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@davidwilliamson9162 2 сағат бұрын
The weeking off could actually be ditching up as 2 strokes tend to make more power the leaner they are 👍❤️
@retromechanicalengineer 2 сағат бұрын
@@davidwilliamson9162 the carb body was quite worn around the slide to be fair, the air screw is almost fully in to get it anywhere near rich enough.
@LarryBees 4 сағат бұрын
good ride Dean ..54 years since I last rode my D175
@retromechanicalengineer 4 сағат бұрын
@@LarryBees thanks Larry.
@carlwilson1772 Күн бұрын
Excellent video, so good to see the Bantam out and about. Amazing to think of you riding it, given our history with those bikes. Great to see Cholsey again.
@retromechanicalengineer Күн бұрын
Yes, it's been quite the journey. It fair old rips along, I can see why Grandad liked his so much.
@petermckee1061 Күн бұрын
Many thanks for the ride, Dean. Lovely to be out in the country. Cheers, Peter.
@retromechanicalengineer Күн бұрын
@@petermckee1061 You're welcome Peter.
@MrFactotum Күн бұрын
Enjoyed the ride Dean nice one👍👍👍👍👍👍 regards Kev
@retromechanicalengineer Күн бұрын
@@MrFactotum Cheers Kev
@cainbeeping8480 Күн бұрын
Oh and you road on the wrong side of the road the hole time LOL.
@retromechanicalengineer Күн бұрын
@@cainbeeping8480 I'm a dangerous man!
@cainbeeping8480 Күн бұрын
Well you can ride LOL. She sounds good. Is that one. 1 down 3 up ? And what year is she?
@retromechanicalengineer Күн бұрын
@@cainbeeping8480 Hey Cain, thanks. I'll do a proper ride out at some stage, I think I'll bite the bullet and shell out for a new carburettor. The bike only has three gears, one down, two up. It's a 1966 but the engine is from a 1965 bike. Best wishes, Dean.
@InTheShedUK Күн бұрын
That farm track looks about as good as most of Norfolk's main roads!
@retromechanicalengineer Күн бұрын
@@InTheShedUK Oxfordshire roads are just about as bad Ian. I'm lucky to have a few small lanes and tracks nearby to test my bikes without getting involved with traffic. Best wishes, Dean.
@TweedsGarage Күн бұрын
I wouldn't stand for that 2nd gear nonsense 😁😉
@retromechanicalengineer Күн бұрын
@@TweedsGarage it's annoying, but just needs the lever moving hopefully. It had a new return spring so all should be well. The carburation is more of an issue, I don't want it overheating. Best wishes, Dean.
@xfire7 Ай бұрын
A word of warning on this kit . If you have to use an adjustable peg spanner holding tool , make sure the pegs aren't damaging the coils . I did and a stator is £114 , but at least they sell all the individual components. Also I recommend buying the removal puller and the holding tool with your order .
@AGEngineering Ай бұрын
Another up vote 'f mill in't corner. Looking forwards to seeing a 'sympathetic' rebuild of the hacksaw. What blades does it use?
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@AGEngineering thanks Ade. I've been thinking about moving the mill for a while, just too bloody lazy to do it I suppose! The saw will be rebuilt rather than restored, I don't want to spend a year on it (but probably will). I've sent you a picture of the saw blades, there were a couple of spare ones in the chip tray. Best wishes, Dean.
@MichaelGodfrey-c8c Ай бұрын
Another interesting video Dean. Regarding the compressor you could put it outside under the window and cover it with a purpose built covering . Kind regards to you your son and family .Mike
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@MichaelGodfrey-c8c Thanks Mike.
@InTheShedUK Ай бұрын
Hi Dean, hope all is good. A separate dirty shed is definitely the way to go, I almost got there once but filled it with bikes instead! I found a chest mount is the best thing for 'ride out' videos, got mine off ebay. Would love to see a video series on the hacksaw machine.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@InTheShedUK thanks Ian. Another shed for bikes.....how will I get this past the domestic authorities...
@InTheShedUK Ай бұрын
@@retromechanicalengineer Good luck with that!
@montana2strokeracer Ай бұрын
Great plan Dean, yes, the corner is a good place for your milling machine, should have plenty of room. I dig the power hacksaw. All old tools are cool.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@montana2strokeracer thanks Dale. Another project...just what I needed! We can't resist, can we?
@philipturner5100 Ай бұрын
Great videos. Why don't you give us an indication of how much the gas bottle setup costs
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@philipturner5100 I will dig out the paperwork.
@router5840 Ай бұрын
If you are building a new shed you should look a Composite Roof Panels I built an extension to my worksop with these,very easy to use cut's out noise never need's any maintenance keeps the workshop warm and use for roof and walls just build onto a steel or wooden frame to attach the sheets. If you can try use a 21inch front and 18 rear Trials and Trail bike's all use this size lots of options in tyres and having used Trial and Trail for well over 50 years the twitching is just an old wives tale on green lanes if you drop in a hole you will soon see a 21 inch is a life saver. You will all ready know do not weld with Propane just stick to brazing heating silver soldering etc welding will end up brittle. A full reno would be nice on the saw and thanks for another enteraining video.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@router5840 great advice, thank you. Noise is a big consideration, need to keep the neighbours compliant. Looks like I have two wheels to do! The saw will be featured. Thanks again, Dean.
@OzBSABantams Ай бұрын
Hi mate.....As "Uncle Michael" said i think putting the Milling machine in the corner is a great idea. Unlike nearly all your subscribers I can close my eyes an visualise being back there. I think if you setup the outside shed as a "dirty" area to include buffing/welding/blasting and move the Oxy set there as well would be an option. This would also help segregate your safety concerns about having gases near the residential dwelling, which is a well fostered concern. We have similar backgrounds, so I'm all for toolboards over toolboxes every day of the week. I have always felt it's far more efficient to have a toolboard rather than "ratting" around in a toolbox looking for tools. The power hacksaw looks like a great purchase............yeah we'd like to see a few episodes of you bringing it back to its former glory. Great concept for a video as well to invite people in to offer advice......
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@OzBSABantams thanks mate. You do have the advantage of actually being in this space, we hadn't really started on the beer by then! I think the shed will become the dirty area, I need to get the parts washer out of the workshop for definite. We are used to shadow boards on the wall, tool boxes for when you go mobile. The saw will be featured in its own series, the people have spoken! Best wishes, Dean.
@CliffsShed Ай бұрын
Really enjoyed that Dean, we all want our space to expand, a TARDIS would be very handy!😁. I love your donkey saw, I think a full series of videos would be useful to "future generations" albeit a bit "niche" and I know filming can add so much time when you want to just get on with it! Anyway bet you can't wait to get your new shed and get it all sorted, trouble is our stuff expands to fill our space! All the best, Cliff.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@CliffsShed thanks, I've really struggled with it this last year, but it's an upheaval to do something about it. You just tend to work around the difficulty. Time for a pause and a good sort out! I will do a series on the saw, thanks for your support. Best wishes, Dean.
@petermckee1061 Ай бұрын
Thanks, Dean, for the workshop tour. The proposed relocations and mods sound excellent. As suggested by @eddieedmondson6159 elsewhere it would be a great idea to house the compressor in the shed. I, for one, would love to see a series on the refurbishment of the saw. Cheers, Peter.
@eddieedmondson6159 Ай бұрын
put your compressor in the shed. Run the air line into the workshop then it will be a lot quieter in your workshop then
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@eddieedmondson6159 that's a good idea Eddie. I only run it during the daytime so it shouldn't upset the neighbours too much.
@carlwilson1772 Ай бұрын
Great video as always. I really like the ideas for your workshop reorganisation. One thing I will say. I think it will be worth your while to make some jack up machine moving beams along the lines of the ones I made. I have a film on them as you know. They make moving any machine to be moved by one person, seamlessly and in absolute safety. You can position your machines anywhere you want, singlehandedly, completely negating the tendency for said machines to attempt to kill you. I was thinking you could get one of those big Keter plastic garden storage boxes and put it under the window outside your workshop. The compressor could go in it and the power and air could go through the wall fairly simply. I like the idea of the big toolboard and loosing one of the roll cabs. You do realise now that I have to buy a flippin' Rapidor right?! On that subject, I definitely want to see the full bifter in terms of the saw restoration or repairs. I do love a bit of machine restoration, as you know.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@carlwilson1772 the general consensus seems to be to show it all. I'll do my best to show as much as I can. I think the machine dollies are a good idea, although the lathe isn't too bad because it lifts off the stand with a block and tackle. There are lots of Rapidors for sale. They are heavy beasts though, best bolted to a pallet to move ship them. Best wishes, Dean.
@cainbeeping8480 Ай бұрын
Sweet on the ride. Can’t wait to see it. See you on the next one
@cainbeeping8480 Ай бұрын
Love the new saw. Show it all. Most of us that watch like all kinds of restoration.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@cainbeeping8480 thanks Cain, the vote is tipping towards a restoration series! Best wishes, Dean.
@carlwilson1772 Ай бұрын
The Rapidor is THE classic British power hacksaw. I'm sure you have an equivalent in the USA.
@philhermetic Ай бұрын
Hi Dean, Thanks for the mention!! the rapidor looks good, it is very similar to the one Paul has at Haxby shed. there really is a lot of variation in designs though, I think mine is late 50's or early sixties and was supplied by Buck and Hickman to Newcastle City Tech college! It features heavily in this weeks video, for all the wrong reasons, there might be some rebushing needed in its future! Your workshop is looking great and I like the plans for the future, I have my large compressor outside in a purpose build block shed, but you could put yours outside in a wooden box lined with insulation to cut the noise. Having my small compressor in the workshop is a noisy nuisance! Phil Whitley My week this week on KZbin!
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@philhermetic thanks Phil and you are welcome. I enjoy your channel. Thanks for the information on the Rapidor, I'm hoping to get it going quite soon. Best wishes, Dean.
@BritanniaMotorcycles Ай бұрын
Uncle Michael here. Mill in the corner is the way to go, body tucks away and the table has lots of travel for a small footprint. The hacksaw is a great buy and you will love being able to stick a big sawing job in and then walking away. BUT, first you must get a flat hat.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@BritanniaMotorcycles I was hoping you would watch! Thanks for confirming my plan with the mill. I have a flat cap but it's too nice for the workshop. Perhaps I need to get another? Best wishes, Dean.
@LarryBees Ай бұрын
Good tour Dean (you never waffle!) All the best on your rearrangement of the workshop +new shed. We would find in interesting to see you restore your new saw.😊😊
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@LarryBees Thanks very much Larry. Best wishes, Dean.
@cainbeeping8480 Ай бұрын
Here
@markrainford1219 Ай бұрын
Really don't understand why people pee their pants over 0.5°C temp rise over fifty years, when we get twenty degree swings in twenty-four hours!
@MichaelGodfrey-c8c Ай бұрын
Well done Dean I had to laugh seeing you kick the thing over .It reminded me of trying to start my D1 following a rebuild my leg is still aching . Go and have a lie down you deserve it . Brilliant series regards Mike
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@MichaelGodfrey-c8c thanks Mike. I don't recommend the standing on a stool method!
@paulhewitt1488 Ай бұрын
Pat on the back time Dean, you’ve put a lot of time and effort into this build and I’m sure Peter will be overjoyed with the result. This has been a great series of videos showcasing you meticulous attention to detail and a true passion for these older bikes. 👍👍
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@paulhewitt1488 thanks Paul, they are worth saving.
@OzBSABantams Ай бұрын
And you should be happy! You've done a great job mate and I'm sure the customer will be happy.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@OzBSABantams thanks Bones, I'm happy with it. It sounds good and strong.
@montana2strokeracer Ай бұрын
Smoke.....I love it. Nice work Dean, I never saw the spark, but it's obvious it's there. Hey next time back the camera out so we can see what position you were in during the crank. Lol
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@montana2strokeracer thanks Dale. Nobody needed to see the sketchy kicking position! I thought it turned out quite like one of your 'will it run' videos. You are an influencer! Best wishes, Dean.
@carlwilson1772 Ай бұрын
Its alive...its alive...ITS ALIVE!!!
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@carlwilson1772 SEDAGIVE?
@TweedsGarage Ай бұрын
Well done Sir sounds good and congratulations on not causing yourself a mischief 😂
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@TweedsGarage thanks very much Tweedy, got to love a bit of Bantics!
@petermckee1061 Ай бұрын
Great stuff! Never in doubt! Cheers, Peter.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@petermckee1061 thanks Peter
@SyreshamPBS Ай бұрын
Smash the like button 😍 What a moment!!! All those years under the blue sheet and it lives again! 🎉 Really great job Dean, I knew from the beginning that it was in good hands so thanks very much 👌👍💪 Now about that frame....
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@SyreshamPBS I was so pleased when it fired up, sounds very good too. The camera mic doesn't really do it justice. We need to make a plan to reunite it with the bike! Best wishes, Dean.
@cainbeeping8480 Ай бұрын
Great job brother. My little Hondas sound a bubble maker with no muffler. Glad to see her live again.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@cainbeeping8480 thanks brother
@cainbeeping8480 Ай бұрын
No we didn’t see the spark.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@cainbeeping8480 that's a pity. The camera probably isn't quite good enough.
@cainbeeping8480 Ай бұрын
Why champion plug ? We use NGK in our old Japanese bikes.
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@cainbeeping8480 it's what they had originally Cain.
@cainbeeping8480 Ай бұрын
@@retromechanicalengineer okay. 👍
@AGEngineering Ай бұрын
Great job, fantastic to hear it running, love the lever action throttle control 😂
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
@@AGEngineering thanks Ade, it's a new mod!
@alanbrown1563 Ай бұрын
Nice work dean I'm sure Peter will be chuffed with it .
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
Cheers Alan, I think it will serve him well for a good while.
@philarbon7817 Ай бұрын
Nice 1 dean ,it has life 👌
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
It certainly does Phil, I was very pleased.
@LarryBees Ай бұрын
Nice one Dean !!.Super bench test. I loved my B175. ( ORS197H )I passed my test on . I wish I still had it . I still have the owners manual. Keep up the good work .👍👍
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
Cheers Larry! Looks like your bike was last on the road in 1982, still on the DVLA database. It's out there, somewhere...... Best wishes, Dean.
@MrFactotum Ай бұрын
Luvely Jubley Dean winner winner chicken dinner👍👍👍👍👍👍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍🏍 another one saved see you next time atb Kev
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
That's what it's all about Kev, Cheers!
@philhermetic Ай бұрын
She lives! well done dean! Phil
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
Cheers Phil.
@InTheShedUK Ай бұрын
Looks like one of the crazy antics I would get up to!
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
Standing on a stool, holding onto the roof beams and kicking over a motorbike engine. We ought to know better at our age! Best wishes, Dean.
@nigelmoth1081 Ай бұрын
It lives !......nice job all round
@retromechanicalengineer Ай бұрын
Thanks Nigel!