Honda Part #'s I used: *TENSIONER 14512-MG3-000 *SPRING 14514-MG3-000 *O-RING: 91303-MG2-792
@RomainDILLARD20144 жыл бұрын
Hey, my bike is making the same noise. I'm going to ride 2,000 miles and will fix it after. Do you think it is ok to ride with the same issue ?
@BlueWafer4 жыл бұрын
@@RomainDILLARD2014 i've done more than 5000km with this noise, you'll be fine
@ramondelacruz61574 жыл бұрын
Hi the plastic tank is from xr Honda 650 l
@ramondelacruz61574 жыл бұрын
I have xl Honda 600 r. And I want to putting disc brake
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@phill61593 жыл бұрын
First I thought, he's going to do all this work in his gravel driveway, then bam! He's in a decked out super clean garage!! With a bike lift too!!
@xnova53 жыл бұрын
this is how more videos should be. straight to the point with clear instructions.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
That's what I shoot for. Thanks for the feedback! I appreciate it
@Deontjie2 жыл бұрын
He could have added a nice wheelie at the end.
@nocomment29442 жыл бұрын
@@Deontjie I liked his improvised offroad course , slipping between lorries .
@TheLaserblick4 жыл бұрын
Had the same problem on my XR 600 and fixed it. Recognized it after watching a video. KZbin saves bikes.
@DFWAuto_Hack3 жыл бұрын
Same process??
@NvrGiveIn4 жыл бұрын
RE @ 12+58; Just my opinion only, but you did NOT waste your time painting your bike! Sweet machine and your meticulous situational awareness and "attention to 'motor sound' detail" mad skills are a tribute to your expertise and technical prowess. Indeed, a true nostalgic throwback to my '80's XR200R and XL350R kid days along Utah's Wasatch Front. Thank you for taking the time to document and post your fantastic restoration journey!
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man I appreciate your encouraging words. Hopefully this video will help others with the Honda rfvc for years to come. I used to have an XR 200 as well. Great bike!
@paulhaines57555 ай бұрын
I did it! Replaced mine. Bike sounds A LOT quieter. Well worth the effort. Thanks for this vid it helped a lot.
@paulhaines57555 ай бұрын
I also discovered there is absolutely NO way to do this without removing the engine on a 1984 XR500R. I thought I'd post this info for others who might be researching this job.
@chrisiollich48903 жыл бұрын
Very good info I waited to log and I broke a timing chain guide and made a mess out of the top end ,after 50,000 miles. Now I'm rebuilding my" XR650L " today. THANK'S FROM NOR-CAL!!!!!
@timhampshire3930 Жыл бұрын
I just tried this drilling a hole in the head , for a bolt to act as a mechanical tensioner you show at 6min30sec. It seems to have worked so far for me on a Honda NX650 Dominator 1999 (almost same engine) . Thanks for the idea!
@bradrussell6243 жыл бұрын
All-in-all helpful, detailed and clear explanation, you're great at stepping through the process, thanks for sharing :)
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brad I appreciate the feedback
@1bad62baja Жыл бұрын
i bought an 83 xl600r in 83 at tulare Honda sold it, then missed it and traded for an 84 ,got out of the navy sold it ,missed it ,my wife said no till kids are 18 ,and at kids being 20 bought another 83 and my son an xr500r still have it fun bike to ride thanks
@marklloyd35132 жыл бұрын
Old school but a beast Honda XR range was awesome machines
@earlbarger30712 жыл бұрын
Nice work! The xl600r will always be a favorite. I owned an 1983 back in 1996. I did a complete rebuild with a high compression piston. The cam chain tensioner was the worst to deal with.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah they are great bikes for sure!
@ps.adv.98513 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I love bike rebuild videos. Had an XR650 myself. Awesome bikes. These pigs are the best bikes ever made
@andrewwoodward65603 жыл бұрын
Im a Honda guy, loved the video, thanks ! 👍
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@kennyrichard29712 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you thank you after rebuilding my XL 600 struggling with that spring getting the bike running and have it run so badly I gave up 17 years ago after seeing you explain it I think I will tear back into it this winter
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
No problem! And yeah that spring is real stubborn
@chrislollich5252 жыл бұрын
Just rebuilt my xr650l and the zip tie trick worked perfectly. Thank 's from NOR-CAL!!!!
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it worked for you as well
@yacobyacuvitch27682 жыл бұрын
I just got a 1984 xl600r and I'm using you for all the repairs I have I've already watched the clutch videos you have 3 or 4 times now to get a good understanding of how to do it
@PRL12904 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty clever cam chain tensioner design.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I agree
@petercrutchley77573 жыл бұрын
thanks for taking the time to show this , great straight to the point info .ive got an nx650 (dominator uk ) to do, been putting it off for ages youve inspired me to crack on with it now thanks again
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
No prob and awesome to hear the video has inspired you. Let me know how ya make out! Thanks!
@texastyrannyresponseteam7947 ай бұрын
looks nice.. great work as usual.. i've had several xl/xr 600s/650s over the years.. when i see one that's a deal i pick them up.. i've replaced the tensioner on several of them.. the good news is, th never changed them much.. parts are still readily available.. no reason why we won't have them around for a long time.
@AlphaKllL6 ай бұрын
I have the same problem on a '87 XL350R and your video is very useful about that, thanks!
@bluejack6443 жыл бұрын
As tuff as this bike looks I'm taken aback that the video only has 1K likes. Especially considering it has been posted for 1 year. I've been seeing lots of videos lately featuring fully restored Honda XR's & XL's. As well as some pristine originals, (Kaplan Cycles). And don't get me wrong, I'd love to have one, as would we all. But this bike here looks rugged and ready. It's off road experience shows. It's been there and back many times. Counted many coup. Lived many lives. I like it, it's got sand. Character. It has a marvelous persona. Not to say that it looks beat up, neglected or abused. Because it doesn't. It looks slick. But it also looks like it was used as it should have been. Loved, but used, and not in a bad way.
@wesrichards6168 Жыл бұрын
Can’t say thank you enough for taking the time to make these videos, excellent help!
@garysouthwell5762 Жыл бұрын
Nice and quiet, like a new one! My CBF is noisy, now I know what needs doing! Cam chain rattling is annoying knowing what they should sound like!
@Patmclean2323 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Mine isn’t making noise, the tensioner shaft is leaking... now I know how to fix it! Great video awesome machine! Mines a 94 650L still runs strong!
@kenspomer84944 жыл бұрын
thank you for the idea, I used a right angle attachement for my drill and within about 5 minutes i had a manual chain tensioner that completely solved my issue! I just used your drilled hole as a reference
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm so happy to hear that worked for you. I haven't actually used the manual adjustment mod yet. I just put it there for future use. But you just made my day. Thanks for the confirmation that the idea will work! Did you run a tap to thread the hole? It didn't seem to me that there would be enough meat there for it to hold long-term. I feel like it would eventually work loose
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Would you happen to be able to take a picture of what you did? And send it to my email? My email is in the about section on my KZbin page
@paulhaines5755 Жыл бұрын
Great vid! My XR500R sounds EXACTLY the same. You can actually see the pin (the part you have sealed with right stuff) oscillating on mine to match the noise. If I put a crescent wrench on it I can rotate it and the sound gets a little less. I rebuilt the engine on mine a couple years ago but failed to replace these parts. I wish I would have! Too bad the engine's gotta come out... I ordered the parts and I'm gonna tackle this soon. I hate to pull the motor but it's not that big of a deal I guess + I can clean it well. Thanks again for the great video!
@doctordapp Жыл бұрын
On my xbr500 from 1987 I can just lift the valve cover when I pull of my fuel tank... Don't need to remove the complete engine, maybe it's the same with yours, with some luck...
@paulhaines5755 Жыл бұрын
Just finished this job on my 1984 XR500. The engine has to come out I found out. There are two long valve cover bolts on the top that will not clear the frame with engine in bike. Well worth the effort, though! It's sounds like a new bike, now. Tight... Really awesome improvement. Now I just gotta figure out why it burns off some oil when you start it after it's sat for a while. Do you have advice? Is it a leaky check valve on the oil pump?
@petrakkel58943 жыл бұрын
Thank you man, i couldn't figure out what was making the sound
@tommac2152 жыл бұрын
Finally a guy that makes things so easy to understand, thanks very much for the video I learnt a lot.
@timspence41182 жыл бұрын
Too good well presented l have been adjusting my valve clearance thinking they weren’t right .
@brandonhart60553 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the video. I currently have the top end apart on my 85 xl600 to do rings and valve seals. I ordered a new tensioner after watching this.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@delldavis98032 жыл бұрын
Great video very helpful I have a 1985 XL 600 making the same noise. I’m gonna go ahead and replace the tensioner in the spring but instead of pulling the engine out just going to remove the head and do it in the bike.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
Awesome to hear you found it helpful. Let me know how you make out
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
If I remember right you can't pull the valve cover when this engine is in the frame. Let me know what you find
@delldavis98032 жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I had a 1983 Honda XL 600 and I did the top in and timing chain with the engine still in the frame.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
Okay cool, good to know. I never actually tried doing mine with it in the frame. Next time I'll give that a go
@delldavis98032 жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow it turned out that the valves were loose that’s why I was making so much noise. But I have adjusted the valves and now it’s hard starting was wondering if maybe I got them too tight? But the filler gauge slides in an out with just a little drag. I’ve heard that on the XL 600s that the exhaust should be a little looser than what the manual says. If there’s something you think I should check I would appreciate any help thank you
@paulhaines5755 Жыл бұрын
Oops - I replied to this vid two years ago then just did again with kinda the same comments! I think I'm losing it... Well, I finally ordered the parts and I'm gonna do this and I'm going to try to fish the valve cover off the top of the engine with the engine still in the bike like you show on one of your other vids. Thanks again. Paul
@sammyd37594 жыл бұрын
Chris, I really enjoyed your Honda XL 600 video. It was informative and interesting with content that is extremely helpful to anyone who has a Honda dual purpose from the 80's. Also enjoyed the railroad bridge crossing at the end, helps to give it the old 1%er flare.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sammy! Really appreciate the comment and feedback!
@17brpeterson14 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, great video. My XR is making the same noise and now I know where to start.
@franzjimenez14 жыл бұрын
That was a neat job you did. Thanks for the vid. I have a 86 xr600 and the noise goes off when it gets hot.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Mine actually got hotter when it was hot
@TheBlackwizzards2 жыл бұрын
i have xr 600r and similar noise-goes almost off when it gets hot.Was it tensioner?
@cadecarp112 жыл бұрын
My tensioner is starting to go bad and I want to do a manual tensioner just like you did. But I am going to use those aluminum brazing rods to build it up a bit thicker first.
@doctordapp Жыл бұрын
I've had a cracked head, I've repaired this with these brazing rods. Works fine for 1500km now...
@CPthetooladdict4 жыл бұрын
Man I miss my 650 now thanks lol great vid
@jasonwakefield7643 жыл бұрын
Great info. I am tearing down my XL600 this week if I can get the boys bike done. Unfortunately I have to go deeper to fix the smoke and I think my tensioner failed completely and jumped time.
@davesgarage3099 Жыл бұрын
omg chris ,..been watchin your videos for awhile ..didnt know u had an xl600...thier an awesome bike and i had one for a year or so when they first came out 83..84ish...i remember i had RFVC tatoo`d on my leg as we were dumb and rode around in shorts ....i realy wanna get my hands on another one and there hard to find up here in east coast canada. i know this is an old video for ya ..keep em coming im a mechanic as well and enjoy watchin you and jen rescue old cars and whatever u find :)
@norcal8718 Жыл бұрын
Bro I watch your videos fixing the cars and stuff but I had no idea you were into XL's and XR'S. Always good finding like-minded people, right on for the tip, I got a 94 XR650 wheelie machine 🤘🏻 Keep the vids rolling!!
@leoratcliff2679 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike man restoring 2 of them rn video has been very helpful
@armandopatane5343 Жыл бұрын
As always very very smart man Chris = this is currently my work also is what I’m working on
@joemalcom70294 жыл бұрын
Good video. Love my 86 XR 600. Thanks for the awesome information that I can use.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I actually used to have an xr600r as well for short period of time. Great bikes
@deborahchesser73753 жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow I’m looking at an 87’ XL600, they are legendary
@Baldybrew3 жыл бұрын
"Just punched a hole in my engine, let me know if anyone else has done that too" fuckin LOL
@phill61593 жыл бұрын
There's an F9 vid where he kills a KLR by smashing a hole in the case bottom. I think he got out by using beer can and JB weld patch. On a later episode he rebuilds the entire engine.
@carfactorycustoms4223 жыл бұрын
no but my xl250r just ran out of oil LOL didnt seize
@Baldybrew3 жыл бұрын
@@carfactorycustoms422 I ran my XR650L down to less than half a quart of oil. I roasted the top end but it never seized. I was towing a friend's motorcycle (with him on it) and riding freeway speeds in the middle of summer during all that, too. They're indestructible.
@donniebunkerboi99753 жыл бұрын
@@Baldybrew 650 is newer, i don't think they sell big parts for 600 anymore
@Baldybrew3 жыл бұрын
@@donniebunkerboi9975 it's basically the same engine as the 600.
@sercio9942 жыл бұрын
I don't even own an XR but your video is so entertaining haha, nice job mate
@cb400fhonda64 жыл бұрын
Since gb500 is a cousin So watching your video was Gr8 experience Hope I can get on Thanks
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Yeah should be pretty much the same. I never rode one of those but they look like a pretty cool bike!
@cb400fhonda63 жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Thanks
@Ztron35 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! This may help a friend that has been fighting the same issue.
@edfell663 жыл бұрын
I have a Honda NX350 Sahara and the engine is a RFVC too. I had the same problemas with the time chain tensioner. This kind of system is not so effiecient after long time. External tensioners are much pratical and easy to deal with. Nice video bro
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I've never seen a nx350. Yeah these are definitely prone to failure. But still an awesome engine none the less. External hydraulic assist tensioner is the best for sure. Easy to swap. And thanks man
@edfell663 жыл бұрын
NoNonsenseKnowHow the NX350 was made just for Brazil (where I live) and some other countries from South America. It's basically the same engine you havec but smaller. Thanks for the video, I'm going to save it here, so I can replace this part on my own next time
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
@@edfell66 oh okay awesome! Yeah we had the XL350r here. Sounds like it's probably the same as that. Happy to hear you found the video useful and I appreciate the feedback. Thank you!
@edfell663 жыл бұрын
NoNonsenseKnowHow yeah, it's the same engine, but the NX350 have the eletric start and "Dakar" looking fairings
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
Oh got you. Sweet!
@paulouttury17782 жыл бұрын
Hondas love Hondas especially these old models that run and run and run and keep on running ! . 👍 .
@iancampbell5824 жыл бұрын
Beautiful looking bike with nice patina of being used.Fantastic.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Finally, somebody else that sees the beauty of bumps and bruises! There were quite a few comments on my other xl600r videos about how junky my bike looks. lol
@samking41798 ай бұрын
Just found your channel. Amazing info and great editing! Thanks!
@earlgray17104 жыл бұрын
Nice job looks good I have a Honda XR 650 L.
@jables28457 ай бұрын
So jealous, wish I had wrenching skills like this. I picked up an 83 XL 600 with a siezed piston. I need a buddy like this
@DonT7623 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the zip tie trick! this helps me out so much
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Glad it helped out
@hicktown004 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm going to be doing this on my 1985 XL600R soon.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Good luck on it!
@bradfelger91094 жыл бұрын
Great job and great video. My '86 XR200 and I thank you.
@frost11832 жыл бұрын
That’s what’s happening to mine!!! I’m so gald I found this
@Onlytruth4u22 жыл бұрын
Nice old Honda, had one just like it back in the day rode the hell out of it !
@overbuiltautomotive12993 жыл бұрын
if it ant wore it ant broken ..spring tension be my thoughts if sprags grip thet be fine its not like they move even one full time like in an automatic transmission sprags do so with out watching all or seeing it spring is basicly only thing that can break in this system ..good job never over think it God bless
@erikeggenbakstad11 ай бұрын
Good job! It is purring now. Now I have to find a 600, hehe.. Thanks for the upload 😁👍
@bdayo44062 жыл бұрын
Good work, Thanks for walking us through this!
@jessesalcido25624 жыл бұрын
Zip ties are life savers aren't they . LOL!!!!
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
heck yea! Always
@AlexGarcia-ew2fv Жыл бұрын
Topend noise on those old honda is usually..cam tensioner and or valve adjusting..rarely is it the piston.rings or sleeve. I've seen them Burn Oil n smoke like a Mack truck n still run Great
@chrisscoleri23413 жыл бұрын
With that motor out I would have changed the cam bearings and timing chain too unless it's a very low-hours bike. That bike looks like it has some time on it Would have also checked the valve spring pressure and ran a compression check. Proactive is much better than a reactive, fix it when it breaks, response. As OCD as I can be, I would have gone through the carb and clutch and repainted or powder coated the engine the factory color; but that's just me. It's a gasket or RTV, but not both. If it leaks, it's warped.
@troyrosenbaugh9935 Жыл бұрын
Live in Cortez Co, spend lots of time in Moab. Great riding, love jeering there to. Great vid Bro.
@krisjato Жыл бұрын
Great video, man, thanks for sharing! I had a 1986 Honda XR 600R, I loved that motorcycle! Have fun and stay safe!
@NoNonsenseKnowHow Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kris! Yeah they are really great bikes
@theanarchist2746 Жыл бұрын
Great video! My father and I are going to use this to do the exact same job on my 1990 NX 650 Dominator.
@andrewm21992 жыл бұрын
Great video! Great explanation on how to reinstall cam chain tensioner and great manual tensioner mod!
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@gorgon97864 жыл бұрын
Great Job!.. Thanks so much for a well done video!.. Stuffed with great information.! That XL came out great! 👌
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I feel like it was a little rushed but thats generally my style. I appreciate the feedback
@troyrosenbaugh9935 Жыл бұрын
I like to spray parts with copper gasket before applying gaskets, holds them in place great.
@planetbern2 жыл бұрын
Love the old XR / XL
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
They are great bikes that's for sure!
@josman3805Ай бұрын
Could you have done this with the engine still on the bike?
@MrAddison792 жыл бұрын
Nice man! Thanks for sharing, especially the before and after noise
@andyvanherwynen48662 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, thanks. I have an 83 XL600R that is my project retro-motard. Great engine, should make a fun rip around town bike. I have 18" rims for it front and rear that I'll lace to the hub, run some flat-track style tires.
@rogercarrico49754 жыл бұрын
Very nice work! Enjoyed watching! Can you teach me how to keep my work shop as Clean as your! 😆
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roger. And I can assure you it's not always this clean! I made sure to tidy up before turning the camera on! lol. But yeah overall I keep it pretty organized. Unless I'm knee-deep in a project and it gets bad
@inmaculadavargascolas24213 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, man of your trade. No bullshit, straight into it.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy. Yeah I usually try to jump right into the point of the video the best I can. Appreciate you dropping by
@paulallerton33534 жыл бұрын
Thankyou informative had xl,600 20yrs ago 1700$ now have 99xr400 to high xl suited better
@CK90 Жыл бұрын
The best bikes that Honda ever built (IMO). I don't remember a rear disc brake though, is that a personal modification?
@NoNonsenseKnowHow Жыл бұрын
Yeah they really are great bikes! And yes it has the rear suspension and disc brakes from a XR650L
@CK90 Жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow Excellent modification.!
@tylerwing7820 Жыл бұрын
Hey a friend of mine's girlfriend owns that cafe! after seeing this video i had him send me some of them stickers!
@NoNonsenseKnowHow Жыл бұрын
LOL that's awesome! Tell her if she sends me a few more stickers I'd be happy to put them on other vehicles in videos. Love that place!
@tylerwing7820 Жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow haha will do,,,currently fighting this spring tensioner on an 85 xr350r lmao
@williamrizzo12852 жыл бұрын
Nice work, I love that SS exhaust.
@autonomousindividual77802 жыл бұрын
Have a DRZ but man do I want an XR. It's what I lusted after as a child. Wish the 650R was e start. Will end up with an L.
@allistairneil89682 жыл бұрын
Love the manual override option.
@jamiecleeves79213 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@johngarrity6942 Жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks.
@escott11407 ай бұрын
Cant wait to find me a decent xr500 🙏
@davidscott32924 жыл бұрын
Great video, really clear and helpful. Couple of questions: 1. Was there any obvious sign the the old spring had weakened significantly?; 2. Any idea why the adjuster needs a clutch device within it?
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David I'm glad the video was helpful. No I didn't see any sign of the spring being weakened and I'm sure it could have been reused. but thermal Cycles generally take a toll on Springs over time so I figured for how cheap it is, certainly a good idea to replace it. And yes, the Bronze bushings on the tensioner clutch had visible wear and I believe inside components also had wear if you were to compare them to factory especially under a microscope. It did not grip the shaft as reliably as the new one. Hopefully that helps answer your questions. I wish I still had it, I would go back and maybe take it apart to check out the inner workings.
@AndrewBrowner2 жыл бұрын
i could be wrong but i think the sprag clutch stops the tensioner from backing off after its applied tension, it can only advance it cant back off, if it was just the spring pushing on the cam chain it could possibly push that spring and get enough slack to jump a tooth
@teamtoyota904810 ай бұрын
Such a great sorce of information. Thank you so much man I learned a lot. I guess most of this info will help me on my 82 500X&R. .❤
@jakecowes76272 жыл бұрын
It looks mint!! Sounds sweet!! great vid
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
She's not horrible for an 86. Love this bike. And thanks!
@ghostlight694204 жыл бұрын
Dude that think came out looking great.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Honestly it looks great from ten feet away but the paint job is not so good up close
@ghostlight694204 жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow That's the way it is sometimes. Fortunately I have access to a sandblasting cabinet at work and let me tell you, painting something that has been sandblasted is almost cheating. Definitely on my wish list to buy one day. But heck man, its a dirt bike, it has killer personality and character you can't buy. Who cares if it ain't perfect. Just keep that thing on the road!
@arthurconrod98254 жыл бұрын
It sounds great...good job,cheers from the uk
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Arthur. Cheers from the US
@anthonynicholich96545 ай бұрын
RFVC Honda motors notorious for top end and valvetrain problems. XR/CR mid 80's 3rd gear problems. Yamaha TT350/600 had none of those problems even DR650 and KLX650 were so much better
@Ashwaganda_tv Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! I have the same problem I think with my XL600 RM 1986 Question: are the partnumbers the same? Greeting and thanks Harold
@Enrique2k524 жыл бұрын
Good Job!! Very good video thank you!!
@EDP14 жыл бұрын
i had same problem and the garage did use the same solution like you did.noise was back after one week. you also need to check the heads off the valve's.and replace them.cause when the timing belt was not properly adjusted, the head of the valve's are also a little worn out and thats where the tikking sound comes from. it shows in your video, the heads off the valve's are not chining.with head i mean the side where the springs are.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
I've been riding mine quite a bit and no issues since this repair. What's the mileage on your engine? I should have mentioned in the video that it would be a good idea to replace the timing chain set as well, but I wanted to see if the tensioner was the main culprit. In this case it was.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure I understand your whole statement though due to the typos and you said timing belt. It does not have a belt
@EDP14 жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow sorry about my poor englich.i mean offcourse the timing chain.if you hear for 14 days nothing it solved.incase it comes back check the valve.i dont have a bike no more.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow4 жыл бұрын
@@EDP1 okay. I appreciate the input, I'll definitely keep that in mind if the noise comes back. Was it the valve stem to guide clearance that was the problem? Or what about the valve was making noise
@EDP14 жыл бұрын
@@NoNonsenseKnowHow cause the timing chain was off .the valve knocks a little deeper on the head of the valve.that make a little ruf surface.you can see it in your video.heads are not smooth.there are some dark spots in the middle off the valve ontop.
@dubbeldrankmango20553 жыл бұрын
It sound like the guiding tension
@alienslovebeef25402 жыл бұрын
I watched a video that Kaplan cycles did on the xr’s only header. Dyno tested it against stock header on 650l. Turns out the xr’s only header kills low end power.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I could see that.
@gregorybrown45043 жыл бұрын
might try taking care of it
@indianscout10193 жыл бұрын
Great vid Chris , I have this exact same problem on my XL. I just hope i can get hold of a new tesioner in France. Also hope it is the tensioner that is the issue rather than worn out chain guides as I know they are virtually impossible to get hold of.
@NoNonsenseKnowHow3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. the tensioners are a pretty common failure with these so that should correct the issue is my guess. Hard to say for sure without actually hearing it though in person. Let me know how you make out
@theokoutsoukis99934 ай бұрын
Same problem here. Question: what happens if you ignore it?? Thanks