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@allan.in.australia2415 29 күн бұрын
Could you remember how long those springs are new? I can’t find the specs in my book. Thanks.
@FixRideExplore 27 күн бұрын
@@allan.in.australia2415 Sorry I don't recall the lengths.
@Fanguito27 Ай бұрын
Honestly, this video helps me a lot. I have a GPZ1000RX '86, and while disassembling to adjust the valve clearance and align the 'T' mark on the rotor with the engine mark, I found the exhaust cam sprocket aligned with the engine plane EX, which is perfect. However, when I looked at the intake sprocket, it was aligned with the '986IN' mark and not just the 'IN' mark. When I saw this, I thought, this can't be right; my bike shouldn't be running well. I understand that those markings indicate which holes correspond to using the sprocket for the intake or exhaust cam since it's the same piece. I loosened the intake cam to correct it, and when I adjusted and synchronized it properly, the engine was running fine, but when I set the proper valve clearance, I found that the intake valves were touching the piston... so I had to disassemble everything again. While watching a video by KZbinr Ronald Finger, who also has a GPZ1000, I saw that his was exactly the same as mine. Aligned correctly at '986IN'... The manual doesn't mention this anywhere, but it seems to be an error on Kawasaki's part in marking it, just like the GPZ900, which is correct, but on the GPZ1000, it needs to be aligned differently.
@edbeadel 3 ай бұрын
Hello! I've bought a gpz900r thats been off the road 20 years... im currently replacing the cams and chain so have all the engine covers off with the emgine still in the frame, just about to reassemble it. Some people are saying i need to do this too before i go any further. What are your thoughts/recommendations?
@FixRideExplore 3 ай бұрын
If the starter clutch is accessible I would refurbished the unit. But it's up to you to make the call.
@andrewbermel1099 4 ай бұрын
Subscribed. Did you finish the project? Can you post a video to the finished product?!
@FixRideExplore 4 ай бұрын
It did get finished and sadly sold. COVID stopped all filming but I'll try and find the finished bike pics. Might be a video or two there.
@andrewbermel1099 4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate how you synced the sound of the head bolts breaking loose with the music @2:30
@FixRideExplore 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for noticing
@markuskemper363 4 ай бұрын
Great and helpfull video! Maybe you could help me with the following: After replacing the starter clutch parts like you, I dont get the starter cog into place ( tried it counterclockwise). Is there a „trick“? And: is it normal, that the housing is bended up a little bit in the area of the 3 zylinders? Thanks a lot, Markus
@FixRideExplore 4 ай бұрын
It's a case of perseverance and making sure the rollers are recessed properly. Nothing should be bent though. Best of luck Markus
@markuskemper363 4 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@markuskemper363 4 ай бұрын
Guess what, they had sold me the wrong parts! Looked similar but the 3 zylinders were a little bit too long. For this reason they bent the casing and the zylinders could‘t move. After receiving the right Parts everything worked out like you described it in the video :-) Thanks again and best regards, Markus
@FixRideExplore 4 ай бұрын
@@markuskemper363 Very pleased to know it's sorted now. If you haven't already could you subscribe and share this channel. I'm in the process of re-launching it and subscribers mean more videos. Anything you can do to help raise awareness to my channel would be really appreciated you help. Thanks Rob
@Supershark-lt5vv 7 ай бұрын
kawasaki 🇯🇵
@edbeadel 7 ай бұрын
It's an Illness! I've ended up with 2 GPZ's now! one i'm just doing a light mechanical resto. It's only got 12000 miles on and been sat for 20 odd years! and the other is just a pile of parts... I'm doing a full front and rear end swap and something to boost power? maybe a turbo or fancy carbs and cams? how are you guys getting on?
@FixRideExplore 7 ай бұрын
Hey there. We had to stop filming due to COVID and other commitments. The bike was completed and we sadly parted with it. Was painful to say goodbye.
@toddsmith3617 9 ай бұрын
I've got a first gen GPZ900, needed a rough outline of the actual clutch replacement and a couple torque specs. Unfortunately in your videos you completely ship disassembly of the clutch assembly. You'd probably get a good amount of views if you covered a complete clutch removal, inspection, and installation because currently there are not any videos available of the process, aside from one I watched that is only in Spanish. Just a thought, Thanks!
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Ah sorry I didn't film this step. I took apart and checked everything but the camera wasn't rolling. There's a ton of deep dives I could have done but I just didn't have the time. The bike got completed and sold but COVID stopped filming in our tracks. Would love to kick start this channel again.
@alenfors1 9 ай бұрын
Nice work guys! Need more content from this project!👍
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Unfortunately COVID stopped the filming of this series. Would love to restart this channel. Please subscribe as if I hit 2k subscribers I would be motivated to start again.
@1SeanPG 9 ай бұрын
Lose the annoying music.
@FixRideExplore 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip. How does it compare to your videos.
@SammyNoble-k9j 10 ай бұрын
you have only done a quick fix you should also change the gear drive as they get flat spots and this fix will not last!
@FixRideExplore 9 ай бұрын
Your comment can be valid but wasn't a concern in this example. Starter clutch was working perfectly before. Changed rollers/springs as a caution and to demonstrate how the starter clutch works. Inspected for flat spots and any other wear. All good. I've found with these starter clutches it's the initial engagement that causes them to start slipping. This usually is the springs reduced pressure, causing slip, then a polishing of the surfaces. This then exaggerates the wear further widening the tolerances to the point it then binds (rollers don't roll) creating flat spots. Fortunately it was all in superb condition.
@dpooo4304 11 ай бұрын
Where did you get the Rebuilding Kit??
@FixRideExplore 11 ай бұрын
I can't remember now. We sourced a lot of parts from a company that sold GPZ kit. I don't believe the company exists now. There were also kit available on eBay and other online places. It's a pretty basic and common part so should be easy to find with some googling.
@vincentpoulet8709 Жыл бұрын
'Morning...It would be better if the videos were more detailed and lasted a little longer. We, the beginners, need to see things in more detail. Thank you very much for us...
@FixRideExplore Жыл бұрын
Hello Vincent. Thank you for the feedback. I filmed everything to create a bolt by bolt blow for the engine strip down and rebuild videos and also long descriptive video for the starter clutch issues and rehuild. Is this the format and detail you prefer.
@andymoorhouse8820 Жыл бұрын
Great video just got a gpz900r in bits, your video helped can you help on the cylinder head at the rear above the carb,s is a water pipe 2 16mm o rings where does the small rubber hose with the right angled section go too, andy
@FixRideExplore Жыл бұрын
Sorry Andy. Been so long since I rebuilt it I can't remember the details.
@davesimon7009 Жыл бұрын
J'ai besoin d'aidé
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
What do you need help with?
@alexcrestani8593 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rob, I am rebuilding my gpz engine and I am having issues to fit the new oil valve seals. Mine they fit too tight and from your video seems to be really easy job instead. Should I think to contact the seller for suspected wrong item? Thanks
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
They should be snug but not tight. Wrap the valve with something to protect the seal and help it slide over.
@samh3145 Жыл бұрын
Episode 9 ????????
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. We couldn't travel to each others so it scuppered the whole channel. Would love to kick start the channel so please subscribe.
@2yepyep Жыл бұрын
Well done. Where did you get your gaskets and gasket sealer sealer. I’d like a good one to use. Also where did you get the new oil seals from?
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
It was a long time ago now but there was a lot of hunting for the correct kit.
@Honorarberatung Жыл бұрын
When is the next Video … also from A1 GPZ
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Would love to kickstart the channel again so please subscribe. Those number make it worthwhile.
@ErikFrank-Hansen Жыл бұрын
Nice video - the engine stand used looks very cool. Is it homemade? If so, could you perhaps share the measures so I can build one myself?
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
It's made by sealey.
@kenweis7913 Жыл бұрын
That's a tear down
@FixRideExplore Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ken. Only wish I had time to do more. I might kick start this channel again later this year.
@theaustralianconundrum Жыл бұрын
@@FixRideExplore I subscribed with huge enthusiasm from Australia to only just see the production date of the videos was 2020! I wonder where the channel went??? Excellent quality when it was going. It's mid 2023. Hopefully you guys can re boot but with only 1,200 subscribers and so few views that will take more money than KZbin or Patreon could ever supplement you with. It's going to have to be a labour of love I'd imagine. I await to have my subscribe bell rung!!! Cheers.
@FixRideExplore Жыл бұрын
@@theaustralianconundrum This is the exact issue. Work and Family commitments had to come first. We love working and riding on bikes and I really enjoy filming everything but it tripples the time need to do anything. Hopefully one day it'll kick start again. Next film will likely be another adventure motorcycling series.
@theaustralianconundrum Жыл бұрын
@@FixRideExplore Adventure motorcycling? I'm too much of a wimp. I hate surprises. Give me track days anytime. LOL. But good luck guys. Stay safe. ;-))
@FixRideExplore Жыл бұрын
@@theaustralianconundrum I've never done a track day. I think I'm scared of losing control at max speed. Maybe one day... I'm much more comfortable crossing a desert or mountain range.
@19Mako71 Жыл бұрын
Did this project ever get done? Would have liked to seen one of the bikes finished. Hope all is well.
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Yes the project was finished but sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Would love to start this channel up again so please subscribe. The subscription number really helps make it worthwhile.
@Skin-ve2tt Жыл бұрын
I owned a 1986 model back in 1990. To be honest, it was one of the worst bikes I ever owned. Handling was atrocious, fork seals popped like cherries at a college orgy & brakes were shite! - I owned an FZR1000 Yamaha not long after that. It was years ahead of the GPZ. Aaahh well, each to their own.
@FixRideExplore 2 ай бұрын
The design didn't change much since it's launch. By early 90s standards things had moved on. It's doesn't take away the leap in performance this bike offered when it was launched. By today's standards it's old tech, but there's still something about these bikes that resonate to the birthday of the superbike.
@lajoskircsi4500 Жыл бұрын
Rohadék amiatt az egészet szétszedni
@davidyoung9561 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1984 A1 model that I am restoring. I can't wait to ride it.
@mikejoyce4243 6 ай бұрын
Me, too. But at my age of 69, laying on the garage floor to reach certain nuts, clamps or bolts was destroying my enthusiasm for the project. However, and I'm kicking myself in the ass for not doing this sooner, I recently bought a Handy motorcycle lift and my enthusiasm is back. Now, about sourcing those discontinued, hard-to-find, rusted out parts......
@FixRideExplore 4 ай бұрын
It'll be worth the effort. It's so rewarding bringing something back to life.
@FixRideExplore 4 ай бұрын
Superb project.
@stevengeary4261 Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and the GPZ900r restoration series. Own an A1 myself so I am looking forward to getting into the series, great opener though. Can't beat the sound of a 900r and as you say, a great riding position 😊
@FixRideExplore 2 ай бұрын
It was a breathtaking bike. A little bit of history right there.
@2yepyep Жыл бұрын
Need ep 9 and on and on! come on boys. Love it
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Would love to start the channel up again so please subscribe.
@daniyarabdykaharov686 2 жыл бұрын
Отправьте его в Казахстан,мне его не хватает.
@artofbug3855 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! I need to rebuild the starter clutch on mine as well, so very instructive. What's the make of the engine support you use in that video? Thanks!
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
It's made by sealey
@adolfshitler 2 жыл бұрын
You have just split a perfectly good engine just for the sake of making a video that virtually nobody has watched.
@FixRideExplore 2 жыл бұрын
You sometimes never know what condition an engine is in without taking it apart. For example the starter clutch could have been on the edge of giving up, a very common problem on these bikes. It would have been more work and more expense and time to dismantle the bike again to remove the engine. I appreciate everyone approaches things differently. But I've rebuilt many engines that seem ok on the outside but have had major issues waiting on the inside.
@adolfshitler 2 жыл бұрын
Why split this engine, there's nothing wrong with it!
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Splitting the engine is no bother and it's the only way to really know if anything is wrong or on its way to failure.
@adolfshitler 5 ай бұрын
@@FixRideExplore But now it's going back together with all those lovely beaded in parts all disturbed.
@adolfshitler 2 жыл бұрын
Apart from the brakes! What brakes? they never had any brakes at the best of times!
@Kirk-Plays-Everything 2 жыл бұрын
Question... do you have to take apart the top in order to take apart the bottom end? Or can I just flip it and take apart the starter clutch end?
@shanehay726 2 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to see the end result, i love all the videos 👍🏻
@steenfuglsangjespersen8620 2 жыл бұрын
Big respekt
@steenfuglsangjespersen8620 2 жыл бұрын
Derty Old lady love it❤️🔥👍🙃🇩🇰
@james-uk 2 жыл бұрын
Great videos, fingers crossed you finish the project. Can you give me an idea of how much of a mortgage I would need if I was to go to my local Kawasaki dealer and ask them to do the same for my GPZ that hasn't moved for 15yrs. My wife thinks I should just sell it for parts, I've had the bike longer than we have been married.
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
We did finish the bike and sadly had to sell it. COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks so could complete the series. Would love to kick start this channel again. Please subscribe. If I can hit 2k subscriber Id be motivated to start again.
@ΠάτερΜουνόπανος 2 жыл бұрын
You fit the bike perfectly! How tall are you mate?
@FixRideExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Brian is about 6'2" ish
@danaykroyd714 2 жыл бұрын
What about intake and exhaust valves clearance adjustments?! Rebuild goes to 0 W/O doing it!
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
They were all checked and adjusted. Just didn't have the camera rolling.
@bruceturrentine6442 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I have 2 1985 models. One silver with red and another black and red. Both are just like this. They run, but are tired and in need of a complete overhaul. I'm sure that I'll learn a lot form this series.
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@gregswan65 2 жыл бұрын
Love what you do so much I bought the bike, its sitting alongside my 20004 zx10r and my 1972 cb750 four and is more than holding its own, beautiful bike, great job
@FixRideExplore 2 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful bike as are its two new motorcycle friends. Ride safe buddy.
@gregswan65 2 жыл бұрын
@@FixRideExplore you too,thanks for all the skill you both put into it to make it so👍👍
@jacrancam 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@michaelschmitt9366 2 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this channel, great content!
@Dg-zj6jo 2 жыл бұрын
lovely job sir
@DB-hv3fn 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys. When are you making the next part of this? Really missing the videos 🇮🇪
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Hoping to start the channel again so please subscribe
@DB-hv3fn 5 ай бұрын
@@FixRideExplore Brilliant news. Thanks for the update. I’ve rebuilt my own 1985 A2 since and she’s like new🇮🇪
@equalizer4633 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you guys are alright and able to continue the project!:)
@FixRideExplore 2 ай бұрын
We did finish the project and sadly we had to sell the bike. COVID and lockdown stopped all filming. However we are now relaunching the KZbin channel. Please let us know what you like us to see. We're both accomplished adventure riders so it'll be a mix of adv and off road bikes and adventures. Please stay tuned and share with friends ready to watch this space.
@analiaouton8249 2 жыл бұрын
what happend to this restoration?
@FixRideExplore 5 ай бұрын
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Bike was finished but we couldn't film it. I'm hoping to kick start the channel again so please subscribe.
@ianbrereton4463 2 жыл бұрын
Guys where's the rest of the episodes and the Finnish bike!?
@FixRideExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Bikes almost done but lockdowns and life has got in the way this year. We restore these bikes in our spare time and don't get a penny for making the videos. We love doing it and appreciate all the great feedback. We wish we could make a career out of it. The filming and editing the restoration takes much longer so we've had to put it on hold until we have enough time. We're planning on wrapping it up early 2022.
@zunaidkajee4540 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Buddy from South Africa 🇿🇦. I subscribed and was looking forward to the completion of this project. No videos since this one? 😢
@FixRideExplore 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Zunaid. Yes we're very conscious of this. 2021 has been so busy we have both have very limited free time and being in and out of lockdown has made this even harder. The good news is the bike is almost finished and were planning to wrap it up with some filming in the new year. It takes a lot of time to do the work and filming and editing almost doubles it. Keep subscribed and you'll get notified when the final video is uploaded. Rob