Fixing the kickstarter on the SR500
14:07
Berlin life update (Motovlog)
9:35
7 жыл бұрын
DGR 2016 - Berlin ride (Motovlog)
10:40
Disassembling an SR500 engine
17:01
8 жыл бұрын
SR500 Engine dismount
18:25
8 жыл бұрын
1980 BMW R80 Café Racer (Interview)
4:31
This is what I've been up to
9:47
8 жыл бұрын
Bonus video - Exhaust Heat Wrap!
11:36
Part 10 - FINISHED! (Motovlog)
5:27
8 жыл бұрын
Пікірлер
@ClassicRider
@ClassicRider 6 ай бұрын
NIce name "Isabella" - I run Pods on one 1981 CB750 I call Babe, and with an Airbox on my 79 CB750. Hey my wife also just got her certification State Side. About a bike, originally we got her a Honda rebel 250 CC to train with. Now I have restored the 1981 CB750 that came with PODS. Btw: Just rebuilt the Carbs. They have a vacuum intake and another air duct that can get inadvertently covered by the Pod when connected. I saw a vid ( noted below) where this was accounted for. Im also running richer main jets. She is like a rocket sled - My wife has been training on her at top speed of 40 mph. Slow Speed maneuvers I focus on mostly with her for now - As far as performance difference, my 1979 is stock except for the headers . It has an air box. - with out a full face helmet, your face will peel back under acceleration. The helmet has to be on tight or it will want to leap off. I already rebuilt the 79's carbs a few years back. But if going to a richer jet, I know now how to account for the vacuum and airduct requirements for the Pods if wanting to opt for them - She is at about 80-85 hp now. I figure 90-95 if making that mod - also the stock exhaust was about 60 lbs. The Headers 10 lbs. About experts working on your bike - I found best practices is to be your own mechanic. About being an expert - there is no reason in about two days you could'nt be Isabella's Expert - IMPORTANT - Mixtures will never work if the pods block vacuum ducts ext. ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJKZlZV-brKjqMU ) My idle jets on Babe were a 68 and now are 102's
@pablocarballeira4443
@pablocarballeira4443 10 ай бұрын
You are talking about carbs but there are injector bikes bro,they adjust the mix themselves,and we change it for sound not for power
@Substereomusic
@Substereomusic 10 ай бұрын
1- Injection bikes need to be re-mapped, they don't just magically adjust. 2- The sound difference is neglegable. AirPods don't make an exhaust sound. You do you though. Good luck on your bike.
@Substereomusic
@Substereomusic 10 ай бұрын
"If you're increasing airflow into the engine by installing pod air filters, this can significantly impact the air/fuel mixture and may require remapping the fuel injection system. The increased airflow can create a lean condition, meaning there's more air than the stock fuel mapping accounts for, potentially leading to poor performance and engine damage if not addressed. Remapping the fuel injection system after installing pod air filters allows for adjustments to the fuel delivery to ensure the engine receives the proper air/fuel mixture for optimal performance and reliability. It helps to prevent running too lean, which can cause overheating, detonation, and other issues." There are plenty of resources online that explain this. You don't have to take my word for it. Just look into it :-) I sure you will find something easy to understand online 😊
@pablocarballeira4443
@pablocarballeira4443 9 ай бұрын
@@Substereomusicengine sound not exhaust, de have restricted laws about exhausts,and since I change the filter the bike rises the front wheel xd
@pmacc3557
@pmacc3557 Жыл бұрын
Im Gona watch this series from the beginning. Iv got a 1983 SR 500 and want to upgrade to LED lights and digital speedometer. Hoping i get some wiring info. Mine has no batty(Kickstarter and then power available) but i think the starting may be bad for digital components
@submoto
@submoto Жыл бұрын
I never heard that the starter should be bad for digital components, I would have to look that up. Yeah, I changed my rear bulb and blinkers to LED, but thinking of doing the headlight too. I feel like that would be a brighter and more reliable bet
@pmacc3557
@pmacc3557 Жыл бұрын
Have u retired?
@submoto
@submoto Жыл бұрын
I keep wanting to make more motorcycle videos, but I just never have the time, since I have my head in the band (Substereo). We have a new album coming up next month, and a comic book at some point next year .. exciting times, but tons of work. Also, KZbin decided to demonitize everything I do and they pretty much make sure nobody sees my vids unless I pay them for promo, so if I do make more vids, it would really only be for like 50 views and just for the fun of it ...which I might still do :-) ...some day again
@baliblades
@baliblades Жыл бұрын
Hope all is well. Been a while.
@ForestCounter
@ForestCounter Жыл бұрын
Wait a minute.. I taler jo dansk 😯
@submoto
@submoto Жыл бұрын
Det gør vi 😉
@RogerHarris
@RogerHarris 2 жыл бұрын
If the gudgeon pin is tight, heat can help release it.
@colinoliver3139
@colinoliver3139 2 жыл бұрын
It’s aluminium you thick American half wits
@vladimpaler9274
@vladimpaler9274 2 жыл бұрын
Nice kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ_Ng4GwbZaAfNU
@pmacc3557
@pmacc3557 2 жыл бұрын
Howdy. My 1983 SR500 that I bought last year is a beautiful machine. In 1st 2nd and 3rd gear its a bit clangy ir rattly sound from engine. 4th and 5th gear the sound goes. Is this just the way it us? I'm not sure if the engine was ever opened or overhauled, i guess not. I tried adjust the cam chain but that little bit that's supposed to move in and out whilst engine is running does not. Any ideas? Also, I'd like as a winter project to overhaul the engine, can you recommend a kit? PS; I also adjusted the valve clearance/ensured they are correct.
@christopherangelimmanuelwa8303
@christopherangelimmanuelwa8303 2 жыл бұрын
well, if it's a ticking sound, it could be your rocker arm, They just get worn. But in that case you would be hearing it in all gears. Have you had a look at the gear discs? sometimes they also need replacing.
@pmacc3557
@pmacc3557 2 жыл бұрын
@@christopherangelimmanuelwa8303 hi and thanks. Gear discs, you mean the gear cigs inside? Iv not opened engine yet
@christopherangelimmanuelwa8303
@christopherangelimmanuelwa8303 2 жыл бұрын
@@pmacc3557 watch this from about 11:00 :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4O4aHmlqrJjkJI
@christopherangelimmanuelwa8303
@christopherangelimmanuelwa8303 2 жыл бұрын
forgot to add the link haha. but it's there now
@submoto
@submoto 2 жыл бұрын
@@pmacc3557 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4O4aHmlqrJjkJI at 11 minutes
@Aciecarter238
@Aciecarter238 2 жыл бұрын
Juat found your channel. An I agree I have a 82 kz 305 I'm fixing for my wife an the pods have been nothing but trouble. Even without the pods the plugs are black an Rich. But I'll get there
@jm-ve8ry
@jm-ve8ry 2 жыл бұрын
It's so simple to restrict the pod filter airflow to match the Airbox flow, just do it.
@bystander_1
@bystander_1 2 жыл бұрын
more whore power at 5:50
@drdrew3
@drdrew3 2 жыл бұрын
There is now so much overlap in the designs of these bikes that narrowly categorizing them is pointless… Build what you like. Ride what you like. Call it whatever you like. Just don’t call it a “brat-tracker”
@submoto
@submoto 2 жыл бұрын
True. Times have changed since I made this video
@doomfang7723
@doomfang7723 2 жыл бұрын
Amazon sells Rainsocks for the cone filters
@pathetic_bot9476
@pathetic_bot9476 2 жыл бұрын
Bought 3 filters for $15 couldn't get them to run good at all, then bought 3 that were 15$ each and it ran lean, I put some socks over them and a little electrical tape and my bike runs great
@gummitarzan8545
@gummitarzan8545 2 жыл бұрын
this is all about pollution huh??😂😂
@gummitarzan8545
@gummitarzan8545 2 жыл бұрын
very sustainable to throw away fully usable bikes
@mfs5493
@mfs5493 3 жыл бұрын
Endless unnecessary talking. Think. plan, write, edit and abbreviate.
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback. Much appreciated. I can recommend you go to Ichiban Moto. He will have better videos for sure 😉
@pmacc3557
@pmacc3557 3 жыл бұрын
ok no need to answer my question on your other vid. its an sr 500 - it started very easy
@Expungement-s
@Expungement-s 3 жыл бұрын
6 year bike mechanic here. This guy doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. He says DON"T use pod filters on carbureted bikes because it will run lean. First of all you can easily rejet the fuel/air mixture so it isn't too rich or lean. You should also NOT run pod filters on CV carburetors it never works well. Pod filters work great on slide carburetors with proper jetting. Please don't listen to this guy, he's coming from zero experience with pod filters
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input Chad, although I'm right here. You can also just tell me 😀 Ok.. fair enough. But as I also said in the video, if you have a badass mechanic like yourself to help you then it's doable. Just like they do for racing. My point is based on speaking with my mechanics who, like yourself, are also very experimental and likewise have strong opinions. In regards to the CV carbs, what they explained is that the whole point with the invention of vacuum carbs was before the invention of fuel injection, where the idea was to mitigate the effects of varying air pressure as a result of altitude variation (like riding through mountains). For this reason the air box creates a micro-climate, which evens that out and allows for mountain riding a varying external climates. PLEASE do tell me if what they told me is wrong. I also said it's easier done on a flat slide. In fact my most recent bike has a flat slide (TM36) and a pod. That's how it came when I bought it. As a result, the engine had run too hot which expanded the cylinder and was burning oil. I had to have it bored out. So the previous owner mounted a pod, he simply looked at the plug colors (probably only on the idle stage color, since as you know, each stage will burn differently) and he effectively ruined the engine. I chose to keep the pod, but I had a team of mechanics to look at it, who had it on a Dyno three times. I have now ridden like this for about 5 years. There is NO performance enhancement (as documented by the Dyno sheet), and Everytime it rains, she sucks in water. It gets ridiculously dirty from city riding and affects the mixture as a result. Looks damned sexy though. I am considering getting an original filter, just because of the rain and dirt factor. So my point stands. - do it if you have a Dyno and mechs - do it if you have a show bike - do it to race - DON'T do it if you think you can determine mixture from plugs color - DON'T do it if you are a daily commuter. Not worth the headache - CV carbs have a micro-climate system, so using a pod kills that function. Like I said. Please correct me if you feel I am wrong. But please be polite. I'm right here. My name is Chris, and I am always open to good arguments.
@garypalman3806
@garypalman3806 3 жыл бұрын
gave me interest in taking my 1979 engine off the frame. My problem is loss of compression. Ive got everything off the engine but my manual states to open the primary. I saw you with a hand full of wires and I have no idea where those came from. My manual speaks of the kill switch wire as the only thing needing to be released within the primary. Looks like I have to purchase a Spanner. But I'm doing good so far, thanks
@georgecurtis6463
@georgecurtis6463 3 жыл бұрын
I know this is old but the issue of the crud on the valves and piston is just normal. Colors on the valves is also normal. Oil use can come from the oil ring or valve seals.
@georgecurtis6463
@georgecurtis6463 3 жыл бұрын
For metal issues you check the oil filter. If you can see it in the drain pan, it's to late !
@freddieg5080
@freddieg5080 3 жыл бұрын
Depends on how you set it up
@georgecurtis6463
@georgecurtis6463 3 жыл бұрын
Pod, is that what you call a k&n filter ? I put one on my tt500, rode it for 2 weekends, took it off and was floored by the amount of dirt inside. So I tossed it and went back to the stock system. Maybe city riding is alot cleaner.
@georgecurtis6463
@georgecurtis6463 3 жыл бұрын
Many of us bikers dont need a bike that can go 200 mph and go from 0 to 60 in 1 second. For me it has the looks, the decent power, the great sound, on and on. I had my sr all over the place including calif freeways and it never lacked. Oh, yea, it's also a very basic and simple bike, perfect.
@georgecurtis6463
@georgecurtis6463 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet ! On my 77 tt500 I put on a blooey pipe. Man, everytime I started it and rode it I would get a mental hard on. Now to soon hopefully start on my 80 sr500. Just been sitting for over 2t years. Should be easy. I'm now a paraplegic so I'll never ride it but I can hear it and feel the vibration.
@cht5086
@cht5086 3 жыл бұрын
Sweeeeeden 🇸🇪, Hi from Canada🇨🇦, My sister is Swedish; I am Canadian, and today we talked about the differences between a Cafe racer, a brat and a tracker. Hahaha
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Well I have gotten some heat for this vid, but I get that times change and that there are many different opinions out there. Hope you have good riding weather in Canada :-)
@cht5086
@cht5086 3 жыл бұрын
@@submoto 🇨🇦🇸🇪🇩🇰❤️ It is the same as in Europe this year the weather actually, sometimes hot and sunny, sometimes showers. When I talk with my father and when he says there is rain, I know here would be rain soon, or sometimes it is in reverse.
@cht5086
@cht5086 3 жыл бұрын
@@submoto My parents and my brother and other families live in Kopenhagen. Lol Your videos are fantastic, buddy. Thanks.
@cristianjosue6356
@cristianjosue6356 3 жыл бұрын
Una pregunta como reguló mi carburador gracias
@fatboy420316
@fatboy420316 3 жыл бұрын
I like and unsubscribed 9:45 that was awesome so the good news from God lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@danielserup3873
@danielserup3873 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Video!! Had the exact same problem with my SR a couple weeks ago. The part broke the exact same place. Must be a weak point of the model.
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
oh wow. I had no idea. Well, let's hope this holds up a few more years :-p
@El-Mariachi-Classics
@El-Mariachi-Classics 3 жыл бұрын
Andersen Nimbus in Brøndby is a great mechanic in CPH! Works with Old bikes only. Did an amazing job on my GS450 1981
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
Fedt, tak :-)
@aqeelahmed2441
@aqeelahmed2441 3 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow i was going to change my airbox with Foam filter, but still confused I have Yamaha Enduro 1982 and i have changed my engine which is MTR 125cc with 5 gears, i have no problem with an airbox but i have no space for a battery could you please help me can i change that box with foam filter i dont know the type of my carb but there is a number mention is Pz26
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
oh w´man, I would recommend you just get a smaller battery. There are some amazing small lithium or Gel ones available. I have a lithium battery myself. I would try to keep the airbox if you can, and if you have no problem with it
@aqeelahmed2441
@aqeelahmed2441 3 жыл бұрын
​@@submoto Thank you! sure i'll keep the airbox and will put the battery in a side box
@Hernandez9699
@Hernandez9699 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Sprichst du fließend deutsch? Wie groß bist du? Überlege mir auch eine SR500 zu kaufen 😅
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
hehe.. Ich würde nicht fließend sagen, aber gut genug, um durchzukommen. Ich bin 1,80, aber ich habe ziemlich kurze Beine. Die SR500 Der SR500 hat eine bequeme Höhe, aber ich habe mein Gabel abgesenkt und mein Sitz ist custom und sehr dünn, was mir sehr geholfen hat.
@hodaka1000
@hodaka1000 3 жыл бұрын
It's called a "ratchet wheel GUIDE" # 583-15674-00 Whenever you change the oil always remove the sump plate under the motor and clean the wire mess screen that sits in the sump plate This is where you will find broken pieces and shavings Sometimes the front brake may bind because the forks are misaligned Check the disc is near the centre of the slot in the brake caliper If not you may have to spread the forks sightly on the adjustable side of the axle
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for the info! 🙂 You're absolutely right. I got my front brake fixed in the end, just before I rode back to Germany :-)
@LeonePieraccioni
@LeonePieraccioni 3 жыл бұрын
I have a question. Some videos ago you said that a Battery Eliminator would solve a lot of your problems, as much as reduce a lot of space. It does in fact look really neat, but you also said that the problem would be that the clock and other long term electronics would be bugged without a real battery. How did that turn out in the end? Does the eliminator keep minimum charge anyway? Any info would be appreciated! Love this playlist anyway, I'd really like to find as many people as you do with this passion <3
@subtalksbysubstereo9420
@subtalksbysubstereo9420 3 жыл бұрын
the eliminator is really cool. there are a lot of options out there. but when the bike is off, there is no power. If you have analogue gear, then it's not a problem. Many countries require you to be able to turn on the light when the engine is off, so if this is the case in Italy, you may not get through the inspection. Another option is just to get a cheap gel battery. it will undoubtedly die, but will then function similarly to an eliminator. I currently have a battery in mine. It's not much bigger than a wallet and costs 10€. When it dies, I'll just get a new one
@subtalksbysubstereo9420
@subtalksbysubstereo9420 3 жыл бұрын
and sorry I had to answer from a different channel, I am currently uploading and can't switch channels :-p Submoto here though
@periklis1994ify
@periklis1994ify 3 жыл бұрын
dude we live very close in CPH as I can see from the video, I am a big fan of SR 500
@subtalksbysubstereo9420
@subtalksbysubstereo9420 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's a while ago. I am currently in Germany :-)
@LeonePieraccioni
@LeonePieraccioni 3 жыл бұрын
Hi man, I know it's a long time since your series, but I'm watching it now and I really like it! Where do you buy your stuff? Cheers from Italy!
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I got a lot of my stuff ta wrench monkees and Jedi :-) kickstarter and caferacerwebshop also has tons of great stuff :-)
@LeonePieraccioni
@LeonePieraccioni 3 жыл бұрын
@@submoto thanks a lot, gonna check em out! I recently bought a 2016 SR400 in pretty bad shape and I'm fixing it by myself (learning by messing up as u say). Keep it up!!
@EdOfTheNorth
@EdOfTheNorth 3 жыл бұрын
Gators made in Asia are all made of a vinyl compound, not rubber. Priced at 20 dollars a pair maximum. If you pay more than that you are not a wise shopper because they are all made of the same material. English gators are made of rubber. Priced at 30 dollars a pair they will last 50+ years. WD-40 eats vinyl and dries out rubber, thus degrading rubber. Install dry and leave em dry. Silicone is not advised if you desire longevity. Soap and water and perhaps some Tire Shine in a pinch for stains.
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks! I had no idea :-)
@bobbynate4271
@bobbynate4271 3 жыл бұрын
Man this was bold thanks for doing this video. The one thing about all these styles I enjoy is form fallows fiction. Example Cafe racer/BRAT=road racing Tracker= flat track/board racing Scrambler= dualsport/Enduro All can be rat or plush. All pay homage to particular movements that have earned a place, in history. So I personally prefer to categorize them by their use, in respect to each discipline. But hey when you build it you're entitled to call it what you want. Please keep building these things and share. 👍
@Gabriel1237
@Gabriel1237 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Submit, great videos. 👍 I just purchased a 1978 yamaha sr500 myself. I'm working on restoring it as it's in bad shape. I have a question. Does the oil run through the frame of the motorcycle? I see that many yamaha sr500 have a gauge on the top of the bike connected to the frame from what it looks like. It right where the has tank is located. Is this correct?
@submoto
@submoto 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome good luck on the build. Yes! It absolutely does :-)
@georgecurtis6463
@georgecurtis6463 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the 500 has a dry sump system. So the oil is contained in the front down tube. You can see the small drain plug.
@rupammedhi9943
@rupammedhi9943 4 жыл бұрын
Gaters are made of rubber.. they flex million times and also they have to go through the wrath of temparature, strain, dust, water, and mud during their service life.. U can go for synthetic rubber.. bt i think they wont protect your oil seal better than the rubber as they wont be as much flexible than rubber.. so if love your suspension then always put a gator on.. Gater is not intended to increase cosmetic of your bike..
@Jonakkk
@Jonakkk 4 жыл бұрын
Herou punakon . Naked street bike buror gaiter logale kene hobo hhe
@charliegutierrez8728
@charliegutierrez8728 4 жыл бұрын
You got it all rong bro its not that we dont want you to know, its that it took us plenty of time to do it right and we are a special breed of people we are very particular when it comes to getting a awesome paint job done. We love are work.
@gummitarzan8545
@gummitarzan8545 4 жыл бұрын
to anyone watching this to fix their sr... find another video, so much false info and important stuff that gets left out.
@submoto
@submoto 4 жыл бұрын
Please do tell. Fortæl fortæl! Keyboard mechanics are the best! I will make sure to relay your info to the mechanic shop where I got this done. I am sure they would benefit from your wisdom.
@gummitarzan8545
@gummitarzan8545 4 жыл бұрын
@@submoto didnt mean to offend you. im sure you are a professional mechanic and all that stuff. have fun on your sr amigo, when the summer comes back that is...
@submoto
@submoto 4 жыл бұрын
@@gummitarzan8545 I am not, but he is. One of the best in town.
@yokakeshinowakane
@yokakeshinowakane 4 жыл бұрын
In Thailand you park on the freakin sidewalk!
@magicdaveable
@magicdaveable 4 жыл бұрын
Screwdriver on mating surfaces? Get a bigger rubber mallet. Geeze. Come on guys. Whenever you remove the head(not header) Always reseat the valves. When clicking on this video I did not realize you were rookies. It's Burned Oil.
@fabiopunk1661
@fabiopunk1661 4 жыл бұрын
The air filter BOX plays and essential role in providing the correct performance at the right rpm, thus making the bike drivable. With a proper design of the box, one reduces intake noise and tunes the pressure waves at intake for a certain rpm rance, so that combustion chamber is optimally field - for THAT rpm range. Optimal means also considering fuel consumption.