Yamaha XS400 Engine Rebuild Start To Finish!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Hopefully you all both enjoyed the video as well as picked up a trick or two as there is a lot of good information within this video! I tried to have a balance of music, asmr, explanation, and sped up work to cover all the bases. I'm definitely excited to hear this run!

[@diggy-d8w]

WoW Sir Brick House >> > you're a one man wrecking crew ! If I met someone like you I think I'd clean up his shop for the next year just to get help now -n- then...... lol, wishful thinking but I appreciate the work you do. It's impressive & you're a Video guy too ~ multi-talented. I digress, fun video to watch & it makes me dream of having a bike one day. Thanks for the dream. GB

[@Yemeneez]

Im glad this is a recent video i just purchased one with 6k miles 1979 but i looks like it has issues blowing white smoke out of the right side exhaust. Removed the exhaust pipe and seen inside had a bunch of carbon build up also making a sound i was thinking timing chain. Any ideas how to clear up that white smoke or what the cause is? Also where do you get parts?

[@XRV750Andy]

You're not a bike builder, youre an artist 👏👏

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@LS-uv9gg]

I loved the use of the 2x4 strapped to the block to be able to lean into and counter the torque spin of undoing fasteners, ingenious. Also three cheers for mentioning and showing the clutch fibre discs soaked in the little baggy of oil. I made the rookie mistake back in 1981, of thinking just dipping them in oil was good enough, only to regret that lol. Bottle Caps of Valour all 'round chaps!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank ya! The 2x4 really helped in that moment

[@noeldoran8884]

A refreshed engine and cycle parts is every bit as god as a new bike even better as it has another life.....Great build

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@justintaylor13]

Just watched your extras video and you mentioned that some of your videos don’t get the kind of attention vs others. I agree. I came to watch this video on that suggestion and this rebuild video was fantastic!! I love the approach and the execution of your work. All of it!! Grew up in around bike shops all my life and I really enjoy watching the cleanliness and attention to detail without going overboard on a bike that’s worth a resto but not overkill. They’re ridable not show quality trailer queens. Perfect balance!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I appreciate you checking this one out. Every bit helps

[@avocette]

As a rattlecan spray enthusiast (I do paintjobs pushbike frames and components), some key tips are: 1. Don't push and release your cans on the part you're spraying. The spray output on the start and end of a spray in very blotchy and inconsistent, and can lead to runs and orange peel. 2. Prioritize light coat coverage on any nooks and crannies, crevices, and any concavities and pockets that don't get hit as well in major spray movements so you don't end up trying to spray aggressively to compensate. (again to avoid overspray) You can then proceed to a larger spraying movement to maximize coverage on the entire part. 3. During any extensive pauses between sprays (from one component to the next), turn your can upside down and press heavily for a split second to remove any clogs or globs of semi-hardened paint on the nozzle before spraying again. 4. spray in a slight rainbow shape (curving upward) so the lowest points in your spray trajectory are on the ends to minimize the paint pooling to the middle. (Paired with #1, you should be able to avoid such an issue) Otherwise great work! I plan to have a motorcycle within the next year and after putting some miles on it I'll be taking inspiration from your builds in building my own custom. Cheers! ❤❤

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks for watching

[@Mikelp73]

When I was little we rebuilt the engine in my dad’s econoline. Ford 351 Windsor. After we had it honed we pressure washed and it flash rusted. That’s when I learned one of wd-40’s real strengths

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah that will happen lol

[@louieuribe3343]

As always, great job! Attention to detail is amazing. I do small engine repair and rebuilds but watching you disassemble that engine made me think otherwise in wanting to take the motorcycle engine plunge. 😂

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

One piece at a time! Just remember your cam chain on assembly 😅

[@louieuribe3343]

Yeah, I saw that! It happens… 🤷‍♂️ Thanks!!

[@gerardcullen5131]

Great job BJ love to watch Japanese bikes redone for the road

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@Thumpermad]

Great video well worth a rebuild the XS400s were great Bikes they had a really good power spread in my opinion. Really appreciate you taking the time to record and edit thanks for sharing 😊

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank ya! I have yet to even hear an XS400 in person let alone ride one so I am excited to see what they are like.

[@OHRCvintagemoto]

Old Honda Rescue Centre watched an entire video on rebuilding a Yamaha you know the vid was good 😅

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤣 thank ya!

[@RonaldFinger]

Quality work as always 👌🏻

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya sir!

[@victorhawkins3461]

I finally figured out why I -- totally a NON-wrencher -- can sit here and watch a nearly 1-hour video of you rebuilding a motorcycle engine: I trust you. I trust what you tell me in your videos, and if I were fortunate enough to live near your shop, I would most assuredly trust the work that you do. (Well, you also make me laugh!) Now, if you'll just rebuild a Vespa for somebody -- an ET2 50cc or a 300 GTS would be swell (nudge nudge, wink wink) -- I'd be in hog heaven! Thank you for your work. Howdy to Seth...and a big ol' howdy to Aspen! Oh, yeah...and @andyplummer7270 is right -- you ARE an artist. Bravo!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well thank ya Victor!

[@josephhuber1827]

Finished up rebuilding my by xs400 engine less than a week ago, this video would have saved me so much time. You do top notch work!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya! Sorry it was a bit late lol

[@bradwentz4607]

I love the flood painting technique Bj. Much better than trying to paint then mask and paint some more lol

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Works well!

[@Null7Mereel]

the aluminum paint with the clear on looks fantastic!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@Null7Mereel Yeah that gloss clear really made it pop!

[@mfc4591]

The only issue will be making that beautiful engine stay clean ! Nice work, enjoy the rest of the build.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@mfc4591 That ALWAYS the hard part lol. Glad you enjoyed

[@Broc.R]

Awesome video! Makes me want to rebuild my first motorcycle engine! But it also looks daunting!

[@petercrookes55]

Great rebuild video. It's a bike era that grew up in and it's good to see.The rebuild so far looks amazing, well done. Cheers Pete.👍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks Pete 🤘

[@Ijusthopeitsquick]

Nice edit, dwelling on the key moments and zipping through the repetitive steps. I always learn something from your vids. Thanks!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@randallwolter8897]

Excited to see the XS400, and how it is progressing. I like the tests, hope I passed. Noticed lack of cam chain, and since I have never split cases, only done top ends, thought BJ gonna learn me something here. Reminds me to relax, think through all the steps. Thanks for being human! This is giving me the inspiration to find the direction to go with my own XS, that I could not find many years ago. Another came and went since that one, too. On a positive note, I have just reacquired a 920 Virago, that I brought back from dead nearly 30 years ago. Second time around, gonna bring it back to life again. Kinda excited, after getting it all functional, might create a cafe or scrambler, we'll see. And keep it this time, rather than give it to my sibling. Damn those naysayers and nitpickers, y'all got the gumption to do what many of us aspire to! Right On! (I may start watching Tangents too)

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely human with making mistakes but thats ok. That Virago will be cool! I just spotted some 920r running gear the other day at a salvage yard

[@CapsuleO2]

Wow, I just wish to be in your neighbourhood and to work on my bike! Amazing work! thanks for sharing

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jamesthurber8807]

As always, thanks for the great details and quality video. Cool Intel re the crank bearings. Thanks for joining the cas halves twice.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@roomiesof2323]

Be careful with that 2k clear glamour! Only press that button in once for the click! Don’t push it in and think you need to keep going. And always, always wear a mask! Don’t be dumb! I also like the videos you are making. Good detail.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah this is the only one that's given me trouble. Thanks for watching

[@dilunian]

Awesome video… well explained, you make it look so easy

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed and found it clear!

[@leadsled8961]

My first street bike 1979 XS400.

[@waynesitarz424]

Mine as well or was it a 78.

[@nikosnik4298]

Awesome work mate!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@bchdsailor]

Great job, two proper mechanics exceling as always

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@MrPotatochips4]

nice little design, Yamaha

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@MrPotatochips4 👍

[@Anand1111988]

Nice job as always! Thanks for sharing the work with us. Great video editing as well - clean and relaxing to follow. 👏👏

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank you much!

[@brettblackbird3259]

Bikes starting to look nice already :)

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@wiregrassga]

Really enjoyed this video and the way you edited it. Nice work, engine looks great.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Busydadgarage717]

That was awesome to watch!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@Busydadgarage717 glad you enjoyed 🤘

[@Busydadgarage717]

@@BrickHouseBuilds it is awesome to learn how the internals go together and how to time it. I know cars, trying to learn motorcycles.

[@Nrgpack]

Wow, this video is awesome!!! Big thanks BHB!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@kampatterson1865]

Really enjoyed this one. Thanks for posting!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@kampatterson1865 🙏🙏

[@ДончоСтойчев]

Great job and video,,,,,,congratulations, it was very useful. .

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@keith703redskinsredskins4]

Very nice job

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thanks Keith

[@wishiniwasfishin27]

Very informative video, thanks for making it

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@tonybyrne7573]

Thank you - nice video : maybe an engine stand for all the motors you do would be a great help ! Tony SA.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I use a stand in this one actually. I made a custom stand for my CBX engine

[@scottcates]

Ooh. Nice, peppy intro🤩

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@diggerloader]

Great job guys. LMK when you ready to work on my 92 CB 750 Nighthawk ;)

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘

[@Retirement_Life]

Nice job! Another great video, BJ and lovely taste in music! 👏👏👏

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed 🤘

[@tonyshepherd39]

Nice job ! Thanks for sharing ! 👍😁

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘🤘

[@bielbills]

Awesome job! My 2 cents: grind the edges of cylinder cooling fins. It will look even better and you'll gain +10hp! 😁

[@MrPotatochips4]

will that work on a radiator also?

[@Scooterdude01]

Great job 👍, greetings from Cape Coral Florida 😎

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@johndifabrizio2067]

I really like watching your videos! I fix dirt bikes and thinking trying my hand at a street bike. From watching your videos! Any pointers?

[@peterdocter4659]

Great to see, nicely done, don't mind so much about the comments, people always have something to say, just read the good ones! haha!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@peterdocter4659 thank ya 🙏

[@Rsbangera]

Awesome build .....

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@sungmoono-sham]

Awesome work! 👍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@paulrooney8164]

The Goldilocks of prelude, just right

[@neilpalandri-jones689]

Sure does, but thanks for being honest and showing your mistake - you could have easily edited it out.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I think it's very important to show them as we are all human. 🤘

[@GerryPowell-r6s]

Top class again,entertaining too😍

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@redzed40]

As always, great job!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@GETUPANDGO]

Awesome video, as always

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@marcswinnen9100]

My first serious bike was a xs250 good bike

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Fun bikes for sure!

[@marcswinnen9100]

​@@BrickHouseBuildsyes fun bike but the 250 a bit underpowered 400 better😊

[@marcswinnen9100]

True i had to put a bigger sprocket on it behind and tune it with other exhaust a marshal and other airfilter lesser top speed but pulling faster it was a fun bike😊

[@marcswinnen9100]

​@@BrickHouseBuildsit was a good bike to drive on ice and snow people falling hurting themself and i sat more on the gastank 😊

[@paulandrews9689]

2x4 nice touch.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Came in clutch

[@cainbeeping8480]

Looks great.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@michalaugustyniak6449]

Loved it thank you

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@michalaugustyniak6449]

@@BrickHouseBuilds i have to visit you guys. When do you plan a weekend event soon ?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I have only been doing the bike nights. As of now I have no weekend events planned

[@martinhjelseth6949]

Buteful !

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🙏🙏

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Were there bearing code numbers on the crank? Very nice work ,thanks for sharing

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

They are on the crank and the case

[@floreswoestenburg9367]

Nice!!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@@floreswoestenburg9367 🤘

[@raymondpick4945]

Magic gents.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤘

[@kristenarvegarseg3875]

the musik destoys everything

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I waited for your list of approved music but didn't get it in time. You gotta be on it!

[@katywalker8322]

For getting gudgeon pin out (wrist pins in the USA?) you can buy tools to push them out smoothly. First one I saw was intended for 2 stroke karts with a non caged little end roller bearings (so it has a spacer to locate the rollers until the gudgeon pin was in place). Or you can to a similar job using a long bolt, a nut and 2 deep sockets (one a touch smaller than the gudgeon pin, one large enough for the gudgeon pin to in into the middle). Eeek for the oil pump screen. For the 2 part rattle cans, are they pretty much all fuel resistant or is is just some? I will need some soon! Script on the side cover looks great

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yes, you can see me using a socket to tap the pins out. Normally pins come out easy but due to the oil starvation, the pins were chewed up and tight on the rods needing extra force. As far as paint, you are looking for "2k" in the name.

[@petrsikora8358]

Nice job! I just wonder you don`t apply any sealing (silicone) between the head and the head cover.. I experienced some leaks there when not sealed.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I did, I mentioned it as well. Case sealant is the proper thing to use there.

[@adamlannerd1408]

I have this bikes BIG BIGGER brother the XS1100. It would be cool to see you build a XS11 "muscle" bike.

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Well I have done an XS850 in the past which was fun. Currently reviving a vmax. No plans for an xs1100 though

[@adamlannerd1408]

@@BrickHouseBuilds The Vmax will suffice good sir.

[@neilpalandri-jones689]

Its alright dude, I left the Oil Pressure relief valve out of my '75 Z900 engine, and had to split the cases again to get it in. DUH!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Happens to the best of us!

[@ThatOldHonda]

Man I was screaming Cam Chain..... that sucks, hope the 'getting drunk' helped, to be honest I have done the exact same thing, total Homer Simpson ....Doh!!!!! moment

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@ThatOldHonda I am definitely not impervious to doh moments lol. I had an engine back in a bike one time before I realized I forgot a thrust washer lol. That was fun

[@thesighbored]

13:40 Missed the golden chance to play some swanky music and sexy sounds. 🤣

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

🤣🤣

[@joeygoodwin1859]

For marrying the case halves, were you just using threebind? Or what were you using there? Id be guessing some type of sealant definitely

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yes, 3bond/hondabond/permatex motoseal

[@ethanholland6354]

What kind of bike lift do you use in your shop when working on your projects?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I actually go over full details of my lifts in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/omO0nZqadrSZrqc

[@llandor]

Not to offend your painting skills, but.. It makes me feel better about mine, or more correctly, the lack of mine. Might splurge on professional powercoating when the time comes (surprised you don't have a powercoating setup yet)

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

A powder system would be cool but my work focuses more on fabrication type tools and therefore prioritizing space for them. I have no interest in doing paint either.

[@iamrichrocker]

Good Morning..what is yours and Seth's bucket list bikes? maybe make a video of that topic..be a lot of comments of subs lists...

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

We definitely each have our lists. I'd love to make a video on that but unfortunately a vlog or podcast type video on my channel will always tank. My "finding deals" video is my worst performing ever and has caused many people to unsubscribe. That really hurts other videos getting viewed. I wish it were easier to post what I wanted

[@marsrover001]

​@@BrickHouseBuildssee that's what a second channel is for

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I have a second channel for car content as the same thing happened. People unsubscribed with anything automotive related which surprised me.

[@zippy350]

Assembly lube on the shells ?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

@zippy350 Yes, I didn't mention it specifically but that's why I showed the rod caps up close before installing them

[@cgrocho47]

I was like, wait, this is a pushrod engine?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

😅😅

[@jimclarke1108]

Excellent work Chaps, ball hones are not for me or oil, ( just sayin)) oi oi oi

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I've tried stone hones as well and they are decent. I think I just prefer the feel of these

[@Sensillum]

Where did you get the stainless hardware kit for the motor?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Ebay. Just search for a kit and you will find them

[@Sensillum]

​@@BrickHouseBuildsah, ok. Thought you went through someone specific. Thanks.

[@Mo_G]

عمل جيد

[@owen368]

Can't say I didn't laugh at the cam chain oops mainly as who hasn't done something similar. That O f*** moment you realise you have to redo a whole chunk of work!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely a big oof moment 😅

[@peteraitken6494]

Hi guys immaculate job and great music BJ. This is going to be a really nice looking bike when finished yeah I was shouting mind the chain BJ guess you heard me hahaha, awesome work as always have a great week take care and best wishes 🔧🔧🔧❤️👍👌 ps. Lovely dog by the way 🦴🦴🐾🐾🏁🏁

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Remember I was just testing you all 😉😅

[@peteraitken6494]

Haha defo 🤣😂

[@adenogordon5909]

What is the bolt used to take off flywheel?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I do not recall the size but a quick Google will give the answer

[@adenogordon5909]

​@@BrickHouseBuildsit's cool. I used a harmonic balancer pulley bolt. Worked great! Having a tough time taking the cylinders off. Already broken a fin smh. 😢

[@alwayswill315]

I've prevented myself from doing engine work as I have no clue how to put it all back together

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Organization!

[@oregongreen969]

I want to hear the 2-1

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Me too.

[@Claude-om9og]

You used too much assembly lube on the cam bearings....wait I meant not enough!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

😂

[@erikeggenbakstad]

39:08 Yep 😉🙃

[@TheScooterClown]

"I hope you Weighed Your oil before you used it, So not to upset the Commentators on you Assembly Procedures"..... JK. People are that frickin Petty about some of the Specs on Your Builds?? Tell them to get their own Shop, YT Channel and Sponsors ... Or sorry i forgot "Their Own Life"........ Take Care "JD".

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Yeah lots of armchair quarterbacks lol

[@karras6239]

that looked like engine cheese or something lol

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Definitely smelled like it lol

[@vanhungnguyen-o2z]

250 ~ 600cc videos more more more

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Glad you enjoyed. Most of my videos fall in that range

[@vanhungnguyen-o2z]

@@BrickHouseBuilds i need yamaha sr250 tracker small ghidong

[@XJRabbits]

SUPER STRUCTUAL ( 10:04 )

[@XJRabbits]

12:39 … Dr. Seth says, this may be a bit cold….

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

😂😂

[@SpaceRanger187]

should have rephased it

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thats not a thing for the 400s. On the 650s it is possible and common

[@jarrodscott6899]

I thought this bike was for your missus?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

At another time in my life it was.

[@roamingearth915]

What parts can you absolutely not get ? So be very careful of ??

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Bearings were tricky. I ordered from many different places between Europe and the US.

[@TheYorkie1954]

is it true that you Muricans cannot say Aluminium is because of a simple spelling mistake at the patend office

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Don't come at me with that when you all do tires with a Y lol 😉

[@TheYorkie1954]

@@BrickHouseBuilds don't forget humour with a U. Two nations separated by a single language. plus Z is zed not zee

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Many small differences yes. Zeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@TheYorkie1954]

@@BrickHouseBuilds zee sounds ok when you say ZZ Top but Kawasaki will always be a GPZed

[@andystokes8702]

@@TheYorkie1954 I'm not going to be able to watch the wiring video just in case it involves soddering.

[@cyclebuster]

too bad these endeavors are unprofitable

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

They can be indeed

[@JustanOlGuy]

Great stuff as usual, thanks fer sharing!

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

Thank ya!

[@TheScooterClown]

@BrickHouseBuilds.... Hey "Joe Dirt" ... Love the Tips along the way. I have never opened a newer M/C engine. Do you find some of the parts are different because of the Newer Materials Back then to Today? And have you find some of the Re-Manufactured Parts for Older Bikes harm the older motors or do you try and find Original Parts made it the same years of the bike your working on. Take Care and God Bless, Enjoyed the Video...What did you mix with the tester paint for cover?? or is it just straight Testers from the bottle?

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

In general modern castings are better. Hard for me to be a judge of material quality. I use OE parts where possible like all bearings and hard parts. Gaskets and seals I'm not terribly picky with. As far as the paint, straight from the bottle. Give it lots of time to dry before clearing over it if you clear at all

[@TheScooterClown]

what type of Assembly or Break-in Oil you use??

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

I don't. Just normal oil