That moment when you realize that you have been doing things the hard way for years.....oh, the things you learn on the internet. Thanks Mike.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. And, it happens to all of us.

The Rob Ross of Shovelheads.. He just makes watching a joy.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Mike your a natural born teacher. Very clear and easy to understand. Keep the Shovelhead videos coming. Love it.

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words.

Yes Pure Gold... I agree 110%...make life easier for Me... Thank you for being there Sir

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Glad to be of service.

Three months later it’s still amazing how much pleasure such a simple thing can provide.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thank you.

Don’t listen to they nay sayers. You’ve helped a ton of people. Your help is even worth more than the monetary gain from KZread. Thanks for helping me build a parts box slab shovel!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

And I appreciate you too.

Thanks Mike! My spring is on order, I now know how easy this job is. I'm totally confident I can do this!

@pacificmike9501

10 ай бұрын

Glad to help

Man your videos are so relaxing to watch,even if I never work on a Harley I still appreciate the time and effort you put into the content

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Great video Mike ! Re-installing the spring was driving me crazy ! Then boom ! I watched your video.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Removing the leg stop, and pushing the leg forward to release spring tension was exactly what I needed to see. Knew there had to be a better way, and was not surprised my KZread search found a Pacific Mike video with that perfect tip and clear instruction. Thanks Mike!

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Great service explanation! Awesome looking motorcycle!! Thanks for the post!

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

this channel is gold man

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

What a compliment! Thank you. We're going slowly forward. More to come.

Thanks for this - very easy to follow and helpful

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Mike: Awesome video. I did this service with your instruction today on my ‘76 Shovelhead Super Glide. I can’t believe I waited this long... what a difference!

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you.

Excellent instructions and thank you for mentioning showing caution dealng with the spring I learned by getting bit. I am going to share this video with a friend who doesn't service his kickstand he seems to oddly enjoy a bungee cord and I hope he fixes his kickstand. Thank you for promoting safety I appreciate it.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! No fun getting hurt.

Very simple procedure, takes 5 minutes and what a difference it makes. No more prying at the spring with a screwdriver. Thanks Mike, powerful stuff, keep the great videos coming! Best channel on old Harley-Davidson's out there on the web!!

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Cool! Glad it worked for you.

Glad I ran across your videos👍 the jiffy stand spring on my old Shovelhead kicked my ass.

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

I learned the hard way. You'll mend. Thank you.

Thank you Mike - got a NOS kickstand for my '81 - nice to know I won't have to stretch the spring to make the swap. Great camera and sound as always, thanks for all your videos - this one probably saved me from doing something stupid. Thanks again!

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

We all had do it wrong until it clicked in how it worked. Thank You

Thanks for the awesome insight and instruction. I'll do that procedure to my Ultra tomorrow.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Cool

First time I ever heard of this. GREAT VIDEO!.. I Have not serviced mine in 40 years and because of that, I am afraid to take it apart.

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

You funny. Take it apart, carefully and easily. Clean it and put it back together.

Thanks Mike. I have watched many of your videos. I have a 1979 superglide 80ci. This is my first Harley I have been riding since I was 7 years old. I am 58 now. I like to do my own mechanical work. It’s the only way to know how it works and keep costs low. Take care.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. More to come. I think it's either in your blood or it's not. You repair it and maintain it to save money and get closer to it.

Can't tell how many times I have fought with that spring . Thanks good lesson

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Hi. We call them a sidestand here in Australia. Another Good informative lesson. Thanks.

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Harley says, "Jiffy Stand."

Your a clever bloke mate great vids with lots of solid tips, keep it up

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. We try and we hopefully, get better.

Great tip, I have been wanting to do this for a while, nice video to do this

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you found it helpful.

I like the double anderson pegs !

Thanks again for another great video Mike. I had that same kickstand on my 76 FLH when I got it. The bike has a slight rake and extended tubes so the previous owner put that type of stand on it that didn't have the heel piece on it so whenever I wanted to put the stand down I had to reach down and grab it with my hand. I got tired of that so I tried an experiment. I got a stock kickstand knowing that the bike would lean over too far due to the shorter length. I took the stop off and dropped a piece of thin flat stock in there so it was between the shaft and the mount. That kept the stand from going up too far and causing the bike to lean over too far. That way I could let the stand down with my foot. I wondered how long it would last but forgot about it until I saw this video. That was almost twenty five years ago and it still works great. I hope you are enjoying yourself and getting to do some things you like while helping the rest of us. May God bless you.

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thank You.

Using your tips on my 51. Thanks Mike

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm pleased that you liked it.

Next oil change I'll do the jiffy stand service, it will be a first for me! thanks for the video.

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

It's an easy service, kickstand works much better, and it lasts way longer. Be careful with that spring. Thank you for watching.

You just turned this into a peave for me too. Not much different than my 04 Softail, and I'll be doing this today. I've been tired of this squeaking thing for a while now. Thanks for showing how easy this is P Mike!

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

It's funny, but that video is because I can't stand other people's squeaky kickstands. Thank you for eliminating another annoyance.

THANK YOU...for sharing. Enjoyed.

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Thanks! Very straight forward and helpful.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Very nice job Sir.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Thanks Mike ,you saved my day

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Cool.

Thank you my Friend, Great Video instructions

@pacificmike9501

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like it.

Thanks Mike , I knew you would have a less stressful way to attach the spring 🤣

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Any other way gets real dangerous real fast.

Great job, you are correct, keep em clean , can be a bad day if it’s stiff. Great job. Brothers forever 🇨🇦

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

As usual, well done.

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Hey Mike. Jus luv your videos. Changing the jiffystand spring today. Thank you. Hauled home from Pennsylvania to Boston area March 2017 (in 10 degree weather) a black 1984 early model Harley FXRT. Under 12,000 miles. Been working on it since then. I replaced laced (21" front) to used 9 spoke (19") and rear laced to 9 spoke (16" both) with new tires and had a shop set endplay. New progressive springs, fork seals, oil, and greased steering stem bearings. New speedo drive. New switches thru the bars, new Le Pera sport seat, and seat latch which was missing Probably got the last NOS from Black Cat Harley in NC). Made my own seat hold down strap from coated cable and ring terminals. New performance Machine 4 piston front caliper. Waiting on a Rox Speed riser to measure for all new cables. I'm 5'5.5" tall and 120 lbs so I need a few adjustments to feel comfy. Lol. I've replaced rotted circuit breakers and got after market turn signal lights. It had none. Wiring from the circuit breaker panel to the back done with a little bit of marine heat shrink. I'll be rewiring and reconfiguring length and placement under left side of the gas tank the rest with Deustche connectors cuz the old connectors were inside a long gone fairing and not waterproof. Right now it's a rat's nest but I'll be keeping original color coding on everything. Got beefy chrome chain adjusters. The lollypops were bent and worn and kinda flimsy. Had to weld repair the primary cover. Evidently someone tried to torque the drain plug and cracked it. Retapped and works fine. You can't see the repair as it faces down. Also had to helicoil the one long screw on that cover which was stripped. It torqued up fine. Cleaned the chain with some kerosene. Chain and sprocket are good. New air filter, plugs and wires in the wings waiting for the moment of truth. Last thing would be purchase of a 2 piston rear caliper and readjust chain before the moment of truth when I turn the key. Can't thank guys like you enough for your helpful videos. I've never worked on big scoots before. At almost 66 I find garage time enjoyable, satisfying, peaceful. Thanks again Mike. As we say in Bostin, you're wikked awsome.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you, and, it sounds like you're getting ready for Spring. That RT is a great road bike. Have fun.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Just a little sidenote for you. FXR's are awesome. The coolest thing is of course, the chassis. Very few people take the time to align that frame. It's in your service manual and I've done it a lot. It makes a tremendous difference in handling, which is what that bike is all about.

In a word, awesome.

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Nice video, thanks.

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

Thank You.

I've always slip a small section of automotive heater hose on the leg wherever it makes contact with the frame or peg knuckle...or wherever to keep down the rattles...now I use this clear tubing I found at the homeless deport and you can't even see it. Change it out every time you service the jiffy stand...just part of ownership with early model and mid century vehicles 2wheels or 4. Mike I like your methodology!

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. And a great suggestion.

Great video!!!!!!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Another good tip ,thank you

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Thank you.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

And it only took a "jiffy" to explain it. Don't you love that name for a KICKSTAND. Good job Mike.

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. It's cool old trivia.

@bobb.9152

4 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 ,Mike you and me are old trivia. 😊

Man that sure is a pretty scooter brother! I really love the Knuckleheads! I've said that though! It would be a dream bike for me! It's cool how you take the time to show people what your doing! No speeding up the videos or turning off the camera why you loosen up bolts or whatever! At least the 2 or 3 vids I've seen! But I subscribed brother! Even if you don't per say work on a Ironhead or anything! Just interesting to see and learn!

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I love it all. We work on whatever needs work. Don't have any Sportsters around at the moment. One of my buddies has a '69 that's awesome. I had a '58. Just haven't had one around lately.

I've been using lithium grease on the kick stand for near 50 years. It attracts and holds much less crud than waxy grease and stands up to heat better. If you use the spray can type, then hit it from the top before washing your bike (as a flush), then a quick shot after washing. Give it a wipe after the solvent flashes out and Bob's ur uncle.

@pacificmike9501

11 ай бұрын

Thank You.

great! thanks

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Son of a *****%%%%! This old dawg learned a new trick! Good job!!!!!

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thank you.

Well hell Mike, what a simple task, but it never occurred to me to take the nut off to clean the jiffy stand. I always just waste too much brake cleaner spraying down into the stand and cramming a rag in there afterwards with a screw driver to clean it. My old method doesn't do a very good job, waste brake cleaner and makes a hell of a mess. Silly how we as humans can miss the obvious sometimes (most of the time for me). So now I know how to clean the jiffy stand and maybe more importantly, how to change a busted jiffy spring without pinching my fingers. Thanks for vid. Please keep them coming.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Too many people have been hurt by springs. We'll bring out more stuff as time allows. Thank you for watching and responding.

@priceamp

5 жыл бұрын

Speaking of springs, would really like to see how you assemble brake shoes on older brake drums with those huge springs. Another area where one can really hurt themselves. I'm sure you have a trick or two on this one.

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Not a difficult task. I was, of course, raised on drum brakes, and I have an annoying squeak coming from the front brake on my Panhead. Hopefully, we'll get to it soon.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Another great video. BUT! I almost didn't recognize you. Where's the denim shirt? I thought you were using a stunt double for a minute. I was sincerely joking about the first part - I'm hooked on your station and greatly appreciate all the insight you've gained the hard way that you share so easily. Thanks a lot. Something simple like those 1/4-20 alignment pins make a huge difference.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You. That is an early video of ours. If you go to our KZread Homepage and click on "videos," there are over two hundred of them.

Enjoyed ✌🌴☮

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Mike, thanks for the easy to understand videos; always good, informative stuff! ... I noticed the footpeg that is attached directly to the frame under the primary cover..is this a custom-made bracket or are they available from an aftermarket vendor?

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You. That is the original floorboard mount. Reproductions are available from V-Twin in New York, also known as Tedd Cycle.

I LIKE THEBOX END ANC D SPRAY GREESE BRAKE PARTS CLEANER

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Okayfine.

HOWDY Mike, Jiffy-Stand, Kick-Stand, SIDE-PROP, Adjustment & SERVICE Thanks ... COOP .......................................

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

I just didn't want to listen to everyone's stand squeak anymore. It irritates me. And, I'm hard to irritate.

Awsome. Really enjoy watching your videos. I love the old harleys. What bike lift do you use in your shop and would you buy it again if u needed another one or go with a different one? Thanks

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like our videos. Thank you for watching. Sorry, but not taking part in any surveys at this time.

@TheRustyGarageandHomestead

5 жыл бұрын

Pacific Mike no biggie. Just wondering what lifts you use. They look nice and look like they work good. I'm needing to purchase a bike lift and not sure what to get. There's a lot of them on the market.

I *believe* the spring is attached to the leg on the wrong side. it should come in from the front?

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Try again.

I wish I had 1/2 of your cool. Is a Twinkie sidestand the same? I know the Twinkie has a 'ride-off ' stand, in case a rider forgets to put it up, which I can testify works great. But after 20 years , I just been squirting wd-40 on it, but it deserves better.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

I think yours may be a little different. Shouldn't be too tough.

I did mine a couple weeks ago and it didnt really need it....I guess it’s a sickness of mine too!

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

You bet. The point is, to maintain things before they "need" attention.

Mike, any idea what would make the kickstand not stop going forward when everything is together? Is there an over travel notch possibly worn out?

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Something is wrong. Maybe the leg stop is broken, worn, or loose.

@mattnesbitt6633

2 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 yes sir, that was it. Leg stop is wommped out not doing it’s job. Thanks man!

my spring is too long .....I think ....when the kick stand is up it wobbles and hangs down a little . Is there a good supplier of the correct spring ?

@pacificmike9501

6 жыл бұрын

Alot of suppliers make them. Harley used them in different lengths for different models. Your best bet is a genuine Harley specific to your model.

I saw another video that recommended connecting the spring hook on the backside of the jiffy stand loop hole. There wont be a great deal of resistance and I don't think it makes contact like I believe the spring and your jiffy stand is making in your video. Nevertheless, the way you did it will still work.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

It always has. Different fork legs (bunch of different manufacturers) have different bends (even slightly), the tabs can be different, what works for you is what works. I don't make the rules.

Iv found on my 87 FXRC that the holes for the pins have been rounded out leaving a lot of slop! The thing hangs low and need to repair it, im wondering the best way of doing it. All i can think of is have a welder fill the holes in properly and redrilling the holes? I'm pretty green but am working my ass of to square this bike away because i truly love it. Any info would be great an thanks for the content!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

You have a great Harley model. No wonder you're going to the effort. I'd have to see it. The FXR's have a kind of funky kickstand. But, I'm sure it can be repaired. I can't quite envision the problem. But, a creative welder is always an asset.

@Junior-fd8ux

3 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 Thank you for your info and i appreciate the kinds word about my bike. My fathers best friend bought it new and put a HD Springer front end on it in the early 90s. I know that's a pretty unorthodox FXR front end but it rides great and looks great..to me anyway lol. Thanks Mike. Love the channel!

hello Mike.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Hello.

I installed a brand new spring on my shovelhead. Used the same method. Only now the stand sags even more than it did with the 40+ year old spring. Any thoughts Mike?

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Some springs are just not made well. If you can, an original is best, but hard to find. Sometimes the jiffy stand leg itself is a poor replacement for the original.

@josephcivita1450

2 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 good advice. Thank you Mike for taking the time to respond. You're certainly a wealth of knowledge and a decent guy

I have an 06 sportster 1200, does not have a top screw, only a bearing and basically a cotter pin holding it in with the spring. I bought a cycle gear new spring and it won’t stay retracted, basically gotta hold it in place to park bike… annoying but guessing I need a Harley made spring?

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid a great number of aftermarket kickstand springs have done this to a lot of us. Some products are good and some aren't.

@jacobo9611

2 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 copy thanks for the quick reply, headed to Harley now. Good video fyi, I’ll have to checkout more later

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@jacobo9611

2 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 it was the spring, the chrome aftermarket from cycle gear is not the same as they list

copper grease?

@pacificmike9501

4 жыл бұрын

Okay

Need to learn to use the box end won't slip and damage chrome

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Box end chips chrome off. Do it how you do

Why wouldn't you use your ratchet end?

@pacificmike9501

5 жыл бұрын

When tightening or loosening chrome bolts, the twelve point end of your wrench can chip the chrome. Old habit. May not bother you, but customers are really pleased when their bike comes back as near perfect as possible. Also, must use highest quality tools for a perfect fit.

Hi Mike!, my jiffy stand on my low mile 2003 Heritage softail rotates too far forward, past the stopper, the big nut is tight, the spring feels a little weak, once its in the slot, I can lean the bike over, but a lot of the time when I just go to kick my stand forwards, it keeps going, wth! lol any info is greatly appreciated, Bro! Thx!

@pacificmike9501

11 ай бұрын

I can't really see it, but you can buy the individual parts. Here's where you're really best buying genuine parts from the dealer.

@porcupinebob7907

11 ай бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 Ya, I found it on HD's site, exploded views, its a Bracket #33630-00A...ordered it last night lol