A light smear of rubber grease or silicon grease on the carb rubbers and the airbox connectors helps with refitting the carbs.
@jps342
Ай бұрын
Agree, that's seems a pretty obvious assembly procedure, also helps make a better air tight seal and prevents damage on assembly, protects the rubber helps it stay supple, prevents drying out and cracking over time. Also that engine had half a gallon of fuel mixed with the oil, it should have been flushed out fully as in run to temp and then changed again, that bike still has fuel diluted oil in it, also the bike should have been moved around and leant over the other way to make sure it was all out. I hope the owner is going to change those tyres out too, they'll be well past the DOT date, like 20 years, also flush the brake fluid at the least if not a full calliper rebuild front and rear that bikes an accident waiting to happen until it is recommissioned properly
@NarrowboatWill
Ай бұрын
Mobile mechanics is so much harder than being in a warm, dry workshop. Perhaps a fold out tent cover might be useful, Steve. Good job.
@Jim-nm1en
Ай бұрын
A good quality gazebo could be handy to have when working on motorbikes outside exposed to the elements.
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
We have one. I just couldn’t be bothered putting it up as the rain wasn’t that bad when we started 🤦♂️
@woooster17
Ай бұрын
I try to do every job on my 7 bikes myself.. I have a ‘99 Fireblade that hasn’t been ridden for 3 years..& of course wouldn’t start. So I took the carbs off to clean.. the bowls were green, the jets were blocked, and the float needles were jammed by crud. Lovely. 😝 Multiple sonic baths later, carbs back on….& after a smoky start, she started and idled perfectly. A win for me! 😁🤙🏽 I have also just purchased a mint, white, all original 1991 VFR750 with 14k miles. I decided to replace the manifold crush gaskets as I could hear a slight leak… but, even though I sprayed penetrating oil, and used heat..a stud snapped! 🤦🏻 Luckily it left enough stud showing that I could cut a groove with a dremel & s.l.o.w.y wound it out 🎉😄 Old bikes eh….they keep you on your toes 😄 Nice work 👍🏼
@cabbage681
Ай бұрын
You should get yourself a brolly girl 🤣 Good spot on the oil 👍
@paulbudford
Ай бұрын
Great spot on the fuel in the oil. That bike is a rare survivor. They were built cheaply to only last a few years.
@PrinceAndrewFucksKids
Ай бұрын
I passed my test on mine in Llandrindod Wells about 5 years ago. I then moved from the uk to poland about 4 or so years ago go live with my wife and I took the bike with me. I left it with a so called friend, who said he would take care of it. Mental health hasn't been the best. It's been with me for the past 3 years and I've had to replace the chain and sprockets. Rebuilt the front and back brakes, new SS lines and fluid. Just need to rebuild the front forks with new springs and seals and then build the carbs as unfortunately I had fuel in my oil and because of this the bike isn't running. I paid to get the carbs rebuilt before it left the uk by the same person and it's knackered. So only need to rebuild the forks and carbs and then check the valves as I was lied to and don't trust it. Then it should be able to pass an inspection and it will be on the road again. I will not let the bike die. The frame is a little bent from where I crashed it, but I intend to keep it for the rest of my life and I will never sell it. 😊
@millymoo6575
Ай бұрын
Stunning condition. Nice work Steve!
@laz1go286
Ай бұрын
You should invest in a square tent/gazebo similar to what NEV used to use before he got his workshop. It's very handy when it rains, you just set it up and both you and the bikes are dry and protected. It's also stops the sun a bit, in case you get a proper summer day.
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
We have got one. I just couldn’t be bothered setting it up for such a quick job.
@Crosshatch1212
6 күн бұрын
Bro do you know anyone thats looking for a 600 bandit fairing origanal spec , ive just oulled my two out the shed ,ones going to a freind the other is going on road or im gonna sell it ,and keep my honda super 4 91 model mint, or sell that too and buy a trial bike or supermoto ,or fling out some hard earned savings and fet triump trident , @themobilemotorbikemechanic
@PrinceAndrewFucksKids
4 күн бұрын
@Crosshatch1212 what's the mileage and is there service history? How much do you want? For example. I've got a 97 bandit 600 S and wouldn't mind another one for the wife. We moved back to poland 3 years ago. I don't trust bikes here. I passed my A2 on mine 5 years ago and took it to poland with me instead of selling it. Had 24k miles, now 32k miles. I've done the chain and sprockets, new brakes all round and lines, full service. Carbs and valves done and I've also rebuilt the front forks with new springs from yss and a yss rear shock. I also have original bill of sale and full service history and all receipts from the past 25 years. Do you have stuff like this? If so, I'll come back to the UK and give you your asking price cash in hand 😊 - M
@fyreblade1262
Ай бұрын
Awesome work bro, I'm a motorcycle mechanic myself. You get a lot of haters in your comments, but you do amazing work man, keep it up. I feel your pain not using a hoist. I have a workshop but work on the floor, I find it easier and less time wastage :)
@VinceHoward-cw6vn
Ай бұрын
Always great content. Glad you struggle like we all do occassionally!
@Busaboy1300
Ай бұрын
Awesome video Steve..6 and half ltrs,,,wow.
@kimholland9316
Ай бұрын
Great vid. I like your positive attitude
@hlpang1075
Ай бұрын
Beautifully done
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@briandarnell5966
Ай бұрын
When working on Japanese bikes use the correct jis tools.
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
Yes we know the difference
@douglasgreen437
Ай бұрын
Good job..
@MartynHollyhead
Ай бұрын
Another good video
@andrewashman3333
Ай бұрын
Really nice job Steve - guess you get a 6th sense with plenty of experience. Ta !
@TheoldBiker-bi1ho
Ай бұрын
Good job, nice to see your films, I think what bad conditions it is for you to repair bikes outside in every weahter conditions. Do you have a garage at home to make some jobs there also ? Take care, hope to see from you soon again 🙂
@leavemyrightsalone
Ай бұрын
Isn't the engine inside going to be really clean now with petrol inside?
@nikroche2621
Ай бұрын
Did you not change the petrol tap diaphragm etc?...
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
No. The fuel tap was not leaking
@nikroche2621
Ай бұрын
@@themobilemotorbikemechanic i thought that when the fuel enters the crankcase is usually the fuel tap leaking...BUT fair Enough
@PrinceAndrewFucksKids
Ай бұрын
@nikroche2621 it's either the fuel tap leaking or the float valves are leaking. I have the same bike. I took mine from the UK to poland a few years ago and things got in the way. I also have fuel in my oil. It can be one of two things
@chr11sf
Ай бұрын
👍
@xxl531
Ай бұрын
Why the hiflo parts? And not use oem
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
Customer requested aftermarket and HiFlo are very good quality.
@Mr09worthy
Ай бұрын
Hi ther 👋 I have a 04 bandit, should the choke stay where you position it on a bandit? Mine springs back to off position if you dont hold it open... wasnt sure if that's right? Cheers
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
It should stay put
@Mr09worthy
Ай бұрын
@@themobilemotorbikemechanic ah thankyou for replying 👍il have a look into it.. Love the vids 😁
@stephencroft6481
Ай бұрын
Need the tappets doing at 7,500 ?
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
Not that soon. 12k valve check required
@0zzy..
Ай бұрын
Manual says 7500
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
You are correct. I was looking at km and not miles. 🤦♂️. I’ll let the owner know
@leavemyrightsalone
Ай бұрын
Could of revved it a bit more...🤤
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
Could have…
@leavemyrightsalone
Ай бұрын
@@themobilemotorbikemechanic 😔 A thousand apologies. You're correct.
@andywrollo2915
Ай бұрын
Was going to get one of these but can't br bothered to keep fiddling with the carbs. Plus. I don't know what I'm doing.
@themobilemotorbikemechanic
Ай бұрын
You don’t need to keep fiddling with the carbs so long as you keep riding it 👍
@Jestersson
Ай бұрын
I had an 89 cbr1000f and once I’d sorted the carbs I did about 16k on that bike with zero fuel issues. Don’t let a bike with carbs put you off!
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