REBUILDING MY CHEAP HONDA BLACKBIRD WITH ZERO MECHANICAL SKILLS

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In this video, I'll be taking you through the beginning stages of my Honda Blackbird rebuild project. This bike was purchased at a lower price due to its crash damage, but I'm excited to show you how I plan to restore it to its former glory. I'll be stripping down the bike, assessing the damage, and planning out the next steps in the restoration process. If you're interested in DIY motorcycle projects or looking for ways to save money on repairs, be sure to follow along with my progress.
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- gopro hero8 w/ media mod
- Sony ZV-E10 w/ Sigma 16mm lens

[@MotoGoato]

Nice work getting that stuck screw out .... top tip - get yourself a set of JIS Japanese standard cross head screwdrivers as the cross head screws on your Honda are JIS heads not the common phillips heads. It does make a difference, the JIS drivers are way way less likely to cam out in the heads than phillips drivers. A worthy purchase when working on Japanese bikes 😉

[@nicholastaylor5677]

That wire with the LED was definitely part of an alarm/immobiliser system. Hopefully it’s been fully removed as they can be a nightmare. Good luck with the project 👍 will be following along

[@elphabama]

I really do sympathise with the task that you’re undertaking. All I can say is good luck because I think you are going to need it my friend.

[@andrewuk184]

For someone who, as you say, is not mechanically minded, removing that engine was a fantastic achievement. Well done!

[@davebalaam]

A little trick with the exhaust manifold nuts is heat. They're designed to cope with a lot of heat so you're not going to damage them, but get a little butane/propane or MAPP gas torch on there to make the nuts expand, then they'll spin right off.

[@ekspatriat]

Best tool of the lot??? Honda Workshop Manual. Don't get Haynes...crap.

[@johnfletcher371]

A tip when undoing a tight bolt - place the palm of your hand on the top of the ratchet and force down as you turn. This will lessen the risk of rounding the bolt

[@jeffsappington9704]

Take photos with your phone to remember for reassembly. Plastic bags labeled with a marker to organize screws, etc., nitrile gloves for dirty jobs or using chemicals, Mechanic's gloves to protect your hands (The ladies don't appreciate a bloke with razor blade hands), some eye protection (yeah, we get two, but I like having binocular vision). There's all the usual suspects for loosening screws/bolts, but here's a few you may not have heard. An old machinist my dad knew used a 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF for soaking stuck threads. And I met a retired US Navy Boiler Tech that used tincture of wintergreen when one couldn't stand the odor/fumes of some of the more caustic methods. Oh, and on the wiring side, solder when you're able. Cheers and best of luck!

[@TriumphLover]

You're so brave! All I can do is help with the monetary contribution(s) and keep watching and liking!

[@rustysa1389]

Awe ,u got to start somewhere bra ! Respect huge task !

[@woppy71]

You havn't done too bad there lad, condidering the tools you had :) Thanks for the upload, will be following and rooting for you :)

[@davidoram3423]

For the sake of your knuckles, you need a much better range of ratchets and extension pieces. And for goodness sake wear some gloves!!!

[@Maax1200]

A good tip is to get a impact skrewdriver (dont know if thats the right englis word for it) Mutch easier to get those old JIS screws undone. Dont forget JIS bits.

[@dukie1616]

Great Rye👏 That’s right just get into it, and you will have struggles at times but learn along the way and all the while documenting your trials and tribulations for all to see. Which is quite brave in its own right. Because some aren’t ready or have not the courage to take on such tasks that challenge, but in these test we ultimately grow. Thank you Rye

[@alanburns007]

It looked so good from a distance. Great to watch. Thanks

[@oliverlotus]

You can't beat a Honda. I have a 50,000 mile, 1986 VFR750. Runs like a Rolex.

[@danielbroom9768]

Absolutely love videos like this , people learning as they go , great job fella 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wallabybob3020]

Invest in a Haynes manual my friend. Worth every penny!

[@alanbarnstable6414]

Well produced video, that motor is certainly a minger, look forward to future episodes.

[@keithsbitsandpieces]

If you have a bolt that's rusted, try tightening it first that can then crack them loose