how to rebuild motorcycle shock absorbers (coil over struts) 

You are missed, come back, Ichiban Moto! #BadAss

Wondered where you'd gotten to Mr Ichiban so I decided to visit and educate myself on the spring rebuild, but I was blown-away by your hand-held customised drill-bit cum buffer and with a couple of turns it was as good as new which was amazing! I see you haven't lost your touch : ) Your stickers which must be over 10 years old and still decorate my suitcase which makes my case easy to spot on airport carousels, just returned from the Balearic Islands (Mallorca) and as my case approached me in Edinburgh airport on the carousel a guy further down the line pointed and shouted Badass!

Hope to see you upload again soon, I still check back every so often, hope all is good!

I miss some badassness

The "Dislikes" to this video are from shop mechanics that are losing money thanks to these bad-ass do-it-yourself videos :)

We need more of this

Sir David Attenborough is the voice of Nature at BBC, Ichiban Moto is the voice of Motorcycle Workmanship at RU-vid!! BAD ASS 😁

I was told by a another pro mechanic that they've started using CBD oil especially in the older type of dampers. It's supposed to make the ride much smoother, almost tranquil like.

Can't believe I've only just found this channel. Absolute gold mine of information. Bought a vintage hand drill, some assembly tape, learnt how to cut perfect circles in anything, threw out all the wrong loctite I'd be using and my power drills as well. Looking forward to making some real progress now. BTW, I could be wrong but I think you only sent Ant four stickers, no biggie ;-)

Lol Sometimes I struggle with whether or not you’re being serious, then I turn to ask Mike and he gives me the face that says, “are you seriously asking me this?” lol ❤️🤣

Miss your videos bud

Torque is set when the pencil breaks, but it must be a no.2 pencil !

Ichiban Moto, You are missed like Harambe Please come back, I can't change the CBD oil in my supercharger without you

Welcome back mate good to see another video up.

COULD THIS BE APPLIED TO MY 93 COROLLA? IT HAS TAPE CASSETTE

Yaaay!! Ichiban-San is back !! Have already liked this video, now looking forward to watching it !

Thank you for returning Mr Ichiban...we love you and all your expert advice, all the way from South Africa!

Badass! I've just rebuilt the twin damper bias rotary shockulator on my 88 ZX-10 using your helpful guide. Rides like a rodeo bull on tramadol now!

Oh man, I coulda used this a month ago... I messed up so bad... at least I got the high schoolers down the road to fix mine for me. 😁 Glad to have ya back!

I'm glad you're back!

OMG i just saw you subscribed to me which makes me SO HAPPY because I have been subscribed to you and watching your videos for literal YEARS. (5 years at least). Your videos helped me in the process of building my first bike-- ducati monster 750. Thank you for all you do!!

Wooo! Yes my man is back once again!

Just asking my buddy where you had got to - and here you are back again! More golden advice :) The tank mount grommet used as the new seal was delightful!

Welcome back master you've been missed ❤️

Great video, as per factory spec, rebuilt my bandit hagon shock using this method but used cod liver oil instead, man it's like new again, saved me a fortune, thanks Itchi, we're not worthy.

I think Ichiban was the guy who did all the maintenance on the '78 XL125 I bought from the 15 year old kid down the street. BAD ASS. 👍

The best thing about your videos, is that youtube now recommends me 'legit' motorcycle repair videos. Thinking about the youtube algotrithm recognizing your videos as legit repair videos makes my day.

Back with another Bad ass video, thank you, your experience makes this look so easy! Off out to sort my Kamahonda 1100 cc single out this afternoon! You rock Ichiban!

Glad you're back. Missed the videos. Hope all is well

Good stuff, thank you sir! You always offer to us amateur mechanics a wealth of mechanical badasserie !

Great video with clear and calm instruction. You have provided me with the ingredients and comfortable confidence to undergo the same overhaul of my Yamaha Virago XV750 rear shock absorbers. All part of my full restoration. Thank you sir.

YES! Its like an old highschool friend just showed up on my doorstep! Missed ya buddy! 😆

So glad to hear you are still making videos. I really miss your parodies. You give us all the opportunity to laugh, and that is a great gift. I hope you are well Brother. Have a merry Christmas.

Baddd Assss. Great video. I got a 79 cb750 restoration project. I am gonna try this out. The tiny funnel was the best workshop tool I have ever seen. THANKS

great work! Will service my shocks tomorrow with the new skills learned!

Yes! You’re back! ❤️

Hey man, Is everything alright? It's been a year since you uploaded.

Just came across this video and I have to agree with someone elses comment you are the David Attenborough narrator on motorcycles and very informative. I have now subscribed to your channel.

Konnichiwa Ichiban ! Nice to see you back giving sound advice LOL

Righto, thanks for the info, I'll give this a ago! Surprising the shocks on the bike I am working on either haven't started leaking, or have leaking what oil they had decades ago, I just needed to figure out how to disassemble so I can clean up the spring and shock body of rust. Thanks!

Truly Badass Badassnes!!!!! I’m shocked this video didn’t get published in spring.

I missed you so much! Glad you are back!

Where have you been? Miss you expert lessons!

I'm Sick and Tired of these RU-vid videos Where Everyone knows EVERYTHING..... That's Why I come Here to ICHIBAN.... This Guy is the most informative and Honest. He Puts All the other Motorcycle Channels to Shame...Even HARLEY DAVIDSON.....The one thing that has really helped me the most and I couldn't find any Information anywhere was on POLARITY GREASE.... My Volt Range has jumped up Considerably and the Power my Produces is just unbelievable....Take my Word on it.

I have learned so much from this channel. Thanks Ichiban Moto

took me a few seconds before I realized it was a joke ! Well done !

Thank you now I’ll rebuild my shocks tomorrow thanks for walking us through it

Ichy my project has been on hold 2 years, need more tutorials. In the words of your great leader "C'mon man!"

Good to see or hear you again, LOL, Hope you and your family are doing well!!

Glad you are back!!!

Ichiban tutorials are the best! Badass!

Good to see you back. Badass!

This was not just bad ass, it was freakin bad ass awesome. You are so talented!

We miss you.

You did an awesome job on the rebuild! 👍

I used to always watch and get a good laugh. Wish you still uploaded.

love that word ''BADASS''

Bad ass! I need to do the shocks on my John Deere Cyclone. They too are the skookum black bodied, high pressure, nitrogen filled type. I was a little apprehensive until I saw this quick tutorial.

always a pleasure watching your videos. nicholas greece.

My friend. I was thinking that I should come over and thank you for all you do. You are an amazing creator. You deserve all of the cudos that you are given. I look forward to new content. You are truly the #1 BAD ASS!!!!! Your biggest fan!!! Flippin Moose

I love how Allen Millyard has your stickers in his workshop

Awesome video man, been looking for my sportster on this topic gonna help a lot

Ichiban, there is a serious need for your 5 out of 5 videos in a time of crisis like now! I am sure that a new bad ass video from you will heal all the broken souls out there!

4:29 - Man, that hi-tech polishing tool gets me every time, especially the sound it makes as it is being spun! =)

I appreciate your humor, great video.

My shocks work like a charm. Thanks for the info

I dont see your videos now. Your videos are very informative and good ones. Please do make more videos and post on your channel.

Awesome instructional video man, really loved the professional tools that you employed, they're fantastic quality items. 🤠👍👍👍

Ichiban Moto we miss you!!

Hey great video man. It’s going to help me completely to get mine on my xv700 in better shape

That was a bad ass rebuild!

the only relevant motorcycle channel. bless

Nice tutorial sir i learned a lot

nice to see your amazing videos again. Greetings from brazilian fan

Merry Christmas Ichiban!

woooo nice to see you back!

Just in time for my cagiva stx 125.... Thanks pal

i miss your great tortillas abuot badass bike repairs. please make more. happy holiday's Ichiban Moto

I like how its never 5 stickers

I miss you and your humour this was awesome 😍

You sir are a magician ... such quick hands ...

I also need a tiny funnel and oil can ❤️

Whoah! Welcome back dude!!! Kick-Ass video :D

Lol, this channel is bad ass! I found your stuff looking at pipe wrap videos. Must be tired (that’s my story anyway) didn’t realize the parody until reading comments. Good stuff 👍🏽

Great watching a master at work. Very Zen. Think I have the same Loctite in my stationery cupboard. It's the best.

You are a legend. Subscribed.

Awesome video! I just had my shock rebuilt on my '19 strom 1000 and just under 2000 miles on it I have a bad oil leak. I did hit a curb when goofing off in a parking lot and bottomed it out. Could have have damaged my shock beyond repair or do you think it's just a seal? I curbed it before a 1200 mile round trip and discovered the leak when I got back.

When I first came to this channel I thought you were being serious for about the first 2 videos then I caught on to the jokes. I love this channel so much where have you gone... Make More Videos!!!!

We miss you ichiban

your channel is pretty cool- good info here

Badass! More videos please!

Hello Ichiban, so pleased to see the video

Hey, Ichiban!... Where you been man!?... Great to see a new video from you, keep 'em coming 👍🏼😎

Trade secrets galore, this is the channel Clymer and Haynes don't want us to know about ;)

Very helpful information..Thanks buddy for the tutorial.

Bad ass! Awesome dude.

Welcome back! Badass!!!!

Nothing to dislike here guys great video. Very informative. New sub

Absolutely awesome 👍

Just orderded my Bike Floss and White Loctite....thanks!