The Bonneville Work Begins! | The Only Option is to Try and Fix it Myself
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A simple tip for installing new spark plugs - go finger tight then a half turn with a wrench to compress the seal. You don't want to ever over tighten a spark plug as the thread is usually aluminium!
A little dab of antiseize is a good idea too
Use a torque wrench and dont lube spark plug threads as this can lead to over torquing the plugs and lead to thread damage in the cylinder head
@@spurgear4 a little dab of nothing is better. Don't put anything on spark plugs.
@@MorbusSchmorbus We do in aviation, I think it's because of the higher temps on the air cooled engines. on my regular around the house engines and cars I don't
I’m no mechanic but to me it definitely sounds like you need to check the cam chain tensioner.
Well done, Freddie. I’m glad your channel is growing so well. Your honest enthusiasm and affection for motorcycling and life in general are terrific and infectious. Thank you for putting yourself and this channel “out there”!
That feeling when you fix your bike, well done Freddie.
a basic motorcycle maintenance course would serve you well, glad to see its running good now :)
Glass is always always always half full with our Freddie Thats why we love him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Two Spark Plug wires Off is very unusual, most probably someone pulled them while you were gone.
The 'Irish man' maybe, when the laptop was pikeyed?
@@hoon2806 Anything is possible BUT in order to pull a lead you have to know a thing or two about motorcycles and I refuse to believe that a biker would do that to another biker, additionally it is unlikely that the "irish man" had anything to do with it, if you want to steal something you know that time is of the essence so you don't waste it on things that aren't necessary, you steal whatever you can and you run away.
Used to be a regular prank by guys pulling lead of and won't start or run awfully . happened to my son a disgruntled guy. Easy to pull of on a bonnie. a trip that far I would have done that basic service well before leaving! I'm not sure why tank and seat of and battery disconnected? As long as ignition off. Done that on mine in around twenty mins
Mind you a T100 😄
After fixing something I own I walk with that swagger you just did. Classic guy thing man well done. This Texan is enjoying your show.
Good work Freddie. I love your enthusiasm when things aren’t going as planned. I would definitely recommend investing in a torque wrench. That would have solved your issues during the first fitting.
Good shout!🙂🛠
Agreed, and not just for plugs,
I thunk I must have been overtightening bolts for years, because I don't give as much effort with a torque wrench and overtightening spark plugs if far worse to repair than undertightening them.
Indeed, though make it a good one calibrated for the gentle jobs as well as things that need to be be really tight. Or get two, one for things like plugs and drain plug, another for the wheels... I realised that my calibrated mid range Sealey was not accurate at low torque just in time.
@@FreddieDobbs less than £30 in B+Q...
If he got a torque wrench, he would then have to familiarize himself with the various torque ratings.
I get the impression that if you give this guy a screwdriver, he would take an eye out with it.
More meaningless yapping.
Unsubscribed.
As a teenager, I remember push my Yammy DT 50 miles home - only later to discover a similar issue. This is equalled out though by the satisfaction of fixing it yourself. It's all experience and of course you'll be wise to it, if it ever happens again - as will we! Thanks Freddy.
I had a DT 50 which was a brilliant little bike which just went on and on. Even when it ran out of 2 stroke oil I would put anything in to get me home…old engine oil and even EP90 gear oil. The only time I had to push it home was when the peg on the front fork which stops the drum rotating sheared off sending me over the handlebars at 30mph! Bloody lucky.
Hi Freddie, another great video, a couple of tips if I may ?
1. Always, always use the cold start knob on the lhs of the bike. It's a two position control; pull out to 1 when starting a warm engine; pull out to 2 on a cold engine start; it's not a choke it's a fast tick-over control and helps the bike to start easily every time;
2. Be aware that this engine has an anti-pollution system called SAI (Secondary Air Injection) and what this does is to let more air into a second inlet on the head to reduce pollution under certain conditions. Throttle openings between 0-6% in other words on tick-over and just above. This gives a slightly different sound to the engine, which is normal.
3. Your bike has a non std. exhaust from TECbike parts, which means it's been modified. It is also VERY common when changing the exhaust to remove the SAI system and blank it off. This mod gives smoother engine performance particularly on smaller throttle openings like in busy traffic. Depending on how it was done (if at all) you may still hear a ticking noise (the system solenoid working) and air escaping if not blocked off correctly.
4. When fitting new spark plugs, don't forget to check and if necessary adjust the spark plug 'gap', to ensure it is correct for the bike.
Cheers
Dave
Not only a tour guide for Europe but rebuilding your Bonneville...man of many talents..ha!!!
Now get it booked into the dealer for a proper service to check the valve clearances, cam chain adjustment, brakes, ignition and chassis that your quick fix home service didn’t cover. Personally I would also invest in a new pair of HT leads and plug caps.
I'd trade it in for a H-D Heritage Classic.
@@barrybarnes96 Yes but it wouldn't fit up your a*se!!!
Thats what i was thinking. New plug leads. I dont know the age of the bike or how its stored, but its worth while.
There is no .ca m chain push road not over head .cam
@@peterhinkson6505 LMAO
You are learning basic bike maintenance out of necessity !
Motorcycling is not all about going to the bike shed and drinking lattes!
Well done on perseverance, it is satisfying to do these things on your own .
Awesome video dude! Can’t believe you put your tank on the floor though 😣 that poor paintwork!
'Summer in the UK', strolls around on a bike in what is basically autumn gear, leather boots, jeans and a nice (not much ventilated) jacket :D .
Me, northern Italy, just returned from a sunday trip: sweating my soul out of Dainese Air gear, in 36+C degrees..... We're not far from becoming a tropical country.
Yess. I love to watch riders being a rider which I have in common.
But...... Nothing beats seeing a rider work on his bike as try often to master. Bravo!
Greetings from Southern N.M USA
Might be a good idea to get some new plug leads, they are a service item, and may have been redesigned to not pop off.
Great that you fixed it, just builds confidence that you can do stuff, next time you will do more, and be less worried as problems arise, and tackle them on the road if needed.
well done Freddie. I'm an engineer and been working on my bikes for forty odd years and I still don't like working on bikes,.But sometimes you get no choice unless your'e lucky enough to break down outside a bike shop and you have the money to get it fixed.
Great to see it sorted…… just needs a proper clean now.
Today!🙂🧽
A good tip is to read forums about your model bike to find out tips like spark plugs popping off.Alot of bikes pop spark plug leads.Warm engine first before draining oil.Invest in a 3/8" & a 1/2inch tourqe wrenches.
Book it in for adjusting tappets( valve clearance) which is probably over due.
GET THE TOURQE WRENCHES.
Stumbled across your channel recently. Really enjoying it. Thank you 👍
Freddie, Don't know if someone else has already mentioned it, but your old air filter appears to be a K&N item. They're serviceable for life with air filter cleaner fluid and air filter oil. So it'll be worth doing that and keeping the new one as a spare. The engine will breath better with the K&N as it uses a cotton-like material instead of paper. I haven't watched the whole video yet, but with the hissing sound, squirt a strong solution of washing up liquid around the area and start the bike, any gases escaping will appear as bubbles making the cause more obvious. Spark plug's should be tightened to half a turn after finger tight (assuming it has a crush washer), doesn't require a torque wrench as some people suggested.
Please Freddie see this, I scrolled trough the comments as soon as I saw the filter on screen. It is not a disposable filter but a K&N one. You can wash it out and re-use it. Expensive items!
I do not even own a motorcycle and will probably not own one in the future, but I enjoy your videos. I started out watching the budget travel to Barcelona. Great story telling and budget minded content.
Glad you got it sorted relatively cheaply and always a nice feeling when you fix it by yourself. Tip I learnt from an old greaser - if you can hear air getting in and it’s not obvious, test spray some WD40 in certain areas. When the engine note changes, you’ll know you’ve found the faulty area. Also, and I’m not doing an egg sucking lesson here 😂, did you check the spark plug gaps against the bike manual? You’ll need a gap tool (£1) or a feeler gauge. All bikes are different, and if you haven’t got the gap within tolerance, you won’t get best performance or economy. Finally, cold oil change - good idea to leave draining overnight as the oil is less viscous and takes ages to fully drain. Ride safe and looking forward to next vid 👍
Also fairy liquid and water in spray bottle. Spray on area and it will bubble where air leak is, same as bike tyres
I’ll remember this, really appreciate the tips!🙌🏻🙌🏻
Also clean the old plugs and use the best one as a spare to carry in your tool kit. Along with your tyre foam for any flats. 👍
Old Greaser lol 🤣
@@brianphelan74 I tend to carry foam and one of those repair kits with CO2 cartridges. Last flat I had the foam didn't work but I fixed the leak in under ten minutes with the rubber bung and CO2 which got me to the dealers for a new tyre.
Enjoy the content, Freddie. Love how positive you stay during the challenging mechanical shenanigans:-) Like a lot of people below - it sounds like the valves might need doing; perhaps the cam chain-tensioner too? But really glad you got that plug torqued up and you got to enjoy the coffee. Cheers.
Great video. Isn't it a great feeling when you manage to fix your bike yourself. That rollercoaster of emotions & then in the end, success. Well done.
Great content Freddie and bravo for tackling that. That hissing you heard was the necessary engine compression build up being lost by the sealing washer on the spark plug. If you look at the old plug, you will notice a washer present that has been compressed flat from correct tightening torque applied. Exceptionally important to have this done correctly. Well done again.
Glad you fixed it yourself. Have you thought of buying a tool roll then you could carry basic tools to repair simple issues like that at the side of the road. It definitely helps me when miles from home and needing to make progress. Might be worth checking the valves, changing the fork oil . Oiling all the pivot points and cleaning out your brake callipers and if needed changing the brake fluid. Then you’ll have done a full service. Best wishes Phil
Glad you got the bike sorted out!
Looking forward to your next new adventure.
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great stuff Freddie, good to see you fixed it, thanks for filming the repair.
Hey Freddie. If you ever get caught out with gloves too thin for the weather again, slip on a pair of those disposable ones they offer at petrol pumps under your biking gloves. They’re enough to keep the wind chill off and make a world of difference!
Freddie forgot to mention. It was your and the 44T channel that gave me the inspiration, motivation, and a kick up the bum to start riding. I was waiting until I felt responsible enough, and at 38 it was time. So in October I did the CBT, bought a CB125R, and had my first DAS lesson yesterday. Even on the 125, on a sunny day, nothing beats it. 👍
Now I see why you appreciate, adore and possibly lust over the R.E. 350 Classic.
Congratulations on getting the Bonnie fixed.
I know you don’t like being a “bike mechanic”, but hopefully your recent success will help you to become more confident, and in time you will also become happier to get the spanners out when needed - saves money and reduces the worry when you are (especially a long way) away from home.
I hope you enjoyed the thunderstorm last night, from a “near neighbour” in Felixstowe.
Thanks Ian! It definitely builds the confidence each time I work on it🙂🛠👌🏻
I did- 33 degrees on Friday, to 17 degrees and a thunderstorm on Saturday… Sounds about right for a British summer!😆🇬🇧
Well done for sorting it, I know relatively very little regarding Bonneville's so didn't know about the spark plug cap/lead issue, my money was on the exhaust mounting clamp being loose, but what a relief being such a simple fix, now clean it!! lol it deserves it.
Your videos are all top notch Freddie and Monica. High quality, classy, fun and interesting.
Love the music choices too.👌
So satisfying working on your own bike! Great work freddie (and Monica) really enjoyed the Barcelona trip. Looking forward to the bike reveal in the next one. God bless
Your videos are absolutely delightful! Today is 1st time I've seen any and was very impressed with your England to Barcelona trip videos. Look forward to catching up many others! Thanks! 👍👍👍
I haven't owned a bike in 40 years (350LC) and I love this channel. Freddie is such an enthusiastic presenter and great videography from the lovely Monica xx I am now looking at the Royal Enfield website :)
Well done, so glad it's all bike together and running 🤟🏻🤟🏻
its truly amazing how far confidence can get you.
A good tip when tightening bolts is wack it up until the thread strips, then half a turn 👍 your welcome
The deep satisfaction of sorting it yourself. Priceless. Well done mate. She lives.
it's nice to try a cure and for it to work. The knowledge that you get sometimes is priceless, well done, I was watching the video and would never have thought check the leads - especially, when I get tired I don't think sensibly, but now I'm older and a little wiser, I take time out and google stuff, which itself is a skill filtering the bs our. well done again Freddie
Great channel and pod cast Freddie. I was convinced it was internal engine damage but wonder why the Bonneville didn't come to a grinding halt.. sorry but I had to Chuckle to myself when I found out what was wrong with it. Glad you sorted it
A good tip is to clean the bike before you start removing parts or working on it. Also blow out the spark plug recesses with an air line/air duster before removing the plugs in case any grit or debris has got in there. The last thing you want is anything falling into the cylinder when the plugs come out. 👍 Compared to many Jap fours these bikes are a cinch to work on with great access to the important bits. Shimmed valve clearances are a bit more of a faff than screw & locknut types but still DIY'able.👍 As already mentioned a torque wrench is a must. I guarantee when you service your own bike or fix a problem you'll enjoy that coffee so much more!😁
Japanese 4 cylinders are easy to work on too, just they have twice the amount of cylinders to fail.....
@@stephensmith1118 Try shimming the valves on a FZR1000 Exup or a ZZR1400. An absolute b*****d by comparison. When you've finally got to and removed the valve cover you need hands like a baby to get in there!
It's a great feeling to fix your own bike, and a bit more freeing too. Carrying a few well selected tools is always a good thing. And now you know you can do it, I'm sure you'll be more inclined to have a go at the road side. It's all a learning experience, and a fun one too. Looking forward to your next video.
*The walk from the carpark to the café took more time than the bike repair.* LOL
I only you had spoken to one of those many bikers or even a french bike shop. They would have tightened the plugs for pennies. You have a good media persona so deserve success for that.
Way to go Freddie, Maintenance What A Concept! Your video shows how important it is to learn your bike and to know your bike.
And the benefit to posting online and getting valuable advice from fellow experienced riders...
Enjoy Summer in your hometown and take that pretty lady of yours out for a ride!!
Peace
Congratulations for getting your Bonneville up and running, I felt your frustration, thankfully it was only something minor otherwise a month without your bike, I can’t imagine being without mine for a day! Ipswich looks lovely by the way. Stay safe, look forward to your next vlog
I freaked out when I heard the waiting times!😳
I was over the moon that it was just a simple fix🕺🏾🕺🏾
Glad to see the bonneville is up and running again also glad to see that you had a go and fixed it yourself ( you will have learnt things that might help you next time ) as others have said WD40 is useful for finding air leaks and carrying a small selection of tools/plugs will help you fix it on the side of the road.. as always another entertaining video 👍
Watching your solo videos, I'm always aware that a lot if time is spent setting up the camera to show arrivals and departures.
Thanks so much for posting this. I have a Bonnieville and am taking a long trip for 9 days in July. I’m going to check my spark plug leads, just in case. Good to know and this came at the perfect time for me. I just did a trial run with all my luggage strapped on today and when I got back, I found that my tank bag had scuffed my tank after only 40 mins. 😑I was able to buff it out mostly with Scratch Doctor, but it will never be the same. So I’ll have to make a change.
PS , it’s the same here in Canada, most bike shops are booking a month or more out. Our shop where I work, books 6 weeks out starting in January through the whole year almost. So many people riding now with the price of fuel. I’m glad to have learned to do all my own basic maintenance too. 👏 Enjoy your summer with peace of mind about the bike. That’s a great feeling.
Great job troubleshooting and getting the Bonnie up and running again !
Hi Freddie great video. Glad you’re showing your Bonnie some love but treat it to a good clean! If you’re ever up in Scotland let me know and I’ll detail it for free. Would be good to see it shiny! All the best.
Well done Freddie, hats off for giving it a go!
Glad you got the Bonnie working - might check the valve's if you have the time. Great luck and looking forward to the next installment!
Thanks Julian! I’ve never tried doing the valve clearances before because I’ve always been a bit scared off… I think I’ll buy a Haynes manual and give it a shot
@@FreddieDobbs would like to see that
@@FreddieDobbs yeah mate it is easy, as the motor gets some hours on it there is some wear in the valves plus camshaft, this can be too tight (not enough free play/clearance or too lose - too much free play) which makes that tic tic tic sound. The inlet valves normally have a smaller setting than the exhaust and this is because of the coefficient of heat... They grow more with the hot exhaust gases . Check Google's for your settings, you'll need a set of feeler gauges.
@@FreddieDobbs if you are thinking of checking & rectifying the valves, I would recommend having a bike mechanic visit you and show you how it's done properly for future reference, priceless.
@@FreddieDobbs Checking is quite easy.There will be a YT vid somehwere on how to check them.
The checking i think you could manage quite easily and if they are within tolerance your mind is at rest as well as the wallet,if they aren't then you know it needs adjusting and can get it done.Also you can go to the shop with the full knowledge of what needs doing to your bike rather than being presented with a bill you know nothing of and can't contest.
The cam sprockets need a tool inserting before removing the cams as they are spring loaded on these if memory serves so i really wouldn't advise messing with that if you don't know what you are doing.
Also your tool kit needs a serious upgrade once you start removing engine components,torque wrench is a must have and good ones aren't cheap
When getting misfires, I've always been taught to check the three things your engine needs to make the little booms that make you bike move: does the engine get fuel, air and spark?
It's a great memory aid for when you run into trouble
Good to see you got your old Bonnie into sparkling condition.
Keep her purring, not hissing.
Cheers mate.
Great video Freddy, looking forward to the next one
Always a great feeling working on your.. albeit stressful at times!
Nice video!
My V-Strom started making a whining noise going through the gears, as time moved on it got louder a nd louder, for the life of me I couldn't figure it out, the motor and gearbox is running perfectly, I decided to give it a major service tyres, sprockets brake pads the works, once finished I took her for a test ride, whining noise was gone, quiet as a mouse, I started inspecting the old parts and realized that the front sprocket was basically almost smooth, and it was still the original OEM one, I mean 14 years old and never replaced by the previous owner, a simple $20 fix, set your mind at ease Freddie, I've been riding and working on my motorcycles for 30 odd years and many times been caught out by something simple, like an old mechanic told me once "always start with cheapest part first"
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Even the mundane to the ordinary is interesting on this channel.
The blending of travel, bike, clothing, coffee and fun in a unique and engaging style draws us in hypnotically.
We don't need a large wad of folding to enjoy life. Just a willingness to engage with it and get out and try.
And this vlog does that better than most others.
Thanks for the ride so far.
Happy travels 👍
That’s extremely kind of you to say so, thank you so much!🙌🏻🙌🏻
Well done Freddie, good work. I am pleased for you that it wasn’t anything more serious with the Bonnie. I would have done exactly the same as you air filter, oil, oil filter and new plugs and I hate working on bikes too, just love riding them.😀
I admire your confidence Freddie, working on the Bonne in a white t-shirt, impressive. Another great story and episode.
Well done, Freddie! Its always rewarding to work on your own bike.
I also recommend that you get yourself a sparkplug gap tool and adjust the gaps on your new plugs.
The wire and coin types are very cheap, and by setting the gaps on the new plugs to your bike's specifications you will increase your fuel economy as well as engine reliability and longevity.
And as I've mentioned before, always keep a basic tool kit in your panniers.
Better to have and not need, than need and not have.
Love your videos, keep em coming 😎🏍
Good job! I've worked on all of my bikes over the years, except for tire replacement. It is a character building experience :P
Great to see you fixed the Bonneville and that it was so easy. Nice jacket. Take care safe ride.
Showing the rough part and frustation coming from owning an old bike and fixing it by yourself, I think it's a great way to go with the video. That's also part of the journey! Also happy to see you featuring that great spanish jacket!
Phew nice to see it was a simple fix. It shows that knowing some basic mechanics, as that has saved you a fare few quid had you taken it to a bike shop.
Well done for sorting it out FD! Bike mechanic certainly ✅
What a legend! Glad you stuck with it!! I’m a car mechanic at John grose!! Not the Ipswich one, the Diss one, and it’s a very testing job! Been doing it 10years now and it takes a lot of patience 😂😂
What a huge relief! Top work mate!
Stellar mate! I knew you would get it done!
As a Bonneville rider I can confirm the Ignition system is notorious for failing as the bikes get on a bit, Igniter unit, coils etc. I had a similar problem and it was a faulty spark plug cap, and also faulty Igniter unit, so took me a while to narrow down. a UK company called Triumph Twin Power do replacement upgraded items should you need them. but If you are trading it in for a Moto Guzzi for example be quick ! I noticed the air filter you removed looks to be a K&N washable type that can be cleaned and reused. If you don't require it, it will sell on ebay .
This! Don't throw that filter out!
I recently watched a vid where it was highly recommended to run and rev the motor before doing the oil change because that will help warm up and liquify the oil and grab and wash out more gunk lying around in the motor and then washing it out with the old oil.
In your case I guess that would have meant replacing the spark plugs first to make the motor run normally again and then taking a short but aggressive ride.
Obviously the oil is then hot and more dangerous in handling.
But the general idea of moving the motor before letting the old oil out makes sense to me. Especially when your bike‘s been sitting for a week.
HI Freddie, really enjoying your content. Just an observation after the Barcelona trip and the problems with the Bonneville. i think you should build a small travel toolkit with a few spares, so that you can always do basic maintenance. In fact I am surprised that Triumph did not supply one with the bike.
I was shocked he had no way to tighten a nut.
My 2010 Triumph came with... one Allen key. Whereas my Honda and Suzuki have quite decent little tool kits.
Wow, what a pleasant surprise. I'd recommend you check the valves now after the extra stress on the engine. Idk how that works on a Triumph, but it's generally not a big deal and should be done from time to time anyway.
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s Freddie and Monika
That's a very good looking jacket, and what a man Adam from Easy Rider Tenerife is to help you get back on the road with his advice.
Well done that man for having the perseverance to get the bonnie up and running again. So it's the end of the line for "old faithful"....gonna miss it but I can't wait to see what you're replacing it with! Exciting times ahead! 😎😎😎
Its so satisfying fixing your own bike
Well done Freddie bringing your Bonny back to life,have to admire your persistance,liking that jacket aswell,look forward to your new bike reveal in the next vlog,i changed my Trident a few weeks ago for a Street Triple rs,it's awesome,still running it in,safe biking👍😉
Glad the Bonneville is back in Business. Another great video
Top man Freddie 👍 keep trying and improving your skills you’ll feel better for each little achievement along the way ! 👍💪
Nice to see the Bonnie sorted, well done.
well done mate, at the very least she got a full service (much deserved for getting you back to blighty), glad it was a simple fix, and one you can check for at each night camp/stop to keep peace of mind
Great video as always. When watching the previous one when it was playing up in France I thought to myself 'what would Dad say?' and that made me think to check plugs are in place and HT leads etc. I guess the issue would of stood out more if you had the 2-2 silences as one would been very weak.
If I do a long trip soon I will make sure I take some spare plugs and leads. Used to on my Norton but you get out of the habit of it with modern machines so thanks for the useful reminder! Keep up the good work!
I shouldn't laugh but your expression on learning that it was a spark plug issue was priceless. 😃 big pat on the back for doing the work yourself Freddie. New jacket looks ideal for a hot day but couldn't replace that moulded & protective feel of leather.
Looking forward to seeing you out on a new bike.
Always a relief to get the bike up and running again.
Good one Freddie well done and you've learned something too she definitely needs a good top end service don't know what your mileage is but I would think that would help as stated below hey look after her she's done ya proud .😊👍
Never give up, till it’s done great job 👍
Freddie, I can’t wait to see what the different bike is ! 😎
Congratulations on fixing your bike.
Don't know if it was mentioned but when changing the oil don't forget to install a new copper or aluminum ring at the drain screw. and as someone who does some tiny works on my bike, I recommend to purchase 2 or 3 different sized torque wrenches, then you get the right tightness for spark plugs and drain screws
Glad you were able to sort it
Freddie, love that Jacket in the beginning of the video, and excellent job on the bike and the video. Best wishes to you and Monica ! 👍
Excellent work Freddie!
Good to enjoy the satisfaction of accomplishment. Looks like your Bonnie‘s ready for some serious touring. Just got back from Italy on my 97 Honda Vfr750F, visited the Ducati museum in Bologna and the surrounding roads, people and places are fantastic.