Running a Honda CB500 engine on the engine stand.

[@crapple]

It's your channel and your shop, run them like you want! Keep it up man, I'm loving it!

[@bradmonrean2307]

I'm glad to see someone so young, with an interest in these old motorcycles, and the skills to make them run again.

[@paulyates5414]

Totally agree there great to see a youngster with a thirst for old Motorcycles from my day

[@sfunk6294]

Right on! I own a1980 Honda CB750. Love this channel. Keep it going.

[@blkbrdedcustumblkbrdedcust4265]

Dude you totally jacked my idea on mounting the engine to that harbor freight stand. I couldn't find someone on you tube who did that when I built my first CB 5 years ago. Put it on instagram just like how you have it. It's cool, I'm glad you seen it and it's been helping you out!😁 It was a total God send me mounting my engine for painting and any internal work.

[@jurscharrenberg3309]

Mate, you're doing a great job turning you hobby into a business while keeping a lot of guys like us entertained with your videos. Keep up the good vibes man. Try not to worry about thise jealous criticasters giving you bad comments. Cheers man!

[@dougfielding8215]

Your explanation was exactly what I was thinking when reading those negative comments. The flood damage in the engine completely decimated every part. Very expensive to rebuild that one.

[@jjohnson6252]

I recently got an engine stand, and I was only lamenting the fact that I couldn't use it on a motorcycle engine. Thanks for talking about how you attached that motor, now I only see endless possibilities. And the rest of the video is great too! It's good to know everything I'll need to do to run an engine while it's hanging off the stand.

[@juewa9596]

Minute 11:36: The camchain-tensioner is not in the correct position, I think..! Did you check and correct it?

[@CajunGreenMan]

I laughed at the hammer thing, especially that fierce look on your face when you first held it up! Pretty funny.

[@cine-lightstudio8791]

By far your channel is the best. Your a natural teacher - keep up the amazing work!

[@davedawber527]

It IS YOUR CHANNEL. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge of these Classic Bikes, Taylor. Keep on wrenching man.

[@faithbuilder1320]

I'm not exactly a mechanic Tyler, but I like your videos. Though I'm much older than you, I'd like to work with you & learn from you. You know so much about the vehicles I love 😀. Also I'd like to say that your Mom raised a good son. I like your manners & hope to meet you some day. Though I'm at the other end of the globe. What else can i say, you're a mechanical superhero! God bless you my friend. 💜 from India.

[@ClassicOctane]

Thank you that’s very kind.

[@faithbuilder1320]

@@ClassicOctane Not at all. You're brave, strong & not afraid to take risks. I've seen some of the bikes that you purchase are things that people won't take them even if they were given without charge. Just wanted you to know that you're a blessing & the world is a much better place because of good people like you. Best wishes & prayers. fb

[@marcusgs12345]

Hi there. The CB500 engine damage was my first watch on your channel, and while I was a little shocked at your hammering on the old engine, I'm not gonna complain about it My thoughts on the old stuff is... In years to come, it's going to get more and more difficult to find good parts, so, even what may seem un-cost-effective now, may be a godsend in 10 years time! Someone may be really happy to have that old engine 😜 Having said that, great work on the donor CB500 engine there!

[@luckyfreeman5079]

need to do this with a CM400A 1979-1981 engine just need you to use CDI engine good stator trigger battery starter motor and just start the engine with a roll of wire we are not all rich . Just make a bench test setup just the engine running on bench with a battery, coil, universal auto horn button, CDI and a roll or wire . can you do it????>

[@firestorm755]

I love the fact your bringing these single cam Honda's back to life. My first four-stroke was a 400/4 and I wish I'd kept it. Loved that little bike

[@hughbarnett938]

Probably my favorite channel. Good information and to the point. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@rraamuco]

Keep up the good work man lots of love from INDIA🇮🇳

[@toine0002]

You seem to not give too much a fuck about bad comments. That's the way to go mate!! You seem to know what you're doing, everything looks quite logical to me and in the end, this bike will run smoothly I'm sure. Keep on going!

[@mr59301]

Earned a LIKE for the sledge hammer comment alone. Nicely played!

[@garyross3659]

Hi I have been enjoying your channel for a while now what an inspiration to start have working on the CB 500 I got free about 10 years ago. It too bad stuck pistons . I built a a bad with four 1\2 -13 allthreads in a piece of slotted unistrut had the bar fixed to the cylinders and the allthreads pushing on the pistons worked pretty good.been doing my own powder coating on misc frame and engine parts but need to send the frame out as it's to big for my bicycle sized oven. Oh the pistons were salvageable and had to replace a few valves. Thanks for getting me started again.

[@WilliamBay]

Stuck bolts??? Club it like a baby seal! Seriously though, I think the prior video and comments are a good learning experience. While you may not have wanted to take the time to unseize that engine, there are people that would (likely with less effort than you implied). There are only so many 1970s bike out there. Respecting that will go a long way in how people view your attitude on these restorations and projects. Good on you for taking the criticism and being humble about it. Happy holidays.

[@stevothegreat]

I like your engine stand , it's looks very simple set up with steel angles ,bolts and thread rods. I have 550 engine that I need to work on the bottom of it . Thanks for video and looking forward to rest of your videos.

[@mowtown75]

Taylor, As u say I think its business economics [vs the voice of high end restorers - who indeed have their space and should do]. Dont know how u cope with negativity. Yes it could be restored, but on this occasion is was 'beyond economical repair', Given that every personality gets to see and comment, for me I would have to think carefully about what content I included. Keep up the great work, I love these Hondas. Tim

[@justinfleming2683]

Misery always needs company! I bet all the negative commenters have never tried taking a block apart let alone a seized one! Merry Christmas and happy new year!!!

[@ClassicOctane]

Thanks! I figure most of them are the guys who want to charge people $3,000 to rebuild a $300 engine.

[@TM15R]

Having an oil pressure gauge connected would be a good idea. Sounds really nice....

[@tmackinator]

What if you cut the standoffs (spacers) free of the support arms welded the angles to the stand-offs on the 4 support arms. You could thread the standoffs to allow a bolt to attach the standoff to the arms in place of those through bolts. Then weld a pin into the angles that went into the mount holes on the motor in place of the threaded rod. This way you insert the pins, tighten the four arms and away you go. You know you are going to end up impaling yourself on that threaded rod! Since you do so much work this may make the set up on the stand quicker and cleaner. Just a thought.

[@davidkeppler56]

Hey, merry Christmas to you and your family. Ignore the critics, there’s lots of armchair restorers out there. It’s your shop, your bike and your business. Do things your way. I look forward to many more interesting videos.

[@bluehazeboy]

I think you definitely did the right thing with the original engine,I couldn’t believe the amount of rust on the pistons,if you wanted to use the original cases, but that involves stripping 2 engines, in the U.K. you have frame & engine numbers.over the last year I’ve been restoring my 76 water buffalo,the carburettor tutorial was really useful,& I’m halfway through restoring the carbs for my bike,keep the great work,

[@garethdunst1149]

Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@carolinawestern3875]

Had one just like it. With dual 2 into 1 exhaust and they're bad ass! It flat out smoked my 750 Vulcan

[@thegrassyknoll7792]

I repair vintage watches and im into basicly the same cost/ benefit calculations when im desiding what direction i want to go, some watches are worth to repair others i just switch the engine so to speak and then there are the scrappers offcourse, goes straight in the Bin after salvaging usable parts, btw im enjoying to see you turn a sleeping cinderella into a roaring monster, best wishes from Me in Denmark

[@mcgama88]

The practical cost effective summary....of build was excellent. As with you and your method........ I like my sledgehammer. It is a prime feature of my shop. The aspect of teardown...must be a procession to evaluate parts and components to be used. The test stand run up told the story of what the frame might contain to power element. I learned from your example. I bid you a fair season...... thanks. M.

[@htmonaro1969]

The cost of a CB500 engine might be $200 in the US, but in Australia they are so rare that I could only find CB550 engines, which I didn't want. I ended up buying a couple if these for parts only, but as you know these engines are not identical. I was a bit disappointed in the way you opened the old engine, however, I don't agree that those barrels were salvageable, so I probably would have done something similar. I would definitely salvage the cases, as they are different to the 550s. Thanks for the videos, I am a 500 fan, to the exclusion of the 550, to the point where I purchased a big bore kit for my CB500 K0, which came with pistons and sleeves and I had the sleeve replaced, in order to keep the correct barrels.

[@wildsmooth9201]

I had bad scoring in my number 4 cylinder and just got a set of used OEM jugs along with the original pistons off ebay and for 30 bucks it was way cheaper then going up one piston size.

[@harhar4life]

Lol lol too soon? That was hilarious. Just found your channel and live watching your videos. I'm currently searching for my a bike to build

[@Rattydo]

7:15 hahahahaha ha I love it man, keep doing what you’re doing.

[@mavphill]

A really well put together channel and you're clearly very skilled and knowledgeable about bikes. I plan on watching a lot more and hopefully learning a lot too along the way.

[@rigsbyrigsby9493]

Brilliant thanks honesty best policy ,iam a old boy trying to rebuild a old 79 honda250n superdream just rebuilt clutch now trying to see if oil light goes out wish I had put one in it comes on with when key turn on pluse neutral light but not started it yet fingers cross keep working on the honda stuff love it thanks happy days rigsby

[@SeriesOfTunnels]

Your explanation of why you can't rebuild that engine really shows thst you know exactly what you're talking about. Any negative comments to that just means those guys are clueless.

[@stevesrepairs3815]

Thanks for a great vlog and another year of great vlogs, I hope that you and your family are having a great holiday. All the very best for the New Year, Stevie

[@jtcustomknives]

I was in the same situation. The cb500 motor with my bike was toast. It had sucked something into cylinder 2 and cylinder 4 had badly burnt valves and seats. It needed way to much work and I ended up finding a 550 motor in great condition for $300 which I traded something for so it was free so to speak. I’m keeping the 500 motor as doner parts if I need them. But there was quite a few times where I wanted to take a sledge hammer to it lol.

[@scottblackwell5789]

You are a funny man Taylor “too soon?” LMMFAO!

[@robertsiefker4440]

Such a raw video I love it

[@roheetp]

Nice vid as always....I would double check the cam chain tensioner installation on that motor..it should fall into a pocket in the lower engine case, it looked like yours was sitting outside when you showed the close up from underneath. It’s a common problem if not careful. I know you didn’t install yourself, just something I noticed as I found the same when inspecting my engine.

[@jamshedjehangir9491]

Thanks for explaining how you mounted this on the engine stand. I have a KZ750 motor out of the bike and I'll replicate your mount. Thx!

[@sweetdarlanddan]

These videos are inspiring informative and entertaining. Your vids are my go to for info on these old bikes. I don’t mind you taking a hammer to a piece of scrap. But clarifying is wise good sir. Thank you for bringing us along.

[@paulfellows2094]

great work another comes to life well done

[@yves3560]

Good to see the bike gets an other engine. Will be just fine ;)

[@arthurmckibbin9651]

Really enjoy your instruction and knowledge and your presentation on your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@cwqrpportable]

Love love love your channel Taylor.......... thanks for sharing man.......happy new year from Canada (I've still got the Cycle and Cycle Guide magazines from 1969 on that I bought every month as a teenager; some of the bikes you work on are in those magazines........dating myself)

[@ClassicOctane]

Thanks! Happy new year to you too!

[@evilkabab]

Nice little engine. Great sound! I'd change oil pretty soon coz it was sitting for years collecting dust in it

[@johnbutler5650]

“ Too soon?” Killin’ me bro!

[@bruceliggett8036]

That's so cool man!! Reminds me of the Andy Griffith episode where Goober runs an out of the car engine inside the courthouse, lol

[@ianwelch484]

Brilliant work mate. Good engine. Look forward to your next video.

[@ninoellison7793]

Wishing you a fabulous New Year. Loving the Chanel and the content. You’re a great educator my friend, and it’s most appreciated!

[@thewiseguy8794]

I can’t wait to see if mine runs it sounds like it has great compression I don’t have a title but I was gonna throw it on a adult size go cart

[@ianwelch484]

Brilliant video mate. Good engine. Looking forward to seeing your next video.

[@stephenrankin2078]

You’re in the publics eye when you post videos on KZbin which means your open to many different options You made a call on the trashed engine, the correct one in my opinion, to do what you did You do not owe anybody an apology

[@francisdobbin3384]

Thanks for taking the time

[@Jarrrow-1]

Great work as always. Nice to look at the work of a professional. GREETINGS FROM POLAND.

[@forevercomputing]

Vehicle documents in the UK list VIN and engine number. Just because an engine is "seized" doesn't mean it's scrap. Sell it and be upfront with the problem and if it's complete, it will sell and someone else will likely get it working again.

[@alanwilkinson5152]

Really enjoy your videos wouldn't worry too much about the odd pointy head who doesn't like sledge hammers you always end up with sweet engines keep up the good work!Alan Northern Ireland 👍 Happy Christmas.

[@simonloxton4246]

Happy Christmas..

[@transdetendal]

merry new year

[@leovandenberg848]

Nice video. I had one in the 80s . I notice at 11.50 that the camchain tensioner is not in its hole. A common mistake. Anyway greetz

[@willhoggard645]

Your shop your rules Keep up the good work

[@peterferryman4905]

Nice going, I had one of those almost 30 years ago 🙂👏👏👍

[@andyMSH700]

nothing wrong with hammer use :) lump hammer is my number one tool, angle grinder is second :) and the mig welders are there to clear up any mistakes made from using them.

[@seanmckinnon6649]

Fantastic! Watched this Christmas Eve!

[@dreadpiratesam8191]

Loving this series so far. :) Just a few thoughts about the videos themselves: 1. Instead of skipping over the events, do a fast-forwarded montage of the things you've done while you're doing them. 2. A Bodycam should free your left hand. 😁 3. Consistent naming of this series (CB500 part 1, part 2...etc.) 4. A mic. Other than that, keep it up! Happy holidays from the Philippines!

[@andarthome142]

Great another long video from one of my favorite youtubers, first merry christmas and a happy new year to you and all of your supscribers, and now iám going to watch the video, and a thumps upp first :-)

[@bluecash2]

Merry Christmas Taylor!

[@scottmassey4330]

Mad scientist Taylor.....but got her humming.

[@Stonelandscaping_pools]

Really enjoy your vids brother thank you

[@chrismachado3732]

Great video, as always. I have a set of chrome CB550K stock exhaust pipes and mufflers (as far as I can tell they are stock). They are the 4-into-4 variety that you mentioned in this video and they have HMCB550K HM404 HONDA and also SANKEI 2024 stamped on the underside of the mufflers. They came with a 1977 CB550F that I bought off Craigslist about 2 years ago. I removed them from that bike in favor of the more appropriate 4-into-1 exhaust for the CB550Fs when I rebuilt it. These pipes have been sitting in my garage ever since and I am willing to part with them, but I am located in California. If you are interested, I can send pictures. Just let me know.

[@dadyo63]

Hi chris ,i would be interested in the exhausts,email [e-mail] .muz cheers

[@brillo64]

25:00 I cheered up in front of my screen. :)

[@kevinhancock4064]

Fp for a 600 that's a wide cam chain mines a 1400 done rebuild 2 years ago mines poke half that ..mad that's a lump hammer BTW I use a rubber mallet tidy

[@scorticatirenato3398]

Nice job, be careful on 12:13, your chain tensioner is not in place. Hello from France

[@topfell8277]

Remember it's all about the numbers that you have to work with. Bike cost and cost what you can get for it when you are done

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

It’s your bike you can do what ever you want. Tell those complainers to take a hike. Good job

[@mickducati1947]

Happy Christmas to you and your family .....love your work 👍😜

[@keltecshooter]

I agree with simply swapping in a different motor , it totally passed the common sense test for me , nice job as always , feedback is only valueable if it is put forth respectfully and I don't enjoy reading posts from do nothing aholes either BTW if it was an engine it would be a enginecycle.......

[@gregslair4278]

Put a pair of vise grips on the bar and use it to turn the plates...

[@stevenmaya7656]

crazy leak !!! mine had that for a stripped filter cover nut

[@masonwickens9334]

Doesn’t carb clean and break clean dry out your cylinders and takes all the oil in the cylinders and burn it off?

[@skyfreakwi]

Eh ya probably could've just pulled the pistons cylinders and head off of the other 500 and kept the numbers but i guess they didn't match anyway... It's a Honda, the bottom end was probably fine. Also side note, I'm pretty sure I've had old Hondas with matching numbers. I've also had a bike the impound didn't want to give me back because the sheriff wrote down the wrong number on the intake paperwork.

[@hayabusa3810]

i think i learn something today thanks

[@MarkJames61]

Good, solid video T.

[@mikenelson3460]

Taylor, new subscriber here - just tearing down my first CB500 basket case. In this video, what brand motor stand are you using? Thanks in advance!

[@tknadin]

Merry Christmas

[@jamesallen712]

Why not swap the guts from the donar engine into the old cases. That way you had the original engine cases to go with the original bike? Just a thought.

[@Blade_rider_1000]

Hi, love watching your videos . I have a question does anyone know if the cb500 / cb550 engine would fit into a cb900f frame ? I know it’s not original but hard to come by so looking at something smaller . Thanks

[@johnmurray3324]

Your doing good keep up the good work : )

[@mxfool1508]

Hey Taylor really enjoy you channel back sometimes when you are not facing the camera it is hard to understand Everything your saying I was wondering if you have thought about a personal microphone

[@luckyaf859]

how much do these older bikes usually go for, used bikes are going for what seems like way to much money in my area

[@gregohara3807]

Taylor, where have you gone??

[@christianmouraux7269]

I wouldn’t ever thought it would start without gaz 😀😀

[@benbatty1859]

all is good just subbed thank you from Aus land..

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

I've been sitting on one of these engines for years to build a go cart out of it. Maybe soon.

[@kriswright1022]

Sledge hammer, my go to when it just needs done!

[@bradmonrean2307]

I was taught------"Never force it, always use a bigger hammer" .

[@defensewilly]

How come the 650's arent as popular as the 500 and 750's?

[@padricriley9828]

They honestly rip and are a beautiful bike. I own one and have always wondered also!

[@transdetendal]

1980 650 had a fault in the engine and was flaged for it but they was warenty repaired and only first batch had that problem sorry bout it but i dont recall the issue relation.

[@georgelovesdirt]

Because they aren’t as pretty. The CB550 has one of the best silhouettes of any bike ever made. The straight line that the tank and seat sit on on all the late 60s/70s Hondas is so simple and perfect, the 650 doesn’t have the same look. The single cam 650 engine fits in the 500/550 frame, so it is actually possible to have a hybrid.

[@stevemowat4294]

Lean without the carbs? Oh yeah, and wide open throttle!!!