1975 Honda CT90 Rebuild, ASMR Special | The Shop Manual

[@RevZilla]

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[@boisetrucker]

Thanks for the video it helped me stop thinking of my wife who just passed away just finished the dumb and dumber one thanks again

[@Cowboy.underwater]

I have a Kershaw in my pocket right now! They are great little knives.

[@MrGuisda]

@@boisetrucker my heart goes out to you. I’ve been there, smack in the middle of a sea of grief… I can tell you that one day you will see beauty where there once was pain. Big hug to you brother!

[@TheCeki1982]

A delicious upload, no unnecessary music, no abuse. Pure sound and love for what one does. To be repeated! The necessary attention is certainly required here. 10w-30 Z-ROD in the block and it will spin for years to come!

[@arnandegans]

Cool, but no new gears, chains and such on the engine internals?

[@caffeineman72]

We need more of this from Ari, he seems in his element, and it was so soothing and fascinating to watch.

[@georgecook5120]

I totally agree with you, David.

[@thinkdunson]

his element being, working and riding, and not having to deal with other people? that's my element too. it's obviously fun to ride and work on bikes with others, but sometimes you just want to be alone in your element.

[@PJ3721]

💯🎯

[@stephenvalle6854]

Agreee

[@PracticalTacticalSheepDog]

Agreed I also need to know how much cocaine and Red Bull the dude is on to get the veins in his arms bulging like that

[@welcomemachine6580]

"Come on little buddy, you carried me a thousand miles, I'll push you 50 yards." You owed this to that wonderful little bike. You respect this machine!

[@tomdidit4216]

Only old bike enthusiasts would know👍

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

Sounds like Sam and Frodo!

[@xxxmikeyjock]

@@tomdidit4216 I am not a bike enthusiast, but any gear head should know that little machine should be in a cherished place after that ride. I cringed when he rode in the salt water, with a faulty spark plug lead no less

[@tomdidit4216]

@@xxxmikeyjock he demonstrated the bond between a man and his bike. Those CT90’s are great little bikes. It’s good for 100,000 now it’s been restored 😀

[@cirelachlan]

@@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638 that's exactly what I thought

[@OddBallPerformance]

As a person with a high level of mechanical sympathy I have to admit that I was so happy to see this video come up after the Alaska adventure. I always worry that good machines get left to rot after shows/series like that. Such an awesome feeling to get to see this bike made better than it was when it was first purchased and given a new lease on life.

[@afletra]

this is so me!!!

[@vincentrusso4332]

Amen...I thought he was a everyday Richard Cranium....ol boy did right by her and then some...as a Honda nut he has my hats off to him.

[@sidneywilliams5983]

It is awesome to see he rebuilt it... kudos

[@chiliboom6140]

Absolutely agree. I felt the same.

[@bmartin863]

Definitely more capable than the new one considering the low gears. I too wanted to know if it ever would run again . Lots of love in this video. ❤

[@tylersanders2388]

This was hands down my favorite revzilla video ever. The alaska trip combined with this beautiful rebuild afterwards was amazing to enjoy.

[@tbrowniscool]

I agree after a day in the batshit world of advertising and rushing around this video is so fucking relaxing.

[@scoutrifle6827]

I think it's incredible that Revzilla is creating these long-form videos without hammering us with product placements or injected advertising. This is well beyond 'moto-content', and turning into 'film'.

[@Jagknorr]

Jeez! I just watched all 35mins and it didn’t even register to me that there were no ads! You are right, this is straight up film quality.

[@peterjensen6844]

Yup these guys and F9 doing Cinema level work these days

[@vincentrusso4332]

Amen...bravo!

[@batavicus]

@@Jagknorr No ads. No music. No gimmicks. Watching this video was 35 minutes well spent.

[@ChillyDippers]

There may be a little Canadian influence on them :-) c Check out Ryan f9s KLR vids :-)

[@jimgordon3468]

This may sound weird. This actually made me tear up. Only motorcycle people would truly understand this. Best video I've seen in years.

[@knightsljx]

Extra appreciation to that new spark plug boot for those who watched the special first

[@flyingfree3422]

Makes me appreciate all the mechanical engineering that went into even such a small little bike!

[@fabiopunk1661]

agree

[@BuilderofRat]

Those early Hondas were very well made. I wish that my 2022 TW200 had a hi/lo transfer case. I have it geared for single tracks, and now my cruising speed is 35MPH.

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

@@BuilderofRat ikr, dual range gearboxes are awesome, they should really bring them back, it's not even that hard to make.

[@jfan4reva]

Honda engineers are fearless! They won't shy away from putting tech into their bikes, no matter how small. Rugged tech at that!

[@robinwells8879]

The purest fitness for purpose. Those engines are an engineering tour de force. ❤

[@gagantron]

This is one of the best rebuild videos I've ever seen in my life. No extra noise, no wordy explanations, just learn by watching. You boys have done a lovely job. Please keep it up, and keep that relationship with kershaw so we can get more of these! (I'll go buy one of their knives if it means I get another one of these... Maybe a tw200 next?)

[@MrMaaalek]

be sure to watch it kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4GVq5x8odhoi9k&ab_channel=RRCRestoration

[@leslieaustin151]

Yes, TW200 would be good. Les in UK

[@patw9175]

You just reminded me I still need to catch up on the latest episode of Project Binky lmao

[@leifhietala8074]

Another iconic bike. That would have made the trip to Utqiagvik faster and probably easier. Big, cushy tires for a ride that size.

[@beachthor1]

I was gonna write a comment but this sums up my opinion well

[@rockbay79]

I have to admit, this past week has been a great week for viewing RevZilla Videos! The 2-man team of Ari and his friend (sorry don't know his name) is simply amazing! I so enjoyed the "Alaska" trip video!!!! I'm 60 years old and can no longer ride like they did, but man was it an enjoyable video!!! Then, the "Dumb and Dumber" 400 mile Mini-Bike Trip! My back and butt are still hurting from just viewing that trip!!! Now, this Honda CT-90 Maintenace video! Each video by these two young men just keeps getting better and better!! These two guys are my heroes!!! Please, please keep it coming!!! My hat is off to both of you!!!

[@TheJakeman36]

His name is Zack (Courts), and he's awesome 🤙

[@SuperDinomagic]

Been a fan of them for almost 7 years and still going strong. Ari and Zack are the best motorcycle content creator right now

[@wannabecarguy]

I would have swapped in the new Fi motor.

[@beolux]

100% agreed

[@WorldAroundNik]

The other guy is Zack courts . Ari is better at fixing things but zack is the better rider .

[@bsmukler]

Man, this is one of the best, richest videos I’ve seen in quite awhile. The video itself (shooting and editing) are great, and impossible to not watch all the way through. Swirling around and above the whole experience, though, are so many thoughts, not only of Ari’s skill and knowledge, but also of human ingenuity and the centuries of development leading up to the design of that deceptively “simple” machine. It also brings renewed fascination with the notion that a group of engineers, factory designers, accountants and financial backers, and workers could team up to produce that machine at the current equivalent of around four thousand dollars. Another cup of coffee and I’m sure there’s a whole world of religion, intelligent design, what-are-the-odds lines of thought to explore. Finally, aren’t we fortunate that all of Anthony’s great product videos helped drive the success of Revzilla to the point that the company can now feature the creative works of Ari, Zack, and their cohorts in all of their productions.

[@billvick7011]

Agreed. I checked the Revzilla channel just to see what was up to watch later on a Saturday with a million things to do but once I started it, I couldn't get up. Kudos to Ari and I assume Spenser, et al. !!

[@holo6883]

ASMR = Ari's Smooth Motorcycle Repair

[@theponkster]

I have never seen the point in the whole ASMR idea - until now , that was the most therapeutic thing I have watched in years - calming for the petrol head soul , thank you for making this wonderful video

[@brandon_wren]

Search for user "great idea" doing the same to an old Ural. You're welcome.

[@vincentrusso4332]

Meh...I reckon he had his earbuds in for music...I can't do it without the A-Team theme song and such...

[@michaelbaker9918]

One of the coolest videos I’ve ever watched! That bike totally deserved it after a 1k ride and credit to whose ever idea it was to have 0 music or dialogue. Great machine work!

[@whereswaldo5740]

It is the zen of a bike.

[@freeman10000]

I absolutely loved the video as did my five year old son. I even felt a little emotional.

[@deplorabledave1048]

That is what ASMR means. Being soothed by totally natural sounds. No music. No dialog. It is a post modern concept that I like.

[@johnussher6990]

This video has so many memories coming back to me for the CT. I learnt to ride on the exact same bike 46 years ago. I was 10. Christmas Day. It was brand new. I would spend hours in the shed just starting & running it through the gears on the center stand. I still remember the first real lesson, whiskey throttling across the paddock with my dad on the rack on the back & the front wheel heading for the sky. We had a dairy farm so the CT had to work morning & night getting the cows in, but through the day it was mine. I was so small, still only 162cm now. I could not start off by myself so my dad, an inventive sort, would stand the bike up after milking with two pieces of wood propping the bike up at the rack. I would start it & ride off, the wood would just fall to the ground & I was free. After maybe hours I would blow the horn for my dad, having come home for lunch, to catch me as I went past. I would ride the bike with the seat up, sitting on top of the fuel tank filler. With a full tank the breather would spit fuel out. I remember having a nasty rash but it didn’t matter. It was a hard life for the little CT & it was rebuilt many times by my dad, & latter by me. Fixing stuff turned into my profession. Memory is a strange thing. So much off what I saw in the video, components, disassembly & the memories above from all those years ago came flooding back. The little CT was the start of a life long affair with bikes. Not at all what the video was meant to be about, but it truly found for me a soft spot in my heart.

[@1eltino]

Great little story 🤙

[@mickleblade]

I bought an XR250 years ago and the asks for a go. So she's 5'6 and its got a 36" seat height... I started it, she got on and had to hook up the side stand on the move. At the end of the road she had to stop with her foot on the kerbstone!

[@ViktorGartner]

Thank you for sharing

[@kenshinhimura6529]

I rarely comment on a video here in YT. But in this case, i cant help but do. This is one of the best videos ive seen related to motorcycles. No pretentions. No drama. Just pure, all about the love for what he does. Thank you.

[@Vova3iLvova]

you might enjoy''M539 Restorations'' channel then.

[@Canada1608]

Couldn’t agree more.

[@TheJumpn]

The amount of engineering in these engines is amazing.

[@seanwil545]

...and that's a bike from the 70's

[@16driver16]

@@seanwil545 this particular engine design is from 1967 if I remember correctly pre 1967 they had a different head without overhead cam. Honda invented these smaller spark plugs so larger valves could fit in a smaller head back in 1958? Before then 4 stroke power from an engine this small was impossible

[@seanylewl]

Engineering in engines, who'd have thought it! 🤣

[@mala7794]

@@16driver16 dont forget the 250cc inline6 honda made in 1969 with valves as small as a pen

[@Bdub1952]

Compared to my pushrod 50cc C110, this is a marvel.

[@stephaniemusick171]

How incredible to see that lovely old CT brought back to her glory. She’s ready for another 25,000 miles and another 46 years of bringing a smile to her rider’s face. Well done Ari. Thank you for sharing this.

[@stevec-b6214]

make that 75000!

[@jojomarujo8704]

It's nice to see a proper rebuild like this, everyone i know that owns one would just simply bin the old parts and swap them out with ones from the new CT

[@jayalbajr]

I'm so stoked to have seen this bike run north like that! And you completely overhauled it after!?!? RevZilla, this is crazy. I was the one who sold you the bike, and my friends and I have been geeking out on the last couple of episodes. Stoked.

[@jackwiedemann]

Wait, so you're actually the previous owner of this particular bike?

[@jayalbajr]

@@jackwiedemann yes. It was parts in boxes when I handed it over.

[@paulc3517]

Haha so cool.

[@dudeonbike800]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing that!

[@BLACK.TULIP109]

He is performing the overhaul with the precision of a well trained surgeon

[@edwardfinn4141]

Surgeons do rebuilds and repairs while the engine is still running…

[@2WCapo]

Here I’m thinking the whole time... “And this is a “simple” engine”. Great video Ari, this was awesome to watch you work. Would love to see more videos like this! Cheers

[@chrispekel5709]

The 'engine' part is pretty simple, most of the complexity there is the gearbox and semi automatic clutch

[@vincentrusso4332]

@@chrispekel5709 why didn't Honda incorporate the hi/lo range in the newer model? That made the smaller cc Honda platforms. My ATC 110 had it as well.

[@fabdofasol8990]

No music No comments Just perfect! It could have been even a bit longer indeed ! Thanks for the fabulous video

[@johnhoaglun1]

I would love to see Ari do similar projects to some other “ordinary” bikes. Videos like this relate to most us in a way that sometimes the super bike and money is no limit projects do not. I gotta say that the team of Spenser, Ari, and Zack have me visiting RevZilla every week for video and audio content. The best connection between customers and vendor that I have experienced in a long time.

[@mahavishnu73]

+1 on liking to see "everyman" bike content. Nothing against the Ninja H2's of the world, but I prefer content about accessible machines like this.

[@guit156]

Couldn't agree more. Super bikes are fine, and the hard driving videos have their place, but for many of us, this is as good as it gets. Frankly, it amazes me that this content is produced by RevZilla.

[@dmac7660]

Try to imagine a rebuild of a 4 cylinder, 16 valve engine.

[@brianmccann666]

The "Everyman" bikes are my jam too. I don't care about supersport bikes anymore. Give me the simpler bikes that don't require teams to rebuild or fortunes to own/use and maintain.

[@lovelessissimo]

I want to see a rebuild of Dave or Battle Toad.

[@andrewmillard5326]

Boy didn't the bike deserve this , born to ride again ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

[@alxsmink]

This rebuild was mesmerizing to watch, the clinks, drills and fluids were all the music this needed. My absolute full respects to Ari, he always explains things so clearly and even though here he does not speak a word, he just did it again. Thanks for all his knowledge and bringing back that Trail 90 to its fullest again.

[@brendalaw5040]

Best production skills I've ever seen in any KZbin video. For me, this truly demonstrates the "Zen" of motorcycle maintenance.

[@batavicus]

Indeed. What does Pirsig write: "Before working on the Japanese motorcycle, collect great peace of mind"--or something like that. As others here have said, this video was both calming and mesmerizing.

[@cocoloco65482]

Congratulations to The Filming Crew!!, What a Painstaking process to show the different angles with all what implied moving the lighting equipment and parts around to get the final product!! Totally Awesome!!

[@greerbriggs8421]

this is the right thing to do. some bikes put you through hell, this one took you through hell, with you all the way she was loyal to you and it's beautiful to see it paid back in kind, thankyou Ɛ>

[@CaptHollister]

This was the best, most relaxing yet interesting motorcycle video I've watched in a long time. There is something indefinable about watching someone at the top of their game working on a simple, but incredibly well-built little machine.

[@ThunderAppeal]

Youre a very sad person.

[@aaron0288]

Utterly mesmerised by this. You’re onto something here. I thought about suggesting adding captions but then I thought even reading would be a distraction for your eyes and ears. I love hearing Ari talk but I’m a visual learner. If there was talking over this, my brain would just get scrambled and there’s no way I’d be able to concentrate as much as without it. Superb. I love it. Please do more!

[@killorbytes]

This. Yeah. More of these, please.

[@Kyorororo]

Something like primitive technology would be great where there's no talking in the video at all but there's an enormous writeup in the description and his blog.

[@andygiles1808]

If you like these here is another good channel kzbin.info

[@themosaito]

Could we have a parallel video with the captions so that we have both versions? Couldn't be too hard to do. Was fascinated by some of the more exotic tools. Didn't know what they were for...

[@JB-rp6it]

Took the words out of my mouth!

[@paulbookbinder4899]

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin, in any category. And the complexity of one of the “simplest “ motorcycles of all time is humbling - incredible engineering and a fantastic, loving rebuild. Bravo

[@vincentrusso4332]

Amen...was a humbling kit fo sho to be a minimalist bike. Lol

[@mgwgeneral6467]

A lot of love was shown to do this rebuild for sure! But after riding it half way up Alaska like he did is a real adventure. I did most of that trip in a small Chevy luv In 1984. A lot of respect for these guys to finish that trip on something that small!

[@mikkei3532]

the best is silent - fantastic silent

[@IzzySarru]

If you enjoyed that video look up c90adventures here on KZbin. It was in my recommended after watching that video from the guys and it's brilliant. Same trip these guys went on...but with the added goal of riding from the tip of Alaska all the way down to Argentina. They even change plans mid-way and drive from Western Canada to the Easternmost edge of Canada.

[@kayhoww]

Couldn’t have said it better

[@Kaaukuu]

He really broke that thing down into its smallest constituent parts. He's a quantum mechanic.

[@freeman10000]

Almost seemed more surgeon than mechanic.

[@ericellquist7007]

Like what you did there, a bit quarky but still funny.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@ericellquist7007 Quarky or quirky?

[@realkhoi]

This was chicken soup for the soul. Loved every minute of it - it didn’t feel like 35 minutes long. Thank you, Ari! It was pleasure to see your passion and experience in motion. The silence and the sounds of shop work really heightened the senses.

[@TinyTJ04]

It's great to see the little T90 back to running. Would love to hear thoughts about how it feels now, compared to on the Alaska trip. That little bike has a lot more trips in her.

[@infidel335]

This was so satisfying to watch, especially after knowing what that poor bike went through. She deserved a total rebuild.

[@ThunderAppeal]

Youre a very sad person.

[@osimnod]

@@ThunderAppeal And you're not very creative, pal.

[@str33tr]

💯 agree about the deserved rebuild… I kept wondering how much better Ari’s trip would’ve been if he’d been able to do it BEFORE the trip instead of after.

[@osimnod]

@@str33tr They took a risk, for certain, but still amazing it survived (mostly) and appropriate to be restored.

[@jeremysautomobile]

The amount of work that went both into the frame off, and the video it's self was massive. I usually would not watch one this long from start to finish, but I did. Amazing work, and thank you.

[@habpi]

Surely you are mistaken. Ari did the rebuild in 32 minutes.

[@ryandavis6034]

The part where Ari covers the rip in the seat while scrubbing is a total class move showing the little 90 some love. This is the motorcycle equivalent of ... lucky dog.

[@rw8147]

I'm glad I was not the only person to notice that little bit of caring.

[@vincentrusso4332]

As a Honda nut myself, Ari is definitely not the average Richard Cranium.

[@paulwilkinson6977]

@@rw8147 me too

[@georgewhitehead8185]

@@paulwilkinson6977 I noticed it as well...total class, and you could tell he really loved this little motorcycle that had preformed so nobly for him...clear across Alaska.

[@lovelessissimo]

I cannot express how great it is to watch a video like this with no music at all. The sound of the rebuild is the best soundtrack. Well done. PS How do you keep all the parts organized?

[@ThunderAppeal]

Youre a very sad person.

[@lovelessissimo]

@@ThunderAppealNo.

[@rosemont5339]

Exactly! This video is perfect without a sound track added. Listening to 35 minutes of someone else's choice of music would have been torture.

[@KC-bp3vt]

Well said.

[@KSLAMB-uz4it]

I know I'm not the only one to sit and watch every minute of this and absolutely loved it.

[@Ultra54able]

It was porn to me!

[@thebrownsvilletxprophet5907]

Mesmerizing from, beginning to end.

[@somashakerjampala2065]

Sir you are the expert in engine assembly

[@RoadRunneR69]

This is probably the closest I will ever come to a complete meditative state. Sheer brilliance, I won't even be disappointed if this is the only video you make like this. It was particularly enjoyable because I saw this little thing do the mammoth journey as well! Great job !

[@tdjonline6926]

Totally agree. I was absolutely mesmerized. It's amazing watching a true craftsman perform at their peak.

[@88888888Rocket1]

Wow, strangely enough, one of the most enjoyable videos I have ever watched. Especially, after being somewhat connected to that bike through your videoed Alaskan trip with Zack. It is kind of like paying back all the effort it gave to you on the trip. It gave its all, and so did you Ari. 🙏

[@Wdstr]

I *loved* that I could sit down, watch this process in its entirety with no ads, and not have it be a six part mini-series. The “shop-silence” was my favorite part. Thx for rescuing her. Good work.

[@markadams7328]

Heck yeah!!!! None of that STUPID youtube music!

[@thelevelrider64]

If there was ever a CT90 that had earned itself a full rebuild, this one certainly did.

[@stanleyplock1181]

Awesome: Mechanical abilities Editing Camera Angle Lighting Sound I've never seen such a well put together video!

[@Parker-di7ef]

So torn. I love the filmography of this video but I’d also love to hear Ari talk about what he’s doing/thinking. Love his voice!

[@yeahsure1234]

As amazing as it was to watch him disassemble and rebuild this engine and bike, the engineering that went into creating it is simply incredible.

[@herb7877]

I was thinking the exact same thing as I watched. I bought one new in 1969. Wish I still had it.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

@@herb7877 I have a '69 in my garage that is only missing the left-hand rear-view mirror, otherwise in great condition. It came out of someone else's storage after decades (last registered in the '80s) and was refurbished by a small-engine mechanic (not me!). It will likely be looking for a new home come spring, as my plans for it went by the wayside a few years ago. This video made me wish I had more mechanical skills.

[@billincolumbia]

So much engineering in such a small and humble package.

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

Honda motorcycle engineering it's a work of art.

[@TommyPrey]

That thing you didn't know you needed but now you can't live without? Yes, this video right here

[@leswakeham3596]

I understand the encompassing spirit of the 'CT', and what it means to those who experienced it. Some say it is the moment of having an epiphany, realisation of embracing 'Zen.' For me it started my adventure bike journeys, the little 'CT' took me along quiet back roads, forestry trails all from studied maps and a hand written map route taking me miles away from home. Taking me away after sunrise, and bringing me home after dark. Fond memories from a great little bike. Pleased that Ari decided to revive and restore the spirit that so many of us still have within.

[@Bams0n]

While I generally enjoy your commentary and learn something in your episodes there was something very therapudic watching this one.

[@lyleswan4106]

That labelled tray idea is genuis!

[@nov10marine]

As a fellow “tinkerer” I just wanted to say thanks for this satisfying and well put together video.

[@tscomponents33]

Probably the best video ever made on this channel. Also the trip in Alaska was great! Everything Ari and Zack make is a must to watch.

[@geckobrewer]

ASMR workshop. This is great, love the idea and the execution.

[@1fareast14]

Build a better bike is similar

[@johnfisher7143]

This is the essence of anti consumerism, keeping well made items running indefinitely with such mechanical sympathy, it’s how I want to live my life.

[@paulpaulsen7309]

"... keeping well made items running indefinitely with such mechanical sympathy, ...", ... well, I agree, ... but sometimes it is necessary to extend this sympathy to those things who are not so "well made" if you can correct some of these "mistakes" to make them work well ...

[@Dadventures1190]

The purpose of maintenance is peace of mind. The machine is right when the mind of the mechanic is at peace, they come to that place together... to paraphrase Robert Pirsig. This was peaceful throughout, that bike had no choice but to thrive under Ari's careful attention.

[@spoonyfork]

Big smile from me at the end when the CT90 breathes back to life and purrs down the road.

[@michaelkevinmirasol8256]

And runs like brand-spanking new!

[@jeeves6490]

I had exactly that same smile, sometimes, we all share a moment.

[@GrayOlson]

This was somehow a very emotional experience for me, particularly after watching the original Alaska video. So cool. Awesome content, please keep it coming.

[@rbching3535]

"c'mon little buddy. You carried my 1000 miles, I'll push you 50 yards" Fucking onions

[@kobiocrypto1227]

I cried

[@MOTOPILOT6]

No talking. No music. Just raw wrenchin. LOVE IT!

[@matiaswagner9810]

What an incredibly well done, silence themed, mesmerizing rebuild video. Freaking AAA quality on this one guys. Team Ari.

[@yota_blaster5030]

My dad was probably in his late 60’s early 70’s when he bought one of these and used it to get to his hunting spots. I basically grew up on the back of this bike as a youngster (I was an adopted grandson). He had a scabbard on the side for his rifle and he would haul a chainsaw on the back if he needed to clear a trail. He eventually bought me an ST90 to tag along behind him once I outgrew my Suzuki 60. He sold both right before he died. The guy he sold it to offered to sell it back to me but never would give me a number and that was it. So if anyone bought one of these from the St. Louis area, you might have my dads old work horse. Great videos, they brought back a lot of memories of my dad, thanks for that. Cheers

[@veiledzorba]

Ah yes, the ST90 - very seldom remembered today. I had a '75 CT90, neighbor's kids had a pair of STs.

[@13kkja13]

@@veiledzorba I have a 1974 ST90 that my dad bought new to ride with me on my 1973 Z50. It is awaiting a similar rebuild as shown in this video. It is safely resting in a dry storage shed next to the Z50, until someday. BTW the Z50 still runs, the ST90 does not. :)

[@veiledzorba]

@@13kkja13 I had a '78 Z50R also - but if memory serves, the ST90 had a 3 speed transmission like a Z50R or a CT70, not a 4 speed like the CT90.

[@13kkja13]

@@veiledzorba You are correct 3 speed clutchless like the Z50, and it didn't have the dual range option like the CT90.

[@drummingriffin]

After the tough time the little bike went through on that incredible journey, I am so glad you decided to give the little guy some love. I have owned many Honda C50's and C70's in my time, but never owned a 90cc machine. They were all fantastic machines that were just about impossible to kill. I had one C50 that I used, passed on to my Father in law, who had it for a while. It went 'round the clock' back to zero and he gave me it back when he bought a new one. I then passed it on to a work colleague who wanted it for his son to learn to ride and it was still going a long time after that. Such a joy to watch you do the rebuild, so comforting to see. Hope you're keeping the bike to take on more adventures. Norm, UK.

[@picknngrinn]

I just bought a 1978 CT90 with 585 original Kilometers on it. A Department of Fisheries unit that's been in the back of the warehouse for 45 years!!! I'm more than excited!

[@Gurman01]

Oh my gosh, as an ex mechanic, that was the most therapeutic video I’ve ever watched. Totally satisfying and the enjoyment of seeing it run at the end…I miss those days.

[@kenfukumoto]

Ari, thank you for doing this! I'm so glad you guys didn't leave the ol' CT90 up in Alaska to die. Makes me happy to see it get new life after it carried you through Alaska!

[@PHICEN]

I was mesmerized watching… soothing sounds for the soul. I was 50 years younger again and riding my CT70.

[@mgwgeneral6467]

Oh man! You just brought back memories of some drunken teenage years !😂😂😂

[@karlklein2966]

Wow! 50 years ago I was riding my CT 70 as well! All my friends had faster dirt bikes than me but when it got dark they all followed the guy with the headlight home. ;) I wish I still had that little green machine. They're worth more now than when they were brand new!

[@mgwgeneral6467]

@@karlklein2966 ahhhh yes! That light! 😂😂😂so right!

[@thedailyvariety4407]

No speaking, just the mechanical sounds.

[@albertmashburn6030]

me too

[@ericcsuf]

That's how it's done. One guy who shuts the hell up. No music. Just the sound of tools being used. No pantomine of pointing and waggling finger at everything. I actually learned a couple of things. Drill the heads off crankcase screws, then replace with new. And I never new there were ignition wire splices. Fitting follow-up to the AK ride.

[@skookum6289]

Great video! Thank you Kershaw Knives for sponsoring it. I love the workshop and the sounds of the tools as Ari worked. If there had been music it wouldn't have been nearly as enjoyable. I have to admit I got a little teary eyed when he rolled it out of the garage and started it up, lol.

[@KershawKnivesUSA]

Our pleasure!

[@danchurch556]

If I could hit thumbs up 10 times, I would. I absolutely love videos like this. No music, no talking, just great quality content. Great job Ari!

[@loganslife717]

This resonated with me. I am the same age, I rebuilt classic Japanese things in the evenings with the same go to vessel screwdriver and level of natural restoration. I just took my dads 1968 CT90 out of the rafters in his garage this evening and going to get it back on the road.

[@jheetman]

How's your resto coming?

[@joshuachristiansen2626]

Updates on the restoration?

[@loganslife717]

Wow! I forgot I wrote a comment on this video. You guys are awesome for following up! So I snuck my dads CT90 out like I said. I worked on it in my garage every night during the two weeks leading up to Christmas and I surprised him with it on Christmas Day! My dad and mom then went for a ride around the block like 40 years earlier! Big smiles and laughter. It was really fun. Fun back story! My grandfather bought it for my dad as a Christmas gift when my dad was 13 years old. (Looks like my dad got the bike twice for Christmas :). Anyway, on the weeks leading up to Christmas when my dad was at a friends my aunt and grandma learned to ride motorcycle on it before my dad ever knew about it. My aunt also came over to watch me restore the ct90 as she learned to ride it when she was 11. I can’t figure out how to post a picture of it on here. I just found my notes on the items I worked on. CT90K0 1968 Left rear suspension bolt Air filter cover New Side covers Spark plug Left brake lever oem Tail light plastic Battery oem Spark arrester Cap New Seat cover Rear shock bolt New Left passenger peg New Points and condenser Oil change Tires and tubes Rear brake light cover Wiring Set intake and exhaust valve Clean carb Chain oil, soak New Fuel hoses Brake pad springs. Grip glue Felt oil Crome exhaust shield parts Wire and check Headlights Wiring diagram. Brown wire not connected Bent foot pegs Oem bolts New rectifier upgrade. Thanks for reading!

[@loganslife717]

@@joshuachristiansen2626 see below!

[@loganslife717]

@@jheetman See answer below. Thanks for asking

[@clarkeeeee]

The camerawork, soundwork, and attention to detail was off the charts, nicely done--and that engine sounded so crisp!!

[@otecron]

I was really hoping Ari would do this at the end of the "1,000 Miles Across Alaska" adventure. So glad he kept it out of the salvage yard! Hope we get to hear some details about this on the next HS/LS!

[@ScotiaDiesel]

This could have been 4 hours long and I'd have watched every second of it. Bravo!

[@UhOhBurntmeToast]

revzilla, y'all, I've spent so much money on your website I feel like a majority share holder. As my first (and only) demand I ask for a series of these. You guys I love this so much. So relaxing and also informative. PLEASE keep em coming

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Big props to the person which idea it was to do this acoustic, meaning no sound just environment sounds. Stunned by the detailed shots and cuts. Wonder if he out it together just by memory

[@seesleestak]

Love the shot of “The Shop Manual” sign in the reflection of the ultrasonic bath.

[@Max_Marz]

From the JIS screwdriver in the very first shot to knowing to leave the sprocket with the swingarm when removing the rear wheel, I'm proud as a die hard CT enthusuast to have Ari and the production quality of the rev-zilla team showcasing undoubtedly the greatest motorcycle family ever created to you and the world. Theres no other bike I would rather ride long distances and this video is a poetic example of why. You only need TWO special tools to break this bike down to its smallest components on the side of the road and those two tools fit in your pocket. and the last detail of using just a little motor oil and *not* assembly lube on your piston rings... ugh... muy bueno That thing is genuinally ready to ride around the world.

[@TheRedrider05]

*Me before watching this episode:* I know i can split the case on my Multistrada 1200 and get it back together. *Me after watching how complex a little Honda 90 engine is:* ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT

[@brianmccann666]

Exactly. I used to be able to rebuild an engine, clean it, etc... Now... Nope. I would forget sooo many things nowadays it's not funny. Plus I just no longer have the patience for some reason. I used to love working on my bikes.

[@janepaulhutson7426]

Wonderful watching a master craftsman at work. I love this video format, no chatter or annoying music. Just awesome. Thank you for letting us watch you give this bike a second life.

[@Theoneguythatdoes]

From one mechanic to another, I appreciate your use of proper tools for the job and going the extra mile to do the job right. I see you didn’t “flat rate” it but instead put love into it. Cheers!

[@ronalddaub7965]

the only new part that would be needed in an engine like that would be a new timing chain I didn't see him put a new one in but I guess it might have had one before he bought it or something but that's the weak point on any of those engines is always the timing chain

[@TruthProvider]

@@ronalddaub7965 I wondered about that too. It looked like he didn't use a new timing chain?! Hopefully he put in a new chain. All that hard work for an old chain?

[@tbrowniscool]

As someone who is not a mechanic could you say what your impressions were of the mechanical state of it? The gears looked very clean for being 40+ years old!

[@tortron]

​@@tbrowniscool it looked very good inside, it's obviously a well taken care of bike (kick-start not welded on, valves a healthy colour, no oil build up on them) probably did t need any of that work, a quick hone and new rings maybe to freshen it up if it was getting a bit tired, cylinder looked great. Looks like he might have replaced a bearing in the crankcase

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Fantastic video. I for one would love to see more like this. Well done!

[@Art-jl6pt]

Try watching; {Old Soviet motorcycle full restoration}- video here yt

[@hubert1142]

Being fairly mechanically inept this was magical to watch - awesome job Ari, also kudos to filming/editing guys. More of this please!

[@easynovember5423]

"Because a bike with this much spirit, deserves a second chance!".........Amen!

[@southend26]

This is awesome. Didn't think I was going to finish when I started, but the quality of the work and the video were top notch. Mesmerizing.

[@Nexus-6]

Wonderful. Just Ari in his happy place doing what he loves. And the little Honda getting the TLC it needs. 😊

[@jeanmichaelc1]

First thing I thought: "oh it's a bit long, not gona have time to watch it all"...here I am 35min later. Enjoyed every second!

[@miriamhenning516]

Me, too. And I just watched it for the third time. So soothing.

[@oliverwoolf7217]

Best thing I've watched in ages, these "things" that take us on adventures, deserve looking after.....

[@moneyspent1]

This was stellar. Great job, you can tell Ari loves this stuff.

[@mattf49006]

Back in the late 60s (and over the years following) we had a cpl dozen assortment of honda singles from step thru 50s..CL/SL 90s..CT 70/90s ..aside from me as a 11 yr old starting out in the local 100cc motocross class ( on a CL with a 110cc kit..straight pipe and a 19inch front wheel) those little hondas survived 6 boys and our friends abuse without complaining...the inclined Honda single has to be one of the engineering marvels of the world

[@agenorski]

This is probably my favorite video on yt now. Such a tranquil experience watching Ari rebuild the ct90 in complete silence. No necessary talking or generwic music. Just mechanical bliss.

[@almostsapien]

After watching the Alaska video, this was exactly what I wanted to see! All the different cuts and camera angles, so much work went into filming and editing, I bet rebuilding the bike was the easy part!

[@ShiftyWombat]

This was absolutely amazing. I just watched the trip and I like how calm this video is. Just straight to the point. I have been smiling for over an hour watching these two vids

[@Theoneguythatdoes]

Same here!

[@peggywoods4327]

I just watched them back to back also. Something so soothing and satisfying to see that li'l 90 get so much love! And special attention to the spark plug cable...

[@yukonica4560]

Awesome! It has been years since I sat quietly in a garage with a beer enjoying a friend a rebuild a machine .... Thank you. Originally the travel vlog grabbed me because I live on the North Klondike Highway and encounter (pre-C) all manner of bikes headed north to the Arctic Ocean (Canada side). Seeing the 90 expire at the end was a little sad. Glad you made this sequel. Live on little bike.

[@ApocalypseNouille]

Love this, thanks Ari! It would be great to have a sequel with director's commentary as well, explaining what things are, what you do, tips you got along the way, anecdotes and so on..

[@christianbutcher542]

One of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen. I had no idea Ari was such a skilled mechanic. This gave me a whole new respect for him and this channel. Amazing stuff.

[@A_Dirrty_Bird]

Incredibly well shot and edited this was awesome to watch. You guys friggin rock

[@SSS-mp8th]

This was amazing to watch, drank my morning coffee and just enjoyed. My skills stop at oil change and tires it was impressive to watch someone who knows what they are doing. Keep up the great work everyone.

[@Siper2]

I agree with many others, the style of video is fantastic. I've always really enjoyed watching the How It's Made type of stuff, with cars or motorcycles or whatever. It's wonderfully relaxing, informative, and just really interesting. I hereby cast my vote for a new series! Maybe something like Ari's Garage or Ari's Corner? Maybe Zack can even bring him sandwiches. 😁