1978 Honda ATC 90 Full Restoration - Part 4
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ต.ค. 2020
- Welcome to episode 4 of the ATC 90 restoration. In this episode im going to be concentrating on stripping the engine down and inspecting for any damage or wear.
The first job on my list for this episode was to make a quick engine stand so that i could work on the engine without it rolling all over the bench. It was simply a case of cutting some steel box section into lengths welding them together measuring the hole centres drilling them out welding on the top plate and then giving it all a nice coat of paint to protect it from rust.
Once the engine was mounted tot he stand i could get on with doing a compression test before taking the head off. I removed the throttle valve from the carb so that when i am testing the engine is getting wide open throttle. As you saw from the video the test came in at 78psi which is very low so low that the engine might not even run or if it did it would have very little torque.
so after the test was done i set about stripping the engine down to its component form these was easy enough with all the correct tools and pullers ect and there were no real issues found apart from the low compression but thats easily fixed.
I then set about getting all the oil and mud cleaned from the casings with the help of my parts washer, then when clean and dry i put them into the sand blaster and blasted off all the old paint and years of oxidation which left the casing lovely and fresh if not a little dull but i had a plan for that.
To sort out the dull casings that would have originally been vapor blasted i polished them up with a soft wire wheel and as you can see from the video it leaves a lovely bright shine without damaging the casings and is the perfect substitute if you dont have access to a vapor blasting set up.
I then sat the polished items aside and set about prepping the other items for paint that meant a thorough degreasing, masking up any areas i dont want paint on or in and finally loading the parts into the spray booth. I then set about priming the parts i used a light grey on the silver casings and black on the barrel as it always makes sense to use a light coloured primer under a light colour for 2 reasons one is for coverage and shade of colour and second for stone chips so they wont be as visible.
once the primer was dry i checked for any defects which there were one of so i could proceed to base coat silver then a nice coat of scratch resistant clear. Then as usual my ending shots to show the progress ive made.
Next episode will be an in depth build up of the engine so i hope to see you all there.
I hope you enjoyed the video
Stay Tuned and i will see you all again soon.
RRC
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1978 Honda ATC 90 Full Restoration - Part 4 - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
If you are impatient check out the finished restoration here ;) - th-cam.com/video/X4ikMzR1xwQ/w-d-xo.html
Sorichiro Honda was the finest engineer. That’s why we rebuild his masterpieces. A true artist
I am impressed by your "mad skills". You are what we called back in the day a "master mechanic". Crack on mate!
And I thought my I XR80 was bad..........I wish I had 1% of your skills and tools. So relaxing to watch and love the sounds of turning wrenches, clanking of metal and snapping of breaking loose the nuts. Thank you for not having annoying music in the background. I grab a cup of coffee and enjoy your video's and learn things along the way. I hope you are passing your amazing skills onto somebody else, would be a shame not too. Cheers from Nashville, USA
Even the engine stand is a work of art! Wonderful restoration.
Thank you very much :)
The high - low ratio transfer box is sadly a forgotten art in motorcycles these days. That is really cool and should be applied to many modern motorcycles.
I hope all your viewers will appreciate the enormous amount of work and effort that you've clearly expended here; condensing this into 26:46 minutes must have been a challenge in itself. Great viewing, I'm already eagerly awaiting the next episode. Thanks for posting such 'must watch' content.
Thank you so much for your kind comment and for appreciating how much time and effort these restorations take :)
You sir are a real pro. You do things meticulously and very thoroughly. You clearly take care of your tools. Great channel... can't wait for the next one!
I appreciate that, Thank you :)
You had me hitting the like button at building the engine stand. I sat and watched you leisurely take the engine apart, piece by piece without having to chase it around on the table. There's much to be said for "working smart".., incorporating ergonomics in the design for comfort and starting a job with a plan of attack and a procedure. I would also add, the engine stand also came in handy for filming purposes. As I've said before, you have a good work ethic and your head is obviously bolted on properly.
I admire a man who looks after his tools and stows them away when not in use, it says a lot. Keep up the great professional work and much enjoyable videos!👍👍👍👍👍!
Thank you so much for your kind comment it means so much to me, And im really glad that you are enjoying the series so far :)
I have been pumped for the engine rebuild, like a muppet I stripped one of these over a year ago then life got in the way. The next video will help me out greatly! Thanks for the content.
Next one wont be too long till its ready, i plan on going into quite a lot of detail so should help you out a lot for rebuilding your own engine ;)
That is one amazingly well built small engine. No wonder they had a reputation for being near indestructible!
Very true :)
Clever stuff. It will appear better finished than when it was new. 😃
Fingers crossed :)
Watched this with my dad today. We both love your work. Keep it up man!
Thank you to you both for watching and enjoying :)
Learnt something new from this video lol didn’t realise you could polish aluminium with a soft wire brush attachment 🤷♂️ loads of times ive failed to tidy aluminium up !
Defiantly gonna remember that one 👍
Glad you could learn a tip from my video :)
Getting there man, really enjoy this channel, you're living the drean of every spanner wielding geek out there.
Thank you im really glad you are enjoying the project as much as i am :)
Outstanding, you are the only content maker clean and prepare for paint that I have ever seen.
I’ve come to love this channel due to the fact that Mr. RRC is a talented
sorry, is a talented man. Content, skills and editing combined.
Thank you very much for your kind comment :)
Top drawer work as always , so nice too see a real restorer not some farm yard workshop full of chickens
Thank you so much :)
This is a channel that I can enjoy even if I only understand Japanese. I'm looking forward to it
Im really glad you enjoy my work :)
彼は言った、私はあなたが私の仕事を楽しんで本当にうれしいです:)
@@tiroxpowersports9413 That's a comment I can enjoy even if I only understand English.
@@jbuckley2546 lol used google translate-I told motocompo- he said, Im really glad you enjoy my work :)
(but you knew that lol....)
you can understand and see what a wonderful job he does language barriers are overcome. He is detail oriented and doesn't take any short cuts.Thats why you can immerse yourself and enjoy quality work and he is generous in sharing it.
Goddamn, this thing is going to look fucking amazing when you’re done with it, can’t wait to see it all together and looking showroom beautiful and perfect!
If ever you feel like and find time to do a step-by-step painting vid - I'd be dead interested. Done a bit of rattle can, but no proper gun work yet, and your work is the benchmark as far as I can see.
These engines were so under stressed that they wore like Iron! I started in 74 on a 90....then in 80 on a 110 that I built to 125cc with Hi-Comp piston, 26 Mikuni, Cam, intake, header and full porting. Even with double the power, it ran hard for years with no issue. I had several 200X and 250R models ending in an 85 that was built by Paul Turner to 37 HP. Honda built them well with few design flaws and they had potential to be built with no real loss of reliability!
Good job! it is always nice when the engine isn't worn out. Considering the state of the rest of the trike you are a lucky man!
Yeah i was very surprised to find the engine in such good condition as you say considering the state of the rest of it haha
Thanks for your video, which I always enjoy. You used a silver paint for the cases. I was able to find a silver stove paint that matches the original colour quite closely. It proved to be very durable, and because it was a stove paint, it handled the heat generated with no problem.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
I certainly wasn't expecting the engine stand... But then you painted it!!!
The engine cases look better now then they looked when leaving the factory- I bet! And so the complete ATV will. Keep it up and thanks for sharing. Cheers 🍻
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment :)
When you see that the new RRC video is nearly half an hour long, you know you are in for a treat! Great work and expertly filmed, dude! Can't wait for the next installment! 🤘
Thank you so much, Glad you enjoyed it :)
Can’t wait for the next episode, so satisfying to see these projects get brought back to life 👍🏻
Thank you, Glad you're enjoying it :)
each part just gets better and better...
The anticipation for the end is now growing.
I feel you, i just cant wait to see it all together again :) Glad you are enjoying the series :)
YES! You just made an otherwise boring monday 10 times better mate! 😊And great video as usual - I love the engine stand. 👍👍👍
Nice to see you again and im really glad your enjoying the series :) Stay safe.
I was surprised just how good the internal parts were on the engine, looked really good apart from piston, rings, and valves, relatively simple to fix, good work.
Yeah i was the same, judging by the state of the rest of the bike you'd have said the engine was done for but just shows how much abuse these little engines can take. I like a nice simple fix :)
ONLY AN IDIOT CAN SCREW UP THE INTERNALS OF A HONDA ENGINE.... BUT YOU CAN'T HELP THE PISTON RINGS.... I REBUILT A HONDA 125 THREE WHEELER A YEAR AGO... NEW PISTON AND RINGS.. THAT WAS IT
Anther great video. Attention to detail superb, great viewing as always. Thank you.
Thank you, Glad you enjoyed it :)
Just found your channel,enjoying working my way through your vids,u have a real tallent there mate.👍
Thanks for having us along as always mate! Love the amount of prep you put into everything you do, even making a little engine stand! I guess you cant build a great house without a good foundation :) paint looks gorgeous as always, amazing work :)
No problem at all im glad to have you along for the ride, and im very glad that you are getting as much enjoyment from the series as i am :)
Really enjoying this series! I like the care and attention you put in to checking and cleaning. Watching this is therapy! 🙂
Nice to see you as always :) Im glad you're enjoying the series :)
Wow what a massive project. I love the crankcase halves comparison.
Great channel! Keep them coming 👍
You are the 'Big Clive' of internal combustion engines ! Regardless, I would have used a towel, wood or another soft media on the vise clamps. Aluminium is soft and subject to warping, as I am sure you know.
High praise indeed ;) Love that big guy! Maybe i should reach out to him for a collaboration ill restore something paint and mechanically and send it to him for the electrical side of things?
Its in good nick internally, great vid, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Waiting for the next one, great stuff.
Thank you :)
You do great work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hell yeah looking good brother
Thank you :)
Great content ! Thanks for sharing ! Cheers !!
Loving your vids. I’ve learnt so much more, about motorcycles in particular, thanks to you.
Your work ethic is something to be proud of. Great workshop also.
Keep up the great content. Looking forward to each episode.
Cheers from Australia mate. 🇦🇺 🦘
Thank you so much for your kind comment and im so glad that you are gaining knowledge from my videos :) Glad to have you along for the ride.
Excellent job many things to learn
Thank you very much
No airbox on the carb would explain the wear on the piston rings. Nice job cleaning this one up. Hopefully a nice K&N air filter finds it way onto this engine.
looking forward to the rebuild and see how good the engine runs
Me too :)
Thankfully nothing went completely south with the internals. Great prep work on the casings and head castings. Look forward to the next chapter. Very best wishes.
Thank you very much, Glad you are enjoying the series :)
@@RRCRestoration gonna be one awesome ride once you finish. My little brother wanted one of these back in the day. We all thought they were cooler than playdough and silly putty. Hoping the valve guide's and seats sort out easily enough.
Отлично. Жду окончательной сборки. Молодец
my 110 used to slip outta low range so took a rock and bent lever up lol worked great
Very cool work, thank you for sharing
Thank you! Cheers!
Sorry had to stop 6 min in to say this "just need to make an engine stand" so you whip up a stand which by the way looks awesome
Nice. Very enjoyable to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it
Another cracking job. You always make everything look so easy
Thank you! Cheers! :)
Seriously loving this series! Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much :)
I can't wait to see the engine runs!!!!! Great job RRC!!!!
You and me both :)
Amazing how easily the engine came apart with nothing seized!
Im as surprised as you haha
You did it very well, good job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Sempre bellissimi restauri!! Complimenti.
Grazie mille
i just love this channel,on the edge of my seat waiting for the next episode .stay safe bud......................dougie
Thank you so much, really glad you're enjoying the project :)
Tu vie dans un monde merveilleux ;)
Merci pour ce partage.
I've had projects turn out worse than that engine stand...great way to start the AM...
Awesome job as always
Nice to see you again, Glad you enjoyed it :)
Another amazing video! Looking forward for the next one!
Thank you very much, More coming soon ;)
Loving it ✌️ and looking forward to seeing the next one 👍
Nice to see you again, Glad you enjoyed it :)
Amazing, just love this stuff!
Glad you enjoy it :)
Nowy silnik kurde 😁😁 Lubie to
Superb job as usual, I am a massive fan of your projects, really looking forward to the next instalment, 👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much! More to come soon ;)
The wire wheel treatment on the casings , always a great finish to the metal and no need for paint.
Yeah its a great finish for alloy casings.
Thanks much! Great content and I am remiss in thanking you for the closed captioning. I am a long time subscriber and I appreciate the attention to detail in your videos!
Thank you so much for your kind comment and im really glad you enjoy my videos :)
Can’t wait for the next episode your work is awesome
Thank you very much :)
Nice work 👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Absolutely love these videos you are making. Cant wait for the next installment. Keep up the great work
P.s are you on Twitter?
Thank you very much, im very glad you enjoy them :) Sorry no im not on twitter.
@@RRCRestoration iam learning so much from you and iam sure many others are too. Iam definitely going to support your patron page
@@motorcyclewild5873 So glad to hear that my video's are helping you out and im able to pass on my knowledge and hopefully a few tips and tricks of the trade aswell ;) And a massive thank you for your support on Patreon it means the world too me and really does make a huge impact on being able to keep the channel going. Stay safe and i look forward to watching you having more two wheeled camping adventures :)
Working with clean parts
Quality work. Love these videos.
Glad you like them :)
Great viewing as always!
Thank you for watching :)
Wonderful job! 👌🏽❤️
Thank you! 😊
Good job,better if you upgrade youur sandblaster to wetblasting for best result..
Them engine cases 😍
Buen trabajo
Good job
Thank you :)
Stellar work as usual!
Thank you! Cheers!
Mr Perfectionist
Ik can watch you do this for hours on end!
Glad you enjoy it :)
You are number one 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Very nice 👍
Greatings from Malaysia
Hi there 👋
@@RRCRestoration i hope much more update after this hehehe
Perfect as always
Thank you so much 😀
i can watsh your vids for houres .i love the cleaning stuff.
Glad you like them :)
In one of your future episodes could you go over your paint mixing methods. I currently use spray cans mostly and get nice results. But I recently picked up a nice set of paint guns from a closing body shop and would love to know how its done. Since every time i see you do it you make it look easy
Yeah i really need to get around to doing a few tutorial style vids for some of my processes to help you guys out. I'll do my best to get around to it as soon as i can ;) Ive been a professional painter for over 15 years now, Practice makes perfect :)
This is a good channel
Thank you :)
Waiting next video
working on it.
Congrats.
Great job as usual , love to see you do an old harley knucklehead or Indian...
Thank you, I plan on doing a Harley or an Indian at some point ;)
I did a WLC 1943 flathead, but it took me 3years :)
Plot twist? The restoration guy here is Merlin from Kingsman.
Haha id love to be Merlin., but if i sound like him thats good enough for me haha
@@RRCRestoration Glad you replied sir!
More old motorcycles to restore because that's what we're up for hahahha!
Stay safe and cheers!
Menunggu episode berikiutnya
Nice
Great job as always. You videos are so therapeutic to watch.
You taking anybody on? 🤣
Keep up the good work dude 🤘🍻
Thank you very much glad you enjoy the videos :) Haha sadly not at the moment me and George can handle the workload currently lol
Muy buen vídeo ya deje mi like
muchas gracias :)
Siempre espero cada video para ver
great👍 mechanic
Maybe add some wheels to the engine stand....hahaha Good work....