Videos tagged with Shovelhead

This video details advanced motorcycle engine rebuild and modification techniques, focusing on Shovelhead engines. Dragonman, an experienced mechanic and business owner, explains flywheel lightening for higher RPMs, dual spark plug head modifications, and camshaft lift considerations. The content highlights the shop's capability to perform comprehensive engine services, including pricing for basic rebuilds to fully tuned assemblies.

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 provides a detailed guide to assembling the top end of a Shovelhead motorcycle engine. It focuses on the mechanical process of putting together these specific engine components. The description also includes a link to purchase merchandise.

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.

Dragonman's machine shop offers comprehensive motor work for Harley-Davidson Twin Cam, Evo Big Twin, and Shovelhead engines, including cylinder boring, head porting, flywheel balancing, and transmission rebuilds. The video emphasizes proper shipping procedures for engine components to prevent damage and details various services like nickel seat installation, dual spark plug conversions, and high-lift spring upgrades. It also highlights the importance of checking connecting rod clearance to prevent catastrophic engine failure.

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.

Mel Bernstein, 'The Dragon Man,' provides an advanced guide on rebuilding 1976 Shovelhead Harley-Davidson flywheels. The process involves meticulous cleaning, precise torquing of critical components like the pinion shaft and crank pin nuts, using specialized jigs and a press for alignment, and truing the assembly with dial indicators. A key emphasis is placed on using the correct pinion shaft bushings to ensure proper oiling, preventing catastrophic engine failure.