Part 6 - Low Budget Classic Motorcycle Restoration Project

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

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

[@peterhatfield5632]

Anyone who lacks confidence in dismantling/reassembling an engine would do well to watch Dave's videos. Even though I have done top end overhauls, I still find it enlightening to watch a master doing it and teaching those of us who do such tasks infrequently. KZbin is becoming the Haynes manual for the 21st century. Bravo.

[@wallaceshackleton1889]

My old dad had a wonderful action with his thumbs, stopping the valve before giving it a turn to start lapping the valve seat again. Takes me back. It was a pleasure to watch a master mechanic in action.

[@5ebra1]

I will probably never do anything like this but I really enjoyed watching how you did it.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it, we make these videos for everyone, thanks for saying :)

[@rross47]

This is great. I had a 1967 A65 ex police bike in Adelaide South Australia in 1972/73. Had to rebuild when a piston failed out bush. Ended up with Triumph pistons an Norton commander SS pipes. Went well :). My rebuild was certainly not as expert or exact as this one, but oddly, it worked. Memories. Thanks. Ron

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Amazing how all these bits could work together Ron, cheers for your comments :)

[@rross47]

@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel it was, but it went really well, now all these years later I am back on a Triumph Street Twin in Sydney. Enjoying your work. Cheers

[@zepelin-on-road]

Doing mechanic on these old engines is so relaxing ... Many thanks for sharing ! ✌

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

Ok, if this is a “low budget” I don’t want to know what a big budget could be🤩👍🏻

[@johnimmins7302]

These past six videos are so well presented. simple to follow and the filming is spot on.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Comment of the day John! Thank you for saying :)

[@tiggy2756]

Reminds when I was 16 (many years ago)building up Triumph tiger 90 £20 just load of bits in sacks ,surprisingly it was all there, spent nothing on it used old rings and annealed head gasket . Got loads of information from local British bike part supplier Barry Ladlow , had sign in shop " please do not ask for Japanese spares as a fist in the gob often offends " . Bike ran really well , my dad used it till I passed my test , I used his B25 Starfire , Tiger 90 was quite a nice lively engine just lacked any brakes

[@blairguinea6811]

Great job Dave, nice way way spending boxing day. thank you Sir.................from nz, originally from Slough uk

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Blair, hello NZ and thanks for your nice comments!

[@Beeza56]

I went to Slough College! Been in the States since I passed my City and Guilds. All the best to a fellow Brit.

[@blairguinea6811]

Great to hear from you Ian, yeah we gotta stick together, Happy New Year Sir

[@Richard-pe4cx]

never to old to learn going to try out the well seal on my A10 and you have given me some ideas on rebuilding my head [the bike ] with the valve cutter haven't touched it for a least 20 years ,happy new year !

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Nice one Richard, great to hear things like this. Good luck with your head!

[@billysolhurok5542]

I have found it easier,on a dry frame A65, to install the pistons,barrel,head,etc., once the assembled cases were installed,in the frame. Not a knock by any means,to each his own... Thank you for posting!

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Nice one Billy, thanks for sharing your experience :)

[@roberymcgoff1904]

Maybe on one of the videos you could go through the wiring using the modern devices now available. Battery elimainators and such get a little confusing. When to use them .When not to.How they all tie together.Great program. We look forward to the next video.RMM

[@kalgaramerinos7085]

That would be good!!

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Great progress. You could do with a ring torque adapter for your Torque Wrench. Then you will be able to torque the outer nuts too. Enjoying the series so far. Dean in Oxfordshire.

[@georgestewart1325]

Enjoyed that.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Right on George, thanks for checking in!

[@chrismacleod3947]

This is good relaxing video good therapy for this time of year Thank You Dave

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Lovely comment Chris, thanks for saying that :)

[@brockett]

Another nice video. I really am enjoying this rebuild series.

[@melbinthomas1659]

Eagerly waiting for the part 7 ✌

[@paulbudford]

Great work 👍

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Nice one Paul! Thanks :)

[@johndeaville9326]

Sorry to put my 4 penneth (is that how you spell it?" in again but if you are going to reuse the valve springs always measure the height against that listed in the manual, if considerably less in height, replace them to unsure you don't get "bottoming" of the springs in use. Also if reusing the old copper head gasket anneal it before using to soften it. Even replacing it with a new gasket, if it has been on the shelf for some time it will always benefit from this. Still the best rebuild video on You Tube!

[@jjrider6758]

I think it's usually written 'penn'orth' or something like that ! - Anyway, it's short for 'pence worth'..

[@bluehazeboy]

Great video 👍

[@sf940477]

Can't wait for the next episode lol 😆

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Thanks for checking in Stephen :)

[@neophobiagarage1845]

brilliant, thanks for sharing !!!!

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Neophobia Garage!

[@Jaysqualityparts]

We’re a dying breed.

[@douglas9607]

Nice

[@jackbeanstock7710]

awsome video

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Thanks Jack!

[@pikebobstar2033]

Great series and tips. I was told as an apprentice that the length of the spanner should determine the torque? I have marked inaccessible nuts with paint before so that upon assembly just line up the paint Mark's with the theory being that the torque should be as before. Only downside is the paint can come off during cleaning 👍

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Haha, but seriously, that's actually a really good tip! Glad you're enjoying the videos :)

[@hawkwood6405]

Valve collets are always a pain in the rear end. Fortunately you only had 4 valves. I put a biy of assembly lube in the recess on the end of the valve to help stick them in place before releasing the valve compressor. Good point about a tap on the end of the valve to make sure they are seated properly.

[@sr-vx1cg]

complimenti e nonostante tutto ..buone feste

[@russturner1570]

Use a crowfoot spanner to torque up the outer 4 nuts.

[@stevec-b6214]

I heard its important to check all the threaded holes are clear as they can have debris which will stop the studs going all the way down

[@tvand8052]

This is making my christmas holdidays. :D

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Nice one T van D, thanks for saying :)

[@speedphreax]

I like the video. It shows that you can do a lot than people expect with just basic tools. Like cutting valve seats or replacing guides. I only have a bit of feedback about the way you use the torque wrench. You seem to use it in some sort of start-stop way. Starting movement always takes more torque than continuing a movement so I always learned that it is best to move the torque wrench in one continuous movement. At least the part where you approach the torque specification for the bolt.

[@derekcollins1972]

Yes,also you loose a bit of torque with longer extensions as well.

[@martindavies8326]

Good job ⚙️🔩🔧🇬🇧👍

[@alanstockley391]

So enjoyed the video 😊 keep up the good work and happy new year to you all. Alan

[@malcellison8831]

Great to watch. Good work! And Happy New Year.

[@keepitrunning]

In all my years I've only ever once needed to grind in valves but then I have Hondas. One thing stressed to me was to make sure once done all the grinding paste is cleaned out you don't want that stuff running around your engine.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Very right KIR! Thanks for watching along :)

[@russturner1570]

He should be using bearing blue to check for full/even valve to seat contact.

[@davidhoward5586]

Hi Dave. Nice vids and info on the older British bikes. I am wondering why I did not see any valve guide seals on top of the new valve guides? Surely this bike is going to smoke with the oil leaking down the inside of those guides? Just asking because all of the motor cycles and car motors I have rebuilt even lawn mower engines have valve guide seals. Very enjoyable watching your skill set.

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Hi David, thanks for your nice words (Alex here, I run the channel). Yeah, that's how the engine goes together actually. You'll see when you get to Part 11 when we do the first start. We replace the valve guides in the video and you see it all go together in there, how it is.

[@MarkZielenski]

Hello, I'd like to find out where I might be able to obtain a valve seat cutting tool such as the one used in this video

[@richardburchill8740]

Do those copper head gaskets need annealing before fitting or is that just when they are reused?

[@flannelmeister]

Very late to the party here having only just found this series. Are they hardened valve seats for unleaded petrol?

[@stevec-b6214]

don`t you check the valve spring lengths on an old motor?

[@Nzchimeran]

Nice video, easy to follow. Perfect for a first time DIY valve job. Question: what surface is on the top of your work bench?

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Hi Shane, we'll check with Dave next time we're there, The CMC Team

[@konradwatson7004]

Hi there, I really enjoyed following your build, perfect lockdown viewing! I had posted another comment and asked if you might consider doing a unit 500 Triumph as there’s plenty of 650 videos on here but precious little on the C series, I had a look to see if I might of had a reply it after checking through all the comments it appears mine was deleted, why would you do that?

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Hey Konrad, thanks for your message. No idea why your comment was deleted, we rarely delete comments and only do if they're spam, sorry that happened to you. KZbin system sometimes puts the odd normal comment into a 'held for review' folder and it gets overlooked. We do go through as many comments as we can when we get the time and they really do help us build the channel moving forward. Thanks for your suggestions and watching the videos! Triumph 500 noted :)

[@garykane7354]

Do you need special tools? and are factory tool available in aftermarket to rebuild the motor?

[@derekcollins1972]

Yes to a few special tools like a clutch puller,cam gear puller.Everything is fairly easy to get nowadays.

[@frankmurray9172]

Will this bike be for sale when finished?

[@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel]

Hey Frank, nope, Dave's gonna be using it as his Everyday Bike. As we progress more with the build he's more and more excited to get on it and ride! Thanks for watching!

[@mickducati1947]

right i got it now free =three ova = other fing = thing barf = bath and so on just change th to f mind you the girl at the stat sounds posh 😜👍

[@petereastwood7868]

Cor blimey, mate, you ain’t arf picky ‘baht langwidge, ain’t cha?