Hypermotard Restoration EP08 | Heads Are Off!!!

[@ANDY5]

Thank you for the shout out mate.

[@LambChopRides]

Very welcome Andy thanks for commenting good sir. Really enjoying your rebuild, Im on the putting the engine back in the frame episode.

[@cecilwilson5442]

Fly over and help us get through this rebuild,, and bring all those special ducati tools needed to mate 🛠️🛠️⚙️⚙️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@peetee49]

I think you better get Alan Millyard round to put that engine back together 😃

[@LambChopRides]

Haha, yeah it needs a couple of extra cylinders 😂 👍👍

[@DoRC]

I was out to say you'll need a couple spare engines:)

[@ragerider6283]

Well done mate. It's a brave new world lol. I suspect you'll have it back together by next spring. ; ) Very much looking forward to the end result!

[@iamtherealzombie]

For what it's worth, it's Allen Millyard ;)

[@robertprosser6856]

I was chuffed with myself for doing the oil change on my 1098!😁

[@chenderson4969]

Andy is a legend, been watching his videos for ages.

[@vernonwitney806]

Watch Andy all the time. He's a sound guy! It is scary taking an engine apart for the first time..it's like gearboxes..seen as a dark art, but it's not that bad.. Putting together is all about attention to detail, being meticulous and clean. When you break it down, it's all very simple steps to build, but just a lot of these steps. Starting an engine you've just built..even partially, for the first time, is another level of nervousness, but so rewarding when it fires up! I've just finished a ford V6 and it's so rewarding to hear it start a few weeks back after a total strip, machining and rebuild. This project just went to 11! It's going to be a stunner! Just in hind sight...would have been cool to get a base line dyno run before the strip down....but you didn't know you would be going this far at the time!

[@LambChopRides]

Absolutely agree Vermon!

[@NooBiker]

Andy's channel is great. Of course, when he needs a "special tool" he just makes one! I think people who are used to taking engines apart have no idea how daunting and scary it looks to us hammer-wielding knuckle-draggers! 🤣

[@LambChopRides]

Absolutely correct, I think once you have done it before you know what to expect! It is scary!!

[@stuart6420]

Way beyond my comfort zone. Good luck, cant wait to see this going back together!

[@johnmorris5809]

Excellent stuff Chops. I look forward to seeing how many bits are left over once the bike is rebuilt 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks John! Probably quite alot with the amount of stuff I'm upgrading or replacing 😂

[@markwilliams9793]

Andy is a star, from his videos I rebuilt my GS, couldn't have done it without him.

[@cidwll]

You're going in deep now! Lovin' this series.

[@bakerXderek]

The heads the easy part, the bottom end is a nightmare lol. Props for tackling this down man !

[@LambChopRides]

Hi Derek, I decided not to go that route! i did think about it for a millisecond hehe

[@pauls6157]

Been watching Andy for a while now, very knowledgeable and practical. Keep going Chops you’re doing fine. Can’t wait for the finished article. Stay safe 🇬🇧

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Paul!!

[@davep6286]

Amazing there is nothing like brute forces and ignorance! Andy’s motorbike obsession is a very good straight talking channel. You won’t go wrong having Andy as a contact, his work with biggelaar worked out very well in the 900ss project 👍👍

[@andycrawley8276]

This bike is going to be mega! Looking forward to the rebuild Chops.

[@sjg6074]

Been waiting for this update and it didn't dissapoint. Brave man chops, but makes for great viewing 😁👍🏻

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks SJG :-)

[@sonamoto6246]

Love your attitude to this build, obvs it helps to have people helping out with various bits. Fair play 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@stevescourou8006]

Ooo this was rather pleasurable. Keep teasing us with your Ducati valve holes, shafts and gasket rings. Oh matron.

[@LambChopRides]

haha thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed my hole :-)

[@Throttle-Therapy]

DesmoWerx is another Ducati channel that is well worth your time. He has a wonderful video about rebuilding a desmodromic valvetrain

[@philliprobertlawman2232]

Coming along nicely Chops 👌 hurry up and get her done 😊

[@bakedbeanzontoast9078]

Well Chops old chap, that all got rather interesting very quickly !!!, good job btw.👍👍🇬🇧

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks matey 👍👍

[@RichyVida]

Chops, I've just been sick in my mouth watching this. You are a brave, brave man!

[@LambChopRides]

Haha, I'm open to service the VFR?? 😂

[@davyboycolon530]

Good job for a novice can't wait till its done ... Been watching Andy for a while he did a great job on his engine rebuild

[@kahidunn7907]

you are one very brave ( or foolish ) man Chops, but things are shaping up nicely, love these videos

[@barryjmarling]

Really enjoying the project videos Chops,learning a lot don’t think I’d be that brave though.

[@lynsmith1096]

I'm glad it's you doing this. Look forward to the next instalment.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Lyn 👍

[@andycrawley8276]

Hey Chops .. you make my day. Keep up the great work. Good luck with the rebuild. Can't wait for completion.

[@andrewpenson3638]

Enjoying your garage build vids, very entertaining thanks

[@ronharding2643]

Well that escalated 🤣 in deep now man. Perfect time to fit ducati corse light flywheel, hands down one of the best mods I've done to my monster 1100s! Essential viewing as always 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Yes indeed but where to stop!! hehe

[@ikigairyusu8796]

Andy motorcycle obsessions , learned so much from him , very intricate , him & Matt from the Workshop are my go to channels for motorcycle dilemmas. They both love DelBoy too 😂😉

[@LambChopRides]

hehe yes both massive fans if Del! :-)

[@RstewDstew]

You're a brave lad Mr Chops.. that was nerve wracking, fiddly and buttock clenchingly tense to watch. I think the end result will be one of the nicest Hypers out there though! Can't wait to see the end results.. Loving this build series, thanks for sharing mate 👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Stew 👍👍

[@motorcyclegarage2307]

Yeh Andy is amazing, he has recently helped me with replacing new belts. Cheers Rich

[@10secondsrule]

Swing arm looks amazing and it made me smile seeing the red subframe! This would be my choice too. This bike is going to look amazing!

[@jamest5149]

Love it Chops, looks like you are taking this build to the next level... really looking forward to seeing how it turns out 😍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks James! 👍

[@montalvoandres]

8 episodes only? No way Chops! you are my Netflix, my Stan, my HBO haha keep them coming mate! You are doing amazing!🤘🏽🏁

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Andres 👍

[@markdaws5476]

Your very brave. My tension levels were rising just watching. So fiddly.....!!

[@martybartfast]

Nice video, Chops. Thanks for sharing it with us. Good luck with this project. 👍 🏍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks 👍

[@JapsDmz]

Looking good there chops.... Cant wait to see it finished, its going to look brilliant.!

[@myagoodbody7942]

Thanks for mentioning Tappezzeria, been looking decent seat cover for me speed triple 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Good stuff 👍👍

[@HUSKY7-1]

When it's all back together and you're close to red line down a local country back lane, there will come that nagging doubt, Did I put that clip on the valve gear, back on properly? You know, that one that came pinging off in the disassembly. Absolutely epic series, loving the tension and the Chops methodology.

[@LambChopRides]

haha I know!! Thats one of the downsides to doing stuff yourself haha :-)

[@colincoleman2536]

Wow very entertaining feeling the excitement build with each installment it's like riding a rollercoaster I found myself laughing with you and in a instant holding my breath. I'm going to award you a gold star for bravery and services to entertainment well done old chap looking forward to the next nail biting chapter with some trepidation.

[@LambChopRides]

haha thanks Colin, you know its tense when there is nervous laughing involved :-)

[@garethevans7214]

Loving this series, keep’em coming chops! 👍🏻😀

[@stevecade857]

For a simple restoration job originally I thought you'd reduced it to more parts than you possibly needed. Now you're seemingly reducing it to each individual part. Brave man, but it's making for a very enjoyable and interesting series. I thought you were going to make it as good as new, now it's going to be better with more hp to boot. Loving it.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes its evolved this project Steve! 😂

[@cma8321]

From the moment you took off the oil filter you were past my "comfort zone" -- simply amazing, you took the whole motorcycle apart and then even manage to name the bits and pieces! Brave man if you'd ever dare step on your re-assembled bike again and do 100+ kph. But interesting to see and learn how a bike is actually built up! Keep up the great videos!

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks CMA, yes first few rides will be a worry hehe :-)

[@paul.vanhout57]

Anxious to see the effort getting that desmo valve train reassembled.

[@LambChopRides]

Sorry to disappoint but the heads are coming back assembled! :-)

[@bwoody74]

This bike is going to be awesome 👌 well done chops 👏

[@luddite6239]

Brave man! And good progress made. Kudos! I don't know whether you've changed or tensioned your belts before so you may already know this. Those belt pulleys are floating and when you reassemble them you need to align the timing mark on the flange with the marks on the pulley wheel and big washer (with the three screw holes). When tensioning the belts you must also lock the cams in position using the special pins (88713.3152) or home made alternatives. They screw in through the cam end covers and locate in the holes on the outer edges of the camshafts on the left side of the motor. It's also safer if you lock the crankshaft in position too. If you don't want to buy all the special tools and, as we seem to be in the same locale, I have the crank turning and locking tools plus the cam locking pins you can borrow if you need to. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks for the tip! I may take you up on the parts if you dont mind :-)

[@Mike_P646]

That paint job on the swingarm is the bollocks 👌👌👌 Bikes gonna look amazing when it goes back together.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks matey 👍

[@markkennedy2521]

Fair play John you're a braver man than most, watching every minute of this an learning all the while! Keep it up sir! BTW them polished and bored holes of yours will look delightful😆😉

[@LambChopRides]

Haha thanks Mark 👍👍

[@DB71170]

Well done for referring to the manual 👏👏 so easy to just attack it with whatever is too hand. And you have big karhuna's for attempting it but at least you'll have the knowledge & pleasure of knowing that if needed you can do it again. Ride steady and stay safe 👍🤟

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Daniel, it was a temptation! Had to take a timeout and decided the special tools were indeed needed

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video Looking forward to next one Stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@markharrison2484]

My god the use of screwdrivers and chisels to split the head from the barrel made my teeth itch. 😬

[@LambChopRides]

haha, thats how they say to do it in the manual... OK its not I lied :-)

[@colincoleman2536]

We have all done cringe worthy things with totally the wrong tools for the job however I have to admit unashamedly would watch this all day and night rather than TV nonsense well done chops much more please.

[@AshleyJohnson-j2hno]

Entertaining as always chops 👍🏻

[@timothymills733]

Excellent video, and a great project to post. So many people are intimidated by their own bikes, but many, like the air-cooled Ducs are pretty simple to work on. Hopefully your project will inspire others to learn and experience the satisfaction of working on a project bike.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Timothy 👍👍

[@michaeldolan9812]

Loving the series, great video chops and stay safe mate 👍👍👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks, you too!

[@roberthall1437]

Chops. Putting this engine back together is going to be a real challenge for a non mechanic. Good luck.

[@avrc9285]

Amazing stuff I would never imagine to do something like this myself..Cant wait to watch the next episode and ofcourse Biggellaar's work (also a great specialist from what I hear).

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks matey 👍

[@Jake-yy9fg]

taking it apart is one thing, putting it back is going to be interesting! this bike is going to be epic

[@DavidKing-gi5fv]

At least you're trying and learning plenty of help available. Good to see you Sunday (Midhurst) and but a person to a KZbin face.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes and you David 👍👍

[@TheScortUK]

That's a gaping maw of a hole Chops! VERY accomodating :-D Top vid as always, can't wait to see this beauty back together.

[@talkingrock7011]

This is very detailed and comfort zone went out the window this video are you going to install new piston rings also or do a big bore kit thanks for sharing

[@Mark........]

Good stuff chops was looking forward to another episode

[@LambChopRides]

Perfect timing then 👍

[@frankeichhorn7979]

Big like for all the effort you are putting into this project👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Frank

[@RABLACKKNIGHTS]

Yes chops. Keep blacking it out. It’ll look sweeet

[@BN1960]

You have vast amounts of patience. Were it mine it would have been lobbed up the garden long before now.

[@andrewwilcox6460]

Awesome job chops!

[@Sam55600]

Jesus that was tense haha. Looking forward to the next video

[@andyfairchild2383]

Nope, I’m not doing that! But I’m impressed you are 👍 You’ve gone way beyond my usual point of no return, which is “I’ve taken so much apart that I can’t remember how to put it all back!”. Best of luck mate and thanks for the vids.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Andy 👍

[@diveimage]

Little voice in the back of your head shouting, stop chops! Stooooop!! 😂 Great episode, really enjoyed it 👍

[@j.t.7189]

So glad you have decided to take it to the next level only thing better than a Hyper is one that's even more Hyper. The quiet clutch mod is great also it takes the noise down 20-30%.

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks JT, yes looking forward to having some open clutch action also

[@robertprosser6856]

You're a brave man! Rather you than me!👍

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

Insane🤪 well done Chops. How the hell is that all going to back together, that’s even scarier than taking it apart😱

[@martyndunn1905]

Your a brave man, but really enjoying the video's. Can't wait for the assembly videosv

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Martyn 👍

[@noudgoertz]

This is turning into a complete engine rebuild hah!!!! Keep the video's coming😎

[@LambChopRides]

I know tell me about it.. Was going to be a quick tart up of the engine with a rattle can haha

[@ajohnson1066]

Really loving this one Chops! Its great to wrench. It's so fun to see the complete resto-improvement. Really great that you are working outside your comfort level and I think it gives others the confidence to work outside theirs. I'd love to start a youtube and do some stuff like this in the future! BTW the 2020 SDR is treating me great!

[@sambolton1970]

Nice on again Chops 👍

[@davidbadham3712]

This is so tense, I’m sweating just watching it!😬 Absolutely love that seat cover btw👌

[@LambChopRides]

Lovely David isnt it 👍

[@daveaus8386]

Hey chops seem to recall desmo gear was to rev higher, without Vv bounce.used today still for same reason.

[@koshtie]

Hi John nice to see you went with a red colour matched subframe, will there be a clear clutch cover going on the engine ? she's going to be a different animal when she's done? got to be worth it, all you need to do is hang on to this one ? ATB Wayne.

[@LambChopRides]

Oh yes Oberon clutch kit here shortly, going to look amazing with red pressure plate and black open casing. Also all new colored spring caps and new springs! Cant wait to see it fitted! Should be stonking when all done Wayne Im hoping! Well thats if it ever runs again haha

[@steveyork8069]

Great job Chops,but would like to see you beating a wood wedge in between those cylinder heads that scared me 😱👨🏻‍🔧, but yes to more power.The sub frame and swing arm look amazing.This bike is going to look spectacular.🏍💯💯

[@LambChopRides]

Yes good idea... now why didn't I think of that ☹

[@backwheelbob46rr]

I was talking to a bloke last night looked just like you and told me all about this 😂👍😎

[@LambChopRides]

Haha hello Rob, great to chat to you buddy 👍

[@missydee6085]

Blimey, that was tense Chops! Well done for persevering & knowing when to allow the Bologna Desmo-lovers to extract some more quids from you - via their extensive (and idiosyncratic) tool box. Remember kids: it takes a special tool to not use the special tool. 😬

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Missy Dee!! Yes it was scary stuff and I still have to tackle the other cylinder yet!! Special tools thing is a right pain, I was going to split the casing but absolutely decided against it now, this is scary enough!

[@missydee6085]

@@LambChopRides I don't blame ya for leaving the rest of the motor be, bab. God only knows how many more special tools you'd require for such an ambitious move! I'm really enjoying the refurb and looking forward to seeing the episode with Mr B on the porting tools. I'm sure it'll be a great relief to you knowing that he'll be reassembling the desmo gubbins (so you don't have to). Result!

[@TheScortUK]

I believe that the Desmo system was developed, to eliminate issues associated with valve spring chatter at higher RPM; I expect it is still used on their modern V2 and (possibly) V4 today.

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Good work Chops! Get TMF to help out...just keep an eye on him in case he starts cleaning what needs to be oily and greasy. Keeps some aluminium sheet or plastic sheet around to use between steel tools when prying stuff apart.

[@LambChopRides]

Haha 👍👍

[@deanharris9331]

That was intense Chops. Make sure that when you put it back together you haven't got any bits left over! LOL 😁 I think your Ducati is going to look awesome after you've completed it.👍

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Dean

[@gregdrew4905]

hi i am enjoying the vids.Yes i watch Andy here in Oz.I was going to suggest the clutch upgrade before you said you are going to do it.Have you seen the vid from Andy after he did his.Wow what a difference.Any way great stuff.By the way i think you could have sent the heads away as they were and they could have pulled apart in no time as they do it every day and they have the tools.Great stuff and good on you.Greg in Oz

[@johncompton8902]

Very entertaining chops, while your ordering special parts, get a few hard wood wedges, save chipping your fins 😂, looking forward to next one 👍

[@LambChopRides]

Haha yes good idea 😂

[@IanNiblett]

The rabbit hole gets deeper and deeper #WhileImHere lol. This would be way out of my comfort zone as well.

[@MrSimonfoz]

Blimey mate you have big balls !!

[@garethmayfield4014]

The tyre garage decided to remove the full exhaust on my multistrada 1200 to get the rear wheel out. They sheared the exhaust studs off. I had to take the front cylinder off to get it machined. That was a vertical learning curve. Ducatis are easy to work on. Don't get too excited by this timing belt bollocks. If it feels right, it is. loving the video's.

[@LambChopRides]

Oh god sounds like an absolute nightmare Gareth ☹

[@mac46rr]

😁👍 🤔I have a vague memory that at the start of this build Chops said “not going to deep or mental, really just a clean and smarten up” or words to that effect. 🙈 Now the engine is coming apart😲😆 Brilliant. I’d have been well past my comfort zone separating the engine from the frame!😆 Chops yer a ledge😆😎👍🏍❤️

[@LambChopRides]

Haha yes I believe I did say that 😂😂 things escalated 😂👍

[@5463546]

Another brilliant Ducati channel mr chops is desmowerx Loving this build mate

[@LambChopRides]

Yes few people mentioned him will check it out!

[@5463546]

He makes everything look so easy 🙈

[@opcb9815]

I just had to replace pistons on mine and found that my head and cylinder had separation anxiety too! It was a right bugger.

[@LambChopRides]

Yes wasnt expected it to be like that! Glad mine wasnt the only one

[@timselbie3419]

You can have all the special tools in the world,hammer and chisel are still your best friends.White knuckle vid !

[@LambChopRides]

haha yes, hammer for every job is my motto!! No hold on its cut twice measure once..

[@Nordkapp65]

Yeah, watch Andy's channel, almost cried when he went through the cost of the rebuild but a fantastic job he did.

[@LambChopRides]

He was spot on when he said he doesn't keep receipts, no point worring about it just spend what you can afford. Let's face it these bikes are more than just transport but members of the family hehe, they need tge best treatment 😂😂👍

[@Nordkapp65]

@@LambChopRides yeah, think you have it, they're part of the family, beautiful machine, don't care about costs.

[@davegreenslade4539]

Andy is a real clever guy!

[@LambChopRides]

Yes very easy to watch too!

[@davegreenslade4539]

Lamb Chop Rides definitely I’m a similar age to him and relate to what he says lol, he’s got a nice calm way about him!

[@Shinysideup]

Scary stuff chops, Loving this series and looking forward to seeing it all going back together. I subscribe to Andy’s motorcycle obsessions, excellent channel. He did a nice cafe racer (basket case) looks awesome. Love his Ducati 900ss. I’ve just brought myself a new Ducati scrambler 1100, just waiting to collect. #excited lol

[@LambChopRides]

Thanks Ian, yes have to say been loving Andy's cool collected approach to working on his bikes 👍

[@patbassman8251]

When you get on top of this build and all done it would be interesting to watch you review a couple CCMs supermoto first and the street bike.

[@stephenchapman8344]

Scaring the life out of me mate. The rebuild should be interesting 🧐 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

OK this is off the scale now....I'm giving you 50:50 on this ever running again......excellent stuff - a cliff hanger! ...be interested to know what the running costs are??

[@LambChopRides]

50:50.. I will take those odds! With all these special tools I'm now setup to work my magic on you're Pani! Which size hammer does it take?

[@danielmcgough3856]

That would scare the be Jesus out of me fair play to you look forward to the next episode 👍