From Track to Street: Yamaha R1 Reborn! Fork Rebuild Time With K-Tech Porn 😁 (Part 4)
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Jim a lot of us don't mind the length and actually like it. There are a lot of "youtubers" that are more youtuber than mechanic. So we appreciate actual correct info. Just wanted to mention that for what it's worth.
Couldn't of said it better myself! 👍👍
Another cracking video Jim! Nice to hear the profanity’s are back too! 👌😎
And the compressor 😂😂😂😂
I could genuinely watch stuff like this for hours 👍 keep up the great work Jim 👏
That information on putting forks back together is gold. It seems like such a trivial thing, but this is a guiding light in the dark. Your experience gained through years of wrenching and fuck ups will save hours for many. Thanks
I love the detail in your videos Jim, the accuracy and care you exhibit is beyond compare. You give me great motivation in my own channel ! Cheers, keep up the great work. oh...and dont change the profanity, just keep being you, it just WORKS !
As a tech myself I F’in love watching your video’ s matey , strangely enough I find it relaxing , my wife thinks am mental 😀
😅 "are you still awake?" " Well done" 😂😂
loved this! thank you for explaining all the things other youtubers would fast forward. I know how much work it is to video and vlog all this stuff. Im very grateful! Im trying to be a fully qualifies Bike mot tester but still a few years yet
no your not murdering it. I'm in progress of rebuilding my 2007 triumph tiger 1050 forks and couldn't find info on how to set that lock nut up, and you have just explained it perfectly. Thank you very much :)
Jim, Got the same forks on my 4XV, for the last 10 years I have researched on and off why one fork doesn't click when you turn the damper, your explanation has allowed me to understand what could be going on and how to remedy it.
Cheers buddy 👍 me love you long time....
I found on my 4xv that by winding the adjuster in too far and loosing the click it was only that the butt of the screw that notes the damper rod has been pushed part the call bearing. Winding back the adjuster alongside a little nudge from the underneath gets the screw back on the thread. The other way of setting the gap, like Jim said, is to measure the thread. On those R1s it's 11mm of thread to the top of the lock nut.
Hilarious commentary, as usual, I see the profanity has returned 😂 love these videos, very entertaining.
You don’t send me to sleep, very informative. I’ve done work on my forks as well.
A shorter grub screw and it would be perfect for my OCD. 😊
Yes, have to agree.
Easter to remove…..hope that helps.
@@Pete-z6e not really, but thanks all the same.
Very interesting Jim, very interesting indeed 👍 that compressor got ya again 😂
Brilliant video, thank you Jim 👍
Struggle to understand why after so long you only have 60k subs. The channel would be massively beneficial to anyone that rides bikes. In my opinion the best TH-cam bike channel to watch for accessing the wealth of technical knowledge Jim has. It doesn't cost anything to sub and helps this bloke out.
@@jedbeams9829 the Patreon option is great. I have that and it gives me access to the Discord chat group, which is an amazing resource. Well worth the price of a coffee a month, which is what it costs.
Thank you again Jim for your patience showing us muggles things that you think are boring and simple but us sados think are interesting! Don't change, and especially not the swearing! See it as an expression of your passion! And having to try and do a job whilst thinking of our viewing pleasure!
Great video again might catch you on radio if you ever get time😂
Enjoyed every second. 👍👍👍👍
Fantastic information Jim👌
It would have been easier to do the valve mods before painting, the bucket pins are pressed fit at the factory and they cannot be pulled out, you did good to drill free hand without marking the superb paint job, top tips once again, pity others don't show the important bits en-route, now anyone doing this job can rest easy seeing your content, top job.
messed with bikes for over 30 years,your videos are real because if you dont swear alot your not doing it right !!!
Jim, I'm no mechanic but I learn more about metals/machine methods in 30 minutes of watching you than if I took a college
course. I guess I understand when you say "F#@K" ..... lol, it means something different than in a classroom setting....
yeah, that's right. peace man & GB
The way you describe and explain is part of your charm 😀
Jim thanks to you I have learned do much. Bless you mate
For what it's worth I like the waffle and love the longer videos, don't feel under pressure to keep them to a set length.
Another excellent tutorial Jim and we are all learning together it would seem. 👍
Great vid as usual
15:39 I hope you are grateful ? Yes, very, thank you, once again excellent entertainment and education. To watch superb problem solving skills in real time just makes the whole video feel like five minutes. Role on next Friday 😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍
Very interesting as always Jim. I have worked on my VTR1000F and CBR600F4 forks and figured out that the right way to set the cap/damper rod length was to screw in the rebound adjuster flush with the cap, then thread the cap onto the rod until the needle just bottoms, then lock the cap to the rod. That allows the needle to be closed fully and leaves 3+ full turns to wind out. Kind of similar to the R1 but a different design.
Love this stuff Jim. Keep up the great work. Length of video isn't an issue.
I do appreciate the content indeed 🙂
And a tip from a machinist: When a damaged hole needs to be trued up (10:45) use a good quality countersink with three cutting edges instead of a drill ("metal style" with large contact areas).
Forking hell - great fork assembly video!
Thank you for another and another video you make for us and for you!
Camera chaos, Murphy's law assembly, hilarious dialogue and great content, as always.
epic video Jim
Great video Jim, love your explanations and workmanship
nice to see the full time swearing's back Jim you did really well for one episode at least lol
I came to comment the same! I don't mind the swearing - it's quite endearing.
Great video Jim stop saying it’s boring you be sleeping lol it’s a great video mate love that your OCD about stuff I’d be the same keep doing what you do awesome job 😁👌
Another amazing vid 👏
Love this content Jim 👌🏾
thanks Jim you are really appreciated buddy looks heaps better than the standard set up which is vague af lol
OMG 19:40 made my day Jim 🤣
Jim should get a vinyl graphic cut to stick on the compressor tank that says "Oh my f*****g days!!" That compressor has been there forever and yet when it sparks up it always takes him by surprise. I even wait for it to happen in every video now. 🤣
Amazing job Jim.
Gret vid, now I know what all the adjusters on my forks are connected to 👍
That was interesting. I had to replace the seals on one fork on my Tiger, simpler desing. Although I put tape over the top Al nut, I marked it with the socket I was using... a multipoint socket.... I think better to get a 6 point flat socket which acts on the flats.... also you can get them made from Al so would be of similar hardness and less likely to mar the surface.
Great video Jim. I know you prolly did this job some months ago and I don't want to set you off but I am really surprised that the length of that grub screw got past your OCD 😂😂
Finally catching one that’s not months old! 👍🏻
Great vid. Whatching you drill that cap out. Riveting stuff. Mmhh maybe I have to start wondering about my self.
Jim have you ever entertained the idea of a 4k head mounted go pro for the more tricky shots & incorporate them into your videos ,? ... it would be great to see what you see on the more technical jobs ..
I'm triggered by that grub screw, Jim.
*TRIGGERED*, I tells ya! 😅
Same here!!! Measure the length of the grub screw, measure the section poking out, subtract one from the other and go buy the correct length for a flush finish! 👌🏼
@45Camster
I didn't sleep properly last night.
Thanks, Jim. 😬
Mate only a fool & a no it all would get bored with ya video's 😊
Another brilliant video, thanks jim. #keepwaffling haha
Sounded like you suffered for your art on this one. Brilliant video, downloaded on the off chance I need to play with an early R1.
Me love your wideo's loooong time!
Learned something new today.
Excellent video and explanation, as usual James!!
Damn, I sure wish I kept my 01 R1…😢
Excellent video as per usual.🙂
Dont change Jim carry on being you, it makes the video's 👍
I love a bit of Jim. I made it to the end. Why wouldn't you.
Fiddly job, but well done.
I was impressed with the modification to the bottom of the forks.
It worked out well. 👍
Jim you need to add a couple of magnets on your printed vice fork pads to keep them in place when you open the vice
Really Interesting Video Jim, and ive never rebuilt a fork so was really informative for me ;0)
Small slide hammer?
I was thinking keep tightening the screw until the top hat part jacks itself out. Doesn't matter if it buggers the valve as it's being scrapped anyway.
Great update ...... You need a swear box for charity 😂😂😂
Thanks Jim for your help with the kawasaki pistons , Cosworth factory were great but we would have to do a production run. We are trying to find so light , strong replacements as the circuits here are acceleration no much mid throttle, So once again thanks for replying !
great job again lad bit fiddly but well sorted next video please
Jim: Can you do us a video of the best way to use the Carbtune Pro that you have? Apologies if you've already done one, I might have missed it, but I don't think I have.
PS: You need some merch in the store with your catchphrases on them. 😉
With my bike old yamaha TRX850 forks, I couldn't get damping to work at all; a harsh ride whether firm or soggy when I adjusted the damping. Fitted YSS damping valve and transformed the suspension. Removed the harshness and yet gave me tight damping. Difference between low speed and high speed damping I think.
I was thinking that as soon as you'd removed the spring you could have turned it over to let the ball drop out of the way of the thread and then unscrewed the thingy it was locking in place, and once that was out of the way you could turn it back over and retreive the bearing from the main hole.. rather than drill a hole big enough for the bearing.
Smaller grub screw required, it poking out that much would ick my OCD :) Great video though. So much work when it comes to doing suspension right - and folks wonder why this kind of work is so expensive !
Forks look a million dollars, tidy job.
Nice work ,could you have fitted a shorter grub screw flush with the forks surface?
Good stuff. Get a metal chuck .wobbly makitas.
I've not been that anxious (drilling out after claw hammer action) since I watched TMF fitting engine bars... 🤣 Is oil height always measured without the spring in place? If so I've just got to redo a bit of work... 😬🤣
I’m trying to remember when I did my CBR 600 forks and I seem to recall the air gap was measured without the spring in place…I think…maybe…🙈
I was thinking, don't use a claw hammer or anything that's going to try and pull that plug cap thing out at an angle. I'm thinking mole grips/slide hammer tool maybe.
Can I ask. Before u put in the grub screw. Do u need to put the spring and ball bearing back in. Or is it not needed.
The grub screw replaces the function of the ball bearing (detent).
Though he did say others have just used silicone to fill the hole which would suggest there’s no need for an alternative to the removed ball bearing.
Why not tapered head bearings vs roller balls?
Hi Jim, always a pleasure to learn with you, specially your swear words.
I've seen your 3d printed jaws falling on the floor. Why not add some magnets in, to ease the use ? Cheers. 🍻
Another ripper bit of content. Just be you, Jim. Swearing, OCD and all. It's what keeps me subscribed and coming back for more. Best bike content on TH-cam by far.
Another gud vid
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Sorry, just to show I watched to the end 😁
Your naughty mouth is back😂… great film though
Faff Faff Faff
Run some solder?
Stop telling us we don't won't to see the boring parts, I like seeing everything from start to finish, I also noticed a lack of swearing in this video.
Why do the fork tubes need a locking grub screw ? Its not like either part can twist in use. Dont get it.
Jim surely this bike would be beyond economical repair given the parts and labour charges . What im getting at if after his bill he could of bought a bike already done up .
Sentimental attachment?
@wozzab_66 It was a track day bike before this , could you have an attachment to such a thing ....I personally couldnt myself , but eh different strokes for different folks .
Definitely not bored it's interesting and informative 👌 so brilliant stuff from Northern Ireland
It would have been good to see the oil level adjustments and the internals go in. Don’t mind the length of video - the longer the better I reckon, but I appreciate you have a life away from the workshop and editing software.
Camera is ok, just need more light.
09:00 so that's what happened to Bungle...
Now thats funny right there ! good one !
Ha ha ha I’m saying ‘claw hammer’ an ur talking about pointed pliers, then I shouted ;CLAW HAMMER’ ,immediately in response came your ‘claw Hammer’ , timing mate timing.
As Trump would say drill baby drill 😂😂😂
You apologise for too much and assume we aren't interested, I'm fairly certain 99.999999% of us are Interested and not asleep, give yourself a break cheif
Enjoy your content.... excellent narration... tutorials ... best on TH-cam by far....!!! I purchased the same K-Techs .. but the bore of my SHOWA 45s were too large, I was completely broken LOL .... super quality and trick looking !!
What was wrong with the needle valve ?