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Derek's World Of Motorcycling
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2013
I'm Derek, a 50-something motorcyclist in the UK. I've been riding bikes since 1999, so it could be said that I'm a late starter to the game. However, motorcycling is my main hobby and passion!
I've created this channel to share some of my motorcycling related experiences, as well as show some of the weird and wonderful machinery that I've encountered along the way. I hope you enjoy the content. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
I've created this channel to share some of my motorcycling related experiences, as well as show some of the weird and wonderful machinery that I've encountered along the way. I hope you enjoy the content. Don't forget to like and subscribe!
FOUNDERS DAY 2024 - Sights & Sounds | 21st July 2024 | Kawasaki H1 Mach III
Some of the sights seen and sounds heard at this year's VMCC & Tavener's Founder Day Vintage Motorcycle Club Rally.
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A COMMON PROBLEM! | 1974 Kawasaki H2
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An increase of engine performance, due to improved breathing, uncovers a problem common to Kawasaki H2s! Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/dereksworldofmotorcycling
CLASSIC SUPERBIKES MUSEUM | MOTORCYCLE TOUR OF NORTHERN GERMANY - Part 2 | 31st May to 1st June 2024
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The second of a series of videos of my recent motorcycle tour of northern Germany, including a visit to the famous Superbike Museum in Gifhorn. Das Zweite einer Videoserie, die meine kürzliche Motorradtour durch Norddeutschland zeigt. Im Video besuche ich das berühmte Superbike-Museum in Gifhorn. Superbike-Museum Website: classic-superbikes.com/ Buy me a coffee! Kauf mir einen Kaffee! www.buyme...
DIE KURVE BIKERCAFÉ | MOTORCYCLE TOUR OF NORTHERN GERMANY - Part 1 | 30th to 31st May 2024
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The first of a series of videos of my recent motorcycle tour of northern Germany. Das Erste einer Videoserie, die meine kürzliche Motorradtour durch Norddeutschland zeigt. Die Kurve Website: motorradcafediekurve.de/ Buy me a coffee! Kauf mir einen Kaffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/dereksworldofmotorcycling
CASSINGTON BIKE NIGHT - Sights & Sounds | 24th June 2024 | Kawasaki H1 Mach III
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My second visit to the annual Cassington Bike Night, held in Cassington Village, Oxfordshire.
RUGBY BIKEFEST 2024 - Sights & Sounds | 19th May 2024 | Kawasaki H1 Mach III
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Some of the sights seen and sounds heard at the Rugby Bikefest 2024. Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/dereksworldofmotorcycling
STRANDED AT THE ROADSIDE 😞 | 11th May 2024 | Kawasaki S2A
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It was supposed to be my first ever visit to the Hungry Hogs Cafe in Belton, Leicestershire... Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/dereksworldofmotorcycling
RUGBY BIKEFEST 2024 - Ride-In | 19th May 2024 | Kawasaki H1 Mach III
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I wanted to exhibit my bike on the Vintage Japanese Motorcycles Club stand, as I'd done in previous years, but I put my application in too late. So I went online to register for the Ride-In, but that was also fully subscribed! Undeterred, I decided to make an unofficial appearance... Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/dereksworldofmotorcycling
THE WORKSHOP MESSED UP! 😒 | 1973 Kawasaki S2A Engine Repair - Pt3
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The cylinder 1 barrel of my S2A gets re-bored, but the piston clearance is still out of tolerance! Buy me a coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/dereksworldofmotorcycling
LONG ITCH DINER - BIKE NIGHT | 9th May 2024
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My first visit of the year to the Long Itch Diner Bike Night.
DEREK'S W.O.M. Meets The CURVY RIDERS MCC | 14th April 2024
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DEREK'S W.O.M. Meets The CURVY RIDERS MCC | 14th April 2024
KOTI AUTOTALLI | Kawasaki H2 | 13th April 2024
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KOTI AUTOTALLI | Kawasaki H2 | 13th April 2024
SUPER SAUSAGE CAFE | Kawasaki H1 Mach III | 7th April 2024
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SUPER SAUSAGE CAFE | Kawasaki H1 Mach III | 7th April 2024
A SECOND OPINION | 1973 Kawasaki S2A Engine Repair - Pt2
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A SECOND OPINION | 1973 Kawasaki S2A Engine Repair - Pt2
SUSPECTED ENGINE PROBLEM! 😮 | 1973 Kawasaki S2A Engine Repair - Pt1
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SUSPECTED ENGINE PROBLEM! 😮 | 1973 Kawasaki S2A Engine Repair - Pt1
RECESSION? What recession? 😉 Paying a visit to DK MOTORCYCLES | 29th Feburary 2024
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RECESSION? What recession? 😉 Paying a visit to DK MOTORCYCLES | 29th Feburary 2024
1969 KAWASAKI H1 MACH III 500 | The loose cush drive FIXED!
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1969 KAWASAKI H1 MACH III 500 | The loose cush drive FIXED!
PHILIPPINES RIDE OUT 2024 | BOHOL - Day 2
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PHILIPPINES RIDE OUT 2024 | BOHOL - Day 2
CHRIS WALKER KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES I 2nd February 2024
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CHRIS WALKER KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES I 2nd February 2024
THE PISTON CLUB | GILKS GARAGE CAFE | Kawasaki S2A | 28th January 2024
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THE PISTON CLUB | GILKS GARAGE CAFE | Kawasaki S2A | 28th January 2024
PHILIPPINES RIDE OUT 2024 | BOHOL - Day 1
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PHILIPPINES RIDE OUT 2024 | BOHOL - Day 1
TEXAS TORNADO BOOT CAMP | Pre-COTA Camp | April 7th to 10th, 2019
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TEXAS TORNADO BOOT CAMP | Pre-COTA Camp | April 7th to 10th, 2019
1969 KAWASAKI H1 MACH III 500 | Walkaround and Kickstart | 2 Stroke Triple | Classic Bike
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1969 KAWASAKI H1 MACH III 500 | Walkaround and Kickstart | 2 Stroke Triple | Classic Bike
CASSINGTON BIKE NIGHT | Honda CB750 | 26th June 2023
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CASSINGTON BIKE NIGHT | Honda CB750 | 26th June 2023
1972 HONDA CB750 | Walkaround and Kickstart | Classic Bike
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1972 HONDA CB750 | Walkaround and Kickstart | Classic Bike
Motorcycles CORRODING due to CONDENSATION! | How I Deal with Dampness in My Garage
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Motorcycles CORRODING due to CONDENSATION! | How I Deal with Dampness in My Garage
1973 KAWASAKI S2A | Walkaround and Kickstart | 2 Stroke Triple | Classic Bike
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1973 KAWASAKI S2A | Walkaround and Kickstart | 2 Stroke Triple | Classic Bike
HUGGY'S SPEED SHOP | CLASSIC BIKE MEET | Honda CB750 | 22nd November 2023
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HUGGY'S SPEED SHOP | CLASSIC BIKE MEET | Honda CB750 | 22nd November 2023
1974 KAWASAKI H2 | Walkaround and Kickstart | 2 Stroke Triple | Classic Bike
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1974 KAWASAKI H2 | Walkaround and Kickstart | 2 Stroke Triple | Classic Bike
Zaragoza & Pamplona: Motorcycle Touring in Spain - Part 5 | Kawasaki ZZR1400
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Zaragoza & Pamplona: Motorcycle Touring in Spain - Part 5 | Kawasaki ZZR1400
Great video Derek. Loved seeing those old two strokes. Shame we don't have smelly vision. Love the sound of those Kwak triples.👍
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 👍 Yes, it's a shame that TH-cam doesn't have Aromavision lol 😂
Thank you Derek, that was good. My vote would be for that RGV500, bit of a weapon that one.
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes, that RGV was evil sounding lol 😯 I don't know if it'd actually been entered into the concours 🤔
Pity Chris didn't win a prize for having the most annoying exhausts!
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Can somebody tell that bloke with banjo we are not in the US.
Bit of a ZZ Top look going on there! 😉
Dessie my man! I am in the process of buying a H1F and I'm watching your videos to get an idea of what I am letting myself in for...
At least your bike has a front disc, so your braking anxiety will be a bit less than mine. What condition is the bike in? Hopefully you'll enjoy the Kawasaki triple experience 😄 Thanks for watching my videos 👍
Those individual pipes for each cylinder has got to be the coolest thing i've seen on 3 cylinder bikes
Yes, though I think the Suzuki GT 550/750 3-into-4 systems are cool too! 😄
Marvellous, of course, but we are still awaiting with bated breath the final videos of AM's series.
Me too. It's been a couple of weeks since the last video 😕 Thanks for watching 👍
@@derekb2765 Thank you, sir. Let's hope we don't have to wait much longer.
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I don't understand. Could you explain? Thanks.@@derekb2765
Nice to see a black motorcyclist that’s into classics on TH-cam. I subbed.
Thank you for subscribing. 👍 It is unusual for a black guy to be into classics I suppose.
I had two of those H2s. One just like your bike in color. I had the same problem with mine. I want you to know that I tested top end one night on the highway. According to my gauge It showed me reaching 144 when I passed an 18-wheeler. I realized I couldn't steer it when I slowly got off course by the wind passing the 18-wheeler so closely. I've always wondered how fast other people could go on their H2. Thank you for the video.
Ha ha, you're a braver man than me! 😯 I won't be testing the top end of mine anytime soon. I'm just glad when they get me to where I want to go! Thanks for watching the video 👍
Powered tools on phillips or jis screws? Hack
I use the powered screw driver on a light torque setting to speed up the screwing in process. I tighten by hand. Thanks for watching the video 👍
Very good video. Thank you sir.
Glad you enjoyed the video. And thank you sir for watching! 👍
Great video
Thank you 👍 And thanks for watching 😊
Wow stunning in purple!!! I absolutely love it 👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you like the bike 👍 The previous owner commissioned the paint job and mods to make this 1974 H2 look like a 1975 version! Thanks for watching the video 😃
Superb video.We use something similar to Dowty washers on medical gas connections I did not know what they were called.I will consider using them on my GT 500 oil injection system thank you.
Thank you for the kind words 😃 I use the Dowty washer wherever possible. It's a shame I can't use them on the input pipe banjo because of the differing diameters on the fitting. 🤔
Another hack for a slippy clutch take your fiber discs and rub them on the cement to remove the glazed parts of them and that'll help with a grabby clutch or a slippy clutch.
Won't that contaminate them potentially? 🤔
You could also rinse them off afterwards with some brake clean spray.
Maybe 400/600 grit sandpaper would give a more uniform finish? 🤔
The material on your clutch pads is very soft it's not like you're trying to sand a block of wood You just want to take the shiny parts off of it so it's just like lay it down on a flat table swirl it around two or three times and you're done Bob's your uncle.
You want to make your discs so air can get in between them cuz when they wet with oil It can form a vacuum and they will stick together. Tiny bit uneven in spots or air can get in between there and separate them It will keep them from grabbing at like a stop sign or something along those lines It will break the vacuum.
I had one of the 1972 original, blue H2's. It was the most thrilling and dangerous vehicle I ever owned. I paid $1056 for it.
Ha ha, they'd calmed down a bit by 1974, but mine is still thrilling and dangerous lol 😂 Thanks for watching the video 👍 Nice to hear from you in the USA.
these are the hands of a motorcycle surgeon!
Rather NHS than Bupa! 😉 Thanks for watching the video!
The prettiest is...the S1C. Had one of these back in the day, better than Yamaha ❤
Tough to choose one. They were all immaculately restored examples 😍
2 stroke scooters and mini bikes are awesome!
👍 Thanks for watching the video! 😁
This is a rare and beastly classic. 100% the correct patina - well used but super-well maintained and cared for. Respect !
Thank you! And thanks for watching the video 👍 The bike has patina, but is far from being tatty. A nice condition rider!
Followed his rebuild journey on his channel , awesome
Me too. Was there an episode last week? 🤔 Thanks for watching my video!
And I just love that old sound (and the blanked off speedo on the test ride).
Yes, it's strange that the speedo fogs up like that under certain atmospheric conditions! 😉 Thanks for watching 👍
It might sound a bit rough but when I was working on bikes some yrs ago I would scuff up the steel plates to take the shine off of them by putting them on the concrete floor with your hand and fingers spred out on top of then and go round and round with them in big circles, made a huge difference. I still do it on car clutches and brake discs when they glaze up.
Thanks for watching 👍 It does sound a bit rough to be fair. First time I've heard of anyone doing that. 🤔
I love your motorcycle. I was watching The Terminator 1984 and I love Arnold riding this bike and firing his rifle at Kyle Reese and Sarah Connor. I Google search this bike and it says it was updated wth an Café style. I am guessing the mini windshield or as they say in Australia "windscreen". ❤😂🎉, I need to get my motorcycle 🏍️ license here in the state of Texas, USA. UR BLESSED
Lovely to hear from you all the way in Texas 😄🇺🇸 Yes, I remember that scene from the Terminator. Poor bike meets an unfortunate end though 😯 Good luck with getting your license!
Excellent work! Nice attention to detail.
Thank you. Thanks for watching the video 👍 There are aspects of maintenance where one has to pay close attention to detail 🤔
Nice bike
Thanks mate. And thanks for watching 👍
You forgot the mushroom clutch pusher !. but as the clutch works and bike rides; you must have installed it while we were making a cup of tea !!!. Smart devil !!!. I'm sure none of us have done that though. dowty are great . Aluminium washers are one time use anyway.
It was stuck on the back of the clutch plate prior to installation. Probably should have inverted the plate to show it was there. I also didn't mention the removal of the tacho cable prior to the clutch cover removal! 😂
Nice easy fix. Glad it worked. Sucks that the oil lines have to be disconnected to do clutch work.
Yes, a straightforward fix. Another solution is to fit thicker washers on the clutch plate bolts, so that the springs compress more, thus increasing the clamping force. Another suggestion was to replace the semi synthetic transmission oil with mineral oil. I didn't find out about this one until after the clutch work.
Perhaps just disconnect the pump . Leave the lines on ?.
Then I'd have to replace the oil pump gasket. Plus I wanted to disconnect the lines anyway to replace the aluminium banjo washers.
Those bikes sound great. The epitomy of style.
They do. Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍
So the 'faster' '72 H2s have a less restrictive air box set up? I know Kwak made some efforts to sanitise the later bikes but Im not sure just the snorkel change would make that much difference.
The bike certainly seems to accelerate more strongly without the snorkel. 🤔
@@derekb2765 Having done a little research it seems the snorkel was fitted from 72-75 so all of 'em. it may be the effect of more noise perceived as more power. The transfer ports were lowered twice between those years which apparently is the biggest culprit as kawasaki sought to 'Smooth out the power'
It's mainly the fact that the clutch started slipping only after I removed the snorkel. 👍
Great video, thanks. Wonder why all bikes of this era didn’t have the exhaust header torqued down with a nut onto a fixed stud (like this one) instead of the prone-to-seize steel bolt into aluminium head option on my yamaha 😢
Very true. My Honda CB750 is the same. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the comment 👍
Thanks for the video, Derek. Great looking H-2 - my favorite color. I have a lovingly restored red 1970 H-1 that I bought nearly new in 1970. One issue that I encountered with the clutch after a lot of miles was the clutch basket loosening up. I had a welding shop fix it and had no further issues. One thing that helped the clutch smoothness for me was to upgrade the actuator, which made the pull a lot nicer. I have over 50K on the bike with two rebuilds, neither of which were the bike’s fault - operator errors. Keep up the great content!
Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed the video. Amazing to hear you're still riding your original bike today. I have a '69 H1, and the clutch is rather heavy. Maybe it could do with an actuator upgrade. Cheers.
Very good video, Derek.Thank you. Edward
Thanks for the comment Edward. And thanks for watching 👍
Derek, the purple H2C is the one triple I'd have loved to own. (Had 14, still have an early S2). Your H2C is '75. 😉
It's definitely a 1974 H2B, but with a H2C tank, seat and colour. Check out my Walkaround video for further details 👍 Thanks for the comment, and for watching!
Great work, Derek! I do love that bike, not just because of the colours! Well, partly lol. By the way, I got the two barrels for the DT rebored and they supplied new Wossner pistons, the total was £430. I'm just starting to reassemble the bike, but I noticed that the new pistons don't have holes in the back that line up with the reed valve block. We will soon see if it runs ok!
Thanks mate! Gosh, your rebore didn't come cheap! Mind you, Wossner pistons are supposed to be top quality. I got the remaining two cylinders of my S2A rebored, but unfortunately they came back slightly more than the max tolerance 🙄 I've rebuilt the engine, and it's running great - with no rattles! 👍
Well done video!
Cheers mate. And thanks for watching! 👍
You make it look soooo easy . . . Gives us hack-handed bodgers confidence to have a go on our own machines. Thanks Derek 👍
That's the nice thing about working on motorcycles. A lot is achievable, one just needs a bit of confidence and patience. Thanks for watching! 👍
nice one Derek, this should help some people. keep them coming. regards Robert.
Cheers mate. Thanks for watching. And I still think your clutch lever is stiffer than mine! Ooer 😉
Great to meet you today at the pot kiln cafe I've subscribed to the channel 🙏🏼 Dilly Dilly Dave
Hey, it was great to meet to you too mate. Really enjoyed the meet. Your bike sounds sweeet!
Hi Derrick, they all rattle, rebuild your oil pump, check that there is proper sealing of lube pipes, even add additional 2 stroke oil to fuel to see if it rattles as much, compression test, to see if compression is even around 125psi. Good luck, Zen, and the art of motorcycle maintenance 👌
I've checked operation of the oil pump on a number of occasions, it's definitely working (see Stranded at the Roadside video). I believe the piston damage was due to an air leak, possibly through the barrel base gasket. 🤔
Is this AI? Ain’t no CBX.😂
Ah, I've spotted the source of the confusion. The text about the CBX isn't the video description, it's a link to the CBX video. 👍 The actual description is viewable by clicking on the 3 dots in the top RH Corner, then select 'Description' from the menu.
Not the best sounding CBX there were a lot more better sounding pipes out there for this beautiful machine... 🔥👍
I still think it sounds pretty awesome 👍
Allan was definitely the right man for the job.... Actually he was the ONLY man for the job!
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Cool
So much cool stuff there! 😘
Haha, love the imitation bond music. I was always looking for 6th gear on my S2A, my S2 was perfect (previously owned by Rick Brett). Great videos Derek.
The music is from the all time classic N64 console game Goldeneye. Glad you're enjoying the videos. Many a time I've selected that ghost 6th gear lol 😂
Thanks for taking the time to film inside the Superbike Museum - absolutely fascinating! (And I haven't heard "Silver Dream Machine" in decades). Nice one Derek 👍
It's a great place, so well worth a visit if you're in the neighbourhood 👍 I remembered Silver Dream Racer from my childhood, and was determined to use it in one of my vids! 😁
AWESOME 👌👌👌👍😎
Indeed. Can't wait until its rebuild is finished! 😮
Down the road from me ... long itch dinner .. hope your well 🙏
I am well thanks. Hopefully catch you there sometime 👍
nice vid Derek :)
Thank you. And thanks for watching 👍
Great video Dez.
Cheers sis! 👍
Very nice video Derek. Your German is very good. Bravo!
Thanks sis! My spoken German is improving. Sloooowly lol 😂