curious about some of these things.
some of you may be pro's, and some may be just riders..but I try and do some of my own stuff.
I know my capabilities, so I don't do this, or I don't do that..
I always say...I know just a little too much..a bit less than I wouldn't ..try..so much.
but I've got a couple projects...
I picked up a pan motor a year or more ago..missing the heads.
so I was finally able to pull the jugs off and send them off for a .010 bore and new pistons..and I had a set more...
curious about some of these things.
some of you may be pro's, and some may be just riders..but I try and do some of my own stuff.
I know my capabilities, so I don't do this, or I don't do that..
I always say...I know just a little too much..a bit less than I wouldn't ..try..so much.
but I've got a couple projects...
I picked up a pan motor a year or more ago..missing the heads.
so I was finally able to pull the jugs off and send them off for a .010 bore and new pistons..and I had a set of heads redone...mega bucks!!
but I think I'm going to run this engine with the lower end just like it is.
I busted the gears out, flushed the cases...and the rods don't have alot of up and down..
the cases never have been apart..and like I said..ten over, first bore!! not bad for a fifty year old motor eh?
so it's a basket case build.
spare parts..but right for the year still..drop leg frame, right year tanks just an earlier frt end..
and transmission.
with top dollar for the motor, powder coatings, fresh trans with andrews gears..wheels and all...
this basket will be just about as much as a good used one????
but hey...one more forgotten flh reserected too! less...
I've never purchsed a new bike from a dealer either, but man oh man would I love the opportunity to work on something like you have there. If money was no object...<sigh>
Eye, If you know the newer ones the old ones are simple. Like I always say their just big lawn mowers.
And not that expensive if you you don't mind waiting. I find it easier to get $500.00 or $1000.00 together and buy a piece you need than it is to get 12-15 gran more...
Quoting: Originally posted by Eye_m_no_angel
I've never purchsed a new bike from a dealer either, but man oh man would I love the opportunity to work on something like you have there. If money was no object...<sigh>
Eye, If you know the newer ones the old ones are simple. Like I always say their just big lawn mowers.
And not that expensive if you you don't mind waiting. I find it easier to get $500.00 or $1000.00 together and buy a piece you need than it is to get 12-15 grand for a used bike.
I think I have about 15 grand into my Knucklehead now that its done but thats over about 5-6 years. 5 years to find all the parts and about 1 year to assemble and most of that was waiting for cash to buy bearings,brake shoes etc.
The Pans will probably take about 3-4 years.I had one of the 49s for years and never did anything with it till I found a guy who needed cash and was selling off a basket 49 with original motor,trans,frame,and all the tins fairly cheap.
I am lucky enough to have another bike to ride in the mean time though. less...
"and after sorting thru mabe 1000 old pushrods we finally found enough "straight" ones to make it go."
If you ever run into that again, you CAN take a moderatley bent pushrod and straighten it. (I mean if it's just got a single bow or bend.) Use two V-blocks mounted on a plate, a light touch on the press, and check your work as you go with the dial indicator set at different places along it's length. As long as the rod ends aren't all galled up and stuff, and you take your more...
"and after sorting thru mabe 1000 old pushrods we finally found enough "straight" ones to make it go."
If you ever run into that again, you CAN take a moderatley bent pushrod and straighten it. (I mean if it's just got a single bow or bend.) Use two V-blocks mounted on a plate, a light touch on the press, and check your work as you go with the dial indicator set at different places along it's length. As long as the rod ends aren't all galled up and stuff, and you take your time and work carefully, it'll be okie dokie. Good luck to you! less...
Quoting: Originally posted by KnuckleFan I do most of the work on my own bikes. I don't have a machine shop in my garage so any mill work I send out but every bike I have owned I have built where basket cases when I got them. Currently I am working on 2 1949 Panheads.
I've never purchsed a new bike from a dealer either, but man oh man would I love the opportunity to work on something like you have there. If money was no object...<sigh>
LOL this old arthritic man was thinking of lowering the compression, so he could still kick it over!!
old or new..it's all good!
Yeah, I know, I know...<chuckle>...no kicker for me. But it's on my list of want-to's, along with a right-side tank shift and about a hundred other things that won't be happening any time soon. But a guy can dream, no?
LOL this old arthritic man was thinking of lowering the compression, so he could still kick it over!!
old or new..it's all good!
Yeah, I know, I know...<chuckle>...no kicker for me. But it's on my list of want-to's, along with a right-side tank shift and about a hundred other things that won't be happening any time soon. But a guy can dream, no?
Heck, I'd be happy right now if I could have a reliable electric start when she's warm.... less...
Quoting: Originally posted by roadglide02 Been both places and found out the hard way, its a whole lot better to buy than to build it. Building takes a ton of tools and many, many years of experience. One little thing gone wrong can turn you...
oh no!! I'm no mr. goodwrench...
I just have assembled a couple..that turned out good...here is my 68 I just had to sell... more...
Quoting: Originally posted by roadglide02 Been both places and found out the hard way, its a whole lot better to buy than to build it. Building takes a ton of tools and many, many years of experience. One little thing gone wrong can turn your masterpiece to junk in a hurry. Found out that you can get great deals at swap meets and friends of friends. The real thrill is to pay less than it would cost you to build it and it actually runs like a raped ape! I do most of the basic maintenance on my bike, an 02 Roadglide and almost all updates, but I leave those engines and transmissions to the pros with the tools. But what makes America great is that you can do whatever you want, usually! So wrench on, Mr. Goodwrench!
oh no!! I'm no mr. goodwrench...
I just have assembled a couple..that turned out good...here is my 68 I just had to sell... less...
Quoting: Originally posted by KnuckleFan I do most of the work on my own bikes. I don't have a machine shop in my garage so any mill work I send out but every bike I have owned I have built where basket cases when I got them. Currently I am working on 2 1949 Panheads.
love it!
I'm no wrench, but I like to "play"..my other 58 flh looks just like one of those..
ready to shove the gears back in and put on a fresh upper end.
my red and white 58, has the rocker clutch, and whe more...
Quoting: Originally posted by KnuckleFan I do most of the work on my own bikes. I don't have a machine shop in my garage so any mill work I send out but every bike I have owned I have built where basket cases when I got them. Currently I am working on 2 1949 Panheads.
love it!
I'm no wrench, but I like to "play"..my other 58 flh looks just like one of those..
ready to shove the gears back in and put on a fresh upper end.
my red and white 58, has the rocker clutch, and when I bought it, it had 'safety clutch' on one of the pedals, but eaten away by gas???
not sure if that's was original or not.
49, first year hydraglide...and no?? horn brackets on the lower down tubes?? just a flat??
friend had a 48, he was doing...and was "over the top"..on things had to be "perfect". less...
I can change my oil and do basic maintence..although I did change my rear tire this past spring..that was a challenge..but Im learning. Beats paying the hourly labor rate at the dealer..screw that!
Been both places and found out the hard way, its a whole lot better to buy than to build it. Building takes a ton of tools and many, many years of experience. One little thing gone wrong can turn your masterpiece to junk in a hurry. Found out that you can get great deals at swap meets and friends of friends. The real thrill is to pay less than it would cost you to build it and it actually runs like a raped ape! I do most of the basic maintenance on my bike, an 02 Roadglide and almost all updates more...
Been both places and found out the hard way, its a whole lot better to buy than to build it. Building takes a ton of tools and many, many years of experience. One little thing gone wrong can turn your masterpiece to junk in a hurry. Found out that you can get great deals at swap meets and friends of friends. The real thrill is to pay less than it would cost you to build it and it actually runs like a raped ape! I do most of the basic maintenance on my bike, an 02 Roadglide and almost all updates, but I leave those engines and transmissions to the pros with the tools. But what makes America great is that you can do whatever you want, usually! So wrench on, Mr. Goodwrench! less...
Quoting: Originally posted by Eye_m_no_angel I wrench on my own, and on some friends' when it's needed. I'm interested in the older iron, but have very little real-world experience with them. I'm certified by the Motor Company to work on Twi...
100 cubic inches!!!
10.5 to 1 compression!!!
LOL this old arthritic man was thinking of lowering the compression, so he could still kick it over!!
Quoting: Originally posted by Eye_m_no_angel I wrench on my own, and on some friends' when it's needed. I'm interested in the older iron, but have very little real-world experience with them. I'm certified by the Motor Company to work on Twin Cams and above, but my personal bike is a '96 Evo. I don't have any tire equipment, so when they need to be changed I have to take them to another place. I do have the equipment purchased from a machine shop, albeit a small one, so most all engine rebuilding and parts fabrication I can do myself. I ain't saying I'm an expert at it, mind you, but I ejoy futching around with it. The engine I currently have in my bike is 100 cui with a 10.5 to one compression ratio. Mostly from CCI parts. I'd love to rack it out further, and I like looking at catalogues of parts and stuff, but for right now that's all just a dream and a hope.
Shit, I can hardly afford to keep gas in the tanks, you know?
Ride safe, and torque to specs!
100 cubic inches!!!
10.5 to 1 compression!!!
LOL this old arthritic man was thinking of lowering the compression, so he could still kick it over!!
I do most of the work on my own bikes. I don't have a machine shop in my garage so any mill work I send out but every bike I have owned I have built where basket cases when I got them. Currently I am working on 2 1949 Panheads.
I wrench on my own, and on some friends' when it's needed. I'm interested in the older iron, but have very little real-world experience with them. I'm certified by the Motor Company to work on Twin Cams and above, but my personal bike is a '96 Evo. I don't have any tire equipment, so when they need to be changed I have to take them to another place. I do have the equipment purchased from a machine shop, albeit a small one, so most all engine rebuilding and parts fabrication I can do myself. I ai more...
I wrench on my own, and on some friends' when it's needed. I'm interested in the older iron, but have very little real-world experience with them. I'm certified by the Motor Company to work on Twin Cams and above, but my personal bike is a '96 Evo. I don't have any tire equipment, so when they need to be changed I have to take them to another place. I do have the equipment purchased from a machine shop, albeit a small one, so most all engine rebuilding and parts fabrication I can do myself. I ain't saying I'm an expert at it, mind you, but I ejoy futching around with it. The engine I currently have in my bike is 100 cui with a 10.5 to one compression ratio. Mostly from CCI parts. I'd love to rack it out further, and I like looking at catalogues of parts and stuff, but for right now that's all just a dream and a hope.
Shit, I can hardly afford to keep gas in the tanks, you know?
Ahh the old pans. My first Harley was a 49 pan, basket case I bought for 25. You can imagine the condition. We had to bore it .050 just to get the rust out of the bore. Head were good though, and after sorting thru mabe 1000 old pushrods we finally found enough "straight" ones to make it go. My onlt regret is that I let my Outlaws brother in law talk me into a chopper. I should have put the thing back to stock. Had all the parts, Stock springer, jockey shift on tank, two position foot more...
Ahh the old pans. My first Harley was a 49 pan, basket case I bought for 25. You can imagine the condition. We had to bore it .050 just to get the rust out of the bore. Head were good though, and after sorting thru mabe 1000 old pushrods we finally found enough "straight" ones to make it go. My onlt regret is that I let my Outlaws brother in law talk me into a chopper. I should have put the thing back to stock. Had all the parts, Stock springer, jockey shift on tank, two position foot clutch. Gawd I loved that old bird and rode it for about 10 years. Although I did put a suicide clutch on it and a mousetrap so I could foot shift it. It was still a long way from the Ultra I ride now. But heck, I was young and dumb back then. And I don't think I'm up to retarding the spark and kickin em over any more.I always say, as long as the make electric start and Viafra, us old farts may be around forever. less...
