Dude thanks for your videos. my 650 vstar is my first motorcycle and im no mechanic by any means but your videos have helped me to learn to maintain my bike and not be afraid to grab a wrench instead of just taking it to a shop. PLEASE DONT STOP POSTING CONTENT cheers to you and your helper!
@anonsoc4421 Жыл бұрын
Absolute gigachad for making these videos. I just pulled my '07 650 Silverado out of storage and I'm doing everything on it that's within my capability. The only problem it's had since I bought it is that while cold and still on choke, if I put it in gear the idle soars. High enough to idle forward at 5-10mph in first. Ever seen that before? Can't find anything online about it. Your valve adjustment video in particular saved me a pretty penny.
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
I had to google gigachad. This was a new one. Sounds like your carb is ready for a rebuild or an inspection. Id bet the PO did not reassemble it correctly in the enrichner area. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGWclWieet2GnZY
@ronerie3 ай бұрын
I enjoy all these videos, have watched this particular one before, and just watched again before going out to change my gear oil. I didn't notice the mess on the saddle bag before when I watched it, lmao !!! Oil is good for leather though. Correct ? Or is that bag leather ? Could have done a short follow up on accessory care after that mess, lmao !!! Just goes to show that we all make mistakes, especially while doing tedious work like this because we didn't have a measured cup of some sort. Plus, now the bag has a distressed look and it was free of charge !!!
@LanceOlive Жыл бұрын
Mr. Rubin. I bought a 2000 V-Star 650 that had been in a garage for 10 years. It would no longer run due to carb goo from ethanol-flavored gasoline and neglect. In addition, it was very dusty and covered in cobwebs. I've never done motorcycle maintenance before, and haven't owned a bike in 30 years. Thanks to your excellent videos, I have it running and I'm working my way around it doing "all the things". Tonight I'll be replacing the front brake fluid and this weekend I plan to do the final drive gear oil. What makes your videos so good? You call things by their correct name, you say what tools you're using, you edit the videos down to just what's necessary and you provide options for alternate situations/choices when appropriate. Keep up the good work and thanks for your service to our country!
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
Im glad to hear the video's helped get your bike up and running!
@rg24312 жыл бұрын
Всё понятно и доступно, большое спасибо за ваш труд и дальнейших успехов
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
Рад, что вы нашли это полезным!!!!
@rg24312 жыл бұрын
@@retrotechandelectronics а вы можете показать как подключить снятый двигатель с мотоцикла и без клапанной крышки чтобы видеть правильно ли распредвал установлен, когда видно как валы вращаются. Я думаю что нужно к аккумулятор записать провода, (+) на стартёр, (-) на корпус двигателя и тогда валы будут вращаться, но это не точно
@jeremybenwy59286 ай бұрын
I love the couple sweet talk😮😊 and a great video sir thank you
@user-ku2sf2lv2k6 ай бұрын
Very helpful ,I can check mine on my drag star 650! Thanks
@retrotechandelectronics6 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@AlekingpositivoАй бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@retrotechandelectronicsАй бұрын
You’re welcome.
@trentculkin292811 ай бұрын
Super helpful, tuank you Jordan!
@retrotechandelectronics11 ай бұрын
Glad it helped.
@alunderwood5903 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, very helpful brother!
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@exhangman19144 ай бұрын
Do you recommend having the oil warm when changing? I'm getting ready to do maintenance on the bike. Oil change, and figured shaft oil would be a good idea.
@dpc316 Жыл бұрын
Very nice now I can do mine lol
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
It may be ready…
@exhangman1914 Жыл бұрын
Your video was extremely helpful and informative. You got a like and a subscribe from me.
@retrotechandelectronics Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@rinaoehring63814 ай бұрын
I just bought a used 2006 vstar classic, the rear gear oil is leaking everywhere. It looks like the previous owner JBwelded a crack. How should I go about this?
@retrotechandelectronics4 ай бұрын
Either weld it, or ask a dealer for a replacement. The other alternative is a junk yard item.
@mrbadass715 ай бұрын
Is that considered brake oil for the rear brakes? I was told to use dot 4 but yours says a lubricant.
@Thecelestial15 ай бұрын
No, that oil lubricates the “chain” of the bike. The bike doesn’t have a real chain but it’s a kind of sprocket. It’s a very thick oil though I can’t remember it’s weight exactly. The rear brake is a drum brake so no hydraulics. Front brake is hydraulic using DOT 4 and disc brakes with a master cylinder by the brake lever.
@VintonVialpandoАй бұрын
Hehe that’s what always happens when you are not taking the bags off
@retrotechandelectronics24 күн бұрын
yup....
@SaifAAli-sz4ew2 жыл бұрын
I have a problem that my bike does not work, no lights, no horn, no power,no self motor, and I checked the main fuse and the rest of the fuse and battery and I don't know where the problem is now.
@user-qc3ol3mk3f2 жыл бұрын
Check the continuity at the ignition switch.
@SaifAAli-sz4ew2 жыл бұрын
@@user-qc3ol3mk3f what about the front light and taillights and horn?
@GhostLantern222 жыл бұрын
Can we please get a coleman lantern update?
@retrotechandelectronics2 жыл бұрын
an update on the coleman lantern gear oil change?
@GhostLantern222 жыл бұрын
@@retrotechandelectronics yes . And a coleman lantern break light fluid flush.