G80CS Timing Side Main Bushing, Fitting & Reaming

A 1957 circa G80CS short stroke motorcycle engine rebuild, focused on the timing side bushing

[@coolhand1964]

I have a brace of AJS singles in the garage to restore, your videos are taking away so much of my restoration anxiety and supporting my 'do it once, do it right' approach. Thank you from the heart of my bottom.

[@TheRideNut]

Ciao Mr Wise, best get cracking! Thank you for the nice words and for watching my Vids... Ciao Dick Casey The RideNut

[@markcousins7700]

Having rebuilt two 70's and one early 90's dirt bikes. I thought my 56 AJS basket case would be a walk in the park being so agricultural by comparison. How wrong I was!!! This is a world inhabited by true craftsmen, an art I can only aspire to! I liken it to my experience in electronics...Digital just works, analogue, although technically inferior, takes a lot of setting up with old school approaches. Thanks Dick! Wonderful videos, now I know who I have to go find!!

[@TheRideNut]

Mr. Cousins, thank you for comments and watching my videos, Dick Casey. AKA The RideNut

[@VenturiMotorWorks]

Excellent video. The best I could find on using an adjustable reamer. I’m working on a Harley engine and this is the information I needed. Thanks from the UK.

[@TheRideNut]

Thank you Sir! Glad my small contribution was found helpful. Safe Travels Dick Casey, The RideNut

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I was a Suzuki and Kawasaki mechanic and always liked these singles. With the amount of reaming, machining etc I don't think I'll bother buying one. I used to work with an old mechanic who was proud of his reamers. Now I know why, everything is bushes. Thanks for showing.

[@TheRideNut]

Thanks for watching my videos and for your comment on reamers and old mechanics... as I are one! 😇 Dick Casey

[@josemelo6259]

Motos inesquecíveis.Parabéns pelo carinho com que é feita a restauração.👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@TheRideNut]

Olá José, obrigado por seus comentários calorosos e por assistir meus vídeos. Dick Casey

[@electricdart3268]

What a brilliant explanation of how to use an adjustable reamer! It's much clearer to me now.

[@TheRideNut]

Thank you E. Dart. I appreciate your comment!

[@glaicogobbo4046]

Pure service worthy of a highly skilled toolmaker. My Respectful Greetings. Very Grateful for the show!

[@TheRideNut]

Thank you Sir! The RideNut

[@JohnRWeber]

After watching this video, I feel like I just got to watch Michelangelo paint or sculpt. Thanks for the enlightenment, Sir!

[@TheRideNut]

Thank you John, your comment is heart felt and much appreciated.

[@gentlerowdy]

Every night i have to watch atleast one of Professor Caseys Master class video- a sheer & a sheer artiste at work- what would it take to be your apprentice Sir !!!!!

[@TheRideNut]

Yes Sir! Watching the RideNut is far better than having Momma read a Fairy Tale... Thanks for your comments. Dick Casey The RideNut

[@gren509]

I'd recommend giving the reamer more rotations inside the bush, as it removes the risk of the tool transferring any ovality.

[@TheRideNut]

Good comment... Thank Gren809, The RideNut

[@renahitze]

I have the Same engine! 57' G80CS, thanks for Sharing this Video!

[@TheRideNut]

Thank you Sir!

[@brianbarnes7886]

Heeo Dick. As others have said, I wish I had seen your videos some time ago. You make it look so easy but we do not have your skill. Recently I built a G80 CS with poor knowledge but have since had it running but now it is a beast to start even with Thorspark electronics. I have been trying to do leak down tests but no conclusions yet as hard to hold engine from turning. I wonder if you have any advice to offer?

[@TheRideNut]

Leak down tests are helpful. The tricky part is getting the piston at exactly TDC. Ciao Dick Casey

[@jamesholland4608]

No timing side bearing used then

[@teguhyulianto1186]

Factory racing