AWESOME videos - this one and the engine removal video! Thanks. You mentioned that you would have a video of re-installing the engine too. Is that a reality? At any rate, wow. great job!!!
Hey man thanks! Unfortunately, I had to sell that bike so I could pay some bills and help finance my move to Washington. So I wasn't able to do a video on the work done or getting the engine back in. If you've got questions on it though let me know... I've had the engine out a few times on the same bike for various other reasons. Bike had 78,000 miles on it when I sold it and ran beautifully.
This is agreat video, i just follow your instruction and everything goes OK. Just have a quick question... can the rear cilynder cover could be uses on tbe front?? Thanks so much for your support and Best Regards!
@@MotoMedic previous owner put forward controls on and had to modify the exhaust. He didn't have the proper hardware and didnt have gaskets on it either. So the holes are mucked but not bad enough to helicoil. Anyways I re threaded them and they look pretty good. As far as the new studs do I thread it into the stud shoulder with some loctite then torque them?
@@MotoMedic also on one of the studs there were like ten washers. When I look on parts diagrams it doesn't really do into detail on how the muffler attaches to the head from the manufacturer
Looking 4 my first bike honda 1100 are the honda vtx1300 what would be easier to maintain never worked on a motorcycle before so looking for some good information are the valves adjustments are tippets hard to do for a first timer? Those are my concerns and worries!
I need advice. 03 shadow vt1100 with a recent top overhaul would not run. I bought it and took it apart and found all things looked exceptionally good rings, cylinders, valve work. I found too many shims under the hyd lash adjusters. I removed shims to obtain at least .047 movement of the assist pins. Motor runs great but a little too much valve lash noise. My question if I remove the rocker housing (only) and add about .020 shims will the head gaskets with 200 miles need to be replaced??
Doubtful you'd have any issues with that new of a head gasket. If you have the means to replace, it can't hurt, but I don't see it having a problem. Just make sure everything is clean and spot on again when you reassemble.
I always start with OEM parts if they're available. Dealership, Parts supplier, or online. If they don't make a specific part anymore, grab the part number and paste it into ebay and see what you get. I've been able to find just about everything I've ever needed on Ebay as a last resort.
I know u don't have the bike anymore but would you know how to do the timing on this bike? Cuz I took my rear cam off to resize a strip bolt housing and I forgot to mark it
No... The frame gets in the way and doesn't have enough room to get the heads off of the threaded rods. Unfortunately you have to drop this one to get even the valve covers off almost.
If you can find a 22mm bolt that'll do it. I used an SAE bolt and a bench grinder to make my own tool. I thought I added a part that I show the tool I made but apparently I didn't!
I have the same problem but don't have the mechanical skills to repair this. Know how much I can expect to pay? I know a crap ton but figured I'd ask before I just cut my loss and junk it
There are different thicknesses. Always keep the shims that came out of each lifter recess with that lifter. If just taking the head off they'll go back where they were. If doing a completely new top end I'd recommend checking the manual on how to get them adjusted right. It can be a total pain in the rectum.
Does anyone know the part number for the cam plugs for these engines? I need to replace mine because they leak and I literally can't find them anywhere online.
Not sure what you're referring to as far as "cam plugs" but try starting here. If the bike is a 1999 like mine was this is the place to find the parts. ... or at least part numbers, if they've been discontinued. But in many cases they aren't.... and if they are at least you'll have a part number to search on Ebay where it's likely you'll find what you need. www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/motorcycle/1999/vt1100c3-ac-shadow-aero
@@MotoMedic So on these engines the cams come out of the side of the head and there's little plugs with o-rings that seal off the ends of them. They're notorious for leaking and I need to buy new ones to replace. And yes this link is exactly what I needed. It's the cam plugs for the cylinder head. Thanks!
@@12misericordia go by the book and you should be OK. It's always a little scary even for me the first time I go to start a freshly put together engine 😂
Hola amigo... Soludos desde Akumal 🤙🇲🇽. Podría ser más fácil para los dos hablar por correo electrónico. ¡Hablo muy poco español pero hago lo mejor que puedo! 1motomedic@gmail.com 👍👍 Haré lo mejor que pueda para ayudar.
Hi , need some help . I have honda shadow vt1100 85-86 , it makes a noise , something like ticking noise , i can hear it to the head cover , can somebody tell me what can i do ?
It could be many things. Valves, cam chain tensioner, or any number of things. 1100?if it's never had the valves inspected that could be a place to start. The 1100 also has been known to tick if there's too much or not enough oil. Too much oil causes bubbles which get under the lifters. But.... Without actually hearing the bike run I have no idea where you should start. My advice is to bring it to someone and have it looked at.
Moto Medic before 3 years i had the same honda shadow vt1100 , and the same problem , that time my mechanic said that hydraulic lifters are defect , so I bought this bike yesterday and ..... here is the same damn thing 😥😥😥
@@adic63 8ve already given you my best answer. I can't diagnose something I can't see. Best to take it to someone who can give it a proper diagnostic. I wish I had a better answer for you! But I would tell the same thing to someone on the phone. I'd have to see the bike.
Get OEM parts if they're available from Partzilla.com. If they're not available copy the part number and type Honda then paste that part number into eBay. May get something.
@@MotoMedic так понимаю если мотор Двигатель Honda Shadow 1100 SC32 A. C. E. SC32E-1000373 незнаю правда какой год А у меня Двигатель Honda Shadow 1100 SC39 AERO (1998год) SC39E-1000564 есть вариант что он подойдёт
