there is no better in detail explanation problem shooting fixing channel as he does few years ago i got my first mx bike and started full rebuild on my crf450r i learned most of him that can not be usual to know from manuals
Joe is squared away and married to a teacher. I'm an old guy who remembers many of his buys and I get a kick out of watching him bring them back and does it well.
I’m an auto mechanic. A car ECM will set a fault when the cam and crank correlation is off, so we are fortunate. Will modern fuel injected bikes with ECMs now store fault codes?
I work at a Kawasaki dealer and a few years ago we ran into a KX250F with the same issue, it was a newer efi but the cam sprocket had spun on the cam throwing the timing off without knowing it at first glance. It was a huge headache until it was caught, same situation of thinking it was a bunch of different things that all resulted in the bike not starting or running correctly. replaced both valves to be safe and it was night and day difference. Had forgotten about that until this video, it’s a good reminder to keep an eye out for that on these bikes!
@@gamerX-wk7ctwe’re in NH, the bike was like a 2011-12 I don’t remember been so long, was probably 5-6 years ago at this point. If I remember correctly Kawasaki said a violent back fire may have caused it to spin.
Joe I love how generally, no matter what the bike is you're looking at, you take every one of them as if you don't know anything at all about it, and methodically go through every step of diagnosis, in order, no matter the case. If EVERY mechanic one PAYS for had the standards you did, well.. I bet half the bikes you get wouldn't have gotten the way they were in the first place. I am the same way with cars and trucks.. No matter the person who takes me their vehicle, no matter what I think i 'know' about the engine, I go through EVERY one of them as if I've never seen it before. And, I ALWAYS fix them the same. Love it!
Great find Sir! Take it from an old Tool & Diemaker....when you measure with calipers, always measure back in the thick part of the jaws. The thin tips get worn out and will measure one to two thou smaller. When the tips get worn out enough, it's time to throw them away and buy another set. Try it yourself on the shank of a drill bit. Measure out on the tips and then back in the jaw. You'll see the difference in measurements.
you might already know this because your a diemaker but have you tried readjusting the caliper's ? it's not always the calipers getting warn but they can be thrown out off alignment you have to make the two measuring surfaces parallel, because that will cause miss readings if they are thrown out the way to check them is by closing the two measuring faces together if you have a gap on the top or the bottom you are out of alignment. you can adjust it by playing with the two screws on the top of the caliper "not not the slide lock nut,its useally a small flat head"
I watch at least one of these every day. If I may say, I think these sellers will take less for non-running because they are hard to sell for more than parts price. In 2016, I found a running, 30-year-old trx 250r for $1300, not looking. I was offered more money before doing anything. Before I discovered it was a faulty kill switch, I spent over $1400 replacing everything. It would backfire, spit and sputter, then foil plugs. When the project was complete, I sold it running great and looking good for $1700. Included a video link and a picture of the compression in the advertisement. I just wanted it gone before it sucked more money out of me. Though I took a loss, I still feel satisfied that I didn't give up and learned a valuable lesson.
Had the same issue with a customers kx250f. When you put the intake cam back in the bike make sure it spins freely. The cam journal on your bike looked like it had some heat marks and since it was mushrooming keeping the valve bucket in, may need to be addressed or you’ll spin another cam sprocket out of time. Ask me how I know… 😂
I've always been a two-stroke freak and have never been able to get used to the four-stroke engines in my whole life. Unfortunately, they are becoming more and more common and I have to get used to them. That's why I'm very happy about your channel. Your precise video documentation is really great and the way you approach problem solving is perfect. I would like to thank you very much for that. And I hope you'll keep it up because there are a lot of people out there who could use some good training and young people can also become very interested in it. Because there's nothing better than the smell of petrol and flying over the fields on two wheels and a powerful motor. So forget about these electric wannabe motorcycles there's only one thing: full throttle to the limit....
💯 You beat me to it. First thing I would check is the radiator cap, I've experienced the issue multiple times over the, years with cars and bikes. There's a good chance, if he swaps the cap with a new one, the coolant overflow problem will be resolved.
that´s a great observation. a weak spring can also cause the cap to open too early, standard they are 1.1 bar i believe but they also come with 1.6 bar caps
I’m always amazed at your knowledge and patience!!! I so enjoy watching you diagnose these issues!! You are a brain surgeon in the mechanical field!!! I love you brother!!
Camera work on these videos is incredible. I've been trying to learn to do as much basic maintenance (i.e valve adjustments) as possible.You make it look easy (it ain't!) and give me confidence.
Nice job on being persistent and digging deep to find the problem. I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now… I have learned a lot from you and I thank you for sharing your knowledge. The growth is evident in both your mechanical skills and video presentation. Good job and keep up the great work!
Just used your technique of using a dremel tool to cut a slot into a broken screw in order to remove it. Worked like a charm, makes watching all your videos well worth it lol.
I had a couple of machines like that. The first was my 1985 Suzuki QuadSport 230. I freaking LOVED that thing. The second was my 1993 Yamaha YZ 125. I bought it from a local expert, and that bike handled beautifully. He reinforced the frame and swingarm (he was HARD on his equipment), which made it feel rock solid on the track.
It´s very interesting to see how you diag the bikes/engines. You teach me a lot and at the same time reminding me of checking the basic steps first. Thanks for making the videos and sharing it for free :)
four strokes with carbs were so easy to flood, I got a tip from someone back in the day to take your hand off the throttle after you give it a couple squirts with the accelerator pump and never had problems flooding again.
Always excited to see a new project BOYK! Just a suggestion...but you may want to invest in a fan and open the garage door before starting motorcycles. Those two-cycles put out a lot of hydrocarbon-rich vapors, which are not good to breathe. Over time, you are inhaling far more than the average person. Don't take this as a rebuke, but as concern for your long term health. Take care! I appreciate all you do and LOVE watching your videos!!!
Hey Joe, I’m in the HVAC industry and I also use the zoom spout oil for motor bearings and anything else that needs some lube. I also buy broken down blown up dirt bikes and fix them up for my boy.
Wowww what a journey through this motor. In the end you did figure it out, big respect. Your attitude is great in all directions. Would be great to see a follow up on this one!
I know I hammer on you alot about your need for cleanliness, but your diagnostic savvy is right on, and you nailed it on this one perfectly, once you get that new cam in there it should solve the overflow issue provided the water pump is working right. GREAT JOB SIR!!!
Watching you kickstart over and over makes my leg hurt....i feel your pain, on a bike I had years ago, the valve seats were bad and it was super hard to start when it got warm
It seems like by now he would get tired of kick starting a bike that he is working on and doesn't run, And would get a rear wheel electric assist starter, There are videos on how to build a DIY one, There's no way I would keep kicking the bikes over, And tear my knees up, And taking the chance of breaking the engine cases, He needs a rear wheel assist starter,
Fist bike I had was a YZ 80. My dad surprised me with it and my brother took it on its first ride. After a couple minutes the engine blew. They put a new top end in it and put way too much rtv. Every coolant hole was clogged. I was bummed but dad fixed it and that was one fun bike. Wish I never sold it now I have a son.
You should buy one again then, they are not that expensive. With a bit of digging you can probably even find one of the same model year or one thats at least of the same generation as the one you had. I am sure your kid would approve.
Joe you are a true gun on systematic troubleshooting these days, great pickup on the cam. One thought I had was that muffler sounded a little bit weird , maybe when someone packed it they over packed it and its slightly restricted.?!? Good work mate, from AUS.
Kawasaki probability saved a dollar by not putting a keyway in the camshaft and gear. A set of V blocks and a dial indicator and I could get the cam reset as close as factory.
With the intake bucket shims being -0 clearance that cam gear slipped due to the cam being too tight. 1st clue to me was the grooves in the cam and the smashed valley making it hard to remove the bucket. Check the needle position on the slide. Change out the oversized idle jet and order up some new cams. 👍
This bike falls under the category of "throwaway" 4-stroke MX bikes. You will find a solution, Joe! I think it's cam timing myself. Great videos! Thanks man.
love these videos man, your diagnosing is ON point.. shit id NEVER think of, you seem to figure out. im a "air, fuel, spark" guy.. anything outside of that is out of my ability.. i'd never be like, "yo, i think that intake cam sprocket is slipping.." like, WHAT? keep doing what you're doing bro and i'll keep watching!
Been following you for a while (since solex's video's) crazy of much of an improvements mechanic wise you made, i'm learning all sorts of new failure and how to fix them thanks to you! Thank you so much!
For the coolant leaking out of the overflow - try replacing the rad cap. I’ve had one randomly go bad on me and that was the symptom. It looked fine but it leaked. Especially if that thermostat cap is Tusk, replace it with a factory one.
And another very good, near, fix. When the video started I were thinking, spark plug, timing, carburetor, piston rings. The spark plug is that first, timing is always the second, the third is the carb. Well, that is how I do/did my checks on car engines, it was back in the old days of the Wolseley 16/60.
everyone else???the guy he got the bike from only did it himeslf,nobody else looked at it.joe just likes to pad himself on the back a lot with bad titles!!
Thoroughly enjoy you challenging yourself. The only way to grow as a tech is to take on the tasks that others fail on. +37 years as a tech and I always enjoy the challenges. Just not every single job.
I think you got it with the cam being out of sink. It's running better after you advanced it but smoking like crazy. I think you need a new cam. Great job again!
Great video man, your channel inspired me to make my own TH-cam channel doing something similar, thanks for the inspiration. I always feel like I learn something new when watching your videos
Feels good when you figure out the problem. Nice job. I really do like how you don't give up but keep trying to fix the problem. Not a Kawi fan really. Hard to find parts for them locally where I live.
What a great example of mechanical sleuthing. Thanks for being so persistent and helping us all learn from you, Joe. I’d like to learn how you developed such sound diagnostic skills? Training or just self taught?
Really good stuff. An expert being an expert. Always cool to watch somone who knows what they are doing and admits to either making a mistake or not fault finding correctly until it is through knowledge experience and ability. I had better stop now or you will be barfing all over the floor ! Brilliant thanks :)
I dont understand why he does that. Annoying as hell. I've worked on to many bikes that have the kickstart shaft all hammered and destroyed. Now I know why.
3 comments: 1. As other say, that radiator cap is junk. I've had that same cap fail on me. 2. That's a lot of smoke. You should really know how much you're losing on your leakdown test. I would suspect a scratched cylinder. 3. Thanks for the content. You're a smart man. I always enjoy your videos. 👍
Great video. This video perfectly illustrates why I prefer bikes with solid lifters. I can do four or five valve adjustments on my Moto Guzzi V7 in the time it would take me to do one on my DRZ400.
Joe, some people might think you do this for the money, others may think it's the showcasing of your skills. Those reasons may both be true, however I think the main reason is the exercise you get kicking all those bikes. A wise man once said "Find something you like to do, and then figure out a way to get exercise doing it." or something like that.
Yes, it wouldn't hurt to check out the water pump, impeller & such. Regardless of repairs needed, bike looks to be in really good shape & well worth the money you paid.
I just found this Channel and I have been binge-watching it for 3 days. Keep on kicking Joe
It is addictive. From what I've found, this is the only channel of its kind. As soon as I found it it's become my favorite one.
Thanks for watching!
there is no better in detail explanation problem shooting fixing channel as he does few years ago i got my first mx bike and started full rebuild on my crf450r i learned most of him that can not be usual to know from manuals
Joe is squared away and married to a teacher.
I'm an old guy who remembers many of his buys and I get a kick out of watching him bring them back and does it well.
I even watch ones again that I have already watched 😂
Joe instinctively called the problem at 29:50- unbelievable. What a great channel.
That's right, he already said it. The wear on the axle is also different.
I’m an auto mechanic. A car ECM will set a fault when the cam and crank correlation is off, so we are fortunate. Will modern fuel injected bikes with ECMs now store fault codes?
I work at a Kawasaki dealer and a few years ago we ran into a KX250F with the same issue, it was a newer efi but the cam sprocket had spun on the cam throwing the timing off without knowing it at first glance. It was a huge headache until it was caught, same situation of thinking it was a bunch of different things that all resulted in the bike not starting or running correctly. replaced both valves to be safe and it was night and day difference. Had forgotten about that until this video, it’s a good reminder to keep an eye out for that on these bikes!
what dealer ? I'm asking because this was a issue in 07 to so we always checked the cam first . this issue was happening more .
@@gamerX-wk7ctwe’re in NH, the bike was like a 2011-12 I don’t remember been so long, was probably 5-6 years ago at this point. If I remember correctly Kawasaki said a violent back fire may have caused it to spin.
Do they tack weld the sprocket on the replacement camshafts?
After the valves I woulda went straight to starter fluid lmao 😂😂
Joe I love how generally, no matter what the bike is you're looking at, you take every one of them as if you don't know anything at all about it, and methodically go through every step of diagnosis, in order, no matter the case. If EVERY mechanic one PAYS for had the standards you did, well.. I bet half the bikes you get wouldn't have gotten the way they were in the first place. I am the same way with cars and trucks.. No matter the person who takes me their vehicle, no matter what I think i 'know' about the engine, I go through EVERY one of them as if I've never seen it before. And, I ALWAYS fix them the same. Love it!
As an 18 year old living in yukon canada, i’ve learned a TON from this guy about how things work and trouble shooting and how it works, thanks joe!
Great find Sir! Take it from an old Tool & Diemaker....when you measure with calipers, always measure back in the thick part of the jaws. The thin tips get worn out and will measure one to two thou smaller. When the tips get worn out enough, it's time to throw them away and buy another set. Try it yourself on the shank of a drill bit. Measure out on the tips and then back in the jaw. You'll see the difference in measurements.
you might already know this because your a diemaker but have you tried readjusting the caliper's ? it's not always the calipers getting warn but they can be thrown out off alignment you have to make the two measuring surfaces parallel, because that will cause miss readings if they are thrown out the way to check them is by closing the two measuring faces together if you have a gap on the top or the bottom you are out of alignment. you can adjust it by playing with the two screws on the top of the caliper "not not the slide lock nut,its useally a small flat head"
Thanks for finally telling us about the sewing oil bottles! I been looking forever.
Swamp cooler oil would work just as well same container
Mustie1 also uses them
I love the calmness and the methodical approach.... definitely one of my favorite channels 🙌🏻
This was a difficult problem to find. Thumbs up for your skills and expertise. A lot of people would have given up and sold it for parts.
Congrats on 500k, Joe! This channel is awesome.
He buys his subs and views. Common practice
Open that garage door. I'm smelling it here in Florida 🤣
I don't know how you figure these things out. You make it look so easy, but I know it isn"t. Really impressed with your skills!
Dude you are such a badass mechanic. A true wizard when it comes to engines.
He’s not a mechanic buddy.. hes a moron… he checks the vin after buying the bike.. says it all.. also moron is flooding it by twisting the throttle
I watch at least one of these every day. If I may say, I think these sellers will take less for non-running because they are hard to sell for more than parts price.
In 2016, I found a running, 30-year-old trx 250r for $1300, not looking. I was offered more money before doing anything. Before I discovered it was a faulty kill switch, I spent over $1400 replacing everything. It would backfire, spit and sputter, then foil plugs.
When the project was complete, I sold it running great and looking good for $1700. Included a video link and a picture of the compression in the advertisement. I just wanted it gone before it sucked more money out of me. Though I took a loss, I still feel satisfied that I didn't give up and learned a valuable lesson.
Had the same issue with a customers kx250f. When you put the intake cam back in the bike make sure it spins freely. The cam journal on your bike looked like it had some heat marks and since it was mushrooming keeping the valve bucket in, may need to be addressed or you’ll spin another cam sprocket out of time. Ask me how I know… 😂
I've always been a two-stroke freak and have never been able to get used to the four-stroke engines in my whole life. Unfortunately, they are becoming more and more common and I have to get used to them. That's why I'm very happy about your channel. Your precise video documentation is really great and the way you approach problem solving is perfect. I would like to thank you very much for that. And I hope you'll keep it up because there are a lot of people out there who could use some good training and young people can also become very interested in it. Because there's nothing better than the smell of petrol and flying over the fields on two wheels and a powerful motor. So forget about these electric wannabe motorcycles
there's only one thing: full throttle to the limit....
Possible that the radiator cap is not sealing causing coolant to come out of the overflow. It is aftermarket.
💯 You beat me to it. First thing I would check is the radiator cap, I've experienced the issue multiple times over the, years with cars and bikes. There's a good chance, if he swaps the cap with a new one, the coolant overflow problem will be resolved.
I'll try that!
that´s a great observation. a weak spring can also cause the cap to open too early, standard they are 1.1 bar i believe but they also come with 1.6 bar caps
Especially those Amazon temp gauge ones, they are really common failures
@@2vintage that happened to me I had a bad seal and put a new cap on stopped leaking out of the overflow
You are hands down the best small engine mechanic I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from. Wow. Never fail to impress me.
lol!!!
I’m always amazed at your knowledge and patience!!! I so enjoy watching you diagnose these issues!! You are a brain surgeon in the mechanical field!!! I love you brother!!
Camera work on these videos is incredible. I've been trying to learn to do as much basic maintenance (i.e valve adjustments) as possible.You make it look easy (it ain't!) and give me confidence.
Great diagnosis Joe! 🇨🇦
I'm quite impressed with your diagnostic procedure you're one heck of a bike mechanic
Nice job on being persistent and digging deep to find the problem. I’ve been watching your videos for a couple of years now… I have learned a lot from you and I thank you for sharing your knowledge. The growth is evident in both your mechanical skills and video presentation. Good job and keep up the great work!
Just used your technique of using a dremel tool to cut a slot into a broken screw in order to remove it. Worked like a charm, makes watching all your videos well worth it lol.
I find your videos addictive patience persistence enthusiasm but most of all obvious passion for what you do are your secret 👏👍
Had a 08 kx 250f in high school. Loved that bike. Wish I had it back
I had a couple of machines like that. The first was my 1985 Suzuki QuadSport 230. I freaking LOVED that thing. The second was my 1993 Yamaha YZ 125. I bought it from a local expert, and that bike handled beautifully. He reinforced the frame and swingarm (he was HARD on his equipment), which made it feel rock solid on the track.
It´s very interesting to see how you diag the bikes/engines. You teach me a lot and at the same time reminding me of checking the basic steps first. Thanks for making the videos and sharing it for free :)
four strokes with carbs were so easy to flood, I got a tip from someone back in the day to take your hand off the throttle after you give it a couple squirts with the accelerator pump and never had problems flooding again.
as good as Joe is, he still hasn't figured this out, just twists and twists the throttle... makes me cringe
Always excited to see a new project BOYK!
Just a suggestion...but you may want to invest in a fan and open the garage door before starting motorcycles. Those two-cycles put out a lot of hydrocarbon-rich vapors, which are not good to breathe. Over time, you are inhaling far more than the average person. Don't take this as a rebuke, but as concern for your long term health. Take care! I appreciate all you do and LOVE watching your videos!!!
This one is a 4-stroke, though. The fumes are not as bad as the 2-strokes although still bad over long exposure in poorly ventilated environments.
You arent wrong but I doubt that amount of time will do any serious harm. Got to be many orders of magnutide lower than smoking etc.
Hey Joe, I’m in the HVAC industry and I also use the zoom spout oil for motor bearings and anything else that needs some lube. I also buy broken down blown up dirt bikes and fix them up for my boy.
Ol' Joe love his dirkbikes. Great find, again pushing the limits of your knowledge and especially patience. Lots of learning/teaching moments
Coffee n Joe in the shop up in Northern MN this a.m.!
Wowww what a journey through this motor. In the end you did figure it out, big respect.
Your attitude is great in all directions. Would be great to see a follow up on this one!
I know I hammer on you alot about your need for cleanliness, but your diagnostic savvy is right on, and you nailed it on this one perfectly, once you get that new cam in there it should solve the overflow issue provided the water pump is working right. GREAT JOB SIR!!!
Great explanation of the shims Joe thanks pal😊
Joe's new nickname, "DK" = Diagnosis King. Another great video. Love the channel.
I really admire your patience and perseverance to get to the root of a problem, great work 👍
I learn so much from watching your channel. This has to be the best you tube channel out there.
Great video Joe watching from Edinburgh Scotland UK 🇬🇧
Watching you kickstart over and over makes my leg hurt....i feel your pain, on a bike I had years ago, the valve seats were bad and it was super hard to start when it got warm
It seems like by now he would get tired of kick starting a bike that he is working on and doesn't run, And would get a rear wheel electric assist starter, There are videos on how to build a DIY one, There's no way I would keep kicking the bikes over, And tear my knees up, And taking the chance of breaking the engine cases, He needs a rear wheel assist starter,
Happy Days Joe Has Posted 🔥🔥🔥
15:44 that explains it! I knew I’ve seen these before! My mother was a seamstress for years!
Have been watching your channel for a while and strangely I really enjoy it … this piece of detection work is one of your best. Well done!
I luv the way u diagnosed this fault keep them coming Joe this is my favourite channel
Fixes everything in an hour! What a troubleshooter!! Love your videos.
That's an hour of video time. I wonder how long it takes before editing?
@@bryanwhitton1784yeah I was making a joke.
@@jfboulianne5926 cool. Sometimes jokes and sarcasm can be hard to read.
@ good point. Enjoy the vids!
oh yeah !!! been awhile since you did a motocross 4 stroke ! killing it Joe ! keep grinding
Another great learning experience. So many things to learn from Joe.
The problem solving in this video is a real pleasure to watch!!
Fist bike I had was a YZ 80. My dad surprised me with it and my brother took it on its first ride. After a couple minutes the engine blew. They put a new top end in it and put way too much rtv. Every coolant hole was clogged. I was bummed but dad fixed it and that was one fun bike. Wish I never sold it now I have a son.
You should buy one again then, they are not that expensive. With a bit of digging you can probably even find one of the same model year or one thats at least of the same generation as the one you had. I am sure your kid would approve.
The man has so much knowledge now! Master mechanic right here!!
What 😂
Hey brah, I’ve been subscribed for two years and dude your channel is so sick. You are a legend brother. Don’t listen to the hater’s.
This dude amazes me more each video his diagnostic skills are unbelievable I enjoy all your videos Joe keep on wrenching man Thx for the content
Great lesson in patience. Before watching I wouldn't have removed the valve cover more than twice.
I’ve been binge watching your vids for weeks. But forgot to subscribe. All fixed now. Keep up the fantastic vids!
Good spot on the cam issue Joe. A hard one to diagnose.
Great diagnosis. That explains why seller said they adjusted timing multiple times.
Them darn kill switches will have you kickin all day lol
U definitely got your leg workout on this motorcycle
Joe you are a true gun on systematic troubleshooting these days, great pickup on the cam. One thought I had was that muffler sounded a little bit weird , maybe when someone packed it they over packed it and its slightly restricted.?!? Good work mate, from AUS.
Some people just dont know how to troubleshoot, but you do🎉
Kawasaki probability saved a dollar by not putting a keyway in the camshaft and gear. A set of V blocks and a dial indicator and I could get the cam reset as close as factory.
With the intake bucket shims being -0 clearance that cam gear slipped due to the cam being too tight. 1st clue to me was the grooves in the cam and the smashed valley making it hard to remove the bucket. Check the needle position on the slide. Change out the oversized idle jet and order up some new cams. 👍
Keep the videos coming Joe… always a good watch, wish I had the space you have to works and especially your knowledge.
I’m not mechanically inclined and have no interest in dirt bikes but I’ve want so many of you videos 😂
Vinny can fix it!
This bike falls under the category of "throwaway" 4-stroke MX bikes. You will find a solution, Joe! I think it's cam timing myself.
Great videos! Thanks man.
love these videos man, your diagnosing is ON point.. shit id NEVER think of, you seem to figure out.
im a "air, fuel, spark" guy.. anything outside of that is out of my ability.. i'd never be like, "yo, i think that intake cam sprocket is slipping.."
like, WHAT?
keep doing what you're doing bro and i'll keep watching!
Been following you for a while (since solex's video's) crazy of much of an improvements mechanic wise you made, i'm learning all sorts of new failure and how to fix them thanks to you! Thank you so much!
For the coolant leaking out of the overflow - try replacing the rad cap. I’ve had one randomly go bad on me and that was the symptom. It looked fine but it leaked. Especially if that thermostat cap is Tusk, replace it with a factory one.
Good morning everyone 🌅
Good morning😊
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Good evening already in Indonesia, have a great Wednesday Europe and US
And another very good, near, fix. When the video started I were thinking, spark plug, timing, carburetor, piston rings. The spark plug is that first, timing is always the second, the third is the carb. Well, that is how I do/did my checks on car engines, it was back in the old days of the Wolseley 16/60.
That feeling when you solve the problem everyone else couldn't 👍
Who is "everyone else"? Only the seller (just some guy) tried to fix it.
everyone else???the guy he got the bike from only did it himeslf,nobody else looked at it.joe just likes to pad himself on the back a lot with bad titles!!
You are an incredible mechanic!!! And might I say, my wife is from Wautoma!!!! 😁
Thoroughly enjoy you challenging yourself. The only way to grow as a tech is to take on the tasks that others fail on. +37 years as a tech and I always enjoy the challenges. Just not every single job.
I think you got it with the cam being out of sink. It's running better after you advanced it but smoking like crazy. I think you need a new cam. Great job again!
Great video man, your channel inspired me to make my own TH-cam channel doing something similar, thanks for the inspiration. I always feel like I learn something new when watching your videos
Your views have been climbing fast brother 👏 great work and great channel
Feels good when you figure out the problem. Nice job. I really do like how you don't give up but keep trying to fix the problem. Not a Kawi fan really. Hard to find parts for them locally where I live.
What a great example of mechanical sleuthing. Thanks for being so persistent and helping us all learn from you, Joe. I’d like to learn how you developed such sound diagnostic skills? Training or just self taught?
You are a great mechanic Joe. So smart man. Awesome video
If it doesn’t start in 3 or 4 kicks, I’m done!You are amazing with your kicking prowess.
Not really 3 or 4, but not 75 like you.
Yet another great informative video Joe,great stuff,really enjoyed em!!👍👍
Brilliant! Well done that man! Wouldn't have thought of that in a month of Sundays. Manufacturers take note.
I got to say that early 90s look sticker kit that the got on this bike is right up my alley. Hot pink and purple goes well with green...
Really good stuff. An expert being an expert. Always cool to watch somone who knows what they are doing and admits to either making a mistake or not fault finding correctly until it is through knowledge experience and ability. I had better stop now or you will be barfing all over the floor ! Brilliant thanks :)
Monumental error on Kawasaki for press fitting cam sprockets. So stupid. Great catch Joe.
Great little cycle. Again don't know if I would have tackled the project. Keep up the hard work
I am sorry. but when you kick these bikes over so fast I find it sooooh funny, it makes my week . hugely entertaining, been there myself.😂😂😂😂😂😂
I dont understand why he does that. Annoying as hell. I've worked on to many bikes that have the kickstart shaft all hammered and destroyed. Now I know why.
THE ABSOLUTE MASTER!!! Love theses vids great work. Love from London x
Well done on that one. That was a tough one to figure out.
Constantly learning something on your channel. Now I know why the previous owner could not figure it out.
Wow, that's something you only learn from experience and good ole repetition 👍 good job.
3 comments:
1. As other say, that radiator cap is junk. I've had that same cap fail on me.
2. That's a lot of smoke. You should really know how much you're losing on your leakdown test. I would suspect a scratched cylinder.
3. Thanks for the content. You're a smart man. I always enjoy your videos. 👍
I really injoy watching how you get those machines running, and I've learned so much from watching your vids🎉🎉🎉
Love these troubleshooting vlogs, Joe, learning heaps, from you, mate .
Great video. This video perfectly illustrates why I prefer bikes with solid lifters. I can do four or five valve adjustments on my Moto Guzzi V7 in the time it would take me to do one on my DRZ400.
you have WAY more patience than I have...I would have been "throwin' Hammers" many times...LOL!
Sounded like a police chase outside while you wrench the head loose lol. Great diagnose and who would have thought the camshaft ha hi5
Joe, some people might think you do this for the money, others may think it's the showcasing of your skills. Those reasons may both be true, however I think the main reason is the exercise you get kicking all those bikes. A wise man once said "Find something you like to do, and then figure out a way to get exercise doing it." or something like that.
He is fit.😊
Hes going to be walking in counter clockwise circles when hes going anywhere, with how much stronger his right leg gets.
Yes, it wouldn't hurt to check out the water pump, impeller & such.
Regardless of repairs needed, bike looks to be in really good shape & well worth the money you paid.
He must've been having issues with the heat and that's why he fitted the cap with the gauge on. Looking forward to seeing what you find.👍