Harley Motor Work Done at Dragonmans

Published on February 10, 2023
Duration: 5:30

This video details the comprehensive engine rebuild services offered by Dragonman's, focusing on Big Dog motorcycles. It outlines the process of disassembling, cleaning, and replacing components like pistons, rings, connecting rods, and bearings. The service includes balancing flywheels to pistons and setting ring gaps, with options for cylinder boring and head rebuilding.

Quick Summary

Dragonman's offers comprehensive engine rebuild services for Big Dog motorcycles, including glass beading, new pistons, Hastings rings, rebuilt connecting rods, Timken bearings, and balanced flywheels. Cylinder boring and complete head rebuilding are also available. The full engine rebuild service is priced at $695, with emphasis on using high-quality American parts.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction to Big Dog Motorcycles
  2. 00:30Comparing Big Dog Motorcycle Engines
  3. 00:42Baker 6-Speed Transmission
  4. 00:56Dragonman's Engine Rebuild Services Overview
  5. 01:06Most Popular Motor Job: Rebuild Your Own Motor
  6. 01:14Engine Rebuild Process: Disassembly and Glass Beading
  7. 01:18Cylinders, Pistons, and Rings
  8. 01:25Connecting Rod and Lower End Rebuild
  9. 01:36Timken Bearings and Cam Bearings
  10. 01:44Rod Cages and Roller Bearings
  11. 01:51Crank Pin Options: Jim's Machining or Easter Motorcycle Parts
  12. 02:00Pinion Shaft Bearings and Gasket Set
  13. 02:06Flywheel Balancing and Lower End Assembly
  14. 02:15Piston Placement and Ring Gap Setting
  15. 02:21Head Rebuilding: Valves, Springs, and Valve Job
  16. 02:33Engine Rebuild Service Pricing
  17. 02:36Rocker Arm Rebuild Details
  18. 02:55Cylinder Boring Service
  19. 03:01Cylinder and Piston Matching Service
  20. 03:04Complete Head Rebuild Pricing
  21. 03:07Complete Lower End Rebuild Pricing
  22. 03:14Complete Sports Rebuild (Engine Only)
  23. 03:22Value Proposition of Dragonman's Services
  24. 03:35Quality of Parts: Stainless Steel, Nitrated Valves, American Parts
  25. 03:40Glass Beading Results on Cases
  26. 03:53New Glass Beading Machine Introduction
  27. 04:05Demonstration of New Glass Beading Machine
  28. 04:10Using Both Glass Beading Machines
  29. 04:24Glass Beading Machine Reclaimer
  30. 04:39Workshop Overview: Dual Engine Compressor
  31. 04:45Sandblasting Services
  32. 04:48Contact Information for Motor Work
  33. 04:59Shipping Instructions for Parts
  34. 05:14Dragonman's Shipping Address
  35. 05:22Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in Dragonman's 'rebuild your own motor' service for Big Dog motorcycles?

The service includes complete disassembly, glass beading of all parts, new 8.5:1 cast pistons with Hastings rings, rebuilt connecting rods with new races and bushings, new Timken bearings for the lower end and cam, new rod cages, and a choice of Jim's Machining or Easter Motorcycle Parts crank pins. Flywheels are balanced to pistons, and ring gaps are set.

How does Dragonman's rebuild service handle motorcycle cylinder boring and head work?

For cylinder boring, you can send in cylinders to be matched with pistons, rings, pins, and locks for $175. Complete head rebuilding, excluding seats, costs $295. This includes work on valves, springs, guides, and a two-angle valve job, with all components assembled.

What is the pricing for a complete engine rebuild at Dragonman's?

A complete lower end rebuild, fully assembled, costs $695. A full engine rebuild, including everything shown (excluding transmission), is priced at $695. The speaker asserts that for $2600, one cannot achieve better results than their service.

How should customers pack motorcycle engine parts when shipping them to Dragonman's for service?

For shipping, heads and barrels should be packed in four separate boxes within one larger box. The lower end should be placed in a plastic milk crate with cardboard reinforcement around it to ensure safe arrival. This method is recommended for shipping via FedEx or UPS.

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