As a 62 year old male who loves vintage Honda motorcycles, i resemble your demographic 😅. As your first patron, i hope my $7/month will but you some knee pads. If possible, I'd like to see how you lap your valves (I'm new to the engine overhaul thing). I love you style of video, your honesty and transparency.
Welp I caught this comment just in time cuz I'm about to go outside and lap the valves now! I really appreciate you signing up for Patreon! I also am happy to hear you like my video style, it helps me to know what people resonate with.
Put air pressure into the spark plug hole and see where it is leaking out. if its leaking past the rings, squirt some oil in to seal the rings for a short time. Make sure the piston is exactly at TDC on compression first.
That’s awesome! I started my Yzf 600r the same way I bought the Yamaha shop manual then bought the hanyes and went to town. Took me about a year and a motor swap but I’m Putting the finishing touches up on it.
@ I actually planned on putting one out today. Needing to redue the carb. Was my first one and used alot of really cheap Chinese parts for the jets and what not. Never ran perfect so gonna go back to stock.
@@PartsBikeGarage Big tip is to use NOS kits where possible. Very expensive however they will last another several decades. There is a LOT of true junk out there! All the best.
Good video, Liking the whole video production, choice of background music at the right volume in the mix, great editing with dry humor, wide angle lens with close-ups when called for. Tip-time, when doing a compression test, make sure that the throttle is wide open or that the carbs are off completely. Note the readings with "dry" cylinders, then introduce some oil to the cylinders & retest, if the compression rises, that indicates worn rings, if no change then that could be a issue with the valves (not sealing). check valve clearances before dissembling. recommend making yourself a "cylinder leak-down tester" lots of TH-cam videos on how to assemble one and all the parts are available at Hobo Freight (even the 1mm drill bit) ..... Cheers
Thank you for the advice! It’s ALWAYS welcome. Glad to hear my humor comes through in my videos. I work hard on them and try to get a little better each upload. Thanks for watching!
And you're the only one who was able to tell me what this thing is and THAT'S why I love that my audience is a bunch of cool cats who know more than me.
I like the VGG reference and the integrity to not name drop. You said older and mentioned 45+ so I don't want to fight you because I'm under that number lol. barely. I like what you are doing. But my opinion doesn't matter much. Keep doing your thing.
@@LadyMotoBang Subscribed from Australia. Just completed a 1973 Honda CB 350 four. Phew! Very costly and time consuming but quite rewarding. I like your camera and audio quality and great presentation in presenting videos on my favourite past time. Vintage motorcycles! Well done.
Had a look around (Netherlands) for those kneepads. So for some reason the right one is nearly €100,- over here and the left only €18,- ??!….. ill keep looking but i think that bike is more USA oriented. wide angle lens is great. Kinda jeaulous on the natural light coming into the shop. Good luck with the rebuild!
Hey! Love your channel! Thank you so much for looking for some kneepads over there. I don't know what I'll do other than keep a look out for some ebay score.
Hobo Freight compression gages are notoriously inaccurate. Not that it would save this engine, not 100psi off.... But get a different one if you can in future.
@@LadyMotoBang I use a Snap On however they are VERY expensive. The gauge you used is made in the same factory as most of these $10-15 cheapies are. They are notorious for under reading hugely. The SAME kit you used read my various engines all at maybe 30-50PSI when all the engines were in fact 140-180PSI!
@theaustralianconundrum well I guess since I plan on working on bikes for the next 40 years I should just bite the bullet and get a nice one. I don’t need much more of a reason to get a new tool lol!
@@LadyMotoBang Either that OR you will find someone "such as I" who if asked, will always perform comp & leakdowns for no $$. I've lost count of how many people were ready to quit on a project because $10 Chinese junk testers only to find they actually had 120PSI & that on multiple cylinders "most" were within 5-10% of each other! Happy days. I wish you SO MUCH SUCCESS for your future in this past time.
@@LadyMotoBang I have one made by Lisle. I inherited it from someone but they’re still sold on Amazon. $34, but you’ll need adapters as needed. It’s not a kit unfortunately. The gage is pretty good, Lisle is pretty old and trusted tool brand.
As a 62 year old male who loves vintage Honda motorcycles, i resemble your demographic 😅.
As your first patron, i hope my $7/month will but you some knee pads.
If possible, I'd like to see how you lap your valves (I'm new to the engine overhaul thing).
I love you style of video, your honesty and transparency.
Welp I caught this comment just in time cuz I'm about to go outside and lap the valves now! I really appreciate you signing up for Patreon! I also am happy to hear you like my video style, it helps me to know what people resonate with.
Way to go, keep building and learning!
Thanks so much! I loving it!
Nice project 👌 and a lot of work too 😅
Dare I say, a little TOO much work
Well I’ll be dipped. 😂 An Old Honda Rescue Centre decal in back 😊
@@OHRCvintagemoto I see you’re acquainted with Derek as well 😂
and a Grinmoto tee 😂
Put air pressure into the spark plug hole and see where it is leaking out. if its leaking past the rings, squirt some oil in to seal the rings for a short time. Make sure the piston is exactly at TDC on compression first.
Thanks for the tip! I always appreciate advice!
That’s awesome! I started my Yzf 600r the same way I bought the Yamaha shop manual then bought the hanyes and went to town. Took me about a year and a motor swap but I’m
Putting the finishing touches up on it.
Dang that sounds badass I'd love to see it. Make a video and put it out there!
@ I actually planned on putting one out today. Needing to redue the carb. Was my first one and used alot of really cheap Chinese parts for the jets and what not. Never ran perfect so gonna go back to stock.
@@PartsBikeGarage Big tip is to use NOS kits where possible. Very expensive however they will last another several decades. There is a LOT of true junk out there! All the best.
Good video, Liking the whole video production, choice of background music at the right volume in the mix, great editing with dry humor, wide angle lens with close-ups when called for. Tip-time, when doing a compression test, make sure that the throttle is wide open or that the carbs are off completely. Note the readings with "dry" cylinders, then introduce some oil to the cylinders & retest, if the compression rises, that indicates worn rings, if no change then that could be a issue with the valves (not sealing). check valve clearances before dissembling. recommend making yourself a "cylinder leak-down tester" lots of TH-cam videos on how to assemble one and all the parts are available at Hobo Freight (even the 1mm drill bit) ..... Cheers
Thank you for the advice! It’s ALWAYS welcome. Glad to hear my humor comes through in my videos. I work hard on them and try to get a little better each upload. Thanks for watching!
The shop looks sweet,clean and organized👌🏽🔥 it's ready for that new proyect.
That thing that was in the oil filler is a crank case vent to release pressure at hi revs. I'm 73, so ya know.
And you're the only one who was able to tell me what this thing is and THAT'S why I love that my audience is a bunch of cool cats who know more than me.
As a 30 yr old with multiple honda 305s, i understand your pain.
Oh man you know exactly what I'm goin through haha
You can use two nuts to remove the studs. It works great.
I've seen that method before so I'm definitely going to give that a try first. Thanks for the tip!
I like the VGG reference and the integrity to not name drop. You said older and mentioned 45+ so I don't want to fight you because I'm under that number lol. barely. I like what you are doing. But my opinion doesn't matter much. Keep doing your thing.
Aw thanks so much and your opinion does matter! I'm glad you like my style and I definitely need some feedback.
@@LadyMotoBang right on. I’ll be along for the ride. Looking forward to the next one.
@@LadyMotoBang Subscribed from Australia. Just completed a 1973 Honda CB 350 four. Phew! Very costly and time consuming but quite rewarding. I like your camera and audio quality and great presentation in presenting videos on my favourite past time. Vintage motorcycles! Well done.
Dunno if anybody commented; that's a Tommaselli throttle housing.
No one had and thanks!!!
Had a look around (Netherlands) for those kneepads. So for some reason the right one is nearly €100,- over here and the left only €18,- ??!….. ill keep looking but i think that bike is more USA oriented.
wide angle lens is great. Kinda jeaulous on the natural light coming into the shop.
Good luck with the rebuild!
Hey! Love your channel! Thank you so much for looking for some kneepads over there. I don't know what I'll do other than keep a look out for some ebay score.
That’s your blinker fluid reservoir
Golly I'm such an amateur it's so obviously a blinker fluid reservoir. Can you help me figure out where my air conditioner oil goes?
Lady Meto Bang or Moto Bang?
Check your valves, Retest
Hobo Freight compression gages are notoriously inaccurate. Not that it would save this engine, not 100psi off.... But get a different one if you can in future.
I have been eye balling some better gauges...
@@LadyMotoBang I use a Snap On however they are VERY expensive. The gauge you used is made in the same factory as most of these $10-15 cheapies are. They are notorious for under reading hugely. The SAME kit you used read my various engines all at maybe 30-50PSI when all the engines were in fact 140-180PSI!
@theaustralianconundrum well I guess since I plan on working on bikes for the next 40 years I should just bite the bullet and get a nice one. I don’t need much more of a reason to get a new tool lol!
@@LadyMotoBang Either that OR you will find someone "such as I" who if asked, will always perform comp & leakdowns for no $$. I've lost count of how many people were ready to quit on a project because $10 Chinese junk testers only to find they actually had 120PSI & that on multiple cylinders "most" were within 5-10% of each other! Happy days. I wish you SO MUCH SUCCESS for your future in this past time.
@@LadyMotoBang I have one made by Lisle. I inherited it from someone but they’re still sold on Amazon. $34, but you’ll need adapters as needed. It’s not a kit unfortunately. The gage is pretty good, Lisle is pretty old and trusted tool brand.
Keep up the great work and hi from the UK. Sorry I’m 65 so not really helping your demographic.
I love my 45-65 guys! I get more advice in the comments than I ever expected haha and everyone is so nice. Thanks so much!
@@LadyMotoBang I'm 66 Jan 2025. LOL!!!!!!!!!
@@theaustralianconundrum happy early birthday!!
@@LadyMotoBang Oh that is so kind of you.... Made my day.)))))
22 men between the ages of 45 and 60 liked this video. I know I did.
I am so thankful for all my old school guys! Ya'll keep me in check. Thank you for liking my video! The encouragement keeps me goin'!