I am enjoying this series with the Blackbird and I don't like being an armchair critic but the only bit of advice I can give is throw away that adjustable spanner they are a sure fire way to round off a tight nut and bolt
@dave8204 Жыл бұрын
Bang on. There's a reason why mechanics spend a lot of money on top quality spanners.
@user-im3zc7wm1v Жыл бұрын
Bahco adjustables are IMHO the exception to that generally accepted rule.
@bananabrooks3836 Жыл бұрын
PGMan, Please draw in your armchair, come join our cosy little critical amphitheatre. Would you like some popcorn? What about that use of copper anti seize eh? l nearly dropped my ice cream! "I haven't lowered the bike to improve handling" he wrote..........priceless.
@aussiemotolife347 Жыл бұрын
@@user-im3zc7wm1v There's a test channel on youtube that tests all sorts of things and I'm sure they did a video on a large selection of brands of adjustable spanners. My take away from it there was a variance between brands (obviously) but none of them could match the torque of a normal spanner.
@tommatthew1906 Жыл бұрын
@@dave8204 😮😅
@mytube2959 Жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion, ditch the adjustable spanner, nasty bolt rounding tools. 😊 Great series of vids, keep going 👍
@steviejinx1225 Жыл бұрын
Only thing that would worry me to be honest mate, is NEVER use copper grease on rubber. It swells the rubber and ull get leaks.
@user-rg6zg1pm1r Жыл бұрын
Plus one - Worth investing in red rubber grease as its kinder to.... rubber. Restoring bikes is alwya a journey and you learn a lot going along.....
@elobiretv Жыл бұрын
Never use copper grease on anything tbh. Winds me up how people think everything needs to be slathered in the stuff. Brake caliper bolts seem to be the worst for it
@chriskennard592010 ай бұрын
Yep, adjustable spanners are the best bolt / nut rounder-offers!
@mountainman12 Жыл бұрын
I started watching this series thinking your a "Mad Bar Steward " taking this on. However what a compelling journey this is becoming, no fancy heated garage doing it on the drive takes me back to how I worked when I had my many earlier bikes. Respect !!
@christophercilia9214 Жыл бұрын
I think the front brake cables are swapped. The shorter cable needs to be on the other side. And for the throttle bodies, use silicone spray not copper grease
@hisnameisrentoo Жыл бұрын
NGL, I've been eagerly waiting for an update.
@HalfdeadRider Жыл бұрын
Use some tubing (5mm ID, which I sell online lol) and a syringe to pull all old brake fluid out through the bleed nipples before undoing the banjo bolts. Then when it's time to fill and bleed them, top up the reservoir and use the syringe to pull fluid through into each caliper (always start at the furthest away on the front), then bleed as normal, otherwise it can be almost impossible to get pressure in the system. And for the throttle cables, would be much easier to do those before fitting the throttle bodies 😎
@bryansuperduke1290r Жыл бұрын
Unhook throttle cables from grip first, the attach engine end first the connect again at the grip.
@zook600 Жыл бұрын
As an Oil Rig mechanic of 30 years, I'm really enjoying this, especially the honest learning curves. Keep at it it's going really well. Please ditch that adjustable spanner though, they're awful and cause more problems than they're worth lol. Looking forward to the next vid
@TheShed929 Жыл бұрын
Be careful with that radiator, i brought a new radiator off ebay, had the same issues with fitting the fan, but after a year of use the 2 lower cores started expanding, so ended up buying a second hand original. Bike was a 2001 fireblade. Loving the build, by the way. Keep up the good work.
@montypythonish Жыл бұрын
I love that you are new to this but still giving it a go. For all the haters, maybe they should buy a broken bike and fix it "properly" the way they want it. And as for spanners, adjustables should be a last resort as they open slightly under pressure and round off nut & bolt heads. Use the correct spanner if you can as this could save you damaging nuts & bolts. Also socket extension makes life more difficult keeping the socket square to the bolt. Only use them when access is restricted or your wrench could wobble or get misaligned. Keep it up as seeing someone with really basic facilities is refreshing.
@surdanwhatley2939 Жыл бұрын
Can't help thinking that it would be a much better end finish if you cleaned up the re-used parts, nuts and bolts before refitting. It's pretty cheap but takes elbow grease and time though!
@robomoto5550 Жыл бұрын
Get a set of proper spanners bro. Broke my heart seeing u use the adjustable on the brake lines.
@timparker9235 Жыл бұрын
going great - cant wait for the first attempted start up - it's a Honda, it shoud just run - fingers crossed
@patrickfay1055 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you having a go good luck for the future project
@neilbradford4958 Жыл бұрын
Coming out so good
@dukie1616 Жыл бұрын
Sticking with it and doing great Rye. Absolutely loving this content, keep up the good work👏 Thank you!
@haydenanthony4303 Жыл бұрын
90% of aftermarket rads need manipulating to fit. unfortunately their tolerances are awful. tip never use copper slip for anything related too fuel/ seals if u can avoid it as it has metal filings init. also dont know if u have had a chance to read my previous comments, my company is happy to offer heavy discounts on parts required for this venture! hit us up should u need help.
@jonnyvt6602 Жыл бұрын
Whilst you may not want to fully restore each part, if u find a rusty bracket or bolt, paint on a little Vactan; it will change the rust to a nice black colour and also help stop more rust forming, or the part failing. Good luck
@qwertybertyqwertyber Жыл бұрын
On the next project maybe get a small wire brush and some wet & dry paper on the rusty bits like the radiator fan mounts and some Hammerite Direct To Rust paint in them for some protection. No need to go mad, just get the flakey bits off and smooth the surfaces a little. Loving the consistency, 100k subs by the end of the year I reckon.
@BikesofRye Жыл бұрын
100k subs 🤯 thanks for the compliment! 🤞🏼
@midnightrider287 Жыл бұрын
@@BikesofRye you’ll get there mate already going strong
@davapod Жыл бұрын
Careful with that brake fluid. It can do nasty stuff to your paintwork , though powder coating is much more resistant. I always cover everything with rags just in case.👍
@robvanpul5367 Жыл бұрын
i understand you are working on a budget and that is ok, but when you have acces to rusted brackets for example it is easy to put some new spraypaint on them and it would make all the difference in the end, surely it will not cost much money nor effort to do so, for the rest i like your channel, i had a blackbird once and i am enjoying every minute of it, thanks
@colinculverwell325 Жыл бұрын
Tip for next time. Disconnect throttle cables at the grip and attach to throttle bodies before you fit them to the bike. Whole lot easier and quicker. If the intake rubbers need a bit of lube use a silicon spray. Copper grease not meant for rubber parts. Been an interesting build, looking fwd to seeing the end result .
@peterferguson7679 Жыл бұрын
Well done heat and also shock will help removing bolts copper grease is not as grease as easy on again you could have used hot water to expand the throttle bodies also could you have fitted the cable first fantastic effort
@frostburned Жыл бұрын
This is my dream bike and had one back in the days and it is my life's Biggest mistakes to almost give it away! One year plan to buy one back and modify it to it's glory! Nice vids and great to see you do this work!
@blueshiftrobs11 ай бұрын
great job considering your a "newbie" well your obviously naturally tallented ( i'm time served ) love the vids !
@Lonewolf-kw8gg Жыл бұрын
Lowering by 15mm is going to make the bike turn in much slower, my BB had been dropped by about the same amount when I bought it, raising it back to standard made a huge improvement in handling.
@Gruxxan Жыл бұрын
its almost as if honda knew what they were doing 😂
@Lonewolf-kw8gg Жыл бұрын
@@Gruxxan 🤣🤣Exactly that.
@devilsreject320 Жыл бұрын
Mole grips are a must have !
@kevinjackson7340 Жыл бұрын
Why do people remove linked brakes ? i`v had a few on vfr`s, i think they`re a good idea imo.
@TheOriginalCoda Жыл бұрын
Not for everyone.
@revertback6169 Жыл бұрын
Bro, I love your channel. Especially with this Blackbird I'm a big Honda fan.
@gerrypowell2748 Жыл бұрын
Getting there👌
@steviejinx1225 Жыл бұрын
Ur getting on well. Taking shape 👍🏻 I just bled my brakes yesterday, bit odd bleeding the rear brake via the 2 front calipers I know but I do like the linked system. Ur gonna have a great bike in no time 👍🏻🏍
@secretsix6 Жыл бұрын
I advise against it. People think that delinking the brakes will turn them into Valentino Rossi or something, and later have their hopes severly diminished. I actually have grown to like the linking braking system and how it works. Main down side is complexity, and rebleeding after a full drain. Ugh....
@kpowers9017 Жыл бұрын
Don't use an adjustable spanner as it will make it easier to round off bolts. Use red rubber grease on anything rubber, copper grease can damage it and act as grinding paste if it gets into the engine!
@scottyfury8105 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely loving the build so excited for the next episode
@markhouston3404 Жыл бұрын
Loving this so far.
@TheTinheadUK Жыл бұрын
enjoying the series on the blackbird. However im sure your more than capable of a wire brush and a tin of spray paint alongside some new nuts and bolts. Im only saying it as its my pet hate however I know not everybody is the same. However it will just finish it off that little bit better specially when youve gone to the extent of an engine swap.
@jaikai4989 Жыл бұрын
I love this channel Iv been riding bikes since I was 12 I havnt owned one in years due to personal issues but this summer I’m going to get a cheap 600 and I will be Binge watching this channel and keeping snd eye on this project, much love mate great content
@bubbles1863 Жыл бұрын
Love this build m8
@gdfggggg Жыл бұрын
If you struggle to get bolts undone, warming them with a gas heat gun can help.
@banditbeggers533 Жыл бұрын
Mate it’s your build your project so do it as you like. Love this build think your doing a great job
@bigjimknickers Жыл бұрын
Couple of tips for undoing the bolts. Hold back with another spanner when trying to undo troublesome bolts like that brake one. Use the closed end of the spanner, more support for the bolt head. Use a cheap blowtorch to help with siezed bolts, heat makes a huge difference! (If your planning on more restoring videos!) Great job so far! I just noted this to try to help !
@WysekPL Жыл бұрын
Great episode as all, My BlackBird Unfortunately it broke down after breaking the chain and damaging the engine. I had to sell it. Now I'm looking for a second one. :) Cheers M8
@MrH250 Жыл бұрын
I am assuming you don’t have a garage? Makes this stuff ten times the work so well done for soldering on. Those wavy discs, I had some new on my Zx9r and had to change them for round ones as they had a throbbing, on/off effect whilst coming to a stop at junctions.
@nikcodling Жыл бұрын
As others have said, get rid of the adjustable spanner, those things never fit the fastener properly, and are a quick way to round stuff off! And get a bigger ratchet to give more leverage on stubborn stuff, and give things a whack to “shock” them undone, as putting slow rotational force is also another way to round stuff off. None of this is criticism, you’re doing it, and you’re getting stuck in, so keep at it!
@mattsmoto1742 Жыл бұрын
Hi mate great video. Just something i seen. The front brake pipe on the left hand caliper looks quite tight. Im suspecting the pipes need swapping over so more slack to furthest caliper. 👍
@chrisatkin7130 Жыл бұрын
The rear brake might feel a little hard and not quite as good, the master cylinder is sized to move more fluid than it will now that you have de-linked, so less pedal travel. I had the same issue with my X11 so replaced it with one from a fireblade now it is all good. Mine also has manifolds so that all the caliper pistons are used instead of just 2 on each, plus a custom made front caliper brace that replaced the secondary master cylinder.
@Pat14922 Жыл бұрын
Good vid . Great to see you making progress. I'm no mechanic, but happy to share my (limited) experience. Rusty bolts - I've used Bulldog BDX, and it seems to work better than wd40 for rusty bolts ( more expensive but easier than messing something up) I try to use open-ended spanners, not the adjustable , especially when bolts are rusty and tight. Similar , I try and avoid the socket set extension, unless I have to. Less chance of rounding them off.
@sabamacx Жыл бұрын
4:52 I think you got the left and right hand lines mixed up --- longer line on the LHS.
@BikesofRye Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think so.. I need to bleed the brakes yet so will 100% check this
@GeorgeEI7KO Жыл бұрын
Tip. Don't always us an extension bar on your ratchet. If you need to reach in somewhere of course. But for rusty nuts on the likes of the rad fan, you'll crack 'em open quicker minus the extension bar.
@andypicken7848 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting, Im rebuilding a Honda cub at the moment, I had lost motivation but this has inspired me to be a move on for summer. The money you are spending on the Blackbird is just a fraction of that needed to rebuild a cub, they are a small fortune to buy in the first place.
@timjkiely Жыл бұрын
brilliant . i only finished my 99 blackbird . fitted engine ect
@andrewkay114 Жыл бұрын
This is so inspiring. I found your channel from this blackbird build. I am also a novice building my first bike so i k ow each and every emotion you are feeling😂😂
@rossgalbraith9019 Жыл бұрын
When you were loosening the caliper mount bracket with the Allen key it's easier to push down than pull towards you, if it's really tight you can slip a ringer spanner over it. You can also link two spanners together if your slackening a hex bolt that's tight
@midnightrider287 Жыл бұрын
Great job so far Rye. For the frame I’d just tidy up using Simoniz Satin tough paint leaves a lovely finish and easy to use (plus durable and fuel resistant!)
@martincoutts6747 Жыл бұрын
Great progress, well donw
@dan12120 Жыл бұрын
keep it up. loving the build so far. !!!
@craig-robinson Жыл бұрын
Fair play mate
@ekspatriat Жыл бұрын
Are you going to do a valve clearance check/adjust?
@manuelgonzalezgalvan283 Жыл бұрын
Buena idea por qué esa moto tiene mucha potencia y poco freno.
@sjparki Жыл бұрын
i get you didnt want to fully strip and restore each part etc.... but why not get rid of the corrosion on the frame, add a little etch primer and simply rattle can some satin black over it? would it be perfect... no, BUT it would stop the corrosion and make it look a damn site nice.... same with the fan etc. Wire brush, something to stop remaining rust, some etch primer, and satin black paint... frame and fan would be less than £20 and take a few hours tops (especially while the engine was out would have been soo simple... i get youre learning but bare corroding ali isnt going to stop corroding and its still open to the elements, where a little time, little £, could have stopped that. your call of course, but i think youre trying to save a few £ where in the long run, it may be costing more... good luck and have a craic
@allanrobinson621 Жыл бұрын
Cannot beat a 200pcs halfords advanced socket set usually have all the sockets and spanner you will ever need plus they have a lifetime warranty.
@darrenwilliams5168 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoying this project and great work so far. Please don't use adjustable spanners unless you really have to though, awful things.
@nickmitton7350 Жыл бұрын
Good series mate. Did you test the radiator fan to see if it was working before refitting it? If not I suggest you do before you put all the body work on and find it doesn't and the bike overheats and you say " Bye Bye"" to your new engine.
@alanjohnstone2539 Жыл бұрын
Don’t use shifters on a bike use correct spanner.
@iandunipace Жыл бұрын
can't wait to see it running. will you be giving a run down of what it cost to do it.
@BikesofRye Жыл бұрын
I will do a separate video on this once complete
@dundeedeek Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you have the priorities right, sod weeding or cutting the grass in your drive 😀Concentrate on the Blackbird🏍
@markhouston3404 Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh! Dont use copper grease on rubber, it can eat away at it. The best stuff to use is red rubber grease, or a silicone spray if its only needed to help fitment
@johnmunday92084 ай бұрын
Pop down halfords and get a brake line spanner. Maybe a tenner and worth every penny for next time
@cp4512 Жыл бұрын
The rebuild is going great. The old brake fluid looked properly nasty!
@gordonyoungman8520 Жыл бұрын
Entertaining videos thanks. I have massive sympathy with you having done a similar restoration project myself. Although I appreciate the 'sense of fulfillment' in restoring I learned my lesson the hard way and now I let someone else do the hard work and suffer the financial loss, and buy one restored! I, like you (and many others), will have spent massively over the value of the bike, my question being will you inform us of your budget? I'm sure others would be interested. Thanks. Good Luck.
@chrispeart1067 Жыл бұрын
Great series, good luck with the finishing bits 👍
@nitrousninja882 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely approve of getting rid of the linked brake system. I wouldn't want that on my 'busa! Don't get discouraged by the problems that arise. You will have a really nice bike when you are finished. Maybe get a rear sprocket with one more tooth. That would give you more pep when you roll on the throttle. I have faith in you man, the Honda will be very fine!
@Sandesh98147 Жыл бұрын
Brake lines could be removed after taking the calipers off right? adding sideways force on calipers while theyre in the disk might cause the disk to bend. Even slight bend in disk causes unstable / wobbly braking
@mattlennymoore282 Жыл бұрын
Doing a great job pal, I’m enjoying the build. One tip though, stop using an adjustable spanner, they’re shite.
@terrycadd9281 Жыл бұрын
go halfords get advanced socket sets 1/4 inch also get hex sockets and extensions 1/4 inch , get half inch breaker bar with few sockets , set with few hex sockets you need for major body parts like swingarm , , get hex sockets also. looks like your struggling using tools that are too small for the job , use leverage , get two cheap spanner sets from toolstation metric , its so much easier. dont forget umteen extension bars , probably only set back 100 pounds all in , dont need many half inch sockets usually for wheel axles , never really used 3/8ths socket sets , get some big steel pipe wide enough to fit over half inch breaker for even more leverage , same for 1/4 inch ratchet what security are you using , shed ?
@spanners6489 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a workshop manual for your bike mate? If not, get one. You'll learn a lot from just reading it thoroughly before each job. Well done for taking on a project, but i would highly suggest doing some research before starting any job. There are hunderds of videos of people putting carbs back on and not once have i seen or heard any one use copper grease on rubbers! That is actually bonkers 😢. And invest in some flare nut spanners when dealing with brake lines...you'll see why I recommend them. All the best. 😊
@jimbandit1250sa Жыл бұрын
Your a braver man then me and making good progress I think I would paint new radiator black and help it blend in but I guess you may not see it when fully put together can’t wait to see it finished 👌😊
@dave8204 Жыл бұрын
Maybe just the angle but that bit you cable-tied looks very close to the exhaust headers now,maybe check that out before the fairing goes on.
@steviewylie5267 Жыл бұрын
You don't need to be a top mechanic to take on projects,patience and enjoy it learn as you go.
@Jules750.. Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the next vlog loving this series
@Back2thefutureGaming Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel , some nice work your doing. I've recently got a CBR600f3 to fix up , was a bargain at £300
@jackwednesday Жыл бұрын
Loving this, can’t wait to see her hit 180+
@onemanhisdub1969 Жыл бұрын
Much admiration. Big bike for a first project... I started on the old Honda dax st70 😂
@twowheelsquirrel Жыл бұрын
Rubber grease for rubber parts. Copper grease for metal.
@LushmanGB Жыл бұрын
Can I ask why removed the linking brake system, I understand that the upgraded hoses will improve brake performance, but wondered if there was another advantage. Cheers
@markconlon814 Жыл бұрын
great videos to watch, you should have used the red rubber grease on the intake boots, and it is much easier to fit the cables before installing the throttle bodies/carbs, looking forward to the next vid!
@bluesplayer59 Жыл бұрын
A vacuum bleeder is the way to go for your brakes . Think mine only cost a fiver .. the rear is always a bugger to bleed . well to me anyway.
@danieljordannicol9937 Жыл бұрын
You should put hayabusa decals and suzuki badges on it
@BikesofRye Жыл бұрын
🤣
@douglasaitken3203 Жыл бұрын
Take the inlets of and get rid of the copper grease going to cause you problems ,good vids though 👍
@lold613011 ай бұрын
Kano Aerokroil Penetrating Oil better than WD40.
@markhewitt9655 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BikesofRye Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark will put this towards tools!
@WoBlink1961 Жыл бұрын
With the siezed threads/bolts, if they don't come apart with 'reasonable' force, *always" try a bit of heat before going to 'undo or round off ya baarstad' force! Get yourself a cheapo butane canister blowlamp - just don't use it around petrol!!!
@jeffatkinson690 Жыл бұрын
Ditto the adjustable spanner
@garyhutson6361 Жыл бұрын
Newly painted wheels and break fluid don't mix. You sure you want to do another project. You gone very grey haired lol. Only joking. Loving the real life vog on getting this bike back on the road. Let me know next time your at super sausage. Be great to meet you. 👍🏼🍻
@TomTom-gx1sm Жыл бұрын
KS TOOLS ? I have the same kit. Never needed anything else for my XT600 or GSR600 (except a very big truck-like size 27mm socket).
@shane6115 Жыл бұрын
Is it actually any cheaper than buying a running blackbird after all the work you do, don’t get me wrong I’ve enjoyed the build immensely and I think you don’t need to buy a new sports tourer as the blackbird will do the job just as good as the newer bikes..
@chrisleighton5102 Жыл бұрын
You may not have all the tools but don't use adjustable spanners there going to round your bolts
@l8ton803 Жыл бұрын
This is a great project for sure & i know exactly what you mean about the expense of parts for these older bikes as I'm just sorting my zx12r & oem parts on that are bloody expensive lol
@insanestalker94 Жыл бұрын
Great work mate, i'd try pressurwashing the oil cooler, that might clean it up a bit. Cheers