Mine is 26 years old. In black. The slightly later version with the chrome plated air box side covers, instead of the matt silver ones, and a pair of pillion handles. My cabs needed a good clean at 24. Full of bacteria, bacteria love ethanol as food. Blue/green gloop. Everywhere. Like melted gummy-bears. Yuk. It kept flooding, and hydro locked on starting a few times. OC the float valves had gone hard and needed replacing, but the main problem was the float bowls being full of jelly, the floats were no longer able to move properly. It was like a microbiology experiment, in 4 small pots, run for 24 years, that no one knew about. After a trip into an ultrasonic cleaner (bought for the job) the bits all came out disinfected, and cleaned of other stuff. When I put the carbs back together I replaced all the original screws. They are made of blu-tack. Wave a screwdriver at them and they go ‘oh, i am dead” and then the posidrive/phillips cross head strips out. Stainless. Allen key. Now I can take the float bowls off with the cabs on. Just about. When refitting the now clean carbs I noticed the 26 year old throttle return cable had rusted away in the middle, and was no longer a cable, but two halves. Closer inspection of the other throttle cable and the choke cable resulted. Not fit for use. All 3 went in the bin. All 3 were replaced. New, genuine. What I do find is that the front calipers seize up a piston or 2 every 5-6 years. So, I have 4 front calipers, 2 are rebuilt and ready to fit, in a box. 2 are on the bike, in use.. When one seizes up I just swap it out, and get the stuck one serviced for next time. (not a paid promotion, powerhouse brake master.)
Agree, that's seems a pretty obvious assembly procedure, also helps make a better air tight seal and prevents damage on assembly, protects the rubber helps it stay supple, prevents drying out and cracking over time. Also that engine had half a gallon of fuel mixed with the oil, it should have been flushed out fully as in run to temp and then changed again, that bike still has fuel diluted oil in it, also the bike should have been moved around and leant over the other way to make sure it was all out. I hope the owner is going to change those tyres out too, they'll be well past the DOT date, like 20 years, also flush the brake fluid at the least if not a full calliper rebuild front and rear that bikes an accident waiting to happen until it is recommissioned properly
I try to do every job on my 7 bikes myself.. I have a ‘99 Fireblade that hasn’t been ridden for 3 years..& of course wouldn’t start. So I took the carbs off to clean.. the bowls were green, the jets were blocked, and the float needles were jammed by crud. Lovely. 😝 Multiple sonic baths later, carbs back on….& after a smoky start, she started and idled perfectly. A win for me! 😁🤙🏽 I have also just purchased a mint, white, all original 1991 VFR750 with 14k miles. I decided to replace the manifold crush gaskets as I could hear a slight leak… but, even though I sprayed penetrating oil, and used heat..a stud snapped! 🤦🏻 Luckily it left enough stud showing that I could cut a groove with a dremel & s.l.o.w.y wound it out 🎉😄 Old bikes eh….they keep you on your toes 😄 Nice work 👍🏼
I would be recommending a tap rebuild there, and the clutch will probably slip with the amount of fuel in the oil. i would also change the oil again after a good run .along with clutch plates, shame its been left so long like that ,so low miles on it.
Awesome work bro, I'm a motorcycle mechanic myself. You get a lot of haters in your comments, but you do amazing work man, keep it up. I feel your pain not using a hoist. I have a workshop but work on the floor, I find it easier and less time wastage :)
Yeah the moaners in the comments are the same people who'd expect you to do work for free or do extra bits for no extra expense and when you get it wrong, will go on a campaign of hate like a woman scourned 😂
When you mentioned at the start that the bike had been laid up for 8 years, I thought this was the video I'd been looking for. But then by 10 minutes in you when you still hadn't explained anything you were doing, I realised I was wrong.
You should invest in a square tent/gazebo similar to what NEV used to use before he got his workshop. It's very handy when it rains, you just set it up and both you and the bikes are dry and protected. It's also stops the sun a bit, in case you get a proper summer day.
Bro do you know anyone thats looking for a 600 bandit fairing origanal spec , ive just oulled my two out the shed ,ones going to a freind the other is going on road or im gonna sell it ,and keep my honda super 4 91 model mint, or sell that too and buy a trial bike or supermoto ,or fling out some hard earned savings and fet triump trident , @themobilemotorbikemechanic
@Crosshatch1212 what's the mileage and is there service history? How much do you want? For example. I've got a 97 bandit 600 S and wouldn't mind another one for the wife. We moved back to poland 3 years ago. I don't trust bikes here. I passed my A2 on mine 5 years ago and took it to poland with me instead of selling it. Had 24k miles, now 32k miles. I've done the chain and sprockets, new brakes all round and lines, full service. Carbs and valves done and I've also rebuilt the front forks with new springs from yss and a yss rear shock. I also have original bill of sale and full service history and all receipts from the past 25 years. Do you have stuff like this? If so, I'll come back to the UK and give you your asking price cash in hand 😊 - M
Good job, nice to see your films, I think what bad conditions it is for you to repair bikes outside in every weahter conditions. Do you have a garage at home to make some jobs there also ? Take care, hope to see from you soon again 🙂
@@themobilemotorbikemechanicbro .hoping you can help , I’ve had my bandit in shed for yr plus , I’ve owned four but this one is doing my head in ,hope you dnt mind me asking , clutch lever when I pull it in it bites half way in then clunks .bike is stiff to roll frwrd or back .onna be stripping it tommorow or weekend ,hope for a hint at what it possible cld be ,cheers ,nice example mine is same .mint .thnks
I passed my test on mine in Llandrindod Wells about 5 years ago. I then moved from the uk to poland about 4 or so years ago go live with my wife and I took the bike with me. I left it with a so called friend, who said he would take care of it. Mental health hasn't been the best. It's been with me for the past 3 years and I've had to replace the chain and sprockets. Rebuilt the front and back brakes, new SS lines and fluid. Just need to rebuild the front forks with new springs and seals and then build the carbs as unfortunately I had fuel in my oil and because of this the bike isn't running. I paid to get the carbs rebuilt before it left the uk by the same person and it's knackered. So only need to rebuild the forks and carbs and then check the valves as I was lied to and don't trust it. Then it should be able to pass an inspection and it will be on the road again. I will not let the bike die. The frame is a little bent from where I crashed it, but I intend to keep it for the rest of my life and I will never sell it. 😊
@nikroche2621 it's either the fuel tap leaking or the float valves are leaking. I have the same bike. I took mine from the UK to poland a few years ago and things got in the way. I also have fuel in my oil. It can be one of two things
Hi ther 👋 I have a 04 bandit, should the choke stay where you position it on a bandit? Mine springs back to off position if you dont hold it open... wasnt sure if that's right? Cheers
Mine is 26 years old. In black.
The slightly later version with the chrome plated air box side covers, instead of the matt silver ones, and a pair of pillion handles.
My cabs needed a good clean at 24. Full of bacteria, bacteria love ethanol as food. Blue/green gloop. Everywhere. Like melted gummy-bears. Yuk.
It kept flooding, and hydro locked on starting a few times.
OC the float valves had gone hard and needed replacing, but the main problem was the float bowls being full of jelly, the floats were no longer able to move properly. It was like a microbiology experiment, in 4 small pots, run for 24 years, that no one knew about.
After a trip into an ultrasonic cleaner (bought for the job) the bits all came out disinfected, and cleaned of other stuff.
When I put the carbs back together I replaced all the original screws. They are made of blu-tack. Wave a screwdriver at them and they go ‘oh, i am dead” and then the posidrive/phillips cross head strips out. Stainless. Allen key. Now I can take the float bowls off with the cabs on. Just about.
When refitting the now clean carbs I noticed the 26 year old throttle return cable had rusted away in the middle, and was no longer a cable, but two halves. Closer inspection of the other throttle cable and the choke cable resulted. Not fit for use. All 3 went in the bin. All 3 were replaced. New, genuine.
What I do find is that the front calipers seize up a piston or 2 every 5-6 years. So, I have 4 front calipers, 2 are rebuilt and ready to fit, in a box. 2 are on the bike, in use..
When one seizes up I just swap it out, and get the stuck one serviced for next time. (not a paid promotion, powerhouse brake master.)
A light smear of rubber grease or silicon grease on the carb rubbers and the airbox connectors helps with refitting the carbs.
Agree, that's seems a pretty obvious assembly procedure, also helps make a better air tight seal and prevents damage on assembly, protects the rubber helps it stay supple, prevents drying out and cracking over time.
Also that engine had half a gallon of fuel mixed with the oil, it should have been flushed out fully as in run to temp and then changed again, that bike still has fuel diluted oil in it, also the bike should have been moved around and leant over the other way to make sure it was all out.
I hope the owner is going to change those tyres out too, they'll be well past the DOT date, like 20 years, also flush the brake fluid at the least if not a full calliper rebuild front and rear that bikes an accident waiting to happen until it is recommissioned properly
I try to do every job on my 7 bikes myself.. I have a ‘99 Fireblade that hasn’t been ridden for 3 years..& of course wouldn’t start.
So I took the carbs off to clean.. the bowls were green, the jets were blocked, and the float needles were jammed by crud. Lovely. 😝
Multiple sonic baths later, carbs back on….& after a smoky start, she started and idled perfectly. A win for me! 😁🤙🏽
I have also just purchased a mint, white, all original 1991 VFR750 with 14k miles. I decided to replace the manifold crush gaskets as I could hear a slight leak… but, even though I sprayed penetrating oil, and used heat..a stud snapped! 🤦🏻
Luckily it left enough stud showing that I could cut a groove with a dremel & s.l.o.w.y wound it out 🎉😄
Old bikes eh….they keep you on your toes 😄
Nice work 👍🏼
I would be recommending a tap rebuild there, and the clutch will probably slip with the amount of fuel in the oil. i would also change the oil again after a good run .along with clutch plates, shame its been left so long like that ,so low miles on it.
Awesome work bro, I'm a motorcycle mechanic myself. You get a lot of haters in your comments, but you do amazing work man, keep it up. I feel your pain not using a hoist. I have a workshop but work on the floor, I find it easier and less time wastage :)
Yeah the moaners in the comments are the same people who'd expect you to do work for free or do extra bits for no extra expense and when you get it wrong, will go on a campaign of hate like a woman scourned 😂
When you mentioned at the start that the bike had been laid up for 8 years, I thought this was the video I'd been looking for. But then by 10 minutes in you when you still hadn't explained anything you were doing, I realised I was wrong.
You should invest in a square tent/gazebo similar to what NEV used to use before he got his workshop.
It's very handy when it rains, you just set it up and both you and the bikes are dry and protected.
It's also stops the sun a bit, in case you get a proper summer day.
We have got one. I just couldn’t be bothered setting it up for such a quick job.
Bro do you know anyone thats looking for a 600 bandit fairing origanal spec , ive just oulled my two out the shed ,ones going to a freind the other is going on road or im gonna sell it ,and keep my honda super 4 91 model mint, or sell that too and buy a trial bike or supermoto ,or fling out some hard earned savings and fet triump trident , @themobilemotorbikemechanic
@Crosshatch1212 what's the mileage and is there service history? How much do you want?
For example. I've got a 97 bandit 600 S and wouldn't mind another one for the wife. We moved back to poland 3 years ago. I don't trust bikes here.
I passed my A2 on mine 5 years ago and took it to poland with me instead of selling it. Had 24k miles, now 32k miles. I've done the chain and sprockets, new brakes all round and lines, full service. Carbs and valves done and I've also rebuilt the front forks with new springs from yss and a yss rear shock. I also have original bill of sale and full service history and all receipts from the past 25 years.
Do you have stuff like this? If so, I'll come back to the UK and give you your asking price cash in hand 😊 - M
Always great content. Glad you struggle like we all do occassionally!
Mobile mechanics is so much harder than being in a warm, dry workshop.
Perhaps a fold out tent cover might be useful, Steve. Good job.
A good quality gazebo could be handy to have when working on motorbikes outside exposed to the elements.
We have one. I just couldn’t be bothered putting it up as the rain wasn’t that bad when we started 🤦♂️
Awesome video Steve..6 and half ltrs,,,wow.
Stunning condition. Nice work Steve!
Great vid. I like your positive attitude
Beautifully done
Thank you! Cheers!
Another good video
Good old common sense, service your bike, Stephen.
Good job, nice to see your films, I think what bad conditions it is for you to repair bikes outside in every weahter conditions.
Do you have a garage at home to make some jobs there also ?
Take care, hope to see from you soon again 🙂
Good job..
I just pick-up one of these im sweating looking at you doing the carbs im not blessed with patience 😂😂😂
You can do it!
@@themobilemotorbikemechanicbro .hoping you can help , I’ve had my bandit in shed for yr plus , I’ve owned four but this one is doing my head in ,hope you dnt mind me asking , clutch lever when I pull it in it bites half way in then clunks .bike is stiff to roll frwrd or back .onna be stripping it tommorow or weekend ,hope for a hint at what it possible cld be ,cheers ,nice example mine is same .mint .thnks
Great spot on the fuel in the oil.
That bike is a rare survivor. They were built cheaply to only last a few years.
I passed my test on mine in Llandrindod Wells about 5 years ago. I then moved from the uk to poland about 4 or so years ago go live with my wife and I took the bike with me. I left it with a so called friend, who said he would take care of it. Mental health hasn't been the best. It's been with me for the past 3 years and I've had to replace the chain and sprockets. Rebuilt the front and back brakes, new SS lines and fluid. Just need to rebuild the front forks with new springs and seals and then build the carbs as unfortunately I had fuel in my oil and because of this the bike isn't running. I paid to get the carbs rebuilt before it left the uk by the same person and it's knackered.
So only need to rebuild the forks and carbs and then check the valves as I was lied to and don't trust it. Then it should be able to pass an inspection and it will be on the road again.
I will not let the bike die. The frame is a little bent from where I crashed it, but I intend to keep it for the rest of my life and I will never sell it. 😊
Isn't the engine inside going to be really clean now with petrol inside?
You should get yourself a brolly girl 🤣 Good spot on the oil 👍
Really nice job Steve - guess you get a 6th sense with plenty of experience. Ta !
Did you not change the petrol tap diaphragm etc?...
No. The fuel tap was not leaking
@@themobilemotorbikemechanic i thought that when the fuel enters the crankcase is usually the fuel tap leaking...BUT fair Enough
@nikroche2621 it's either the fuel tap leaking or the float valves are leaking. I have the same bike. I took mine from the UK to poland a few years ago and things got in the way. I also have fuel in my oil. It can be one of two things
Hi ther 👋
I have a 04 bandit, should the choke stay where you position it on a bandit? Mine springs back to off position if you dont hold it open... wasnt sure if that's right? Cheers
It should stay put
@@themobilemotorbikemechanic ah thankyou for replying 👍il have a look into it..
Love the vids 😁
Why the hiflo parts? And not use oem
Customer requested aftermarket and HiFlo are very good quality.
👍
When working on Japanese bikes use the correct jis tools.
Yes we know the difference
Need the tappets doing at 7,500 ?
Not that soon. 12k valve check required
Manual says 7500
You are correct. I was looking at km and not miles. 🤦♂️. I’ll let the owner know
Was going to get one of these but can't br bothered to keep fiddling with the carbs. Plus. I don't know what I'm doing.
You don’t need to keep fiddling with the carbs so long as you keep riding it 👍
I had an 89 cbr1000f and once I’d sorted the carbs I did about 16k on that bike with zero fuel issues. Don’t let a bike with carbs put you off!
Could of revved it a bit more...🤤
Could have…
@@themobilemotorbikemechanic 😔 A thousand apologies. You're correct.