In this video I start the assembly of the 1970 HS1 Yamaha 90cc twin. I am still waiting on some parts, but I get about 75 percent done with the lower end build.
Hi Dale, good video. now that I'm in my 70's things just fly out of my shaking hands and lose the parts into the abyss of my workshop, so don't feel like you're alone. Rich
Thanks Rich, I had a bad day, but it does happen more and more, where this stuff goes is beyond me. I rarely find any of it. Lucked out with the washer.
Hey Dale! Awesome video this morning (better than the Alabama pre-game show this morning ;-) ) . I'm glad I'm not the only one can't hold onto stuff. It gets worse, so this is what you got to look forward to when you get my age.
@@montana2strokeracer Mate I have days like that! Don't worry about it for a moment. I'm guessing as the number of subscribers builds up there's going to be a number who will pull out at some point. I've just unsubscribed from two or three channels but I always look forward to new videos from you. I also follow Dean, Kurtis at Cutting Edge Engineering (take a look if you haven't done so) and about half a dozen others. Best wishes, Peter.
Yes, I have to cull them from my list too. The ones that use bad language go first. I do watch Cutting edge engineering, he works on huge things. It's cool to see how he handles that big stuff.
Nice work Dale! Glad you were able to find those parts. That assembly process can be a real pain sometimes. Having arthritis and tremors makes it even more of a challenge. I got the shop and storage room cleaned up and organized. Looks like I may have enough parts to put together another TS400. But that will have to wait till I finish up with the bikes in the shop.
Thanks Dave, I sure had some problems with this one. I sure seemed to have butter fingers. That is awesome that you are putting together a TS400, I understand the need to finish up current projects though. Got some to finish myself.
Hi Dale. I really love your videos. These types of content is the best. I wish you posted this video before I was assembling the engine on my As3. I did not think that you could mount the little o-ring on the crankshaft after the install so I pulled the crank through the bearing with the o-ring on. I had to buy a new o-ring after that 😅. Looking forward to your next video. Greetings from Sweden.
Hey Robert and thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, that O ring can be pulled through the bearing but it's much easier to install after. I have done too, just one of the lessons we all have to learn, I guess. Good luck with your project, sure glad you could go along on the ride.
Good to see you putting this back together. Lot of great tips again. I think with all the assembly lube, grease and light oil, the parts are going to be hard to hold onto. You seem to have the necessary patience. Hang in there!
Nice assembly work Dale...! 👍 Hope you have a part 2 coming along to fix the piston and remainder parts before you fire it up. Good to know that you were able to source Yamaha parts for a 70s engine. Does Yamaha or any of it's associates support spares for older engines? If there are any links, kindly share... Thanks
Thank you, I'm sure there will be many more videos on this bike and engine. I will be boring and fitting pistons at some point. I really don't have any particular links. I use the OEM manufactures for any parts they still service, then Ebay for the ones they don't. If they aren't there, I start calling dealers across the country to see if they have parts on their shelves. It takes a lot of time and work to find them. Yamaha and Suzuki still have a lot of parts in their inventories. Kawasaki not so much, I don't have much experience with Honda but am told their parts availability is very good.
It would be wonderful to see this engine ready to run. Glad to know that a few dealers do stock old parts as old as from the 70s or earlier. But of course as you said one should have patience and the time to pursue this. In the end, nothing is more gratifying than to acquire a few of these rare parts.
I'll never figure out why a person occasionally misses seemingly obvious problems or damage but unfortunately it happens. And BTW, I'm looking for a spring from a handlebar switch that ejected to god knows where: could you check your manual to see if it's also stuck in the pages? I've looked EVERYWHERE else.😅
Can somebody help me understand why my Kawasaki f7 175 Transmission oil is on the crank and burning.The transmission oil is that normal? I thought that there was only supposed to be two stroke oil on the Crank and connecting round.
Hey Bryce, sounds like you may have a RH crank o ring or seal leaking. If so it will suck transmission oil through and burn it in the crankcase. The good news is they are easy to replace. I have a full playlist full of videos for the F7, matter fact I am still trying to finish it up. Check my playlist for the F7 out.
Hi Dale, did you get my email on your other email address you gave regarding the F7 , I sent on Saturday and on Monday? Maybe in your junk file? Apologize for posting here but maybe I've typed something wrong?
I just know this video is gonna save somebodies weekend one day, maybe mine thanks Dale!
Thanks, buddy, it is my hope that these videos do help as many as possible.
Excellent video Dale. Great Content, Narration, and Production. Your videos are the best "how to" motorcycle videos on the internet.
Thanks Jeff, your too kind my friend. I struggle with the camera and audio stuff.
Great work Dale, quality assembly as usual.
Best wishes, Dean.
Thanks Dean, even with my butter fingers? Thanks, buddy.
@@montana2strokeracer I have no room to critique with my numb HAVS fingers!
A 1-hour video! I watched every minute, it's almost like being at friend's garage helping with his project.
Thanks for the help, Steve. I could have used a couple more hands, hands that could hold on to stuff. Gravity was winning. LOL
Hi Dale, good video. now that I'm in my 70's things just fly out of my shaking hands and lose the parts into the abyss of my workshop, so don't feel like you're alone.
Rich
Thanks Rich, I had a bad day, but it does happen more and more, where this stuff goes is beyond me. I rarely find any of it. Lucked out with the washer.
Wonderful video! So many tips and tricks I lost count. A fascinating old bike given a new lease on life. Keep them coming!
Thanks, buddy, sure appreciate your support.
Hey Dale! Awesome video this morning (better than the Alabama pre-game show this morning ;-) ) . I'm glad I'm not the only one can't hold onto stuff. It gets worse, so this is what you got to look forward to when you get my age.
No, you're not alone my friend, but this was an extra bad day. Worse? oh boy!
here and loving the double digit temperature in las vegas.
Great content Dale! Thank you for taking us along on the ride.
Your welcome Pete, nice you could go along.
See you next video Dale !
Thanks for the entertainment as usual.
I noticed The Force was strong today ! It had lots of gravity to it !
🙃
Regards, Ard
Yep, the gravity was ruff......hoping I don't have too many more days like that. LOL
Looking great, Dale. Excellent progress.
Cheers, Peter.
Thanks Peter, man I couldn't hold on to anything on this video. Think I even lost a couple subscribers. LOL
@@montana2strokeracer Mate I have days like that! Don't worry about it for a moment.
I'm guessing as the number of subscribers builds up there's going to be a number who will pull out at some point. I've just unsubscribed from two or three channels but I always look forward to new videos from you. I also follow Dean, Kurtis at Cutting Edge Engineering (take a look if you haven't done so) and about half a dozen others.
Best wishes, Peter.
Yes, I have to cull them from my list too. The ones that use bad language go first. I do watch Cutting edge engineering, he works on huge things. It's cool to see how he handles that big stuff.
Coming together nicely Dale, you must be happy with the way it's progressing.
Thanks Darren had my problems with gravity on this one.
Nice work Dale! Glad you were able to find those parts. That assembly process can be a real pain sometimes. Having arthritis and tremors makes it even more of a challenge. I got the shop and storage room cleaned up and organized. Looks like I may have enough parts to put together another TS400. But that will have to wait till I finish up with the bikes in the shop.
Thanks Dave, I sure had some problems with this one. I sure seemed to have butter fingers. That is awesome that you are putting together a TS400, I understand the need to finish up current projects though. Got some to finish myself.
Hi Dale.
I really love your videos. These types of content is the best. I wish you posted this video before I was assembling the engine on my As3. I did not think that you could mount the little o-ring on the crankshaft after the install so I pulled the crank through the bearing with the o-ring on. I had to buy a new o-ring after that 😅.
Looking forward to your next video.
Greetings from Sweden.
Hey Robert and thank you so much for the kind words. Yes, that O ring can be pulled through the bearing but it's much easier to install after. I have done too, just one of the lessons we all have to learn, I guess. Good luck with your project, sure glad you could go along on the ride.
Good to see you putting this back together. Lot of great tips again. I think with all the assembly lube, grease and light oil, the parts are going to be hard to hold onto. You seem to have the necessary patience. Hang in there!
Yeah Doug, I had butter fingers that day. Thanks for going on the ride and for the kind words my friend.
lookin good dale step closer keep up the great work next video please
Thanks, will do!
I'm here Dale, by the way I've been seeing a mustang fastback in the background lately.😮
Yes, I have owned it for 25 years, getting it ready for the market. Taking pictures and such.
Good job Dale.
Thanks Cain.
you have the dropsies today Dale! LOL
Yep, bad case of the dropsies for sure.
😉😉😉😉
Thanks Dale for another Great video ! Hey Dale can you please tell us where to get those mini oil squirter , .
Thanks Murray, yes, I get them off Ebay. Just search needle oiler, should pop up.
@@montana2strokeracer Thanks Dale .
I have those days where I'm dropping everything...
Boy this was enough for a year. Hope the rest of the build goes better.
Nice assembly work Dale...! 👍 Hope you have a part 2 coming along to fix the piston and remainder parts before you fire it up.
Good to know that you were able to source Yamaha parts for a 70s engine. Does Yamaha or any of it's associates support spares for older engines? If there are any links, kindly share... Thanks
Thank you, I'm sure there will be many more videos on this bike and engine. I will be boring and fitting pistons at some point. I really don't have any particular links. I use the OEM manufactures for any parts they still service, then Ebay for the ones they don't. If they aren't there, I start calling dealers across the country to see if they have parts on their shelves. It takes a lot of time and work to find them. Yamaha and Suzuki still have a lot of parts in their inventories. Kawasaki not so much, I don't have much experience with Honda but am told their parts availability is very good.
It would be wonderful to see this engine ready to run. Glad to know that a few dealers do stock old parts as old as from the 70s or earlier. But of course as you said one should have patience and the time to pursue this. In the end, nothing is more gratifying than to acquire a few of these rare parts.
I'll never figure out why a person occasionally misses seemingly obvious problems or damage but unfortunately it happens.
And BTW, I'm looking for a spring from a handlebar switch that ejected to god knows where: could you check your manual to see if it's also stuck in the pages? I've looked EVERYWHERE else.😅
Wow I sure missed that clutch damage, don't know what I was doing. Found your spring though. LOL
No steel spacer behind the starter shaft ? That seems strange !
Not called for in the IPB. Some of these early bikes don't have a shim there.
Can somebody help me understand why my Kawasaki f7 175 Transmission oil is on the crank and burning.The transmission oil is that normal? I thought that there was only supposed to be two stroke oil on the Crank and connecting round.
Hey Bryce, sounds like you may have a RH crank o ring or seal leaking. If so it will suck transmission oil through and burn it in the crankcase. The good news is they are easy to replace. I have a full playlist full of videos for the F7, matter fact I am still trying to finish it up. Check my playlist for the F7 out.
Hi Dale, did you get my email on your other email address you gave regarding the F7 , I sent on Saturday and on Monday? Maybe in your junk file? Apologize for posting here but maybe I've typed something wrong?
Hi there, I have been having problems with my old email address, in the meantime you can reach me at
userdakota@gmail.com