Just found this channel when searching for info on a 73 Suzuki TC 100. This channel is awesome, you are a wealth of knowledge! Thanks for posting these videos!
Thank you, and welcome, I don't have much control over the bikes I highlight on the channel, but I do try to give as broad view as possible. Mostly just what I can find in my local area, and some of the restorations and repairs that come in the front door. I would say most of the TC125 stuff is very similar to your TC100, except the rotary valve induction system. Hope you can find some info in these old videos, and thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
It's always a long term job to get this job done. In most cases if it's just going to be a bike to ride and not be judged in a show I just wrap the whole thing in cloth wrapping tape. You have far more patience than I do, I think. Good job Dale.
Hey Jack, how's it going out there in your neck of the woods. Yes, I have repaired many that way. I have to work up to this type of electrical work for it is not really what I want to do, but necessary in most cases. Paint is the same way; I just don't like doing it anymore. Seems like I can always find something else to do that I enjoy more...IE cleaning the toilet or something like that. Thanks Jack and thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
back in the day we only had friction tape, think the plastic type was way later. remember dad using this tape for leaks on the old red rubber garden hose a piece of tape about every 3 foot. boy those were the days!
I still use friction tape quite a bit. But most of the bikes use electrical tape, so that is what I use, was very surprised to find it used on this bike.
Well, there you go Noah. I tell you I am impressed with this tool. Think you will see it used in other applications on future projects. I have watched where the tab was missing, and the guy cut a piece of plastic from a plastic bucket (supposed to be good material for this) welded it to the part he was repairing and formed it with the cutting/forming tip and then sanded to perfection. Good luck let me know how it works for you.
Dr Sweger will see you now....surgical attention to detail Dale, that's what sets you apart. The plastic stitching tool was quite impressive, a notoriously difficult repair to make. Best wishes, Dean.
Wow, now I'm a doctor, well.... think I like the title grease monkey better, not a big doctor guy. Yes, sir I was impressed with the plastic welding/stitching tool. We will see, but I think you will see many uses for that puppy in the future. Thanks Dean appreciate your support, and ideas.
Yep!! You're a dedicated purist in your work for sure! I would have just used some of the more modern, slitted wire loom protection on that, but your way is better, and more original. Can we get a brand name/model on those excellent wire crimpers, and that connector kit as well?? I would go over that plastic repair with some of that "Fiberglass Reinforced Bondo." We use that to bond hood scoops on race cars, and it works really well. It's just like Bondo, but it's got fiberglass strands in it for strength. Good stuff! Fine video, as always! Robert
Thanks Robert, I get most of my electrical tools, connectors and terminals from Vintage connections. They only have one with all the dies, and all the correct connectors and terminals for Jap bikes.
Hey Dale; I want one of those plastic repair thingies. All I've used, and so far I like it a lot, is a plastic welder, and embed stainless screen material deep into plastic to bridge cracks and breaks, then smooth it over with a plastic welding rod. Man, I have been able to fix ALL sorts of stuff that way. I tried the Harper Fright one first, and it just didn't hold up. So I then ordered a Polyvance Pro, and it has worked famously. A bit pricier than the HF one though. Ended up buying several different sizes of screen for whatever repairs I needed to make. I think that thing you have should work better for repairing plastic bumpers and the like.
So far, I am impressed with this tool. I have seen folks embed the screen wire and such using a soldering iron. So far, I haven't tried that. But it looks like it would work great. I am always impressed by the ingenuity of people. Think I can find some other uses for this puppy.
Good job and explanation! Following you from Kenya, Africa. What is that part number, please? Someone may have posted, but I'm still reading through the comments.
Hi Kyle, thank you for the kind words, I sure appreciate them. All the plastic connectors and the terminals for these old Jap bikes are available from Vintage Connections, that's where I get mine from and also the tools to install them. I believe they are out of Washington state, and they have very fast shipping, and good inventories. Do a search for them they will pop right up. Thanks again for spending time with me in the shop.
The most fun surely is engine work, but the most satisfying is the finished product. I really don't enjoy electrical or paint and body, but it is necessary for the final product. Just like anything you have to take the good with the bad.
I need help idk what the black and yellow wire does I removed all my lights and just wanna wire straight to the coil pack and it only has spark if I hold the handle bar and touch the wires
I'm sorry, not sure what you are trying to do. I think your just wanting to run the bike without lights. If this is so, I need to know the year and make of the bike, weather it is CDI or points. Normally you need just the coil wire going to the stator, or the CDI box. The coil needs to be grounded also; it normally is just by bolting it to the frame.
@@montana2strokeracer I have a 71 ts 250 coming out the cdi box their is 3 wires white and black ground ik that but 2 power wires yellow and black and white and blue
Dale what is your recommendation for getting rust out of an old tank? Is it worth chemically (The Works, Muriatic acid, CLR) cleaning it or just search for a comparable aftermarket tank and keep the old for display? I have done The Works soak for a week and it seemed to work initially but rust came right back even though i rinsed and kept gas in the tank. I gave up on trying to find an old tank that isnt rusty on eBay. 1971 Suzuki TS125.
Hi Rusty, I just covered in part the cleaning of the tank of the CT3 Yamaha. My favorite cleaner is Metal Rescue, it works very well and won't hurt anything but rust. It also leaves behind a rust inhibiter, to prevent flash rust after you remove it. Most of the tanks I do, don't need a liner applied but if they do, I use the Caswell tank liner. Had very good luck with their system. Good tanks are hard to find for sure. Hey thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Just found this channel when searching for info on a 73 Suzuki TC 100. This channel is awesome, you are a wealth of knowledge! Thanks for posting these videos!
Thank you, and welcome, I don't have much control over the bikes I highlight on the channel, but I do try to give as broad view as possible. Mostly just what I can find in my local area, and some of the restorations and repairs that come in the front door. I would say most of the TC125 stuff is very similar to your TC100, except the rotary valve induction system. Hope you can find some info in these old videos, and thanks for spending time with me in the shop.
It's always a long term job to get this job done. In most cases if it's just going to be a bike to ride and not be judged in a show I just wrap the whole thing in cloth wrapping tape. You have far more patience than I do, I think. Good job Dale.
Hey Jack, how's it going out there in your neck of the woods. Yes, I have repaired many that way. I have to work up to this type of electrical work for it is not really what I want to do, but necessary in most cases. Paint is the same way; I just don't like doing it anymore. Seems like I can always find something else to do that I enjoy more...IE cleaning the toilet or something like that. Thanks Jack and thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
Another fantastic repair Dale. Your channel has become legendary, the content and educational value is very much appreciated. Well done, as always.
Wow thanks Jeff, such kind words, very much appreciated. I am trying to help as many as possible with their vintage motorcycles.
back in the day we only had friction tape, think the plastic type was way later. remember dad using this tape for leaks on the old red rubber garden hose a piece of tape about every 3 foot. boy those were the days!
I still use friction tape quite a bit. But most of the bikes use electrical tape, so that is what I use, was very surprised to find it used on this bike.
What a coincidence. I just bought a cracked right side cover for my RD400 and I was wondering about repairing it. Thanks Dale for showing us this!
Well, there you go Noah. I tell you I am impressed with this tool. Think you will see it used in other applications on future projects. I have watched where the tab was missing, and the guy cut a piece of plastic from a plastic bucket (supposed to be good material for this) welded it to the part he was repairing and formed it with the cutting/forming tip and then sanded to perfection. Good luck let me know how it works for you.
Dr Sweger will see you now....surgical attention to detail Dale, that's what sets you apart. The plastic stitching tool was quite impressive, a notoriously difficult repair to make.
Best wishes, Dean.
Wow, now I'm a doctor, well.... think I like the title grease monkey better, not a big doctor guy. Yes, sir I was impressed with the plastic welding/stitching tool. We will see, but I think you will see many uses for that puppy in the future. Thanks Dean appreciate your support, and ideas.
The plastic welder worked much better than I'd have thought. Very creative! Looks great! Great lesson on wiring restoration. Like a brand new!
I think so too, think you will see it in action again in the future. Thanks buddy appreciate your support.
Great looking bike! Love the exhaust cover on these models. Thanks for sharing Dale.
Thanks Graham, I like this model a lot, but I also like the square fenders of the earlier models. Thanks for spending time with me.
Yep!! You're a dedicated purist in your work for sure! I would have just used some of the more modern, slitted wire loom protection on that, but your way is better, and more original.
Can we get a brand name/model on those excellent wire crimpers, and that connector kit as well??
I would go over that plastic repair with some of that "Fiberglass Reinforced Bondo." We use that to bond hood scoops on race cars, and it works really well. It's just like Bondo, but it's got fiberglass strands in it for strength. Good stuff!
Fine video, as always!
Robert
Thanks Robert, I get most of my electrical tools, connectors and terminals from Vintage connections. They only have one with all the dies, and all the correct connectors and terminals for Jap bikes.
great job dale im impressed with that plastic welder gizmo yhink il buy one keep up the good work
Thanks Mark, so far, I am impressed by this tool. Bet I can find some more uses for it.
One of the most interesting video!
Thank you Amir.
Hey Dale; I want one of those plastic repair thingies. All I've used, and so far I like it a lot, is a plastic welder, and embed stainless screen material deep into plastic to bridge cracks and breaks, then smooth it over with a plastic welding rod. Man, I have been able to fix ALL sorts of stuff that way. I tried the Harper Fright one first, and it just didn't hold up. So I then ordered a Polyvance Pro, and it has worked famously. A bit pricier than the HF one though. Ended up buying several different sizes of screen for whatever repairs I needed to make. I think that thing you have should work better for repairing plastic bumpers and the like.
So far, I am impressed with this tool. I have seen folks embed the screen wire and such using a soldering iron. So far, I haven't tried that. But it looks like it would work great. I am always impressed by the ingenuity of people. Think I can find some other uses for this puppy.
Good job and explanation! Following you from Kenya, Africa. What is that part number, please? Someone may have posted, but I'm still reading through the comments.
Thank you, Amir, I'm sorry what part number are you looking for, for what part.
I'm ready
Thanks for coming to the show Larry.
might attach the fish wire to a vice then pull the harness straight while pushing on the wire bundle, might work easy?
Yes, good idea, I have done that with longer harnesses, it is helpful for sure.
I learn something on every one of your videos. If you need to replace the plastic terminals, where is a good source for them?
Hi Kyle, thank you for the kind words, I sure appreciate them. All the plastic connectors and the terminals for these old Jap bikes are available from Vintage Connections, that's where I get mine from and also the tools to install them. I believe they are out of Washington state, and they have very fast shipping, and good inventories. Do a search for them they will pop right up. Thanks again for spending time with me in the shop.
@@montana2strokeracer thank you, sir!
I got some of these wires I didn’t get the gun I use a 6 volt battery. It works great.
Good job, that is ingenious.
Dale what part of the resteration process gives you the most enjoyment? electrical, engine, paint,tuning etc.
The most fun surely is engine work, but the most satisfying is the finished product. I really don't enjoy electrical or paint and body, but it is necessary for the final product. Just like anything you have to take the good with the bad.
I need help idk what the black and yellow wire does I removed all my lights and just wanna wire straight to the coil pack and it only has spark if I hold the handle bar and touch the wires
I'm sorry, not sure what you are trying to do. I think your just wanting to run the bike without lights. If this is so, I need to know the year and make of the bike, weather it is CDI or points. Normally you need just the coil wire going to the stator, or the CDI box. The coil needs to be grounded also; it normally is just by bolting it to the frame.
@@montana2strokeracer I have a 71 ts 250 coming out the cdi box their is 3 wires white and black ground ik that but 2 power wires yellow and black and white and blue
Dale what is your recommendation for getting rust out of an old tank? Is it worth chemically (The Works, Muriatic acid, CLR) cleaning it or just search for a comparable aftermarket tank and keep the old for display? I have done The Works soak for a week and it seemed to work initially but rust came right back even though i rinsed and kept gas in the tank. I gave up on trying to find an old tank that isnt rusty on eBay. 1971 Suzuki TS125.
Hi Rusty, I just covered in part the cleaning of the tank of the CT3 Yamaha. My favorite cleaner is Metal Rescue, it works very well and won't hurt anything but rust. It also leaves behind a rust inhibiter, to prevent flash rust after you remove it. Most of the tanks I do, don't need a liner applied but if they do, I use the Caswell tank liner. Had very good luck with their system. Good tanks are hard to find for sure. Hey thanks for hanging out in the shop with me.
@@montana2strokeracer awesome. Thank you
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