Honda CB500/550 Valve stem seals and valve lapping

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@dnlmachine4287 3 ай бұрын

Nice slick bike. If you dont have a valve lapping tool, or have a lot of valves to do: - mount the valve lap tool or suction cup in a drill. Clockwise a few turn, counter clockwise a few turns, SLOWLY. - Use a short piece of rubber tube in a drill, put rubber tube over top of valve stem. Same as above with the slow rotations, push on valve with greased rounded "soft" object (thumb, back of screwdriver etc) from combustion chamber side to apply slight pressure. Stay gold.

@larbertman36 3 жыл бұрын

No need to worry about the helmet mic on the test ride. It was a joy just to hear that engine! Love your work, thanks Taylor.

@JDnBeastlet 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, from diagnosis to solution. Thanks for showing stuff in detail, including the valve lapping.

@mabamotors 3 жыл бұрын

man! how smooth sounds that engine, amazing

@rngleaderband806 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing as I JUST got a complete set of new valves/springs/seats in the mail 2 days ago for my '71 CB500 rebuild. Wonderfully comprehensive video as always.

@donaldcohen4453 3 жыл бұрын

These detailed videos are great. I'm rebuilding a 72 CB500 now and these videos are the best step-by-step I've found. Thank you!

@johannilsson1889 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! putting together a cb500 1974 because watching your videos!

@daveco1270 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. As a newbie I always enjoy seeing the inner workings of these engines. It helps me learn how everything works. The opening part of the video about diagnosing exhaust smoke was also helpful.

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@backroadbozo 3 жыл бұрын

In the point of my ls650 engine build where I need to lap the valves. This video was super helpful!

@24auhr 3 жыл бұрын

OH how i love videos like this , thank you Taylor for sharing your knowledge with us !

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@kevinbeilby1495 3 жыл бұрын

Taylor. I don’t know if you realise what a talent you have mate. I struggle to do the simplest things on my bikes, and usually make a mess of them. It truly is a gift. Love your channel

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

@jimrowe4177 Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful information. Applicable to other CB models as well.

@MGL1997 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, straight forward and helpful. Thank you for making it

@kevinhancock4064 2 жыл бұрын

Doing this soon . However I was very fortunate to be given by a colleague who collects tools ..and gave me a valve spring compressor that has the clamp /handle . Very ideal set adjustment and simply squeeze handle to compress spring . Good video however top man

@seanmckinnon6649 3 жыл бұрын

Looked like a perfect day for a ride! Too cold up here, envious!

@wdy2606 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great how-to video.

@Steve765 3 жыл бұрын

Spannering done properly, and the bike sounds awesome 👍

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ianthepelican2709 2 жыл бұрын

Warning: Technical video... I'm like heck yeah bring it on.

@shedenvy691 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. I have always referred to the half moons as collets.

@kennorway9690 3 жыл бұрын

great video! technical stuff is always welcome

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jbcXR 3 жыл бұрын

That bike sounds so good Taylor and looks fantastic, love the fuel tank, keep up the good work mate ....👌👍😁🇬🇧

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@fredflintstone8770 3 жыл бұрын

I'm assembling an XJ650 head unit, was sweating a bit removing the stem seals as they were on pretty tight - they've probably been there since 1980. Used bent nose pliers to get under the steel casing and they popped off without too much trouble.

@jimallen199 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking bike, I like the tank colour choice & the decal.

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@angeloserrano187 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Ty!

@danaowen9014 3 жыл бұрын

Great sounding and looking bike.

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Pewdieguey 3 жыл бұрын

Wow....what a test ride.

@lindsaymerritt975 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. Nice bike. I’d love a 550 to work on myself. Thanks for the videos!

@xTHATSFIVEx 3 жыл бұрын

God damn you do amazing work!

@blackbuttecruizr 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@bob4bob3bob2bob 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@freefromleftwing 2 ай бұрын

14:50 There is a detail that you did not mentioned regarding the outer valve spring. There is an orientation for them, being the closer gap coil towards the head. Some service manuals does not mention that either. If the right orientation it's neglected, valve opening and closing timing, will be affected at high revs.

@SteffanoDucati 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Wonder if you tested the valves for leaks AFTER you lapped and reinstalled ? Keep up the good work ....

@geoffreyjones2000 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend a stem to guide check using a dial indicator :)

@rhiantaylor3446 3 жыл бұрын

On many engine types you can just about change the stem seals with the head in place, doing it one cyl at a time with that piston at tdc so as not to drop the valve into the bore...You would need a different type of spring compressor of course.

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

I did it that way on my SBC. Haven't done it on a bike like that because I take the opportunity to lap the valves as well.

@pmdinaz 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Baldybrew 3 жыл бұрын

That bike sounds fucking mental, I love it.

@waynehawes9946 3 жыл бұрын

Great video on the stem seal/valve lapping process, well done again. Would you be able to drop me a link to where you got the tachometer on this bike? I put a similar size on on my 550 but the ‘ratio’ is wrong as it is for a 750 consequently it doesn’t read the rpm’s correctly. I’d love to replace with one that reads right

@maryjomoore321 3 жыл бұрын

happy november

@roderickmoyer9851 3 жыл бұрын

How did you paint your motor it looks great thanks in advance...

@cedre2274 3 жыл бұрын

You are the Hattori Hanzo of the old's Honda rebuild ...

@bryencass8260 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, super detailed. Would you please list the torque specs on the head? Thank you!!

@krisbeauchamp 3 жыл бұрын

My cb750 does not sound like that... I am going broke buying all the tools to follow you vids. But I do love my munit blue and the full rewire went well...so far no issues other than a stutter in low rpm range. Not ready for top end rebuild.

@compdeezie 3 жыл бұрын

im rebuilding a cb750 top end. waiting on mail parts at the moment. its honestly not bad at all. take your time and things are almost impossible to mess up

@nononsenseBennett 3 жыл бұрын

Assembly lube on the new seals?

@MikeMitchum 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, man! I was checking out the speedo and tach during the test ride. What speedo and tach do you use?

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

These are both from Dime City Cycles

@enrique7estrada 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Do you have any tips to clean the combustion chamber from carbon deposits?

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Solvent and a scotch brite pad

@Technicallity1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Taylor quick question, my bikes open header with velocity stacks, runs super well, but on idle it’s pig rich, how many turns did you back out the mixture screw on these carbs? I have a pair of 76 carbs on a 78 motor, thanks for the help!

@TacianoJorge 3 жыл бұрын

Do you will "sclamberize" the KLR? Any big changes or chops?

@fredblogsmac.5697 3 жыл бұрын

topping stuff

@MrRoque1924 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend driving a 1975 Honda cb550 cafe racer on the freeway?

@kenlizzio7096 3 жыл бұрын

Great basic description of an engine. When the pair of valves (inlet /outlet ) are lapped and reassembled with the springs is there anyway that they can be tested physically ? Maybe very light oil in the valve head recess?

@larbertman36 3 жыл бұрын

You could put a set of old spark plugs in and then a little paraffin into the upturned head recesses and wait to see if it finds a way through.

@scottb8175 3 жыл бұрын

I turn the head over, put the plugs in, and fill the chambers up to the gasket surface with mineral spirits solvent. Wait about 4 hours and check how much if any has leaked out past the valves. On a fresh lapped valve job - no leaks should occur. (mineral spirits work as well as diesel / paraffin / kerosene).

@madusathe2nd333 Жыл бұрын

How do you put the tappet cover on. I put my tappet cover on my 550 and it stopped the pistons moving ?

@sebastienverhille 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thx for the tips! Do you have to grind the valves when they are brand new? Thx in advance

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea to do it on new valves as well. It will make sure you have a perfect fit.

@indydave1955 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed you have what appears to be a CB750 in the background. Mine is 1979 750f dohc and I believe I have bent valves after the timing chain slipped. is there a way to remove the head without taking the engine out of the frame?

@jamesbarrie2458 3 жыл бұрын

Keepers? I call them collets

@ripsic5830 3 жыл бұрын

Me too ! 🇬🇧?

@TheBoozefarters 3 жыл бұрын

we all call them collets

@shedenvy691 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@stewartwells87 3 жыл бұрын

referred to as collets in UK, keepers in US I think. Just like steering stem/ triple tree or bonnet/ hood.....

@willhoggard645 2 жыл бұрын

Taylor I’m looking for a head gasket for my 1989 Honda GB500. Got any suggestions? tia

@josephmcmicking161 Жыл бұрын

Hey do you have a link to the valve stem seals or what kind you used. I'm currently doing this job I was also looking for new valves as well do you recommend a specific brand of valve?

@spdermnky 3 жыл бұрын

If you are replacing valve stem seals. Do you recommend lapping every valve? Ps your videos are killer. They are helping out tremendously.

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't hurt while you're in there.

@odeirsantana9139 3 жыл бұрын

Boa noite abrir o motor da minha cb500 74 quero umas dicas .Brasil

@WillKlaver 3 жыл бұрын

..put a dab of Grease with your Finger in that Slot, put your Keepers On, & the Grease Will Hold the Keepers while you release..also, they make a Lever Type compressor that Works Easier..

@jsmith800 Жыл бұрын

One of my valves doesn't slide as smooth as the other 7 valves. Its not tight, just not super smooth. It'ss not bent thankfully. Any ideas. Is it and the guide still ok to use?

@telegraphmetrostore5007 3 жыл бұрын

Man she roarz nice lovely

@steveschwartz8617 3 жыл бұрын

What ever happened to the Triumph build?

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

On the back burner for now while I finish customer bikes.

@indydave1955 2 жыл бұрын

My frame is not arched like your cb500 frame so I may be forced to remove the engine.

@lukeofearth1036 3 жыл бұрын

That bike sounds great. What is that old wagon across the street? Volvo?

@zoebettina 3 жыл бұрын

Why couldn't it be piston rings as well? Couldn't it suck oil through a defect ring?

@Firetech1961 3 жыл бұрын

If it was piston rings as well, he would have got blue smoke from the exhaust while accelerating.

@haroldbutt9007 3 жыл бұрын

my bike smokes on cold start usually. Doesn't this point to valve stem seals to ?

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

Yes especially if it goes away once the engine warms up and the seals expand a little.

@scramblinman7156 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Taylor! I need to do the head gasket on my 74 CB550 (it’s weeping a little oil when I ride it on the highway). Might get you to do it for me since I live close to you. What’s the best way to get in touch with you?

@ClassicOctane 3 жыл бұрын

ClassicOctane@gmail.com is the best way.

@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738 3 жыл бұрын

When this young mechanic installed the valve seals, it seems he forgot to lube the valve stem or mention doing so, don't install seals dry or they may fail prematurely

@jamesbarrie2458 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's important

@nuppy.9117 3 жыл бұрын

I don't want to be a bore but you started it with technical talk.... at the start of the vid about 2 mins in you said air is "sucked" into the engine.. tut tut.. Sucked is not an engineering term. The piston moving down the cylinder causes low pressure in the cylinder then atmospheric pressure out side of the cylinder pushes air through the carb collecting fuel on the way.... When I was at collage if you said "sucked" a board rubber would by flying through the air in your direction! Keep up the good work.

@harrisbrancazio3196 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you weren't supposed to lift and reposition the valve with that type of compound. That particular compound is a multi-level grit compound that gets finer as it is used, and lifting introduces the ground crap and larger particles. Great video otherwise, the bike is sick