Hey guys, long time no see! Hope you dig the video! I said it in the description, but this isn't going to be a full resto like the Fiero was. However, it will be very in depth on the process of getting it back on the road safely and reliably, so because of that, and because I've already filmed some of the next videos in the series... it won't be months in-between episodes like with the Fiero! See you all again in a couple weeks :)
@Nayte083 жыл бұрын
“this isn’t going to be a full resto like the Fiero was.” We shall see about that. 7/23/2021
@idoldiaoh3 жыл бұрын
I think I’ve heard that before?? 👍
@havrt26103 жыл бұрын
One piece of advice, keep the thumbnail template that you had for the firero series, i almost missed it, thought it wasnt your channel.
@RonaldFinger3 жыл бұрын
@@havrt2610 The subsequent episodes will have the normal template! I've already made them for the next two :)
@Sulfuron413 жыл бұрын
It's awesome to see you back!!!
@quixototalis3 жыл бұрын
"It was someone else's project" is basically the most terrifying way to start any story.
@RonaldFinger3 жыл бұрын
I promise it only gets worse
@tommyhijmensen62573 жыл бұрын
@@RonaldFinger dude you need to buy a 2stroke Yamaha RD from the 1980's they are a lot quiker than 4 strokes of that era..especially those with the Yamaha PowerValve System...
@juststeve55423 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my GS250T. I was told it ran a few weeks earlier... Which was odd given the amount of crud I cleaned out of the carbs before it would run for me... And then I got onto the electrics...
@rachidinchina3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't have it any other way!
@hippycow10063 жыл бұрын
Yeah, everything i ever bought has been someone elses project
@borayurt663 жыл бұрын
I have been a motorcycle mechanic for 15 years, I wouldn't touch that with a stick. But, judging by the amazing work you have done on the Fiero, I am sure you'll do just fine. Anxiously waiting for the rest of the series, and I wish you strength and patience. :-)
@gpzjeffrey79743 жыл бұрын
Seconded. I wouldn't waste my time on it. Finding replacement parts is going to cost WAY more than it's worth. I'd pull off and clean up all usable parts and sell them on FleaBay and at least break even. I've seen so many more good examples. This isn't the one.
@tortron3 жыл бұрын
@@gpzjeffrey7974 geez you two are no fun. All you have to do is buy every other basket case one you find to get all the missing parts, and gradually become the GPZ guy. I certainly haven't done that before, no sir
@uhtred78603 жыл бұрын
@@tortron Yeah ive used the "I'm buying another one to SAVE money" excuse before. :-)
@baoboumusic3 жыл бұрын
This is already my new favorite series to follow. I can't wait for it to complete in 2025.
@phoenix78163 жыл бұрын
SAAAAAME :D
@ronbertka3 жыл бұрын
Well I'm hopeful that parts will be easier to get during this project
@usethenoodle3 жыл бұрын
@Stupid Liberals I gave you a thumbs up just for your screen name. I hope you aren't one.
@JWFoster3 жыл бұрын
OMG, the shade.
@TheIowaXperience3 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahaha, I love it.
@ArcanaCheckPls3 жыл бұрын
I just finished your Fiero series and man I nearly cried with you. I sat for a little while to just reflect on your accomplishments and sheer tenacity. You're such an inspiration. And not just with cars! You've given me new perspective on my own burnout and fear of failure. So thank you for that. I really needed it. Now its time to dive into this series and get to work on my own projects! I can't wait to see everything you do!
@adambrzycki80883 жыл бұрын
I legit choked on food laughing when he said “should be strong enough to support…. YOUR MOM.” 😂😂
@Metroplizer3 жыл бұрын
I laughed out loud too. It was savage and I love it.
@TheVirginMeri3 жыл бұрын
This must be how Marvel fans feel when a new series drops on Disney+
@drewwilliams13373 жыл бұрын
100% accurate. The notification this morning made my day.
@haydencottrill6253 жыл бұрын
@@drewwilliams1337 Same here! One the best content creators IMO.
@ronwhite85033 жыл бұрын
I take it you mean the GPZ1000 cause Disney have screwed Marvel.
@paulj18733 жыл бұрын
I’ve had several crashed/project bikes. A good wash is definitely the first step as you tend to find a lot about what you’re working with. Love your attention to detail and can’t wait to watch this project unfold. 👍
@compufood3 жыл бұрын
I don't even care about motorbikes, I'm just here for the Finger
@wjpreslar3 жыл бұрын
Give'm the Finger, Ronald!!
@alexanderblitz68193 жыл бұрын
Eeeew!
@TacticalBaconPatches3 жыл бұрын
The Finger is always a blast.
@SummonerArthur3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff3 жыл бұрын
@@wjpreslar Time to start working the finger's magic
@shaunlaverty88983 жыл бұрын
Being a long time motorcyclist and Kawasaki owner, and knowing how methodical/meticulous you are, I’m really looking forward to watching this bike get saved over the next few years.
@bradreynolds84993 жыл бұрын
"...so they should be strong enough to support your mom." omfg, i'm dying here. hahaha
@douglasmason47613 жыл бұрын
He must not know my mom...she would crush that thing flat.
@bradreynolds84993 жыл бұрын
@@douglasmason4761 lmfao
@ffcracker3 жыл бұрын
Epic burn
@mikevanhalen19893 жыл бұрын
The best! I missed the Finger
@themike97_583 жыл бұрын
he got us in the first half
@GeoffreyCroker3 жыл бұрын
Full Resto! Full Resto! Full Resto! Full Resto! Full Resto! Full Resto! strong enough to support your mum 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Valisk3 жыл бұрын
Hurry up and get back on the Landy!!
@JamesChurchill33 жыл бұрын
@@Valisk Don't rush the man, he's got plenty of other vices occupying his time.
@KieranTuohy3 жыл бұрын
I think for most of us we start with the idea of more modest work and it turns into full resto. In fairness, when dealing with all the issues created by past owners it'll probably turn into a de facto full restoration. But yes, I too would like to see this bike fully restored / resto-modded. Take a splash of inspiration from some of the AC Sanctuary bikes maybe.
@MrDmitriRavenoff3 жыл бұрын
My coworkers all stared at me funny when he made that joke.
@uhtred78603 жыл бұрын
A full resto would cost a fortune for this bike, not just because theres so much missing, (also that rusted bore really needs sorting out properly)but the parts are expensive and hard to find. I'm doing a resto on an 80s Japanese bike that only had a 2 year run and its getting crazy expensive.
@AndieBlack133 жыл бұрын
I myself did such a "rescue" of a forgotten, abandoned machine...Being a career mechanic...I came across a 1984 Suzuki GS1150 ES, ( the one with the full fairing, that went halfway down the engine) It was cheap & literally in the middle of an Oregon field...I got it home & started in on it...my take was it had served drag-race duty...by the evidence of 'damage' from a broken drive chain, and pistons that were 1.0 mm oversize. Tires, chain & sprockets, a little electrical issues, replacing a rear master cylinder for the likes of it rusted up solid...but the biggie was the running on three cylinders. My boss let me work on it at the shop..pop the head off, lap-in the valves with new seals...presto, my new 119 HP ride. I just couldn't see the thing disappearing in the weeds in that field, so neglected.
@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes3 жыл бұрын
I always wanted an 1150ES, finally got one last year, 100% complete and unmolested, but sitting 20+ yrs - decided not to go with the awful 16/18" wheel combo that sucked in the 80's and REALLY sucks now, so I bought a donor complete/running/driving 1200 Bandit - initially for the wheels, but now the 1150 is getting the bandit Engine, wire harness, front forks, rear swingarm and both wheels and brakes, so it will LOOK like an 1150, but not have the terrible un-reliable 1980's Suzuki shit charging system and ignition, modern 17" rims and better brakes, and better forks and shock....... The project bikes both sit next to each other waiting for me to start them, but theyre in a long line of Ducati projects and other mini bikes - Oh well, someday!
@SvenTviking3 жыл бұрын
So which one was the EFE? I had the unfaired one, monstrous engine, loads of torque.
@AndieBlack133 жыл бұрын
@@SvenTviking I think the confusion is so-called USA versions and European designations....they came in the fully unfaired version called the "E" , the fairing that came down halfway, (My version), "ES"? and the one that had the extra "belly-pan" addition onto my version that wrapped underneath the engine, the EF perhaps? Don't even ask about the color combinations, they seemed to be all over the map! I really don't know....they came in 84 & 85 only in the states...but I've read of an 86 version?. The unfaired E was a one year only in 85, the bars were different, more upright & reached towards you a bit...the 85 E is the collector one to have, of course the windblast is going to keep you away from getting in trouble...my faired version had 100+ MPH come up really really fast...
@Mad-Duk_Machine_Werkes3 жыл бұрын
@@AndieBlack13 I think ONLY in the USA was it called 1150 - everywhere else it was GS1100E or ES, also USA had no option to get the belly pan from dealer- it was an aftermarket "Lockhart" brand fairing, getting hard to find now a days - I got a good one for mine, but it'll need the holes in the sides charged as I'm using the Bandit 1200 motor now and I'm sure they wont line up
@tripives18583 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I'm so psyched you are going to do a series on this. in '84 I had as GPZ 550 and in '86 my dream bike became the the GPZ1100RX. Even by today's design standards, it's still a beautiful bike.
@richardvinsen23853 жыл бұрын
“It won’t be a full restoration.” You say that now.
@RonaldFinger3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I'm going to actually limit myself this time :)
@GreenAppelPie3 жыл бұрын
I think it would be better to strip this to the frame at least for the mechanics. I thing that’s where other people failed.
@bradreynolds84993 жыл бұрын
@@RonaldFinger Honestly, I'd rather see a full resto like you did with the Fiero. It was great to see someone polish a turd. lol. Strip it don't and start from scratch. Buying a project bike from someone else who bought a project bike, you are now 3rd project owner with who knows what kind of issues. For your safety and sanity I would think you'd want to do it right and cover all of the bases.
@4R8YnTH3CH33F3 жыл бұрын
@@RonaldFinger At least respraying a motorcycle will be a lot less labour intensive!
@slozenger90003 жыл бұрын
@@RonaldFinger You've got to dream a little bigger darling!
@worldhello12343 жыл бұрын
4:45 Yes, it is about 30kg heavier but 10 horses more powerful. You probably won't recognize the weight gain, unless you push it really hard on extremely tight "twisties."
@RRCRestoration3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back with a new restoration! Im about to reveal my next 2 wheeled project also ;)
@RonaldFinger3 жыл бұрын
Aww yeah! I’m excited to see it :)
@RRCRestoration3 жыл бұрын
@@RonaldFinger I hope you'll like it, Im defo going to enjoy yours, always been a fan of the GPZ, and who knows with us both doing 2 wheeled restos there might be an opportunity for a little collaboration at some point in the builds ;)
@Mar.co.G3 жыл бұрын
Io ho visto tutti i tuoi video. in bocca al lupo per la ducati 916! (ma la tua è messa molto meglio di questa!)
@samcoote96533 жыл бұрын
@@RRCRestoration oh man you guys both have to make this happen somehow!
@soupclassicmotoring3 жыл бұрын
Not a full resto? But Maverick, you're not going to be happy unless you're going Mach 2 with your hair on fire.
@ogribiker85353 жыл бұрын
Get back to work on the Lotus !!! ;-)
@andyman51053 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, Ronald back at it again
@greatwhitenorthlife23273 жыл бұрын
I hope you never stop doing these projects. Without a doubt the best vehicle restoration videos I've ever seen. Very honest, humorous and meticulous in every aspect of both the work on the projects and the videos themselves. Please, please... keep on keeping on!
@PaulBarwick3 жыл бұрын
It's great to see you back, Ronnie. I had forgotten just how pleasurable your videos are to watch. I hope that you have been having fun driving that Fiero this summer.
@JustWatchingJoshua3 жыл бұрын
Man I love some Ronald Finger and his humor and his sheer intensity. It always brings me back.
@billygrow3d3 жыл бұрын
6:20 Love the nod to MCM, didn't go unnoticed. Nice
@jrea4243 жыл бұрын
That mom joke caught me off guard!! I nearly fell off my chair 🤣🤣
@bryanthorne34743 жыл бұрын
This has become my favorite channel on youtube. A relentless refusal to do something "good enough" even when no one else will see it, combined with the incredible support network of family, friends, and gf he has around him, all topped off with a well timed sense of dry humor. I cant wait to watch more.
@sebpearce3 жыл бұрын
check out bad obsession motorsports
@mattman2373 жыл бұрын
Dude, aftermarket exhausts were all the rage back in the day. I had a GPz 750 with a Kerker pipe and it was the sweetest sound ever! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
@deormanrobey8923 жыл бұрын
That doo-dad on the helmet lock is an extension that goes through the D-rings on your helmet.
@angelicupstart233 жыл бұрын
So you can lock up a second helmet, right?
@johnkennedy25053 жыл бұрын
@@angelicupstart23 The D ring side is so short on some helmets you cannot get it in the lock so you need the extension
@angelicupstart233 жыл бұрын
@@johnkennedy2505 gotcha. I always thought it was a way to lock a second helmet on. But never tried it when I had a bike
@richardoneill91792 жыл бұрын
Wow...just watched all of this.. nice job!!! A story......I had a 84 ninja 900...that my lovely wife of that year...bought for me!!! I was out one day for a cruise..with my nutso..fast guy buddy..and he had his new gpz1000....rx. just like yours....we were out riding eastbound..off rt128..in Massachusetts...and I was leading...I knew he would want to crush me on acceleration onto rt. 2. So....I dropped down to 2nd gear...on a clearly 3rd gear + exit...and I had him...up to a clean 140 ..when he finally came by...as I expected..but anyh..GREAT video...thank you for bringing up great memories....by the way ..my same wife of 37 years...just bought me a mint ..late model...mx5 Miata...and I'm still riding...a DL1000 Suzuki V Strom....life is good...
@J.n.A.19933 жыл бұрын
And just like that, Ronald has me hooked on yet another rebuild series. Well played, sir.
@module79l283 жыл бұрын
I had its successor, a 1988 ZX-10 (Tomcat in the US). Bought it used in 1992 with not a lot of kms and only one previous owner, had it for 2 years and only sold it because it became increasingly harder to get hold of good tires for its 16" rear wheel. It was comfortable, fast, had a huge tank and was relatively economical for its weight. It was the only non-Yamaha out of the eight bikes I had: XT 350 (1987), FZR 1000 (1993), YZF 1000R Thunderace (1996), R1 (1999), R1 (2001), R1 (2003) and R1 (2006). Many people know the GPZ 900R and the ZZR 1100 but not many know their "sisters" that came out in between. I've told some folks that I had a 1988 ZX-10 and they called me a liar, saying that it didn't come out until 2004. : )
@KoyomiHiroyuki3 жыл бұрын
Wow, a new restoration vid on my birthday? Sweet.
@Simulacrum03543 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday bro!
@DanKruty3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday
@joshuamorehead61243 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday!!!
@TreyCook213 жыл бұрын
A birth on restoration vid day? Gnarly! Happy birthday!
@cheesecake42403 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday
@eamonnmckeown67703 жыл бұрын
I just picked up an orphan 2 stroke 49cc scooter from 2004 with 9.9 miles ( well over 200 a week or so later. ) Needed a new fuel petcock ( gummed up ) and a carb clean. The fuel cap key hole had a plastic cover that was meant to be broken off and it never was. I genuinely think the original owner ran it dry on the factory gas and couldn't figure out how to fill it with gas. It sat in a nice dry modern shed for 17 years. The branded backpack with it still smells minty fresh. Vento R4 Triton. Need to get the lights working regularly ( summer right now ) but I have hope it will continue to go strong in it's initial break in period. 17 years later than intended. I also just watched episode 2. Great stuff.
@fatedcircle873 жыл бұрын
I was so, so happy to see my notification pop up saying you had a new video. I am beyond excited to see what you do with this bike.
@majestyblade85703 жыл бұрын
Friend of mine was watching the fiery series from day 1. During a meetup in late May he showed us the first video, and after that I started watching the series. I am a college student with low funds, but I still remember the old car of my dad where he drove us everyday for snacks or to the sea. I will try to get money to repair the car, seat Ibiza 1991. Thank you for making the fiery videos.
@tattooedredheadx3 жыл бұрын
Super excited for this series Ronald. I've been a motorcyclist for nearly 20 years and have done a lot of wrenching. I currently ride a 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx.
@MeMelon4u3 жыл бұрын
That's a nice bike,I'm 17 and really want that bike, lucky 👍🏼
@nikcodling3 жыл бұрын
YESSSSS!!!! Ronald’s back (does happy dance). That thing looks rough...but you’ll figure it :)
@milesmacmahon60013 жыл бұрын
This is going to be an amazing series, I can feel it in my bones.
@baoboumusic3 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there :) "I feel it in my Finger..."
@jamesrichardson14553 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I took an 86 FJ1200 that was a basket case, and after a shit ton of money, time and parts, its back on the road. No engine work was necessary, suspension, paint, carb rebuild, and some hard parts replaced, its a great bike and not to bad a looker either. Great job!!
@ModestFrog3 жыл бұрын
I loved the Fiero series, your way of storytelling and editing is relaxing and egaging, and I do love motorbikes as well so I'm looking forward to this journey!
@johnphillip17113 жыл бұрын
Resurrecting a GPZ900R at the moment, laid up in 2012 by my dad and passed onto me last year (he lost interest) They are definetely very similar bikes, you can see the DNA runs all the way up to the ZZR-1200. One thing to swap is the oil pressure relief valve, the stock item is a 2 hole ball and spring type, what happens is the spring gets weak, loses tension and then it bypasses at a much lower oil pressure, causing cylinder 3 to spin the main bearing and wreck the crankshaft. (Edited mistake) Solution is ordering and using the piston type oil pressure relief valve from a later ZZR-1100, which is a 4 hole piston type and doesn't suffer the same fault. Mine cost about $30 from the dealership and bolts straight in (its attached to the oil filter housing within the crankcase (accessed via removing the oil pan) I had to use an impact wrench to undo mine as it was so tight. Think it's from 97 or 98 onwards they changed the design.... Just a heads up.
@kamrana71573 жыл бұрын
This thing's a hooptie and a half. Can't wait to see you restore it man!
@MrNightpwner3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait. You're gonna do this one too I already envision the end. Please do a full resto! You're so much more skilled because of the Fiero you got this!
@stephenbrown5713 жыл бұрын
It being water cooled. I’d be checking the head gasket and head. With that much rust in one cylinder.
@robertl.30743 жыл бұрын
I watched every one of your videos when you restored the Fiero. So glad you’re back with another restoration. Great camera work and great narration, keep up the great work!
@Alfonzo2273 жыл бұрын
Saw abandoned 80's superbike: "oh cool, I'll probably like that" Saw the channel: "oh shiiiiiiiiiiiiii[fade out]"
@philkensebben1573 жыл бұрын
Ronald: "The whole thing probably belongs in the bin." Mighty Car Mods has entered the chat.
@EthanSeville3 жыл бұрын
I thought of the same thing lol
@SwampusMcGarniglus3 жыл бұрын
@@EthanSeville I came immediately to the comments for the first "In the Bin" comment i could find.
@hebn.3 жыл бұрын
@@SwampusMcGarniglus I have absolutely no clue why I do it, but I did it too.
@WrenchAtHome3 жыл бұрын
I’m a car guy, but boy am I ready for this series! Good luck Ronald!
@fastasfox3 жыл бұрын
Ronald's back....and he has a Kawasaki GPZ to restore....my life is whole again....really missed the Ferrero restoration....you Sir are youtube legend.
@stephenmorrissey12543 жыл бұрын
I come for the story telling. Thanks for keeping this channel going!
@benjahnz3 жыл бұрын
Ive done a few bike restos and the best thing to do with a bike in this condition is get the engine out of the frame (with lots of photos) right at the start of the project. It makes it faster and easier to inspect/clean/fix everything. Motorcycles just aren't that complicated and having seen you take apart a cart I think you'd find it fairly straight forward.
@overclockeverything23103 жыл бұрын
"It won't be a full restoration, but it'll get enough love to get this thing on the road safely and reliably" That was said about the Fiero 🤣
@benzlover553 жыл бұрын
I was like "isn't that literally what he said about the Fiero???" lol
@vladpiranha3 жыл бұрын
Consider another can of worms opened.
@tysoncott74023 жыл бұрын
These were great old bikes, back in 1994 i bought a 1986 1000R with my HS graduation $$$, i put alot of miles on that bike, i sold it in 1996 & luckily was able to buy it back in 2015 & it needed a ton of work but still looked great 👍
@ThePS1Addict3 жыл бұрын
I loved the homage refrences to Mighty Car Mods "In the Bin" and the "Someone else's project"
@kbar1503 жыл бұрын
I think there was a hint of VGG too.
@demetrimicroutscos59043 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited for this series ! I have an 85 ZX6 that's been sitting for 24 years . The day my daughter was born. I Always wanted to bring it back to life. This series is giving me the itch lol. Thank you and keep up the good work.
@koontokentay3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I can’t wait to see where this project goes. You do such good and meticulous work. That paper gasket for the timing cover should just be for keeping those components safe from the elements and shouldn’t have oil behind them. I think your leak may be originating somewhere else unfortunately. That pan gasket is a common one. I dug a 78 KZ400 out of a crawl space with rust in the cylinder boars, diesel is another good way to free things up. It un-seized the engine on that project by letting it soak in the cylinders for a couple of days. That starter clutch is very common but isn’t as bad as it sounds. My friend just finished doing one in a 80 kz750 and was surprisingly easier than it sounded like on paper. Best of luck!
@RonaldFinger3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! As my bike has the timing chain on the outside instead of the middle, the timing cover definitely does see oil behind it as that boy needs lubrication. The leak stemmed from from elsewhere too as you’ll see in the next video :)
@johnphillip17113 жыл бұрын
@@RonaldFinger Yep one positive of the design vs the previous models., timing chain on the left side and a doddle to change out. Beware if it has the stock non ratcheting timing chain tensioner, it can skip teeth if you suddenly shut the throttle at high rpm. Though the ZZR1100 ratcheting tensioner is a bolt on item and doesn't suffer the same issues.
@katsastus3 жыл бұрын
I like that you pretend you're not going to take everything into a part and clean it at the end :D Good to have you back Ronald
@NotMyRealName5413 жыл бұрын
Poor Cameron. Not his fault he had no personality. It was only because his dad ignored him while he built his 9 Taco Bell dynasty.
@dragonbrownies5173 жыл бұрын
@Stupid Liberals Amd then he sold the entire farm for a tenth of what it was really worth because he didn't take after his dad. He hated farming and everything with it, so he got fucked in the end deal. Now he resides in Redwood Falls Minnesota as a used car dealer, unhappily married with 4 kids. Three of which aren't his.
@acoffeewithsatan3 жыл бұрын
@@dragonbrownies517 wow, sounds like a wonderful life!
@timothysmith33113 жыл бұрын
yessss full resto please!!! love the bike!!
@MajorMokoto3 жыл бұрын
That subtle "in the bin" comment. MCM!
@EquiliMario3 жыл бұрын
I hoped to see a comment like this (y)
@verdeboyo3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Didn't know any of these were still kicking around. An absolute road train with so much torque. This is one of the many bikes I've owned and enjoyed. Good luck with the work to get it back out there
@Djoodibooti3 жыл бұрын
*"Just how I like em!"* *IMMEDIATELY STARTS STRIPPING*
@tenmmglock20763 жыл бұрын
Just watched your Fiero restore compilation. As a degreed Mechanical Engineer, someone who has done restorations, and from scratch major fabrication projects that was probably one of the top 10 most impressive things I've ever seen. You should be so proud of your accomplishment and the skills aquired along the way. Don't underestimate this accomplishment as something you can put on your resume. Glad to see you doing a motorcycle restoration. I fully restored and customized a 1985 Kawasaki VN700, it was pos. Not that you need any advice but you should consider totally dissembling the motorcycle first, down to every constituent part. This way you can evaluate each component and devise your plan. Also make a clamping front wheel chock for your stand, it'll aid disassembly and reassembly. Have fun I'll be watching your progress.
@gsudarshan72513 жыл бұрын
Getting flashes of my customfighter forum days. Looking forward to see where this goes 13:12 Shout out for da man Sreten
@rudydedogg65053 жыл бұрын
I once owned a 1985 GPZ 900 R back in the early nineties. I got pulled over by an Arizona Highway Patrol officer one day and as he was walking up to me he said I hadn't been doing anything wrong but he also owned a GPZ 900 R and just wanted to compare notes. You bet! Like most AZ Highway Patrol officers he was really cool but being a fellow GPZ rider was icing on the cake! By the way that "chunk of metal" hanging from the helmet lock was for doing just that. Open the bike's lock, remove the metal "T" and slip it through both of the hemet's "D" rings then slip the "T" back onto the bike's helmet lock and close it. It kept the helmet secure but was easier to attach to the bike by providing additional space to work with. Looking forward to the rebuild!
@MultiMozman3 жыл бұрын
That big piece of metal secured in the helmet lock is probably the key.
@jimmyjackass18053 жыл бұрын
It looks to me to be a strap to lock your helmet to. That piece of metal goes thru the D-ring in your helmet then hangs from the lock mech.
@jitendernirbaan90483 жыл бұрын
Congratulations for new project
@TheRetroBiker3 жыл бұрын
Genuinely excited to follow this over the next few years 😊
@signdeals49723 жыл бұрын
One of the very few channels I watch at normal speed instead of x1.75. I’m stoked!!
@noobeenaut3 жыл бұрын
15:42 gottem
@strongocho2 жыл бұрын
I am glad that I missed this when it was being uploaded, because now I get to binge watch it in its entirety. Thanks for putting it into a playlist.
@dan7253 жыл бұрын
What an awesome start for this new project! Perfect encore!!!!
@SeattleMK2GLI3 жыл бұрын
Ronald, You truly are the definition of what people call "a glutton for punishment".
@povilaskasparas75263 жыл бұрын
6:20 MCM reference? Or im too hyped on basic story steeling 😀
@kanalvoll54163 жыл бұрын
I caught that too...
@bradpiovesan85503 жыл бұрын
So excited for the next Fingerprints Workshop excursion, I love your narratives and quirky things you do to spice up the videos.
@dasutr3 жыл бұрын
I cant believe you sneeked the "your mom" in there. Gave me a chuckle.
@godsgifttocockpit3 жыл бұрын
I had one of these, and a couple of GPZ 900R as well. They are nice bikes to ride and easy to maintain once you get familiar with them. I hope you do as awesome job with this one as the fiero :) Good luck.
@iliketurtles48693 жыл бұрын
My likeness for turtles has not faded.
@paulhall1703 жыл бұрын
I've got a world-class attention-span problem, but I watched that all the way through, thanks, Ronald. And, as a 72 years-old who can remember the GPZ900R when it was new, I hope you can get this poor old unloved girl back to life!
@AlexCornier3 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I'm already loving this. Can't wait to see the process!
@texx10173 жыл бұрын
I had an 86 1000 R back in 88, One of the last big bikes with 16" wheels. Engine made the best whirring noises when on the gas. Never put a 4 into 1 exhaust on it or slip ons because it sounded too good stock. Kept it untill 1991 and got a ZX-10, which i still have, Cant wait to see you restore this lost Superbike.
@joeybergeron3 жыл бұрын
Strong enough to support your mom. 🤣
@GreenAppelPie3 жыл бұрын
You haven’t seen my mom….
@orwellknew9112 Жыл бұрын
I owned one of those. Loved that bike. It was the fastest motorcycle of its time. True, it wasn’t as maneuverable as the gpz900, but it wasn’t built for that. It got a bad rap only because the motorcycle writers were expecting something more like the 900, but faster. The 1000 Ninja was a sports touring bike and it was a real gem in that role. Super stable at high speed because it was so aerodynamic, very comfortable with lots of room for soft luggage and a delight in the high speed sweepers. Sad to see one in this condition, mine still looked brand new when I sold it for a down payment on a condo. If one magically showed up brand new in a crate, I’d buy it. This one, definitely not. But I wish you luck in getting this one restored, even if I have no idea how that is going to be possible. Parts for these bikes must be nearly unobtanium by now.
@Waas3 жыл бұрын
15:38 quality your mom joke and got a good laugh out of me.
@malcolmbeecher83783 жыл бұрын
Last winter I rescued a 1981 gs1000 that hadn’t been on the road since 1999 With success. I am riding it now. Good luck 🤞
@zerializing3 жыл бұрын
Cameron and his dad's taco shop are real quiet now.
@clivearmstrong73313 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see what you do with this. I had a 1000RX back in the early 90's and loved it, and it was so easy to tear down and put back together. An absolute joy. Good luck with the build Ronald.
@StockYardsTrustCo3 жыл бұрын
Dang, you've got me hooked again! Love the new project - looking forward to the next episode!
@godzilla2y2 жыл бұрын
Started watching this series after your Fiero update just to spite the motorcycle haters. So far, so good. Can't wait to witness the developments!
@akacurmurdar13 жыл бұрын
6:22 Marty " *In the bin* " flashbacks.
@GeoffTripoli3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you are back at it. Btw… the seal on the stator cover is not the source of your oil leak. That area is not filled with oil.
@MeMelon4u3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure this project must be easier in terms of accessibility.
@rakesh55143 жыл бұрын
My friend please don't take 3 years to finish this..I love watching your videos
@thereallasre3 жыл бұрын
Maybe “Resurrection” is a more appropriate title than “Revival”
@jameshisself93243 жыл бұрын
Another great vid, I'm looking forward to this series. Here's an accomplishment you can hang on the '1000 Ninja' as was the vernacular we used at the time: It won the title the very first year of the Formula USA Championship. Ridden by Earl Roloff, the bike was nicknamed 'The Terminator' and is on display to this day at Willow Springs Raceway in Rosamond, CA.
@gorodaimondaimon11343 жыл бұрын
Parabéns pelo trabalho de vcs Deus abençoe vcs e suas famílias amém 🙏 linda moto só apaixonado por motos 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@matute933 жыл бұрын
I bought a GPZ 1000 RX that I want to revive too, mine seems to be in way better condition and that only makes your adventure way more encouraging to me to complete the task, I´ll be following the series closely
@soulextracter3 жыл бұрын
15:39 I just imagine someone with an obese mom watching this and goes: - "HOW DID HE KNOW?! 😭"
@robertsvallin35003 жыл бұрын
Dude! It’s my birthday today and I got to view this video on the porch with a cup of coffee. Excellent start of the day! Your way of telling a story, that actually combines motor history with your own private life and in an honest and entertaining way is so freaking good. I can’t wait for part two! I followed your work on the Fiero and I will be following the GPZ.
@juliefinger97793 жыл бұрын
Hope you had a great birthday!
@irandomlydontgiveaflyingfek3 жыл бұрын
Bro thanks for the tip on the wheels it was a lot easier to move my mom
@RonaldFinger3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@dundeedeek3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the first instalment, I test rode the 900R in 84 and compared to my Suzuki GS550 this was a bike with hyper drive. When the 1000RX was launched I also couldnt see the point. It wasnt a major step forward, but it did lead to the ZX-10 in 88 (I have an 89 ZX-10). 2-3 years ago I saw a 1000RX for sale on ebay with a 17" front and rear wheel conversion, updated forks/brakes and a braced swing arm. It looked the absolute nuts, I would recommend going down this route, better tyre choice and handling. I know the ZZR1100C swing arm can be made to fit the 900R, so why not the 1000RX. I also know the 900R can accept the 1000RX engine, wonder if the 1000RX frame can take the ZX-10 engine....... Good luck and I am looking forward to catching up on the rest of your adventures.