I didnt realize i was an old mechanic until I watched this video. "Lefty loosey, righty tighty" but on a serious note, the video was very helpful.
@TwigieBoy2 жыл бұрын
Great informational video. Very well spoken and narrated. I have never left a comment, until now, on a KZbin video but I thought I would pass on the 'thanks.' I just had to watch the video once and could do the whole thing. I liked the demos with the two wrenches, as well.
@williamrtorres11824 жыл бұрын
Honda Shadows are very reliable bike the motor are bulletproof long live the shadow
@influentialolive2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That IS my bike, and, I have to get her ready... and, have Nobody to help... so. I'm going all off of Your video.
@tuts3908 Жыл бұрын
Straight Gospel. Thank you for doing this video !
@RedFacePyro Жыл бұрын
Gnarly thanks bro! Answered all my questions! Great video!
@truckertwotimes71896 ай бұрын
17 mm wrench, thanks that's what i was looking for
@josebetancur95393 жыл бұрын
Excelnt Video,help me a lot , I will do it for first time....I already know how to do it... Thank you Sr.
@laurasuepowellmanning29662 жыл бұрын
I meet need some more advice from you tomorrow you do a very good job on your videos thank you
@xavierblasco54665 ай бұрын
great video I recently just got my motorcycle its a Honda shadow bobber and this video had a lot of great information. I just have a quick question? will a 20w-50 mobil 1 be okay to replace the oil ? its equipped for motorcycle ? I know in the video you got the GM4 10w - 40 but they didn't have that at the store?
@jimgaskell18335 ай бұрын
I would not recommend a viscosity of 20 W 50 for this engine. It’s too thick and I don’t think it’s recommended. Also, the oil bathes the clutch plates in addition to lubricating the engine. that’s why you want to get oil is made for motorcycles engines. You can order your oil online if you can’t find it locally. I do that for some of my vehicles because I have to use special oil in them.
@xavierblasco54665 ай бұрын
@@jimgaskell1833 fantastic thank you I will get the right oil recommendation
@gregdeltorto90293 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful. thx much!
@thisismyname1701 Жыл бұрын
It was indeed helpful
@JoLander434 жыл бұрын
That oils looks clean.. You can get like 2000 more miles on that!
@jimgaskell18334 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was probably a year she didn’t ride it as much. You have to decide if you want to run oils old more than one year
@Ryan-kj4ux3 жыл бұрын
What size fuel filter did you use? And very awesome video! Straight to the point and great info
@jimgaskell18333 жыл бұрын
Ryan, there is no fuel filter but there is an in tank fuel screen You’d have to remove the petcock from the bottom of the fuel tank. Since it’s just a strainer I wouldn’t mess with it unless you have a problem that needs to be corrected.
@Ryan-kj4ux3 жыл бұрын
@@jimgaskell1833 I meant to say oil filter I’m sorry
@jimgaskell18333 жыл бұрын
@@Ryan-kj4ux I just ordered the one for this bike. I don’t think there were size options. The clearance issue so don’t go long on the length.
@GotEmAll1337 Жыл бұрын
@@jimgaskell1833Useless fucking comment. READ THE FUCKING NUMBERS ON THE FUCKING FILTER, GENIUS
@MJames-oe3wi3 жыл бұрын
Is it helpful to elevate the back of bike slightly to help oil flow out when changing (like you do with a car)?
@jimgaskell18333 жыл бұрын
I’d keep if flat. Run the engine to warm the oil before changing and it will flow nicely
@forrestlinkous63412 жыл бұрын
Hey Jim could you show us how to stop a leak on your accelerator pump?
@jimgaskell18332 жыл бұрын
Forrest, I’m assuming you are talking about the accelerator pump in the carburetor. Is this correct? This is somewhat major surgery since the carbs are mounted between the cylinders. There is really no in bike repair procedure I can think of. You’d need to pull the carbs and reseal them. Before you do that though be sure the leak isn’t coming from somewhere else, like above the carbs, a tube, fitting, etc. these carbs are really reliable. The only time you usually have to pull them is due to leaving gas in them for a long time which deteriorates the seals, etc. there are a lot of videos showing how to remove the carbs. You’ll also find services you can mail your carbs to to get them full refurbished. Again, double verify where the leak is coming from. Leaks can be tricky
@jrcurtis34027 ай бұрын
🤘
@juanmonsalvo73254 жыл бұрын
very helpful. can you some time put a vide on how to change the fuel filter. if you have not done so. thank you.
@jimgaskell18334 жыл бұрын
Juan Monsalvo, I’ll look into it. If has one it’s in the fuel line out of the gas tank. Typically it’s integrated into the Petcock. It’s just a screen. Again, let me look into it.
@cliffordlheureux53883 жыл бұрын
How many miles should you change yiur oilnor when should you change you 600 honda oil
@jimgaskell18333 жыл бұрын
No more than once a year. I usually ride 3-4K miles a year. Unless your are putting more than that on your bike you could consider changing it more often.
@cliffordlheureux53883 жыл бұрын
I havent change my oil in 3 to 4 years only rode about 4 k miles....
@jimgaskell18333 жыл бұрын
Yeah you need to change it at least once a year. Used oil gets contaminated from use as well as moisture sitting in your crank case. If it’s not in a sealed bottle it’s exposed to the elements and needs to be replaced. The bike in this video is my wife’s bike. She only drives it a few hundred miles a year but I still change it for the reasons mentioned above
@jacobrobinson57167 ай бұрын
Your using 10w 40 but the bike suggests 10w 30 what's the difference
@jimgaskell18334 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. I'm pretty sure this bike calls for either 10-30 or 10-40. both oil viscosities will work. If you are in a high temperature climate I would go for the 10-40 oil since it has a broader range for the heat. The 10 represents how low the "viscosity" will get in cold temps and the 40 is how think the viscosity will get in high temps. the viscosity changes with the heat of the oil going from low to high. Also, the oil I'm using is made for motorcycles and not cars. you want to buy oil made for motorcycles because the engine oil is also lubricating the clutch. This oil has a special additive for the clutch. Hope this helps.
@gustavorodas9354 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@TheSeldamoo4 жыл бұрын
What tool would be good to release the filter? I do know very little and started to research and watch videos.
@jimgaskell18334 жыл бұрын
This is what I used in the video but it’s not a good tool for beginners. shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/toughone-engine-strap-filter-wrench-w173c/9013180-p?product_channel=local&store=3070&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&store_code=3070&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI86rl7qmv6QIVi4TICh3fywX8EAQYAyABEgLrDPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
@jimgaskell18334 жыл бұрын
It might be worth while to go to your HONDA dealer parts department and let them get you set up with the right tool, oil, drain plug crush washer, etc. having the right oil filter tool is a worthwhile investment since you’ll need it each year. I always buy our oil at the dealer because it’s specially formulated for a motorcycle
@josemendez42983 жыл бұрын
When gas is in the oil is the bike gone forever or can it be save
@jimgaskell18333 жыл бұрын
No it should be okay if you didn’t run a lot on that mixture. Gas in oil can happen during months long storage. Just drain it out, replace the oil and monitor. This happens when the gas washes down the pistons because the carb flooded while sitting (float leak by).
@treering3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to do this. By the way, do you know where those crash bars came from? I've been looking for a set, but a lot of the major brands don't seem to make them for the VLX 600.
@jimgaskell18333 жыл бұрын
I did the crash bars a number of years ago and I can't figure out where I got them. Ebay only give you the last three years of history. I know I bought them on-line. I've bought a lot of parts from Bike Bandit but I checked to see if they had them and they don't. I think I paid around $150-$170 for them. They work great in that if you drop the bike it doesn't go all the way over. This is my wife's bike and she has a tendency to drop it in an intersection if she doesn't ease out on the clutch in first gear. First gear is too big on this bike. Honda should have made it a five speed and make the first gear low like they did the Rebel. The Rebel has to be one of the best starter bikes. Sorry I couldn't be more help. You can find one that first you just have to search the aftermarket offerings. Thx Jim
@treering3 жыл бұрын
@@jimgaskell1833 thanks for the info! Yeah, the one thing I wish I could change about this bike is to make it a 5-speed. That and adding a center stand.
@nentwick89742 жыл бұрын
Didnt show where it should be on the dip stick
@jimgaskell18332 жыл бұрын
There is a little line that marks it on the stick.
@GotEmAll1337 Жыл бұрын
WHY THE FUCK IS IT *LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE* TO FIND THE FUCKING OIL FILTER SIZE/TYPE? I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR DAYS ON THE INTERNET. WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK