Greetings from Cabot Arkansas again. I'm a diesel truck mechanic. We are awaiting parts in our industry as well. I feel for you. The bad part is, folk bring you a bike to fix and they miss some rides. Folk bring me a truck, and that is the tool they use to make a living. It's difficult to meet peoples expectations when there are parts on national backorder, and the truck will absolutely not run without them. So I feel your pain. Love the content and am learning much from the amount of detail you put into your videos. Thanks and keep the camera rolling!
I think we all (i'm in Ontario) are going to see supply chain issues for the next few years. I'm a Refinery operator and we are seeing this issue in getting equipment & electronic parts.
Kevin I just Installed the Man o War Compensating sprocket and a fixed chain tensioner in my 07 Ultra Classic , unreal you weren't kidding Huge Huge Huge Difference ! Smother shift, quicker response , starts better and smooth more power transfer for sure .
This should be a really cool series! I do everything from weedeaters to recip aircraft engines. Not really into HD bikes but I love all engines and am fascinated by how little subtle differences can make a huge difference in reliability and performance! Thanks for doing this.
Same here. I started making money as a mechanic when I was 12 yrs old. In Nov 2019 I found an old Soviet Union military sidecar motorcycle in a barn where it had sat 27 years. I wish I had taken the time to video the take down of the engine. Whoever built it didn't care at all. All the piston ring gaps were perfectly lined up, the right head was loose, all the valves leaked because they were never lapped, and there was a broken drill bit left in the oil passage between the oil pump and crankshaft oil galley where oil enters the crankshaft oil passage and other passages for the crankshaft and cam bearings. I ended up taking the entire motorcycle apart and putting it back together. That bike was worth the effort. It's the most fun motorcycle I've ever owned in my 54 years of riding motorcycles.
Looking forward to those 110 builds. Am in the process of building my cvo softail 110. Waiting on Darkhorse for my cases to come back then put my 113 topend on it.
kevin- let us know what your valued customers are paying for your level of detail and expertise- Keep up the great work you are building a legion of followers.
Thanks for giving us this insight into what your customers are looking for. And I thought I was the only one who's more interested in longevity than chasing that last bit o' power. I'll be following closely to see what goes into those motors.
youre welcome. You are not alone at all. Focus on a well built, long lasting engine...it will make more power than stock by far. Good rule of thumb and a general statement...torque is safe for engines....but the further you get from 1hp per cubic inch, depending on how far you go, there can be a diminishing return in the power vs. reliabity. this is why we custom tailor our builds for each individual. very, very few are the same or repeated.
BTW, my bike should arrive at your shop the first week of August, and I've made my flight arrangements to visit you on August 16. I can't wait to see that shop IN PERSON!
email when you are ready sir. kevin@protwin.com All of our builds arent always about peak performance. A custom engine is all about your personal goals...and that's what we build.
Inspiring channel with a lot to look forward to. I sold my last bike almost two years ago and have not decided what I might want to get into yet. Watching your videos is helpful. And you could always just tell me what I should buy 😊
Wow talk about from one end of the spectrum to the other you have it here! Is it just me or do you like the older twin cams? It looks like you don't have worry much about new jobs in the door but parts that is another animal thanks for what you do, I hope everyone has recovered well and are back to normal
Since getting into Harleys I've wondered about an over-square combination. The powerband wouldn't be right for an 850 lb bagger but would be fun on a Dyna with suspension and brakes.
Man I wish I had the funds I'd send my 80c.i evo over to have the skunk works full treatment. I'd like at least 130hp & 130 torque wishful thinking but maybe 1 day🤞😎. Lookin forward to the marathon
This is going to be really cool. I love Harley but, why can’t they produce a engine that has better tolerances? I understand that in manufacturing that you aren’t going to get the results that a custom engine builder can but, what the heck is going on up there in Milwaukee???? Great stuff as usual Kevin. 👍
They engineer their bikes to have issues it is a guaranteed rev stream for harley which is why there so many used Harleys out there past owners were tired of always having issues
I found your channel a few weeks ago and have been watching many a video. Love the info and your work is amazing. I've a Lowrider ST on order. It comes with the 117. Sounds like I won't see my bike until late this year which isn't a big deal, but what that means is I have a winter coming. Winter is a good time to do major bike projects. It seems to me that nearly everything you do has some machine work. That's a bit beyond my abilities. I was curious, do you have a preferred "bullet proof" formula that does not include machine work? I'm talking taking the stock motor, replacing the weak or failure prone items and just end up with a robust and reliable engine/drivetrain that will likely last that 100,000 or more miles on little more than regular care. Thanks
Hey @Kevin Baxter, your teardown vids have given me the incentive needed to tear down a TC88 myself (that I purchased) to see what shape it's in as a possible replacement for my 04 FLHRS TC88 w/ 106,000miles. Not sure what I'll build it back up to (maybe a 98ci). Will need guidance and parts. Current: TC88, 106k miles, both cylinders @ 140, haven't done a leak down test, doesn't burn oil yet, plugs good / slightly rich. Purchased a used TC88 w/ 20k miles (Fallen Cycles) for teardown, rebuild, swap w/current motor, then tear current down, rebuild, and ???. How about this. I come to Winder for a few days+, we do vids of an amateur w/ experience tearing down and rebuilding his motor under guidance? That'd be a 1st.
Hey Kevin. At what rpm and gears would you say luggs the m8 107" engine?! Some say never run the engine below 3k rpm. Sounds really extreme to me. The manual has its "optimal" gear shift points way below 3k rpm. Somewhere near 2000rpm I reckon. What's your say on this? I believe Cruising at my stage 2 with 157NM peak torque at 2850rpm says it all. I have plenty od muscles already at 2300rpm. Cruising around 2000rpm should be fine, shouldn't it?
Starting to grow concerned about my m8, every once in a while when I start it up cold the top end will start screeching, once it warms up it goes away, it’s concerning tho
Is there any way to get an idea on the cost of a rebuild. I know one can't answer but maybe how about without holding any body to it, like say 4 to 6 thousand. I would have to save some money aside for what want to do. Or know how much to borrow. PS... what I have is a 2012 street glide 103 90,000mi. long distance rider, between2500 & 4000 rpms,
You have a great channel GOD BLESS
Thanks, you too!
Thank you Kevin glad you're feeling better
Thank you sir!
Greetings from Cabot Arkansas again. I'm a diesel truck mechanic. We are awaiting parts in our industry as well. I feel for you. The bad part is, folk bring you a bike to fix and they miss some rides. Folk bring me a truck, and that is the tool they use to make a living. It's difficult to meet peoples expectations when there are parts on national backorder, and the truck will absolutely not run without them. So I feel your pain. Love the content and am learning much from the amount of detail you put into your videos. Thanks and keep the camera rolling!
Its beginning to affect everyone. Construction, anything wood or metal....crazy times.
@@KevinBaxter True statement.
I think we all (i'm in Ontario) are going to see supply chain issues for the next few years. I'm a Refinery operator and we are seeing this issue in getting equipment & electronic parts.
Thank you Kevin for sharing your knowledge and thank you fellow subscribers for sharing your engine tear downs and builds. Most appreciated. Cheers. 🥃
Thanks Kevin, you're inspiring me to start a YT channel. My crazy clients want 150 h.p., 50 m.p.g., and help their wives to lose 3 dress sizes. 😆
The 150hp is no problem, the other 2 well good luck! Lol
This guy is a professional! Always informative !
thank you sir.
Kevin I just Installed the Man o War Compensating sprocket and a fixed chain tensioner in my 07 Ultra Classic , unreal you weren't kidding Huge Huge Huge Difference ! Smother shift, quicker response , starts better and smooth more power transfer for sure .
Thanks for the feedback! Glad it worked out so well for you.
I did the same thing on my 16 Streetglide Special built 110. What a difference! Solid shifting, quiet and smooth running.
Aw, I was ready for a tear down on a 110 motor. I'll be waiting😜
Man I love this channel.
Great Channel...Great Videos ! Looking forward to all the engine builds...
When my M8 takes a dump. I will be calling you. It runs pretty good and I know it can do better. Thanks!
Deal!
This should be a really cool series! I do everything from weedeaters to recip aircraft engines. Not really into HD bikes but I love all engines and am fascinated by how little subtle differences can make a huge difference in reliability and performance! Thanks for doing this.
Same here. I started making money as a mechanic when I was 12 yrs old. In Nov 2019 I found an old Soviet Union military sidecar motorcycle in a barn where it had sat 27 years. I wish I had taken the time to video the take down of the engine. Whoever built it didn't care at all. All the piston ring gaps were perfectly lined up, the right head was loose, all the valves leaked because they were never lapped, and there was a broken drill bit left in the oil passage between the oil pump and crankshaft oil galley where oil enters the crankshaft oil passage and other passages for the crankshaft and cam bearings. I ended up taking the entire motorcycle apart and putting it back together. That bike was worth the effort. It's the most fun motorcycle I've ever owned in my 54 years of riding motorcycles.
Awsome fun times ahead
Yes , can't wait
Looking forward to those 110 builds.
Am in the process of building my cvo softail 110.
Waiting on Darkhorse for my cases to come back then put my 113 topend on it.
Right around the corner sir! Thanks for your support
This is a great concept, I look forward to future videos, thanks.
A very interesting podcast! Thanks!!!
Can't wait, great presentation.
kevin- let us know what your valued customers are paying for your level of detail and expertise- Keep up the great work you are building a legion of followers.
Looking forward to watching this series.
Let the learning begin👍🏻🇦🇺
I missed the premier, looks like you have enough work to last you a while. Great to see and look forward to getting educated.
thank you bob!
Thanks for giving us this insight into what your customers are looking for. And I thought I was the only one who's more interested in longevity than chasing that last bit o' power. I'll be following closely to see what goes into those motors.
youre welcome. You are not alone at all. Focus on a well built, long lasting engine...it will make more power than stock by far. Good rule of thumb and a general statement...torque is safe for engines....but the further you get from 1hp per cubic inch, depending on how far you go, there can be a diminishing return in the power vs. reliabity. this is why we custom tailor our builds for each individual. very, very few are the same or repeated.
BTW, my bike should arrive at your shop the first week of August, and I've made my flight arrangements to visit you on August 16. I can't wait to see that shop IN PERSON!
Looking forward to it sir! Thank you again!
Really enjoy your attention to detail. Saving money already to bring 2019 Road Glide Ultra to you.
Look forward to it sir. Thank you.
Nice this will be interesting
Brilliant mate, good to see you back on deck.
Hey, thanks! Appreciate you sir!
Amazing Kevin!, Your video's make my day! So much fun and so damn interesting! Keep up the good work, and I'll look forward to seeing you soon.
Would love to see the GTX! I had 2 -1969! Favorite ride!
Wish times were different,would love to come in and watch these projects unfold like the engine build class we had..😢
New to this channel learning a lot thank you
I'm ready for this!!
Happy to hear you are up and running again. I'm in the m8 bullet proof category. Hopefully we can talk about it sometime.
email when you are ready sir. kevin@protwin.com All of our builds arent always about peak performance. A custom engine is all about your personal goals...and that's what we build.
Inspiring channel with a lot to look forward to. I sold my last bike almost two years ago and have not decided what I might want to get into yet. Watching your videos is helpful. And you could always just tell me what I should buy 😊
Love this!!
Looking forward to viewing the whole series.
Long live twin cams!
Always enjoy your videos , glad your back.
Hmmm the 107 to 117 with mild cam and stockish heads screams understressed…..that to me means bulletproof!
1HP per cubic inch is a great benchmark. Thats what custom engines are all about...not every person, or every engine is the same. Shouldnt be anyway.
@@KevinBaxter very true and whatever power and torque i desire i want the engine way over built for reliability and i reckon that’s your specialty!
Wow talk about from one end of the spectrum to the other you have it here! Is it just me or do you like the older twin cams? It looks like you don't have worry much about new jobs in the door but parts that is another animal thanks for what you do, I hope everyone has recovered well and are back to normal
Since getting into Harleys I've wondered about an over-square combination. The powerband wouldn't be right for an 850 lb bagger but would be fun on a Dyna with suspension and brakes.
Man I wish I had the funds I'd send my 80c.i evo over to have the skunk works full treatment. I'd like at least 130hp & 130 torque wishful thinking but maybe 1 day🤞😎. Lookin forward to the marathon
Looking forward to this series! Especially the 110 I love my bike stock and I am so afraid the lifters are going to fail!
Great videos man could you do a video on removing studs out of case on m8.
This is going to be really cool. I love Harley but, why can’t they produce a engine that has better tolerances? I understand that in manufacturing that you aren’t going to get the results that a custom engine builder can but, what the heck is going on up there in Milwaukee???? Great stuff as usual Kevin. 👍
They engineer their bikes to have issues it is a guaranteed rev stream for harley which is why there so many used Harleys out there past owners were tired of always having issues
I found your channel a few weeks ago and have been watching many a video. Love the info and your work is amazing. I've a Lowrider ST on order. It comes with the 117. Sounds like I won't see my bike until late this year which isn't a big deal, but what that means is I have a winter coming. Winter is a good time to do major bike projects.
It seems to me that nearly everything you do has some machine work. That's a bit beyond my abilities. I was curious, do you have a preferred "bullet proof" formula that does not include machine work? I'm talking taking the stock motor, replacing the weak or failure prone items and just end up with a robust and reliable engine/drivetrain that will likely last that 100,000 or more miles on little more than regular care. Thanks
Thanks for all your efforts, great info all the time .I would love to hear your opinion about LOVE JUGS .thanks again super channel !!!!!
Kevin, can we get a video on the comparison between the 113 and 120 listed on the website? Both are putting down the same #’s and mpg’s. Thanks!
👍
Hey @Kevin Baxter, your teardown vids have given me the incentive needed to tear down a TC88 myself (that I purchased) to see what shape it's in as a possible replacement for my 04 FLHRS TC88 w/ 106,000miles. Not sure what I'll build it back up to (maybe a 98ci). Will need guidance and parts.
Current: TC88, 106k miles, both cylinders @ 140, haven't done a leak down test, doesn't burn oil yet, plugs good / slightly rich.
Purchased a used TC88 w/ 20k miles (Fallen Cycles) for teardown, rebuild, swap w/current motor, then tear current down, rebuild, and ???.
How about this. I come to Winder for a few days+, we do vids of an amateur w/ experience tearing down and rebuilding his motor under guidance? That'd be a 1st.
I would like some more info on skunk works and my options with a 103 tc. 45k i figure its about time for a build
Kevin
I don’t want more power in my tc88 but I would like to bullet proof it , recommendations?
Just a guess if u could tell me how much it would cost to have my 80c.i evo built to say a 114c.i or what it would take to make 130hp/130tq ? Thanks
if youd like to email me at kevin@protwin.com we can look into it. 130h/t out of an EVO is a pretty aggressive build.
Hey Kevin. At what rpm and gears would you say luggs the m8 107" engine?! Some say never run the engine below 3k rpm. Sounds really extreme to me. The manual has its "optimal" gear shift points way below 3k rpm. Somewhere near 2000rpm I reckon. What's your say on this? I believe Cruising at my stage 2 with 157NM peak torque at 2850rpm says it all. I have plenty od muscles already at 2300rpm. Cruising around 2000rpm should be fine, shouldn't it?
No mention of miles on the engines?
Starting to grow concerned about my m8, every once in a while when I start it up cold the top end will start screeching, once it warms up it goes away, it’s concerning tho
That could be an issue. A screeching noise and metal to metal parts typically isnt good.
Have you done many 110 water head cvo's
Is there any way to get an idea on the cost of a rebuild. I know one can't answer but maybe how about without holding any body to it, like say 4 to 6 thousand. I would have to save some money aside for what want to do. Or know how much to borrow. PS... what I have is a 2012 street glide 103 90,000mi. long distance rider, between2500 & 4000 rpms,
How much horses power you lose when you run fishtail exhaust
If you add suspension and paint would it be iron man instead of Marathon?...
LOL...awesome.
I'm a parts manager and this is the worst i have ever seen .everything is on back order