Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Small Seal, Big Problem. An expensive mistake! (Part 3)

This is the third and final part of a three part series of videos following along with the repair of a self inflicted, very expensive mistake.
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[@richardjones3112]

Loved binge watching these in 2023.

[@juiceterry5330]

The bane of Jim's life, his compressor. Sorry, his fucking compressor🤣

[@ANDY5]

Clean clean clean, and then clean again 👍. I had people in the comments telling me that I was wasting my time soaking new clutch plates in oil, gotta love some of the “expert” advice out there. Thanks Jim, good job as always mate.

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Thanks for your kind words mate 👍

[@danielwoodhouse1870]

As usual, another great video. The amount of useful tips and tricks I get from these videos is amazing. It helps with my own training as an apprentice. Thanks mate.

[@paultanton4307]

Excellent work Jim thanks,at least the Busa lives to Fight Another Day.

[@billweiss9514]

im so glad i have a blackbird.

[@blackonepac]

Great job ur very knowledgeable thx for the lesson cheers!!

[@rsbharley4766]

Excellent series Jim, lots of great info. Thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers

[@EndlessDelusion]

Great content as always

[@jasonredmond1]

Love watching your videos very satisfying work Jim 👌

[@markstewart7888]

Top Job Jim, looking forward to whats next

[@victorgonza4528]

Great video series man , I had to subscribe

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@davidebyrne]

Thanks Jim. Great vid as always.

[@zzzpip]

Nice one Jim, thanks for sharing, keep the vlogs coming. happy new year.

[@BRUM9922]

Great vid jim,better watch out as the MOD might be knocking at your door to confiscate them invisable brakes lol. And yes lets hope 2021 is a better year take care all.

[@suntzuwarsword1964]

Love the content...watching from Australia...💯💯💯💯

[@firestorm755]

Great vid. Well done.

[@krisdevlin4151]

Hi Jim, love your videos mate and learning loads from them. I'm currently rebuilding a Honda nc30 engine and have loads of gasket surfaces to clean. You mention using scotchbrite. Is there a risk of small particles being left behind using them? Also will they take any surface material off and potentially lead to an oil leak later down the line? One last thing any tips or tricks to get off the really thick gasket left behind that seems impossible to move. Thanks again for your great videos keep them coming 👍🏻.

[@danieletugnoli8636]

It wasn't necessary to split the cases just for remove that little seal... it would came off with a simple 90 degree pick... or a disposable little allen... tricky but simpler

[@davefarmery8180]

The seal was bigger than the hole

[@singlecylinderassassin]

Entertaining and informative as ever Jim. Quick question, what make are your t bars you used to do the engine?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Snap-on

[@goldCrystalhaze]

I was 100% sure that you would ride it without front brake eventually 😁😁

[@nealebradford6417]

cracking vid jim, loved it.

[@redlinefunzone3514]

Love all your vids Jim. Very informative and comic value to boot as well. How many times have you wanted to take a hammer to that compressor lol. Take care Jim stay safe and look forward to the future vids.

[@gandalffotsvett9435]

I love your bike stand on the lift: abba....warming a swedish bikers hart😃

[@johnpartridge7494]

Amazing love to see a video of your bike collection

[@Adikxx]

Good vid buddy and thumbs up from me but don't you think that having the engine resting on the jack without the oil pan is a risk of scoring the surface of crankcase which might cause oil leak once sump is bolted on. I know that jack has rubber on it but still a but risky in my opinion. Bolting the head mounts 1st is also a bit risky as those head mounts aren't as strong the rear engine mounts . I understand it was easier for you to get those done 1st but it's probably safer to get the rear in 1st and pivot the engine from there. I'm not criticizing you and your content is fantastic! It's just my thoughts after my recent engine build. BTW i also use rattle gun on clutch hub nuts lol Take care bud, love your vids, kind regards.

[@zzzpip]

you still got your Busa adi.

[@Adikxx]

@@zzzpip hey , no sold the Busa and went through a few other oldschool bikes. ZRX, GSX, GSXR, Katana etc. I'm looking for 1st gen ZX9R now but it's so hard to find decent one.. What's you're riding now buddy?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Thanks for the comment mate, it's a fair observation with the sump gasket surface but the reality (for me) is I've never had even a wiff of a problem in 20 plus years. With regards the engine bolts You'd have to do something really stupid to do damage (like only putting in one bolt in then letting the jack down and twisting the engine.) That's a seriously strong piece of casting, pivoting on two bolts (one each side) would never cause a problem. It's a (Shear Load) you'd probably need about 50 tonnes of load to brake something!

[@zzzpip]

@@Adikxx gen 1 busa 2007

[@Adikxx]

OMG this is incredible as i went through the same bikes after my Busa! I had ZRX1200,GSX1400(TTS 1550) GSXR1100 and original Katana(1982) Now i just bought 1st Gen ZX9R !!! Literally last week ! We have the same taste for bikes lol This is unbelievable haha

[@goodmood4652]

I liked seeing all your uploads,but,Sir i suggest you need brighter light inside your garage.

[@Bagpuss876]

Great content 👍

[@stephenwilson3479]

Soak clutch plates in oil,unless it's a Ducati 748.

[@-DC-]

If I never see another Datatool alarm it will be a day too soon !.

[@memybikeni9931]

Quick question, why are the 4th and 5th steel plates thicker and does it really matter where they go ? Great vid btw 😊

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

They are there to balance the clutch basket. I've seen some aftermarket clutch kits with steels all the same size. I've also seen the original plates in the wrong place, you wouldn't even notice the difference!

[@memybikeni9931]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV thanks I wondered if there would be a difference to how it operated and couldnt see how it could feel any different. Answers the question for me. Thanks

[@Jj12915]

Is that an air compressor or the waffle alarm?🤔

[@KeyserSoze5421]

Brilliant series Jim, quick question with regards to “silicone” when putting the grommets back in place for the wiring, what silicone do you use?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Episode 2 @ 45:15"👍

[@KeyserSoze5421]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV ah.......I was getting confused as you would say silicone when talking about the grommets and then mention sealant immediately after for the joins before fitting the gasket and putting the cover back on.

[@kevinansell9341]

OCD= New Staked Nut and 95nm negating the need for Thread Lock :)

[@danparsonage3884]

Superb!

[@scuddy100HYA]

Hi. Great video.. I've just had my annual service done on my 2021 hayabusa at 1700 miles at cresent suzuki in Bournemouth and I've just noticed on my invoice that they used semi synthetic engine oil? Would you say that's ok? 😮many thanks Lee

[@warwickscram1656]

Sounds like they cheaped out. Did you query this? I do my own oil changes for this exact reason.

[@gilomoto5148]

Did anyone else notice the time 🥱The real world and text book, I work with a lot of ex navy engineers most r fine but some don’t understand how to do things without specific tools or if they haven’t been shown before it’s like common sense wasn’t aloud.

[@seancollins111]

Hi Why are there two thicker plates and steels? Also what determines we’re they are positioned in the stack? Thanks Sean Perth Australia

[@nila-ex5rp]

...19:38 Should hear you from Suzuki factory spelling these sentences..

[@283341]

Nice video! How much time did it take to replace the seal in total?

[@buncobooth]

2:20 - 01 11 2026 - is this video from the future ?

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

🤣

[@katiejohns3415]

Great vid! You don't have enough subs and you don't get enough views!

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Unfortunately the KZbin algorithm likes regular uploads and I just don't have the time to make the content.

[@katiejohns3415]

@@SuperbikeSurgeryTV eventually if you could wind back the work and do more videos you'd make a tidy packet. It's plain wrong the amount of views delboy gets for the gash tips he gives out

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

@@katiejohns3415 I agree 🤣. It's the chicken and egg situation! Don't have the time to make the content to make the money to make the content 😁

[@terrysmith4671]

Thanks for another super-informative video Jim. Is there a logical reason behind the sequence of the thick and thin clutch plates? Another question, my 1997 VTR1000F has quite a noisy/rattly clutch, noise doesnt change when the clutch is pulled in and there is no obvious wear on the basket or plates and the action is lovely. I've had it apart and the shock absorbing springs in the back of the basket are surprisingly loose/rattly, do these every need replacing and if so where would you source them?

[@paultanton4307]

Are you in the UK ?.

[@terrysmith4671]

@@paultanton4307 about 12000 miles away!

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Hi Terry, it's completely normal for the springs to be that loose and are not replaceable. The noise will likely be excessive free play in the basket cush drive. The Thick plates are for balancing. Thanks for the comment.

[@territaylor1133]

What is the expensive mistake??

[@kevinansell9341]

Jim explains it in the First Part of this Mini Series but the short answer is. The customer tried to replace the Gear Change shaft oil seal himself causing damage when it didn't need changing and Jim has replaced the seal but the Engine needed to be pulled and cases split to do the job :(

[@SuperbikeSurgeryTV]

Thanks dude, saved me some typing 😁

[@hirmalde333]

FT...f**k tons? 🤪

[@digger8180]

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