Harley Davidson Rebuilding Season

Published on February 12, 2020
Duration: 13:05

Dragon Man, a seasoned motorcycle mechanic with 53 years of experience, details his comprehensive engine rebuilding services for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, focusing on vintage models from 1936-1999. He emphasizes meticulous machine work, including flywheel balancing, crankshaft repair, cylinder boring, and multi-angle valve jobs, utilizing specialized equipment in his shop. His "Rebuild Your Own Motor" package offers a cost-effective solution for enthusiasts, providing a fully rebuilt lower end, heads, and barrels with high-quality American-made parts, allowing owners to reassemble the engine themselves. Dragon Man also highlights his expertise in rare case repairs and custom fabrication, distinguishing his services from modern motorcycle shops.

Quick Summary

Dragon Man, a seasoned mechanic with 53 years of experience, offers a "Rebuild Your Own Motor" service for $1,000, which includes rebuilding the engine's heads, barrels, and lower end with high-quality American-made parts. He also specializes in difficult case repairs and custom fabrication for vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles, ensuring meticulous machine work and personal assembly for optimal performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Machine Shop
  2. 00:19Proper Shipping for Engine Parts
  3. 00:30Customer's Flywheel Balancing Request
  4. 01:08Turnaround Time and Workload
  5. 01:31"Rebuild Your Own Motor" Service Explained
  6. 02:06Components Included in Rebuild
  7. 02:37Shipping Crate Requirements for Full Motors
  8. 02:46Detailed Breakdown of Rebuild Components
  9. 03:06Glass Beading and Valve Job
  10. 03:12Valves, Guides, and Seals
  11. 03:19Bearings and Crank Pin Details
  12. 03:26Pistons, Rings, and Rod Cages
  13. 03:35Connecting Rods and Cam Bearings
  14. 03:41Sprocket Shaft and Pinion Shaft Races
  15. 03:45Line Boring and Gasket Sets
  16. 03:51Reassembly and Shipping Savings
  17. 03:57Service Years and Model Focus
  18. 04:02Shop Tour: Parts Inventory
  19. 04:07Shop Tour: Miller Machines
  20. 04:10Shop Tour: CNC Machine Capabilities
  21. 04:17Shop Tour: Flight Cutting and Boring Machine
  22. 04:22Shop Tour: Shovelhead Seat Cutting Machine
  23. 04:29Shop Tour: Honing Machines
  24. 04:36Shop Tour: Valve Grinding Machine
  25. 04:40Shop Tour: Cylinder Honing and Cross-hatching
  26. 04:45Shop Tour: Valve Guide Honing Machines
  27. 04:51Dragon Man's 53 Years of Experience
  28. 05:02Evolution of the Motorcycle Business
  29. 05:08The "Old School" vs. New Generation Biker
  30. 05:15Specialized Case Repair Sections
  31. 05:21Sportster Transmission Case Repair
  32. 05:26Panhead and Shovelhead Port Repair
  33. 05:34Main Race Repair for Sprocket Shafts
  34. 05:41Welding and Jigging for Precision Repairs
  35. 05:47Bottom End Case Repair (1936-1999)
  36. 05:50Generator End and Primary Cover Repair
  37. 05:57Specializing in Difficult Repairs
  38. 06:04Value Proposition of Rebuild Service
  39. 06:07Historical Photos: Long Island Shop
  40. 06:13Historical Photos: Double Engine Bikes
  41. 06:25Historical Photos: Riding Double Engine Bikes
  42. 06:31Historical Photos: Garden of the Gods Stop
  43. 06:38Historical Photos: License Check
  44. 06:43Historical Photos: Balanching Rock
  45. 06:47Historical Photos: Brother Mike Bernstein
  46. 06:51Historical Photos: First Dragon Bike (1981)
  47. 06:58Historical Photos: Museum Location
  48. 07:01Building the Mail Order Business
  49. 07:07Contact Information and Call to Action
  50. 07:17Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dragon Man's "Rebuild Your Own Motor" service?

Dragon Man's "Rebuild Your Own Motor" service costs $1,000 and involves rebuilding the engine's heads, barrels, and lower end with high-quality American-made parts. The rebuilt components are then shipped back to the customer with a gasket set, allowing them to perform the final engine assembly themselves.

What kind of specialized repairs does Dragon Man offer for Harley-Davidson engines?

Dragon Man specializes in difficult repairs that many shops cannot handle, such as fabricating and installing case repair sections for blown-out Sportster transmissions, repairing broken ports on Panhead and Shovelhead engines, and replacing worn main race inserts for the sprocket shaft.

How does Dragon Man ensure the quality of his engine rebuilds?

With 53 years of experience, Dragon Man performs all machine work and assembly himself, using specialized Miller machines and high-quality American-made parts. He meticulously balances flywheels, performs three-angle valve jobs, and precisely bores cylinders to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity.

What is the recommended way to ship engine parts to Dragon Man for service?

Customers should pack engine components very securely, especially heads and barrels, to prevent damage during transit. Each shipment must include a note with the customer's name, return address, and telephone number to ensure proper identification and communication for the requested work.

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