Crank Case Breather for the Honda VT600

[@oakenmask]

The best description of internal combustion engines I've ever heard. Suck-squeeze-bang-blow. Love your videos. Helpful and fun. Keep that way!

[@n4zou]

In the distant past Harley Davidson ported the crankcase vent to the primary chain case to lubricate the primary chain between the engine and gear box. There was a drain at the back of the primary case where excess oil and moisture would drain. If your Harley Davidson was not leaking oil and dripping water under the bike where you parked it you had problems.

[@djchamath]

Greatest honda shadow channel

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

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[@Boggs0009]

You are the most awesome technician out there. Your videos are thorough and easy to follow. I bought my 750 aero already partially modified, and they actually installed the filter. This is my first time cleaning/tuning the carb properly in almost 3 years, so the filter was very clogged and had seeped oil all over the carb, frame, wires and hoses. Thankfully all of the seals are in tact and surprisingly none got on the engine. This actually shows how efficient these bikes are: aftermarket straight pipes and air filter system (cone style), and I even went on to remove the baffles from the exhaust. Ran for almost 3 years without properly tuning the carburetor. She’s still a beast. Now I will be honest - without proper tuning and re-jetting, I actually lost about 10-15 mph top speed (115 max to 105 max on the best of conditions), as well as fuel mpg (approx 117 miles full tank to 97 max hwy only). But I got lucky and haven’t run into any problems until just recently. I can start the bike just fine, ride it as long as I want, push it as hard as I want. However, after it sits for a while, when I start it up, it’ll start just fine, then slowly die as if it still needs to warm up more (after about 30 seconds to a minute), and it will not start again. It acts as if it’s starving for fuel, but I can smell the gas, so I’m thinking it’s flooded. Then when I go back the next day, it starts up perfectly as if it never had an issue. Actually stranded me at work one day, as I drive 40 miles to work. Ride fine there, wouldn’t stay started in the morning when I got off. Had to call for a ride. Went and picked it up the next day and it started with no problem. I’m currently cleaning the carb in an ultrasonic cleaner as I type, and have ordered the performance jet kit as well as the velocity stack. Didn’t realize I needed the block off plate, so I will have to order those and install them another day. Thankfully I can go with the hideous option temporarily while I wait. I’m hoping this will fix my problem and give me my speed back. Now I just gotta find the video that explained which ports I can and can’t plug on the carburetor...

[@ryanmccue8180]

Could it be that you have to sync the dual carbs

[@pandulani]

Thanks, man I appreciate your candid and detailed description of the device and function of motors. I was desperately searching to find out what that tiny little filter with a horse running to the top of my bike body does. Now I know its function.

[@Idontrememberasking]

You just saved me a shit ton of work, just plugged it and last second wanted to check if it was a coolant pr breather line

[@jeh87]

very good!! explained things that here in Brazil few people or even one understands

[@EyebrowsMahoney]

When I was younger, I learned the hard way when I deleted the airbox to not block it off. Oil everywhere. Smoke off my exhaust from oil splash. I had to wash my bike with a degreaser to clean it all off - and then I had semi-persistent leaks from the valve covers till I replaced everything - Definitely a bad time! I ended up putting 2 plus 2 together and figuring out I had blocked off the CCV. Kept the factory vent system and put a filter on the top line that goes to the airbox. I've deleted everything since and just made a road draft tube, But I like the idea of a chain luber. Good advice here.

[@drsessum]

I've got a 2006 VT 600 that idles fine but has no acceleration and bogs when I ride it. I bought your kit including the fuel filter, and removed the fuel cutout valve and most of the emissions except for the head reed valves. I left them and plugged the hoses. Do those reed valves need to go completely?

[@45calGunslinger]

I love that Honda had the idea of including a catch can for the crank breather, then installed it in a way that GUARANTEES it never actually drains out the intended hose, and instead all that oil continues back into the airbox and deposits oily residue on the throat of your carb 😑

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

but then you wouldnt have a zesty shot of greazyt condensation to guzzle on your next ride! they saved it for YOU!

[@Nightmare-zn1pq]

Great timing I was just dealing with this and was planing on putting a filter on it. Great video!!!

[@ryanmccue8180]

Man Satan wants you in hell he's laughing at you with that profile picture Jesus can save you believe in him pray to God 🙏

[@BamryInParis]

@@ryanmccue8180 stfu Ryan satan rules over all

[@davidholland1632]

What if you get gas coming out ? I just started working on my and getting in your videos and you do a great job . My bike sits for a week or two some reason it load up and blow gas out . I think I find the problem other then leak shut off valve I seen where you talk about removing the Honda detective control valve which I did to day hop that's the problem. I'm I close .

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

keep goin!

[@15kkrot]

Hi men please let me know when is available the suicide shift is the only thing that I need for finish my Honda shadow vlx 600 thanks

[@Rdaredbs1386]

i jsut rebuilt my 96 vt600. rejetted and removed baffles from stock exhaust. now it is constantly backfiring at idle. i think its just the carb needing tuned ut didn't know if you had dealt with this before? thanks for the videos! really helped to clea the bike up

[@Kernaljake555666]

Trying to do minimalist style removal of the epa shit for now is there a way to plug the reed valves that sit ontop if the head? also if removed all or most of the stuff your talking about is there a way around re jetting? Bike runs pretty decent id rather not open the carb again just yet.

[@Pinguin2006]

I'd like to ask a question that isnt covered in your video: Where does the second hose from the back of the breather box lead to (the higher one comes from the rear cylinder, the lower, second one (that black hose that is cut pretty short in your video) leads to where exactly? I'd like to reassemble the bike and have no idea where to plug in the second strong hose (it came with a fixing clamp on the end, so it was mounted somehere before) The original mainenance manual just states that it goes into the airfilter housing, but there is no connector. The pics in the manual just show that the hose in question goes somewhere downwards but doesnt show exactly where :-(

[@cesarlopez4787]

that hose goes to the air filter base. It sucks clean air.

[@ninsar5765]

Awesome video. Very informative. I wonder if this issue is what is causing motor oil to spew out of the weep hole at the clutch slave cylinder on my 1996 Honda Shadow vt1100? It appears, and I believe, the oil is leaking through at the clutch pushrod where it enters the motor at the clutch slave cylinder. Note, it only leaks (spews) when running, then of course minor dripping after shut down. Any thoughts?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

i cant really diagnose via youtube but it kinda sounds like you already pinpointed the issue. start taking things apart and see what you find.

[@venjhammet]

Hello TJ, I have a Honda Steed 400 '96, was wondering where would be the crankshaft breather be? coz right now I see it's in front and not sure if it's different from a 600. I did try inserting a straw just to see if the hole is blocked but the straw went in deeper. My guess is it's open cause if it was not the cams should have leaked. Bought it 2yrs ago and have been using it for Sunday rides. The rear cover has no hole. Should I be worried that it was placed wrong?

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

i think you mean crankcase breather. it should be on the rear head cover. you can confirm by removing the head cover and youll see that the crankcase breather port in the head lines up with the passage in the head. on one head, theres no passage, on the other, there is.

[@jayswajeffrey3444]

So I'm pretty new to working on my own bikes n I just watched this (for prob the 5th time lol) n I'm glad because some guy B4 me had the crankcase breather blocked. But my question is I took off the engine heads n painted them and I don't recall weather they r correct seeing as u just said they will bolt up just fine but it's very important to not switch them. Is there a way to tell whether the front is front back ECT???

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

crankcase breather goes on the rear head.

[@EricWayneThomasMusic]

Have any recommended piston and rings part numbers for a 1986 Honda Shadow VT700C...? Apparently, back then, Ronald Reagan put heavy tariffs on imported Motorcycles over 700cc to protect Harley Davidson and Honda manufactured a sleeved down version of the Honda Shadow 750 hence Honda manufactured the VT700C for four consecutive years and called it the tariff buster (the unofficial but popular name). I haven't found any reference to VT700C cylinder/ piston and ring parts in any vendor reference online or in forums. Was wondering if any other Honda 700cc internal engine parts are compatible. Fortunately, the VT700C I have in my basement has only 15,000 miles on it and upon breaking it down everything seems to look good except the dried up varnish and dried up brake fluid. My Dad was the original owner and left it behind. It sat in a garage its whole life. No internal rust or pitting except some mild pitting along the edge of the clutch slave cylinder that might be okay because it doesn't seem to extend beyond the seal... hoping that will not have any leaks after a new piston and rebuild kit but if it does would I have to get one machined if I can't find a used one in excellent condition? Also, there's no reference regarding a clutch pushrod seal in the service manual or anywhere I looked. Do I have to make my own seal for this? It would be the seal that the pushrod slides through on the slave cylinder end...

[@santi9532]

This is a great idea. Totally noobie question but The way this is addressed on cars is using a catch can. Could the same possibly be done on a bike but on a smaller scale?

[@santi9532]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS haha how could I have missed the fact the stock setup is essentially a “catch can” haha! I’m so foolish! I was more concentrated on how great of an idea it was to have it consistently lube the chain up haha it’s genius! On a side note, are bikes the same as cars as far as needing a aftermarket ecu in order to have it tuned? I have a honda shadow i would love to tune but I’m totally new to the bike sector as I am more familiar with messing with cars which I’m seeing is essentially very similar in build/tune aspect. Love your videos man, I learn a ton and are very entertaining! Keep it up!

[@spike7703]

HAVE A 1985 HONDA XL350R ENDURO.. SOMEONE REMOVED THE CRANKCASE BODY BREATHER. WONDERING IF I COULD LEAVE OPEN, DO THE SAME THING AND JUST ROUTE OVER CHAIN? SORRY FOR THE CAPS NOT YELLING JUST LAZY. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO.. GAVE ME A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT'S GOING ON ON THE INSIDE.

[@justinkeyoth6490]

Do you have the fuel line/hose sizes listed anywhere for the VT600? I am looking for a convenient list rather than taking all hoses/lines to the store.

[@tamaracarus3016]

Hey TJ, i min 3:14 i see a short hose sticking out right behind the carb,what does that hose go into?

[@al3w1s4ascycles]

Bravo , good info , I picked up a 04 shadow 600 , fun to ride

[@local257]

And what about that air return hose? Can I leave that open by the air intake?

[@mathewshahwan7494]

What do you do with the coolant passage nipple coming off the rear cylinder?

[@fellipebaptista1926]

Hi there ! Thank you for the video. I'm from Brazil. My Honda Shadow is a 1999. I'm doing some customizations and I notice that both of my cilinders have this hose breathes going to this little box under the gas tank. It is that correct for my bike ? Thank you !

[@SpankinMyDough]

What would cause a large amount of coolant to leak out of crank breather?

[@nathenschnitzler7791]

Is there anyway to talk over a landline or cell I have a bunch of?s

[@Messybrad]

Did you build this frame??

[@Crusoe7]

The only thing that concerns me though, is that the breather pipe hanging there open to the elements. Couldn't humidity or dust and such, end up inside the crackcase in this situation? On the other hand, you've got the muffler pipes that of course are connected to the exhaust ports in the motor. The difference being that the breather pipe leads to the sump, where all the oil is. Would like to know your thoughts on this.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

No. Theres not enough suction to pull something alll the way back in.

[@Crusoe7]

I see. I actually meant, when the motor isn't running. You basically have a hole, which goes all the way down to the sump.

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

@@Crusoe7 well your exhaust is a MUCH bigger hole going straight into the cylinders....you're overthinking it bud. 🙌 non issue.

[@Crusoe7]

Yeah, you're probably right. Gonna put an irrigation stainless steel mesh strainer at the end of the pipe. Mainly for aesthetics as it doesn't filter anything really. @@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS

[@TheArtisanTouch]

What are the two wire that come out right behind the front sprocket. An what do I do with them. 97 Shadow bobber bare bones no safety’s at all

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

you can look at the service manual to determine what you have!

[@nathenschnitzler7791]

So wat was tht plastic piece called exactly

[@Bruce-Wayne717]

Is there any performance aspect to this or is it just to help clean up all the unnecessary crap on the bike?

[@barstoolsandtattoos853]

Whats the best years for the VT600? I want to build a hardtail, but need to know what year is best for the parts that you have

[@joemilich]

So... What else would cause my VTX 600 to leak at the seals? Mind you the bike has just now broken 6K miles.

[@andreiburgonovo5344]

Exports to brazil?

[@myowinhtun6169]

Can i do that the same on steed 400??

[@austinmoore5038]

I have a 1998 Honda shadow 1100 and I want to add a clutch foot peg / Jockey Shifter and a kick start but don’t know if the engine is to powerful for any of that.

[@joemann7971]

Kickstart is probably way too much got such a bike. If you're worried about things like dead batteries, practice push starting it. It certainly wont be easy, but at least you have the bike's momentum on your side, and you can have a buddy help you push for the best chance of starting that sucker up.

[@EstebanGorgoll-jn6cs]

Awesome vid!

[@JacobGoldstein]

Aren't those the same ports that you offer block off plates for?

[@JacobGoldstein]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS Lol just realized I have an efi Honda Shadow and not dual duh my bad I was so confused. Thanks boss

[@Toby-uk9hv]

thank you man! i really appreciate what you do! it really helps

[@anthonyminor3066]

Hey TJ, do you make a velocity stack for the honda shadow aero vt750?

[@Agnostic.JohnOG]

Yes, they are listed on his website. shoptjbc.com/collections/ace-vt750

[@Phaedrus-th7bi]

where did you buy / find / make those read valve (AS?) covers?

[@pocketbike33]

shoptjbc.com/collections/vt600-parts-collection/products/ais-block-off-plates-for-honda-shadow-vt600-87-08?variant=4101194049

[@jdlc24]

What about a mini catch can?

[@cesarlopez4787]

The stock setup is essentially a “catch can”

[@Gatorsdad]

i plugged mine lol and it exploded oil all over the place mid ride. hes right. i had a bad time. dont plug your breather.

[@JeremyBorumComposer]

Automatic chain lube! Brilliant.

[@MJames-oe3wi]

Don't really understand the point of getting rid of the original breather, and then having to re-route the oil & moisture down onto the chain or under the tire. Why not just let it keep going into the breather reservoir? Totally understand getting rid of all the EPA stuff which can help the machine perform better, but not getting this one.

[@MJames-oe3wi]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS Oh ok, so basically it's totally a cosmetic thing. I thought maybe it affected performance in some way. Is it even visible when the neck is in place? I can't even SEE mine without taking the neck off.

[@cesarlopez4787]

@@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS Thank you so much for the information.

[@TheArtisanTouch]

Well fuuuuuuuck 😂

[@TJBRUTALCUSTOMS]

👍

[@vegaspitbikes]

This dude is a scammer

[@joef9754]

I put a tank on my 86 vlx600 and blocked off both hoses to that catch box and now front cylinder is smoking when it gets warm doesn't smell like oil or fuel and nothing is leaking from the pipe if I unblock that hose will that stop the front from smoking or is there a bigger problem