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Motorcycle fixer
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 มี.ค. 2012
Welcome to the home of the motorcycle fixer.
My plan is to help people learn how to fix and maintain their motorcycle. We're hopefully going to build a custom in the future too and work out some problems along the way.
I owned a motorbike shop for 10 years and in my day job I'm an engineer
My plan is to help people learn how to fix and maintain their motorcycle. We're hopefully going to build a custom in the future too and work out some problems along the way.
I owned a motorbike shop for 10 years and in my day job I'm an engineer
I washed my bike and now it won't start. Pitbike fault finding.
In this video i fix a customers bike that won't start after it's been washed.
When you wash your bike with a jet-wash, don't put the nozzle of it too close to the bike.
You should hold the nozzle at least 300mm from the bike.
When you wash your bike with a jet-wash, don't put the nozzle of it too close to the bike.
You should hold the nozzle at least 300mm from the bike.
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How to change your oil - Keeway 125 motorcycle oil change and oil filter change
มุมมอง 8Kปีที่แล้ว
how do i change the oil in my motorbike video I drop the oil in the keeway RKS 125, change the oil filter and refill it to the correct level
Keeway 125 RKS. Flipping motorcycles. Keeway no spark.
มุมมอง 3.4Kปีที่แล้ว
The next video in this Keeway RKS 125 Flipping series. These past weeks i have continued to work on the keeway to get it ready to sell on. It's a bit longer than i anticipated due to unforeseen work lol I hope you enjoy
Flipping motorbikes. Keeway RKS125 Part 2. fitting engine. Chinese 125 cc valve adjustment etc
มุมมอง 7Kปีที่แล้ว
Welcome back! This is the second video on the Keeway RKS 125. we continue to fix up the issues with the Keeway ready for the MOT. I re-fit the engine, re-fit the clutch cable, check the valve clearances and fix the airbox. I hope you enjoy
MOTORCYCLE FLIPPING KEEWAY RKS125. Inspection and bent foot-peg
มุมมอง 391ปีที่แล้ว
Hi everyone, welcome back to the motorcycle fixer channel. This weeks video is the start of our motorcycle flipping series. Our aim is to buy motorbikes that need a bit of work, fix them up and sell them on, hopefully at a profit. If you have a video you'd like to see me make, working on this bike, please let me know in the comments
F650GS BMW motorcycle top end rebuild. F650GS timing
มุมมอง 11Kปีที่แล้ว
In this video i complete the BMW F650GS engine rebuild If this video or any of my videos save you money and/ or teach you new things, please consider pressing the thanks button and as always don't forget to press the like button Setting shims video link - th-cam.com/video/unDnaz0UiB8/w-d-xo.html
BMW F605GS. Measuring piston ring end gap.
มุมมอง 8562 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video i measure the piston ring end gap to make sure the rings are OK to re-use. I show you how to measure the wear dimension.
F650GS BMW motorcycle bottom end rebuild. Rebuilding the gearbox and clutch etc.
มุมมอง 13K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Welcome to the next installment in our BMW F650GS engine rebuild. In this video i rebuild the gearbox, re-assemble the engine cases, re-assemble the clutch and bolt on the flywheel.
F650GS BMW motorcycle bottom end stripdown
มุมมอง 2.8K2 ปีที่แล้ว
The next installment of the BMW F650GS repair. In this episode i split the bottom end cases in readiness for replacing the output shaft
F650gs BMW motorcycle top end strip-down. Tear down the top end of the BMW motorcycle engine
มุมมอง 3.9K2 ปีที่แล้ว
I start the tear down of the BMW engine in order to change the output shaft In this episode i strip down the head, barrel and piston, ready to take apart the bottom end
How to bleed brakes on a motorcycle and changing brake fluid. Motorcycle brake fluid change - GPZ500
มุมมอง 9292 ปีที่แล้ว
In this video i replace the brake fluid on the front of our GPZ500 restoration project.
New channel trailer by www.vonboom.co.uk
มุมมอง 4622 ปีที่แล้ว
New channel trailer designed by Von boom industries. Check out his work @ www.vonboom.co.uk
Changing motorcycle front brake pads GPZ500
มุมมอง 3.2K2 ปีที่แล้ว
We have 2 new projects in the cabin. it's time to get rid of a few more. I change the front brake pads on the GPZ500. Next week we'll get the seat off, have a look at the battery and try and get it to turn over. Any ideas for videos on the GPZ will be appreciated It's time to sit back and enjoy watching motorcycle fixing LOL
Pit bike gearbox strip down. Taking apart a pitbike gearbox
มุมมอง 15K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Somebody asked me for a video of the gearbox coming apart so here it is ! don't forget to hit the like button if this video helps you out.
Pit bike kick start shaft replacement
มุมมอง 15K2 ปีที่แล้ว
A bit of an experiment this time. i try to strip down the Z155 engine to change the kick start shaft in one take as quick as i can. See my other videos for the full rebuild of this engine. Thanks all for watching and supporting the channel I hope you enjoyed it.
Pit bike valve adjustment and fitting a stator plate to a Chinese dirt bike
มุมมอง 4.8K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Pit bike valve adjustment and fitting a stator plate to a Chinese dirt bike
Z155 pit bike engine timing. Fitting the cam chain and head.
มุมมอง 10K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Z155 pit bike engine timing. Fitting the cam chain and head.
Motorcycle back brake not working? How to bleed a rear brake
มุมมอง 91K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Motorcycle back brake not working? How to bleed a rear brake
KXF250 dirt bike rebuild part 4 - Will it start? engine fitted and connected.
มุมมอง 4862 ปีที่แล้ว
KXF250 dirt bike rebuild part 4 - Will it start? engine fitted and connected.
Dirt bike shims setting. KXF250 rebuild part 3 valve shim adjustment and setting timing
มุมมอง 1.1K2 ปีที่แล้ว
Dirt bike shims setting. KXF250 rebuild part 3 valve shim adjustment and setting timing
KX250F dirt bike rebuild part 2 casings, piston and clutch restoration
มุมมอง 6192 ปีที่แล้ว
KX250F dirt bike rebuild part 2 casings, piston and clutch restoration
2011 KXF250 KX250F dirt bike rebuild. Part 1. Crank install and oil seals. Engine restoration
มุมมอง 1.6K3 ปีที่แล้ว
2011 KXF250 KX250F dirt bike rebuild. Part 1. Crank install and oil seals. Engine restoration
YZ426F DIRT BIKE ENGINE REBUILD - Timing. Same as yzf450, Yzf426, yz450f
มุมมอง 26K3 ปีที่แล้ว
YZ426F DIRT BIKE ENGINE REBUILD - Timing. Same as yzf450, Yzf426, yz450f
Fitting pitbike piston rings and the barrel to the 155cc chinese dirt bike rebuild
มุมมอง 9K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Fitting pitbike piston rings and the barrel to the 155cc chinese dirt bike rebuild
ZS155 engine. pit-bike clutch and gearchange arm rebuild. The next stage in the pitbike build
มุมมอง 26K3 ปีที่แล้ว
ZS155 engine. pit-bike clutch and gearchange arm rebuild. The next stage in the pitbike build
Pitbike kickstart shaft assembly. ZS155 kick-start
มุมมอง 5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Pitbike kickstart shaft assembly. ZS155 kick-start
STOMP ZS155 ENGINE BOTTOM END / PITBIKE BUILD - GEARBOX REBUILD
มุมมอง 26K3 ปีที่แล้ว
STOMP ZS155 ENGINE BOTTOM END / PITBIKE BUILD - GEARBOX REBUILD
Removing seized motorbike barrels. Seized piston in a honda cd200 solved!
มุมมอง 5K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Removing seized motorbike barrels. Seized piston in a honda cd200 solved!
pitbike kickstart stuck. 160cc stomp pitbike head removal
มุมมอง 3.1K4 ปีที่แล้ว
pitbike kickstart stuck. 160cc stomp pitbike head removal
Would you say is good motoring? How's the engine? Would you recommend buying one?Are the engines and frames ok?Good for long time To use?
My flywheel wont come off with the puller even using a impact. Any suggestions?
You could Try warming it up. Has it crushed the washer into the thread
I know this is old but maybe I will get a response. My boy has a minijeep gokart 125cc. The original engine went out so I bought a replacement. Should have been a simple swap and go thing. Old and new engine look identical, same 2 plug ins/wires same colors everything. Got it all hooked up and when I finally got it started the gear selector shows the incorrect gear. More importantly it will not move at all no matter what "gear" is selected. For example when the selector shows (R) you can feel the engine lurch for a split second but then no movement. Same for when any other gear is selected. This is a brand new engine with like 5 minutes of idle time on it and I don't quite understand what may be wrong and I really don't want to take it apart if it is something more simple.
It could be that the clutch plates are stuck together. The gear indicator if youre talking about a digital readout is just an electrical pickup on the end of the selector barrel Is r for reverse There's no reverse on the pitbike engines Does it have a seperate gearbox for reverse Its nigh on impossible to diagnose faults like this without looking at it really
@@motorcyclefixer thank ya man
Excellent video excellent teacher thank you
You're welcome Thank you
Idd fall asleep on that sofa haha thanks bud think I need to check all cables from the battery to the front
I have zzzzzzzz once or twice 🤣
@motorcyclefixer hahaha don't blame ya man.
Subscribed thanks again ill keep you updated
hola , me puedes decir el par de apriete de los tornillos de la culata? gracias.
If my bike starts but seizes and the idle gear won’t move will I need a new gear please help? And it won’t go into neutral will it go into neutral with a new gear
Im sorry i dont really get what you mean
Thank you so much for uploading this video, I had to open the gearbox to replace the output shaft and I really wanted to do it myself, I just followed your videos step by step, finished assembling, fired up the bike and went for the first test ride yesterday! (23 Oct) The bike behaved perfectly.👍From South Africa F650GS Dakar 2001
I'm happy it helped
Hello, can you adapt the 450 cylinder to the 426?
I don't know a definite answer I'm sorry
Great series!
Thank you
I came to find out what's the third hose from the tank. Mine just has an open hoes that leads down to drip at the back of the bike. I thought it's for condenstation or something. Still not sure. I can see it use to have a filter. Mainly why I'm asking. Also something is moving in the tank now that I'm moving it around with a bunch of viniger.
the third hose is a breather. it allows condensation to escape but also air to replace the fuel your using. Sorry no idea what's in your tank
@@motorcyclefixer It was the float for the fuel gauge. :D
Definitely deserves a subscribe. As I have just done. This guy has masterful knowledge of the bmw f650gs I have a 2012 bmw g650gs but the engines share so much similarities. Enjoyed watching. Thanks again. 🇮🇪
Thank you very much 👍
Can I ask where you got the engine stand from please ?
Hi I bought it on ebay. Its well worth the money 👍
@@motorcyclefixer cheers can you remember the name of it ?
I just checked but i can't see any at the moment sorry
Hi mate doubt that you’ll read this, but my clutch hasn’t been engaging, I bought new clutch arm and clutch and now on my lever it only has free play. Any idea of what the problem might be
Hi Without looking at it it's difficult to tell I would take it all apart and start again Also check the piece in the casing that engages is in the correct place
where can you find intake valves for lifan 160cc engine help
A pitbike dealer should be able to help you. Or you can see if someone is breaking one You may have to buy the whole head sometimes but they are cheap enough
Ok thx for help
Excellent..it works on my 2017 Kawasaki Versys 300. Thanks!!!!
I'm glad it helped 👍🏻
Bleeding ya back brake caliper is such an amazing thing for a welsh to say. Diolch! ❤
🤣🤣 thank you
Yes the welsh I love it
Good,
Thank you
thanks for a video that shows you how to actually bleed the brakes and not a bunch of bs. keep up the good work!
Thank you very much
Thanks dude!
No problem 👍
Any words of encouragement for a novice trying do this job for the first time?
Yes definitely Take your time Mark everything as it's coming off You can do it 👍
What size bearing does the output shaft use please , mine exploded an cant get the numbers off bearing ring to replace?? Its a splined shaft z155 engine
I'm sorry I dont have any around me at the moment to check You can measure the shaft, measure the hole and the thickness and there are bearing guides online you can put the measurements into that will tell you the number of the bearing you need I hope this helps
Thank you but is the 125zs same as the 155zs
The bottom end should be the same yes
5 years down the line mate youve given my er5 life this is my first project and without your video i mightve given up on it 😂thank you so much
Thank you You're very welcome 👍
Very nice to watvh you video👍 Just a silly question and i dont know if it is the same with the gs. But on my carb f650 from 99 there is a tiny horizontal hole in the head right next to the right spark plug. As i saw on some Fotos in the Internet it is normal and Stock, so the previous owner didnt do anything weird😂 But im very interested in the reason for the hole. Can you explain it to me or is it different with the head from the GS?
The reason for it is to make sure any water that gets into the spark plug hole can drain away Thanks for watching
@@motorcyclefixeroh that is cery interesting. I habe first panicted but was relieved as i saw, that it is by factory and now i know for what it was drilled. Thank you very much 4 your Quick answer👍
This was really helpful. Thankyou!
I'm glad it helped 👍
My tensioner is loose but my chain wont get as loose at yours and i cant time it what is going on its a oem chain
Hey I have a new hot cams timing chain with my new cams and it's very very hard to get onto the cams cuz it's so tight I understand what your going through I had to put my cams in a certain way it was hell idk if I have it timmed right I over tightend my cam caps so gotta order new ones 😭😭😭
Oh no 😪 Best of luck with it
Did you take the tensioner out completely Also check the bottom sprocket to make sure its on there properly
Greats from Amsterdam 👏👏
Thank you
Thanks!
Thank you very much Much appreciated
Hi, I have a Lifan 125. The kick starter keeps jamming. But when I take the spark plug out it kicks over ok. Any idea what causes this. Thanks.
Is the spark plug definitely the correct one If it's too long it will foul on the piston
i have some chinese 125cc pit bike... its started to make like a metal slapping sound when riding, in every gear , but it stops making the noise when the bike is in neutral or with the clutch pulled in. im assuming something in the gearbox is ratting around like a tooth broken off maybe? hopefully its something obvious like that.... it runs well and still shifts and rides fine just that noise of impending doom is forcing me to do something before its too late. ever had some mystery noises like that before only while in gear? as far as i can tell its not the primary chain but possibly could be the cam tension chain
It could be the timing chain tensioner i suppose What type of tensioner is on your engine It could be a few things i suppose. I would start to take it apart and see what you find
@@motorcyclefixer i have pulled the motor out planning to take it fully apart and look for anything wrong, but since the first step is to remove the timing chain and head i guess i should check the tension and see if its sloppy. i know i had this head off before buti can't remember how the tensioner works. theres bolts on the bottom but theyre all screwed in fully so there is no 'locknut' kind of adjustment from what i see. but i have no idea what im looking at since im new to this stuff. sorry for being vague but im wondering if you have any generic advice for me? i guess to start i should figure out what kind of motor im working on(aka which motor china cloned it from, if any) and find some documentation
thanks..but please why the second carburator (closer to fuel tap) has its vacuum hose not connected? according to manual it should be connected to the valve .. i dont get it :(
You only need one of the vacuum lines conected to the fuel tap
torque settings for filter housing?
I don't have the manual but m6 bolts into aluminium is normally 6-8Nm
@@motorcyclefixerthanks mate. And sorry to be a pain but for the love of God I can't find the size of the washer for the sump plug anywhere. Do you know the size?? I have new oil and an oil filter here waiting for the washer lol
Sorry i don't know off the top of my head I would drop the oil and then see what size they are Halfords or someone similar should have them on the shelf
@@motorcyclefixer thanks for replying mate
@@HellRyder18 no problem
Had my 125 KTM duke from new, and only driven 150 miles and the rear brake has the issue already. Is this normal for a new bike? Or should I take it back to the dealer? Wdyt? Thanks in advance.
I would take it back to the dealer and get them to make sure it's ok. And no it's not normal for it to go like that. They could have sheared a seal during assembly or something
@@motorcyclefixer thx. I pumped it a few times and took it out on a run to test, and it started working after a while. I will keep an eye on it.
Hi, my rear brake is firm now and not spongey at all, but it feels like it has no stopping power unless i push the brake all the way down and lock the wheel up. My rotor and brake pads are fine in diameter according to the manual and seem to be in fine condition. Any idea what could be the issue? Thank you! 🙏
it could be the brake linings. are they too hard or have they been contaminated with oil or grease. Are they wearing equally ? Is the brake carrier seized so its only braking on the piston side? Get the caliper off and inspect it
Still got no pressure , did everything in the video still got no pressure
It could be that you master cylinder seals have gone then
mine is in the same situation but no leaks on the master cylinder
@@renanfeitosa101 you may have a blockage somewhere I'd start by taking apart the master cylinder and reservoir and clean it all out.
Thanks for the video. I’ve seen numerous descriptions of how to bleed the brakes, but this was the clearest and most concise. I’ve bled the rear brake on my 98 Bandit 600, and changed the pads, but still too much travel in the pedal. I’m going to try bleeding again, with this method, and hopefully fix the problem. Cheers!
Thank you. I hope you get it sorted
Hey i just brought a z155 What do you set the valve clearances to? And how many turns out on the fuel strew?
1 and a quarter turns out on the fuel screw to start I cant remember the valve clearances off the top of my head sorry. They'll come up on google though
hello mate i’m getting the same problem with the gears but also the kick start gos solid to, took the flywheel cover off got a socket on there and it freed itself it’s done it again but i pushed the bike and it freed itself up bit baffled to what it could be does it whist your kicking it running fine now but i would like to find out what could be causing the issue cheers
it could be a sticky valve but it also could be a number of other things. i would take it apart to see what's going on with it
Great vid, thanks!
Thank you
I damaged my first gear on my Wpb 190cc my chain come off and jammed around the front sprocket so my first gear is no longer working but im clueless about changing it 🥴
It couldbe a number of things to be honest. You need to take it apart until you find the problem
Hi! First of all, AMAZING VIDEO. Anyway, I bought a F650gs and the starter started spinning 'freely'. Ordered a new bendix gear and the assembly. Opened the side cover and my idle gear seems to be missing the axle, the sleeve and the washer! Is the axle something that just hammers on or do i have to open the other side of the engine up too? Couldnt figure that part out by watching this. Also, i havent been able to locate the part number for the axle. Any idea where i could source one?
Hi Thank you I'm glad you liked it Check out my other videos on this engine I'm sure i covered it in one of them. I cant be 100 % without watching the vids but i think that the shaft and the gear can be taken out seperately
In the uk i bought the parts for this engine from motorworks bmw
www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=0172-EUR-01-2001-R13-BMW-F_650_GS_00_0172,0182_&diagId=12_1069 i think this is the diagram that shows the pin and gear assembly
@@motorcyclefixer found the sleeve and axle from a bike at local breakers. For the washer. Its available at BMW for order, but I just popped an axle shim that had the correct internal diameter and thickness there. Back up and running. Cheers!
Helped me cheers
I'm glad it helped 👍
my daughters bike rks 125 is overheating i would like to check the oil pump but i dont know how to get to it do you have any videos on that at all
Sorry I'm not sure on this engine how it works and i can't get an engine diagram from anywhere
Your video was informative. Thank you.
I'm glad you liked it 👍
What mm is the flywheel puller? I’ve ordered the wrong one 3x now. All too big…
Hi Sorry I'm not able to measure it at the moment I'll do it when i can but it may not be until next week
Hi Sorry but i would have to take the side cover off to check and the engine is up for sale at the moment so i don't want to take it off. I hope you have success with it though
What was the extra wire going to the rubber cap coming from the stator?
Its for a neutral swtch if you mean the green / red wire
When I kick start my engine it grinds and I need to push the kick start shaft in for it to stop grinding in neutral then when I switch gears it will come out slightly and grind again and will need to push in again for it to stop grinding shaft play is about 1/4” to maybe half inch of play
I would take it apart and look at it. It could be that the circlip has come off the kickstart allowing it to move or the idler gear is loose. Take the clutch over off and have a look
How much for a full rebuild on a 120 pitbike please buddy
is the engine complete or in bits do you have the bits you need replaced? what is wrong with it? It would be 90£ labour for just a standard rebuild
@@motorcyclefixer all together and I think i do
Itll be around 90£ then Email me on meirion536@live.co.uk if you want
I got another one that I think need a new gear box
ok i can have a look at both if you want