Mike I stumbled on to your channel and am staying! You have a great voice and I think you to be the "Bob Ross" in the art of vintage harley repair. Great videos!
sorry to be off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
@Bronson Davion i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
great bikes the 08 dyna i own the 09 dyna have serviced the bike myself since brand new it still has alow 14,000 miles on it ...i have be riding over 40 years....my first harley cant fault it...love the care takern in your work mike on the hogs stay up right .....from down under cheers great video
Another great video. You are not the only one to fight that oil filter. I bought one of those fancy catch pans for the oil filter. Went back to the cardboard. It made less of a mess.
Your finesse and demeanour make even something as routine as this a pleasure to watch! You’re a truly skilled and brilliant engineer Mike! Keep the videos coming.
After working hard all week I would go out to breakfast meet with some of my cronies then I would do service to my bike put a pot off coffee on and have some fun finde a nice spot with shade it's the best therapy a person can have better than it be at a shop waiting I loved my life because then I was a free spirit and I had the buitifule ,mountains to play in Mike thanks for your program Lemay Nelson
Thank You. You know it's all "state of mind" stuff. I can spend an evening wiping my bike down and fondling her. I'm simple, but I know what's important to me.
The first time I went to do an engine oil change on my 04 dyna I drained the tranny by mistake, and didn’t realize until while adding oil to the engine and it overflowed out of the crank case 😂😂
Good morning Mike, if the engine oil runs out from the drain plug opening at full volume without removing the dipstick, this is letting you know that one or both of the breather valves inside the rocker covers need replacing. SARGE.
Love your videos and all your bikes . Closest to a Flathead I have ridden would be my first H-D an 86 sportster 883 . I had a bad wreck ( as if there is a good wreck ) and I remember as bad as the wreck was the engine was still running . Solid engine design .
I have a 08 dyna fat bob I do my own maintenance. Your drain pan looks like mine , it’s my wife’s old baking pan I robbed from her. Lol. Keep up the videos I enjoy them. Thanks
I drain the oils one by one. It's easier pouring used oil back into the container that way. There's a huge thread in the center of the primary. I stick the bottle horizontally onto it and let it trickle down. No funnel required, no mess. Easy-peasy.
Good morning Mr. Pacific. I know I've rattled your chain for quite some time now about working on twinkies and gotta say, I Love It! I have a 2002 carbed Night Train, as you know because you helped and guided me through so of my modifications including my 3.35" drag style open belt primary, which is still performing marvelously I might add. I know you'll probably get some old school hate for the TC but imho especially the 02 and being carbed, it has the timken bearings in the bottom end, I changed my timing to gear driven when i bumped up to a 95 ci so i don't have to worry about those pesky shoes breaking down along with other upgrades including heads, cams blah blah. Point being, she is a little ripper with a beautiful loping idle at about 975 rpm and personally I believe these engines are the modern day Evo's. Sure they made some mistakes and changes along the way but doesn't every generation have their flaws? It cracks me up when people talk bad about them when in fact they ran the TC for 20 years and I know a couple of folks whom have over 100k on their TC and haven't had to open her up, only basic maintenance. Thanks for bringing twin cams into your channel Mike. I know not everyone is going to love it but you got a huge fan over here in the Northeast who looks forward to seeing your skills and learning from the best. Your channel helps get me through these long cold winters and inspires me to constantly be wrenching on my bike for winter projects. Take care of yourself Mike
Thank you. I keep saying, "There's room for everyone." And yes, hard to believe it, but even my Knucklehead has faults. But, she can't read, so hopefully, no one will tell her I said so. I wish you and everyone up there a nice warm, early, Spring.
Hi mike. I dont think you mentioned it.? But i like to drain my motor oil with the motor hot or at least warmed up after a quick ride. I find the oil drains out a lot better When its hot. Best regards from GK. Australia. Keep up the good work.
Probably so. I just let it drain for quite a while. The oil has already drained down to its lowest point internally, and I really don't like working on a hot bike. Just two schools of thought. I think we're both right.
Great video bud. I also agree with using a nice clean metal pan. Funny thing is the cornbread my wife made the other day tasted different. She will not be watching this video. 😂
Mike, are you in the Southern California area? If so, do you still do work on bikes for customers or just friends? My Uncle use to run a shop out of the house in New York but sold his business (service manuals and tools) and now just does work for friends. I'm interested in seeing cam replacement/upgrade on a twin cam 103". I'm in Fallbrook just south of Temecula. Do you know of any solid mechanics in my area that would let me watch without having to pay extra :)? Love the videos Mike, if I was there it would be Mike(cubed), to the third power! God bless.
Thank You. Sorry, I am retired. I try to meet people at the Southern California shows, Long Beach Motorcycle Swap Meet, Hippie Killer Hoedown, Born Free, Chopper Fest, El Camino College.
Pacific Mike all the great ones are! I’ll come by and say hi at Chopperfest this year. Your buddy in Beaumont from American V-Twin is only 50 miles north from me so I would love to go by and see them. I just moved here from the Bay Area and need a new shop. Thank you Mike, I hope to meet you one day. Keep up the awesome videos, they make my day.
I know you have a lot of videos you want to make and what not. But maybe if you have time one day you could do one on how to look over a used bike before buying. Im sure you’d have some great tricks on how to spot a potential issue from a distance
Well, I run belt primaries on old bikes. On my Shovelhead, I use the standard circulating system it came with. On late model bikes, with "wet primary," I use primary oil in their bikes.
My question is Mike how do you get to the Clank when shifting out of a Harley or is that possible it bugs the heck out of me have a good day brother always enjoy your videos like always.
i have a 2005 dyna and the manual says 26 oz 768ml , i been riding 100 kilometers with that amount but the level is lower than i see in this video, i think i must add more fluid as described, greetings from spain
Hey mike, I have exactly the same model, my front fender is making noise when I go over some bump or hole, I can’t figure out how to solve. I already remove the fender and drove too see if stop, and it stop it. So do you have any tip? Change suspension oil? Fork brace?
It would just have a tendency to leak, blow seals. Technically, it would probably resist a little, but I don't think you could tell that. Generally, it would make things get messy and blow seals. Okay, I think I'd go clean it up first and go from there.
Good morning Mike hope your family like always are doing great and staying safe and healthy I've got a question for you I've got a 2013 Harley-Davidson Street Bob with the 96 cubic inch motor it had been running great up to the point when I washed it I walked it with a hose on the top side on the bottom I pressure washed it motor also the voltage regulator the day after I washed it a red light come on on the console I did ride it and it was running good except for the red light switch come on and off the next morning I got up and it wouldn't start check the battery out it was low recharged it and it started so I took it to my bike shop these lights were on the check motor light the battery lot was flashing also the little red lights halfway to the bike shop the speedometer went to zero they said it was a key switch after replacing the key switch it's still done the same thing I told them about washing it the start with they said it didn't have it nothing to do with it now they're saying that's probably is what do you think remember I power-washed the voltage regulator thanks buddy always enjoy your videos
Hi Mike! Can you share what brand and bend of bars are on Camera Mikes Dyna. I feel as though they would work nicely on my 94 Lowrider. Thanks for the great content.
I bought them at the swap meet. I believe they are HD FXWG stainless steel original bars. Not sure exactly what year. They're like an eleven or twelve inch ape.
Hey Mike, I’ve got a 2007 FXST that has the same cast aluminum primary cover. Any tips for cleaning the cover? Mine’s got a lot of road grime and some stains from who knows what. Would it be worth the elbow grease? Or would it be better to replace? Awesome channel! Just subscribed! -Ant
Thank you. It's your time. You have to figure what it's worth. I'd probably sand it down with finer and finer sandpaper until it was slick and my hands hurt. Then I'd polish it out on a buffing wheel. Then, I'd probably swear to never do it again.
I don't usually talk up specific brands. You service manual for your bike gives the intervals. The only differences I suggest are just modern lubricants. I don't advertise this stuff.
Hi Mike, thank you for all the videos. I really enjoy them. Do you have an opinion on the cam chain tentioner problem Harley has with their twin cam motors? I have a 2002 dresser with 26,000 miles on it, and I don't have any noise. Should I be worried about this issue? Thank you again for all your help. God bless. Bob
The standard thing people do is "upgrade" to the better improved versions of those parts. It's become pretty standard procedure. Your bike doesn't have a lot of miles on it yet, but it seems those original tensioners will wear out and need to be replaced. The improved, hydraulic units are much more desirable. I always hear to replace them around 50 thousand miles. I don't know. I would probably do it earlier.
Be sure you check and see if your final drive belt will be long enough. Also, although not cheap, a 65 tooth rear pulley might be an easier answer too.
Hello Mike, I have a 02 Dyna FXDWG. I heard the cam chain tensioner needs replaced at some point. Have you ever heard this or do you a vid showing how to do it?
No, it's a dry sump engine. Under the transmission is a engine oil pan with seperate drain plugs for the engine oil and transmission lubricant. The fluids do not mix of course.
change oil / oil filter replace’em…change primary crankcase fluid replace’em… change tranny fluid replace’em all at SAME time every 4750 miles with synthetic oil as I ride 2007 fxdB!!!
You're not the first one to ask that. But, that doesn't make it less meaningful. You people are what makes it cool. I just babble. If you like it, it's cool. Man, do I appreciate you.
Mike I stumbled on to your channel and am staying! You have a great voice and I think you to be the "Bob Ross" in the art of vintage harley repair. Great videos!
Thank you.
sorry to be off topic but does someone know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?
I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
@Maddox Sam Instablaster =)
@Bronson Davion i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and Im trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Bronson Davion it did the trick and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thanks so much, you saved my account !
great bikes the 08 dyna i own the 09 dyna have serviced the bike myself since brand new it still has alow 14,000 miles on it ...i have be riding over 40 years....my first harley cant fault it...love the care takern in your work mike on the hogs stay up right .....from down under cheers great video
Thank You. Enjoy, and my best to guys from down under.
Another great video. You are not the only one to fight that oil filter. I bought one of those fancy catch pans for the oil filter. Went back to the cardboard. It made less of a mess.
Yep
Your finesse and demeanour make even something as routine as this a pleasure to watch! You’re a truly skilled and brilliant engineer Mike! Keep the videos coming.
Wow, thank you!
Gracias señor mike waching and learn from you master ! From Mexico 🇲🇽 tired from bs mechanics of my country lol GOD bless you and your family 👍🏽
Thanks for watching. And, my best to you and all of yours.
I have never worked on a TwinCam but handy to see whats what if one ever comes into the shop. Cheers for the video.
Thank you.
After working hard all week I would go out to breakfast meet with some of my cronies then I would do service to my bike put a pot off coffee on and have some fun finde a nice spot with shade it's the best therapy a person can have better than it be at a shop waiting I loved my life because then I was a free spirit and I had the buitifule ,mountains to play in Mike thanks for your program Lemay Nelson
Thank You. You know it's all "state of mind" stuff. I can spend an evening wiping my bike down and fondling her. I'm simple, but I know what's important to me.
The first time I went to do an engine oil change on my 04 dyna I drained the tranny by mistake, and didn’t realize until while adding oil to the engine and it overflowed out of the crank case 😂😂
Yes, when they first came out, it was so different from a regular old horseshoe tank, we all had to learn.
Love your vids Mike, keep em coming
Thank you.
Really enjoy viewing your videos from Downunder Mike. Keep up the great work.
Thank You.
Good morning Mike, if the engine oil runs out from the drain plug opening at full volume without removing the dipstick, this is letting you know that one or both of the breather valves inside the rocker covers need replacing. SARGE.
Cool. Thank you.
Love your videos and all your bikes . Closest to a Flathead I have ridden would be my first H-D an 86 sportster 883 . I had a bad wreck ( as if there is a good wreck ) and I remember as bad as the wreck was the engine was still running . Solid engine design .
Yes it is.
Mike, your videos are always helpful, look forward to the next one.
Glad you like them!
I have a 08 dyna fat bob I do my own maintenance. Your drain pan looks like mine , it’s my wife’s old baking pan I robbed from her. Lol. Keep up the videos I enjoy them. Thanks
Thank you.
Joe Noel , I use a lot of my wife’s old kitchen items. There real handy.
I drain the oils one by one. It's easier pouring used oil back into the container that way. There's a huge thread in the center of the primary. I stick the bottle horizontally onto it and let it trickle down. No funnel required, no mess. Easy-peasy.
Cool
I don't even own a Harley. Why am I watching this?? Great content Mike. I'm a fan!
Thank you.
THANK YOU...for sharing. Watched and very much enjoyed.
Thank you.
Good morning Mr. Pacific. I know I've rattled your chain for quite some time now about working on twinkies and gotta say, I Love It! I have a 2002 carbed Night Train, as you know because you helped and guided me through so of my modifications including my 3.35" drag style open belt primary, which is still performing marvelously I might add. I know you'll probably get some old school hate for the TC but imho especially the 02 and being carbed, it has the timken bearings in the bottom end, I changed my timing to gear driven when i bumped up to a 95 ci so i don't have to worry about those pesky shoes breaking down along with other upgrades including heads, cams blah blah. Point being, she is a little ripper with a beautiful loping idle at about 975 rpm and personally I believe these engines are the modern day Evo's. Sure they made some mistakes and changes along the way but doesn't every generation have their flaws? It cracks me up when people talk bad about them when in fact they ran the TC for 20 years and I know a couple of folks whom have over 100k on their TC and haven't had to open her up, only basic maintenance. Thanks for bringing twin cams into your channel Mike. I know not everyone is going to love it but you got a huge fan over here in the Northeast who looks forward to seeing your skills and learning from the best. Your channel helps get me through these long cold winters and inspires me to constantly be wrenching on my bike for winter projects. Take care of yourself Mike
Thank you. I keep saying, "There's room for everyone." And yes, hard to believe it, but even my Knucklehead has faults. But, she can't read, so hopefully, no one will tell her I said so. I wish you and everyone up there a nice warm, early, Spring.
@@pacificmike9501 hahaha! her secret is safe with me
LOVE DE DYNA , But FXR,S ARE MY FAVS
For good reason.
Hi mike.
I dont think you mentioned it.?
But i like to drain my motor oil with the motor hot or at least warmed up after a quick ride.
I find the oil drains out a lot better
When its hot.
Best regards from GK.
Australia.
Keep up the good work.
Probably so. I just let it drain for quite a while. The oil has already drained down to its lowest point internally, and I really don't like working on a hot bike. Just two schools of thought. I think we're both right.
@@pacificmike9501 cheers mike👍
“Let me get a little persuader here”. Something my pops would say. 🤣🤣
Yep.
Love all your videos brother. Your voice is spot on. Your need to narrate books or motorcycle manuals. Lol. GaMike 82 fx wg........
Thank you.
Great video bud. I also agree with using a nice clean metal pan. Funny thing is the cornbread my wife made the other day tasted different. She will not be watching this video. 😂
I'm speechless. But certainly entertained!
Love your channel Mike!
Thank you.
Mike, are you in the Southern California area? If so, do you still do work on bikes for customers or just friends? My Uncle use to run a shop out of the house in New York but sold his business (service manuals and tools) and now just does work for friends. I'm interested in seeing cam replacement/upgrade on a twin cam 103". I'm in Fallbrook just south of Temecula. Do you know of any solid mechanics in my area that would let me watch without having to pay extra :)? Love the videos Mike, if I was there it would be Mike(cubed), to the third power! God bless.
Thank You. Sorry, I am retired. I try to meet people at the Southern California shows, Long Beach Motorcycle Swap Meet, Hippie Killer Hoedown, Born Free, Chopper Fest, El Camino College.
Pacific Mike all the great ones are! I’ll come by and say hi at Chopperfest this year. Your buddy in Beaumont from American V-Twin is only 50 miles north from me so I would love to go by and see them. I just moved here from the Bay Area and need a new shop. Thank you Mike, I hope to meet you one day. Keep up the awesome videos, they make my day.
I know you have a lot of videos you want to make and what not. But maybe if you have time one day you could do one on how to look over a used bike before buying. Im sure you’d have some great tricks on how to spot a potential issue from a distance
It's a good thought. Maybe in the future.
We have a few now. Go to the playlist on this channel and look up " L C the panhead " Mr Mike gives her a good shake down 👍🙂
this is rad!!!
Thank you.
Great how to video mike
Thank you.
Hi Mike, what do you put in your primary?, motor oil?, or primary oil?. Thanks man!. Love watching you work!
Well, I run belt primaries on old bikes. On my Shovelhead, I use the standard circulating system it came with. On late model bikes, with "wet primary," I use primary oil in their bikes.
Did you let it run a few minutes before changing to get oil warm and use new drain plug washers?
Not always.
My question is Mike how do you get to the Clank when shifting out of a Harley or is that possible it bugs the heck out of me have a good day brother always enjoy your videos like always.
What have you got? A four speed, a five speed, a six speed, a Sportster, a Panhead? Gimme something to go on.
👍🙂 .... Mine does it all the time. Have hear others do the same thing. It seems to be the norm. I Can't Stand it too
i have a 2005 dyna and the manual says 26 oz 768ml , i been riding 100 kilometers with that amount but the level is lower than i see in this video, i think i must add more fluid as described, greetings from spain
Don't get carried away. They know what they're talkin' about.
Hey mike, I have exactly the same model, my front fender is making noise when I go over some bump or hole, I can’t figure out how to solve. I already remove the fender and drove too see if stop, and it stop it. So do you have any tip? Change suspension oil? Fork brace?
If the fender is making noise, either it's not mounted securely or the rivets that hold it to it's bracket are loose.
Pacific Mike and I can change the rivets? Never saw this procedure.
Dyna cwd carefully drill out the old rivets and use a pop rivet gun to put new ones in.
John Garrison thanks!
Hello Mike what could be the symptom s of having to much gear oil in transmission,how would the bike perform in a bad way?thnx
It would just have a tendency to leak, blow seals. Technically, it would probably resist a little, but I don't think you could tell that. Generally, it would make things get messy and blow seals. Okay, I think I'd go clean it up first and go from there.
Mike... where was this video 3 days ago haha. Just did it.
Sorry. But, you can play it back next time.
Good morning Mike hope your family like always are doing great and staying safe and healthy I've got a question for you I've got a 2013 Harley-Davidson Street Bob with the 96 cubic inch motor it had been running great up to the point when I washed it I walked it with a hose on the top side on the bottom I pressure washed it motor also the voltage regulator the day after I washed it a red light come on on the console I did ride it and it was running good except for the red light switch come on and off the next morning I got up and it wouldn't start check the battery out it was low recharged it and it started so I took it to my bike shop these lights were on the check motor light the battery lot was flashing also the little red lights halfway to the bike shop the speedometer went to zero they said it was a key switch after replacing the key switch it's still done the same thing I told them about washing it the start with they said it didn't have it nothing to do with it now they're saying that's probably is what do you think remember I power-washed the voltage regulator thanks buddy always enjoy your videos
I am not a competent diagnostician with the electronics on the newer bikes. But, it sounds like you washed something.
@@pacificmike9501 thanks brother that's what I like about you you're a very honest person.
Hi Mike! Can you share what brand and bend of bars are on Camera Mikes Dyna. I feel as though they would work nicely on my 94 Lowrider. Thanks for the great content.
I bought them at the swap meet. I believe they are HD FXWG stainless steel original bars. Not sure exactly what year. They're like an eleven or twelve inch ape.
How often do you adjust the clutch ?
No hard fast rule. But, but if it seems too often, check your throwout bearing and clutch pushrods.
Why don’t they make a primary bolt to put the oil in ?? 🥃
They give you derby and inspection cover holes.
You use German torque on an American bike😮gutentight 😁
Sure. Most definitely.
Hey Mike, I’ve got a 2007 FXST that has the same cast aluminum primary cover.
Any tips for cleaning the cover? Mine’s got a lot of road grime and some stains from who knows what. Would it be worth the elbow grease? Or would it be better to replace?
Awesome channel! Just subscribed!
-Ant
Thank you. It's your time. You have to figure what it's worth. I'd probably sand it down with finer and finer sandpaper until it was slick and my hands hurt. Then I'd polish it out on a buffing wheel. Then, I'd probably swear to never do it again.
Pacific Mike yup - I stripped mine on my 03 fxst polished it out and clear coated it -
How often should you change trans and primary and what kind of fluids do you use?
I don't usually talk up specific brands. You service manual for your bike gives the intervals. The only differences I suggest are just modern lubricants. I don't advertise this stuff.
What kind of saddle bags does he have on there?
I don't know.
Hi Mike, thank you for all the videos. I really enjoy them. Do you have an opinion on the cam chain tentioner problem Harley has with their twin cam motors? I have a 2002 dresser with 26,000 miles on it, and I don't have any noise. Should I be worried about this issue? Thank you again for all your help. God bless. Bob
The standard thing people do is "upgrade" to the better improved versions of those parts. It's become pretty standard procedure. Your bike doesn't have a lot of miles on it yet, but it seems those original tensioners will wear out and need to be replaced. The improved, hydraulic units are much more desirable. I always hear to replace them around 50 thousand miles. I don't know. I would probably do it earlier.
Be sure you check and see if your final drive belt will be long enough. Also, although not cheap, a 65 tooth rear pulley might be an easier answer too.
Hello Mike, I have a 02 Dyna FXDWG. I heard the cam chain tensioner needs replaced at some point. Have you ever heard this or do you a vid showing how to do it?
Yes, but there's no exact time. Talk to your dealer. They do wear out. No video on this at this time. But yes, I've replaced a bunch of them.
Mike, do you have any merchandise for sale? Would love to support and represent that way
What a nice thought. That would certainly help the channel to build my next bike. I love it.
🤞🙂
Twin cams are wet sump?
No, it's a dry sump engine. Under the transmission is a engine oil pan with seperate drain plugs for the engine oil and transmission lubricant. The fluids do not mix of course.
@@t.s.racing Ok, thanks SARGE
There you go. Thanx Sarge
Twinkie???..is that a harley
Yep
change oil / oil filter replace’em…change primary crankcase fluid replace’em… change tranny fluid replace’em all at SAME time every 4750 miles with synthetic oil as I ride 2007 fxdB!!!
Thank You.
Mike ., can you? ...😕 um i mean would you ... adopt me. Would loveeee to be your 43 yr. old son..
You're not the first one to ask that. But, that doesn't make it less meaningful. You people are what makes it cool. I just babble. If you like it, it's cool. Man, do I appreciate you.
Oh no Mike and a twinkie never thought I would see that !........lol just kidding man
Again, there's room for all of us.
@@pacificmike9501 again ? I never said anything before ? It's all good though......