My DREAM Bike Build Part 1 - The Strip Down (Kawasaki ER5)

[@billyjames9861]

Good vid - I just serviced one of those (A nice one with 12,000 miles and full service history with Valve clearances (0.20mm exhaust & 0.15mm inlet), new fuel diaphragm, oil, coolant, plugs, carb strip, clean, sinc and balance - The coolant tubes were a bit tough to get right as I had to twist them back straight and clean the cylinder head holes in order for the O rings to work properly, (Due to slight damage caused taking them off), and I had to pack out the inlet boot fasteners with a few wraps of neatly folded kitchen foil into strips in order to get a good tight squeeze on the inlet boots via the fasteners - Then, a few turns with the pilot jets and off she goes.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, enjoyed that.

[@itsmephil2255]

Looking forward to seeing the end result there Joe

[@cjrides.1]

Be interesting to see your progress 👍🏻 I’m half way through restoring mine!! Great bikes!

[@MillerCorner]

Cheers Chris 😁 love mine!

[@Theinsightfulgentleman2024]

Love your videos Joe. Bought an er5 myself and your videos really help. Keep up the great work mate.

[@MillerCorner]

Thanks bud, glad you enjoy them 😁

[@jamesallen4050]

What a fun project! Did you know (blah blah blah) ... By removing the carb hose and the vacuum hose from the petcock, then freeing the petcock from the frame, you'll be able to remove the tank with all the fuel in it. When you lift the tank a little, the petcock is given enough room and the remaining (attached) two fuel hoses enough free-play, for it to neatly twist and exit by the carb boots. Prep: Tap set to 'On' and use a rag to catch the dribble that comes from the carb hose - or plug it. It'll be useful at some point in your ownership, I promise. :) Have fun dude! Safe motoring :)

[@jaybeatty7854]

I actually followed your tail tidy video instructions and did the same to my er5 today. Looks so much better! Jumped on KZbin to see what you were up to and found this! All the best with the rebuild mate!

[@MillerCorner]

Thanks bud, glad it worked out well for ya 😁 working on the bike again this weekend, so more coming soon 😉

[@01howardproductions92]

When’s the turbo coming

[@_generation_youth_x28]

Love your videos...like your video...but I’m afraid bikes aren’t my thing but I know you and others love them too!!

[@OdykKayne]

Great video, as always Joe! As much as I love cars, there's something about how relatively simple bikes are to work on! :P

[@MillerCorner]

Cheers bud! You can say that again, everything is either right in front of you, or is (usually) easily accessible 😁

[@CortinasAndClassics]

I bet you will finish this before I finish my ZZR Joe

[@MillerCorner]

We can only hope 😅

[@CortinasAndClassics]

@@MillerCorner Will I can't do much at the moment. My bike is in my garage that has no power and it is freezing cold here too. I am planning on refurbing my front forks at some point soon. Good luck with your bike :)

[@01howardproductions92]

I enjoyed the xantia road test review you did on classics world

[@PaulinhoThompson]

A great start, but is the frame going to remain black ? 🤔

[@MillerCorner]

It probably will, but the surface rust will get treated and it'll get a fresh respray 😎

[@PaulinhoThompson]

@@MillerCorner Sounds nice 👍 looking forward to episode 2.

[@35dononeill]

Could you tape the ziplock bags full of bolts / screws to the main components the hold onto.

[@MillerCorner]

Too many mix components really, generally most bolts only fit one part, so it should be easy enough 😅🤞

[@rodrigocoutinho7273]

Você sabe se a lona de freio traseira e compatível com de outras motos ?

[@rodrigocoutinho7273]

Você sabe se a lona de freio traseira e compatível com de outras motos ?