I Call It HONDUKI

[@tracimitchell6731]

Amazon has an AC CDI with pigtail for 11.99, have used them many time on multiple machines without any issues.

[@gtametro]

for that cheap its worth a try

[@philtowle4683]

Good shout, assuming you get a wiring diagram good to keep one as a diagnostic tool.

[@willgilligan7605]

Look at 16:07 - there's arcing from the coil to the earth.

[@helloman1445]

Took me a while to see what you were seeing but good catch, this needs more likes so he will see.

[@dengeondengeon]

Had to replay like 4 times to see it. I knew the problem had to be electrical! So the high voltage cable is grounding. No wonder it runs like shit.

[@djlesinski7978]

GREAT CATCH

[@bhoss7133]

@@willgilligan7605 wow, good eye! I still can't find it yet

[@kriswright1022]

So many times electrical problems are mis-diagnosed as fuel related! Been there, done that!

[@bhoss7133]

Awesome troubleshooting work Jake! I never would had imagined you could interchange CDI's from different machines. You inspire me to want to learn more about electric systems (that I've intentionally avoided doing for 30+ years) Please keep up the great work!!

[@timelson6659]

Love the new format! I know it must be a ton of work! You guys are appreciated!

[@skrez5534]

Fix it up! All those aftermarket parts deserve another life!

[@ZPDSurvival]

In the last video many people said electrical and CDI. After the Timing flywheel issue. Looking good. Cheers.

[@bradk8694]

Woohoooo! It's running correctly! Hopefully a viewer will donate a CDI and you can get it all put together so it's rideable.

[@Cochis3]

@16:20 you can see spark on the frame coming off of the coil I believe as well @17:47, ground issue?

[@jlucasound]

Jake, the sacrifices you make for us are commendable. 🙏❤

[@kammelryder]

I'd say you proved the stock CDI is toast. DR350's NEVER DIE!!!

[@timdulan]

We feel your pain, and some of us watch with empathy and are here for the good and bad 😊 always learning about much more than just engines. Thank you two!!!

[@ralfnjan]

My better half says Jennie came out early that morning and fixes it for ya. But your happy reaction is her and our reward.

[@houstonhowell3618]

Can always look forward to y’all’s videos, perseverance pays off!

[@rogerquenault7207]

Great video as always, you have to finish the project the Honduki deserves a better life.

[@deathamphetamine213]

Thanks for posting everyday. Love every video, great work.

[@WWNF911]

Congrats Jake. Several of the fellers in the comments section last night called it as well! Thanks for the great videos! Have a great holiday weekend 👍

[@dg3007]

You've got to see it through! Save it, complete the bike!

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Not Suzonda?

[@Alexander_l322]

I think Honduki is much better. It looks like duki

[@robintodd3901]

Not so keen on the new video style but thinking good head on ya for figuring it out 👍

[@jacobcounty]

You’re like the good doctor.

[@remyllebeau77]

Happy Thanksgiving, thanks for all the videos!

[@MichaelVaughn-p9f]

I'll buy that bike, happy thanksgiving,by the way Jake,a truly good job with the 🔧🛠️ wrenches

[@ISEEORBS]

I love this channel. I love you guys. Keep them coming!!

[@muffinthepug2358]

Tip my hat to you Jake, I wouldn't have tried that. Fair play Sir

[@Alexander_l322]

Amazing all that trouble because of the CDI, good job figuring it out Jake. I say either try to find a cheap parts bike and make one good or just get rid of it as it is

[@jeffferguson899]

never thought that it would work . great job

[@vet8787]

The other DR is only three hours away ……. Probly get it for $400 …….and it appears to have everything you need…. These DR350’s are great dual sports with them having a six speed transmission

[@russelleckert8940]

Sounds like my 350 se at about 1300 rpm should be 1400 to 1600 as per manual, but other one put one together you will not be disappointed.

[@spiritusinfinitus]

My prediction: Water has got in one of the original connectors or inside the unit and it's caked in blue corrosion flavoured gunk. Contact cleaner and a cotton bud if that's the case - or a soldering iron and some hardwiring! I had an old trusty friend that was going to cost me £300 until I found that a supposedly sealed booted connector was letting in water everytime I washed it which resulted in a very similar symptom. My budget solution was contact cleaner a good component level scrubbing and a ziplock bag over the whole thing! Worked a treat.

[@davidthompson3542]

Happy thanksgiving to you all

[@oddysee3030]

This video rocks, great idea

[@VashStarwind]

See if you can repair the CDI. Probably be a pita to get into, but would be cool to see.

[@AndrewSmarowsky]

Loving the daily videos! Keep it up, but not at the cost of your sanity 👍🏼

[@metaldog7128]

Well it doesn’t want to give up the fight for survival just yet….i think it deserves a little bit of a makeover 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ISEEORBS]

You came back. I like it...

[@Rooonga]

It’s aliiiiiive! A true Frankie. You gotta get it all done & ride it. I’ve a feeling it’ll run bad once the revs get up due to the dual signal pickups; but we won’t know until you try. I’d love to see it restored and ridden.

[@ZPDSurvival]

Really Good Notes. Seriously. Keep working on that. I am an artist and guitar player. I love working on Motorcycles. That one note you hit was key. Happy Thanksgiving. I am cooking for they family. Prepping all night long.

[@paulscycleshop1823]

Has anyone mentioned that the regulator/rectifier on this bike is from a lawnmower engine? I just cant stop looking at it, also possibly could have caused the CDI malfunction. Just saying :)

[@shannonstratton3164]

I caught that a few vids ago about that and commented that the regulator is common on briggs and Stratton engines, didn't get a response. . That could be a cheap alternative to getting vintage machines running.

[@theoderoode7978]

Please make a video about all your dirt bikes and film yourself riding them! Show off the awesome collection! 🙏

[@ZPDSurvival]

Rad mod with the CDI Box. Very cool.

[@DunnMotors]

Sounds good!

[@tommygreist9560]

I call it a Breakthrough.😮❤

[@krisley5178]

I believe what we have here is a bonafied break-thru. 👍😎👍

[@dukesilver2019]

Set that idle 200 rpm higher and it'll be great. Cameragirl nailed it.

[@Rooey129]

Would love to see if the old CDI works now as it could have been a bad or dirty connector/wire. If its back to its old tricks I would have a bet that its a blown decoupling capacitor which may be puffy or should get hot when run for a few seconds and can be chopped out without any side effects if you find it. As decoupling capacitors are typically used for high frequency rippling which usually is overkill engineering.

[@pingechelon9389]

Okay, I'm Impressed.

[@daddybiggs9343]

What do I think? I wish I was half as good as you at diagnosing electrical systems. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@ReelLyferOS]

That name is very appealing bravo

[@danilo030689]

Is there a problem with the ignition coil at 15:56?

[@willgilligan7605]

I was wondering about that! Looks like arcing to earth...

[@vaibhavdlv]

I would like to see what your local motorcycle scene is. For example, here in India, scooters(Honda Activa's) are the norm in cities and in villages 100cc Hero splendor's(Honda Cub clones) are the norm. The motorcycle market has expanded to up-to 400cc where some 400cc models are also selling like 2000 units a month in the country. The activa's and splendor's see around 250K and 300-350K units annually.

[@MrCelticatheart]

face book marketplace and sell it as a running engine and parts bike the other guy might buy it and fix the other one. Grandad always used to say first loss is always the best loss! love the vids as I work on tons of engines from atvs motorcycles and lawn equipment and I'm surprised you didn't hear me tell you it was the cdi when I was screaming haha.

[@jerryhatley5004]

I’m interested in seeing what you do with the S90 after all the intervening projects….

[@ToddJohnson-xe2dw]

Keep up with the DR and make it a killer woods machine a little at a time. Come on viewer try to help with parts if can . Hand guards etc.

[@Nyucy]

Maybe try this... I have an old Bug an IT would Run perfectly fine when cold, but onnce IT warmed Up, IT stuttered and even shut Off. Problem was cold solder Joints in an Relais. Maybe you have some cold solder Joints in that CDI? Resoldering fixed IT for me :) might worth a try! Greetings from Germany :) Love Your thinking Out of the Box! Congrats 🎉

[@peterhallbus1114]

You got it this far, why not make a complete frankenstein bike (ratbike), there are universal cdi units that have adjustable timing, they are not more then $20 and for everything else just put on parts that you already have or can get for dirt cheap/free, if you go for the ratbike style an old smaller beerkeg for example could be the gas tank and a rolled up carpet the seat, just let your inspiration go nuts and then you can later sell it as complete bike for a lot more or just have fun with it. Still love love the old pan headlight style ;)

[@uni-byte]

That's what I said yesterday and the last time you ran it - except I kept it to myself. No one ever reads my comments 😭. Even though I'm right about 85% of the time. 55 years of working on motorcycles will do that for you.. There is a used CDI unit on eBay right now for $85 or best offer. Being sold as fully operational, so if it does not work you can get a refund.

[@nonenone1249]

I did comment that yesterday,appears your right.

[@tundrajt]

I was pretty sure the CDI was your culprit! Reminded me so much of the go-kart I mentioned yesterday in the way Willie acted when he would konk out. So glad you got the problem figured out! Now, the next problem - is it worth a new CDI? Or better yet, can the original CDI be resurrected? Here’s hoping for the latter!

[@Simpleguy2313]

You should get the other Suzuki an make one good running bike .

[@dburges5]

For Pete sakes, stop all the darn talking... start wrenching . You might have to get a tripod & let camera girl start getting dirty, & you can talk all night long

[@danmackintosh6325]

Nah brother, The Honduki was my '81 DR400 that had '86(iirc, it was a while ago) CR500R front end & pro-link back end grafted on... (and later DRz front plastics/225 serow seat & back). That thing was fun, my shoulders & right leg would tend to disagree but it was! Christened HonDuki over HonZuki since it was a hot pile, but I loved the thing.

[@trackbikepics]

you could soak the carb boots in winter green oil to soften them

[@dannygriffin3530]

Definitely don't know the old saying to make a long story short. Gezzz

[@StraightLineCycles]

Awesome video

[@twocvbloke]

There's DIY CDIs out there that is basically a PCB with some components on it that isn't potted in resin, cos a PCB with some components on is all that a CDI is, worth a googling to see what you can get for cheap... :)

[@joemcintyre2090]

That's pretty lucky I think to have a cdi from a completely different bike work like a champ!

[@aleks_jones]

a hondookie to go with your kawasuckies... nice. -kawasucky owner

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Poor Willy's a little wonka but hey, its running...wonky but running.

[@richardwheatley8757]

Honduki needs to live on and be ridden?

[@1982HondaATC70]

Interesting.... You should purchase an inline spark plug tester to do a comparison between the 2 cdi boxes with the engine running to show what a healthy cdi box looks like compared to a faulty one. (The inline spark tester is like 5 dollars)

[@1956model1]

I found a CDI box on Ebay for $85. May be worth pursuing at that price.

[@theigorotbonsai]

keep workin on it

[@johnpaulg9182]

Not to be confused with a Hodaka! (A motorcycle brand from the 60's & 70's)

[@russellhuston6481]

Canada Russ here.. wink! Told ya.. lol your welcome

[@guyonacub4335]

It's got under your skin You just have to see it through You can do it Camera girl has got to ride this bike when it's finished

[@theboogeyman9813]

You nailed those songs my friend

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

Most singl spark plug cdi are pretty much the same i fixed my 160cc pitbike with a random one in my friends part bin like a klx 110 man ran like a dream so snappy

[@Stuckin330]

Also if that’s got a flat side carb the mid body gasket will couse all these issues ur having if it’s got the mid body style we’re the carb comes apart about the float bowl that’s were the mid body gasket is. Like on the 450s

[@AvengedAggressively]

*Hondookie 😂 do the CDI! throw some plastics on it! This is def a breakthrough!!!

[@jonnenne]

Can it be a bad ground?

[@trevorsawvell6505]

Back side of your coil is sparking and grounding out on the frame. You can see it at 16:20

[@jenniesgarage]

Thank you!! Possible Thanksgiving miracle.

[@trevorsawvell6505]

@jenniesgarage 😂

[@trevorsawvell6505]

@jenniesgarage Happy Thanksgiving

[@notajp]

It’s called “mission creep”……… I’m with Camera Girl, quit dancing around and do something! That bike deserves to live on…🎉

[@laurentiudinca9606]

There's a spark right above the valve cover at 16:18

[@helmet098]

I suspect the Ignition was faulty and caused the backfire, fire, and caused the sheared key. It was probably the main catalyst for the whole series.

[@exCR-it3ex]

That cdi looks like the GY6 china special. Doesn't look like the original honda part. The gy6 you can adapt to any motorcycle pretty seamlessly

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

It’s worth about $1500-$2000 parted out on eBay. Probably worth $300-$500 as is.

[@wobblysauce]

This is why you need multple bikes... N+1 is the right amount, but having the space is the issue for most.

[@juanito002]

We're already invested, move forward.

[@uncleandysmobilemechanics]

Waiting for the Jennies Garage LP to drop

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Aaah, now I realise why you named him 'Willy.' It's not Billy Idol, it's Willy Idle?

[@ISEEORBS]

Hey, I have a Sportster I'd love to have you fix. I'll pay you. You near Kansas , by chance ??

[@leehuntley189]

California

[@ISEEORBS]

Oh. ​@@leehuntley189

[@billymettlen219]

The best case scenario would be selling it as a basket case on Craigslist.

[@richbowie76]

I'm hoping for a cooking segment for tomorrows video

[@mattycreek384]

Camera girl, get the man to do some karaoke🤌

[@bmarcstrail]

On to cooler projects.

[@ebib5014]

Check on that 500 dollar dr350, check the DMV fees, if you can get a bonded title you could do a frame swap.

[@TheProCut17]

Honduki should like a street fighter character

[@shortfatguy1]

Keep your day job

[@garyplank9756]

It’s alive

[@clearlycomputerz]

i would repair it for you but they are usually potted in resin therefore cant get to any of the components anyway

[@somerandomguy3868]

I'm thinking this could be tuned with that CDI or some cheap knockoff, Frankenstein this motorcycle with any parts that fit, it's the most fun you can have with a beater

[@garyketola9101]

you just did something most people would not try.sell it and find another damsel in distress to rescue