Such a nice setup. I love the sound of that release plate slamming into the clutch plates to lock it up.

@pacificmike9501

27 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!

Thanks Mike. It was great to visit.

@pacificmike9501

11 күн бұрын

Yes it was! I love you both.

I really enjoyed this series, Mike. As I mentioned in a comment some time ago, I wanted to install a mousetrap on my '72 FLH because, these old hands have been around the block a few times, and the idea of one-finger clutch is something I thought would be denied me because my bike was too new. Thanks to the suppliers you recommended, I've been slowly collecting the parts and now, I've seen a bike with the electric-start primary and newer style oil tank & battery box sitting on your stand with a mousetrap installed, so I know I can make it happen on mine. I was also having trouble finding a rear exhaust header that would fit around my kick starter, but those fellas with the mousetrap parts, they had that too. I picked-up a copy of the service manual you''re using as well. It's a shame all the manuals couldn't be as well put together as that one is. Thanks again for producing these videos. They're quite helpful, especially the little extras you do to make things better.

@pacificmike9501

26 күн бұрын

Wow! And you, make it all worth doing.

@MrBadgas

Күн бұрын

@@Mike--WA7QZR and there it is.

That's a good point about the personality or writing style of the manual writer coming through in a manual. Some people are just natural-born explainers.... Like a certain Mike I heard about on KZread :)

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

Thank You. We all like to be understood. Sometimes it takes quite an effort.

Thank you "Profeser" I love your simple but "clear" instructions.....We appreciate you very much....God bless you family and friends....

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

Thank You. We all need each other.

Used to love mousetrap on my pan. Your right when adjusted properly they are the slicked set up.

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

Yes indeed.

I buy a service manual for all my old motorcycles even my 2017 ultra classic. I did buy manuals for my old cars from the manufacture also. Thanks Mike. I don’t get tired of hearing it.

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

Thank You. I buy them on everything I own. They certainly make life better.

@grandroofing1604

29 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 thanks brother

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

I love that "T" truck.

Thanks Mike I have Mouse trap on my 48 FL with your videos.

@pacificmike9501

27 күн бұрын

Cool.

In addition to a factory service manual, get a factory parts catalog. I was skeptical about their value until I bought one. I can attest that I would not be without one now. They are very informative and very handy when you need parts. Most after market vendors have parts number cross reference charts. Additionally, it is often valuable to know the proper name for the part rather than the slang names.

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

Thank You. Well said.

Thanks guys always a pleasure, keep em coming.👌🏾

@pacificmike9501

27 күн бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@cameramanmike2072

Күн бұрын

👋🙂

I've only done this once for a friend of mine and I was surprised I had no idea what I was doing but I got to work and work good.. that was I guess one time I was lucky..

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

Nah, you're just a natural.

@MoeLarrycurly1

28 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 😁

Sat still for twenty years

@pacificmike9501

11 күн бұрын

Am I missing something?

Merci 👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@pacificmike9501

27 күн бұрын

Thank You.

@cameramanmike2072

Күн бұрын

😊

Thank you

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

You're welcome

@cameramanmike2072

Күн бұрын

👍🙂

A mike the 91 soft tale custom is on dead nut top tune and crome polished to a luster

@pacificmike9501

22 күн бұрын

I don't underdtand.

As one who has benefited from your earlier Mousetrap vid, I wish you had explained on this one how you set up the clutch lever and rod "1/4 inch from the chainguard" as the manual suggests for 65-67, unlike the simpler setup on the older ones.

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

I found that really didn't make a lot of sense. If you stand on your head and look past everything under the oil tank, you'll will probably come to the same conclusion I did. If you adjust the arm back all the way, it will not be able to go all the way to the starter motor. So just adjust that arm all the way back except for a little play in it before it starts to move forward.

@OldDog970

29 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 *LOL* that's more or less what I did. Flashlight and contortionist move to even see the lever, so I put it way back, got the rod hooked up, then teased the lever forward til it all coordinated. Broke all the "rules" in the process, but it works more or less like yours. Great channel, Mike, I love your vids and learn something from every one!

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

I find that once I get it right, I do it again and again and I develop a feel for it all over again. And, it just gets better.

Hello Mike and Mike Happy Father’s Day to you all

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

Thank You and Happy Father's Day to you.

@cameramanmike2072

Күн бұрын

👋🙂

A hears a pick of the 91 soft tale custom that is on top tune

Hmm, a 'Harley Varmint' eh? - heavily sprung 'Mouse-trap' clutch servo, whole bike sprayed in a 'can't-see-me-suit' of non-gloss Dormouse Grey, & yet sporting a mechanical siren of operatic proportions. What on Earth were they trying to sneak up on!?! Windy day here in Sherwood . . . I blame my diet : )

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

As the story goes, it was purchased from a Harley dealership by the Marine Corps and used as a Military Police unit. It is O.D. Green. My interest was mainly to install a proper clutch in it that functions smoothly and is back to stock. Mission accomplished.

@cameramanmike2072

Күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤

❤️ u

@pacificmike9501

11 күн бұрын

Thank You. Lets keep it simple.

Nice!🤙

@pacificmike9501

25 күн бұрын

Thank You.

Make sure you adjust that primary chain slack correctly!

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

Okay.

Surely the term mouse trap is self explanatory Cameraman Mike

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

He just wanted to hear it and thought other people might too.

@MicahBell_1860

29 күн бұрын

First time I heard that expression when I was 15 @pacificmike9501 I figured I wouldn't like to get my fingers caught in it. Happy trails, Cowpoke

@markanthony6092

28 күн бұрын

Surely there are younger generation of people that are getting into the older bikes that do not understand why they call it a mousetrap Mr @MicahBell_1860 know-it-all.

@MicahBell_1860

28 күн бұрын

If you read the comments between Mike & I you would see that I understood that when I first heard the term at 15 years of age @markanthony6092 Young enough for you?

@cameramanmike2072

Күн бұрын

Hello viewers and commenters , hopefully subscribers. Yes I was getting an explanation from pacific Mike for some of the viewers that might not understand why it is nicknamed that. Harley Davidson parts have all kinds of nicknames and I think it would be nice to know why they are called that by an original old school biker and mechanic like my best friend pacific Mike. Thank you for understanding and I hope to hear from you again....OH and Thank you very much for watching the show 👍🙂

Is it just me or you guys gives a like before even watch his videos?😅

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

Thank You.

@cameramanmike2072

Күн бұрын

👍🙂💯❗

… I used to work for A Action Plumbing in Lawndale my good friend Whitey showed me his beautiful golden 65 Pan Dresser last year made sits at his garage…

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

I lived in Hermosa many moons ago. I do remember Lawndale well. Southbay was awesome. I worked at Dick's Cycle in Long Beach. A bunch of other places too. It was back in the dark ages.

@Goldwing1

29 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 I was born in Hermosa Beach remember that old hospital it got torn down… Dick Allen had a shop on Artesia Blvd I’ll never forget them Cobra Trike and Loco Motion lol

@Goldwing1

29 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 I was mowing the lawn and witnessed this Triumph Chopper with Zig Zag logo However this biker went 90+ mph he crashed into Corvair Van that cut him off on left turn it was very bloody scene on Aviation Blvd I remember Dick Allen helped push his chopper to my neighbor’s yard. This is something I would never forget.

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

Yep, we could sit in Hennesey's and go over it all. Okay, I can tell, you prefer the Poopdeck. Most of those people lived real hard and didn't last real long. Canned Heat would come down and hang out at the pier. This could go on for a while...Wino Bill designed the gooseneck frame...Phase III belt drives, Phil Ross, SuperMax

@Goldwing1

29 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 Someday I plan to travel to San Diego my friend owns 62 pan you probably know him… We can hang out at the rock store I hope my bike could make it to Vancouver where my son lives

Hi Mike, Thanks for all the content. Love your videos, really helpful. Can I ask you a questions please. I ride a 1981 FXWG completely stock and very clean bike. But have been offered a trade on a similarly immaculate 1956 Panhead. I wonder if there would be a world of difference in the amount of care and maintenance the Pan would require over my Shovel?

@pacificmike9501

26 күн бұрын

No, but it is different. You will learn to tune well, so you can start it easily. 56 is a good Panhead. It has an 0-ring intake manifold that mounts better than a late shovel. It has Timken bearing lower end, which is just like your shovel. They're both loveable critters. They both have cheapo, poor hydraulic lifters that could be changed for better stuff. We could go on. They're just different. I would definitely put a belt primary hidden in the panhead tins. I would definitely install a 12volt electrical system in the Panhead. The Panhead is 25 years older.

Are you the guy who came and bought my 45 tanks in Darien?

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

Nope.

Mike -- did you ever have or work at a shop in San Luis Obispo , I enjoy your videos , I am building a 1948 Pan

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

Yes, I went out of business in 2010. 48 Panhead is a thing of beauty.

I have always wondered why the 58 model year wasn't included in the 59-69 factory manual? I have the 48-57 and the 59-69 but no 58 manual. Do you know Mike? My guess would be it is a stand alone manual. Don't know if you are a father but if you are happy Father's day. I have 5 adult children and 5 grandchildren, with 2 great grandchildren. Later my friend.

@pacificmike9501

29 күн бұрын

Happy Father's Day to you! I have a Godson and his kids are my Great Godsons. I have a wonderful Stepdaughter. How I got so fortunate to have such beautiful and kind people for family is beyond me. I love being introduced as "The Godfather." I have no idea why there is no 58 book. I remember looking at those new things with shocks attached to the frame and swingarm. My dad just stood there and drooled. 11 years later, I built a 58 Sportster.

In the past I attended numerous Rip’s BAD ride. Are they ever going to have the RIP’s BAD ride again?

@pacificmike9501

27 күн бұрын

I have no idea.

Hey Mike, I have a 79 shovel with rotary top trans, could a mousetrap be used on this application? Thanks 🤘

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

You'll probably need to modify a clutch arm and use a clutch with coil springs. But, you'll have to see as you go.

@terrymassey7619

28 күн бұрын

@pacificmike9501 Thanks Mike! Appreciate all you do!

RTFM and LTPM 🙂

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

I'm uneducated. I don't know what you mean.

@cameramanmike2072

Күн бұрын

🤔

Is it possible to put the old mouse trap clutch on a 1997 heritage Springer?

@pacificmike9501

28 күн бұрын

That Evo has a diaphragm spring clutch. The mousetrap and the diaphragm spring would be very difficult to time together and synchronise.

@jenkins1979

28 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 thank you

I chopper wired my 95 sportster put points in it sparkplug has fire but won't start do u use the mark or the advance timing mark to set static timing and which lobe small one ore big one it's electric

@pacificmike9501

25 күн бұрын

Small lobe is #1 (front cyl.) Set timing with ign. cam held in advance position with advance timing mark on flywheel.

@bennygregory2629

25 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 ty hope this helps me

@bennygregory2629

25 күн бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 do I need to take ignition cam cover to make sure it's in the right spot for the advance timing and piston at tdc

@pacificmike9501

25 күн бұрын

Yes. I believe you also need a service manual.

Wtf 67 i was 3❤️ u

@pacificmike9501

11 күн бұрын

I was older.

Mike is it a dum idea to rid my bike from Oklahoma to long Beach cal wear I was born to tack cear of a little infraction jail so I can go to work driving a big truck yours senserley Kenneth William cole 🎉

@pacificmike9501

22 күн бұрын

Sounds like a legal issue, not something for me. I'd hate to give you bad advice.

@WaldoHiding

12 күн бұрын

Rock On