Videos tagged with Panhead

This video provides an expert-level guide to vintage motorcycle engine rebuilding, specifically focusing on Harley-Davidson Shovelhead and Panhead engines. Dragonman, a recognized expert with decades of experience, demonstrates key machining processes like honing, valve grinding, and cylinder boring using specialized tools. He emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive parts inventory for faster turnaround and discusses pricing strategies for his services, highlighting the value of quality workmanship.

This video offers a deep dive into high-end motorcycle engine and transmission rebuilding services offered by Dragonman, a recognized expert in machining and firearms. He details various rebuild processes, pricing structures, and his unique 'rebuild your own motor' service, emphasizing quality and decades of mechanical experience. Dragonman also touches upon his extensive background as a Class 3 Full-Auto Machine Gun Dealer and Manufacturer.

Dragonman details various motorcycle engine and transmission rebuild services, focusing on Harley-Davidson Panhead and Shovelhead models. He explains the scope of work for lower-end rebuilds, including rod and bearing replacement, cam bushing work, and flywheel balancing. The video also covers transmission rebuilds, particularly rotary top four-speed units, and mentions stroker motor builds with specific piston types and costs.

Dragonman details his 'rebuild your own motor' service, emphasizing cost savings for customers. The process involves glass beading heads, installing new seals, nitrated valves, and performing two-angle valve jobs. Lower end work includes boring cylinders, new bearings, balancing flywheels, and assembly. He also covers transmission rebuilds, Sportster and 45 motor work, and provides crucial advice on priming the oil pump after a rebuild to prevent startup damage. Dragonman has over 56 years of experience in motor rebuilding and machine work.

Dragonman demonstrates advanced engine machining techniques in his shop, focusing on relocating cam holes and installing cam bearings for motorcycle engines, specifically Panheads and Shovelheads. He highlights the use of custom-made fixtures and specialized machinery to achieve precise fits, emphasizing the intricate work involved in custom engine building and repair.

This video details advanced Harley-Davidson engine rebuilding techniques, focusing on replacing cam cover bushings using a tap or bolt method and boring cylinders for engine size conversions. It also covers proper flywheel assembly and runout measurement, offering practical tips for experienced mechanics.

This video details advanced machining techniques for Harley-Davidson motorcycle engines, focusing on specialized fixtures and machine setups. Dragonman demonstrates methods for repairing damaged engine cases, replacing valve seats with specialized nickel alloy, relocating holes, and modifying components for increased compression. The content highlights the necessity of custom tooling and precise measurements for complex engine work.

This video showcases the startup of a rebuilt 1966 Shovelhead motor, which has been in the "Dragon bike" since 1977. The creator mentions having previously installed Panheads, Knuckleheads, and Shovelheads in the same bike. The description also offers "hard-earned" tips on rebuilding motorcycle motors, delivered with a touch of humor. A link to the creator's merchandise store is provided.

This video showcases a custom-built "Chariot" motorcycle, also referred to as the "Cherry It" chopper. It was originally constructed in 1973 by Mel "The Dragonman" Bernstein using a Panhead frame, a Servi rear-end, and a 250-gallon oil drum, with welding done using a torch and coat hangers. After decades of exposure, the motorcycle underwent a three-year restoration and is now displayed at Motorcyclepedia Museum in upstate New York alongside another custom "Dragon Bike" built by the same individual. The museum boasts over 500 bikes on display.

This video showcases the repair process for a set of 1948 Panhead motorcycle engines, highlighting before and after results. The content emphasizes the specialized gunsmithing skills required for such work, suggesting that many shops refer complex repairs to this establishment. The video also features a Panhead engine rebuild from start to finish, estimated to take six hours, and mentions the rebuilding of a motor testing stand that has been in use for 45 years. Additionally, the creator announces upcoming shirt package sales and provides a link to their online store.

This video provides an expert-level guide to boring and honing Harley-Davidson Shovelhead and Panhead cylinders, led by Dragonman, a master machinist. It details the precise steps for achieving correct bore sizes, increasing compression by machining cylinder height, and the importance of cross-hatching for ring seal. The instruction emphasizes meticulous measurement and the use of specialized industrial machining equipment for optimal engine performance.

This video showcases a unique custom motorcycle, a 'chariot' chopper built in 1973 by Mel 'The Dragonman' Bernstein. The motorcycle, originally a Harley Davidson Service-car, was reconstructed from a Panhead frame, a Servi rear-end, and a 250-gallon oil drum, with welding done using a torch and coat hangers. After decades of neglect, it has been fully restored and is now displayed at Motorcyclepedia Museum in upstate New York alongside another custom bike built by the same individual, the 'Dragon Bikes'. The museum features over 500 bikes.