Yamaha raider, gas tank removal, air filter change, spark plug change

[@borderprepper]

Amazing that thing ran at all.....Never had a bit of service other than putting gas in it since new. Kind of a testament to Yamaha I guess. Nice work BC as always.

[@bctruck]

I’m highly suspicious that was original oil.

[@HARMARSCH2]

That’s what that Motorcycle needs is a owner who is going to maintain it. Really enjoying these videos. Have a great day.

[@bctruck]

Two more videos on this motorcycle and I think I’ll be done.

[@creigmacc]

As much a pain as the Raider is to change filter and plugs the Stratoliner is another level of headache. The frame design of the Raider allows much better access. I used iridium plugs when I replaced mine. The plug change interval recommended by Yamaha is mostly to make dealers more 💰. Thanks for the video.

[@jessez3377]

Awesome job there! I just bought a Raider six months ago... love the way they handle. Yours is much nicer than mine hehe. And yes them plugs are a real pain in the you know what... except my chrome trim piece on my rear exaust pipe flange sits on the outside of the flange and not behind the flange. What I'm seeing on mine is that the chrome piece hides the flange and not the flange hides the chrome...

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Those mud daubers can be little boogers. I liked the sound of the rain on the roof. Everything turned out to be simple fixes, seems like a good day.

[@bctruck]

I’ve enjoyed the tinkering but it has gotten aggravating a few times, fixing things that were the result of neglect.

[@DearNoobs]

I love that your wife rides a raider ha ha that is so awesome. Thanks for taking us on the walk thru of all these issues, its nice to see how the bike comes apart before i buy one.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Making progress! Yeah! You have more patience than I do with all that polishing. Must admit that it sure looks good, when it's done. Thanks for sharing. God Bless. PS: Like your plan for getting that last plug in place. Good idea.

[@bctruck]

Polishing is kind of peaceful. I’ve always enjoyed it. When I wax a car or truck, I break it down into small sections at a time.

[@darla3021]

@@bctruck 👍👍👍 Shiny!!!! Yes!!!! Considering how much I love "shiny", I think I must have been a magpie in a former life! Guess that's why I choose stainless steel, chrome, mirrored finishes.... Never heard of Flitz polish, though. I'll have to get some for my obsession.😄 You have done an amazing job on that abused bike!

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're having too much fun playing with these bikes.

[@bctruck]

Its a nice diversion from news.

[@samuelgrizzle5141]

The little exhaust piece was overlooked by aftermarket exhaust companies and they don’t make the exhaust right to make it tight. I over torqued my exhaust because of that. I know I’m a little late but figured I’d add that.

[@BrokeBackBob4559]

The square end of a spark plug socket works on the front axle

[@HNXMedia]

Been really enjoying the garage videos. How do you even do that to a spark plug?

[@bctruck]

I think they got frustrated trying to get it into the hole and just went and dropped it down in there.

[@WillowsGarden]

Wow, betting it came from the factory with that plug like that, I'm surprised it ran. Great job, now she can run the wheels off of it, lol. Y'all take care and be safe!

[@bctruck]

Just took it for a long ride. Running great now.

[@JustPlainCommonSense]

Holy smokes that is the nastiest air filter I've seen in a while! That plug was gapped at .000000000001. Don't forget to change out the brake and clutch fluid. Mine was in rough shape!

[@bctruck]

I cant believe it was running!

[@old_shupshe]

Take a look at your new spark plug socket. The hex on there should be 17MM. You can use that to pull the front axle.

[@bctruck]

thanks but its a 19 MM that I needed.

[@old_shupshe]

@@bctruck I'd forgotten the size but a buddy that has a raider just used a plug socket backwards to pull his wheel.

[@rdnkrfnk]

I have that same extender flashlight So instead of doin a tune up just add a one of them power modules Cold weather coming so better hurry up r you’ll have to wait to go for a ride

[@bctruck]

Today, I’m going to dump some sea foam in the tank. I hope it helps clear it up some more.

[@WaveAction777]

You bought the Yamaha at the dealership you got the new Honda right? If so, sad to think a dealership would sell a bike without first doing basic maintenance on it. At least you get to know the bike better after working on it.

[@bctruck]

Yep. Hind sight is 20/20 but I wish I had done a little investigating into their reputation. They have a lot of bad reviews for poor service.

[@allenboone6746]

I was looking for how to remove the raider gas tank completely off the bike so I watched your whole video and you didn’t show that. Apparently this bike has been sitting for four years and I want to totally clean that tank out good except for you already have the tank and didn’t show me how to take it off, mostly which hoses to disconnect

[@bctruck]

Sorry. I don’t even have this bike anymore or I’d go look. Hope you get it figured out.

[@allenboone6746]

@@bctruck I did! I drained the tank, replaced air filter and new plugs (the last plug was a challenge) I’m diggin that bike😁 Thx for your response back!

[@espears6606]

A little TLC,she's looking sharp 👍

[@bctruck]

Just took her for a long ride. She is definitely running like she is supposed to.

[@234234234werrrrrrr]

Great vid, sir. Subbed.

[@bctruck]

Thanks! No vax here either.

[@patriots1needed]

Great progress.

[@bctruck]

Thanjs!

[@cavtroopermunoz]

Used bikes are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're in for. Good to see that it is all basic mechanics. That chicken is living the high life.

[@bctruck]

I’m glad it is just basic mechanics because that is my skill level! Some might even say remedial!

[@Thewrightstuff777]

That bike needed a lot o love!

[@bctruck]

And a massage!

[@Pdpawlak]

Lol I’d have put a for sale sign on that thing the second I saw the oil and tuner module. That poor bike had a hard life

[@bctruck]

It did. I hope it has some life left in it.

[@tommeyer6913]

beautiful bike

[@bctruck]

Thanks. Just traded it for a heritage soft tail for my wife.

[@michigantler5046]

thanks driver

[@aw738]

Those are probably JIS screws. Slightly different than Philips.

[@Wrenchesandrods]

Thats spark plug electrode was smashed from dropping it in the hole from the top. Id bet money on that.

[@bctruck]

That’s what I think too

[@whoolph]

Fix it Brad Fix it . . . . . bike should be a whole lot better now . . . . goes to show, some people shouldn't be allowed to have tools . . . . :) Rog

[@bctruck]

The wiring mess it the thing that amazes me the most.

[@dimestoreharry3344]

I sure hope that guy did not go buy another bike . No bike deserves an owner like that dude .

[@akfredward3863]

You got the bike from a dealer? They should have done the plugs and air filter. Up here people would run a dealer out for shady work like that

[@bctruck]

I was amazed that they didn’t!!

[@jamescarter7752]

If it came from H&W doesn't surprise me it wasn't serviced.

[@bctruck]

yep, thats who it came from.

[@erolkavlakverizon6112]

Sometimes us "fat boys" get lucky..🤣🤣🤣

[@bctruck]

I prefer the term “ gravitationally challenged”.

[@xsiner]

They probably seen how hard it was to replace the air filter or how much money someone wanted to charge to replace it so they said screw that. If I ever need someone to work on a motorcycle I know who to call. LOL

[@bctruck]

I can’t believe they made something so difficult, that needed to be accessed so frequently.

[@DuffSweets]

I am betting they mashed that plug electrode in when they were trying to get the plug in seeing how tight a hole it is to get in there. She’s lookin better every day, can’t wait to see some video of “My Wife” cruising down the interstate on it! Chicken Mary on her lap!

[@bctruck]

I’m thinking the same thing! It could go two ways with that one plug. Drop right in with no problem or give you absolute fits. I’m thinking they had a hard time getting it in and smashed the electrode from impatience and aggravation.

[@drommie4396]

Yamaha are the worst for making things difficult for us home wrenchers. So many bad experiences with Yamaha. Ever tried removing an oil filter from a V Star 1300 ? what a PITA !! almost certainly done on purpose -so we have to visit the local stealerships.

[@MontyDeane]

flange

[@234234234werrrrrrr]

lmao @ your reaction to the wife. i feel your pain dude hahahah