For the in-depth article version of Ari's inspection checklist, and more of the best in moto, head over to RevZilla's Common Tread online magazine: rvz.la/3cOhfyf
If you're reading this Ari, it's good to see how great you healed from that crazy accident you had with the fireworks... Also glad you're part of the Zilla team now!
Good to see you back on TH-cam Ari, we missed you!! I believe that also wheel bearings are worth a check. Looking for strange noises and side to side play on the wheels is key for safety, especially on older machines. Thank you for this list, we are looking forward to the next video!! EDIT: grammar
In a properly working cooling system, coolant loss is due to the coolant vaporizing, and escaping through the joints in the hoses. I use a fine toothed stainless steel hair comb to straighten the cooling fins on the radiator. This also works on HVAC systems.
The fact that Zack and Ari are back on TH-cam and with RevZilla makes my heart go pitter-patter. Two buds, motorcycles, awesome content...can't wait for what's to come in the future.
Glad you and Zack found a home it’s just not been the same for motorcycle videos in North America for a year!!! Glad I never spent a dollar on Motortrend!!! Be safe there Ari !!!!
You can always use the free trial and just watch all of their content now that's it's over. That's what I did. I ended up paying for a month to watch some Roadkill, Engine Masters and Dirt Every Day. They have good content. Don't hate them for trying to get some return on their investment.
You can't really adequately inspect the tires when the bike is in a wheel chock. You need to use front and rear paddock stands and lift the bike so you can rotate the wheels. That also makes cleaning the wheels easier.
I'd like to see a video on the need for chain lubing. Since modern chains all have O- or X-rings that permanently seal in the lubricant that is required for the chain stay flexible, applying lubricant externally could be regarded as unnecessary. The main focus on chain maintenance should therefore be in making sure the sealed nitrile rings stay pliable and are protected from the elements. That leads me to believe that cleaning the chain should be done as carefully as possible, using a soft toothbrush instead of a hard bristled "chain brush" usually recommended, using kerosene instead of water to keep the rubber from drying out, then applying a corrosion protection that also conditions the rubber, such as ACF-50 or teflon-based dry lube, to make sure the chain is as dry as possible so road grime won't stick to it easily. Applying sticky "chain lubricants" may have the opposite effect by attracting dirt that in turn may damage the rubber rings. Then again, there's an adventure rider out there who experimented with frequently lubing and not lubing his chain at all. It made no difference in the end. The chain always lasted around the same distance. See here: th-cam.com/video/J9JpN1F6QFo/w-d-xo.html
Almost a year later, I just did most of these things cleaning my bike up and re-lubing things after I've been riding it all winter (in the PNW). It's super easy to put off all sorts of maintenance during the rainy winters here, and it feels great to get my bike cleaned up and back in shape for the springtime!
I like it. You forgot to mention rotating the air in your tires. Always a good final check after everything else checks out.... Thanks for a good 19 pointer.
I like that most of these checks can be done with no tools. Two things increasing my risk factor when riding are being broke not being able to afford tools or parts and being a noob. I had a 1973 kawasaki 100 when I was a kid so I learned a bike on dirt. Riding in traffic and maintaining my bike are still things I gotta learn.
I mean like this is one of the best videos of all time, the man has for sure literally saved lives, money, time, and hella more. Even when you already know something, hearing it in context and being reminded of the why is beyond helpful, For real, thanks Ari and RevZilla
I just gave my z900 a major wash, wax and rust protection .. and took the front sprocket cover off for the first time , damn nasty .. got rid of all that gunk! :D now the chain is nice and lubed
Awesome work as always! Over lockdown here I found some fine rust particles in the fuel pump. I cleaned that out and have kept it going but have ordered a new one. 6 weeks from Japan 😳. Replaced the filter too. And drained and rinsed the fuel tank. Found some bits of rust. Could be coming from the fuel cap or top of the inside of the tank. Next step a bore scope. I can now field strip my tank and pump blindfolded in the dark. So that’s a bonus skill.
9:15 I think you would Just smile looking at mine, bc i Just finished a 30 minute chain/sprocket cleaning marathon:D Its outshine the Sun itself, and the rear sprocket looks like a polished shuriken
Ari! Whatup, dude! As you can see by the responses, you two were definitely missed. It's great to see you back in action, man. This partnership you and Zack have with the Revzilla crew is an excellent match. The future looks a lot brighter now. Very much looking forward to more features.
And the click will be louder the older your rotors are. My old rotors with 50k miles made a distinct click, put new rotors on and cannot hear any clicking now. The play of the new rivets is minimal.
I'll start watching more RevZilla content if Ari is a part of the team now!... But really, he and Zach just need their own, independent show. Love that he sounds like an authentic/honest human instead of like a scripted news reporter or something. Weird example, but you know what I mean.
can you please do a video on the grey 2stroke ...you coming back to youtube is the best thing in this lockdown period. been a fan since the MC garage days. i like to wrench it myself as i like to be sure that everything is upto my specifications
Coolant generally doesn't 'disappear' if there is no leak or it hasn't be blown out of the overflow it may be leaking into the cylinder if you have a large loss of coolant if you have very small loss it may just overflow or a theory I just had it may be the water in the mix evaporating out of the mix as the bike gets to hot or something. Which means you should check the ratio of coolant to water not just put coolant in the bike thou it'll be fine
Very happy to watch you back at youtube. Been a fan since On two wheels days.. Hope after all this pandemic is over, we would have a chance to watch you do more interesting stuffs like building and racing small sportbike like you used to back then
ARI IS THE THE DUDE WHO GOT ME INTO RIDING AND SQUEEZING EVERYTHING OUT OF MYSELF AND MY BIKE THAT I CAN!! ive gone from street to dual sport riding and im not gonna stop. i watch this channel just cuz of ari.
Ari what to do if you cant tighten the chain and How to know when to change the whole chain and sprockets? Is shortening the chain links good thing to do if it cant be tighten further? Next episode explain the chain in detail.
One thing that is often overlooked when buying an older bike , are the wire spokes. I had a really bad wreck when I tried to take a curve on the road 20 mpg faster than the limit. My wheel flexed ,and skipped me off the road! Ouch!
Thanks for this new episode of maintenance tips Ari! One topic I would like to see you cover is all the lubing points on the bike, and what lube to use were (convention lube, grease, lithium soap, copper grease etc). I get the feeling guys at workshop will just laugh at you when you ask how and when to lubricate secondary parts, and they never seem to do so during maintenance (Side-Stand, levers, swingarm etc). What's your opinion on that matter and how do you proceed?
So I recently did a short vid on my IG feed about that and got some great feedback from a few people. One person recommend Wurth HHS for pivot points and a woman I know, who was a mechanic for the Coast Guard for years, swears by a marine chemical called LPS Corrosion Block. Both are said to be adhesive high-pressure lubes that work well for sidestands, footpegs, lever pivots, etc.
An Ari video! Made my day. If you have any performance mods for the SV 650 Suzuki then that would be great. Also the Katoom 390. Really good to see you again Ari and your KTM is a Mad Max style beast.
YOU ARE BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE AGAIN!! If you are with Revzilla, from now on i will buy everything from Revzilla! The web of motorcycle videos had gone dark without you...like a solar eclipse which had got stuck! Glad you are back; hopefully for good!
I've watched loads of Revzilla videos but never subscribed as everything I watched I've generally searched out myself. But seeing Ari on this channel was a game changer. Immediately subscribed. I'd watch anything this guy puts out..
For the in-depth article version of Ari's inspection checklist, and more of the best in moto, head over to RevZilla's Common Tread online magazine: rvz.la/3cOhfyf
Mahalo brah
RevZilla any chance of doing Quick Shift v/s Slipper Clutch video?
Is this Zack's bike???
I miss this dude on MC Garage. When I was first learning about motorcycles and stuff, he taught me a lot when I bought my first RC390
Same for me!
Glad I was able to help ya out with your RC. We'll have another in-depth Garage-style show on this channel soon!
MCG has gone bland without Ari
All of these responses nailed it. Like that Ari not only knows how to adjust valve specs but can set lap times right after doing it.
That RC390 left you stranded a few times, didn't it? Admit the troof!
"if you're wondering who I am"
Ari, you're too humble.
I'm so glad to see Ari again. Great guy when he was at MCM and it's great that he is at RevZilla now.
I'm just finding out he's at revzilla
Is he for the long run? They were running a bike show on a streaming service i couldnt remember the name of
@@esatd34 He said that there will be more videos with him. Hope it is long term...
Me too.
Love this guy! Since Motorcyclist Magazine days
since ari's dreads!
@@RKLorenzo HA! I remember the dreads!
It's good to see Ari again, it's also good to see he's healed up nicely after the rocket incident.
Thanks! I'm glad I'm not too mangled for video ;)
Dude, it's so good to see you and Zach again!! You were missed!!!
Glad to be back!
@@AriH211
If you're reading this Ari, it's good to see how great you healed from that crazy accident you had with the fireworks... Also glad you're part of the Zilla team now!
Holy moly. A crash course in total motorcycle maintenance. Ari is a legend with that amount of knowledge
1:52
I love that all of us are in a learning process. I'm sure Ari rethinks his criteria given his latest video about tire aging!
Hope to see more Ari videos. He's been my go-to for motorcycle info when he worked for MC garage.
Good to see you back on TH-cam Ari, we missed you!!
I believe that also wheel bearings are worth a check. Looking for strange noises and side to side play on the wheels is key for safety, especially on older machines.
Thank you for this list, we are looking forward to the next video!!
EDIT: grammar
In a properly working cooling system, coolant loss is due to the coolant vaporizing, and escaping through the joints in the hoses. I use a fine toothed stainless steel hair comb to straighten the cooling fins on the radiator. This also works on HVAC systems.
Ohh that's actually a great idea. I'm glad I found your comment!
I've been riding and working on my bikes for over 50 years, but always learn something new watching Ari, great tech!
Finally can see ari again.
The fact that Zack and Ari are back on TH-cam and with RevZilla makes my heart go pitter-patter. Two buds, motorcycles, awesome content...can't wait for what's to come in the future.
Miss you man ..long time .happy to see you again
Thanks!
Glad you and Zack found a home it’s just not been the same for motorcycle videos in North America for a year!!! Glad I never spent a dollar on Motortrend!!! Be safe there Ari !!!!
MToD is a good streaming service. It's cheap and there's tons of racing to watch
You can always use the free trial and just watch all of their content now that's it's over. That's what I did.
I ended up paying for a month to watch some Roadkill, Engine Masters and Dirt Every Day.
They have good content. Don't hate them for trying to get some return on their investment.
This video is also super useful if you want to buy a used motorcycle.
Keep it up, Ari!
You can't really adequately inspect the tires when the bike is in a wheel chock. You need to use front and rear paddock stands and lift the bike so you can rotate the wheels. That also makes cleaning the wheels easier.
First I've seen of Ari in a while, glad to see he's healed nicely from those fireworks
I'd like to see a video on the need for chain lubing. Since modern chains all have O- or X-rings that permanently seal in the lubricant that is required for the chain stay flexible, applying lubricant externally could be regarded as unnecessary.
The main focus on chain maintenance should therefore be in making sure the sealed nitrile rings stay pliable and are protected from the elements. That leads me to believe that cleaning the chain should be done as carefully as possible, using a soft toothbrush instead of a hard bristled "chain brush" usually recommended, using kerosene instead of water to keep the rubber from drying out, then applying a corrosion protection that also conditions the rubber, such as ACF-50 or teflon-based dry lube, to make sure the chain is as dry as possible so road grime won't stick to it easily.
Applying sticky "chain lubricants" may have the opposite effect by attracting dirt that in turn may damage the rubber rings.
Then again, there's an adventure rider out there who experimented with frequently lubing and not lubing his chain at all. It made no difference in the end. The chain always lasted around the same distance. See here: th-cam.com/video/J9JpN1F6QFo/w-d-xo.html
Almost a year later, I just did most of these things cleaning my bike up and re-lubing things after I've been riding it all winter (in the PNW). It's super easy to put off all sorts of maintenance during the rainy winters here, and it feels great to get my bike cleaned up and back in shape for the springtime!
I like it. You forgot to mention rotating the air in your tires. Always a good final check after everything else checks out.... Thanks for a good 19 pointer.
Zack and Ari. Both rock together, neither alone.
I like that most of these checks can be done with no tools. Two things increasing my risk factor when riding are being broke not being able to afford tools or parts and being a noob. I had a 1973 kawasaki 100 when I was a kid so I learned a bike on dirt. Riding in traffic and maintaining my bike are still things I gotta learn.
This guy is my mentor when it comes to Motorcycle Maintenance and Repairs
Told ya Motortrend was going to dump you two years ago. Luckily, you can always can always get a job from Revzilla friends. Lucky to you two. 😂😂😂
Good to see you back Ari, learned a lot from your MC Garage videos. Keep coming with good content videos like always. Cheers
Honestly this video has probably saved many lives
This guy's MC Garage videos have saved me close to a couple of thousand dollars that I would have spent at a motorcycle mechanic. Thanks Ari!
That's so great to hear! Happy to have helped ya. I hope you funneled that cash back into riding!
So good to see Ari again. MC garage was never the same after he left.
These size 11 shoes and size M t-shirt are evidently hard to fill, lol
I mean like this is one of the best videos of all time, the man has for sure literally saved lives, money, time, and hella more. Even when you already know something, hearing it in context and being reminded of the why is beyond helpful, For real, thanks Ari and RevZilla
The perfect guy for the perfect channel
Maaan, I'm your follower since mc garage. Learned alot from you,man.
Godbless you more and more power.
I just gave my z900 a major wash, wax and rust protection .. and took the front sprocket cover off for the first time , damn nasty .. got rid of all that gunk! :D now the chain is nice and lubed
Nice! Pretty satisfying to get all that crud out from behind the sprocket cover, right?
@@AriH211 yah! Bike is alomst 2 years old and have 22500 km on it.. Pretty surprised how much gunk there was 😆
Awesome inspection guide, I've definitely got some things to go through
Awesome work as always!
Over lockdown here I found some fine rust particles in the fuel pump. I cleaned that out and have kept it going but have ordered a new one. 6 weeks from Japan 😳. Replaced the filter too. And drained and rinsed the fuel tank. Found some bits of rust. Could be coming from the fuel cap or top of the inside of the tank. Next step a bore scope. I can now field strip my tank and pump blindfolded in the dark. So that’s a bonus skill.
You and Zac are with RevZilla now? Thank God can't wait to see more of you guys
These videos are the best. Know your bike and your bike will take care of you. Check it like it's a fighter jet.
9:15
I think you would Just smile looking at mine, bc i Just finished a 30 minute chain/sprocket cleaning marathon:D
Its outshine the Sun itself, and the rear sprocket looks like a polished shuriken
More Ari! We've missed him!
THAT 2stroke in front looks amazing bro 🫶🏾🙏🏾
Thanx man! Tomorrow I'm gonna buy my first motorcycle! So you really helped me out here
A new job at Revzilla!?
Nice to see him again!
Yep! Zack, Spenser and I joined the ZLA team and we'll be their West-Cost media branch. Stoked!
So glad you are back! We lost track on you two!!! With that attitude and those vibes you will get tons of people subbing!!!
I'm totally sharing this with my BRC1 students.
Ari! Whatup, dude! As you can see by the responses, you two were definitely missed. It's great to see you back in action, man. This partnership you and Zack have with the Revzilla crew is an excellent match. The future looks a lot brighter now. Very much looking forward to more features.
Heya Dennis, thanks for the warm welcome back!
Miss ur videos on mc channel u have taught me a lot. I remember my first super bike videos of u n zack lov n respect for both
Ari's we need mc garage and you did it the best. Stay healthy and safe.
I'd say this is the best in depth maintenance vid, so many things in the one check list 😁
If you have floating front brake rotors, you will hear a little click when you do the fork bounce test. It's totally normal.
Yup, I'd mentioned that in the original recording but it got cut out. Good tip!
And the click will be louder the older your rotors are. My old rotors with 50k miles made a distinct click, put new rotors on and cannot hear any clicking now. The play of the new rivets is minimal.
And a bigger clunk could be your brake pads inside your calipers which is also normal.
I'll start watching more RevZilla content if Ari is a part of the team now!... But really, he and Zach just need their own, independent show. Love that he sounds like an authentic/honest human instead of like a scripted news reporter or something. Weird example, but you know what I mean.
Learning a lot from mc garage for my duke390，and now find you again，thx a lot Ari.
Good to see you again, Ari!
Miss u for such a long time dude. Sooo glad u r back no matter which channel. Cheer up!
im glad to see you dude. thanks god your face is recovered well
On behalf of the motorcycle community: Thanks Revzilla, we love Ari
Your videos keep inspiring me to do more of my bike maintenance myself man.. thank you.
Ari I missed you and Zac so much. Love to see you again on TH-cam
can you please do a video on the grey 2stroke ...you coming back to youtube is the best thing in this lockdown period. been a fan since the MC garage days. i like to wrench it myself as i like to be sure that everything is upto my specifications
Thought I would never see this guy after his fireworks accident, glad he is back and doing good.
Coolant generally doesn't 'disappear' if there is no leak or it hasn't be blown out of the overflow it may be leaking into the cylinder if you have a large loss of coolant if you have very small loss it may just overflow or a theory I just had it may be the water in the mix evaporating out of the mix as the bike gets to hot or something. Which means you should check the ratio of coolant to water not just put coolant in the bike thou it'll be fine
Finally Ari and Zack are back
Very happy to watch you back at youtube. Been a fan since On two wheels days..
Hope after all this pandemic is over, we would have a chance to watch you do more interesting stuffs like building and racing small sportbike like you used to back then
ARI IS THE THE DUDE WHO GOT ME INTO RIDING AND SQUEEZING EVERYTHING OUT OF MYSELF AND MY BIKE THAT I CAN!! ive gone from street to dual sport riding and im not gonna stop. i watch this channel just cuz of ari.
Great seeing you again, Ari from MC Garage.
Ari is back!!!
Love seeing Ari back on TH-cam!!!! Alway great videos and information!!!!!!!!!!!
Good video! I like the flat head and rad fin tip!
Ari riding the same bike as me makes me happy🤗 The KTM 950 SM is a hoot💪😎
God, it's good to see you and Zac again.
Ari what to do if you cant tighten the chain and How to know when to change the whole chain and sprockets? Is shortening the chain links good thing to do if it cant be tighten further?
Next episode explain the chain in detail.
Our hero is back!
Great to have you back bro, you’ve been missed!
See Ari on the video...
Subscribe immediately.
Dude, we missed you and Zack.
Welcome back.
Thanks for the warm welcome (back).
Glad you are well, and back. Glad I found this.
Awesome. Good to see you again Ari
You should've said I'm back with that terminator opening!!! Thanks for coming back!! Something good during these crazy times!!
Ari is back ! Missed your videos bud !
Do a video about changing brakes/brake fluid! I know it's not MC garage but i'm glad your garage tips are back in some way.
its great to see Ari again !!
Great vid Ari good to see you doing ur stuff 👍
Thanks Andy.
One thing that is often overlooked when buying an older bike , are the wire spokes. I had a really bad wreck when I tried to take a curve on the road 20 mpg faster than the limit. My wheel flexed ,and skipped me off the road! Ouch!
Well done... but... you ignored the brake discs. Esp on KTM you have to check the Floater, they loosen over time.
Awesome video, Ari. This will be a good checklist for me to follow. Thank you.
Ari your are the best.... Revzilla should let you do more videos...
Thanks for this new episode of maintenance tips Ari!
One topic I would like to see you cover is all the lubing points on the bike, and what lube to use were (convention lube, grease, lithium soap, copper grease etc). I get the feeling guys at workshop will just laugh at you when you ask how and when to lubricate secondary parts, and they never seem to do so during maintenance (Side-Stand, levers, swingarm etc). What's your opinion on that matter and how do you proceed?
So I recently did a short vid on my IG feed about that and got some great feedback from a few people. One person recommend Wurth HHS for pivot points and a woman I know, who was a mechanic for the Coast Guard for years, swears by a marine chemical called LPS Corrosion Block. Both are said to be adhesive high-pressure lubes that work well for sidestands, footpegs, lever pivots, etc.
Thanks for making this informative and helpful video
Finally ari is back
We want more of you Ari!
Thanks as always for more exceptional content Ari. You asked... I sure would like to see any info you have to share about a shaft drive moto. Thanks.
Ari's first item on his list should be the dreadlocks!!!!
YEAH BABY!
#aribringbackthedreads!
An Ari video! Made my day. If you have any performance mods for the SV 650 Suzuki then that would be great. Also the Katoom 390. Really good to see you again Ari and your KTM is a Mad Max style beast.
Ari ... I couldn’t believe my eyes.. you have a Yamaha YL2C ..1966 or 1967..this was my very first motorcycle ...you’re so lucky!
Cheers
This Man is the very best! Thank you!
Good to see u back!!!!
I hope you'll be back with technical videos. They were so clear!
I will! we're very much looking forward to getting back to some solid how-to content.
YOU ARE BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE AGAIN!!
If you are with Revzilla, from now on i will buy everything from Revzilla!
The web of motorcycle videos had gone dark without you...like a solar eclipse which had got stuck! Glad you are back; hopefully for good!
I've watched loads of Revzilla videos but never subscribed as everything I watched I've generally searched out myself. But seeing Ari on this channel was a game changer. Immediately subscribed. I'd watch anything this guy puts out..