That was a really well put together video. Clear and very nicely explained. It told me exactly what I wanted to know and I really enjoyed it.... I'm looking forward to watching more of your stuff. 👍Thank you Brendan.
Lots of people do not know that this is a really important step. It can make the difference between a good and a bad top end rebuild. Thanks for sharing this!
this is a HUGE step. I learned the hard way a long time ago... had to go 'back in'; but only once. Anyway, when cleaning the cylinders after honing- I've always used diesel fuel instead of water. It's a great cleaner, no need to worry about rust and it's got some lubricity to it which I think works well on initial startup. Ride safe everybody.
I used to use those cylinder hones you are using on valved brass instruments like trumpets and tubas when I cleaned them. After honing them that way I would use soft brass, cylinder shaped, brushes with dawn dish soap to finish the cleaning and smoothing out process. The brass brushes left a very smooth surface. Might be something to try on engine cylinders if you want them to be extra clean. We had a massive ultrasonic cleaner as well we used to get absolutely every bit of dirt and grease off the metal.
Flex ball hones are cheesy. Why don’t you use (and sell) a Lisle Rigid Hone?? Rigid hones will actually fix a wavy or out-of-round cylinder. A flex ball hone will not.
That was a really well put together video. Clear and very nicely explained. It told me exactly what I wanted to know and I really enjoyed it.... I'm looking forward to watching more of your stuff. 👍Thank you Brendan.
Lots of people do not know that this is a really important step. It can make the difference between a good and a bad top end rebuild. Thanks for sharing this!
this is a HUGE step. I learned the hard way a long time ago... had to go 'back in'; but only once. Anyway, when cleaning the cylinders after honing- I've always used diesel fuel instead of water. It's a great cleaner, no need to worry about rust and it's got some lubricity to it which I think works well on initial startup. Ride safe everybody.
I used to use those cylinder hones you are using on valved brass instruments like trumpets and tubas when I cleaned them. After honing them that way I would use soft brass, cylinder shaped, brushes with dawn dish soap to finish the cleaning and smoothing out process. The brass brushes left a very smooth surface. Might be something to try on engine cylinders if you want them to be extra clean. We had a massive ultrasonic cleaner as well we used to get absolutely every bit of dirt and grease off the metal.
Great videos thank you, I'm looking for my first vintage Honda project and your videos are very informative and encouraging.
Love the videos! Thank you for making them👍🏼
thanks for the time spent, I always look forward to your input, Great Job!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the kind words. Glad to help!
Awesome job
Now here is my question
Could you have used a blade
Type hone may be
Just wondering ?
Thanks
Thank you for this and all The other wonderful videos
Glad you like them!
great video. thanks for the information
I like the bullet vise
I need all these videos,im pretty new to motorcycles,trying to rebuild 74 cb 550 four,make more
We're trying as fast as we can! Recommendations on subject??
@@Common-motor maybe a video on lapping valves?
@@vintageironmotorcycles working on it...
Great video as usual!! Would you have to hone your cylinders even if your not going to replace the rings?
I would always recommend honing to give your rings some fresh cylinder to grab onto when doing a top end.
Don’t hone the cylinders if not replacing rings, not wise to tear the engine down that far and not replace the rings anyway
Was that as good for you as it was for me?
recovery of crack cylinder?
What's the grit you use ?
180-220 depends on the cylinder wear.
What size hone is it?
Flex ball hones are cheesy. Why don’t you use (and sell) a Lisle Rigid Hone?? Rigid hones will actually fix a wavy or out-of-round cylinder. A flex ball hone will not.
Mate sorry I do not see any X pattern there. You are drilling too fast to obtain it.
"Bottle Brush" hone.
You forgot cb400t
Sad you guys don't know a glaze breaker from a real cylinder hone....