you have any experience with these type pistons or any hidden secrets that'll help me out ? Well Mike, fall is rolling in, hope you are getting some good saddle time and enjoying yourself. I much appreciate all the detailed knowledge that you so kindly pay forward, it really is gold. Take care of yourself Mike, it's always a pleasure.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. And congrats on your cool stuff to do your project. Should be a real torquey combination. I did a bunch of 95 inchers. The big deal is really the cams, but you've gone way further, way cool. Of the twin cams, I really do like the 4" stroke of the 88/95 incher. I think the big deal with Hypereutectic pistons is their stability. Having used some, I just do what the manufacturer tells me. Fall rolls in in SoCal, and the riding really steps up. Summer is way hot and Fall and Winter are awesome. So is Spring. Summer has been brutal this year. Take care.

@getoffmygrass6974

3 жыл бұрын

Pacific Mike Thanks Mike, I really appreciate your input and thorough reply’s. It’s always a pleasure conversing with you.

Kool

@scottmcaninch6255

3 жыл бұрын

☮☯️

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

It looks to me like maybe a bird was eating ice cream. ANYHOO, I must admit that I knew nothing about adjusting seat posts and have been taking a pounding for years. I see now that a SEAT goes on top of the seat post! I will install one tomorrow and report back. BREATH EASY!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

So, like you've been riding on the post with no seat? Do you think that's too much information?

@mikevoll8822

3 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 Foot Boards, Youthful, Bendy Knees, while leaning over the handle bars has kept me pure! Thanks for the seat tip though.

As I recall there is cutout on the bottom of the seat post shaft that locks into the bottom frame hole so when you tighten the nut the seat post lower shaft cannot turn, you may want to make sure you seated your post properly.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. It's cool.

@louiscormier4015

3 жыл бұрын

Mike, just want to say I've enjoyed many of your videos, thanks. Do you have a email address that I could use to ask questions? I'd like to ask you a question concerning some tank repairs on a 52 PAN that I'm building from boxes of parts purchased in 83.

Hi Mike. Ice cream and kids 🙂. I don't have a rigid frame,but i can see now that it works fine with a seat post if it is adjusted right👍. You should be a teacher because u know how to xplain things👍. 🇸🇪 Kjell .

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. It really is a pleasure to know I've explained well enough. And yes, I'm a kid who loves ice cream, and motorcycles. In fact, to ride my motorcycle to get ice cream is ideal. I have found, they make ice cream all over this country and in Mexico and Canada. I've ridden to ice cream stores in a lot of places.

@kjellblomstrand2497

3 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 Yes i can just go for a Harleyride just to eat an ice cream on a sunny day 😎. But it have been rain past days here in Sweden and autum is not far away. 🇸🇪👍Kjell.

52 was during Korea !

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was. Sorry 'bout that.

Another top video, thanks Mike. But the big question for me is what flavour ice cream you had?😄👍 stay safe Mike.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

"So many flavors and such little time."

Great vid ..:)$$$$

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

I once saw some one making a custom chopper use a shaved down fork leg as a seat post on a frame that had no provision for this kind of stock seat post (it supposedly worked quite well)

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I could see that. Makes sense to me.

nice. Ive only seen the post seats from afar. I do like spring saddles when they are set up well with a proper spring rate. I rode an evil set up on a BSA chop that a friend had gotten. The seat wobbled from side to side very badly. Im not a big fan of banging on bushings if I can help it. You could probably get a nice even draw with a couple plates and a threaded rod. I did see that the post tube dig go all the way through. or is there a risk of damage that Im not aware of? or (probably most likely) "eh, the mallet works well enough" Im enjoying this stuff a lot

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it went in quite nicely.

Mike, just to mention that some, not sure if all seat posts had a certain position to coincide with the frame. Bottom internal nut has a flat side, same as the bottom of the frame.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, they have two step nuts. One goes in one direction. One goes in the other. The bottom one uses a lockwasher. It has a flat on the bottom and necks down going toward the frame. The inside one is flat on the top and necks down toward the frame hole. This keeps the rod centered, which it would do with only one nut, but that's the way they did it.

Yeah I’m not a small guy. I need one for a 295 guy

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

You'll need to do a little research and get creative. A big block Chevy valve spring at the top on the outside of the post may help.

Mike, thanks. You mentioned that your gonna do the kick starter, please, please don't leave it too long. I took off the cover on mine, and am now stuck. Help

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Sit tight. I'm ordering new gears for the Kickstarter on Tuesday. I'll have the parts this week. I'll do it. I try, you know.

freeze it... works better..lol also seal driver spot on...

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Okay. It went in perfectly.

Thank you for the seat post video. I didn’t realize what I had there on my 1947 74 ohv! Too bad for me I sold it in 1957.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I regret the loss of a couple of cars I've owned, but I usually just keep the bikes.

@ThePerfectSeason1972

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Barnes - ouch!

Thanks Mike for this video on the seat post. Where can you get the springs so that you can adjust it for the weight of the rider? I have a 1971 FLH and I weight about 240, when I'm riding and hit a bump the seat bottoms out.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

V-Twin in New York. It is also referred to as Tedd Cycle. Try to match and use the manual as a starting point. When you get it right, it won't bottom.