KE100 Kawasaki LOCKED UP ... but why?

[@brentpoe6047]

Thank you for the video. Getting ready to go buy a KE100. Was unsure until I saw this.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Good luck!

[@jerryaduvall]

Today is a good day for paint. No wind, sunny

[@dominikphilipp4234]

Great video! Can't wait to see you fixing the CB360s and the Monkey. Bikes from the 70s to me are the most beautiful ones.

[@kentuckyyankee]

I agree they look awesome! Thanks for sticking with me!

[@rogerw3818]

Ahh... the "Time Bomb". The warranty resolution, after replacement of the top end parts, was to install a one tooth larger front sprocket. Given the excessive failure rate, you'd think they'd just do that before it was ever allowed out the door, but the policy was to wait for it to actually fail. Going up one size on the main jet was a big help as well, but for emission reasons, the manufacturer couldn't officially recommend it.

[@Nrgpack]

I'm really looking forward to the 360 videos, but no hurry, campingvideos are great!!! Thank you KY!!

[@kentuckyyankee]

I will try to get to the 360s soon, camping does take priority 😂😂 Thanks for watching!

[@amirnazir8145]

Thanks for reply in future if you find any KE 100 original Japanese I m ready to buy sir thanks bye.

[@IrnMaiden304]

Biggest problem with the cylinder on the some what newer KE / G5 bikes, it's fully aluminum with a nikasil lining, using a hone is not a good idea cause it can / will take the lining off the walls. It's also why it's not a good idea to put a wiseco in there, wiseco's rings are not treated for the lining in the cylinder, they clearly say " Not for nikasil / electro fusion ". The older bikes were sleeved, no issues there, a jug from an old one drops right in, bike is just like the XR's in that they haven't changed much, if any, their entire production run.

[@evi1dav3]

The bore is plated. Won't it need to be replated after honing it out? I'd recommend repriming the oil injection system and making sure the pump is working and set properly. It's sure nice to see it get fixed up.

[@kentuckyyankee]

I will look into plating but I don't think it will be necessary, I agree priming the oil system needs to be done, if it even works. Thanks for watching!

[@johngriffin141]

I've been patiently waiting for the 360 video's to come out, ever since your basket case 350!

[@kentuckyyankee]

Dang I'm pathetic 😂😂 I get distracted easy, I like the 360's too. I'm trying not to buy anything else until I finish the stuff I have.

[@johngriffin141]

@@kentuckyyankee not pathetic, I have a bike I've been waiting to work on for 4 years. Other projects always seem to get pushed up in front of it.

[@kentuckyyankee]

@@johngriffin141 We're in the same boat 😂

[@jackrutherford-1]

“Looks like a homemade job”

[@jackrutherford-1]

The air filter element

[@Psycrow11]

Yes and Yes on the CB360s... ;)

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thanks for watching, I started on the 360s I have 3 videos so far, new tires in the mail! 😀

[@PsGetSid_]

keep up good work

[@Abyss955]

There might be ice in the crankcase? That’s what happens to mine

[@kentuckyyankee]

No ice in this one 😂😂

[@dennisbeck7027]

Excellent video !!!!!!!👍👍⛓️⚓⛓️

[@dirtysquatch7036]

Pull the carb and oil the crank bearing

[@camilosurinach9381]

Nice vídeo

[@kentuckyyankee]

Thank you!

[@DISORDERLYPUNK]

My 2nd ever road bike here in the uk back in about 2001 (uk laws suck)

[@kentuckyyankee]

Nice! First start video coming soon piston has. 😀

[@davidaldrich3488]

Cb350 for sure. I have one 1970

[@kentuckyyankee]

Those are CB360s This link is a series on my CB350 if you're interested kzbin.info/aero/PL9qe0chdOgTvfiaYTntdjXJZ4uuERJ8M6

[@stevegrindella9667]

no oil in the oil tank wonder why it seized

[@dirtysquatch7036]

That means no oil on the crank bearing and running the oil pump dry...bad.bad.bad.

[@kentuckyyankee]

Yeah had to replace the crank bearings too

[@amirnazir8145]

Hye sir if u still got this KE 100I want to buy this bike.

[@kentuckyyankee]

I'm sorry sold it quite awhile back, but thanks for asking!

[@kawasakike100]

what you using to hone out the head ?

[@kentuckyyankee]

Hone the cylinder? Just a hone bought from the automotive store

[@timmchavoc]

Who's the guy in the thumbnail? Lol

[@kentuckyyankee]

My son, took a picture of him while he was eating 😂

[@TRKGL1800]

First

[@kentuckyyankee]

Nice! Thanks!

[@toptierfish9335]

I paid $100 for one that looked a lot worse to learn on 😭 bought it at night and the guy didn’t tell me the kick starter was locked up 🫡

[@kentuckyyankee]

You can fix it!

[@trevorfarlette9996]

You think thats clean? Not even close