Hello just watched your vidio on the Honda cx500 custom ingitech cdi but were do i get one from and how much do thy cost all the best George
@memybikeni99314 сағат бұрын
Hello mate, this was a couple of hundred quid on eBay, from Australian, but you can get them straight from Ignitech I believe based in the Czech Republic. If you go the the Motofaction website, link in the description this is also a massive source of help.
@barrythatcher9349Күн бұрын
Thank you for this. I knew about the live test but not a static test. Basically I thought there was only one test. I'm learning a great deal from your videos. I know the later VFR 750/800's have problems with Rectifier and usually have to be replace.
@memybikeni9931Күн бұрын
It’s always worth periodically checking across the battery to see if you have too much woltage being pumped in, or not enough, gives you a heads up on the regulator part at least, very hard to test a regrec, they just go bad, but time kills them. Worth changing if they’re old, even if the bike is working, saves getting caught out.
@barrythatcher9349Күн бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 Yes that what I've found out that changing the regrec regularly on all VFR's is must even if the mechanic says it's been tested. I've learned even the last VFR 2014 800's & 1200's you need to keep an eye on them. I had a 1993 VFR 750. Battery died on me and need to get a tow truck.
@memybikeni9931Күн бұрын
@@barrythatcher9349 well a ‘93 piece of electronic equipment, probably had its day some time ago, I think 10 years is a good time to change it out at most. Although I don’t practice what I preach, I have an ‘01 Fazer 600 and haven’t tested my charging system on it yet. this particular stator is off the VF750F I’m rebuilding, while I’m waiting for parts to rebuild it. I have so much to get on with, it’s never ending 🤦♂
@barrythatcher9349Күн бұрын
@@memybikeni9931I had the 1993 just on 12 years ago but defiantly should have tested it even then. 2001 Fazer, after my experience, I'd be testing it. especially if you know it's not been changed. Love VF750F videos. Keep up the good work.
@dezmondwhitney12082 күн бұрын
Thank you for this insightful video. As a Honda CBF 1000 rider, both the regulator and rectifier failed a few weeks after the bike had been on a long 3,000 mile tour. I had these replaced at a VERY GOOD bike shop, imo, for £240. Here is hoping anyway. More videos on electrical stuff like this are demystifying and interesting. Thanks again. Good channel.
@memybikeni99312 күн бұрын
Wow that’s a lot of money for a reg rec diagnosis and replacement. Definitely worth building up some knowledge to save a few quid in future. Glad this was of some use. Electricity can be mystifying for sure, but it’s fairly simple to understand bike circuits when you get into it. Thanks for the comment. Rich.
@barrythatcher93496 күн бұрын
Honestly, considering what you're done with the painting with spray cans. This is excellent job. Also in comparison to the previous owner's effort, so much better.
@memybikeni99316 күн бұрын
Thank you very much appreciated, let’s see how it holds up. Still got to get her put together and running well 😂
@alanfrazer32917 күн бұрын
Very nice and a worlds apart from that god awful paint job that was on it before. Good luck with the rest of the build.
@memybikeni99317 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, and I’m looking forward to getting it all back together. Just need to find all the gaskets and seals etc.
@pierograndi58988 күн бұрын
Hi my friend, good job but do you believe it's better blast the part by little glass sphere? In my experience some time the old paint give problem. I am waiting for the next video.
@memybikeni99318 күн бұрын
Definitely would be better to vapour blasts, but I don’t have he equipment or money to get it done, just getting by. This should be ok, the original paintwork was criminal, this at least will do. I have the whole bike to rebuild so welcome to the series and hope you enjoy the rest of it. Thanks for the comment 😊
@craiga44659 күн бұрын
Exactly what I was searching for 👍🏻
@memybikeni99319 күн бұрын
Perfect 😊
@hulupremium11 күн бұрын
Yo man thank you so much showing yourself taking off the stator. I was confused on how the puller worked on it since it looks vastly different than the other ones. Now im able to finally get my vf750f running again. Thank you sm again.
@memybikeni993110 күн бұрын
They are all different aren’t they,
@Killjoy35711 күн бұрын
I used an impact drill with a socket big enough for my s rewdriver. Had all the screws off in about 2 minutes and they were all reusable.
@memybikeni993110 күн бұрын
Yes these were a little stuck.They were locktited in, even when I had a good hold on them, they were extremely tight.
@rachel95912 күн бұрын
What year?
@memybikeni993111 күн бұрын
1981
@Andre-lw2zo12 күн бұрын
Nice video mate, so the bottom plate actually acts as a back stop for the knife’s spine. Line up the desired distance from spine to edge, and then clamp the top plate. It will stop the blade from moving side to side during sharpening. It’s been a while since you put the video up but how has this sharpening system faired over the past year?
@memybikeni993112 күн бұрын
Thanks, yes it works well, I’ve fixed it in place, so have a lot more control over it, and it is a very precise tool. It’s one of those gadgets that needs regular use to prevent me from falling back into old habits and hitting the grinding wheel instead.
@Andre-lw2zo12 күн бұрын
Thanks mate! I should have watched till the end before commenting 😂 I see you corrected it at the end. Thanks for the feedback 🙏
@Andre-lw2zo12 күн бұрын
@@memybikeni9931P.S. the bottom (vertical) slot u were unsure of is for sharpening scissors ✂️ 👍
@memybikeni993112 күн бұрын
@@Andre-lw2zo ah that makes sense, I didn’t realise. I’ll give that a try then 👍
@denmalo2313 күн бұрын
my Ignition coil primary is giving 0.8 ohms and the secondary giving 4.36 kilo ohms, i tested for sparks against the body two spark plugs, all not working. Do i need to change the ignition coil?
@memybikeni993113 күн бұрын
Yeah sounds like they are probably shorting out somewhere. Cheap enough to replace, so I’d replace both.
@alanfrazer329117 күн бұрын
If the gaps are in spec then you are still good to go. What are your plans for the bike once it’s rebuilt? Touring Europe every year? Then bite the bullet and get new rings or occasional runs out to classic bike events then the original rings subject to ‘ring gap’ will be just fine. Best of luck.
@memybikeni993117 күн бұрын
Yeah you’re probably right there mate, it’s just concern old rings meet old barrels, not matched up, but should be ok. I’ll gap them before putting them in see how they look. I do about 6 or 7,000 miles a year usually so the engine does need a good helping hand. But if I get any issues, I can remove it again and sort it so never going to be a massive problem. Thanks for the help.
@barrythatcher934920 күн бұрын
It's pity there are not any after-market parts. 😢 I wonder if 750 CB rings fit in the VF. Most Honda parts are kind of interchangeable.
@memybikeni993119 күн бұрын
Yeah some I review are 67mm, these are 70mm, but hopefully I’ll find someone with a bit of knowledge to assist. I guess it’s also the differences in ring types, gaps, scraper rings, edges etc that also has to be factored in.
@enrico4835325 күн бұрын
thank you very much!!!
@memybikeni993125 күн бұрын
You’re welcome, hope it helped.
@enrico4835325 күн бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 yes thanks allot ,today I but a honda 650 deaville and I really need to know the thinks you talking about thanks man!!
@memybikeni993125 күн бұрын
@@enrico48353 servicing is quite simple on this bike, front cylinder spark plug on the left can be difficult to access, but doable without taking too much apart
@JT-mz5oc25 күн бұрын
Don't Mk2 Aygos take 0w20?
@memybikeni993125 күн бұрын
Depends on where you live I guess, I use 5W30 and tbh oil is oil, I’d probably ask your local
@pierograndi589827 күн бұрын
Hi, nice video friend, I love the old bike and I do the same hobby of you. Iou had a trouble by the exhaust nuts, I suggest you to change it by a tall brass nuts. They never will oxide in hot and cold and will be easy to remove in case. Regards Piero from Italy.
@memybikeni993127 күн бұрын
That’s a good idea, the main issue is of course stainless steel when it meets aluminium. But this was iron oxide over 40 years I guess. Thanks for the tip, I will very likely give that a try.
@barrythatcher934929 күн бұрын
The VF engine coming up a treat. Well done.
@memybikeni993129 күн бұрын
She is, and I’m looking forward to getting back to the mechanics of it, the next video will be painting etc. I’m going to be doing some racing colours on the side cases use as accents, and can’t make my mind up on bare alluminium or silver paint for the clutch, stator cover and rockers.
@HerberttheMildlyAntagonistic29 күн бұрын
Good job.
@memybikeni993129 күн бұрын
Thanks, had work but getting there.
@HerberttheMildlyAntagonisticАй бұрын
Awesome stuff, good to know.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Yeah thread locker is a great tool in itself, never gets fully utilised.
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
A good tip. Thank you
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
I think it’s one of those things a lot of people aren’t aware of, as it fails at about 200°c, it’s a good engineering tool in itself.
@LaloChen52hzАй бұрын
Thank you!!
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
You’re welcome, good luck
@germcorpАй бұрын
Common problem apparently...bad design? Water gets into the pistons and the corrosion starts...just about to fix mine. Thanks for the vid.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Well, in a sense yes, due to the position of the calliper, water wells up, but the bike is 23 years old, I have no idea how long the calliper has been on there without an overhaul, so it’s to be expected really. Good luck with the rebuild, I’d be interested to hear what method you use to remove the stuck pistons.
@GaijinGamerGirl21 күн бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 My 02 FZS 600 has such a dirty caliper on the rear, despite most of the bike being fine. Definitely a design flaw, I'm treating it to some nice Brembo (red set) rear pads and Brembo long life front pads (white set) which I think should work out well with the K&N Air filter to compliment the K&N Oil filter I already installed. Coming together nicely with the aftermarket short levers and LED front & rear arrow indicators Always awesome to see people rebuilding components instead of buying new. I wish I didn't need new front brake discs but one of them has a warp so rip, there goes £320 or so 😂
@memybikeni993121 күн бұрын
@@GaijinGamerGirl yeah expensive hobby. Can you worse aftermarket discs for a little less ?
@GaijinGamerGirl21 күн бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 Not a hobby unless you only do track racing. And worse? What is worse?
@memybikeni993121 күн бұрын
@@GaijinGamerGirl yes I was using Hobby in it’s broader sense, and as for ‘Worse’ I was trying to type ‘Source’ but my typing skills suck.
@dylantendoornkaat6155Ай бұрын
Hey Rich! Thank you for you very interesting and useful videos! Got my Virago running again but with a little issue. The engine is making knocking sounds on the heads but running fine. Got both cylinders and heads timed properly as far as possible. Both were either half a tooth of to the left of the center point or half a toot of the right. The Valves i adjusted with 0.15 on exhaust and 0.10 on inlet. Do you have any ideas what could cause this noise? Carbs i didn't do anything on because they were perfectly fine before. Hope you'll have some ideas, thank you in advance!
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
What sort of noise is it and can you be sure it’s coming from the heads ?
@dylantendoornkaat6155Ай бұрын
I ended up leaving the rear cylinder head sprocket half a tooth before the center dot and the front cylinder head sprocket half a tooth over the center dot and she's running like a sun now! Thanks a lot Rich! Really fun "working together"! And thank you for your quick replies!
@bve7397Ай бұрын
How long did this job take you? Hoping to do this in a days work
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Just a couple of hours, allow a little more if you’re doing it for the first time.
@ChristopherSanchezDarkusoАй бұрын
Is that a cv or a cvk? What jets did you put on it?
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
It’s an Hitachi carb, so neither. And I’m not sure what the jet sizes were, I bought it and threw it on, without fettling. Given the lack or air box, straight through pipes and the fact it was serving front and rear cylinders with different fuelling needs, it it quite hard to manage with jetting.
@MadsReiten-s1fАй бұрын
Great video! just bought a VF700 Sabre, and I'm going to do the same with that, so this was very satisfying to watch :D
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Good luck with it, can’t wait to start getting this one back together,
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
Finally that crappy house/gloss paint is starting to come off. The VF750 engine will start looking a %100 better.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Yeah everything except the crank cases are all stripped and cleaned, including the cylinder heads which I have just done some valve work on. I’m about to upload that video in a bit. The crank cases need to have a bit of a clean up, and there’s a little corrosion that needs removing, but essentially everything is ready to mask up and paint. I’m going to leave the side covers bare aluminium I think with some Honda Racing colour stripes, on the Finns of the heads and detail on the covers. May work, maybe not, I’ll give it a try. Main thing is getting the engine back together and working properly, that’s the challenge, the carbs are a faff on this bike, and I’m not good with carbs.
@rctractifАй бұрын
Pc 26 or pc32 engine?
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
No idea sorry.
@hswing11Ай бұрын
A BUNCH OF NOTHING AND THE VIDEO
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Coming from a channel with no content, and 1 subscriber 😂
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
The previous owner must have painted the engine with gloss house paint. Just terrible stuff.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Yes i think it was and I’m not joking, it stank like wood gloss. I have completely stripped the rocker covers, side cases and heads of paint, and I’m am replacing the crank cases, which I need to tidy up, and then it will all get repainted in VHT Black, with the side cases left aluminium with some Honda Racing colours thrown in. Just finishing the clean up, and waiting on parts for the re assembly. Hoping it looks nice, and the main thing, hoping the rebuild fixes the main problem being it had low compression in number 2 cylinder, water in the crank case, and white smoke. Once I’m happy it’s all fine the body work will need attention, not to mention the forks and brakes. Big job…
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 keep up the good work and I hope you can get the compression issue in the number 2 cylinder fixed. That is going to be the hurdle.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
@@barrythatcher9349 the head gasket looked in very bad shape, it wasn’t able to be removed in one piece so probably where the issue lay. Water in the crank case and compression issue, almost certainly the head gasket. It wasn’t extremely low, but relative compression was 20psi difference, and fluids in the crank case says it all.
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
So who knew that a double nut method would outdo a purpose-built tool. As they say keep it simple. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the next instalment of VF 750.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Thanks, yes I’m not sure why the purpose built tool is complicated as it is, assuming I’m using it correctly. The rest of the studs were taking it with the engin in the bike when removing the exhausts. Then it was welding on nuts to remove stuck studs as they were so bent the flange of the exhaust downpipes wouldn’t slip off.
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
Old motorbike zen saying; work smarter, not harder.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Yeah I agree, the trouble is thee old girls fight you all the way, and the smart stuff goes out the window and heat and hammers take over.
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
@memybikeni9931 Sometimes, you just need a little persuasion.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
@@barrythatcher9349 Yes that’s all it is. Last video I did was removing a tricky sheered off bolt from the lower crank case. This was a lot gentler, and smarter. Very effective. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qN6GlL2Esre7ppc.html
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
I know this is a year late but I love your choice of background music. Very soothing.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Thank you, I do try and pick something to suit each time, not always possible.
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 you do a good job both with the music and your motorcycle work.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
@@barrythatcher9349 thank you, appreciate your comment. Settled into putting music over the videos as some of the footage can be sped up, silenced and the music takes over, so good footage doesn’t get lost. Works well I think.
@fuelheadjay8800Ай бұрын
😂😂😂 good tip to save money chap a garage would of charged u up to £80 to get that out. Ive used all sorts to get snapped bolts and fk nut out and off.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Yeah this engine has been fighting me all the way, but it’s getting there. 😊
@drivewasherАй бұрын
Meanwhile in the real world.....
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Standard stuff, if you’ve never seen it done before.
@whathasxgottodowithit3919.Ай бұрын
I lost interest when he was using a screw driver as a chisel
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Interesting isn’t it, you worry about a 2 quid screwdriver getting damaged, when it can easily go in the bin or be re sharpened, hardened and tempered back, or be replaced with a 100 other screw drivers laying around the workshop. You can use what ever your OCD demands, I’ll just use a pointy sharp thing that fits. Engine saved, a small price paid or not as it didn’t sustain any damage. Good luck with your projects if you have any on the go, I’m always keen to learn what others are doing. 😊
@stevelescom4336Ай бұрын
If it were only that easy !!
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
It is that easy dude, just give it a try 😂
@arctic_otterАй бұрын
Excellent video series, thank you so much for documenting this process. If you only need split the case to get at the transmission, what do you reakon the minimum amount of components would need to be removed? Is removal of the heads absolutely necessary?
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Yes mate as some of the case bolts are inaccessible without he heads off. I’m in the process of cleaning up all the cases, and hopefully soon will get the rebuild under way.
@arctic_otterАй бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 Awe dang it, thanks for letting me know! I'll mentally prepare myself for the journey ahead. 🔧 Haha
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
@@arctic_otter it’s pretty straight forward, jus don’t force anything.
@CptSlow89Ай бұрын
Thanks man. Do you need to check markers after adjustment just to see they are on equal position?
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Yes, I have a series of videos replacing the chain and sprockets here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8yZirqHtNXWoaM.html
@brentbauer8258Ай бұрын
This is awesome! Anyone that owns a vf750f should treasure these videos.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Thank you. This part of the process is very hard work and quite laborious but it’s worth it.
@criticalmass181Ай бұрын
What a bastard of an engine to work on! I've never rebuilt a 750F before, but have done a 1000F. It all looks similar....Now? I'm going to do a VFR750 engine, in the near(ish) future. Great videos, mate. Keep them up. Love your work.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Thanks mate and good luck with your rebuild
@jerryeinstandig7996Ай бұрын
doesnt know how to test each diaphragm by blowing air into oval-shaped hole on intake side so he wastes alot of time. not a pro. is he using JIS screwdrivers ?
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
What ?
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
What on earth are you talking about ? Diaphragm is torn, doesn’t need testing, needs replacing. What makes you think I don’t know how to test ? “”Not a pro” correct, welcome pro KZfaq. “Is he using JIS screwdrivers” no, I’m using screwdrivers that fit old screws and for diaphragm replacements, I’m not using any. Not sure what video you’ve been watching 😂
@jerryeinstandig7996Ай бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 well, ex-CUSE-me !
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
@@jerryeinstandig7996 You’re excused. Bye.
@barrythatcher9349Ай бұрын
You do meet the nicest people on a Honda.
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Never a truer word spoken 😊
@dylantendoornkaat6155Ай бұрын
Hey Rich, i have a question concerning my 535. She was running perfectly fine with power and now problems whatsoever until she started spitting oil from the exhaust, lost power and started running like shite. The sparkplugs are obviously full of oil and I'm removing the engine from the bike at the moment. What should I be looking for, valve seats or piston rings? I'm not planning to redo the whole engine since she was running perfectly fine before but also don't want to forget anything important before putting it back on the bike. Thank you in advance!
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
If you haven’t actually removed the engine yet, before doing anything else, do a compression test, so you can see which block is the issue, which will save a lot of initial disassembly. A basic leak down test to see where power is being lost. If compression is going out into the crank case, then likely broken or worn rings. Valve seats won’t be an issue, issues with them will just lose compression, not cause oil to get in anywhere, if you mean valve stem seals, that generally only produces a little blue smoke on start up, it wouldn’t cause oil loss though the exhaust. That is likely getting into the cylinders through the head gasket, broken or worn rings or a crack somewhere in the block. So do a compression test, identify where the issue is, take the head off, inspect the head gasket, which is a 3 ply metal gasket, and at the point if all is ok, then you will need to go lower into the engine. With then engine out, and heads off, put each cylinder into bottom dead centre, and pour petrol in, see how quickly it disappears into the crank case. If one is rapid and one is slow, it’s rings. It could just be the head gasket, or maybe a hole in the piston crown possibly, but you can check that with a quick look down the plug hole. Let me know how you get on.
@dylantendoornkaat6155Ай бұрын
Thank you for your quick reply! I'll get a compression test set first and go from there. Since there is oil on both spark plugs I have a strong feeling I'll be working on both heads. I'll keep some updates on the progress and your videos will provide most of the information needed. I'm really thankful for the information you provide!
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
@@dylantendoornkaat6155 probably just worn rings. Question though, if you haven’t compression tested it yet, what makes you think power is down ? Sluggish ? That could be air/fuel, carbs needing a service. Worn rings on both sides not a major drama if your using the bike regularly, it’ll burn off more than it leaves sitting in the cylinder.
@dylantendoornkaat6155Ай бұрын
Well, when I started her up cold she was spitting oil and I lost power whilst it was riding perfect before so I think it's the valve stem seals on both cylinders. Since both spark plugs were full of oil I just decided to take the engine apart and check both the seals and rings. Now I didn't find any problems on the pistons, tested with some gasoline and it all stays on top without bubbling. Waiting for the tool to remove the valves and the gasket set meanwhile I'll be cleaning all the old gaskets off(what a hell of a job) and then we're back on track! Your videos are really helpful!🤘🏻
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
@@dylantendoornkaat6155 could be stem seals, just a bit severe to be spitting oil. What happens in first start up, as oil runs down the stems, it gets burnt off on start up, but then disappears. If oil burning continues, it isn’t usually seals. Maybe check the head for runout, may be warped.
@johnnymees5927Ай бұрын
what bike is that coil off ? I'm looking for a smaller coil to replace the standard 12 volt Lucas type . That looks about right as it has a primary of more than 3.5 ohms .
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
It off a 1992 Yamaha Virago XV535
@dylantendoornkaat6155Ай бұрын
"Never normally get that complaint"😂 thanks man, working on it myself now! Really nervous but nothing is impossible!❤
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Good luck bud 👍
@kbchrАй бұрын
يرحم والديك ❤
@memybikeni9931Ай бұрын
Well the translation didn’t really make sense, but thank you anyway.
@Honda-world2 ай бұрын
Hi you are right really nice bike to ride, I would just like to point out that when you do a oil change apart from running the engine up till its warm you need to have it on the side stand when draining down and on the main stand when filling up. You probably know that anyway. long live the Deauville 😀
@memybikeni99312 ай бұрын
Yeah I don’t know why I didn’t, but in reality it makes little difference, the engine is level, it wouldn’t make a lot of difference, but best practice and all that.
@alanfrazer32912 ай бұрын
Do my eyes deceive me? It also appears that the spring clip was on backwards? Open end was facing up which from the camera angle would suggest it would be going forwards on the top run of the chain. I hope the VF750 hasn’t broken you yet? I think if you were to be honest with yourself it was clear from the outset that it would be a rather large mountain to climb. Keep it shiny side up in the meantime. 👍
@memybikeni99312 ай бұрын
So I don’t know of any study that shows the direction of the clip makes a difference, but it’ll be coming off anyway, so no matter. When I bought the VF750 I didn’t know the extent of the issues. Bought it as a runner, it wasn’t, replaced the starter got it running, then discovered low compression and coolant in the crank case, but I’m getting there. Just cleaning up the cases at present then assessing what I need.