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@dfluke3698 Сағат бұрын
I had one in the 1980s ! Fantastic reliability, and took me to and from work in all weathers for many years ! Happy days .
@MotorcycleFettlers Сағат бұрын
Happy days, indeed. It's a reliable old thing, and I loved mine.
@michaelmccann4706 13 сағат бұрын
Shame to dismantle it, but I guess it will help keep some other examples of this Honda on the road. Hopefully you will make your money back and a few quid for the effort 👍
@MotorcycleFettlers 11 сағат бұрын
It is a shame. We hope to get some interesting content from it and, as you say, we'll be sacrificing it to keep some more of these on the road.
@o00scorpion00o Күн бұрын
XCP clear coat is supposed to be a lot better than ACF50.
@MotorcycleFettlers 15 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@PaoReno 3 күн бұрын
Yeah its an US import 🎉 like mine. Love this colour. I think the cherry red is so ugly 😂
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 күн бұрын
The orange is nice.
@PaoReno 3 күн бұрын
Great content on Virago. I have not used mine in 2 years so will be changing few bits and pieces and getting it ready for the road again🎉
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 күн бұрын
Nice bikes. It was fun to work on, most of the time.
@64fairlane305 3 күн бұрын
Was close to buy one but ended up with a -81 CM400T instead and I don`t regret. Looks a lot better and runs the same
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@groover5524 3 күн бұрын
I had the same version back in the 70's . Yes the original blue was sparkly candy blue it was very nice .. That one does sound like loose camchain but it's very easily replaced . Around 75 to 80 top speed but the headlight is only 35 watt and there's no voltage regulator so if you upgrade headlight it'll slowly drain the battery so don't ride for hours at night like I did . Great bikes . Cheers !
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 күн бұрын
It definitely had a rattle. Thanks for the information and feedback.
@kevins1053 4 күн бұрын
Hi guys.I own a cb 250 1971.Iam finding it difficult to source the right carburettor.If the original once not available then can you guys suggest a replacement for the original carbs.
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 күн бұрын
Try Charlie at www.oxfordclassicmotorcycles.co.uk/ if he doesn't have one, he may be able to point you in the right direction. You could also try www.allensperformance.co.uk/ who may be able to help out.
@akshayharsule1446 5 күн бұрын
anything about speedometer error ?
@MotorcycleFettlers 5 күн бұрын
Shouldn't effect it as it's to do with wheel sizes.
@sianoalexander 11 күн бұрын
Floor mat bad idea...racks great idea.
@MotorcycleFettlers 7 күн бұрын
You are 100% correct. I tried them on, and then let someone else have them. I could only imagine the damage they would cause.
@bigboi5133 15 күн бұрын
restoring mine at the moment i have the 2 into 1 exhaust tho motard one ;)
@MotorcycleFettlers 7 күн бұрын
I had the 250 with the Motad. Not a fan of the look. I expect original silencers are like hen's teeth, as they are for the 250/400s. Pattern ones are not so bad but, of course, you need the downpipes and gubbins to go with them.
@derekibison6644 15 күн бұрын
Great bike…I had so much fun on one
@MotorcycleFettlers 7 күн бұрын
Lovely bikes.
@PaoReno 16 күн бұрын
lve change air filter without removing all fuel pipes, you can just lift the tank. nerve wracking lol but l did it !
@MotorcycleFettlers 7 күн бұрын
Nice one. Well done.
@alexc2505 16 күн бұрын
Subscribed just because of the rant , couldnt agree more !!
@MotorcycleFettlers 7 күн бұрын
It's proven to be a popular rant. Thanks for subscribing.
@willdatsun 18 күн бұрын
still have this? are you in Sussex?
@MotorcycleFettlers 18 күн бұрын
Oxfordshire. It's sold now. Charlie get these from time to time, so always worth taking a look at his site. www.oxfordclassicmotorcycles.co.uk/
@willdatsun 18 күн бұрын
@@MotorcycleFettlers one same colour on facbook at the moment, could be a scam ad of course as most of them seem to be
@wedavieglasgow1770 19 күн бұрын
Cant fault the old yamaha dts mine never misses a beat 👌💨💨
@MotorcycleFettlers 19 күн бұрын
They’re lovely thinks.
@BZfosheez 20 күн бұрын
Would you guys recommend it as a 1st bike for someone?
@MotorcycleFettlers 19 күн бұрын
I would as I love them but if you can't use spanners or don't know anyone who can then stay away as they are old now
@cafe100mph6 21 күн бұрын
Very good bike and cb350s
@MotorcycleFettlers 20 күн бұрын
I love these. I wanted to buy it.
@1SeanPG 22 күн бұрын
My mate had one and it was the most gutless bike I ever rode, heavy too for a 250.
@MotorcycleFettlers 20 күн бұрын
It is definitely heavy, and not the fastest. We can't argue with that.
@sanrigo77 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for that information.
@MotorcycleFettlers 20 күн бұрын
Any time!
@MrBenHaynes 23 күн бұрын
More smiles than miles per gallon!
@MotorcycleFettlers 20 күн бұрын
Yes. A lot of smiles, no so many miles.
@Bmwjoergen 24 күн бұрын
God video, tak for det
@MotorcycleFettlers 20 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@RockDinosaur695 26 күн бұрын
Are you still running the meteor with the same mods and do you still have the cat fitted
@MotorcycleFettlers 25 күн бұрын
I've not made any further changes. I sometimes think about changing the camshaft...
@connor25 28 күн бұрын
how tall are you? it looks good fit
@MotorcycleFettlers 26 күн бұрын
I'm 6' It did not feel too small.
@kjell-akeapell3285 29 күн бұрын
I have owned one.The same colour,green.My friend had a Yamaha AS 3,and his bike was faster.More aggressiv.So I tried to fix that...
@MotorcycleFettlers 26 күн бұрын
You'll have to let us know how you tried to fix it...
@kjell-akeapell3285 26 күн бұрын
@@MotorcycleFettlers I removed the cylinder head and made it more flat at the inside of the head in an attempt to get higher compression and more power.It helped a bit.But it could have been disastrous for the engine.
@fogacaguincho5662 29 күн бұрын
Opa qual a numeração do retentor do câmbio da meteor estelar 350 21/22
@MotorcycleFettlers 26 күн бұрын
Desculpe, não tenho certeza do que você quer dizer.
@RenegadeMaster_ Ай бұрын
8:49 Well Bloody Said Mate 100% right on that.
@MotorcycleFettlers 26 күн бұрын
Thanks. I like a good rant. They're all motorbikes. What's not to like.
@RenegadeMaster_ 26 күн бұрын
@MotorcycleFettlers Thats just people getting cought up in all the marketing end of things.
@leslietait9028 Ай бұрын
Hi any chance of or have done a video showing a clutch cable removal and refit on a honda cb400n superdream bike
@MotorcycleFettlers 26 күн бұрын
When we have one, we sure will.
@vesparama Ай бұрын
Beautiful bike! Get a front fender mudflap to prevent chipping in turn rusting of the underside of the bike if you're going to ride in the wet. Or wax the underside.
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
Thanks. I do plan to tackle the issue of chips and rust before it has a chance to set in.
@jamie55555 Ай бұрын
enjoyed your video since you know what you are doing might know the answer to my question i am replacing the rear shock(which is about 12 inches long) with another one which is only 9.5 inches long on my 310gs does everything fall into place somehow or its a lot more complicated? this is my first time working on a bike thanks
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback and question. We've not tackledthe rear shock so I'm afraid we don't have any useful advice.
@peterhall5788 Ай бұрын
Lovely bike ,
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
It was a lovely thing. I wish it was mine.
@aaronfanning3160 Ай бұрын
What are the wire conectors for
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
I think you're referring to the carb warmers. I don't know if they were still working or how much benefit they bring.
@krxzyd7956 Ай бұрын
You’re way too big for that bike sorry.
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@euregiolo Ай бұрын
Verry nice restauration! I have been the proud owner of my Suzuki T 125 Stiner from 1971 since 1975. Since 1984 the machine stood in my mother's garage for over 30 years until a friend of mine brought the Suzuki back to life. It runs well up to 4000 revolutions, but unfortunately it doesn't go beyond that. Unfortunately we are missing some parts on the carburettor. These are, on the one hand, two pilot jets (part number 28 of the carburettor illustration) and, on the other hand, the lower cover of the float chamber (a part is missing). Do any of you have the parts described above or know where you can buy them? Many thanks for your help!
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Sorry, we don't know too much about the Stringer, nor have contacts for parts. It was a lovely bike and we had an opportunity to look around and ride it around the yard.
@chrisnothnagel4910 Ай бұрын
Twin disks in front, single at back. Upgrade from drum at brake
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@MagicRoosterBluesBand Ай бұрын
This really makes the bike more lively, and hits top speed of 75mph much more quickly.
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
It made a difference and I like the way it rides.
@camerontaplin1699 Ай бұрын
The only problem i have is the glass to see the oil level is all fogged over and can't see
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
We had trouble seeing the level. It didn't look foggy but was still difficult to read.
@MihailKirov-us9es Ай бұрын
The pistons of mine are stuck and I can't get them to move even after bleeding the brake system. What would you recommend to clean the pistons of the brake cartridge with?
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
Some suggestions. Poor boiling water over the caliper. An airline on the bleed nipple (if you have one, but be careful). With the disk pads out, try working the lever. Soak it in diesel for a few days.
@AndyWJP Ай бұрын
Sounds good. I used to own one back in the day and the 400N.
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
We like the sound of these. We like the extra power from the 400.
@22triggy Ай бұрын
Forgive my ignorance, does it have a power band like the old motocross bike ? Thanks for sharing.
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
We didn't really get it up to speed, around the yard. I'm sure it has a power band of sorts...comparing it to a motocross is a bit of a stetch
@user-bj2nd8ge7x Ай бұрын
lovely purr out the engine
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
It was a nice sounding thing.
@HENNIEMare-df3bp Ай бұрын
Mooi skooter
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
Bedankt
@skrajababu8604 Ай бұрын
What is the price of hunter 350 brake lever?
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
I don't recall but most RE parts are inexpensive and the brake leave was no exception.
@SHOLTIE2004 Ай бұрын
I bought one of these brand new in 1981, unfortunately only had it for about six months when it decided to have an argument with a car and lost. It was a really nice bike to ride.
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
It's a sham that one was lost. I love these; the camerman is not so sure but what does he know.
@simonscott1000 Ай бұрын
I did my part one on a CG in 1990. I still remember the sense of freedom edging onto the road for the first time
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
I love CGs. A great start to a motorcycling career.
@ghostbladevanguard514 2 ай бұрын
I have a leak in the front carb on the side that faces the front wheel any ideas on how to go about it complete new to this btw
@MotorcycleFettlers Ай бұрын
If it's the o ring on the inlet manifold You may be able to replace it without taking the carbs completely off, if you are dexterous enough. If it's an air leak or is it a fuel leak then more info required.
@ghostbladevanguard514 Ай бұрын
@@MotorcycleFettlers so the drain screw was loose but its running very rich since my plugs where pretty black also when i accelerate fast on high rpm it would sometimes make like a pop sound any ideas ?
@kathrynwhitby9799 2 ай бұрын
i had the 250 Deluxe way back, and if i had the garage space i'd buy this in an instant! (i recognise the location)
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 ай бұрын
We were out at Oxford Classic Motorcycles. It was a nice thing. It has the power that the 250 needed.
@braikka 2 ай бұрын
I had one years ago. It was my first 'big bike' after paying my test.
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 ай бұрын
It was definitely a big (and heavy) 250.
@braikka 2 ай бұрын
@@MotorcycleFettlers yep you're right. And certainly not too powerful🤣
@marcogretsch7028 2 ай бұрын
Do you have to empty the fuel tank and reserve tank before working on the carburators? Not sure I have to remove to carburators or just take of the sides..as on your first video on working on the carburators. Thanks!
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 ай бұрын
No you don't. You'll want to make sure the fuel is good, if it's been stood for some time. You can service the carbs without removal and you'd definitely want to try that, first. We had to replace some small diaphragms that did require removal. Removal is not fun!
@marcogretsch7028 2 ай бұрын
Yes I just saw that in the video, the rubbers are hard to get in place at the airfilter. Thanks so much for the tip and video! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎 @@MotorcycleFettlers
@RobertHiggins-gv5jc 2 ай бұрын
That color is sexy as hell..very nice little bike..
@MotorcycleFettlers 2 ай бұрын
It is nice. Personally, I prefer the green, but they're both very nice.