Yeah that's my problem there isn't enough of the old one left to get accurate dimensions :( but it is looking like i will have to go down the 3d printed route
@@RRCRestoration The swing arm came out like new! What grit did you sand the swing arm with and which pads did you use to polish? Did you use any compound? Also, did you coat it after or is it the raw finish? Thanks in advance! 🍻 I'm looking to the same thing to mtb frames in the future
You should have millions of subscribers. I've never seen restoration so soothing with so much attention to detail and thoroughness. I genuinely mean that from my heart. Thank you for what you do. Pretty cool accent too buddy. 👍🏻
Possibly the rare chain guide parts could be 3D scanned & printed in nylon. Sometimes it's the only realistic option for rare parts. Vapour Blasters deliver amazing results.
@@davidgibson5756 yea would much rather find a machine shop that got delrin or nylon to do it, no offence to 3D printer fans, but knowing how amazing the bike will become in the end, and if there was to be a 3D printed plastic piece on it, well a milled piece of delrin / nylon would just look better.
It's so nice to see a restoration channel in which the person knows how to paint. Paint can ruin all the hard work, and you do it right. Not long ago, I started watching some guy trying to rebuild an old z1000, and when he got to the paint job, the first thing he did was take the completely assembled rear shock and just sprayed red paint on it, over the spring, the rod, all of it. He did the same with everything without bothering to take it apart first, even the engine. I think that's considered a crime against humanity.
Great episode. I'm a vapor honer as well and it's a revolutionary tool. One piece of advice I can offer, if I may be so bold, is to make sure your parts are already as clean as possible before honing. The VH is a honing tool, not a cleaning tool. If you try and hone greasy parts, eventually your media will become stained with grease and you'll end up with a blotchy finish. The key to a good finish is clean media and a clean part. For some truly spectacular results, try cleaning your parts, then do a very light dry blast, and then hone. The finish will absolutely glow. Of course, dry blasting is only recommended on parts that are able to withstand it. It's a little more labor intensive, but it can be an amazing difference. Also, check out some of the vapor honing pages on facebook...some great knowledge there.
you can do my 86 mugan cr 125 next, it needs somebody like you to bring her back to life, you're so talented and have the tools for the job, can't wait for the next episode.
Best thing to do like when you come across hard to find parts like that chain guide is to try your best to get the most dimensions you can and 3d print them or have someone do it. I’m sure one of the bigger channels who do lots of printing will gladly hook you up in the future
While a completely different bike this takes me back to my old Yamaha red DT 50 from the same period. It went everywhere, not fast and not slow but it kept going and it's exhaust fumes reminded everyone of where it had been. 😁
Damn you youtube its been 8 days... Why am i only getting notified about this video now!? Man that vapour blaster is something else its so good! Great work man!
I appreciate that you marked a "Socket" with the different depths. Trying to explain that to someone just wasn't going over until they saw it in practice.
Maybe print this lower chain part in nylon by using a 3D-printer? It doesn’t look that complicated, maybe by using Tinkercad you can model this part by yourself and let some company print it for you. Great footage again 👍
My god !!! The level of attention and effort!! Legitimately the best rebuild channel on TH-cam.... most would just buy new bolts not go the effort you do. Hats off to you 👏 🙌
The brushed finish on that beautifully polished swingarm is a work of art. It's so simple, yet so effective for the visual impact. I love attention to details like that. The same can be said for how beautifully you restored the bolts and nuts, colour and all. Honda loves a good bare-metal frame & swingarm on their high end sportbikes. So does Aprilia with their mirror finish. Always had a soft spot for it, and kinda miss that kind of flair on the Yamaha and KTM I owned.
I am assembling a model of 1994, and I have a pendulum of 1986, I checked it for catologists - everything is good, your model is clearly earlier than the year of manufacture!? I'm restoring a 1994 cr 250 myself
Nice to see you, The extra threaded part you see on the wheel is a block on the inside of the tyre called a rim lock you need it to stop the tyre spinning on the rim and tearing the valve neck out of the inner tube.
Wow..!! The usual blend of amazing skills, knowledge and out and out wizardry. Vapour blaster was a great investment, the swingarm looks absolutely stunning and some..!
I'm wanting to restore all the bolts for my car when I do the restoration and I would love it if you could make a video in great detail of what chemicals you use and the steps you use them and how long you let them sit. I love the way they turned out.
CHAIN GUIDE.. I believe that you can have one machined out of UHMW plastic. It's amazingly easy to machine with simple wood tools. (I keep a stock of it up to 1" thick)
Thanks god!!!! I was sick of seeing junk restoration on the other channels. Congratulations on the steam blaster, it's almost magical. I appreciate the subtitles, now I can understand each chapter much better. Cheers!
Fantastic! ive been debating 0n buying that vapour blasting cabinet, think you've just sold it for me. 😀 keep the great content coming out. looking forward to your next vid 👍
High quality workmanship.. A lot packed into a first class episode. I have watched a channel that would have dragged that out over many episodes and the workmanship isn't a patch to yours..
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I know exactly what you mean they spend a full episode talking and cleaning up a couple of bolts and dragging the project out forever and a day rather than just making progress and thinking about viewer enjoyment. I like to think thats what sets my channel apart as i genuinely care about the enjoyment you guys get from watching my videos :)
nice, a new vapor blaster to add to the ultrasonic cleaner tool.. the man is showing off the christmas gifts yay... as always well executed and showcasing of what goes into doing things the right way.
What a transformation!!! It's like it just rolled of the Honda production line in 86 Fantastic attention to detail, and as for the new vapour blaster 😱 that thing has paid for itself already!! What a finish it left on the aluminium. All of a sudden, I need a vapour blaster in my life 😁 goodness knows what for but I just do!! Obviously you've tried the American market for a chain guard, It's just frustrating because you know someone, somewhere, has one in the packet in the back of a drawer collecting dust 🤦🏼♂️
Outstanding as ever. Vapour blasting is so satisfying to watch, and it appears to be the perfect treatment for metal surfaces (particularly ally), peens and seals them. I'd almost be inclined to use it on brand-new parts.
3D printing for the chain guide, as long as you can get the old one back in 1 piece I am sure someone could print it
Yeah that's my problem there isn't enough of the old one left to get accurate dimensions :( but it is looking like i will have to go down the 3d printed route
Outstanding attention to detail! I’m jealous of your new vapor blaster, they make aluminum parts look better than new! Amazing results sir!
Thank you so much :)
Yeah, i'm going to check on the price of those here in NZ. I'm pretty sure i will need to be sitting down when i get a quote :-))
@@RRCRestoration The swing arm came out like new! What grit did you sand the swing arm with and which pads did you use to polish? Did you use any compound? Also, did you coat it after or is it the raw finish? Thanks in advance! 🍻 I'm looking to the same thing to mtb frames in the future
Ooooo! He's getting posh now with a vapour blaster! This is definitely the very best therapy available for an engineers soul. Cheers!
I am indeed I wonder what cool bit of kit i'll get next ;) Glad you enjoyed it :)
You should have millions of subscribers. I've never seen restoration so soothing with so much attention to detail and thoroughness. I genuinely mean that from my heart. Thank you for what you do. Pretty cool accent too buddy. 👍🏻
Thank you so much 😀 that means a lot to me :)
I’m thoroughly enjoying your resto videos. Thank you!
I love how you loaded a fresh round into the chamber of your impact driver prior to use! 😂
Possibly the rare chain guide parts could be 3D scanned & printed in nylon. Sometimes it's the only realistic option for rare parts. Vapour Blasters deliver amazing results.
Yeah its looking more and more like i will need to go down the 3d printed route
@@RRCRestoration the good thing is with modern nylon resin casting/3d printing the part can be better than stock
Mill a block of delrin or nylon perhaps?
@@davidgibson5756 yea would much rather find a machine shop that got delrin or nylon to do it, no offence to 3D printer fans, but knowing how amazing the bike will become in the end, and if there was to be a 3D printed plastic piece on it, well a milled piece of delrin / nylon would just look better.
@@RRCRestoration maybe partner up with another TH-cam channel that does 3d printing too
It's so nice to see a restoration channel in which the person knows how to paint. Paint can ruin all the hard work, and you do it right. Not long ago, I started watching some guy trying to rebuild an old z1000, and when he got to the paint job, the first thing he did was take the completely assembled rear shock and just sprayed red paint on it, over the spring, the rod, all of it. He did the same with everything without bothering to take it apart first, even the engine. I think that's considered a crime against humanity.
The Pro Link decals was the money shot.
Your attention to detail on that swingarm is amazing. Episode well worth waiting for.
Much appreciated! :)
Great episode. I'm a vapor honer as well and it's a revolutionary tool. One piece of advice I can offer, if I may be so bold, is to make sure your parts are already as clean as possible before honing. The VH is a honing tool, not a cleaning tool. If you try and hone greasy parts, eventually your media will become stained with grease and you'll end up with a blotchy finish. The key to a good finish is clean media and a clean part. For some truly spectacular results, try cleaning your parts, then do a very light dry blast, and then hone. The finish will absolutely glow. Of course, dry blasting is only recommended on parts that are able to withstand it. It's a little more labor intensive, but it can be an amazing difference. Also, check out some of the vapor honing pages on facebook...some great knowledge there.
I would have kept it in a safe deposit box. Amazing work!!! Greetings from Cordoba, Argentina.
Masterful!! If only everyone took this much pride in their work, well done!
Thank you so much :)
By far better than any Hollywood Blockbuster. Outfuckingstanding👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you
you can do my 86 mugan cr 125 next, it needs somebody like you to bring her back to life, you're so talented and have the tools for the job, can't wait for the next episode.
You’re a wizard, aren’t ya? No regular man lays a decal that clean in one go.
Haha i think i just got lucky this time, usually its a disaster
OMG, You were always the best before this one. But now even better than that!!
Bike magic !!
its incredible how good of a job the vapor blaster does.
Best thing to do like when you come across hard to find parts like that chain guide is to try your best to get the most dimensions you can and 3d print them or have someone do it. I’m sure one of the bigger channels who do lots of printing will gladly hook you up in the future
Perfectionist !! Better than factory, excellent work!
Huh... first I thought vapor blasting was a joke. Incredible. And as usual, thanks a lot for your video.
I must ask you something : do you realize that restoring a motorcycle is not putting it in a better shape than when it was brand new right ?
Шикарно профессионально залипательно.Молодец я ни на минуту не пожалел что подписан на тебя. БРАВО
Not only is the restoration work top notch, all the editing, cuts, and choices you make are *muah* so pleasing to watch.
Thank you so much for your kind comment :)
How vapor blasting really is a machine sent from the bike gods🔥
While a completely different bike this takes me back to my old Yamaha red DT 50 from the same period. It went everywhere, not fast and not slow but it kept going and it's exhaust fumes reminded everyone of where it had been. 😁
I had a DT50 back in the day too, such fun little bikes :)
That’s the bike I learned to ride on. My cousin’s when is visit Portugal in the summer. Awesome memories!
Damn you youtube its been 8 days... Why am i only getting notified about this video now!? Man that vapour blaster is something else its so good! Great work man!
I appreciate that you marked a "Socket" with the different depths. Trying to explain that to someone just wasn't going over until they saw it in practice.
Bloody hell that swing arm looks stunning
Thank you :)
I've been waiting so long for this. Thank you man. God bless you.
Yeah I apologize for the wait, the next episode will be out in a week or so ;)
@@RRCRestoration oh no worries. Take your time.
Maybe print this lower chain part in nylon by using a 3D-printer? It doesn’t look that complicated, maybe by using Tinkercad you can model this part by yourself and let some company print it for you. Great footage again 👍
Yeah its looking like i may need to go down the 3d printed route if i cant find an original Honda part. Cheers for the info
My god !!! The level of attention and effort!! Legitimately the best rebuild channel on TH-cam.... most would just buy new bolts not go the effort you do. Hats off to you 👏 🙌
22:57 excellent use of the persuader !
The vapor blasting gives awesome finish!!
Brings back memories of walking around the local Honda dealer when I was young.
The brushed finish on that beautifully polished swingarm is a work of art. It's so simple, yet so effective for the visual impact. I love attention to details like that. The same can be said for how beautifully you restored the bolts and nuts, colour and all. Honda loves a good bare-metal frame & swingarm on their high end sportbikes. So does Aprilia with their mirror finish. Always had a soft spot for it, and kinda miss that kind of flair on the Yamaha and KTM I owned.
Thank you very much! :)
Those aluminium parts 😲factory fresh!
Thank you :)
OMG congrats on the vapor blaster !! So nice.
As with all your other restorations I've watched, I'm in awe of your commitment and attention to detail. Bravo 👏
Nice new toy, I think your blaster could use a windscreen wiper! great job as always.
This is the first time I've even heard of a vapor blaster. What a marvelous tool!
It really is :)
Wow, I really appreciate your level of detail.
Beautiful! That is as factory fresh as you're going to get without a Delorean and a flux capacitor!
-Shane
Love that comment! :)
Yesssss! Vapour blasting is the best! Has my Honda Bros 400 carbs blasted and I got to watch. It was so cool and they came up a treat
watching RRC re-plate hardware never gets old.
I never clicked on a video so fast!
Enjoy :)
Ohhhh 😍😍😍 now almost all of my favourite channels has a vapour blaster! Wish i had the money for one also😍
I am assembling a model of 1994, and I have a pendulum of 1986, I checked it for catologists - everything is good, your model is clearly earlier than the year of manufacture!? I'm restoring a 1994 cr 250 myself
Beautiful job!! Even the editing is flawless 😁😁😁🤩🤩🤩 Well deserved vapour blaster!!!🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thank you so much 😁
😲 Wow! The amount of time you will saving yourself with this new Soda Blaster.
Never seen 2 Valves on a wheel 👀?? lol
The Vapo Cleaner is a blast ! Very smooth parts outcome ...
Great Video my Friend 😎👍
Nice to see you, The extra threaded part you see on the wheel is a block on the inside of the tyre called a rim lock you need it to stop the tyre spinning on the rim and tearing the valve neck out of the inner tube.
Ha ha, remember back in the day the HUGE stickers on the swing arm, PRO LINK or FULL FLOATER🤣
prettier than new! 👍
Thank you! 😊
Wow..!! The usual blend of amazing skills, knowledge and out and out wizardry. Vapour blaster was a great investment, the swingarm looks absolutely stunning and some..!
Thank you so much :)
Maybe you 3D print that plastic chain guide? There are some very special plastics you can get printed that are more durable.
I'm wanting to restore all the bolts for my car when I do the restoration and I would love it if you could make a video in great detail of what chemicals you use and the steps you use them and how long you let them sit. I love the way they turned out.
New favorite restore content
Please give a longer duration for the next episode, I really enjoyed
Youre the best restoration chanel on youtube,
Thank you very much :)
This is one of the most satisfying things I´ve seen in my life.
Thank you :)
That vapour blaster is one heck of a tool!
The brushed swingarm looks a treat too.
god that swingarm looks SWEET
CHAIN GUIDE..
I believe that you can have one machined out of UHMW plastic. It's amazingly easy to machine with simple wood tools.
(I keep a stock of it up to 1" thick)
You got a vapor blaster now all right 👍
Thanks god!!!! I was sick of seeing junk restoration on the other channels. Congratulations on the steam blaster, it's almost magical. I appreciate the subtitles, now I can understand each chapter much better. Cheers!
Thank you very much :)
Docwob could be worth a shout for the chain guide
Very satisfying!
Cheers.
best restorations you tube.. keep going
I've just watched parts one, two and three after a mate put me onto your channel. Fantastic work, and cheers from your new subscriber!
Nice one, glad to have you along for the ride. cheers for subscribing :)
And just like that 30mins went by in a blink of an eye. I need more!!
More coming very soon my friend :)
This makes me so happy.
Im glad to hear that :)
Yet another piece of excellent work… I really wish I had your setup 😂
Thank you very much!
Worth the wait! Outstanding work as always.
Thank you :)
That vapour blaster is an impressive piece of kit!
Amazing job on the swingarm pal very satisfying!
Impressive is the amount of engineering that goes into these bikes. Nice restoration! Learning a lot😀
Your attention to detail is amazing. Great job!
Thank you very much :)
Excellent as always! Also happy new year to George - presumably still recovering from his new year vacuum excesses......
Thank you very much, Yeah he really overdone it haha
Fantastic! ive been debating 0n buying that vapour blasting cabinet, think you've just sold it for me. 😀 keep the great content coming out. looking forward to your next vid 👍
Mama mia! That swingarm, kudos!!
Like mana from Restoration heaven!!
Thank you! Cheers! :)
New Year, new video.....no better way to start 2022! Another resto masterclass....thank you!👌
Yes - the world is back on track now RRC Restos is active!
Lets crack on ;) lol
Great job, you have gold hands! 😉
Class in session! Well done Professor!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
That vapor blaster is awesome, but it needs a windshield wiper for the view port.
yup thats the first thing on my list of upgrades lol
High quality workmanship.. A lot packed into a first class episode. I have watched a channel that would have dragged that out over many episodes and the workmanship isn't a patch to yours..
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I know exactly what you mean they spend a full episode talking and cleaning up a couple of bolts and dragging the project out forever and a day rather than just making progress and thinking about viewer enjoyment. I like to think thats what sets my channel apart as i genuinely care about the enjoyment you guys get from watching my videos :)
nice, a new vapor blaster to add to the ultrasonic cleaner tool.. the man is showing off the christmas gifts yay... as always well executed and showcasing of what goes into doing things the right way.
Thank you so much, Always a pleasure to hear from you :)
Great work as you expect from the one and only rrc
What a transformation!!! It's like it just rolled of the Honda production line in 86
Fantastic attention to detail, and as for the new vapour blaster 😱 that thing
has paid for itself already!! What a finish it left on the aluminium.
All of a sudden, I need a vapour blaster in my life 😁 goodness knows what for
but I just do!!
Obviously you've tried the American market for a chain guard, It's just frustrating
because you know someone, somewhere, has one in the packet in the back of
a drawer collecting dust 🤦🏼♂️
that bike is going to look brand new your so skilled .i think your one of the best restorers ive ever seen .cant wait for next instalment
Thank you so much for your kind comment :)
20:28 Best windchimes ever
Exquisite. Always love watching your work.
Amazing and detailing job congratulations my friend
Another fantastic video! Your attention to detail is awesome and your editing is outstanding! Keep it up, dude!
Hello a great video perfect job 👍👍👍greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋 Kai🛠🙏
Thank you so much :)
Outstanding as ever. Vapour blasting is so satisfying to watch, and it appears to be the perfect treatment for metal surfaces (particularly ally), peens and seals them. I'd almost be inclined to use it on brand-new parts.
Swingarm looks better than most of the brand new ones I saw on them from the factory. Great work!
Thank you :)
thanks !
Vapour blasting is sooooooo satisfying! Amazing job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job , anyone can see that you care for the bike and your work. Can you tell us the products you use to replate ?
This lower chain gate would be a perfect Candidate for molding and making some replica with casting resin..
Looking good 👍 my friend.. Momma always said, Save your bearings for another project..