Please dont feel pressured to make a video a week , your videos are worth waiting for because of the quality Mr. Baxter . Thank you .
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks sir. Appreciate it. Will do my best!
@mweeks2000
Жыл бұрын
Agree 100%. Were you a high school teacher. You explain everything perfectly with a voice that's easy to listen to. Thank you Mr. Baxtee.
@patrickjoy9551
Жыл бұрын
Man I wish your shop was in my neck of the woods. It refreshing to see a guy that not only knows what they are doing but actually has a passion for it. Much respect for a business owner/operator that treats his costumers bikes like they were his own. Well done Mr. Baxter and thank you for sharing your hard earned knowledge.
@markchizmadia2004
Жыл бұрын
Great detective diagnostic work Kevin. Takes tons of knowledge and patience to do this and you most definitely possess both of these traits! Not many would have viedoed this. You made it understandable and interesting. Thank you.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 Appreciate you
@tailgunnerdenis3331
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic demonstration Kevin. These are the challenges/mysteries many of us home mechanics/builders call the Gremlins… With the right amount of skill/knowledge/patience/tools you’ve just proven, once again, that any problem can be discovered. Thanks from Canada….love your vids.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Denis! Thank you!
@tonyriehle6657
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I like my points, condenser, flyweight advanced, kick only, carbureted shovelhead with the hot wire on the coil being held there with an alligator clip.
@hotdotdog
Жыл бұрын
Kevin this was awesome. It addressed content that to my knowledge has never been broached.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. Glad you found it useful.
@steve28849
Жыл бұрын
this is so far beyond the old "set the points with a matchbook" days. fuel, air & spark, all at the right time.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir...i love me some points. Lol
@Rezaroth
Жыл бұрын
Kevin, you're awesome and I love your videos. I refer many people in my country to your channel to learn from. That's high quality content right there. Thank you for all the effort you put into making this.
@Tryke_Ryder
Жыл бұрын
Marvelous step by step diagnostic procedure!! As a technician in the railroad industry, I can appreciate your directed process! Throwing parts at a problem is easy, unless you are the one paying for it!!!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
I always like to know the why.... parts are expensive!
@regnar19881
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding explanation / demonstration.
@kerrylewis2581
Жыл бұрын
Please do more of these diag videos. This was fascinating to watch.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Will do my friend!
@keithparr8880
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin, Very interesting and informative video, great content!
@fredflint1797
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best explanation of the best range of content!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks Fred! Appreciate it!
@dennisberg570
Жыл бұрын
Wow , very well done and articulated clearly , Thanks .
@provocateur9818
Жыл бұрын
Always learning so much here...true value and high quality videos. Thank you for making them
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you
@dannpd1955
17 күн бұрын
Unbelievable deductions. I would have never figured all that out I learned alot.
@vinniebagodonuts9391
Жыл бұрын
You Sir are an absolute engine genius. Hats off to you. Can't wait to get my bike in with you for my build. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@capecodbiker9902
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation on that I’m in the automotive world and diagnostic is half the battle I’ve spent days on trying find one bad ground
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Intermittent drivability issues are the worsr!
@janyoung1633
Жыл бұрын
Very concise! Thanks a bunch! Never too late in life to learn something new. Keep up the great and helpful videos!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@grantodaniel7053
Жыл бұрын
And THAT is why I don't cringe at "exorbitant" labour costs... I have a pretty clear idea of the mechanical concepts involved in a combustion engine - but not a clue as far as the electronics aspects and diagnostics are concerned. Thanks for another fantastic video Kevin! I always find your explanations so full of detail, and yet still very simple and clear. You would have made a fantastic teacher! I've learned so much from your channel and I want to thank you for that. Cheers, from South Australia. 👍🇦🇺👍🇦🇺
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Im with ya Grant! Thanks!
@joshcooper86
Жыл бұрын
That was awesome. Some great things learnt from this video mate.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@andrelouro88
Жыл бұрын
This is my type of shows!!! Keep with the good work! Thanks again for the that slice of wisdom 💪
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Youre welcome Dirt. Thanks!
@Rif_Leman
10 ай бұрын
This is a very well produced video and much respect for Kevin's knowledge and skills.
@eric_fxbb74
Жыл бұрын
Big fan of the diag videos! Very informative and perfect explanations. Thanks for sharing!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Great! Thank you Eric!! Appreciate it!
@wjb111
Жыл бұрын
Every video you post is very detailed and informative! Great channel!!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you sir!
@frankG451
Ай бұрын
Awesome technical skills! 👍 interesting to watch your videos. Thanks!
@DevilDog59
Жыл бұрын
Now that’s what I like to see true diag on an issue that does not throw a code. Love these gear head troubleshooting issues as they can relate to all of us at some time in our troubleshooting.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Theres more to modern stuff for sure. Same concepts, but more parts. Thank you!
@thomastrevino7734
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’ve have a bike that I’m working on that had all these same symptoms. I told the customer that it was the ecm and they insisted to change every else but the ecm. After sending them this video they agreed to tru it and bingo it fired up. I felt like you made this video just for me
@steventanner864
Жыл бұрын
Great work as always
@johnb2802
5 ай бұрын
I’m an electrical engineer and it warms my heart to see you use an oscilloscope. Most motorcycle mechanics have no idea what that is or how beneficial it can be. Good job.
@donwest6148
Жыл бұрын
I have searched and search this video I have the same exact problem with my 2001 Electra Glide you are the man thank you so much
@shameless6963
Жыл бұрын
Love videos like this where you can actually learn from it.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that. All the best
@king0dasouf
11 ай бұрын
Your ability to articulate a concept is immense.
@austinap2248
Жыл бұрын
I had a friend years ago who was a great mechanic and a very passable electrician. He said he would rather deal with a mechanical problem than electrical. He Said the thing about electrical work is you may replace a part and it may run for awhile but then it fails and you realize the part you replace was just a symptom of a larger problem. Kind of like replacing a dead battery only to find the new battery is fried a few weeks later because the voltage regulator was shot.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
exactly. thank you sir!
@NormalSoMDStuff
Жыл бұрын
Another great video Kevin ! Keep up the good work !
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob!
@randyallen2771
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating Kevin! Thanks.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jagjr6772
Жыл бұрын
Amazing knowledge you have. This is why paying a professional is worth it.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
In any field sir, i agree!
@ragingkoalabear
Жыл бұрын
Excellent information as usual! It's fascinating to see the process of what I would call deep dive diagnostics, and to get a glimpse of what the "brains" of these electronically controlled systems are thinking during various malfunctions. Greatly appreciate everything you do to keep us informed and educated!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you sir!
@lemoynelaytonable
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, and thank you for sharing your expertise with us!.. Great information!!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
@dalewilker6126
Жыл бұрын
Excellent description and demonstration! Now to change the ECM and get the proper tune re-loaded for that engine combo....
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Yes Sir!
@T-R3kz
4 ай бұрын
Very informative thread. Thanks
@royalelee7513
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video Kevin. Interesting to watch you work your way down the diagnostic path and arrive at a correct conclusion. I hope I have similar success diagnosing the starting system on my '85 FXRP. Battery tests out good, but the motor won't turn over fast enough to start it. Will be using diagnostic procedures from the service manual. NOT gonna throw parts at it yet!! Don't fret if you don't do a video every week. It's not like you don't have anything else that needs doing.
@joeforeman2804
Жыл бұрын
i'd like to see the "bad" sensor waveform. Great diagnostics video. So many techs (and people in general) think "read a code, swap a part". A code, or in this case lack of code, is merely a piece of diagnostics. thanks for sharing.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
In this case it wasnt bad. If it were, the pulses would be flat, intermittent, or none.
@rogerdockery6576
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin,I need all I can get,love your vids can't wait for the next one.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Youre welcome Roger. Thank you.
@richedmundson8964
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Knowing how to properly troubleshoot shows the difference between a great shop and an average shop.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Thank you
@briana325
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I would love to see more diagnostic videos just like this!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
More coming! Thanks!
@ChasCrewChief
Жыл бұрын
Well done👍. Many shops and tech would have thrown new parts at this problem hoping to find the answer. Thanks for showing it is a step by step problem solving process that takes time and understanding.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
At first it seemed to be crank sensor. 1 extra step said otherwise. Thanks!
@eliinthewolverinestate6729
Ай бұрын
Great video. Found a lot of problems can be solved with voltage gauge and checking grounds. But the frame is the ground. Have you ever checked? A car or truck all have engine ground for a reason. Engine mounts don't always ground out the engine. I ran a ground wire to starter and it fix starter lag. Plus it really seems to start and run better. And if engine is not grounded where does the current go? This is even more important with frames that use the engine as structural member like Buell, Pan Am, and Sportster S.
@wtf0101
Жыл бұрын
Now that's troubleshooting at its best 👌 great video sir
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks DJ! All the best!
@TheFrobate
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, love the diagnostic info.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. More to come!
@paulbuckberry7683
Жыл бұрын
Great video Kev, you explained that really well………….every day is a school day.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
thank you sir!
@kjetillien4677
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing. Learning a lot !
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support sir!
@glennbrandl6877
11 ай бұрын
Awesome videos Thank you 🇺🇲💯
@randysiler7458
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you 👍👍
@roadkingrider6532
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Love this kind of stuff.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rebel_ltz
Жыл бұрын
Really interesting video to watch!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@62himself
Жыл бұрын
I love how you drill down all the way on this one. I’ve gotten to the point where I know “x” is bad but this is actually proving I!!
@Goldencountry63
Жыл бұрын
Just spoke with Jason a few minutes ago about a rebuild on my 95 EVO and wanted to say you are fortunate to have him with you...
@tracyhardin4542
Жыл бұрын
they did my 95 evo fatboy i will say that you will NOT be disapointed in the work ,mine runs great and is very dependable
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
I couldnt agree more! Thank you so much!
@gregkistner1955
Жыл бұрын
Nice job! Thankyou for this video!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@asamzafar8598
Жыл бұрын
Very informative video, thank you
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Youre welcome. Thanks for watching!
@normdeclercq4052
5 күн бұрын
Great video thank you very informative
@thedieselpig4448
Жыл бұрын
Clear as a bell now. That was a Great Video.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@jamzholm
Жыл бұрын
Great info!!!
@sidneysnottley6414
Жыл бұрын
Great lesson... Cheers.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
thanks. Cheers!
@yruphuct2
Жыл бұрын
That was a great video. I really understood what you were saying. Had no idea It takes all that to run. I really learned something new. Thanks 👍
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@yruphuct2
Жыл бұрын
Very much so. I been watchin a lot of the twin cam videos. Gotta 2012 blackline with a stage 1, 103b. Planning on going stage 2. Basic riding, nothing to hard. Just want reliable and get out of the way power. Great videos.
@danielnichols9049
Жыл бұрын
As usual very informative! Great content! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I recently had a no start issue with the 98 Heritage I bought. Didn’t know where to start. Turned out to be ignition switch.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Intermittent issues can be quite a challenge as well. Thanks!
@knucklefist8535
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@roncoburn7771
Жыл бұрын
now that was the best video i have seen in a long time kevin I understood everything you were saying by the way the ole twin cam sounds sweet.
@thatkajunguy8029
Жыл бұрын
Excellent content, troubleshooting is my favorite. I had it being a timing issue while listening to you eliminate the choices...👍
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Well, to some degree you are right, it was! ECM sees 7000 rpm....so it pushes timing to full advance accordingly. Good catch!
@TheFryetube
Жыл бұрын
Loved this video…I worked avionics on military aircraft for 42 years. Looks like a great deal of the technology marbles have entered the civilian market. Great in-depth explanation!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@Savannahjbo
Жыл бұрын
my brain nearly melted when you said, it wld not crank off starting fluid even w spark.. too many carbs in my life to immediately catch the FI system needs all that communication to 'time' it just right too ... great vid ty sir
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir. Not much different than spinning a distributor 180 out. Timing is everything.
@MichaelHeinrich1
Жыл бұрын
Great Video Kevin, very interessting.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Michael. Glad you liked it.
@jimscycleandautotn8508
Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother✊ Customers don't always understand the hourly rate we charge in regards to the work performed. Essentially in my opinion and experience you are paying for the work essentially but you more importantly are paying for the knowledge and experience as well . Best regards Mr Baxter.
@jimscycleandautotn8508
Жыл бұрын
Ecm was my guess when you mentioned the spike on it at 7000 rpm.
@Chaplain161
Жыл бұрын
Another great video Kevin! I hate diagnosing electrical issues, that is definitely my weakest spot. I have two oscilloscopes in my attic that belonged to my dad. One is the old style with the round CRT display and the other is a little more modern, but still about 30 to 40 years old. I have no clue as to how to even use them though.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I appreciate your support!
@franksaxton3583
Жыл бұрын
Kevin: I really like, enjoy and learn a lot from your videos. The step by step tear-downs and parts upgrades complete with tips and explanations gives me a lot more confidence that I could do at least some of these projects and repairs myself. Happy that you are getting into problem solving videos although I have to say that this first effort was mighty obscure. I haven't carried a scope since I retired eons ago. And swapping an ECM based on a hunch would be cost prohibitive for me. I completely understand that technical explanation for how you got there and I appreciate that a lot. But for me, videos that isolate more common problems and fixes would be hugely helpful. As a reference, replacing cams is about the limit of my skill and available tools and I have yet to actually do that (yet). Keep up the great work and answer your messages :) Trying to buy a Daytona Twin tek controller from you and not getting a response :(
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Hi Frank. It wasnt swapped on a hunch...the ecm didnt have 5v output to sensor...knew at that point it was ecm. Plugging in a known good one was just to confirm. Ill be doing all sorts of different videos in the future. Thanks for watching!
@terryfrank7421
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin I've never owned a Harley davidson until I turned 60 odd. I welcome your videos so much thankyou Terry from Australia
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Cheers Terry! Glad to have you!
@leemanson5295
Жыл бұрын
I really want to have this video playing for all of my customers to see when they ask why it cost so much for diagnostic repairs. Videos like this help breakdown all that’s involved with doing proper diag, and not just throwing miscellaneous parts at a bike, hoping to get lucky and find the problem.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
we play topic videos here all the time when we know a customer is coming in having similar work done. this is one of the reasons i post videos...to let people see whats going on. many have said "pulling back the curtain".
@jeffreyjones3228
Жыл бұрын
Kevin, many years ago Daytona Twin Tec produced a EFI to Carb conversion module, to replace the Magneti-Marelli and early Delphi EFI system. Myself being an old "analog man", that would have been the route I'd have chosen. Great video as always. JP Jones "the old analog man" Lol
@headkick100
Жыл бұрын
great keep those diagnostic vids coming👍
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
More to come! thanks
@jimbolen3599
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Youre welcome!
@tommygreer9921
Жыл бұрын
Thanks that was extremely useful apritiate your knowlage
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tommy!
@MoeLarrycurly1
Жыл бұрын
Great info 👍🏍️
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@btominthewind
Жыл бұрын
Way-to-go, you're a great teacher
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Wayne. Thanks for watching!
@dorothytipton1974
Жыл бұрын
Awesome info brother
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like! Thanks!
@user-qw3zt9vl4n
Жыл бұрын
✌👊 NICE!!! Thank you sir.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
thank you
@chriss7031
12 күн бұрын
Scopes on a Harley. I have a 4 channel Micsig I use for equipment diagnostics. I definitely want to scop my bike to get known good captures of the signals on my 23 ST SG. Nobody is doing this that so know of but it’s common practice in the automotive world. I’m interested in synching up the crank notch to MAP readings while idling for tuning purposes.
@stephenbirch9436
Жыл бұрын
Were would be if not for your special tutorial. Love your work 👍
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen!
@NorCal-refrigeration
Жыл бұрын
great video Kevin 🤘⚡🤘✨✨
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929
Жыл бұрын
Old school scope there. Another thing that can pull down the 5 volt reference is another sensor shorted or partially shorted. Typically 5 volt is shared among several sensors. Nice call on the ECM in this case. Nice thing to have a known good to prove it out 100 percent.
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Yes sir! Same here...5 volt to all but not all are shared. 2.5v to crank, 5 v to all others in this case.
@johnbrisker5584
Жыл бұрын
So basically the discombobulator was all dukemflached!!🤷🏻♂️😂Great video and education would love to see you do some more work on a 88B because that’s what I have.I hear there great platforms for builds.Thanks again.👍🏻🍺
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Lol....the early to mid year TCs were great bikes.
@dmac620
Жыл бұрын
That was great content, thanks!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Youre welcome! Thank you!
@geoffluck
Жыл бұрын
Fascinating!
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
I enjoy the problem solving aspects. Thanks!
@albertstabelli5869
Жыл бұрын
As usual, Great video! I like the subject and understand most of it, thanks to my son who works on new cars. But I will stick to what I know, carburetors, chains, points and condensers. Your scope reminds me of a Sun machine. Lol
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Just a lot smaller! Lol. Thank you sir.
@thomaskirkpatrick4031
Жыл бұрын
I hope the customer understands how lucky he got by bringing the bike to you, having the ability to diagnose the the problem correctly. To many people claiming to know what they're doing, would have just started throwing very expensive parts at it.
@frankavellino6659
Жыл бұрын
Well done sir thank you
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Youre welcome Frank. Thanks for watching.
@danbarrette9888
Жыл бұрын
Remarkable thank you
@KevinBaxter
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Dan! Thanks!
@hitekredneck109
3 ай бұрын
You also need to disconnect everything on the 5 volt circuit in order to discount any shorted components. If you see 5 volts with all sensors disconnected, either test each sensor or connect them one at a time until you see the voltage drop. Of course this is after verifying grounds etc. If you still see under 5 volts then the ecm is cooked. I run into these issues often.....it usually takes about 2 hours to diagnose and without an oscilliscope...just using a plain ole dvm.
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