Videos tagged with Vintage Motorcycle

This video demonstrates an advanced gunsmithing technique for relocating a cam hole on a 1973 Shovelhead Harley-Davidson alternator motor. The process involves welding the original hole, precisely locating the new position using a milling machine with a digital readout and dial indicator, and then carefully machining the new hole to accept a cam bearing. The instructor emphasizes the importance of using the right equipment for accuracy and efficiency.

This video showcases Dragonman's extensive engine rebuilding and gunsmithing services, focusing on motorcycle engines. He demonstrates precision machining techniques like cylinder boring and valve grinding, highlighting his vast inventory of parts and specialized tools. Dragonman emphasizes his ability to perform complex repairs, including welding damaged components and rebuilding entire engines and transmissions, offering a comprehensive service for motorcycle enthusiasts.

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 offers a tour of a machine shop specializing in rebuilding motors and transmissions for 1936-1999 Harley Davidson motorcycles, including Twin Cam top-end work. The owner highlights the increasing demand for these services due to a decline in specialized shops, offering competitive pricing and aiming for one-week turnaround times. He also promotes his shop's t-shirts available on his website.

This video discusses a Harley-Davidson motor rebuilding service, highlighting options like full rebuilds for $1200 (with customer top-end assembly), lower-end rebuilds, head rebuilding, cylinder boring with new pistons, and transmission rebuilds for models from 1936 to 1999. The process involves calling the customer with the final price including shipping, and payment is accepted via money order or certified check. The video also promotes the shop's t-shirts.

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 features Dragonman rebuilding the engine of his iconic "Dragon Bike." The rebuild, last performed in 1977, includes replacing valve guides, pistons, all bearings, and a rebuilt rod set. The description also details Dragonman's availability for machine work and rebuilds, noting a busy period with a military museum starting in April. He provides specific packing instructions for incoming jobs and states their rebuild service for standard parts and labor costs $1200 plus shipping, with a focus on transmissions and Harley motors from 1936 to 1999. Shop t-shirts are also advertised.

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 demonstrates the advanced process of installing nickel alloy valve seats in Harley-Davidson Panhead engine heads. The instructor, with approximately 45 years of experience, details precise measurements, custom tool fabrication, and critical interference fit tolerances required to prevent head damage or seat failure. The guide covers machining the pocket, seating the new valve, and subsequent valve job adjustments.

This YouTube video showcases a busy motorcycle machine shop that specializes in engine rebuilds. The description highlights the shop's efficiency, completing jobs within a week at a fair price, which is attributed to a lack of similar services nationwide. A special offer is presented for rebuilding motorcycle motors from 1936-1999 for $1200, covering the lower end, heads, cylinder boring with cast pistons, and a top-end gasket set. Customers are instructed on how to ship their engine components, with a focus on packaging the lower end and separate boxing for heads and barrels. Links to the shop's online catalog and t-shirt store are provided.

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.