Yamaha YZF-R6 Carb Service, Someone F.....ed Up VLOG-16 (Part 1)

In this first part we take a look at a very poorly Yamaha R6 that's been at a dodgy dealer for some shockingly bad repair work.
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[@kjrutter17]

And that's why in over 40 years of biking none of my bikes has been near a dealer!!.... Great vid

[@memybikeni9931]

Completely agree with that and it’s videos like this that allow us mere amateurs to get in there and do the maintenance.

[@daveoful]

Same here that’s why I clean my own seen a lot of crappy work from dealers in my 45 of biking. Great video my friend

[@buncobooth]

Come on Jim, name and shame the dealer :)

[@jimallen199]

I think that's for the owner of the bike to do.

[@timselbie3419]

Loving the content and the log burner lends a certain style to the proceedings,patiently waiting for part two.

[@memybikeni9931]

Absolutely love this video, amazing, I really hope you have found the issue and fixed this guys problem. Seemed like the issue was not at all intermittent so should be easy to show it running right. I’ve held my hand on a down pipe before to see which cylinder has a misfire, such a simple thing. Quick Question though, did you take note of which float valve came out of which carb, as it was Number 1 with the issue I’m wondering if that was the one with the stuck plunger. Very much look forward to part 2 if you get enough time to upload. Excellent video Jim... I think this guy is going to be grateful for your services.

[@losttheplot1748]

I'm looking forward to part 2... Had a fair few bad memories of R6 motors. I bought one thinking a bad rattle was the cam chain or tensioner. But it turned out to be a spun big end bearing on number 3! It was caused by too much silicone on the stator cover and blocked up the oil feed pipe.

[@johncooper8839]

Thanks for your outstanding videos. May you always have a long line of customers.

[@testingtimes7924]

Always interesting to see how you diagnose a problem. I have been on the recieving end of that sort of pathetic workmanship and outright lieing about work done, from a car main dealer. Needless to say they never got any more business from me, other than over the parts counter. I occasionally regret not reporting them to trading standards. These rogues rely on the customer having no mechanical inclination or understanding.

[@TheSudsy]

excellent vid - what you do best!!! I am just sad that my bike is a bit too complicated to take apart as I would love to learn and do my own engine maintenance. :)

[@jumar360]

It's great to see your method of diagnosis

[@bizzie1956]

Brilliant Dom you are so inventive with making parts without the die’s that were used originally 👍🏻

[@dimis719]

Almost same issues with my nc 23 carbs..trying to figure out who put his ''wisdom" in there...also one of my three wires from stator is unbelieveable warm cant touch it..going for new one probably...wish u were in my country man..you are excellent.

[@andreasschweizer2431]

Great Video 👍 But a total nightmare with such Dealers.

[@stevenmulkey3572]

I’m starting to work on an old R6 track day bike I’ve had stored for years. Those plugs are a pain because of the air box. I loosen the radiator and tie it off out of the way and it’s a little easier. No Messing with the air box. Just gotta take off more fairing.

[@nealebradford6417]

cracking vid james, wish some pro's watch would watch this.

[@Dahoon]

This is why I wish I was close enough to get my bike fixed at your shop. I have no idea how good a job is done on mine. I mean if I used 3 dealers they might all do only an "okay-ish" job and I can do that myself.

[@LinkinMcOwnage]

Old video but these early R6's tend to crack their nikasil liners when people flog them before they warm up properly. I had one that had done that. then did a big end bearing on that cylinder. Crank was junk, rods were junk, block was junk, only good part was the cylinder head. Also these run like shite without the standard air filter.

[@jimallen199]

good vid Jim. if I were the owner of this bike I'd be showing the dodgy this vid & telling him I want my money back

[@uwotm9375]

With this documented the owner should be able to get his money back plus whatever it cost engaging Superbike Surgery to remedy the situation.

[@K-so8gx]

The mechanic that worked on this bike should be ashamed of himself, What a bodge job.

[@Alex79x79]

the cylinder compression test was good .. how many kilometers did the engine have at the time of the compression test?

[@simonrawle7885]

Relative compensation will have been a good quick test for this one

[@fwh79FOXR6]

@3:05... that high pitched "ticky" noise is the sound of a stock, factory tuned, very lean R6 at idle speed. Pilot jet adjustment and a jet kit will fix that up. Then you get an R6 that sounds like a proper sport bike. The ignition coils like to die on these bikes as well. I'm on my second aftermarket coil set now. Got her running like a champ again.

[@wyndhamkeith7048]

Hey bro, mine got loud ticking noise, just below the carb, it's a r6 2002

[@fwh79FOXR6]

@@wyndhamkeith7048 How many miles are on the bike?

[@wyndhamkeith7048]

@@fwh79FOXR6 between 26,000-27,000 bro, you can hear clearly the ticking sound even I cover or not the exhaust, it's loud tick, I am sure that it's not the engine, somewhere below the tank, maybe valve

[@wyndhamkeith7048]

also what's the better? have the valve fixed or have it synchro first?

[@fwh79FOXR6]

@@wyndhamkeith7048 You're at the mileage for a valve adjustment. Do the valve adjustment first.

[@jerodrobinson4040]

I've actually done that on My CB-750's Float Bowls before in the AutoZone Parking lot. I actually got away with it, and it's still holding up Today. But I didn't use anywhere near that much and I smoothed it out with My Finger so it couldn't come squirting out into the Float Bowl .

[@sthildas4857]

Intermittent fault are a challenge as you cannot repair a fault that is not evident. Intermittent can be the start of that aspect breaking eventually which in a repair is simpler to find. A good disconnection can be found, that every other Thursday fault you may never find.

[@RustyShackleford66]

Starts it...."doesn't sound great does it?" lol. You wanna hear my old zxr when that starts. That R6 purrs like a velvet kitten in comparison.

[@user-nn3ii1ct7k]

Crazy knowledge

[@Mydadsdog]

Looks like a typical British summer day.

[@mickl8212]

These suffer from crack cylinder liners. Something to be aware of if you get another in. (Yes I know it's an older video)

[@papercut1987]

Just bought one exactly like that. Seller told me that it felt flat after 4-5k, but pushes again after 8k. After a year of not riding it, it doesn't even want to start and the fuel pump gives irregular clicking sound. I think the carb probably need to be deep cleaned and maybe the old fuel even damaged the pump?

[@MikeHarveyPhoto]

you just been ocd about that air filter. It still fine for at least 200,000 miles.

[@samagalski87]

i say when i take bike to the mechanic i always wash my motorcycle. this bike made it back home from some throttle cable issue so i see no reason why the costumer couldnt clean the bike. i mean if you got a fever siting at home ill for a week do you shower before an doctors appointment?

[@rgthomson1]

PMSL when i saw a tube of RTV had been squirted all over the float bowl, wtf

[@twillum]

You can guarantee some of that black fudge is blocking the jets. Shocking.

[@robdixon6862]

How did you provide gas without the tank on?

[@enzoenzoemea18]

Nice video

[@motorax.service.motociclete]

Silicone gasket for the carbs, very bad maintained R6...God i love my 2000 R6...such a good bike

[@HoustonR6ryda]

I F....ed up...... do you have a source for float needle seats for the 2001 YZF R6 (USA)? I made the mistake of pulling one from a carb to polish/clean and ruined it . Are they the 3.8 Press-fit float valve seat Keihin FCR MX flatslide carburetor 37 39 40 41 38. Truly appreciate it if you have time.

[@HepcatHarley]

Wow! I imagine the owner was well known to that bike shop. Perhaps they knew his knowledge limitations, they knew they could cut corners and they knew they could lie. Just a shame they didn't know how to do things correctly.

[@stephenmcqueen4029]

Now you own the problem. It’s a shocking bodge job on the carbs

[@nshaf9630]

Did the exhaust smell really bad when he brought it to you?

[@TotalNonstopNiko17]

Jim, where would you go for a carb repair kit for my 1999 R6, can’t seem to find one anywhere! Cheers

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

As far as I know there isn't one available, you'll have to buy individual genuine parts :(

[@fwh79FOXR6]

90s N1CK: I found the bowl gaskets and float needles on Amazon.

[@fredblogsmac.5697]

So you have a cowboy garage near by. Too common id say.

[@marckearns8852]

Did you manage to sort the r6 out

[@pauldowding8185]

Stealers, you can get better but you can't pay more. They totally ripped this poor guy off.

[@minisla]

Some cowboys out there.

[@jerodrobinson4040]

In My opinion there's no "wrong way" to Fix Something. Fixed is Fixed.

[@marckearns8852]

Cracked cylinder liner common fault on the early r6 5eb and 5mt mines in bits with 19k on the clock with cylinder 1 cracked

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

That's been discussed to death already :) Not what was wrong with this one!

[@marckearns8852]

You said it was warn rings or cylinder have you had the head off or borescope down the cylinder 100% its cracked

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

@@marckearns8852 Borescope

[@marckearns8852]

Thats brilliant news for the owner then

[@marckearns8852]

You still need to remove the head to sort out the leaking exhaust valve so you will get a better look cant always see with a borescope

[@wyndhamkeith7048]

Hey bro, my r6 02 has a ticking sound (like arm of a clock ticking fast) just below the carb, somewhere in the middle , loud, makes worry, any idea how to fix?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Sorry I've no idea, there is a lot inside that engine that could cause a tick.

[@JohnnyGixxer]

Is there a part two video?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

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[@longshanks4833]

Surely that motor and carbs must have done more than 20 odd thousand miles ?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Who knows!

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

I bet if that bike could talk it could tell a few stories :)

[@tigermoth3194]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV The bike can't talk, but the poor ripped off owner can and should shout loud and clear which dealer did the work. At least Dick Turpin wore a feckin mask!

[@chrismcginty3687]

When the 2nd part coming up

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

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[@chrismcginty3687]

hi how do i join your patreon what the price how does it work

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

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[@HoustonR6ryda]

Subbed

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

These bum dealers need naming and shaming because they are liars, thieves and downright dangerous. Why should they get away with it?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

I absolutely agree with you, unfortunately it would probably result in some sort of legal action if I named them on a public forum like KZbin. It's an age-old problem that most trades have to deal with. The small minority of people that are complete cowboys make it difficult for the good guys to gain the trust of trust of their customers.

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV Yeah, I understand, mate! I'm gonna be a born again biker shortly and I'm after a zrx1200, what should I look for on it, please? And where are you based?

[@krqkan]

I'd sell that bike as a spares and get a new one. Holy spirit of Joey Dunlop... That's a sad R6.

[@fwh79FOXR6]

Hahaha! "Holy spirit of Joey Dunlop"... that's nice! Maybe it should be changed to David Jefferies though???

[@nila-ex5rp]

Truly had 3 Yamaha supersport... ...away... buy only Suzuki..