Glad you're back...kinda missed ya, she's looking good Mike

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Glad to be back.

@caseykelso1

3 жыл бұрын

Ya, he is our top 5 channels we look for 1st !

You're too cool for school Mike I just love your attitude and your outlook really awesome

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

You were missed. I really enjoy your build. I have learned so much watching your video's.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Well yah. You are awesome.. I hope I see you on the road. God bless you and your family.good bless you

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

THANK YOU...for sharing. Watched and very much enjoyed.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Keep keeping on Mike... we need more folks like you dude. Peace

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Backatcha. Because that goes both ways.

We missed you Mike. Glad everything is good and can't wait for the next video.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. More to come.

Looking good Mike! Can’t wait for the motor to go in. Rawhide....herd ‘em up, move ‘em out! Thanks Mike and cameraman Mike.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Yay mike(s)! Really enjoy watching this and learning. Hope you gentlemen have a great day!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

Good to see you back Mike. Another fine video, which goes without saying .thank you. Stay safe and ride safe .

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Jeez, I could watch and listen as you dug a ditch with a spade, my friend. "Mike's Garage TV" ! The best there is, anywhere.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Love Following Along Mike. Thanks for taking the time to video.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

calmest instructional vids online....thanks for sharing

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Glad you like it.

It was really good hearing your voice again and most of all, seeing some more upgrading on the bike. Like the ole saying goes.......you don't realize how much you miss something or someone until they're gone. This whole project bike just seems to be rolling along nice and smoothly. Looking forward to the next episode. Thank you Mike & glad life is good with you. Life is good here also, now that you're back.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank You.

Front end came out fabulous ..

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Not done yet. A few more touches, then refinement. But thanx. I'm lovin' it.

@charlottesantafe1709

3 жыл бұрын

Lord, It's lovey-dovey

That motorcycle is turning out so cool!! Can’t wait to see it. ✌️

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I'm enjoying the details.

Good morning Mr Pacific, such a pleasure when one of your new video's pop up. Mock up is looking fantastic, this is really going to be a handsome scooter. I find it amazing that the mind allows us to vault certain images or memories that mean so much to us and with 30 plus years of planning this build, you finally get to pull those ideas out of the safe. My grandfather, Edward Sullivan, God rest his soul, who was a WWII Pearl Harbor Veteran used to tell me the most amazing stories growing up, while kids were being read "The three Billy goat Gruff" I was getting cool details of the Battleship he traveled on in the Pacific. Towards the end, he started developing Alzheimer's, forgetting our names and who we were but you could see it in his face that he knew we were important people in his life. Point is, during his last weeks here on this earth he'd pretty much had forgotten it all except when it came to the time he spent in the Navy and was sharper than a Katana blade with intricate details. The stories were amazing but it was the joy in his face and the fact that this was a way for me to connect with him to let him know that though we now seem like stranger's, I was able to remind him of times in his life before my father was even born. This solidified his empty thoughts and brought so much joy to him because though he believed I was his grandson, I was able to prove it in the moment and bring him comfort during an ending of confusion. None of us know what the future holds in store but we got today and I'm happier than a tornado in a trailer park when you share those memories that mean so much to you in your life with us. So I hope that when you dig in your vault to share those memories with us, that it takes you back to a simpler and happy time in your life. You have paved the way for younger Jedi's such as myself and have inspired thousands with your wisdom, that in itself is a miracle sir. I'm happy to hear that all is well in your life and for what it's worth the fact that you still kickstart your bikes is nothing short of badass. You make a positive difference in this world Mike, so please take care of yourself and take comfort in knowing that you are more than a California cool dude, you're an inspiring Legend who's name will be remembered for generations to come.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Your relationship with your grandfather is something truly special. The communication that transends the spoken word is something people usually miss. But you've shared it with someone special. Obviously, you too are special. We all make up the world and each puts their part in. We all should strive to be a positive influence. Your kindness carries quite a distance. See you out on the road.

This is some good information about the older springer

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

It's old information. We're just dusting it off and going for iit again. Glad you like it.

Bro I love your pod. A cool dude. Thank you bro.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

Best subscription on my list! Thanks for another great video.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Such a cool classic motorcycle!

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

It will be a while. But yes, I'm hoping for a cool and classic motorcycle.

you wouldn't think it, but that front tire alone makes this bike look SO much better.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Coming along nicely , thanks for sharing that.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Glad everything is good Mike. Enjoying the videos

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

You made my Friday! Glad you're back at it!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Another brilliant video , glad you're back.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Glad you enjoyed it.

Good to see you again, I was beginning to worry something might have happened. Glad "life is good".

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I hope all is well with you.

I think that’s going to be one cool unique bike ( build to your taste and likings) keep it up mike and we’ll see you on the Road

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. We'll get there.

that bike is really coming together. looking good.

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You. It will, once I get back to it.

Looking great !! Very interesting build !

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

thanks for showing and telling sooo much history. and how to work on the bikes. thanks.edwinstarr21

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You

Glad you're doing well! Good to see you back

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I hope all is well with you.

Thanks sir for the videos,I have enjoyed them,maybe ill come back later,take care

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. And, please do.

Another great video, Mike--thank you! Btw, those brass risers and tree look great.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Glad you're back as well Mike. You spoke of the right/left side front brake level placement and it reminded me of something you and your viewers might appreciate. Back in the early 70z, I read this article I believe written by a Neurologist who was a motorcyclist, and had strong feelings AGAINST the switching over to the foot shift lever to the left. He claimed that it was NATURAL for the brain to clutch with the left hand and shift with the right foot, and conversely, the rider was forcing the brain to work against itself by shifting with left foot and clutching with the left hand. I was drag racing my 72 Sportster at the time, and my street bike was a pre-unit Triumph, so I found this interesting. Some of the younger folks might not realize that in 1973 for a motorcycle to be sold in the U.S., the shift lever had to be on the left. Hopefully you, and or someone does as well. Thank you for another great video. SARGE. Oh, and I'm thinking Black and Ivory would go well on the tins. I know that whatever color/colors you choose will be perfect. I think Harley offered this on the late 30z VL ???

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yah, I'm going to do something very simple for paint. It's in my head and will spill onto the tanks and fender when the time comes. Here's one for you. Years ago, I used to ride with a buddy of mine who was slightly older than me. This was about 35-40 years ago. He was strictly an Indian rider. And, his Indians flew. They were traditional in that he ran a left hand throttle and and a right hand shifter. Of course, he had a left foot clutch. This guy won slow races and was really an awesome rider. But, he swore up and down, Indian had it right and everyone else had it wrong.

@t.s.racing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike for the reply, great story. Thank you.

Man I really dig take on bikes.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

Looking good Mike...Slow and Steady the way it needs to be !

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I am having fun.

I think we need Pacific Mike merchandise! I want a "And There It Is!" or a "See You Out on The Road." Shirt or stickers or something

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I think you're right. We've been discussing it. Too many things to take care of at the moment.

man that wheel looks cool on the springer ! good to see you back and that life is good :)

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. And it's great to hear from you.

Massive project Pacific Mike , a Great Big beautiful Harley ☝️

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

Nice to see you back Mike👍

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Keep up the great work Mike and God Bless you

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Love it! Thank u sir for your knowledge

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank You.

'Twenty days & twenty knights, all clanging in the trees, three weeks gone is far too long, the forest's on it's knees. We need our sunshine from the West, beyond the setting sun, & from that land, we need the Mikes, to show us how it's done. For sat here counting squirrels, as their nuts they swiftly stuff, like drying paint, it's rather quaint, but I think I've had enough . . .' (Sherwood 10/2020 - on lockdown since March & duckdown since breakfast. Glad you're back : )

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

And, I'm so glad you're back. And I have missed you're artwork. Thank You.

Hello Mike and nice to see and hear u again 👍. Here in Sweden it is getting colder and the car is coverd in ice this morning. And i put the bikes away for the winter. But there are always somthing to do on the bikes🙂. Nice to see the front wheel on the project. Bye for now. Kjell"the swede" 🇸🇪.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you. Enjoy your winter builds.

Looking great Mike, lovin the build! I was afraid u might have the virus! Good to have ya back! Keep on keepin on brother!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

I appreciate you, Mike. Not only do I learn a lot , (not that I can do much),but your approach to it all is so relaxing and happy.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! Thank You.

Glass of Pinot, old bikes, and Pacific Mike on the mic! ✌🏼

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Rosie. I do miss living in the wine country.

That is going to be one sweet ride Mike.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I'm planning it that way.

Glad to see a video this morning. Been to long. Glad your back

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. More to come.

Good to see you back.Found that with foot clutch and hand shift,brake lever on the left made more sense,on an incline it’s easier to hold when not in conflict with the throttle,if that makes any sense.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Sure it does. It also has a lot to do with what you get used to.

Looks great Mike!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

It's looking good, making it yours takes time. Most people don't understand that. I do. I never thought about offsetting the hub for alignment, guess your never to old to learn!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

It's an old method. With all the crazy wheel changes in the last decade, we had to learn all kinds of crazy things.

So glad to see a new video! I was starting to wonder if you were ok, good to hear life is good

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

You bet. And, wishing you the same.

Glad to see you back making videos! I think watching this build is going to help me get through the long northeastern winter.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

It will certainly take that long.

Great to see your fit and healthy mate . The bikes looking great mate

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. and Thank You. I hope you're well.

@tristanbuckoke9121

3 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 doing great here in South Australia. Take care mate

Welcome back Mike 😀. Great video coverage on the front end Mike, we are looking forward to your next video. Ride safe my friend.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. You too.

Good to see you back brotha! Always enjoy the videos!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Really like the brake drumfrontendwheel Look. 🤪👍

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It's quite a combination, but rebuild parts all available.

@JamesJohnson-ny3xz

3 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 Green

That Springer is a Class Act 😳

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

One piece at a time, coming along nice. 🤘 Edit: lol i can't wait and see your pipe choice.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both! Thanx.

I know this is a little off topic but, could you do a short video explaining the saddle bags on your yellow knuckle? Are they custom? I’ve never seen saddle bags on a traditional chopper that I’ve actually liked, UNTIL NOW! You’re the man! Keep up the inspiring work you do!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it warrants a video. But, they're bags for a horse. They go under the seat and over the pipes. They're tied to the frame, so they don't fly up at a hundred miles an hour and hit me in the back. The pipes have exhaust pipe heat shields I cut to fit so the bags don't get hot. Thank You. I hope this helps.

missed you boss, shes coming together nicely !

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. and Thank You.

Glad your back!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

3 weeks Mike, 3 whole long weeks, had to buy a bunch of valium while you were laying on the beach with a pinacolada and umbrella, please warn us in advance next time LOL, Glad to see you're back

@davemetz7368

3 жыл бұрын

Liked your response to Mike being MIA !!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. That wasn't quite the story, but I liked it.

“At whatever speed I select” 👍

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Yah, well. Some things can't be helped. I just like to choose my options.

Thanks for doing these video's mike. Reminds me of being in the garage with my dad and his buddies when i was small. Have a good one !

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@whatyoumakeofit6635

3 жыл бұрын

Mike, recently ive run into timken bearings that were not made in the u.s.a. . Have you run into that situation? Anyhow, its something too keep an eye out for. I wouldn't put faith in foreign made timken bearings.

Everything is coming along looks great thanks for all your hard work

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. It's fun.

Great work Mike, missed ya

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks!

I’m really loving the way the bike is gradually coming together now Mike. Love the way nothing fazes you. Also stoked about the choice of motor, oh and those gas tanks, fantastic choice, will give the bike a real vintage look when fitted.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Im loving it Mike

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

I really love the look of the front end!!! That early springer with the drum brake looks fantastic. I have a spool on my knuckle and want to change it up just like that!! Looks great!!!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. I've done it enough, but, foot clutch and no front brake is okay, unless you're riding around San Francisco.

Glad to see you back, kicking and the bike is looking beautiful, love how that front end is looking.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both! Thank You.

Really good to see your okay. The build is looking good. Maybe you could find a brake lever for the right side that's 180 degrees opposite of the lever that's meant to go on the left. It's much safer to have the brake in the position your used to. Reacting in a emergency situation instinct takes over. As always thanks for another knowledgeable video and keep the rubber side down.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

They never made a lever like you describe, certainly not the same style. This lever is 1940 and earlier.

Glad you are back!! I really enjoy the build, way cool bike. The bars and risers look perfect on there! Thanks for the great content.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank You.

Gotta love a Springer front end Mike, the whole bike taking great shape now and I'm thinking I'm going to be watching this build for the long hall 🤗 good to see you keeping well in these troubled times and wishing you all the best regards from Old!! Alan in the UK 👍👍👍👍🇺🇲🇬🇧🤗

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. and backatcha.

Crazy I did not know that about the different axels for timken bearings and roller bearings interesting

@pacificmike9501

2 жыл бұрын

It gets a little tricky until you figure out.

To cool for school 😎, perfect

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Wondered what you were -where - 🤔 hmmm- Glad your back . Great stuff . Great bike 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 👌 still short riding here out through pioneertown weekly .Gett’n cooler and longer rides coming 😁😁😁 . Shovelhead is back up and running . Bad new battery. Now for the long exchange . Odyssey from amazon .✊👍🏻👌🙏🏻 Been to the Long Beach swap meet . Picked up my slotted mag fer $50 . That wheel was $600 new .😁

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Nice to see you back my friend you gotta love harleys take care my friend regards Alan.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Hey Mike, new subscriber. Y'all have a great channel! Thank you for the very informative videos! Enjoying seeing how this build goes together. Too cool for school! LOL

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

Hey Pacific Mike 👍

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Backatcha!

Hey Mike, sure was nice to hear a familiar bike swap meet. I was born and raised in OC. Sure miss the year round riding there and lane splitting.... Be well , Keep the oily side down.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Good to hear from you.

Love it Mike

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Nice brother mike. Watching u brings back memories of my dad and my uncle and i in the garage building our bikes , my dad's favorite saying was dont worry we'll make it work if we cant buy it or find it we'll just make that part, three strikes and your not out there's always something u can do.thank u mike Ride hard ride safe be well

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. That is the attitude. We used to call it "The American Way." Take care.

@charlesrockit6352

3 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 absolutely bro

Missed you buddy bike is really coming together real old school love it 👍🇬🇧

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. More to come.

Glad to see you working on the girl good jod

@pacificmike9501

Жыл бұрын

I'm anxious to get back on the project.

Looking good

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Just cool!!👍🖖

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Mike. Glad to hear you’re sound as a pound.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Certainly hope you're well.

Missed ya, Mike!

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry! Glad to be back at it. Thank You.

Been wondering where ya been, GOOD to see ya

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You. Glad to be back at it.

YEAH...Mike is back!... Can't wait till you get to the engine building part......... PIPES?...I'll guess up swept? :-P

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe, maybe not. Not time yet. Sit tight.

Good to see you're back on,Mike.. She's really looking good!! I cant wait to see what other kind of goodies you're gonna use!! Mine is lookin very close to what you're putting together,I'm just using a custom frame from Paugho and a DNA springer with flh rims. Thanks,and I'll be watching,Bro..

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. When they're ready (which we don't want to rush), we get to ride 'em.

Hey Mike...👍

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Doc.

Lol i got a 98 fxsts, dont know why the front wheel’s offset, but its cool too. Happy seing you again guys

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

Cool, I haven’t been to a real swap meet since the Kansas City Swap meet 1980 , when I was building up my rigid frame 80ci shovel head

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Do it again.

@tomconners8497

3 жыл бұрын

@@pacificmike9501 that is a possibility, in a few yrs after things settle down , the time will be right?

Make sure you install them wheels right paci Mike we don't want no death wobble..

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

Just watched your latest video and have a comment regarding the break rod on the front end that you stated you possibly were going to cut the end off and rotate it 180 and re-weld it to take up the gap between it and the front fork. I could see exactly how the rod is attached at the break drum but it appeared to me that the whole rod could be rotated 180 which would solve the clearance issue without cutting and re-welding it. That would put the zert fitting on the bottom instead of the top of the rod but that shouldn’t cause any problem. Just a suggestion!! Love your video’s, keep up the good work. Love those old Shovelheads. I have an ‘83 FXDG that I ride a lot and also, as you know with Shovelheads, I get to tinker with a lot. Thanks,

@wayneblubaugh2122

3 жыл бұрын

...thought the same thing.

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. I'll show why. It won't work that way.

Mike this video was awesome, I have been wondering how I was going to add a front brake on my star hub. Thanks

@pacificmike9501

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!