Honda Shadow 1100 Stripped Head Bolt Repair

[@Ryan-ru4mi]

Thanks, great video. Please come out with more content on repair/maintenance if you can.

[@MotoMedic]

That's the plan!

[@vikesfan0528]

AWESOME videos - this one and the engine removal video! Thanks. You mentioned that you would have a video of re-installing the engine too. Is that a reality? At any rate, wow. great job!!!

[@MotoMedic]

Hey man thanks! Unfortunately, I had to sell that bike so I could pay some bills and help finance my move to Washington. So I wasn't able to do a video on the work done or getting the engine back in. If you've got questions on it though let me know... I've had the engine out a few times on the same bike for various other reasons. Bike had 78,000 miles on it when I sold it and ran beautifully.

[@12misericordia]

best background music than heard in a video tutorial.

[@nop3noperson]

Did it work? No running video this time. Cool channel.

[@CarlosLopez-lm3lu]

This is agreat video, i just follow your instruction and everything goes OK. Just have a quick question... can the rear cilynder cover could be uses on tbe front?? Thanks so much for your support and Best Regards!

[@MotoMedic]

I think they can be swapped. But not totally certain. :)

[@chrissanderson5402]

What side perma-coil needed for that bolt? Im having the same issue

[@robertw5008]

Looking 4 my first bike honda 1100 are the honda vtx1300 what would be easier to maintain never worked on a motorcycle before so looking for some good information are the valves adjustments are tippets hard to do for a first timer? Those are my concerns and worries!

[@jameswheeler6137]

I need advice. 03 shadow vt1100 with a recent top overhaul would not run. I bought it and took it apart and found all things looked exceptionally good rings, cylinders, valve work. I found too many shims under the hyd lash adjusters. I removed shims to obtain at least .047 movement of the assist pins. Motor runs great but a little too much valve lash noise. My question if I remove the rocker housing (only) and add about .020 shims will the head gaskets with 200 miles need to be replaced??

[@MotoMedic]

Doubtful you'd have any issues with that new of a head gasket. If you have the means to replace, it can't hurt, but I don't see it having a problem. Just make sure everything is clean and spot on again when you reassemble.

[@israriofrio7757]

thank you so much for the video, my honda shadow sabre 2004 is mixing coolant with oil and vice versa, where do you buy your head gaskets at?

[@MotoMedic]

I always start with OEM parts if they're available. Dealership, Parts supplier, or online. If they don't make a specific part anymore, grab the part number and paste it into ebay and see what you get. I've been able to find just about everything I've ever needed on Ebay as a last resort.

[@sleezymechanic]

I'm looking for some general knowledge on replacing exhaust header bolt studs

[@MotoMedic]

Are they stripped? Or are the frozen in the block and you're trying to remove them?

[@sleezymechanic]

@@MotoMedic previous owner put forward controls on and had to modify the exhaust. He didn't have the proper hardware and didnt have gaskets on it either. So the holes are mucked but not bad enough to helicoil. Anyways I re threaded them and they look pretty good. As far as the new studs do I thread it into the stud shoulder with some loctite then torque them?

[@sleezymechanic]

@@MotoMedic also on one of the studs there were like ten washers. When I look on parts diagrams it doesn't really do into detail on how the muffler attaches to the head from the manufacturer

[@MoBLuBSiAb4LiFe]

I know u don't have the bike anymore but would you know how to do the timing on this bike? Cuz I took my rear cam off to resize a strip bolt housing and I forgot to mark it

[@marcostenorio2390]

Good my friend

[@yonsiipermata]

beli stream valve seal dimana ya

[@gregorytuffelmire9424]

Doing the same repair on a 97 shadow spirit. What parts to you order to repair and fix parts list?

[@MotoMedic]

Which parts to order depends entirely upon when need to be replaced and won't always be the same. But... Always replace any gaskets. That's a given.

[@12misericordia]

Moto medic: Will there be a video that shows me how to change the pick up coil sensor to a 99 honda shadow ace vt1100 tourer motorcycle?

[@MotoMedic]

Unfortunately I don't have one to work on at the moment!

[@12misericordia]

@@MotoMedic My fear is that I am going to take the engine out of time.

[@MotoMedic]

@@12misericordia go by the book and you should be OK. It's always a little scary even for me the first time I go to start a freshly put together engine 😂

[@12misericordia]

@@MotoMedic what happens is that the book does not teach you how to remove the front pieces to get to the pulse cable

[@12misericordia]

@@MotoMedic I'll take it to the Honda dealer let them do it, I have no choice, thanks for your advice

[@rickodoiron6929]

Great video thank you !!!

[@MSlaytonOIF06]

What did you use to remove the spark plug sleeve?

[@MotoMedic]

If you can find a 22mm bolt that'll do it. I used an SAE bolt and a bench grinder to make my own tool. I thought I added a part that I show the tool I made but apparently I didn't!

[@MotoMedic]

At about the 4 minute mark you'll see it. I knew I put it in there haha

[@MSlaytonOIF06]

Awesome, thank you for the info and the quick response, very much appreciated!

[@MotoMedic]

My pleasure!!

[@jamesvick9877]

Can the cylinder heads be removed while engine is still in the frame?

[@MotoMedic]

No... The frame gets in the way and doesn't have enough room to get the heads off of the threaded rods. Unfortunately you have to drop this one to get even the valve covers off almost.

[@jamesvick9877]

This is an awesome video,Ive watch about 20 times no exaggerating. I hate that they use the tube holder with the cam chain.

[@AlbertoStone]

Buen video gracias Saludos de Tijuana México

[@MotoMedic]

Gracias... Me alegra que te guste el video

[@gerardososa1399]

tanks its great, i learn too much

[@ThePistache95]

Same bike, same problem, but mine has both cylinders bolt stripped :/ what size of helicoil have you used? Drillbit was 21/64?

[@MotoMedic]

I don't remember the exact size. I used a thread gauge to determine what the pitch was.

[@MoBLuBSiAb4LiFe]

21/64 with 8x1.25 heli

[@dimasmachado7157]

Como calibra las válvulas?

[@alexbezzubenko3741]

братишка есть кино сборки двигателя. момент когда и как выставить цепи ГРМ по ВМТ каждый цилиндр

[@Евгений-д5з4х]

Спасибо. Всё супер.

[@DaroffApFire]

Does anyone know the part number for the cam plugs for these engines? I need to replace mine because they leak and I literally can't find them anywhere online.

[@MotoMedic]

Not sure what you're referring to as far as "cam plugs" but try starting here. If the bike is a 1999 like mine was this is the place to find the parts. ... or at least part numbers, if they've been discontinued. But in many cases they aren't.... and if they are at least you'll have a part number to search on Ebay where it's likely you'll find what you need. www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1999/vt1100c3-ac-shadow-aero

[@DaroffApFire]

@@MotoMedic So on these engines the cams come out of the side of the head and there's little plugs with o-rings that seal off the ends of them. They're notorious for leaking and I need to buy new ones to replace. And yes this link is exactly what I needed. It's the cam plugs for the cylinder head. Thanks!

[@kabylia8040]

Are the shims are all same thickness? How many shims for each tappets?

[@MotoMedic]

There are different thicknesses. Always keep the shims that came out of each lifter recess with that lifter. If just taking the head off they'll go back where they were. If doing a completely new top end I'd recommend checking the manual on how to get them adjusted right. It can be a total pain in the rectum.

[@johnnypyro-0U812]

Your not located in Georgia by chance are you?

[@MotoMedic]

2nd person today to ask where I am. 🤣 I'm in north Idaho. Not very close to Georgia.

[@bielbster6]

I have the same problem but don't have the mechanical skills to repair this. Know how much I can expect to pay? I know a crap ton but figured I'd ask before I just cut my loss and junk it

[@MotoMedic]

Probably looking at over a grand I'd say. Engine out is expensive. :(

[@bielbster6]

@@MotoMedic I'm hoping I can pull the engine out. Doesn't look to bad. In hopes to save me a few bucks

[@fernandonava6935]

Hola soy de mexico, espero poder tener contacto contigo, tengo un problema with the camshaft espero me puedas ayudar

[@MotoMedic]

Hola amigo... Soludos desde Akumal 🤙🇲🇽. Podría ser más fácil para los dos hablar por correo electrónico. ¡Hablo muy poco español pero hago lo mejor que puedo! [e-mail] 👍👍 Haré lo mejor que pueda para ayudar.

[@grimreaper7864]

I need base gasket where did u get yours

[@grimreaper7864]

I have to do my rear cylinder it's bleeding oil out exasut

[@MotoMedic]

Get OEM parts if they're available from Partzilla.com. If they're not available copy the part number and type Honda then paste that part number into eBay. May get something.

[@grimreaper7864]

@@MotoMedic is the base gasket metal

[@MotoMedic]

@@grimreaper7864 I can't remember exactly. But it very well may be.

[@grimreaper7864]

@@MotoMedic thank u brother means a lot for the reply

[@adic63]

Hi , need some help . I have honda shadow vt1100 85-86 , it makes a noise , something like ticking noise , i can hear it to the head cover , can somebody tell me what can i do ?

[@MotoMedic]

It could be many things. Valves, cam chain tensioner, or any number of things. 1100?if it's never had the valves inspected that could be a place to start. The 1100 also has been known to tick if there's too much or not enough oil. Too much oil causes bubbles which get under the lifters. But.... Without actually hearing the bike run I have no idea where you should start. My advice is to bring it to someone and have it looked at.

[@adic63]

Moto Medic before 3 years i had the same honda shadow vt1100 , and the same problem , that time my mechanic said that hydraulic lifters are defect , so I bought this bike yesterday and ..... here is the same damn thing 😥😥😥

[@MotoMedic]

@@adic63 the Great thing is.... It's totally fixable 😊

[@adic63]

Moto Medic sorry for replying you , i live in Switzerland, can you tell me what can i do to fix it please, thank you 🙏

[@MotoMedic]

@@adic63 8ve already given you my best answer. I can't diagnose something I can't see. Best to take it to someone who can give it a proper diagnostic. I wish I had a better answer for you! But I would tell the same thing to someone on the phone. I'd have to see the bike.

[@gerardomunoz5546]

Very good job.!!☠️

[@alexbezzubenko3741]

братишка скажи.подойдет двигатель с ace на этот мот?

[@MotoMedic]

Все двигатели Honda 1100cc для линейки Shadow одинаковые. Получите тот же год, и он должен быть правильным.

[@alexbezzubenko3741]

@@MotoMedic так понимаю если мотор Двигатель Honda Shadow 1100 SC32 A. C. E. SC32E-1000373 незнаю правда какой год А у меня Двигатель Honda Shadow 1100 SC39 AERO (1998год) SC39E-1000564 есть вариант что он подойдёт

[@AntonioMartinez-iv3iq]

Easy money,go on 🤙from mexico

[@MotoMedic]

Hola from Akumal, Quintana Roo !!

[@SethMason88]

What did you use to remove the spark plug housing?

[@MotoMedic]

I used a large bolt and used a grinder to get it to size, then vice grips on the bolt... twisty-pully!