REJECTED by Honda Shop in Portugal! What's wrong with my Motorcycle? Dominator 650 Dual Sport /18

[@MarcTravels]

Well guys, this day didn’t go as planned at all! What do you think about the Honda Mechanic?…not cool I’d say!

[@ridewithmimi]

Come back to Marbella and take our Kawasaki 🤷🏼‍♀️🙌🥳🎥

[@thebikegeekandmore2448]

Marc it has Happens to me too. A old bike means a lot work for the shop. There is little money into it and owners tend to be picky. The dealer told me that he would not accept bikes older then 94. That was back in 2008.

[@Errol.C-nz]

They're called TAPPETS for a REASON.. back in the day, they were always ticking/tapping.. Honda sorted that in the 60s.. mostly.. valve tappets on these generation bikes AREN'T a problem in your case.. they can run for years like that.. not saying you should but its not going to blow up or fail.. the mechanic should have at least removed the screw caps to check there wasnt an adjustment screw that might have worked loose.. its rare but can happen but still isnt an engine stopper.. itll get you home to your mechanic no trouble.. if it sounds like a ball bearing shaking in a tin can then yeah attend to it but these rocker type engines are tractor engines.

[@humanbeing1675]

Das hört man auch in Deutschland öfter. Ab einem gewissen Alter wollen die Werkstätten da nicht mehr ran, da sie angeblich den erhöhten Arbeitsaufwand nicht in vollem Umfang in Rechnung stellen können...die rechnen ja auf Stundenbasis.

[@laroexmod1106]

Marc it's not the valves it's the cam chain tentioner that loses tension with age. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXy2aKNujaqSrpY

[@DCAusten]

My Honda Dominator, which is exactly the same as Yours, made that noise for thousands of miles. I replaced the cam chain, front guide and tensioner eventually, and it was all quiet then. Keep going !

[@MarcTravels]

Yes I think you’re right, still I can’t do this myself. Maybe next episode I find a mechanic to help 🙌🏼 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@kazinkap]

@@MarcTravels hi Marc, i would also think it is the cam chain, my honda 250 sounded the same. it is not dangorous in the start phase to drive with, but the cam chain should be done within the next 1000 km to avoid the cam chain getting looser.

[@Desmoduefan]

When the knocking noise comes and goes, it is very likely to be a worn cam chain tensioner. I had this several times on Honda 500 and 600 cc singles.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright thanks man🤙🏼

[@phisigl]

Agree!

[@raymondvoigt7336]

They did have this issue back in the day, the fix was a manually adjusted unit to be fitted

[@fmtnic]

Agreed

[@CraigSNZ]

agree. I have had a Honda. The auto tensioner springs just loose their stiffness and become intermittent. Genuine tensioner is maintenance free but then must be replaced. Manual tensioner is adjust when cold each time you change the oil but last many times longer. Change to a higher viscosity oil for the summer will prolong engine life and quiet it down, just go back to oils that can cope with cold start up for winter. On the dominator you will need an oil change often anyway. Good oil is cheap insurance but the really expensive synthetic oils like 5W40 which give you the widest operating temperature range are not necessary in summer when nights are mild and it is always running hot.

[@gawain82]

I’m really sorry for that bad experience. Évora is my hometown and what I can tell you is that shop is garbage, the owner is super arrogant and full of himself his not nice to costumers. You are not the only one that had a bad experience in that place. People in Portugal are nice and welcoming. Welcome to Portugal and ride safe 🇵🇹💪😉

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate, yeah I read something like thatching the google reviews. Anyways I met great people in Portugal. Check the following episodes to see great mechanics in Portel 🤗 cheers mate 🤙🏼

[@ftby59mikeD]

Got to appreciate the 1st mechanics assessment, instead of holding you up, he sent you to a more qualified shop. Some less scrupulous people would've taken your money, and botched it up.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes he was really cool! And he also spoke some German, but it was more a mix of French and swiss and I barely understood 😅 but great dude anyways. Thanks for watching Mike 🤙🏼

[@michaelkenyon4955]

Hi Marc....great videos. Almost definitely wear on cam chain tensioner. Almost since the beginning of time Honda have struggled to build a RELIABLE tensioner on their bikes. Pretty bad for a manufacturer that specialises in four stroke bikes. As for the mechanic....in common with most big bike shops....they don't want to work on old bikes. I think the main problem for them is if they find the fault then finding the replacement parts can be a major issue for them. Takes loads of time and time is money. Hope you can find a 'real old school' bike shop soon. I wish you well....so refreshing to see an old bike being used for big adventures. Forget the Africa Twin....you already have a classic bike!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Michael, yes I’m keeping the Doinator for sure. Will also find somebody in the next episode🙌🏼👨‍🔧 thanks for watching

[@halogenke680]

Wanted to post the same. Typically you will have to replace cam chain tensioner (or just the spring if you're THAT cheap), the chain itself and the guides.

[@mrlawyer4271]

@@MarcTravels your dominator is so cool. İm thinking to buy old one and rebuild (after i saw ur videos) stay safe man

[@MarcTravels]

@@mrlawyer4271 awesome 🙌🏼

[@jethrolionheart182]

That is the same engine they have been using for generations parts are plentiful they was just lazy asses

[@jonthepiano]

Assuming you can get feeler gauges and have basic knowledge of setting valve gaps. ( it’s easy ) Follow these instructions they give good results every time 1. Remove the spark plug and both allen caps on left side of case. 2. Turn the motor counter-clockwise with a 17mm socket until the motor is at top dead center on the combustion stroke. (Right after the intake valves close) There is an indicator you can see through the smaller inspection cap, TDC is reached when the T mark is lined up with the notch you'll see. 3. Adjust the intake valves, and then the LEFT exhaust valve. Intake: 0.10mm / 0.004in & Exhaust: 0.12mm / 0.005in (this is for every year) 4. Turn the motor counter clockwise very slowly away from top dead center (at this time the right exhaust valve is barely opening up to let the compression out) until you hear a "click" (at this time it just closed). Then STOP immediately! 5. Now adjust the right exhaust valve to 0.12mm / 0.005in

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Jon 🤙🏼

[@jonthepiano]

If you have a general mechanic not familiar with the engine get them to follow this or the right exhaust valve is likely to be wrong. There’s a little mechanism on the cam shaft that gives a false reading on the right exhaust until you turn it slightly further. The clacking could be one of several things. If you have gone a long time without an oil change it’s likely the little pin and spring under the cam are sticking down allowing the anti kickback mechanism to rotate and tap the right exhaust valve. It could also be a loose valve seat Or just the valve gaps ( I hope ) need adjustments

[@3goldfinger]

Sometimes if you hold a screwdriver against the motor and put your ear to the screwdriver, you can pinpoint where the noise is coming from.

[@MarcTravels]

Hey Michael, when the noise is there it’s actually super loud (cameras don’t capture that well) but the noise was gone again in the end so he just said it’s fine. I even wanted to show him a video of when the noise was super loud and he wasn’t interested. Strange behavior. Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@briangary3042]

Sounds like the top end. Valve adjustment or cam tensioner. I’d use my time at the hotel watching YT videos on how to adjust the valves and research if your bike has an external cam chain tensioner. I also recommend you change the oil and filter. Cheap and easy insurance for a single cylinder bike. If your going to travel in remote areas, you really need to know how to do the minor stuff yourself. When you do find a shop to help you, I’d ask if I could watch the repair / service.

[@MarcTravels]

Hey Brian, thanks a lot. Yes I will do that!🤗 cheers 🤙🏼

[@john-qy5si]

Couldn’t agree with Brian more. It always helps to have some basic knowledge of the bike so you don’t get stranded and good idea on the oil and filter

[@btribbiani]

Hi Marc, Portuguese fan here (and f800gsa owner 😊) Just some notes: The first mechanic - it was a small village, it would be virtually impossible for him to help you on the flight, those guys don't even have stock of anything, he would need to order spares from a warehouse somewhere and it would take days. Lunch break - the guy said to the girl that would take some time, because he would have to dismantle the deposit first and it would no be so simple. They told you to come back, so you can have your bike for a few more hours. You could leave the bike then, but they will start to repair, than close the shop anyway for the lunch break, so it would be unproductive time for you. It was a kind move. No noise - The guy said there was no noise then, so he couldn’t repair. It would be like going to the doctor without any symptoms, sure the doc could run a bunch of tests but it would not be anything immediate, and that guy if definitively not that kind of doctor. He should be more helpful thought… It was a tough day, it that’s part of life... Anyway, you are still in Alentejo region and it’s like an inside joke they are the slowest people in the country in anything (especially regarding work). no smoke without fire. Keep up the good content and spirit! 😉 PS: Dominator is way way cooler than Africa Twin. That’s what makes you special.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for your comment mate. And yes very valid points, especially agree with you on the Dominator is the coolest bike 😁 thanks for tuning in my friend 🤙🏼

[@malcolmjarrett6310]

Hi Marc, check the cam chain tensioner first, it can stick intermittently causing the cam chain to make a noise. It’s an easy job as the tensioner is on the back of the engine on the outside. Check to see if it clean and freely moves in and out. Any mechanic could do this job, if the tensioner is ok it must be the cam chain or guides a much bigger job. Anyway good luck really enjoy your videos. Mal, Australia.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Malcom🤗🤙🏼

[@daniel_peixoto]

When I was living in Ireland and UK the shops were taking also 2 hours of lunch break. You were so lucky to be in Portugal where almost everyone will do the best to help you or even speak English. All the best

[@MarcTravels]

Yes 👍🏼 thanks for tuning in mate 🤙🏼

[@MrAhell]

It's difficult to hear. But it's may be the chain tensioner. Sometime the engine can make more noise due to less chain tension. A few kilometers later, the tensioner index move to the right position and the noise disapear.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Alain, I think you’re right. I‘m not a mechanic tho and needed one to help, but it wasn’t them for sure. Next episode we‘ll have more luck 🤙🏼 cheers

[@Servant_of_Christ]

That was my thinking, when the engine warms up and everything swells the cam chain could hit something.

[@stephanelandry7867]

Hi Mark! Love your videos! Keep up the great work and wonderful travels. The sound coming from your engine sounds a bit like a Cam Chain Tensioner issue to me. I'm not a certified mechanic but have played around alot with old motorcycle engines for fun. Hopefully you can find a honorable shop that can help you with your bike soon. Sending great travel vibes!!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Stephane🤗 I will find someone I. The next episode for sure 🤙🏼 cheers

[@stephanelandry7867]

@@MarcTravels If you get to a shop and the bike is not doing the noise, you could always show the mechanic the video footage in which the noise was quite audible.

[@MarcTravels]

I tried to show him video but he didn’t wanna see it 😅 very strange. But I will show the next mechanic 👨‍🔧

[@nomistollig6284]

Hello, it sounds like the tension cam tender. There is a ressort more the oil pressure. That is why you dont hear it all the time. It depend of the speed, the temperature... etc

[@fernandoonias]

Hello Marc! I used to have a 1992 Honda Transalp with the PD06 engine and i bought it with a few problems. The rear cilinder was dead. Só me and a friend aeronautical mechanic, we opened the engine, changed the piston rings on both cilinders, repaired and rotate valves, new rings and gaskets, all with the original Honda maintenance manual. After that and all the work, the engine was smooth and ok. After 400 kms it started to waste oil thru the rear cilinder, because the spark plugs had oil deposits. A little after that the front cilinder started to make a noise almost like your bike. It was the timing chain on front cilinder and after 100 kms the rear cilinder did the same. I got tired of that and sold the bike. But man, i loved that bike. It was a hard decision to sell it. Hope you can repair your bike. It's a great bike.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Fernando, yes I will get her fixed. I love that bike 😍

[@troym6270]

hey there my name is Troy, i Live in Canada and ride a XR 650L and had the exact same problem in my bike... what it turned out to be was a valve seat in the cylinder head was loose and would fall out, hold the valve down and give excessive clearance in the rocker arm. hence the noise, then it would cool off, slip back int the seat spot in the head and sound normal... i found ir after i decided to pull the valve cover off when the head was noisy, one rocker arm was VERY loose and showed me which one to check. i pulled the head off and seen the seat hanging out of the head. caused by previous owner over heating the engine a few times. my fix was not cheap, a new head straight from Honda with some machine work later and back on the engine.. now it runs awesome and gave me the confidence back in my XR650L!! Now it has been thousands of miles and never been a problem.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright Troy, thanks for the message. Let’s see what it is with the Honda when we find another mechanic🤙🏼

[@troym6270]

@@MarcTravels Good Luck and if you need any other help with ideas or part numbers let me know!! and if you need any personal help with part numbers or ideas i am here for you man!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks man, appreciate it🤙🏼

[@mototrailz]

Cam chain loose so cam chain tensioner. That's why you can clearly hear it at idle but not so much when revving it or when riding. If you jumped a tooth it could be catastrophic. Good luck

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks Oli 👍🏼

[@mototrailz]

@@MarcTravels avoid revving the engine while riding. Keep it low and get it fix kzbin.info/www/bejne/qprCq4CIbZyrjbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaupg56vna6BgcU

[@MarcTravels]

Alright will do 🤙🏼

[@patrickmeylemans9627]

Up to 20K subscribers… Hope a good technician will find the issue with the bike. I know the feeling when you hear something on your machine. I had an issue with the shaft drive, was making noise and the dealer found it normal.. A few 1000Km’s later it broke, that was the proof there was an issue… Just subscribed 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah man, that exactly how I feel! Thanks for subscribing🤗 cheers🤙🏼

[@LePatron007]

Bravo Mark , I bought a 1998 Honda Dominator five days ago and I'm planning, like you, to go around Europe…I did general work on the engine, replaced vital parts, did a service, big and small…I wish you all the best, greetings from a Serb from Paris

[@MarcTravels]

Cheers mate 🤙🏼

[@johnallright6847]

Good video, don't know much about bikes but allways loved Portugal and its people and climate and food and their laid back attitudes to life, everything is Manyana ( tomorrow) if I spelt it right.

[@Mokhas45]

I know it's frustrating, man. I'm Portuguese and I can feel that bad will in people. There was a fake mechanic in Amadora who took my CB125 when I was 22. He said he would fix it but one time I was there and he said someone has stolen it from the shop and I never saw my bike again. Watch out with those people. In Faro you can find a motorbike shop for sure.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright thanks man🤙🏼

[@stsbrothers2905]

The noise is propably your cam chain tensioner or the decopresion mechanism. Both can't be adjusted or anything, they need to be replaced.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, I wish the Honda shop would have told me that and done it. But I guess they weren’t interested in the job. Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@carlosnogueira114]

Hi Marc, I'm from Portugal, and I can say here in Portugal when you go somewhere and ask for help and their first concern is that's almost lunch time, or other excuse rather than solve the problem, don't comeback, just go another place, find another shop, somethimes the not oficial shops have the best people with the best knowlage. I'm sorry that you have to experience this, us portuguese love to help, but there is allways this people. He first sayd "Now its not making any noise", and didn't care to go further to try to understand what was the problem.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright mate, thanks for you advice 🤗🤙🏼

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

The issue is, if the mechanics open your engine, they become married to the problem with your bike and the time in diagnostics and finding replacement parts for an old bike. This seemingly simple issue can turn into a huge and lengthy process that will required a mechanic a lot of time and not to mention cost to you. You would have been better off trading in your bike for that shinny new Honda African Twin.

[@MarcTravels]

That’s alright. I understand that, but they gave me the impression it’s just a simple valve adjustment at first. Anyways, you’re right that Africa twin is amazing 🙌🏼

[@runevetland1624]

That engine sounds fine , no lose valve seat problems there , from a mecanic , carry on !

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks man 🤙🏼

[@MrBenBoomer]

That’s a shame that you were turned away. I’m sure you would have had more peace of mind at minimum knowing what the issue is and if it’s possibly safe to continue and address it in the future. That dealer unfortunately made a bad decision and missed a huge opportunity to help a lone traveler on his journey. They could have been the hero in the narrative and when the next man or woman passes through their part of the World they could know there is a safe haven if needs be. I hope some of their local clientele watch your channel and reconsider their patronage. In the future, don’t be afraid to explain what you’re doing, where you’re from, and that any help would be greatly appreciated. Maybe then someone caught in their day to day misery might engage and be a good human and help find a solution. Not only do you stress about the issue, there can be and already are real consequences. Your down time and schedule modification not to mention hard costs for unexpected accommodations etc. Best to try to move beyond it, which you’re doing. Keep it going man! Lots of people in your corner including me and I’m now newly subscribed.

[@RIZMINE]

The noise is not to be worried it’s from cam chain. These engines are so reliable

[@MarcTravels]

I wish the mechanic would have told me that 😅 thanks mate 🤙🏼

[@KKKKKKK12344]

To adjust valves for Dominator - it is easy. Take off gas tank, open valve adjustment nuts and that is it... easy 30 min or work. Was driving without valve adjustment for one year (couple of thousand km). And nothing happen. It is normal for this engine to have some tik-tik-tik sound. It could be that you need valve adjustment. Yes, do not worry too much, keeep going! Honda Dominator is ultimate survival, hybrid engine works on oil and petrol. We all will be old and dead, but dominator will keep going and going. :)

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks man🤙🏼

[@MrJclrocha]

Keep going Marc, just want to highlight that in Portugal people use to be nice and like to help, you knocked to the bad door… Nice videos by the way!

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I think so too. thanks Joao🤗🤙🏼

[@neal207]

I have a feeling they didn't want to work on it since they probably don't stock gaskets and parts for this bike on hand (since it's older). In your last video I really thought it was the valves as well. I would check the oil level for sure if that hasn't been looked at and possibly maybe just get some fresh oil in it until a shop can look at the valves. I don't think it would be a timing chain or guide (but it is a possibility) - I think you would be hearing that more frequently. Good luck Marc!

[@MarcTravels]

Alright thanks Neal, I’ll figure it out!💪🏼 cheers

[@oricardomiranda]

There is an awesome mechanic 1h hour away from where you shot the video. But the only way to know would have been trough groups and forums. Hope it all worked out. I have a Transalp and these Hondas are awesome machines.

[@MarcTravels]

thanks mate, check the next episode maybe it's these guys you mean? they were awesome at PORTEL MOTO! Have look on my youtube channel you'll find the following episodes🤗 Thanks for tuning in🤙🏼

[@agostinhopalminha8800]

Hi Mark. I was the exactly same problem on my Dominator. It was a pain in the ass until I found the origin of that noise. I it a loose valve seat! And probably the on on the right exhaust valve. It's a documented problem that happen some times. It stats from nothing and making noise some times went the engine is hot, and becoming more frequently as time goes on. Went the engine is cool the head and the valve seat get tight and the noise stops until it get hot again. The only solution it to disable the head and put new valve seats. Hope it helps you

[@MarcTravels]

Alright thanks for the advice mate 🤙🏼

[@paddyskull]

Hey, Mark. Clearly that mechanic just didn't want the work, so very poor service from a Honda dealer! Really sorry for your troubles, mate, but these are the challenges of motorcycle travel. Check your oil levels, because low levels can also result in clicking. Definitely sounds like either sticky valves or cam chain timing. Next town, next Honda dealer! Loving your channel, so keep your chin up!!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks John 🤗 yes I will sort it out for sure 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@carlv5715]

@@MarcTravels Hi Marc I would not put the blame on the guy he came to your rescue and as I understand when the guy checked the bike there was no noise so how could he diagnose the problem when there was no problem. You admitted it yourself that the noise could not be heard.Be patient Marc and try not to put blame on the guy it’s not his fault. Honda service stations are very good everywhere so try to stay calm put a smile on your face and take the bike in when the motor is hot and the strange noise is heard. Remember the ride is an adventure and shit happens that’s life. Ride safe and enjoy the adventure.🇨🇦 Carl 👍👍👍.

[@ktm690endurorally]

Portugal has the worst after sales service I have ever experienced

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Perfectly agree. You can find such people everywhere. A bit annoying. Can check my content. You may like it.

[@carlv5715]

The only clarity here John Skull is that the guy said he can’t hear a noise and Marc agreed with him that there was NO NOISE. Way too much unfairness and negative comments on this channel. Marc (LEARN FROM PEDRO MOTA AND ITCHY BOOTS) I think you are a nice guy but you need to smile more we want to smile with you . Go with the flow cause shit happens man but a good positive attitude helps everyone . I’m going out to have a good ride on my KLR Carl 🇨🇦

[@davidbones8850]

Bet it was the cam chain tensioner in the end? Excessive valve clearance wouldn't cause a noise that comes and goes (once noisy valves stay noisy) but a sticking tensioner blade/spring/plunger would. Can't believe the Honda dealer didn't work that out.

[@MarcTravels]

Hey David, I think you’re right! I would have thought the mechanics could help. Next one will for sure. Next episode new mechanic 👨‍🔧 cheers mate 🤙🏼

[@scotthartley5386]

Agreed. Cam chain tensioner can be intermittent noise, but valves would be all the time and don't usually go that far out of adjustment at once.

[@plumduff3303]

I had a fantastic dominator back in the day ...except for the day the chain came off and threw me in front of a passing Belgium motorist...man his bumper tasted plastic but I survived to live another day .. safe travels

[@MarcTravels]

Wow crazy story. Thanks for tuning in mate 🤙🏼

[@zap5936]

Hi Mark first thing to do drain your oil if you have a filter change it and add a heavier weight oil so your hydraulic cam chain tensioner will have a little more pressure on it to keep it quiet see if that solves the problem for now eventually you have to change the cam chain tensioner and cam chain if you have low oil pressure you might have some other worm parts

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks man 🤙🏼

[@zap5936]

@@MarcTravels I would get that done immediately otherwise the cam chain can start to put aluminum shavings in your oil and cause much more serious problems

[@GerreltsGarage]

The noise could be a crack in the exhaust header. That often sounds like an ”internal engine problem”, but it's the exhaust air escaping through the crack. The crack will be more open or closed depending on temp. Which explains why it's only hearable sometimes.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright thanks man🤙🏼

[@paulstankey4058]

I have had this exact thing happen. Same deal, quiet when cold, loud when warm. It was the exhaust header gasket. Super simple job. To their credit, tough to diagnose.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 👍🏼

[@MMRF87]

I had this issue with other Honda dealer in the north of Portugal unfortunatly. In older motorbikes, if the workload to fix something is too much, and if you are not an usual customer, they will sent you away. Watching your video made me remember how frustraded I felt back then. I understand the part of not beingle able to fix it right away ( usually you must schedule ) but sending you away is not ok.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I felt bad, at least they could’ve told me right away they can’t do anything and not let me wait through their lunch break😃 Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@MMRF87]

@@MarcTravels And the worst is that the owner said there is nothing wrong, but the guy who checked your bike before lunch did said the problem was coming from the valves. argh these ppl just suck

[@tiagoteixeira802]

Passei pelo mesmo na minha 250. Não querem saber!

[@Aventuras-bz7wb]

I’m a client at that Honda shop and they are good professionals. That’s one of the owners and he has a strange mood, but he knows about bikes. They would charge you a lot for no big changes, so I think it was better that way. Ride safe and call if you need for help in Alentejo.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, yeah maybe it was for the best they sent me away. Would have appreciated they told me right away tho. Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@Aventuras-bz7wb]

@@MarcTravels the problem is the the workshop manager was in bad mood as always, and they have loads of mechanical repair to do everyday. Usually, you need 2 or 3 days at least to schedule the appointment to your bike. In Portugal companies usually close 1 or 2 hours for lunch. Also, I heard the mechanic say that he would need to dismount the fuel tank to reach the motor in order to adjust the valves os camshaft. You would pay a lot and possibly stay almost the same. They struggled to explain that to you. Keep going

[@MarcTravels]

@@Aventuras-bz7wb well taking the tank of takes not even a minute I learned 😅 you’ll see in the next episode…it just wasn’t meant to be at the Honda shop 🤗

[@brulee3746]

The face of that girl shows that she is sorry for you - because of her big boss 😒 I felt your anxiety and stress in my own chest, when we saw the answer coming.. I hope you can finish the track without problems and that the Honda will be repared zoon! Greetings from Nineke (Zuid-)Holland. 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate 🤗

[@malcolmwatton4323]

Hi Marc, Sorry to say, but these sort of days are sent to test, but be brave we are all behind you, stay safe.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Malcom! a day to remember for sure 😃 thank you for watching 🤙🏼

[@ScottSillis]

A mechanic needs to hear the noise to understand but by your description I know what the issue is and it's literally a five minute fix for now. If it gets worse later then you replace the timing chain guides and possibly a new timing chain and adjust the valve clearances. The cylinder head must be removed to replace the timing chain and guides. But seriously first thing I'd do is adjust the tensioner at the rear left hand side of the engine. Easy with a few tools.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 👍🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@barrysmotn3615]

I worked as an auto mechanic for many years. Every year a branch of the provincial government in British Columbia where I worked required employees of a businesses working around excessively loud noise get hearing tested. The very day I had my hearing test performed, and had passed with flying colours, a customer requested I go for a test drive. The customer concern was an engine noise at a specific rpm and speed. After getting up to highway speed the customer said “Hear that?” I listened but couldn’t hear what he was hearing. We continued on down the road with the customer asking “Do you hear it now?” This went on several times but I couldn’t hear anything out of the normal. Finally I could see the customer was getting irritated and he said. “Why can’t you hear that?” “You must be deaf!” Funnily I had the certificate of testing in my coveralls. I said “Nope, here’s my certificate to prove it”.

[@MarcTravels]

Great Story👍🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@RobinZibell]

Äußerst gelungene Kameraführung vor dem Honda Laden. Man hat alles gesehen was wichtig war

[@MarcTravels]

Danke fürs reinschauen 🤙🏼

[@S.p.a.c.e.C.o.w.b.o.y]

I'm no mechanic so it's only a suggestion. Have you got the correct grade of oil? Does it need thicker oil to let it run at higher temperatures? Hope you can solve the issue before it gets too bad.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks man, will sort it out somehow 💪🏼

[@Errol.C-nz]

its worth a try 20w50 rather than the 10w40 I think Marc uses

[@ferzamsol130]

As Space Cowboy said, maybe an oil additive can help, keep going my friend!

[@MarcTravels]

@@ferzamsol130 yeah maybe 👍🏼

[@EstebanDVO]

I'm so confused as to why they wouldn't want to do it. I don't want to be mean to the mechanic but it's almost like they just didn't feel confident in fixing it and sent you on your way. Never seen this before.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah me neither, so strange. Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Sorry to tell... but, it happens that there is too much to do and they just find the excuse not to do it. :) Drop by buddy. You may find it interesting.

[@Rik1pk]

@@MarcTravels I'm Portuguese and I felt this way before in the suddern part of Portugal. I was near Evora and I had a punctured tire. 3 shops rejected to repair my tire, outright. I was furious, it was a simple puncture and I had the money. I found a group of off-road enthusiast near the road reparing some offroaders. They helped me and free of charge. I'm sorry for what Honda in Evora did to you. From my point of view, the guys didn't want to do this kind of services. I asked in the offical Kawasaki shop to restore my old Kawasaki ZZR600. They refused to do it. They could do maintance but not restore it, because they didn't want to look for older Parts. I ended up doing it in another non-dealer shop.

[@MarcTravels]

@@Rik1pk yeah most of them are just busy enough with small repairs

[@C_R_O_M________]

The first shop basically told you to ride the bike easy (so as not to exacerbate the problem). It’s very optimistic (if not, downright arrogant) to expect someone to leave all his other projects and immediately help you with your problems. Shops like that have priorities and keep a tight schedule when they are full of customers’ bikes like he was. I don’t speak Portuguese either.

[@MarcTravels]

No that’s fine, he was nice and pointed me to another shop right away. Very cool, he also spoke some kind of German and we had a little chat🤗 (not in the video) the Honda dealer could’ve also told me right away they don’t have time instead of telling me to come back after their lunch break to then tell me it’s all good even though a mechanic of theirs already seen the problem before. That’s not cool in my opinion. Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@C_R_O_M________]

@@MarcTravels If I were you I would have tried to bring the mechanic that heard the problem, first hand, when the bike was hot and let him explain what he heard to the Honda dealer who rejected you with his excuse (of not hearing anything). Maybe you are right and they would have sent you away anyway but that was, imo, your best shot at having something done there. Cheers.

[@MarcTravels]

@@C_R_O_M________ yeah I tried but he would listen, also wanted to show him video from when the noise was there he wouldn’t wanna see it. Anyways, I found help in the next episode 🤗 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@ScottSillis]

That noise is the timing chain tensioner and guides loose, they are adjustable on the LHS, adjust it then possibly adjust the valve clearances, not a big drama, with some knowledge you can fix it yourself. But otherwise get it done by a trained mechanic. 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Scott, will do👍🏼 cheers, Marc 🤙🏼

[@wasilly21]

Hi Marc could you write please how many km is already on your odometer? When was the last engine inspection ( valve clearance, cam chain etc) I'm really sorry that honda workshop pissed off on such legendarny model like yours. Keep it up !

[@MarcTravels]

I think the last inspection has been before the Iceland Journey. Will figure it out for sure 💪🏼 thanks for tuning in mate 🤙🏼

[@victorcoronel579]

Marc, take it easy, you have to keep in mind that the years affect motorcycles just like it affects us people, you just have to understand it, surely you have a trustworthy mechanic in your country to whom you can send a video recording the noise when it appears and that at least guides you if it really can be the valves or not, from my experience it sure is. Look for an official Honda workshop in a larger city and they will surely solve it for you there. Strength and patience!!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Victor. Will do 🤗🤙🏼

[@carlv5715]

Super comment Victor Coronel

[@beddccom]

I agree with you it's frustrating when you go to a mechanic with a problem but he says it's ok.

[@princegilgiti2656]

Love your videos brother Nyc background music n amazing drone footages in your all tour videos

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks man🤙🏼

[@rl5855]

Me identifiquei muito com você. Eu sou neurótico com ruídos e comportamentos estranhos, mas melhorei bastante ultimamente, vivendo mais cada momento. Sou solidário a você e à sua Dominator, desejo solução em breve. Continue essa bela viagem. Cheers!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Rafael 🤙🏼

[@MikeFoto_na_Moto]

8:51 Angle. The Angle :)

[@MarcTravels]

Haha 😂

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

We all have bad days mate “ try and have a positive outlook “ look 👀 your off riding your bike around Europe, your not working a desk job , your seeing new stuff every day . Look at each day as an opportunity to meet new people and new experiences .

[@MarcTravels]

You’re right man! every day is an adventure 🤗 thank you for watching my friend 🤙🏼

[@WillionMaas]

Hi Mark, my wife and myself really enjoy your video's. She drove a Dominator 250 around Europe (myself a TTR 250) for more than 100k km's and reconize a lot in your beautiful edited movies. Good luck on your travels!

[@MarcTravels]

Awesome Willion, happy to hear that! Cheers to you and your wife 🤗🤙🏼

[@pittbier7597]

I like that everybody is listing their experience of a noice fix around that area lol.. if you would listen to the comments too much your bikes would be entirely rebuild! hahaha

[@MarcTravels]

Hehe I mean it’s hard to hear over camera sound anyways but I appreciate everybody trying to help 🤗 I wish the Honda guy would have been more like my viewers here💪🏼 at least we would have done something 🙌🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@MrBenBoomer]

Can I also say to everyone (motorcycle dealers, riders, subscribers, average folks inhabiting the Earth) my interpretation of motorcycle travel and exploring is about community. If you’re any of those mentioned above and you don’t understand the concept of vulnerability out in the field on a trip like this, maybe it’s time to reevaluate where you’re at. If that fella cracking your throttle repeatedly was the service manager, obviously able to see you’re loaded for a bigger than average ride and from a different part of the world and couldn’t shift a few things around to get you back on track he needs to go see a good eye doctor and get some new glasses. If more people took a minute here or there and helped each other the world would not crumble. In fact I predict just the opposite would happen. He clearly has a job to do and he’s got to keep the schedule and make the profit for the owner. He himself I’m guessing isn’t a rider or hasn’t pursued a big ride. If he was he’d get his ass in gear and make something happen. Lots of people only work for a pay check. Very sad really in the scheme of things. Don’t get me wrong, there’s no villainy here, just selfishness. I hope the owner of that Honda dealer see this or that Honda itself sees this and has a conversation about it. How stupid. Without you, me, the next guy or girl, they (dealers and manufacturers in charge of their global dealer networks) don’t have a wildly successful business nor is there the pursuance of the motorcycle adventure travel lifestyle itself. Final piece, be kind, help each other when able and don’t let the minimum be the norm. Phew.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for the message mate 🤙🏼 I think they could have just said right from the start that they‘re busy and I would’ve moved on to the next 😅 that was not cool. Other than that, everybody is allowed to have a bad day, maybe the head mechanic just had one of those 🤷🏼‍♂️ anyways, I will find a super cool mechanic soon 🔜💪🏼 cheers man

[@MrBenBoomer]

That’s the spirit!!!

[@environmentsollution]

You are on an adventure on an adventure motorcycle and it is complemented by other adventures, e.g. valve clearance! Be happy for every day you can ride your Dominator. You gain knowledge on your journey about your motorcycle.

[@MarcTravels]

Absolutely right, thanks Conny💪🏼 enjoying my big adventure every day, good and bad...all part of the experience 🙌🏻 cheers mate

[@OCLandspeeder]

My guess is Cam Chain Tensioner is going out. It's very easy to replace this on your bike but you will need the new tensioner & tensioner gasket. If no gasket, then just use Gasket-Maker compound. You will need to KZbin How-To videos to give you an idea of how it's done correctly. BTW, adjusting the valves on your bike is super easy. But if the noise just comes and goes, it's not due to valves needing adjustment.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks man🤗🤙🏼

[@VeganerSchrauberling]

Hey! Ich habe Kfz mechatroniker gelernt und hatte auch schon diese Honda dominator nx 650 dominator rd08. Ich denke es ist ein defekter bzw ausgeschlagener Ventil Sitz. Das Ventil wird nicht richtig geführt. Ich hoffe dass du deinen Service bzw Ölwechsel regelmäßig durchgeführt hast. Es könnte auch sein dass das Spiel zwischen kipphebel und Ventil nicht richtig eingestellt ist. Lass dies überprüfen das kostet nicht viel uns geht innerhalb 30min in einer Fachwerkstatt. Grüße Philipp

[@MarcTravels]

Hey Phillip, vielen Dank! Ja deswegen war ich in der Werkstatt und habe gehofft die Überprüfen das für mich aber die haben mich einfach weg geschickt. Super schlechter service. Danke fürs reinschauen 🤙🏼

[@VeganerSchrauberling]

Schau mal bei einem anderen Händler vorbei und gebe das prüfen des Ventil spiel in Auftrag. Das kann an diesem Motor jeder gelernte motorrad Mechaniker auch wenn er bei Suzuki oder ktm arbeitet. Wie gesagt halbe Stunde die Überprüfung. Tank muss runter und die vier Abdeckungen am Ventil Deckel. Zudem links der Verschluss stopfen.. Wenn du Hilfe brauchst oder Daten kann ich gerne schauen für dich. Gruß Philipp

[@VeganerSchrauberling]

Und bei - ZAMsChannel - in KZbin gibt es ein Video!

[@domitreiber]

Ich bin auch Philipps Meinung, dass da ein Ventilsitz locker ist. Wäre es die Steuerkette, würde das Geräusch nicht ab und zu wieder verschwinden. Ich habe die gleiche Dominator wie Du nur in schwarz. Schon sehr lange. Habe viel mit ihr erlebt. Ich mag sie immer noch, auch wenn der Motor regelmäßige Wartung und Ölwechsel braucht. An meiner hatte ich das Problem mit dem losen Ventilsitz auch schon. Ich wusste damals noch nicht was es ist. Bin noch 10.000km damit gefahren bis zum richtigen Motorschaden. Es könnte schon sein, dass Du damit wieder nach Hause kommst, aber eine Garantie Dir natürlich niemand geben.

[@MarcTravels]

Dank dir Phillip, nächste Episode finde ich jemanden 💪🏼

[@hermankroon1]

the honda dealer is to easy . to say its nothing, he has to take more time , its not good for the brand honda such mechanics. i hope you dont have any big troubles under way , so if the noise is back , try to find another good dealer , thanks for the video marc! pertol now here 2.18!!!! so stay there . lol

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks man, will do!!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@bluefluteman]

It always goes away when mechanic listens to it. Fact of life. Just wait till it totally fails, then fix

[@MarcTravels]

Yes, thanks mate 🤗🤙🏼

[@davidmassey3364]

To hear the clicking of the tappers is normal. Bikes with solid lifters are louder. Also in certain areas they seem to be louder due to the acoustics of the area. Your bike is going to go tick tick so don’t worry about it. Just do your scheduled maintenance.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks David 🤙🏼

[@alanblack9540]

Teribly frustrating for you Marc. In an ideal world, a Honda representative should now contact you to try to help your situation here. You were badly let down by a disinterested main dealership.

[@MarcTravels]

Hey Alan, all good I think they were just to busy. Would have appreciated they tell me right at the start but all good, will sort it out 💪🏼 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@fabiopunk1661]

You did what you could and was reasonable to do. Just for a honda dealer handling mostly new bikes your problem is not interesting. It has happened to me as well… you need to find perhaps a smaller garage however then they will not have the spares that are needed. Again I talk for experience. If one rides a bike like yours one cannot hope to keep a travel plan because there are uncertainties. So don’t get mad or worried just keep going.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks Fabio, will do! I will find somebody to help 💪🏼💪🏼

[@carrizog60]

If its the cam tensioner and its a screw type you can force the tension in it. If the noise goes away its a bad tensioner. Some tensioners rely on oil pressure to mantain tension,could be at fault. Usually valves are noisier at cold as with heat they expand and get tighter,silencing the noise. Hope you sort it out. Valve adjustment is a rime consuming job and we dont know if they had bikes to deliver that day so dont be so harsh.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 🤙🏼

[@josecosta1646]

Hi Marq, I'm Portuguese, I'm sorry and I apologize. Your problem was stopped at MOTODIANA, they thought they were experts in the Honda Gold Wing. If not to sell a Gold Wing they are not interested in receiving the customer. Too bad HONDA JAPAN doesn't see this way of working from some dealers. Am sorry.

[@MarcTravels]

All good jose, that happens sometimes. I found cool people in the following episode 🤗 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@joaoneto8315]

Era bom que ele contasse a história toda e com as partes verdadeiras. Esteve 3 horas à espera, porque duas foram as de almoço... Além disso o que foi feito na outra oficina foi troca de óleo. Ele não podia parar e um tensor não se troca em meia hora. Ficou tão bem resolvido que depois nem a Elvas chegou e ficou na mesma. Reparar motores com a moto a andar?

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@PedroAlves-mb2if]

Assim da mais views

[@MrXispas]

Na terra dele ficava a pé, e com um andar novo.......Mas concessionários de marca, salvo raras excepções, não valem nada.

[@nunodelgado2645]

Gaita, só mesmo no Alentejo para haver 2 horas d almoço. Vidas d luxo, hein..

[@joaoneto8315]

@@nunodelgado2645 Essa conversa é para encher chouriços. Qualquer loja que fecha para almoço tem duas horas. Não sei em que país vive, mas em Portugal é assim há décadas.

[@stevenpeck5949]

Yes, it has to be cold to adjust the valves. You can ride, but call ahead and schedule the service, do the guide and tensioner along with an oil change. Fresh air filter too.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright Steven, thank you 🤗

[@JohnSmith-gy8rc]

Marc, I agree with the mechanic - I would not tear into that engine sounding that good, although it is hard to hear from a video. In your position, I would try these things first: check spark plug is not loose, check exhaust gasket not leaking - simply ensure header nuts or bolts are not loose and spark plug is tight, change oil and filter with right grade and amount of oil of good quality. If that does not fix the intermittent sound, only then would I start looking at the cam-chain tensioner and chain, which in any case would not be a hard job on your bike, but probably not a repair you would want to do yourself on the road.

[@MarcTravels]

Right John, I wouldn’t wanna do that myself. Will check out another mechanic in the next episode 💪🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@richaddulieu1967]

I agree with most comments that it more than likely is a cam chain tension issue iv had same thing on Hondas iv had in passed and once a valve is noisy stays noisy but do check oil top if it needs some oil good luck 👍🏻

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks Richad 🤗🤙🏼

[@designspm]

Cam chain tensioner, swap the auto with a manual one adjustable. And of course you should start to think replacing the cam chain in a near future, have done that job but keep the manual tensioner

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks for the tip mate 🤙🏼

[@molonlabe9068]

Sorry about your motorcycle! Hopefully you can continue your journey? Stay happy!

[@MarcTravels]

Yes will continue for sure, have to get home somehow 😅 will sort it out!🙌🏼 thanks for watching 🤗🤙🏼

[@gogsalba4573]

In times gone by, people would say of Hondas when it stops making a noise , that's when you worry... as others have pointed out.. older cam chain, cam shift, guides...coked up valves, clearances probably out of serviceable gaps... but with a good oil change.. and a bit easier on the revs when off road.. it will continue to do what they do best... take care 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Yes I think you’re probably right and for sure we’ll go on 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 thanks mate

[@johannesbelsebubb9411]

And yes. Do a full oil change. Make sure oil is correct grade.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 👍🏼

[@JLBFJR1300]

Shity day... And being in that kind of troubles alone, without the company of a friend to mitigate the frustration, it's always harder. Courage, Marc, tomorrow is another day!

[@MarcTravels]

As weird as it sounds, talking to the camera helps to deal with problems. I guess it’s just the talking out loud and getting it out of your head😃 anyways will sort it out 💪🏼

[@guten67007]

Keep up the good work! Please continue the way you do, be yourself, be honest and stay cool. After rain, comes sunshine..

[@MarcTravels]

Alright Björn, will do! Next episode we‘ll find somebody to help for sure 🤙🏼

[@sneekerflogger]

The cam chain tensioner on these XR600 type engines is a pin with a “ one way “ bearing on the tensioner dog leg arrangement that does tensioning …….I know as was selling Honda’s back in those late 80’s early 90’s. Anyway the pin gets worn along with this one way locking needle bearing and you end up with a slapping cam chain . If your bike has done a few km’s , am quite sure it’s the problem. System is nothing like later CRF250/ 450’s and nothing like early XR250/350/400’s 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks mate 👍🏼🤙🏼

[@ecalzo]

Marc if the problem are the valves it is a big time consuming problem .. it can be fixed but much time is needed in order to do it.. they cannot do it on the fly.. sometimes the problem with that kind of engine are that the valve actuator tend to wear out (the hardening threatment on the surface i mean) .. and the only way to fix them is to open up completely the head of the engine and replace them.. plus the last time i did it it cost me 90E each.. and inside you have 4 of them.. I hope all will go well for your trip.. if the problem is what i think the only trouble you are going to encounter is more noise from the engine.. but it will run anyway .. find another mechanic that can tell you if the problem is the one i told you ... in that way you can still use the bike but with more noise.. Sorry but.. old bike does have parts that are going to wear out ... The smaller shop will be glad to help you.. Big shop or dealer they are more oriented into selling Honda .. and do periodical maintenance instead of fixing issue like the one you got ... Hope my info are helpful... Stay Safe Man ... Big hi from Italy

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks man🤙🏼 so yeah as a non mechanic I can’t really know how long stuff takes for a pro and I just would have appreciated they told me right away they don’t wanna look into it. Whatever the reason…so I could have been on my way🤗 anyways I’ll find somebody in the next episode 🤙🏼

[@davidmeadows5665]

My guess as others have said its a cam chain tensioner causing the problem, its not too hard a job it means removing the rockers a locating bolt and pin. Make sure the engine is at TDC and the cam sprocket marks aligned before you remove it and again when replacing it. There are youtube vids on how to do it.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks David 🤙🏼

[@J8zzy]

Chain tension. Have you change different oils. With different or older oils it can be louder. Don't worry be happy. If it stays quiet whem cold then oil change could help. Old oil is thicker when hot. Make sure there is oil and go on... Nice video again. -Thänx!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks man. Yeah will try that with the oil first. Cheers 🤙🏼

[@J8zzy]

@@MarcTravels...or louder pipes and you don't worry other noices. Haha... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYPScqJ8etSWb9k Or this 2019 winter wake up call... what is that clicking noise in our V6 engine...? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJzbZXhrp7aob80

[@mickhiggins1031]

Dont let it get you down Mate, Cam chain tensioner is Most Likely, Valves would Most Likely be Bouncing around and 'Clacking' Hot or Cold.... I have 2 old 1993 Transalps and a 1995 Africa Twin,... I also have a local Honda Dealer .. And iv found Unless you are Buying a New Africa Twin They are really Not Interested in Helping out with Old Bikes, Even for Parts... Stay Positive Mate.... Maybe Time to start learning Motorcycle Mechanics.. These old bikes are really easy to work on.... Just an idea but i would contact the Guy's who sorted the rear wheel bearing, Get them to order a Tensioner, and head back to them..They seemed like good guy's who wanted to help, Plus You would be Helping out the independent Bike shops who appreciate the Work... Good luck Marc

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate, good advice! I found one very close. You’ll see in the next episode 🤗 cheers 🤙🏼

[@Sedatyayla2860]

Check the exhaust monifold balts.it May be loose. The gasket may be leaking when the motorcycle heats up.

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks man 🤙🏼

[@moguerlain7158]

I grew up with the alger paris dakar rally, I lived just next to the port, every year there was the event, the participants arrive with their racing bikes and their equipment and the racing cars too, it was a great event the algiers Paris dakar rally with very tough racing conditions the only star of adventure motorbikes was the bmw, I felt its confidence and durability as much as children

[@MarcTravels]

Awesome 👍🏼🙌🏼

[@moguerlain7158]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4G0doulZ898a9k

[@jaris9172]

Those older aircooled bikes can be picky about the oil you use. Aircooled engines run much hotter than liquid cooled. When the engine gets hot the oil gets really thin and it can make engine quite a bit louder. I have had best success using oils that are meant to be used in an aircooled motorcycle engine. If i remember correct i think the one that made my old TTR knocking quiet down was Belray thumper 15w/50. Any 20w/50 motorcycle oil would also be a good choise and thats propably available most places that sell oil.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay thanks mate 🤙🏼

[@gretchensghost]

That guy at the garage. What a ******! If he was any good he would understand that noises come and go, especially with heat and especially around the head. He just didn't want to help someone who wasn't a proper customer. Speaks volumes about the business really. Sad.

[@MarcTravels]

It’s okay I will sort it out 🤙🏼 thanks for tuning in mate 🤗

[@HM-of8hy]

Hallo. Klingt wie schon erwähnt nach dem Kettenspanner. Ich hatte sowas schon beim einerCB 500, da kam man von außen dran. Waren nur zwei Schrauben und ca. 20 Minuten Arbeit. Grüße Hubert

[@MarcTravels]

Okay dank dir Hubert, wäre cool gewesen wenn die Mechaniker das für ich gecheckt hätten 💪🏼 danke fürs einschalten 🤙🏼

[@hans-henryk]

Hi, ein schönes Städtchen vielleicht gibt es so einen Zusatz für den Sprit⛽️ dass die Ventile wieder frei werden. Schauen wir mal und warten auf die nächste Folge von Dir 👋🏻

[@MarcTravels]

Mal schauen, suche mir einen anderen Mechaniker in der nächsten Episode 💪🏼 danke fürs anschauen und kommentieren 🤗 Grüße

[@jaromir8606]

Držím palce a věřím, že vše dobře dopadne. 👍

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks man 🤗🤙🏼

[@SupRec]

Here in Brazil this bike was called NX350 Saara. I had one in 90's. I really loved mine at that time and I can tell it was a war tank.

[@MarcTravels]

Absolutely 💪🏼 thanks for tuning in Marc 🤙🏼

[@HAPPYFACEONAMOTORBIKE]

Problems with the engine suck. If you have people who are not interested in it at all, it's even worse. I hope your bike keeps going and going. Thanks for your cool videos though. It always takes a lot of time but I think you are doing a great job. I'm going to the ACT Portugal and Spain in May and thank you for your tips. Keep up the Happy Face Marc :-)

[@MarcTravels]

Will do 🤗 thanks my friend 🤙🏼

[@MegaAvek]

They weren't even professional. If you had more choice he would have lost a customer right away. Fortunately not all are like that. keep it going

[@MarcTravels]

Yes, they weren’t even interested in a customer I think 😁 I will find someone 💪🏼 thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@ruicardoso2905]

Just saw the video and got really amazed by the fact that an official honda dealer treated someone that way. Only unacceptable. New or old bike, the way you deal with customers should be the same. And not all Portuguese dealerships are like that in Portugal. Honda should now about it. :). Stay safe and good trips around the world. Keep doing your great videos. Cheers.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks rui 🤗🤙🏼

[@Techa018]

Just to add, 2 mechanics also told me that all si good im imagining things. But then i torn it apart my self and saw that cam tensioner was basicly broken. I bought one and had it replaced.

[@MarcTravels]

Awesome 👍🏼🤙🏼

[@Techa018]

@@MarcTravels You have a great channel, i immediately subscribed. Keep it going 💪

[@ianesslemont5876]

Always a problem when the issue is intermittent. Hopefully you’ll get it sorted.

[@MarcTravels]

Yes true, thanks mate 🤙🏼

[@ape3774]

Old bikes may be cheep but when you need new parts the dealers dont wont to know

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah maybe true 👍🏼 thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Great video buddy. My bet it’s the Cam Chain ride safe

[@MarcTravels]

Alright, thanks so much 🤗🤙🏼

[@macvictor1280]

Salut Marc! J'ai également une Dominator, de 1993. Elle a commencé à faire exactement le même bruit que la tienne par intermittence au début, puis de plus en plus régulier.. J'ai fais plusieurs fois le jeu aux soupapes, ca n'a rien changé. Normale, vu que le jeu aux soupapes est "fixe", "constant" alors que ton bruit est aléatoire. J'ai décidé d'enlever la culasse pour y jeter un œil, tout le haut moteur ok: tendeur de chaine de distribution, patin et chaine, arbre à came dans les côtes, etc. Par déduction cela devait venir du décompresseur automatique, j'ai remplacé la came de décompression ainsi que son ressort et le pion de réglage de came. Le system d'embrayage de décompression fonctionnait très bien mais par précaution j'ai également remplacé ses ressorts. Après cette réparation le bruit avait presque disparu mais il a recommencé à venir!!! Pourquoi?... Il faut savoir que le décompresseur automatique est lubrifié par un petit trou dans l'arbre à came donc cela peut venir de la lubrification. Dans mon cas, le filtre à l'huile et crépines à huile sont propre, j'ai alors changé une partie de la pompe à l'huile. Après cette réparation le bruit était atténué mais n'avait pas disparu! Seul moyen pour être sur du problème, enlever le décompresseur automatique et faire un essai. Si tu l'enlèves définitivement, il faudra boucher le trou de lubrification du décompresseur par un point de soudure sur l'arbre à came. Bon avec toutes ces péripéties de ces derniers jours, tu dois être fatigué donc je vais arrêter de te saouler avec mon bla bla ;) Si tu as la moindre question, n'hésite pas à me demander je me ferai une joie de continuer mon roman ;)

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you my friend! Appreciate your help. I will find somebody to look into it 🤗💪🏼 have a great day, cheer Marc🤙🏼

[@tom_hptng]

Das war wohl ein Tag, den niemand braucht. Hatte mal eine ähnliche Situation, jedoch beim 8 Jahre alten Opel. Klappern im Motor, also zur Opelwerkstatt. Sollten ja wissen, was sie machen. Haben mir dann für 700€ neue Stößel eingebaut. Als ich vom Hof fahre, war das Klappern immer noch da. Sie meinten dann "nein, das ist weg" und ich kann wohl problemlos fahren. Bin dann von Berlin nach Köln und kurz vor Köln war das Klappern so stark, dass ich dachte der Motor ist gleich hin. Bin dann dort Freitag Nachmittag in die nächste Opelwerkstatt und die meinten das ist die Drosselklappe. Machen sie mir für 1400€, aber erst in 5 Tagen. Bin am selben Tag wieder zurück nach Berlin weil ich die Schnauze voll hatte.. Hab dann gegoogelt und das Problem haben dutzende Andere auch über genau diesen Motor geschildert. 2 Schrauben von einem Luftleitblech im Ansauggehäuse waren lose und müssen festgezogen werden. Hab ich mit nem Torx Schraubendreher innerhalb 30min selber erledigen können. Kosten genau Null €. Hilft dir zwar nicht weiter, aber ich kann mich in deine Lage versetzen. Ansonsten coole Videos. Hab unter anderem noch ne alte XT600 stehen und durch deine Videos hab ich richtig Bock, damit mal zu reisen. Werd ich jetzt mal fit machen.