Nice video. These things are my favorite form of youtube entertainment. I especially like that you are constantly thinking about getting things right and aren't afraid to research or double check or redo something. "You know I was thinking ..." "That doesn't look quite right..." 😁
Fascinating to see you work on an old rotary valve. Reminds me of old Suzukis as well. A lot of clever tips and tricks packed into a short video. Amazing how easily you remember where everything goes. Take me parts diagrams, a service manual and a lot pictures to get things correctly back together, especially if I put it back together weeks or more later.
Thanks Jim, yeah, I forget too, sometimes I go back and review the disassembly video to make sure. I'm just like everyone else, gettin old and forget some stuff.
Hi Dean, thank you for watching the channel, I am glad some of the videos have been of some value to your restoration. More to come on the F7, good luck with your project.
Great work Dale , Great catch on that shift arm adjuster bolt . As far as all original on everything , Hog wash . If it fits and works correctly , thats good enough .
Another Great Video Dale. I don't know how you keep them all straight with so many open and the pipeline issues. I had an American Eagle with the Green Streak 238 engine. The distributor in Garden Grove raced one in the desert. He recommended cutting a large transfer port in the back of the cylinder and putting holes in the piston skirt. We did this and saw a good increase in power but not enough to overcome the disadvantages of a 4 speed Transmission.
Nice info John, I remember the American Eagle bikes, they were really trick for the times, those Green Streak Kawasaki's were darn fast too. I remember as a young man watching the older guys at the bike shop do all that porting and piston drilling and cutting. I was amazed at what they did, and how good those bikes would run. We didn't have all the go-fast parts that we have now. Most folks did all the work themselves. Thats kind of what I want to show in my videos, how to do it yourself instead of buying a bunch of parts. Even if it doesn't work, it's fun and cool at the same time. Thanks for hanging out with me John.
Sure, hate to hear that David, I know you really enjoy the bikes, it's hard to enjoy if you don't feel well. Sure, hope you get a breakthrough with your health and can get on enjoying the hobby.
I'm a Kawasaki guy and not offended. Looking forward to more on the F7 and would love it if you restored a 100cc G series Kawasaki g3 g4 or g5. I have 25 of them.
Oh man that's awesome Gary, have had a couple in this series that this type of repair just doesn't work for them. Still a lot to do on the F7, and if I had a G series, I would work it in to the shop. Dang 25? are they cheaper by the dozen? LOL
Yes Dale, there cheaper by the dozen. I do have a lot of junk. Like you something fun to do in retirement. Thinking about electric conversions, cafe racers, flat track, and a few high quality restorations with my best parts.
Dale,that oil pump line gets a alum seal washer under the banjo bolt,and another under the nut combo,against the top of the pump ,like a brake line banjo bolt,,I saw you installed them alum washer seals doubled up, under the bolt,one under the bolt, and one goes on top of the pump,,I ve been there done that
Yep, all the washers are in their proper places, on the one you're talking about I didn't have enough large aluminum washers, so I used a smaller (about the size of the banjo bolt head) copper washer. Works fine, just not going to order all that stuff when I have something that will fill the bill.
@@montana2strokeracerya ,I do the same,,you can buy a large box of copper washers of assorted sizes at harbor freight ,at a good price and I never liked to use them over ,but I have in the past
Hi Dale, when I was working on the Japanese stuff all the Phillips screws got changed to Allen. I see you are sporting a DuQuoin T-shirt, I was there a few times in the '80s, did you also make it to the Peoria TT's.
Hi Rich, yes lots of the manufactures went to Allen in the late 70s early 80s. This is bike is prior to that so it still sports the JIS Phillips type screws. No never made it to the Peoria TT, would have been a great track to watch I'm sure. I do have some Peoria TT shirts though. I buy a lot of shirts from American Flat Track; they are just cool, and I like the shirts.
Well, the shim under the Tach drive is about 38thou (mine came with one). The bolt that you replaced that locates the shift lever spring, on mine the threaded portion is not eccentric to the smooth round shaft and it looked to be unmolested. Interesting as this made the position of the shift lever unadjustable and mine was in fact not centered on the pins on the shift drum. Seems to work on the bench but we'll see. I did not realize that those pins are often eccentric which allows adjustment of the lever - THANKs once again for another tidbit that I'd NO idea about Alex
Hi Alex, yes you are right, I actually found one of the shims on eBay and ordered it to see what the thickness was. You are correct, the one I got measured .040 so I took it apart and replaced it. The excentric I took out was indeed an excentric, as you could see I replaced it with a Yamaha one, and it worked and adjusted perfect. Hey, I had a guy contact me about buying one of your birdcage tools. Should I give him your email, or just refer him to Ebay.
@@montana2strokeracer Interesting about the eccentricity of that pin eh, 'cause mine was definitely not eccentric (quality control at assembly time?) and given the way they're installed with that lock nut they obviously are supposed to be eccentric. As to the birdcage tools, they are under "birdcaging jig" on E-Bay but feel free to give him or anyone who asks my e-mail if that's simpler. Thanks once again - the grease tip on gaskets (I always simply wet them with oil but the grease sounds like a better idea).
Interestingly Dale, I just looked up the part online (CSML's parts diagrams and photo's are bloody excellent). The part CMSNL show appears to be basically a bolt with the "NUT" portion as a solid part of the bolt (unlike mine which was like yours but not eccentric as the pin and the nut were separate parts). I am going to try to get one of the Yamaha parts as I would like to tweak the way my shift lever fits the indexing pins on the shift drum.
Hey Alex, I referred him to Ebay and told him how to find it. The excentric is 90149-08094-00 its about 5 bucks. If you're looking in the parts breakdown, go to 1971 AT-1 125 Enduro Yamaha, then you will find it on the Shifter 2 page.
I have a couple of those, I use to build a lot of Ford 9-inch differentials, these hold the center sections perfectly. They are made by OTC think the model number is 7020. They are adjustable enough to put lawn mower engines, automatic transmissions, and of course motorcycle engines. Try to find them used, the price of a new one is out of site.
I've followed your two assembly videos to a "T" and got her back together and running, but the transmission won't engage. Any ideas what might be wrong? 😕
Oh boy, I would have to look at the shift pawl behind the clutch first. I really don't have the experience with the Kawasaki's that I do on Yamahas and Suzuki's. If you can't figure it out, you might ask Kevin Bergeron, he is much better versed on Kawasaki's than me. He has a TH-cam channel of the same name. Best of luck with your project.
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Nice video. These things are my favorite form of youtube entertainment. I especially like that you are constantly thinking about getting things right and aren't afraid to research or double check or redo something. "You know I was thinking ..." "That doesn't look quite right..." 😁
Thanks buddy, I appreciate the kind words, I know how you feel, no TV for me, I watch all kinds of TH-cam stuff. Better for my brain.
Fascinating to see you work on an old rotary valve. Reminds me of old Suzukis as well. A lot of clever tips and tricks packed into a short video. Amazing how easily you remember where everything goes. Take me parts diagrams, a service manual and a lot pictures to get things correctly back together, especially if I put it back together weeks or more later.
Thanks Jim, yeah, I forget too, sometimes I go back and review the disassembly video to make sure. I'm just like everyone else, gettin old and forget some stuff.
Great video, well done , watching as if i was right there beside you
Thanks, buddy, I sure appreciate the kind words.
Great video’s on the old f7. I am in the process of restoring one also. I am using your video’s as I go. Keep up the good work!!
Hi Dean, thank you for watching the channel, I am glad some of the videos have been of some value to your restoration. More to come on the F7, good luck with your project.
Nice clean build Dale. Someone had filed the eccentric into a parallel!
Best wishes, Dean.
Thanks Dean, they sure did, almost no movement at all. Yamaha to the rescue!
Great work Dale , Great catch on that shift arm adjuster bolt . As far as all original on everything , Hog wash . If it fits and works correctly , thats good enough .
Thanks, Murr, I wished everyone looked at it that way, have a few that don't cotton to this kind of parts usage. Works for me though.
Good job brother. Don’t skip on this one. I need to see it all.
Wow, someone really gets some good out of these videos, thanks buddy!
GM Dale
Nice job on putting the motor together.
Keep up the good work and for sharing your work. I learn a little bit more from watching you videos.
Thanks Mark, always nice to see you here!
great job again dale step closer keep up the great work next video please
Thanks Mark, this one should progress now.
Meticulous work as usual! So satisfying to watch 👍🏼
Thank you, Johnny, having fun as always. These Kawasaki's be a little different.
Another Great Video Dale. I don't know how you keep them all straight with so many open and the pipeline issues. I had an American Eagle with the Green Streak 238 engine. The distributor in Garden Grove raced one in the desert. He recommended cutting a large transfer port in the back of the cylinder and putting holes in the piston skirt. We did this and saw a good increase in power but not enough to overcome the disadvantages of a 4 speed Transmission.
Nice info John, I remember the American Eagle bikes, they were really trick for the times, those Green Streak Kawasaki's were darn fast too. I remember as a young man watching the older guys at the bike shop do all that porting and piston drilling and cutting. I was amazed at what they did, and how good those bikes would run. We didn't have all the go-fast parts that we have now. Most folks did all the work themselves. Thats kind of what I want to show in my videos, how to do it yourself instead of buying a bunch of parts. Even if it doesn't work, it's fun and cool at the same time. Thanks for hanging out with me John.
Nice work Dale! Sure wish my hands were as steady as yours to do that type of work. Have to rely on the shop down the road for my engine work.
Sure, hate to hear that David, I know you really enjoy the bikes, it's hard to enjoy if you don't feel well. Sure, hope you get a breakthrough with your health and can get on enjoying the hobby.
Brilliant progress, Dale. Loving this project.
Cheers, Peter.
Getting there Peter, sure appreciate all the support on your end.
Another great video Dale, thanks. You're doing a great job on the bike as always.
Thank you, Jeff, always appreciate you taking time to watch.
I'm a Kawasaki guy and not offended. Looking forward to more on the F7 and would love it if you restored a 100cc G series Kawasaki g3 g4 or g5. I have 25 of them.
Oh man that's awesome Gary, have had a couple in this series that this type of repair just doesn't work for them. Still a lot to do on the F7, and if I had a G series, I would work it in to the shop. Dang 25? are they cheaper by the dozen? LOL
Yes Dale, there cheaper by the dozen. I do have a lot of junk. Like you something fun to do in retirement. Thinking about electric conversions, cafe racers, flat track, and a few high quality restorations with my best parts.
Sounds like a plan, and it also sounds like we think a lot a like. This is some fun stuff!
Hey there Dale, just settling down with a cup of tea. Let’s see what is up today.
Hey Don glad to see you here.
Good Job Dale..........Neat
Thanks, moving forward.
Great video ! Too bad they don't make a Group X kit of sorts for rebuilds.
Hey Cliff, how's things down Texas way? Yes, that would be great to have a kit, but I have never seen anything but maybe a top end kit.
Dale,that oil pump line gets a alum seal washer under the banjo bolt,and another under the nut combo,against the top of the pump ,like a brake line banjo bolt,,I saw you installed them alum washer seals doubled up, under the bolt,one under the bolt, and one goes on top of the pump,,I ve been there done that
Yep, all the washers are in their proper places, on the one you're talking about I didn't have enough large aluminum washers, so I used a smaller (about the size of the banjo bolt head) copper washer. Works fine, just not going to order all that stuff when I have something that will fill the bill.
@@montana2strokeracerya ,I do the same,,you can buy a large box of copper washers of assorted sizes at harbor freight ,at a good price and I never liked to use them over ,but I have in the past
Hi Dale, when I was working on the Japanese stuff all the Phillips screws got changed to Allen.
I see you are sporting a DuQuoin T-shirt, I was there a few times in the '80s, did you also make it to the Peoria TT's.
Hi Rich, yes lots of the manufactures went to Allen in the late 70s early 80s. This is bike is prior to that so it still sports the JIS Phillips type screws. No never made it to the Peoria TT, would have been a great track to watch I'm sure. I do have some Peoria TT shirts though. I buy a lot of shirts from American Flat Track; they are just cool, and I like the shirts.
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Well, the shim under the Tach drive is about 38thou (mine came with one). The bolt that you replaced that locates the shift lever spring, on mine the threaded portion is not eccentric to the smooth round shaft and it looked to be unmolested. Interesting as this made the position of the shift lever unadjustable and mine was in fact not centered on the pins on the shift drum. Seems to work on the bench but we'll see. I did not realize that those pins are often eccentric which allows adjustment of the lever - THANKs once again for another tidbit that I'd NO idea about
Alex
Hi Alex, yes you are right, I actually found one of the shims on eBay and ordered it to see what the thickness was. You are correct, the one I got measured .040 so I took it apart and replaced it. The excentric I took out was indeed an excentric, as you could see I replaced it with a Yamaha one, and it worked and adjusted perfect. Hey, I had a guy contact me about buying one of your birdcage tools. Should I give him your email, or just refer him to Ebay.
@@montana2strokeracer Interesting about the eccentricity of that pin eh, 'cause mine was definitely not eccentric (quality control at assembly time?) and given the way they're installed with that lock nut they obviously are supposed to be eccentric. As to the birdcage tools, they are under "birdcaging jig" on E-Bay but feel free to give him or anyone who asks my e-mail if that's simpler.
Thanks once again - the grease tip on gaskets (I always simply wet them with oil but the grease sounds like a better idea).
Dale: Do you have that Yamaha part number for the eccentric pin that is? Or even the model it fits
Interestingly Dale, I just looked up the part online (CSML's parts diagrams and photo's are bloody excellent). The part CMSNL show appears to be basically a bolt with the "NUT" portion as a solid part of the bolt (unlike mine which was like yours but not eccentric as the pin and the nut were separate parts). I am going to try to get one of the Yamaha parts as I would like to tweak the way my shift lever fits the indexing pins on the shift drum.
Hey Alex, I referred him to Ebay and told him how to find it.
The excentric is 90149-08094-00 its about 5 bucks. If you're looking in the parts breakdown, go to 1971 AT-1 125 Enduro Yamaha, then you will find it on the Shifter 2 page.
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We’re did you get that bench motor stand?
I have a couple of those, I use to build a lot of Ford 9-inch differentials, these hold the center sections perfectly. They are made by OTC think the model number is 7020. They are adjustable enough to put lawn mower engines, automatic transmissions, and of course motorcycle engines. Try to find them used, the price of a new one is out of site.
Where can i find the 2 round rubber grommets that go in the case for the carburetor lines? I cant seem to find anything that works.
Sure, thing Sam, they are a Suzuki number 09320-08510, in stock at Partszilla for 1.63 each. Perfect fit with the lines I use.
@@montana2strokeracer you're the best! Thank you!
I've followed your two assembly videos to a "T" and got her back together and running, but the transmission won't engage. Any ideas what might be wrong? 😕
Oh boy, I would have to look at the shift pawl behind the clutch first. I really don't have the experience with the Kawasaki's that I do on Yamahas and Suzuki's. If you can't figure it out, you might ask Kevin Bergeron, he is much better versed on Kawasaki's than me. He has a TH-cam channel of the same name. Best of luck with your project.
@@montana2strokeracer sorry I forgot to reply. I'll have to crack her back open this winter and try again.
No way brother I ride a Kawasaki every day. Like you you said a bolt is a bolt.
Yep, Grangier rocks in the JIS screw department
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The Kawasaki guys guys that take offence to the Yamaha eccentric are eccentric!
LOL, thank you for that, it's probably not like that at all. Just seems so.