"Restoration Guide" for 1929-1936 45"s |
Truly a Excellent Manual..& a HD History book for all |
1 kick hot...20 cold |
I`ve got a 57 with automatic advance that just hates to start when it`s cold. |
1440 cc Panhead |
I am about to buy a size 1440 cc panhead |
1937 |
Information for 1937 |
1941 WL documentation |
Iam working on documentation about the 1941 WLs (south african defence) |
1948 pan (how do you crank this beast?) |
I have just finished building my 1948 model, and it is hell to crank. |
1950 Pan coming apart |
Anyone else have any suggestions of what I should be doing |
1950 panhead EL |
I am looking at buying a 50 pan EL. |
1951 Pan bobber |
I got my 51 pan fired up last Saturday |
1951 Panhead HELP! |
I was riding my Pan home from work and it quit. |
1958 FLH production numbers |
I was wondering anyone tell me where you might could find production numbers on old harleys |
1959 duo kickstarting |
I have problems on starting my bike with kickstart. |
1960 Duo-Glide (an old friend) |
After 24 long years I am buying my 1960 panhead back |
1960 Duo-Glide VIN numbers |
Would a 1960 FLH Vintage Duo-Glide be titled using a VIN number or titled using the Engine Casing number? |
1962 FLH VIN numbers |
The 6 in the 62FLH2xxx should be straight backed and not round. |
1963 (or there about) VIN numbers |
Can anyone with a 1960s Panhead tell me what the 6 look like on their engine |
1963 Duo-Glide issues |
What obvious mechanical issues will I run into |
1965 Pan |
My wife wanted a Soft Tail Duce and I got her a version of the Panhead Duce |
45" $% specs |
I was hoping someone could help me out with somewhere to get engine specs |
45" Bobber build |
Is it possible to mate this engine with big twin trans and primary if it was going into a custom built frame |
A ride story... |
Although i have posted mostly question on the Pan board, my first antique is a 45" flatty. |
A Simple Question? |
Will not start when hot |
An inordinate number of things go wrong |
In the past month I have had an inordinate number of things go wrong with my 63FL that kind of has me scratching my head |
Any good WL/WLA/G Projects going on? |
Does anyone have any new 45 projects in the making for the New Year? |
Are belt primaries harder to kick |
Has anyone noticed if it is drastically harder to kickstart after changing to a belt in a tin primary |
Backfiring: rich, lean, or timing |
On acceleration it backfired between gears and "went flat" at about 2500 rpm |
Bad motor numbers |
My understanding is that Harley never used a "9" stamp with a curved tail |
Belly number |
Is it possible for a 1963 to be legit with a right side belly number of 161-xxxx and left side of 162-xxxx |
Bike stalling |
I have no trouble starting it but I ride for 2-4 miles then it starts to stall |
Bike wont start: The long story... |
After almost a year worth of careful rebuilding, the bike wont start. |
Bike wont start: Update |
Here is what we found |
Billy Bike info |
I recently purchased a 1963 pan and plan to build it into a "Billy Bike" replica |
Birch white paint....same as it ever was? |
Has the Birch White paint color changed over the years or has it always stayed the same? |
Black bolts |
After a little practice I am able to produce an even, black finish on just about anything steel |
Break in mileage |
What kind of mileage do you guys do for a proper break in on a new top end |
Broke down by the road |
Started running on front cylinder only |
Bruce Palmers book |
It does exactly what it sets out to do - discuss restoration. But I realised that this is not where I am at with my bike. |
Building a project bike |
Where do you recommend I begin |
Buying a Panhead |
Should I even think about buying a panhead |
Buying a Panhead, what to consider? |
What would everyone of you consider/check before buying a panhead. |
Cad plating |
Does anyone know of a reputable place that does Cad plating |
Can you do your own Chrome |
Has anyone out there tried this |
Cannot get it started |
Cannot get it started |
Cannot start it |
If it starts, it will happen within the first 10 kicks for about 30 seconds and then all I get is a workout |
Cannot start it hot! |
I can kick start it just fine when it is cold--but after it is ran and warmed up-- > I cannot. |
Casting data-codes |
I would like to exactly know what means the casting data-codes on the 45" cylinders ! |
Chopper: what defines a chopper |
When does a bike become a chopper? |
Choppers and bobbers: what is in a name |
Can any of you oldtimers / State-siders clue me in? |
Choppers functionable |
Why dont people (bikers especially) realize that a chopper isnt built to be comfy |
Cleaning oil tank |
Would anybody know of something I could use to dissolve rust? |
Considering a purchase |
How easy is it to tell if a bike is original? |
Curb weight of a Duo-Glide |
Did Harley ever have a dry weight spec. on the Duo |
Early Panhead problems |
I just want to know how much maintenance, etc. is involved with owning such an old engine |
Engine does not run hot |
It wont start again before it is cold |
Fine vs. coarse threaded bolts--when used |
When do we use fine and when do we use coarse threaded bolts? |
Fogger |
When it started it blew out the family of mice and feed storage, and the bike died |
Frame (year) identification |
How can I figure out what year my frame is |
Gas resistant clearcoat |
Anyone know of a clear coat that is more gas resistant than the dura-color DE1636 Ceramic rattle can? |
Genuine Panhead |
To the best of your knowledge were Panhead custom colors a single year offering or could a rider be able to select a earlier year custom color when or |
Gettin paint off cases |
How do you guys go about tackling such a project. |
Good online source for stainless steel hardware? |
I am looking for a good online source for stainless steel nuts, bolts, washers and acorns. |
Hard starting |
As I played with the condenser wire, it started to run real bad and then died |
Hard starting backfire. |
Usually starts on one or two, but now it is four or five |
Hearing a "clunk" from my motor |
When I rev the egine from idle I think I hear a "clunk" coming from the engine |
Heli-coils |
Any tips, ideas, or warnings on using helicoils in aluminum or should it work just as well as in steel? |
Hell to crank problem |
It has been hell to start when cold |
Hot Pan |
Running hot after 1/2 hour around town at 90 deg air temp. 200 degs oil temp |
How to tell if paint is original |
How do you tell if a Panhead is truly original paint |
I wish I posted this in any good WL/WLA/G projects |
This is where I was at over a couple weeks ago, 7/10/04 more has been done since. |
Is sidecar factory fitted |
Is there any way to determine if the sidecar was installed at the factory |
It is alive, but |
The gen light will not go off |
JUNK new parts |
Where in hell does one find a GOOD new rear drum and sprocket assembly |
Karma strikes |
Just a light thread about my recent brush with Karma coming back to bite me |
Kick back |
Lately when starting the old girl I have been getting a lot of kick back |
Kick backs: how to deal with it |
I do get those nasty kick backs every other time or so even before I manage to kick the first revolution. |
Kickstart trying to hurt me |
Before I could get my foot off the kicker it "caught" and threw my leg back |
Knuckle/pan |
I read some where that HD made a few Pans for the trade show in mid 1947 could this one of those or just a knuck/pan |
Low mileage musuem piece |
I just bought a 50FL, is there anything I need to look for |
Machinist recommendation |
Looking for a good shop for top end work |
Mechanical troubleshooting request |
There seemed to be quite a bit of oil that has leaked from the pan covers |
Must have panhead tools |
What are the must have tools to build a panhead |
My 1962 Duo VIN |
Anyone know of a website or someone I can get the background on my VIN# on my bike? |
Need to know about panheads |
What do I need to know about Pans? |
New bike - major decisions |
Should I just use this frame or sell it and buy an aftermarket frame for my ride |
New to Panheads. Rolling my own... |
Nearly complete but I have got a couple of questions. |
Newbie question about case numbers |
How much of a deterrent in terms of value & desireability does non-matching numbers on an old Panhead represent |
NOS stuff that is too cool to install |
How many new old stock accessories do you have in the drawer that you do not have the b*lls to actually install |
Ok then, how do you crank your beast? |
Cranking survey |
Old school |
Old school rules......... |
One last time......I hope...... |
Tried 6 hours today to start |
Original Pan |
Putting a bike together and do not know if I should go with a replica pan for my project or jump on the opportunity to get my hands on an original pan |
Overview numbers produced and in Register |
Overview of numbers Panheads and Flatheads produced and the numbers in the Register(s) |
Paint codes |
Harley-Davidson Paint codes |
Paint info needed |
Any suggestions as to primers and topcoats |
Pan Cover Felt Glue |
Richard, a mechanic from San Diego H-D told me about "Gorilla Snot" |
Pan parts needed |
I am down to a couple I can not seem to find |
Panhead changes |
I read somewhere that 59 was a good year for the Panhead, anybody knows why |
Panhead engine buying question |
What exactly should I look for when going over an engine for sale |
Panhead kick start help |
I would love to hear tricks others have used to get a 57 Pan with an S&S carb running |
Panhead name |
I am looking for suggestions-any body got one |
Panvolution |
I have only on one occasion ever seen a pan motor and an EVO top end |
Parts for Pans |
Who makes the best parts like gaskets and the like |
Parts washer and fluid |
What kinda fluid should I get for it |
Pings when hot |
When the bike is cold it runs great, but when hot, if its under any strain what so ever, it pings like crazy |
Please help |
When she is hot she wont start |
Questions on 1951 FL |
Thought I would introduce myself and share my story |
Rattle can paint jobs |
How many people have rattle canned a paint job? |
Recommendations needed ... |
I could use some good advice. |
Rigid Riding tips needed! |
If anyone has more tips, please write |
Running hot |
The oil temp of my 65 gets up to 200 degrees after an hour of riding |
Running old plates |
How many of you run vintage plates on your bikes? |
Running on front cylinder only |
If a panhead has spark and 95 psi compression in both cylinders, what could cause it to run only on the front cylinder |
Serial numbers |
Is there supposed to be a serial number on the frame |
Silver paint for parts |
Does any body know of a good match for the original silver paint |
Sizzling hot - fajitas |
I heard a sound best described as "sizzling" |
Spark plug explanation |
Spark plug explanation |
Special Screws |
Anyone have a source for the special Harley screws used in the star hub dust cover, and the relay mount? |
Specialty tools |
I am wondering which specialty tools are a "must get" |
Speedo drive ratio? |
Can I correct the reading with a different drive unit, or must I replace the speedo? |
Speedometer overview |
Speedometer overview |
Starting a 50 pan |
Anything else I shoud look at before i try to fire it up |
Starting a pan after 14 years |
The bike I bought has been kept in a garage but has not been started for 14 years |
Starting problems, impossible to kick start |
The thing is all of a sudden impossible to kick start |
The going rate for parts... |
Can anyone tell me the going rate for a set of used, good condition 48 casting heads? |
Top speed on a 47 WL |
Will it handle the highway? |
Torque settings lug and axle nuts |
I cannot find these values in the manuals |
Torque specifications |
OHV Big Twin torque specifications |
Torque specifications for engine and transmission mounting bolts |
What are the torque specs. for the engine and transmission mounting bolts |
Very hard starting |
This is a very hard starting cold blooded beast |
Vibrations |
I played with the notion of trying to smooth out the old bike at cruising speed |
VIN number questions |
I am trying to get smart on VIN numbers and belly numbers |
VIN number WLA |
Is this possible to have this many numbers in the factory issued VIN War production run |
VINs |
How do I decifer the remainder of the vin |
What the hell happened to Harley shops |
What the hell happened to the Harley shops |
Wheelie anybody? |
How do they do it without exploding parts all over the road? |
Where did all the power go |
Bike started put, put, put, like it was running on "half" of each of the cyclinders... or running out of gas |
Wont stand up and run |
Soon as you stand it up to ride starts missing and dies |
Wont trade my cool noises |
I like these noises |
Words of advice: the best parts to look for |
New guy would like words of advice please |
