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@benhutton8248 3 күн бұрын
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@davidmarvindelacruz 4 күн бұрын
New subscriber, had my stator go out in my GL500 a few months ago. Got quoted 1k just to even get started on it. Finally decided to just do it myself. Thanks for your videos! Took the tank off just now, going to do a little bit everyday.
@UrbanMonkTV 3 күн бұрын
@@davidmarvindelacruz Enjoy the journey and thanks for watching!
@paulparkin3052 4 күн бұрын
Hi brilliant video, have you painted engine caseings on your bike it looks like factory finish 👍 thanks Paul
@UrbanMonkTV 4 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! Yes I painted the entire engine with VHT paint. Looks great but is not as fuel resistant as original so fuel leaks from carbs (which can happen from time to time on these old bikes) require some touch up.
@paulparkin3052 3 күн бұрын
@UrbanMonkTV brilliant thank you so much for your reply 😊
@leogray146 5 күн бұрын
You could have hit the threads on that boat just a little bit with a grinder and it would have went right on
@UrbanMonkTV 5 күн бұрын
@@leogray146 I suppose you're correct but it would have taken a lot of grinding as that threaded rod was pretty long. There was something about having to modify it right out of the box that I was settling with, at the time. I've since changed many tires using simple tire irons and haven't looked back. Thanks for watching.
@leogray146 5 күн бұрын
The one I have it's only threaded on either end about 3 in or so so I just knocked a threads back with a bench grinder it took less than 2 minutes and there's enough thread there still to screw the nut on they're just kind of flat and they look like acme threads now
@SailingWanakita 5 күн бұрын
Does anyone know what the torque specs are on the head studs?
@UrbanMonkTV 5 күн бұрын
I do! Between 16.5 and 19.5 lb/ft (2.3-2.7 kg/m). You will also need the order for tightening them. That (and these torque specs) can be found on page 55 of the service manual. The tightening order is shown in Figure 2-168 on the same page. You can download the service manual on the resources page of my website. Thank you for watching!
@carlosmendez-pm2us 6 күн бұрын
Gracias por este aporte de mucha ayuda.
@UrbanMonkTV 6 күн бұрын
@@carlosmendez-pm2us ¡Gracias por mirar!
@EtanRowleS 8 күн бұрын
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@kawa1978 10 күн бұрын
I am rebuilding a 1978 gs1000 and trying to get the carbon off the combustion chambers and valve seats but worrying I will damage with metal brush. What did you use looks like a metal brush what ever you did worked cause the bikes sounds great.
@UrbanMonkTV 8 күн бұрын
@@kawa1978 I used a plastic bristle brush as well as a brass wire brush and carb cleaner and/or kerosene. I just stayed away from stainless wire brushes for that. Thanks for watching!
@kawa1978 8 күн бұрын
Thank You for the help.
@kawa1978 12 күн бұрын
Are the rings standard size for that bike and where did you get them.
@UrbanMonkTV 12 күн бұрын
@@kawa1978 You know, it's been so long I don't remember what size I ordered but I do know I ordered them from cruisinimage.com and that they do sell standard and oversized rings for the GS. Thanks for watching!
@UrbanMonkTV 11 күн бұрын
I see my memory failed me again. It's not .com, it's .net
@yertelt5570 15 күн бұрын
I don't think HF even sells the motorcycle adapter anymore. I picked up the bead breaker the other day and I didn't see them in the store and I didn't see it on the website either. I looked at the tire changer because it was actually less expensive than the bead breaker, but it didn't say specifically if it would work for motorcycle tires or not. Glad I decided to go with the bead breaker. I believe '02-'07 Harley touring bikes had 1" axles, but for my 2010 Road King it's 25mm or about .98", so it still wouldn't work for Harley's either.
@UrbanMonkTV 15 күн бұрын
@@yertelt5570 Interesting. I have to think they saw a lot returned, like mine. If I were the product manager I would cut it from the offerings before it dragged down my P&L any more. Or redesign to actually provide value to customers so they don't come back. Thanks for watching!
@ivanessasanchez2740 16 күн бұрын
Hello! Do you know where can I buy the battery??
@UrbanMonkTV 16 күн бұрын
@@ivanessasanchez2740 I haven't looked for replacements yet but I'd start with eBay.
@domib3873 19 күн бұрын
So the rivet pin fits down inside the rod on the tool that your twisting ??
@UrbanMonkTV 19 күн бұрын
@@domib3873 Yes. The tool has two threaded "rods" as you say. The outer rod is hollow and the tip of it surrounds the rivet with a little room for expansion. The inner "rod" threads inside the outer and acts like a slow hammer, flaring the rivet. Hope that makes sense and is helpful.
@domib3873 19 күн бұрын
@UrbanMonkTV thanks just ordered the same one off ebay just now never knew this tool existed much better then shaving the head off the pin and beating it out with a hammer and a punch 👍
@martincowan9375 20 күн бұрын
ROTELLA t6 FULL SYNTHETIC IS jASO RATED FOR BIKES.. iT'S EVEN GOT A BIKE ON THE FRONT LABEL..
@UrbanMonkTV 20 күн бұрын
@@martincowan9375 Yes. Though T4 doesn't have the image of a bike, it too is JASO MA-2 rated. Thanks for watching!
@RaymondLOMELIN-h8d 20 күн бұрын
How much is eco scooter
@UrbanMonkTV 20 күн бұрын
@@RaymondLOMELIN-h8d I bought two during holiday season so sales were on. I paid $300 each with basket. Thanks for watching!
@PMitchell106 21 күн бұрын
3:12 Tip 1) Don't lift the rear end before getting the front sprocket loose. 6:56 Tip 2) Grind off the rivets of the master link before using the chain breaker. 10:43 Tip 3) Measure the pin diameter before flaring. 13:08 Tip 4) Flare with both threaded parts of the tool. 14:42 Tip 5) You can get a discount code in the description.
@UrbanMonkTV 21 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@davidgearardo1788 23 күн бұрын
I commented before the Ohio statement, oof yes every Michigander knows to ease up in OH lol
@UrbanMonkTV 23 күн бұрын
@@davidgearardo1788 Thanks for watching!
@davidgearardo1788 23 күн бұрын
Pronounced soo saint marie, not salt. A lot of people make that mistake so no shade on you lol, I’m thinking about a vstrom as my next bike and stumbled on your videos and have been binging them as of late. You hit my home state of Michigan, then went to proud lake , I grew up playing baseball there. Lives about 5 miles from there. I’m in GA now. I think I’m sold on the Strom. 👍🏻
@UrbanMonkTV 23 күн бұрын
@@davidgearardo1788 I learned of my mispronunciation sometime after my trip and have since began studying some French. Wish I could go back and change how I pronounced it then, but it's not to be. One of my daughters is attending school in GA now so I've been visiting there more lately and I like it. Beautiful state - what I've seen of it anyway. I now have 93k miles on my Strom and it is still running great. I love it. Can't find any reason to part with it.
@ericmartinez4053 Ай бұрын
Part FIFTEEN?
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
Yes, 15 of 20 videos I did on that CX500 project. Thanks for watching.
@oldjarhead386 Ай бұрын
I played this game. Get a digital unit. No games. Sync in a just a few minutes with no games. You’ll never get factory specs with cheap analog gauges.
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@oldjarhead386 Thanks for watching.
@Grymber Ай бұрын
Hello man! I'm Emiliano from Italy. I just inherited a beautiful 2002 vstrom dl 1000. It had been standing still for at least 10 years, ofc found in a pitiful state. It's a bike that I really care about and thanks to your videos and your ease of explanations I was able to take the first steps to get my vstrom back again! I really want to say: thank you for your amazing work. Next time I'll buy you a beer. GRAZIE!
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@Grymber Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy your Strom! They're wonderful machines. I visited Italy last summer and saw a few V-Stroms parked on the streets. Wished I had had had mine with me on that trip to ride the beautiful roads you have there. Maybe next time. Greetings from LA!
@virtualreality512 Ай бұрын
How long did your fully charged battery last doing your 10 mile ride?
@virtualreality512 Ай бұрын
I brought this scooter last year. I have the white one. I fully charge the battery and only get 45 min of riding time and just under 2 miles. I rode it about 10 times and it's the same each time. The weight I put on the bike is within the limit. I got a 2 year coverage policy and they suggested I need a new battery. I hope it is the solution. Please make a video on how to remove the rear tire for repair. Good video!!! 😊
@timbarnett3898 Ай бұрын
Question: on this sync test, should all vaccume hoses be exactly same length!
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@timbarnett3898 No need for the tube lengths to be the same. Under the configuration I show in this video, all the space within all 4 tubes is essentially 1 space. The vacuum within a space is the same everywhere in that space. Thanks again for watching.
@timbarnett3898 Ай бұрын
Can you plug 1 guage an get a reading. Then connect all 3 other guages to same known cylinder carburetor to check consistency to all gusges?!
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@timbarnett3898 Thanks for watching! Yes, but there's not really a need to "check consistency" since each gauge can be calibrated to match the others. Calibrating would be a little more difficult using the one-at-a-time model you suggest, but it could be done.
@timbarnett3898 Ай бұрын
I have exact gauge qn this is my question, how accurate are these cheap gauges? I have 88' GW i want to carb sync? Thanks!
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@timbarnett3898 If calibrated to each other they are very accurate.
@raselhossen5.0 Ай бұрын
Car Maintenance and Repair Guides
@chrisarsenault4005 Ай бұрын
|The shinko 705s come in radial or bias ply. Bias ply having the higher weight rating but lower speed rating. Cupping can be postponed by raising tire pressure. The max rating is marked on the tire. The tire pressure marked on the swing arm is for legal reasons. running tires at their max pressure or close to it, prevents tire cupping as well as overheating of the tire and aids in its longevity. Urban Monk, you're videos are excellent and loaded with informative content.
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Do you have any concerns about reducing the tire contact patch with higher tire pressures? I was thinking I'd like to try your idea but that popped into my head. I really like the idea of postponing the cupping.
@chrisarsenault4005 Ай бұрын
@@UrbanMonkTV Even a half inflated tire has marginally a tad more of a contact patch, which disappears as speed increases. However, it is under braking that the front tire acquires its scalloped shape. Higher pressures limit the carcass flex in the tire which i turn keeps the heat down and prolongs longevity. Like yourself I have several high mileage bikes and a tire mounter and balancer. I've experimented with motorcycle tires for 25 years. Race bikes run lower pressures because they need to keep heat in the tires. Race tires also last hours not miles. Try maxing out your front tire. if its not your thing, go back to what you are used to. I mean a 705 is so cost effective. We could change them out every 10 thousand miles. I would love to sit and chat about bikes over a coffee. there really is no wrong answer. God speed!
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@chrisarsenault4005 Your explanation makes good sense to me. You live in SoCal area?
@chrisarsenault4005 Ай бұрын
@@UrbanMonkTV Wish I did. I'm way up north in Canada. I have ridden in California pre covid. Beautiful!
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@chrisarsenault4005 Bummer. I was going to take you up on coffee. If you're ever down here or I'm up there let's caffeinate together!
@mr1bienvenu1 Ай бұрын
What oil do you use?
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@mr1bienvenu1 Thanks for watching. I use this oil exclusively... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrFY3p8q69kmLcsi=AMpEDQoael7X6a1N
@succmees639 Ай бұрын
How does this system work though? What does the orange and white do? And what do the black and white ones do?
@FiddlerOnTheRoof2024 Ай бұрын
Someday I want to be able to say My Pool. :D
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@FiddlerOnTheRoof2024 Thanks for watching! I used to feel the same way, but now that the kids are grown I just see it as a money pit. This will certainly be the last pool I own solely by myself. I could see owning one as part of an association making better sense. Just my thoughts.
@tombair1401 Ай бұрын
I have the same set acurate enough smmothed out the idle but not as much as the mecury ones
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@tombair1401 Thanks for watching!
@lobolj53 Ай бұрын
Nice. I have 84,000 on mine. Blown fork seal on it right now, parts coming in next week. That's the only issue it has given me.
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@lobolj53 Thanks for watching! I haven't experienced any trouble with forks yet but I aim to replace fluid soon and figure I may as well replace seals at the same time.
@gerardsanders1668 Ай бұрын
I would like to know if u can tell me about wiring a KZ 750ee engine on the engine stand to get a basic start up before I install the engine in the bike Ignition wires Dana coils Power from the battery to the coils
@jerrydelatorre5977 Ай бұрын
Just came across your vid… great by the way… question, once I install these, do I have to rebalance?
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@jerrydelatorre5977 Thanks for watching! I waited to install mine until I needed to install a new tire. So as a matter of best practice I always rebalance as part of a tire change. If you were to remove and replace the same tire after installing one of these valves I would still recommend rebalancing. Alternatively, if your current tire/wheel is in balance and you have a small scale, you coyld weigh your old rubber valve stem and the new ones and, if they match, in theory you wouldn't have to.
@2018NukNuk Ай бұрын
Hi Urban Monk, How are you doing lately? And the V-strom?
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
I'm fine thank you. Busy with work and family life. The Strom is going strong with 92,000 miles on it now.
@hi0sandiego Ай бұрын
I have the same exact issue with my front Shinko 705 tire with respect to excessive noise at almost the same mileage (16.5k). I was frustrated while trying to figure out if the wheel bearings or the suspension was the problem while ignoring the tire which had a lot of tread left but has cupping issues. Great explanation and video!
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@hi0sandiego I'm glad you found my video helpful! Thank you for watching!
@lotzollectie8052 Ай бұрын
chain
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@aolegario1 Ай бұрын
Why wouldn’t you just put it on prime?
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
Good question. For those models from earlier years before EPA regulated the "prime" function away, that would be a good option. This particular year and beyond, there is no prime setting or functionality. There must be engine vacuum (or another source) to open the valve. Thanks for watching!
@aolegario1 Ай бұрын
@@UrbanMonkTV thanks for replying
@psyleta Ай бұрын
I can't see why is necessary to remove both pins if you want to remove chain ! Is it some hidden trick there also ?
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@psyleta You could remove only one to get the chain off, but only if you can get the outer plate to rotate out of the way. I've found it easier to just take that outer plate off entirely. Thanks for watching!
@ShahAznable Ай бұрын
Hey man what song you use in the intro?
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
@@ShahAznable It's called Smokin' by Jonny Lang and The Big Bang. I co-wrote it with him many years ago. I also perform on the recording. Thanks for watching.
@murraycharters6102 Ай бұрын
I checked my valve clearances for the first time at 53,000 km on my 2017 VStrom 650 XT. Only one intake valve was in the center of the specification , all the other valves were at the bottom of the specification, but still in spec. I put the seven valves in the center of the spec by installing smaller shims. Please note, that the 650 has a different cam system to the 1,000. The 650 is much harder to change shims on because on the 650 one has to remove the cam chain tensioners to get the cams out. Putting the cam chain tensioners back in is a real PITA. You don’t have that problem on the 1,000 engine.
@UrbanMonkTV Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your insights for others to see here and thank you for watching!
@akebratt7157 2 ай бұрын
82 likes for this god video is a shame.
@UrbanMonkTV 2 ай бұрын
@@akebratt7157 Thanks!
@akebratt7157 2 ай бұрын
Best Honda cx500 series ever. Please keep up the god work 👍👍
@UrbanMonkTV 2 ай бұрын
@@akebratt7157 Thanks for watching!
@SlandersPete 2 ай бұрын
2:15 - First thing you want to do is zip tie the clutch handle down. That's how at 4:05 he just pulls the one part off, leaving the actual rod in the system. If you don't pull the clutch in, the clutch fluid is going to spill and leak everywhere and you'll end up having to bleed the system for half an hour.
@UrbanMonkTV 2 ай бұрын
@@SlandersPete I didn't tie clutch handle down. It doesn't leak if you don't. It's a closed system.
@HLMM_KE 17 күн бұрын
@@UrbanMonkTVI can also attest to that, I removed the slave cylinder and didn't tie down the clutch lever and no leakage happened.
@UrbanMonkTV 16 күн бұрын
@@HLMM_KE Thanks for weighing in!
@HLMM_KE 16 күн бұрын
@@UrbanMonkTV Hey, one question on the front sprocket. I have a 17tooth sprocket on my 1050XT. I want to change to a 15 tooth sprocket becasue I ride in slow traffic everyday and I need the low low end torque. I don't mind reduced top speed becasue I dont think I want to be doing that anywhere. Do you think the 15 tooth front sprocket will be detrimental to the motorbike in any way?
@UrbanMonkTV 16 күн бұрын
@@HLMM_KE Not detrimental at all, other than the engine will average higher rpms, but you said you don't ride top gear high speeds anyway. On the other end of the spectrum...your engine will experience lower load forces at lower rpms and one could argue that would be more gentle to your engine and clutch.
@motokev2727 2 ай бұрын
I have a 2007 vstrom 1000 with 13k miles. Yeah, I don't drive it much. Sometimes with I come to a fast stop, the bike stalls. I was thinking maybe the kickstand is moving enough. I might bypass the kickstand safety switch to see what happens. Another thingy with my bike. After a ride, antifreeze comes out of the black tubes. Any thoughts on both issues ?
@UrbanMonkTV 2 ай бұрын
Does it immediately run when you restart it? Thanks for watching BTW.
@bobkindle4297 2 ай бұрын
ANY Diesel oil will work in a motorcycle not just Rotella. But you might want to go with FULL SYNTHETIC for less engine wear and cooler engine temps. i’ve used Rotella in my dirtbike with mixed reviews. I now use 100% synthetic maxima Motorcycle oil for best results and incredible speed and durability. You cannot beat a good high-quality Motorcycle oil. Sometimes it’s worth spending the extra money. but then again you’re not RACING your Motorcycle, I am so I need a really really strong high-shear Motorcycle oil
@UrbanMonkTV 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for throwing in you insights here. Maybe full synth would be better but to your point I'm not sure I'm stressing the engine to a point where the difference would be material. Also, one thing I love about the first gen V-Stroms is the oil cooler. (They removed for later models.)
@RawFitChris 2 ай бұрын
Great complete and detailed review!
@UrbanMonkTV 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@jorener 2 ай бұрын
This guy's a cool dude. Very informative review of this submersible. And he gave me a great idea to drain my tank's water into my outdoor sink, and now I won't have to flood the grass in my yard. Thanks, man.
@UrbanMonkTV 2 ай бұрын
@@jorener Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
@human1513 2 ай бұрын
Why not ask Shell if it is 100% conventional or has some synthetic in it?
@UrbanMonkTV 2 ай бұрын
One certainly could. Ultimately I'm not concerned with it's components, I'm concerned with the results over long term use in my machine. Thanks for watching.