I used to grind my valves in with a drill 50 years ago.

yet another enjoyable upload Tim - coming along nicely. saw one of these in real life on Sunday - a bit small for me at 34in inside leg but still a lovely machine

Never lap a valve in with a drill they have to be lapped half a turn each way!

great job

You are right if you're not happy with something don't leave it.👍

Great workmanship.......totally agree that if you're not happy with something.......STOP! Think about it, diagnose the problem, fix it and only then, move on. Good practise.......it'll be worth every minute you spent on that build in the end.

I had a Honda CB400 F2 in the 80's and loved it. Awesome job sir 👍😀

You are a true back street mechanic hero. The bike looks lovely. I have had 2 CX 500's over the years. Both of which I did a complete engine rebuild . Your method of operation is the same as I have been employing since 1987 . Bin the king and queen seat. And that horrible rack. Thank you for producing this video

Awesome progress, she's gonna purr soon!! Keep posting Tim, and good luck!

Always entertaining and informative. Cheers Tim .😆

Nice Bike mate.👍

Top Bloke.😁👏

I ride a xl185s I love it good job sir 😊

Great progress so far, glad you spotted the missing O rings before fitting the barrels, reckon you might have sworn just a bit. 😀 Even the genius Allen Millyard nearly put the crankshaft in the wrong way round on the latest build, the Norton Nemesis V8!

I can imagine it was a bit of a pig getting those barrels down, well edited though...you could have had us over with saying it was a breeze 😂 Getting there mate, looking good for getting that beast firing very soon! Can't wait. Very inspiring content Tim, I'm glad I found you on YT...and ur a true grit Brit 😊

Please never stop making these videos. Very useful, interesting and entertaining. Love them mate. Ross Northern Ireland

Wonderful brother! Very nice hobby and great skills 👍

Omg my first motorcycle. I was 16. Now 76. Never seen this configuration. Rear swing arm no dampers. 2gears set off n bit faster. I put bigger sprocket on cud do 55mph. Honda not exist.this took me all over,all weathers. I had grey long seat. Could do two riders ,had rear pegs. but hills where I lived were a pest. Oh my, memories. Crankshaft seals n bearings iffy.clutch shot.rebuilt Bradford place. They burgled soon after and moved. Re bored cos groove in cylinder, sorted seals much better. My oh my. Who ever gets it pls look after it.

Excellent video and work you did on the Honda bike !!

Keep on going lad! It's really coming together, I'm well jealous! 😊 Can't wait for the engine build!

Love these Tim, keep em coming☺️

well done

Great haul well do mate.👍

I owned roughly 30 of these use to buy and sell spares for the couriers but a balance box and a set of pipes make look and run better Motad s were only a quick fix

Yeah man!!! You are legend!

Let’s go!

I use vice grips when all is lost, when they don't work I will use a chisel and hammer. Usually they will shock a screw loose, then replace with new hardware using antiseize. It's kinda crude but it works, especially if you can't use heat in the area. I just bought a 1977 400f to replace the one I had years ago ...so here I go again...

really enjoyed this.i had one from new and have always regreted selling it.

You'll be reet Tim, the bikes in good hands. Best of luck sourcing the part and either way, it'll be worth it in the end whichever way you go

good luck with sourcing the replacement parts Tim #fingerscrossed

A lot of work but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end.😀

Really enjoy your builds, great vids. May be wrong but 6mm cam bolt torque 5.1.- 8.0 lb ft?

Gonna be a great build. Good on ya Tim.👍

Bandit MK1's are bad boys, also the 1200.

brilliant as ever. Mal

Interesting and entertaining as usual. Cheers Tim.👍

Tim's a legend mate! Wish I had his bikes too!!!

I love this chap, all I think when I hear him talk is I'd love to have a few pints out in a local pub with him. I'd say I'd have pains in my sides from laughing. Absolute legend

Great bikes.......so smooth those engines. Remember these well back in the day, I had a blue one.

Omg! I love it! I want it!

Very inspirational video. Would love to see more of this bike

with you on the Austin Healey!

One of our favourite channels. Good old Tim. Sorry to hear you sold your car we where looking forward the more vids on that. Never mind looking forward to anything you put out mate.👍

Don't drink and ride! .... You might spill some. 🤣 Loved the classic cars, back to my younger days when they didn't all look the same.

This guy needs more likes for his effort . c'mon folks support a good you tuber

A fantastic example of a great British event. Cheers Tim.😊👍

yes brother ... keep them coming . this was a great vlog/video

Great to meet you and see the bike at Lymm Transport festival this weekend! Keep up the good work.

Good to meet you today in Lymm! (Wendy, wife & Nick)

Yeah man! Amazing place you got there.