1966 Suzuki Bearcat 120cc Part 2: Maintenance and Repair Tips

[@Mariano.Bernacki]

Those automatic oilers are really neat. They are controlled by engine RPM and throttle position, so as the engine revs and you open the throttle you get a richer oil/gas mixture, and leaner if you are idling or cruising slowly. They save oil, prevent fouled plugs, and yeah there are naysayers who argue it is "dangerous", the reply to that being, any 4 stroke depends on an oil pump, yet you don't see people not driving those. Also I will take my chances with an automated mechanical system as opposed to trusting myself not to mess up the mixture ratio when refueling. Anyways sorry for the rant, I daily drive a Yamaha RX-100, gotta love the low CC 2strokes.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I totally dig 60's small displacement bikes. Thanks for watching

[@thouseinthehouse]

Just finished watching the other one and thought huh when the second part will drop. And here we are.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Monday through Saturday at 12pm CST we post a new video. Thanks for watching.

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

While I wouldn't want a vintage motorcycle as a primary bike, I am really digging the idea of that rear rack for a commuter bike. I know it wouldn't be considered what looks "good" these days, but I kind of wish someone like Royal Enfield could put a more fitted-style seat on their Interceptor and add a back rack like that (with luggage racks, too, while we're at it). Like seriously, there were some really cool design aspects to those old bikes.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I picked up a 1981 Honda CM200T Twinstar for FREE a few months back. It's a fun series of videos. Built it up only using stuff I already had here. I was loads of fun. Just a huge rack on the back with the hopes of going to get pizza on it. Rode home with a pizza strapped to the rack. Thanks for watching

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

@@motorcyclerewind what great times!

[@stephencox4224]

Good thing it is a 1966 model that was the first year when they had the Oil pump and a trick not to many know with Suzuki's with their Posiforce Lubrication system on their two stroke models do not think you can remove it and just run premix without splitting the cases and doing some mods. Suzuki pressure fed the Main bearings with the oil pump unlike Yamaha who just fed oil from the pump into the Carburettor and had drilled oil feed holes to lubricate the main bearings from the oily fuel mix. Last year I restored the road Variant of one of these known as the Bloop otherwise a slightly smaller variant Suzuki called the B 100 P Hence Bloop had to fire up the lathe and make a top for the carburettor and was able to source parts from Asia where they continued making them available for a much longer timeframe I think they finanlly stopped making them for Asian Markets sometime in 1975. Cheers keep up the good work

[@roadrunner1580]

hi and thanks for the video. this bike reminds me of my 1968 k10 80 i had bought with my paper route money. this was my first real motorcycle. when i bought it, it was seized i pulled the head off and saw the bore was full of rust from sitting. i unseized the piston and got it running.i found out quickly that the trans had a broken countershaft,as the trans locked up on me on my test drive in the yard. well that explains the rusted cylinder, and why it hadnt been run. it was parked because of the trans issue.. i was only 13 years old at the time and the sneaky owner sold me this thing knowing damn well it had a problem but this didnt seem to phase him any. i gave him the asking price of 75 bucks in1973. i loved and fixed this bike up!! wishni still owned her!!

[@motorcyclerewind]

They are out there you should find you one. Thanks for sharing your story I love hearing them. I always say the motorcycles are cool but the stories are way cooler. Thanks for watching.

[@shawnwakeman6324]

I have been working on my stepdad’s 1966 bearcat. Exact same fender from the factory. It is funny how that fork has the lower front fender mount still welded on. Also, in regards to that exhaust pipe, it never had baffles from the factory. All that you are missing is the spark arrestor end. The one I am working on is full and complete and it is just as loud.

[@motorcyclerewind]

The owners manual I am using shows how to remove and clean the baffle.Maybe it's the wrong manual. Thanks for watching!

[@bobbyram6401]

I may have to start working on my 1966 B105P after seeing this. 👋 Liking your vids! How many bikes are too many? I just added #91 to my collection this week. I call myself a retired motorcycle hoarder. Retired from work or from hoarding? 🏍🏍🏍🏍 A 1979 Yamaha XS750 Triple with clear title, Vetter fairing and luggage $600. Bought 3 miles from home to boot!

[@motorcyclerewind]

I like the xs750 triple. Always wanted to get one. Thanks for watching

[@thouseinthehouse]

Also, its not crazy to do cleaning under the gas tank etc. there is another automotive channel on youtube called LHT performance and they do the same thing. They have incredible attention to detail and they call it "LHT TLC" and its just a car (or bike) guy thing. Its obvious they care and its that attitude that enthusiasts can get behind and when someone cares that much they are the ones you want to patronize.

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks. I just believe in making them look the best they can. They made it this long it’s the least we could do. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffferguson899]

super cool bike

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes it is!! I love the small displacement bikes from the 60's. thanks for watching

[@shaunhardie6077]

I've seen pictures of the Bearcat with high, and low front fenders so it does appear to be stock. That pipe really is a bit loud and will affect the running of the bike as the back pressure has been reduced somewhat. Great watching you wrenching on some quality old bikes, 😎.

[@motorcyclerewind]

I saw the front fender both ways as well that’s why I was curious. It is so loud. I am going to do some more research on baffle or lack of. The owners manual I found shows how to service the baffle. This is my favorite parts of working on these old motorcycles. The hint for parts and information. Thanks for watching.

[@shaunhardie6077]

@@motorcyclerewind I have managed to track down a parts list for the Bearcat but unable to share it on your channel, but if you can decipher this into a link then you'll be OK.

[@shaunhardie6077]

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[@jean-pierrefernandez2460]

holy smokes bro id have to get out the microfiche to work on this! rule of thumb if it ever weeps u replace the washer, more like semi organic sealing ring on that i know you have a plastic bin with hundreds of them thats the life blood of that unit

[@motorcyclerewind]

These old bikes are a blast to work on. I really enjoy them. Thanks for watching.

[@Titan500J]

Just looked it up on the net and that appears to be the original front fender. The street version had a low fender.

[@andersaxelsson2196]

What about The Rubber on the front fork? 😊👌

[@motorcyclerewind]

Yes sir that’s in the list. The gaiters and the fork seals. Thanks for watching.

[@andersaxelsson2196]

Love your videos 👌

[@scottjohnston9330]

They are non existent. I have heard that the early Honda CL175 gaitors will fit and have the same number of ribs. I was able to find a used set of those on eBay but have not put them on yet. They do look correct. I have already done the fork seals and oil. Pretty easy job.

[@amandafrank2973]

Oh! I have the baffle!!! 😂😂😂

[@motorcyclerewind]

My neighbors would love it I put that back in. 😂

[@amandafrank2973]

@@motorcyclerewind Haha! Let's figure that out!

[@roadrunner1580]

leave that baffle out and sell me the ol girl!

[@scottjohnston9330]

Hello. I have the same model but 1968. I'm really struggling trying to find the correct 8 tab clutch plates which the earlier models took. Later models took a 12 tab friction plate and larger diameter steel plates. But....I digress. What oil did you put in the gear box? I think many of these could take and run well with Type F transmission fluid but just curious what you used. Thanks

[@motorcyclerewind]

I found some 8 tab clutch plates on eBay. Here is the part number 2144103000 tinyurl.com/bearcatclutch

[@SwormCycles]

@@motorcyclerewind Thanks, I did find those as well. May have to bite the bullet and just get what he has left. Can you say what trans oil you put in yours?

[@roadrunner1580]

i used to run 90 wt gear oil in my 68 k10 80 @@SwormCycles

[@stevepeterson9759]

You left the fork boots ragged!

[@motorcyclerewind]

Gotta order them and the fork seal also. Thanks for watching.

[@timorr6507]

Stock fender.....yes...like my 1968 kt

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for watching

[@worp999]

Had one just like it that is stock fender

[@motorcyclerewind]

Thanks for the clarification and thanks for watching