Part 4 - Low Budget Classic Motorcycle Restoration

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

If you'd like to watch the entire series in a playlist, here's the link kzbin.info/aero/PLLaaC3JrqSLAHvKe2Z5jSDY4Dp5EZqFOs

[@xtremluck6260]

Just another Dave Mitchell education video showing us how easy and how much fun doing a restormod can be. Geeze, if only algebra was this much fun in grade school. I hope these courses with Dave as the teacher go on forever. Oh, in case Dave springs a surprise test on us, the tool used at around 14:12 time, it's a spanner nut driver/wrench.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Thanks for your nice comments Xtrem!

[@duke9005]

Been involved with classic bikes for over 40 years and this shows the experience of knowing exactly how it should be done and what needs to be explained - excellent !

[@PatrickWhitaker-ls2cs]

I really hope you have some young enthusiastic trainee you're passing all your knowledge on too, fantastic video btw.

[@gregrogers6012]

Nice and easy. Enjoyable.

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

Great videos

[@gbrand42]

Loving this series, proper old school mechanic-ing and not a laptop in sight. Very therapeutic to watch.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Thank you!!!

[@inspectorclouseau3880]

totally agree mate

[@bluehazeboy]

Top job

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Right on Bluehazeboy :)

[@bobeden5027]

my 1st project as an apprentice was to make my own surface plate, spent hours scraping it flat and true, with engineers blue.

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

You did it once again!!, great video!!

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Right on Carlos, thanks for your nice comments!

[@Richard-pe4cx]

i must admit i am giving the unit construction A65 another look

[@pikebobstar2033]

Poetry in motion. Isn't it just so satisfying turning over freshly built engine by hand 👍

[@441rider]

I think for those wanting to ride weely on your britbike use blue or red locktite which should be put on 3 to 4 threads when almost tight. Loosening shafts run away fast.

[@jackbeanstock7710]

Great set of videos on working on A65 engines, would LOVE to see MORE A65 videos! these bikes are still out theree ,but youtube doesnt have a whole lot of instructional videos, so its great to seee some show up

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Right on Jack, thanks for checking in!

[@alanstockley391]

Nice to watch 😊 I have a 1963 A65 so very interesting for me to view. Can't wait to see more. Alan Stockley

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Alan :)

[@stanleydenning]

I have never worked on a BSA. Been many a Honda, Kawasaki, and a couple Yamaha. And all of them were from the 60s and 70s. Never have I seen an engine built as tough as this BSA.

[@theeastman9136]

Nice and relaxed; learned a couple of tricks thank you.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Thank you The East Man :)

[@russellledbetter3121]

Fantastic guidance and information! I wish you were available as I rebuild my old Honda CB 450 SC. The institutional knowledge you hold is priceless. Thank you, I've really enjoyed your efforts! Russ Ledbetter

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Right on Russell, thanks for saying!

[@keepitrunning]

Fascinated to see that clutch tool being used and parts I recognise going together as although when working I handle these components etc every day I seldom see these things being used. A very interesting series.

[@brockett]

You make it look so simple and easy: you and your lifetime of experience. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Nice one Dave, few more to come yet :)

[@HepcatHarley]

I have an 18" x 24" surface plate, I hope I never have to lift it again in my lifetime :D Yes them engine stands are great, I have one for my wife's Royal Enfield Bullet 500 motor when we get around to stripping it down.

[@rafaelpelizza7898]

Buenisimo que prolijidad. En el armado saludos de Argentina mardel plata. Rafael

[@tripleman653]

Great video yet again. Many thanks.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Tripleman, thanks for saying!

[@Barouche]

Great instructional video, thanks.

[@jumpfortyfour9965]

thank you very much for yet again a super video .

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Thanks Jump Forty Four!

[@mitchburk5112]

It's a good idea to plug the chain oiler opening when the clutch is removed. Then use modern lube on the chain. No more drips.

[@suzukisav]

Great series. I'm really enjoying comparing methods with Dave. Also, when I do my video, I do them sped up. Maybe I should film them real time more often? 🤔 Lovely to watch. 👍

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Hey Mark, thanks for your kind words. Really depends on the storyline and what best gets the method across (in the most entertaining and interesting way). Thanks for checking in!

[@brianknight3773]

thank you for making thease vidos i learnt so much keep the a65 going osome

[@sr-vx1cg]

bellissimo video,continuate cosi'

[@edmundwasilewski]

Don't like the use of air torque guns, very dangerous indeed, the build series is brilliant

[@russturner1570]

Missed checking rotor to stator clearance!!

[@vorhese]

Not to self.... don't ever take clutch off again in the middle of the desert without spare rollers.

[@johnhoyle8198]

Great video, I have to overhaul my 67 lightening over the winter. BTW I always gap check the alternator (clearance stator to rotor, stator will move slightly on studs to allow adjustment)?

[@paulhoughtonhhoughton9188]

Dave, tec question for you m8, re - 72 T120R clutch crunch. why would my bike crunch when is going in 1st during a ride out? (ie ready to pull away from stop position) bar end action is smooth and fairly light gear changes has no concerns is only when going into 1st gear, any suggestions please?

[@thefightingbull2302]

wont clutch oil leak through the current wire passage, there is no proper seal . just a small rubber grommet like thing

[@petergj2]

Great series of videos! Out of interest, do you take any special precaution to prevent oil leaking where the alternator wiring passes through the case? Is any kind of sealant used over and above the sleeve? Thanks

[@chriscondell603]

There should be a 'rubber' grommet type seal to minimise oil loss

[@martindavies8326]

Good video cheers ⚙️🔩🔧👍

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Cheers for checking in and watching our videos Martin!

[@roberymcgoff1904]

Enjoy the build of the motor. I have to say though not a fan of using a impact to tighten the clutch and rotor assembly. Calls for specific torque on those nuts as you well know mate.RMM

[@jotomoto62]

The alternator should be the other way round