How To make a CHINESE PIT BIKE LAST FOREVER - SSR 125 Maintenance

[@Anthsv8]

Tip when you check your oil don’t screw the dip stick in then pull out just put it in till it touches then remove and check level. Also with these bikes it good to check the valve clearance on them soon after you get them as they either wear in very fast or they are just not tightened very well from factory. You will find the bike running rich like it is then it will start cold ok but get harder to start when it hot. Or stall after idling for a min and have poor top end performance. Check the valve clearance before you do any idle or air fuel adjustments .076mm for Intake and .1mm for the exhaust work great on these engines good luck

[@tebibyte2357]

0.005 -0.009 inches works for exhaust as well.

[@davidmarley80]

Instablaster.

[@AmillionCo]

Wym by valve clearance? What is that?

[@Anthsv8]

@@AmillionCo it’s the clearance between the rocker arm and the end of the valve this clearance allows for heat expansion so that the valve closes completely and opens long enough when the engine is hot or cold you must have the piston set to top dead center while on the compression Stroke to do this check or adjustment

[@connorjack3246]

Any idea why my exhaust glows red hot after only 5-10miles of riding?

[@ollilehtonen6764]

I like it when people take care of their rides, even if they are "cheap pitbikes" My pitbike is about sixteen years old and i have welded the frame back together three times. There is no rear brake because the master cylinder got destroyed the last time the frame gave out. I've had it for nine years (it was my older brother's bike before) and i've tried to keep it on the road with as low of a budget as i can. So far, if we don't include oil/fuel, i've spent about 130€ on it: Wheel bearings and axle seals for the front and rear, clutch plates, carb rebuild kit, spark plug and a rear tyre. I've made a chain tensioner and a heavy-duty skid plate using 4mm steel plate, gotten new plastics, sharper footpegs, pneumatic rear shock, hand guards and a new gas tank with a debris collecting valve from a scrap pile, made a new exhaust from a Civic fart can i found and made a rear mud guard from a tractor front fender. She's a total piece of shit for sure and spends more time in the workshop than in the pits but she's got character and she just so happens to be the bike i have. She's not a 450 Honda or Yamaha but she's mine and that's all that matters.

[@scootertuningfl2174]

id love to see a vid on it sounds legit

[@ollilehtonen6764]

@@scootertuningfl2174 Haha, screw it. I'll probably be wrenching on it or or my car during the weekend so i'll see if i can make something up.

[@CensusBruh]

“I apologize in advance if my methods are fucked” 😂 good video man really clear and straight forward

[@TravisVas]

Thanks! haha

[@Anonymous-wk9zg]

Hey random question but I am curious as to your full ethnic background? also, informative video.

[@SPARC3337]

Little tip I learned is to use thicker oil, I’ve used 20-50 in my little tao tao and it runs amazing. I’ve also learned it works well for hot weather on air cooled bikes

[@recoil5129]

I put 20w 50 sinthtic in mine and it seems to run a lot better it seems quicker and sounds better I would suggest using it

[@omarmontana1969]

can u still say that?

[@recoil5129]

@@omarmontana1969 Yes sir I can, she runs great still

[@krakenjm6877]

@@omarmontana1969 over time it's better to run a slightly thicker oil because tolerances from wear decrease, meaning you would probably burn more oil than necessary in the cylinder.

[@dezi7275]

Love the vid should definitely make some pitbike adventures or of you just riding around and talking

[@Nitro91]

Adjust the chain by having weight on the bike. When there is no weight there is suppose to be a little slack

[@connor6589]

Change the oil like every 4 or three months hours of use not every summer and put a plastic grocery bag over The air filter Or else you were going get water in your carb

[@cs_katman]

I like to take of the air filter and put duck tape over the hole instead just to make sure no water gets inside

[@principlemethods5281]

@@cs_katman bro wtf! Thanks a lot! Worst advice ever!

[@principlemethods5281]

@@cs_katman you owe me money for new parts now. Seriously bro I'm taking you to court your IP address is public property.

[@Ludee74]

@@principlemethods5281 wtf lol

[@octaviomadrid5214]

That oil doesn’t have “JASO MA” Would it mess up the clutch?

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

Doesn't the manual mention replacing an "oil strainer"?

[@ollilehtonen6764]

Probably does but if it's not broken, you can just clean it. I didn't even know these engines had one before cracking open the clutch-side of the case for a rebuild

[@trikie7821]

can i just let it be?

[@yellowveedub]

My Chinese pitbike is a thumpstar.190 Another tip don't ride it like I ride mine and break 3rd gear off 😁. One good thing about having to rebuild my motor is finding out zongshen uses junk valve stem seals. Luckily for me 2018 KTM 250sxf valve seals fit. 😲. While valves apart I ported intake mildly and polished exhaust side and smoothed valve guide mounds. Next wet sanded squish area in valve pocket area to remove any casting dimples to eliminate hot spots and detonation. Cleaned valves and lapped them in being they were never lapped from factory. I also welded a mounting point for an upper chain roller instead of the junk rubber bumber these bikes come with

[@mewfuz37]

I only saw one person notice him using regular car engine oil instead of motorcycle wet clutch oil. Has everyone been just using car oil for there pit bikes with a wet clutch?

[@cem5945]

Hey mate, nice video ! I have a question how much did you spent for your SSR?

[@mattcat1148]

Cem Kaya there like 1300 bot u could get em for like 600

[@cem5945]

Matt Cat thank you for your response. Yeah I just wanted to know bc I saw one for under 500€ (without shipping)

[@TravisVas]

I bought mine from a local dealer for around 700-800 USD. I maybe have put in $ 100 in upgraded parts so far

[@laffy3308]

I thought you had to cover the air filter when you water it down?

[@SekFuny]

Dont spray da filter bro

[@godly5099]

Will crf50 style plastics fit on the bike?

[@fj4723]

instead of changing the spark plug after every season, set up your carburetor right.

[@abs1yt641]

Yo bro i need help fixing my bike do you have Instagram so i can talk to you

[@fj4723]

@@abs1yt641 yes -> @janosch_f

[@tebibyte2357]

Um no... the manual literally says Change it every Season. People like you always wonder why their bikes bogging and doesn't start.

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

How often to change the oil how many miles or hours?

[@seanlevi2618]

I think it says 500km

[@adriano189]

If u ever changing the engine oil, change it after 20min run&heat....never cold change! Rule Nr.1.....

[@cs_katman]

Yup

[@omarmontana1969]

why is that?

[@adriano189]

@@omarmontana1969 because all the metal wear found in the oil along with the deposits and dirt will float out through the drain. You can maximize the effect with flushing oil, and then proper quality oil. Oil change lost its efect if on the botom of the engine block remain the worst of oil.

[@AmillionCo]

@@adriano189 what flushing oil you recommend to flush for these dirt bikes

[@adriano189]

@@AmillionCo Almost every brand has a oil flush. If u can't get one, a cheap 10W-40 oil will do it . Just fill the engine with the right value, make a short trip and heat up the engine. Then out with it. Now you can fill it up with a expensive oil which u mean to fill as first. The better one. Thats enough to clean your engine if your oil change interval are shorter in mth. ;)

[@ethancook4465]

I’m used to sbc spark plugs and half a turn made me cringe then that extra eighth turn killed me lol

[@charlescobb2420]

I was thinking the same he put it on too tight

[@capolean2902]

do u add that gas to both tanks? and that is 4 stroke gas right

[@Christiansmith-gl2sd]

What size rear sprocket 48

[@connorjack3246]

Great video. My exhaust glows red hot 🥵 any ideas why it’s happening? I’ve got a oil cooler system and a brand new carburettor and it’s still doing it?? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

[@krakenjm6877]

Did you tune the carb? if not then you are probably running too lean, needs more fuel. All engines hate running lean because it generates excess heat.

[@fs-rj2jq]

How many kms per tank do you get?

[@fazejaanus]

You can't ask km because pits don't have odometers

[@fs-rj2jq]

@@fazejaanus then how do u know when to refill? Looking inside the tank?

[@msspeedy5528]

I had a 140 stomp and I used to ride a good 2 hours without needing to refill had a malkini 26mm race carb on it aswell

[@chrisl8680]

4 Hours of thrashing

[@jonny257]

When u first think sh!t I should check the tank and see you've used about 250ml lol

[@dylanmoore1006]

Nice video, great professional job

[@channelj9461]

What should we gap the spark plug too?

[@sweatshoppimpsbigpete2223]

Did u figure out the gap i myself wanna know

[@ontheopblockofftheopblock347]

If you pressure wash it forces the dirt into like bearings and what not

[@TravisVas]

thanks for the tip! My power washer isn't too powerful but i try to stay away from sensitive areas anyway

[@ontheopblockofftheopblock347]

Ok that’s good your welcome

[@omarmontana1969]

so where shoudnt u spray the pressure washer??

[@sanesaint8725]

I heard the ngk 9 to 7 was the best

[@Juandongduck]

The oil change was the only non bs thing

[@eddiekeeling454]

What was your gap length?

[@blakemcquillen778]

Another tip for everyone make sure you cover your air filter when you wash your bike. Nobody likes water in the carby

[@slimey831]

What year is this bike?

[@Christiansmith-gl2sd]

And power good on it brt it wheelie to

[@sanesaint8725]

I sprayed mine with anti-rust UV protection

[@principlemethods5281]

What is the yearly maintenance cost? Roughly?

[@geronimocelzo5776]

Wat size is your rear swing bolt ??

[@barleybond6912]

can you use 10w-30?

[@ShiestyYYz]

how many ML of oil did you put in the engine? I put around 750ml in my 125cc is that enough?

[@omt4873]

I put 700ml in my 125 kayo , the owners manual says 06 quarts and then says 900ml on a different page, when I did the first oil change 700ml drained out and it came from a dealer so I’ve just stuck with 700 since the manual is unclear, if u over fill it it will foam up and leak out the vent drain up top

[@Anonymous-wk9zg]

Hey random question but I am curious as to your full ethnic background? also, informative video.

[@speedylittlemaniac5126]

Ive had my pit bike for about a year and not done any of these things

[@livinglifewithleilooge3646]

I just got SSR 140. What mods should I make first?

[@jaymckellar60]

Turbo

[@trikie7821]

probably a carb

[@RichardGastelum-lc4tl]

Thank you

[@usayoungnostradom3534]

don't know too much about and about pit bikes what can an upgraded high quality exhaust improve speed at least 5 10 miles an hour for acceleration at least

[@moem6220]

very helpful

[@hqvc7617]

So I have a ssr 110 and the chain snapped off and there was parts missing to it so I threw it away. Now I can’t find a chain that will fit the bike. Do you know where I can buy a chain for it?

[@NPCSN]

Fishing Frenzy might be better off breaking your own chain. (Find a motorcycle model that uses a longer chain, buy that chain and then break the chain to your proper length)

[@ylballa]

any 420 chain. protaper, renthal, etc

[@certified.martin6871]

I didn’t even know I had to replace the brake fluid😬

[@getitdone361]

Gotta use motorcycle oil or clutches will screw up over time more like how to make it not last forever

[@philipbottrill8450]

Thats not 4ST oil, your bike will last 5mins following this guys advice. Oil should be 10W-40 4ST Motorbike oil, NOT Engine Oil!!!!

[@Martybrown-kc4xg]

Good video

[@alexgarcia3900]

That was way too tight on the spark plug Holly crap

[@Christiansmith-gl2sd]

Bet its fast

[@smiddiespiddies2549]

hey man great vid. mind checking out my stuff and giving me some tips on making a good vid.

[@Remix-py3du]

This dude a noob warm the bike up before you change oil 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@tebibyte2357]

At least he trying to care for it 😂. Most others just clap then throw away Chinese bikes

[@caymenbrooks]

Yo bro it’s a American made bike

[@erickperez9343]

don't use car oil on your pit bike it will damage your engine

[@kyleloboda7806]

Dude SSR Isn’t chinese

[@CMFSXN]

Kyle Loboda read on a website those engines were made by or with Honda lol

[@kyleloboda7806]

CMF. SXN Honda is Japanese not Chinese

[@CMFSXN]

Kyle Loboda im aware just stating they all come from the same side of the world

[@kyleloboda7806]

CMF. SXN yeah boy Honda Makes good reliable engines, they are not cheap Chinese bikes like apollo or Tao Tao

[@Bulletproof91189]

SSR is Chinese... They are a US based brand though.

[@brockmitchell7575]

What’s the spark plug gapped at??