Looking for a Pulse | 1986 GPZ1000RX Revival - Part 2

[@RonaldFinger]

See I told you guys it would only be two weeks for this episode instead of the usual months in between! But anyway, I'll see you guys in 2034 for part 3.

[@Simulacrum0354]

I am prepared to wait however long it takes, as I'm actually saving money for one of these bikes

[@benheal6466]

Oh awesome, yeah much faster than the Fiero series

[@shindanu]

I'll still be around for it!

[@rizvitalukder1586]

@Ronald do u have death wish? The series just started to fire up...

[@thedungeondelver]

I want episode 4 playing on a laptop perched on my coffin in 2050. (lol j/k there's no way I live that long)

[@ericpederson3105]

That tensioner is a sweet design. Millions of dollars in RnD at corporate level beaten by a frustrated end user in a machine shop. I love it.

[@theypeedonmyrug]

Tell that to the R53 engineers...

[@gazehound]

The wrist pop is how you know you hit the torque spec

[@glen4130]

Tighten until something clicks.

[@chomerly]

😂😂😂

[@jake_bytheocean]

Yeah arms are just single use torque wrenches when you think about it

[@jaco1982za]

I thought that should tighten it to two ughs and a grunt?

[@BartBe]

Fools... always tighten until one quarter turn before breaking.

[@paulhall170]

I LOVE your calm, ultra-methodical approach. You can see why lots of projects never happen; it's your approach that gets success. I can't wait for part three; I'm 72, so don't leave it too long!

[@tomdeitz1443]

Not even gonna lie, this series is just as exciting as the Fiero series and dude your just funny

[@thebanjoman1963]

You're

[@ischwhit6747]

*you're

[@D3nn1s]

ur*

[@ces7515]

*you're 😂

[@MelonTL_YH2]

I am excited we're getting doppleganger scary future Ronald again. I miss those from the last few Fiero videos.

[@DJ_NOOB]

I totally saw that last bit coming. Gotta give yourself a little bit of a reward!! BTW, I loved that little electrical diagram animation you did. Totally helps understand what is going on.

[@andersjjensen]

Yup! Ronald is a multi artist, and it really helps with his visual aids.

[@majcrash]

Yes, it's a good instructional aid, but this isn't water. Nothing actually happens until the circuit is complete.

[@jezeski2011]

I loved the "that would be a waste of time..." part near the end; I laughed out loud

[@lukewinteregg2486]

Well sometimes you just need a little bit of motivation to keep your hopes up just long enough for the project to let you down again.

[@customfreak81]

I think that for me starting it on the spray would give me a boost to help get through the fiddly and time consuming task of rebuilding the carbs, at least now we know that it's definately worth all the effort, imagine spending hours rebuilding 4 carbs and then finding there is some major problem that got missed.

[@martinlucas8274]

especially when he has said something about instant gratification not benefitting the project - I was like, yeah... , really? ;)

[@allgoodmusic86]

@@martinlucas8274 Same!!

[@gobroncos9819]

He knew what we wanted to see. 😀

[@Avetarx]

I love the small creepy bits where Ronald sees and talks to himself. Worth the effort he puts into filming those!

[@farheedazari]

The battery sliding into the battery compartment was so satisfying to watch

[@MrChanw11]

The C clip insert was very nice too. That sound is yummy

[@jmorris023]

perverts

[@jmorris023]

@Elias Corson It's a joke, Elias. Practice some levity and enjoy your life.

[@supremacistdawn]

The fact that he didn't bother to vacuum out the dust and dead leaves is mildly infuriating. You don't stick your battery in filthy.

[@colinmartin9797]

Music choices are so on point for this 80s-tacular build. You've gotten so good at little visual editing jokes too over the years. Totally down for this build!

[@averagecarguy420]

Lol I felt the “nobody will know except me” you’re always the one worrying about it in the end

[@rexmedina4561]

His self awareness or self conscious thoughts always have me questioning my own sanity lol 😂

[@Jumpjet701]

So much truth to this. I'm my own worst critic.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

The ending is called MOTIVATION to clean the carbs, Ronald.

[@zsandmann]

Always a treat when these turn into a horror sci-fi film for a few frames XD

[@schrodingerscat8621]

I think it helped to point out that Ron is a Kubrick fan. I see you dog👍

[@quixototalis]

"The step after lying to yourself is to punch that rivet out." Holy crap I've been skipping this step for decades. I have like 5 million back-rivets I need to punch out.

[@dervwfahrer]

Serious-> Your Type of Storytelling, Humour and Editing is amazing and a blaze to watch. Normally i watch my Videos in 1.5x or even 2x Speed. But your Videos are always watched in 1x. I love them. I was so sad when the Fiero ends cause i was in fear there were no more Videos coming from you. You deserve so much more Subs. Greetings from an VERSYS and ZZR600 Driver from GERMANY.

[@robinjac4322]

I second this! Both the usually increased speed and the coming from Germany. Don't have a motorcycle anymore currently though.

[@dylanh4657]

Curious, I know about your very stringent inspections for automobiles (Rolling road, all the tests, etc). But what about for motorcycles? Do they have to pass a similar inspection?

[@bradcrawford9856]

Your vid style is by faaaar my favorite of all restoration channels, you really know how to push a narrative in a funn and engaging way, keep them vids coming

[@denniz1990]

Yeah same i watch multiple KZbinrs but this one is the funniest

[@tattooedredheadx]

Fantastic. Wish I was there turning wrenches with you, bud! Can't wait for the future videos. Keep up the great work!

[@thepwee]

I’ve been in the automotive/motorcycle industry for 34 years now.. that being said.. I still haven’t found some more interesting to watch.. I love you process.. absolutely professional and extremely fun to watch.. great job

[@birdseyeview1543]

First, thank you for not putting "Will It Run??" in your title. Second, you sir make a fine video, you have the sense. I've worked with editors for over 30 years and this talent is nearly as rare as a beautifully restored 1985 Fiero. I don't really care about this bike (not my style), but I absolutely love the journey. Well done. I'm all in.

[@Highspeedoffset1]

It's great to see someone rescuing those old bikes!

[@jorgelujan8578]

Brings back memories, I owned the exact same bike right down to the color scheme back in 1988 (bought it used) and 16 bikes later it is still my favorite

[@guitar14]

What I love about these videos are the small victories and small defeats. Very relatable to anyone who has worked on their own project.

[@jarodwalker5335]

Your sarcastic foreshadowing makes your videos hilariously funny...love it

[@bacskje2598]

A cylinder with oil in it will have better compression than a dry one, that mystery oil probably gave you better results than your engine probably has

[@GixxerFoo]

I grew up in a Kawasaki shop, Dad ran one for 30 years. This really takes me back to watching the guys Service work on bikes just like your Ninja.

[@sea_bass21]

Dude you are an absolute legend for us backyard restoration guys to watch! Plus you add that needed comedic value.

[@gordonhrichards]

Love your stuff. From pulling that POS Fiero out of the muck and making her shine like John DeLorean's coke pipe; to now this. You've got the right stuff mr. Fingers.

[@karlfischer3323]

I was so afraid there wasn’t gonna be a new series after the Fiero. Ronald you are the man 🙏

[@twobyfour]

Oh man, you triggered my electrical anxiety. The many hours and days of tracing faults in 80`s bike looms and switchgear! Reams of electrical tape, gallons of contact cleaner and WD40, RSI from crimping pliers LOL. Great video though, waiting (anxiously) for part 3.

[@FadedSparkx86]

I love this. It's all the fiero build drama with the pacing of a movie that had a full hour cut off it.

[@bbundridge]

I can never understand the dislikes you get. Naturally funny, great story telling, and the animation is spot on and helpful. Loving the series!

[@pedro_l9]

Haven't ever ridden a bike in my life but I'm having as much fun with this series as I was having with the fiero, nice!

[@brandonosborne6894]

Goddamn the script for this video was pure awesomeness, especially that bit about starting it with dead carbs for instant gratification!

[@evoermine]

Absolutely loving this series! Cheers from England. 👍

[@UnWrecked]

I love the attention to detail on how we can steal your bike 🤪

[@bdh0001]

Every time I see any update from this guy I get excited does great work, and is entertaining.

[@chele-chele]

I had an '86 ZX900A and it was a great old ride, nice quality and ran reasonably fast for the era 168mph... have fun!

[@afterburner94]

The editing job is hysterical Ronald. Thanks for this treat. This is amazing.

[@Paulie1232]

What a pleasure to watch this young man....

[@jonpwnd]

Love the attention to detail in the process. I’m not a bike repair guy but this is super interesting to watch. Thanks.

[@halleffect1]

Oh my, the swing of emotions.. after spark was restored i was hoping for a fire-off on starting fluid but the sensible Ronald shot it down. then he did it! 😁😁

[@BlakeEM]

I love the series! Fixing up neglected bikes like this is so satisfying. Just a tip, you no longer need to use anti-seize on spark plugs. Modern plugs have a coating and they recommend against anti-seize. I've always used it in the past as well.

[@910slastchancegarage6]

As a previous sport bike owner myself and doing my own mechanic work, I am so stoked about this series.

[@Tom-lw8qk]

Amazing. I loved the editing when you installed the battery!

[@FubarMules50]

The music and shoving of the battery at 2:30 was just too perfect

[@thesighbored]

The solution to most things in life: Turn it off, and turn it on. Disconnect it, and reconnect it.

[@guntherjager482]

That ending made me smile like a crazy person. Well done

[@PyrosBrawler196]

I love this series so much, I beg the algorithm reaches you so you can be more known! much love from Indonesia :D

[@tobiaspauli]

ada +62 ni

[@sammy8796]

the existential dread is back. i love it.

[@JamesMossR33]

Fantastic storytelling as always. Loving this series, huge appreciation from the UK.

[@danesen]

Mr Ronald Finger is f@$king back!! So excited to see the rest of this series.

[@marcomilanese6293]

Honestly one of the best youtube channels I'm aware of, I'm already loving this series

[@auscurrymaster]

You just nailed the "instant gratification" bit perfectly! Sillly me didn't see it coming. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@SizarDuski]

I'm surprised that I don't have to wait 11 years for a new episode. This is going much faster than the fiero!

[@TreadTalk247]

Just found the channel and I like it…very well done and so reminds me of myself! I am a “anything w a motor and could kill me” lover!! So I love my toys, have a few bikes including a 1995 Suzuki GSXR-1100 just like the one I bought a brand new in 1995. Sold the bike in 1998 and a few weeks later I dropped off an extra key I found to the new owner and he told me how much he loves the bike, how incredibly clean it was when I sold it to him, but I was going to be upset…..he dropped the bike!!!!!’ So after owning the first brand new anything I had every purchased besides a few homes for theee years and keeping it in showroom New condition the new “owner” drops my /his pride and joy?!???? Oh I was so pissed that I had sold it that I vowed that I will never sell another bike again! So fast forward to around 2005 I decide I’m going to find a 1995 GSXR-1100 in the “oh so 1990’s” Black, Purple, and Blue edition….the limited colors for 1995 w the Very common blue and white being the factory race colors that year and so many years after! So off to eBay and found one 2000 miles away, looked great in the pics on eBay….it wasn’t….so a few clicks w the mouse and input my CC to PayPal and arranged shipped! Got the bike and was disappointed because while it looked good on eBay, it was def not my 1995 bike that I babied and sold! So I rode it into the garage where it sat for 3 more years till I decided it was time to make her something sexy again! Jumped on eBay and found a BRAND NEW IN THE BOX New Old Stock FACTORY fairings/plastics including the tank!!!!!!!!!! Only thing missing was the front fender. Someone had ordered the entire set and then never returned so the dealership…yes DEALERSHIP…..I purchased them from had sat on them for a decade and decided to put them on eBay! So I snatched up for a total of $700 SHIPPED!!!!!! Turned around and sold my existing set w tank for $450, so do the math….I had $250 in a brand new set of fairings and fuel tank!!!!!! Found out I was still able to order the front fender new at the time and even found the very sought after rear seat cowl (used) and the pad for it I could also get new from the big S!!!!! So I paint a bit on the side, ordered the paint and sprayed the rear seat cowl and literally the bike looks as bitch’n as it did when I sold my first one!!!!!!!! Only difference is I also sprayed the windshield body color for a more modern look and this bike has the era correct aftermarket “Vance & Hines 4 into 1 face pipe and the carbs are jetted! I absolutely love this bike and I will never ever part w it…..a second time! We are a family the rides together so we also have: Suzuki TL1000R V-Twin Suzuki Hayabusa Gen 2 Harley Davidson Fat Boy Harley Davison VRod Harley Davison Sportster And a few toys for the dirt….. We look forward to seeing progress made on the rebuild on your channel and can’t wait for the next video! Fire that baby up !!!!!!

[@TragicAyk]

30:21 I knew it!! SO hyped for the next part.

[@coolhashbrown7116]

I'm not really a motorcycle enthusiasts, but Ronald has the personality to make anything interesting, so I'm really enjoying this series so far.

[@kpremo88]

That was by far my favorite dramatic inner monologue 🤣

[@ethandeangelis3257]

The fact he shared the key code to all of youtube is amazing

[@akuma_no_zetto]

I just love your mid-video soliloquies, they're absolutely HILARIOUS! Good luck on the build, we're all rooting for you!

[@alanveck5756]

Really enjoying your videos on the GPz1000RX. Keep up your great work 👍👍👍

[@chomerly]

Dude, I’m so happy for you that bike is showing signs of life. It just makes all the more worthwhile. I can’t wait for the next episode.

[@nigel-Rollercam-channel]

Your series is like watching a real time version of Boyhood for the technically inclined, watching your diagnostic skills improve is part of the attraction . We are all lucky to have the internet as a resource to reduce our learning curve.

[@NukaColaQuantumFan]

Awwww yisss! That's what I'm talking aboot. I always try to make my vehicles cough life before I continue working on them.

[@raul794]

First bike ever was an 85 gpz 600 in 2008, now I'm on a ZX10R widowmaker. Really looking forward to this series!

[@RestorationApprentice]

Love seeing the troubleshooting process! Excited for the next episode!

[@johnbutterfield6052]

The first fire of an engine that hasn’t ram in several years is one of the best feelings ever in my opinion. I stumbled across your channel during the fire build and now I’m stuck. I drag home random junk tinker on it dump a bunch of money into is and ultimately get bored and sell said junk for almost nothing lol.

[@BrunerTuner]

A great to find this on Friday! Your channel is an inspiration to me and my channel, your storytelling capability is superb. And, a fellow Texan, too! Keep it up man.

[@TheUltimateSubscriber]

I have YET to find a KZbinr/KZbin series as captivating. I hate that the videos are spaced so far apart, yet am glad we aren’t given the instant gratification of seeing the Fiero or this bike in just a couple of sped up videos. You’re the GOAT Mr. Finger!

[@iliketurtles4869]

I will always like turtles. No exceptions.

[@Florida4EVR]

My favorite @ 30:10, sir, you've inspired me. Thank you....🙏👍👌

[@HAunderscoreVE]

..Is everything okay at the fingerprints HQ? How many coffees were ingested in order to make the two week deadline. and also, have you woken up from your exhaustion coma yet?

[@Blayzn18]

My favorite part was the "Remember!" voice over and creepy staring footage!! When it went back to the build like nothing happened I nearly spit out my pan-galactic gargle blaster.

[@drbrundle1016]

u got a nice 80s vibe as background music , great job, love the channel.

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

More excited about this than I was for the Fiero . I’m in the process of building/modifying my own bike right now .

[@JethroBronner]

I'm really excited for this series! Also I can't believe how complex that bike is, it's way more complex than my car, and I think the starter motor alone is more complex than my motorcycle.

[@uhtred7860]

And this is bum basic, compared to the latest bikes, i love working on 80s Japanese bikes because they are so simple compared to new ones. :-)

[@TheMickvee]

I bought a brand new GPZ1000 RX in 1986. It was a good bike, but as you mentioned in part 1, not as good as the 900. Regarding the extremely snug fit of the battery, and the difficulty of getting it back out again, here's what I did. Take the battery out. lay a length of plastic packing tape into the battery box. put the battery back in and cut the tape so that you have enough to make a handle. Superglue the two ends together, and away you go! I hope you find this helpful. As regards the exhaust, a firm by the name of JAMA used to do a full replica system. Looking forward to part 3! Best wishes from the UK!

[@kiwirar5885]

I do kinda wish it'd be a full restoration, maybe that can come later.

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

That front drain bolt is for the oil cooler and lines. It's about 1/3 quart in there. BTW, I've been riding this bikes younger, bigger brother for near 25 years (1996 GPz1100). Keihin CV carbs: been there, done that. New CV diaphragms, new float valves needles and seats, and new float bowl seal at a bare minimum. The rest can be cleaned out no problem, but you absolutely must find and write down the number of turns each mixture screw is set at for a starting point as they are a royal PITA to adjust when on the bike, even with a special tool....then again you're probably looking to put pod air filters on and not the original airbox, so they will be a bit easier to reach.

[@BrapYeah]

This has to be the funniest Video you've done in a couple years. Yes most of my laughing is at your misfortune but good chuckles nonetheless! Keep up the great work :)

[@MrBenHaynes]

This is excellent lockdown isolation viewing. I was 12 years old when this bike hit the market and remember the impact of it's child "The King" ZZR1100. Great production, I marvel at your mechanical nous whilst being so young and cant believe you took on such a mammoth task. I like your "percussive maintenance" on the horn and you are very easy to listen to (a complete absence of ego). Bravo, carry on!

[@Snowwolfj]

Don’t you just wish everything could be fixed with a little “percussive maintenance”?

[@HepauDK]

percussive maintenance performed with a "persuader" :)

[@michaelj8582]

oh you’d be surprised how many things been fixed like that by me alone

[@t3chninja_official]

I love that feeling of reviving an old engine. I just did this about 3 weeks ago with an older Snapper Rear Engine rider mower that sat for 10+ years outside. Check the oil, good, check for spark, good, check for fuel delivery, good, pull the pull cord about 20 times to loosen the cylinders up and then spray some starter fluid in the combustion chamber and it ran the first pull for 15 seconds. Did that 2 more times and it was running! It was so exciting! Now to just do the rest of the restore. I should record it and put it on KZbin!

[@justaguy8408]

I feel like a parent seeing my young child grow up.

[@rexmedina4561]

When he got teary eyed at the end of the fiero series, I’m pretty sure we all did

[@remonfelix6511]

I love your work and your humour man! Keep it up. Great bike era

[@cereceres90]

Son fantásticos tus videos Ronald! De hecho, tu me has motivado a comenzar a hacer mecánica por cuenta propia. Gracias! Te aviso si todo sale bien.

[@crapbag9724]

I love watching you work on stuff, your a natural presenter and the little comedy elements just pull it all together to make it all very interesting.

[@tysonelder646]

"What if I slap it around a little bit, huh?" Ronald - damn dude - consider me a subscriber for life hahaha

[@evasesh6585]

As someone who has been rebuilding and reviving bikes for the past year and a half. I learned the first thing I want to do is make sure theirs oil in the engine and make sure is has spark and compression and at least get the engine to bark off ( just a spraying gas or starter fluid into the intake ) before I start doing other work on it. Nothing is more disheartening ( or a waste of time ) than doing a ton of work on the bike only to find out it wont start up. This also allows me to map out everything I need to look into doing to have a fully functioning bike and getting a parts list together.

[@PistonsProps]

Hold up! I missed part 1! I didn’t even realize the series already started. brb

[@peterday3253]

Good work. As another commenter noted, at 9:55 there is a crack in the clutch basket. Maybe the basket should be replaced before there are more missing chunks of metal wandering around inside the engine. Sometimes combustion deposits become trapped on the sealing edge of the valves. Running the bike hard in high rpms can correct this. Or not. A guy can remove the shraeder valve on the compression tester hose, then squirt carb cleaner down the spark plug hole. By turning the engine over, as in a compression test, and holding the thumb over the open end of the hose, carb cleaner is forced up into the valve area. Pst,pst,pst. It works and can raise the compression. Running too high of an octane of fuel can cause this condition.

[@merrittsellersracing5248]

The people disliking the video have oil leaks on their bikes

[@merrittsellersracing5248]

Also, I’m really excited for this series man! Keep it up!

[@maxkelly1850]

I watch every video you make, captivating, funny, well edited and extremely detailed without boring the viewers. Absolutely brilliant content and I look forward to seeing the rest of the build. Keep up the great work 👍

[@Gooney87]

Excellent storytelling, and good editing/videography. Just what I needed. *ding* subscribed!

[@seanjamesii4315]

7:50 Now that's working BLOOD and SWEAT we are awaiting for TEARS.....of joy

[@JakeWeller]

I don’t know much about bikes nor am I very interested in them BUT I just love watching anything this guy makes working on motors it’s just so satisfying

[@Dualecosse]

Excellent, I'm a mechanic and I'm thinking to myself "will he squirt some easy start down it's throat?" good man. Well done.

[@Shinysideup]

Just visited your channel as it was mentioned on the RRC channel, good content, subscribed

[@McStebb]

I'm a tooling engineer professionally, and I love seeing obvious-in-hindsight improvements on design. For instance, the E-clip retainer on the pivot pin versus a permanent rivet... I love the thought that went into that.

[@JasperEllens]

First the Fierro while I always wrenched on my Golf MK1 and now this… just after I got my bike and motor license this year. You can’t make me more happier. Greetings from the Netherlands