REBUILDING MY CHEAP HONDA BLACKBIRD WITH ZERO MECHANICAL SKILLS

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In this video, I'll be taking you through the beginning stages of my Honda Blackbird rebuild project. This bike was purchased at a lower price due to its crash damage, but I'm excited to show you how I plan to restore it to its former glory. I'll be stripping down the bike, assessing the damage, and planning out the next steps in the restoration process. If you're interested in DIY motorcycle projects or looking for ways to save money on repairs, be sure to follow along with my progress.
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@MotoGoato Год назад

Nice work getting that stuck screw out .... top tip - get yourself a set of JIS Japanese standard cross head screwdrivers as the cross head screws on your Honda are JIS heads not the common phillips heads. It does make a difference, the JIS drivers are way way less likely to cam out in the heads than phillips drivers. A worthy purchase when working on Japanese bikes 😉

@nigelturner9606 Год назад

Great tip!

@karlikirk3976 Год назад

Agreed

@G58 Год назад

Great tip. But he mixed the engine oil and the coolant together…!🙄 The learning curve is going to be steep for this one.

@David-fl9iv Год назад

Yip. Defo get a set of Vessels. Don't go near a Japanese bike with a philips.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Will look into this thanks!

@nicholastaylor5677 Год назад

That wire with the LED was definitely part of an alarm/immobiliser system. Hopefully it’s been fully removed as they can be a nightmare. Good luck with the project 👍 will be following along

@spikeccx Год назад

Or scott oiler , hope for his sake its a oiler ehh . Lol

@HalfdeadRider Год назад

Definitely for an alarm, obvs been removed but left the wire there. My Y2K ZX9r still has it's factory Datatool Veto Evo Alarm and still works fine, but known others to remove them from 9 and 10r's due to annoyance and problems.

@kopasznyaku Год назад

I remember that on some Hondas of the golden era the heatsinks on the elecronics used to be insufficient for cooling in hotter climates/days. And when such a big bird clears its throat to sing, it generates a *load of heat under the fairings. As far as I can remember, it was maybe the voltage reguator, or the ignition. I don't remember precisely, but you'll find it, the attic if full of that. They used to put some extra fans (or/and a beefier passive copper PC heatsink) over there for hot summer usage. May have been a (manual) switch for such a fan, too. Such a manual swich is not an elegant solution, but can be a life saver on a mediterranean holiday in July-August. Rather put a fan with an adjustable thermostat. Or/and a quality, somewhat oversized (copper) passive heatsink (using a good amount of thermal grease for heat-disspiation, of course).

@spikeccx Год назад

@@kopasznyaku nope alarm or scott oiler

@stuartmetcalfe547 Год назад

Alarm. Seen exactly the same on couple of my Hondas from same age. Never seen a Scottoiler with an LED indicator (2 bikes with Scottoilers). Looks like it has been disconnected at battery end. Fingers crossed properly done.

@elphabama Год назад

I really do sympathise with the task that you’re undertaking. All I can say is good luck because I think you are going to need it my friend.

@andrewuk184 Год назад

For someone who, as you say, is not mechanically minded, removing that engine was a fantastic achievement. Well done!

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thank you!

@alanburns007 Год назад

It looked so good from a distance. Great to watch. Thanks

@jeffsappington9704 Год назад

Take photos with your phone to remember for reassembly. Plastic bags labeled with a marker to organize screws, etc., nitrile gloves for dirty jobs or using chemicals, Mechanic's gloves to protect your hands (The ladies don't appreciate a bloke with razor blade hands), some eye protection (yeah, we get two, but I like having binocular vision). There's all the usual suspects for loosening screws/bolts, but here's a few you may not have heard. An old machinist my dad knew used a 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF for soaking stuck threads. And I met a retired US Navy Boiler Tech that used tincture of wintergreen when one couldn't stand the odor/fumes of some of the more caustic methods. Oh, and on the wiring side, solder when you're able. Cheers and best of luck! P.S.-You may have been hacked. I got a response saying I had won a prize and to test telegram you.

@dukie1616 Год назад

Great Rye👏 That’s right just get into it, and you will have struggles at times but learn along the way and all the while documenting your trials and tribulations for all to see. Which is quite brave in its own right. Because some aren’t ready or have not the courage to take on such tasks that challenge, but in these test we ultimately grow. Thank you Rye

@BikesofRye Год назад

Yes! Thank you!

@woppy71 Год назад

You havn't done too bad there lad, condidering the tools you had :) Thanks for the upload, will be following and rooting for you :)

@danielbroom9768 Год назад

Absolutely love videos like this , people learning as they go , great job fella 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thanks 👍

@TriumphLover Год назад

You're so brave! All I can do is help with the monetary contribution(s) and keep watching and liking!

@BikesofRye Год назад

You're the best thank you always ❤

@nigelturner9606 Год назад

You think he is brave now... wait until its finished. He will have to be brave to ride that bike if it isn't perfect, it's going to try to kill him!

@petebennett7008 Год назад

Not being funny but after seeing how the engine was removed I very much doubt this bike will ever be put back in any kind of way that could be described as ‘correct’ 😮

@Markycarandbikestuff Год назад

@@petebennett7008 As much as i like the guy i'd be surprised if the bike ever sees the road again.

@petebennett7008 Год назад

@@Markycarandbikestuff I have to agree mate

@ekspatriat Год назад

Best tool of the lot??? Honda Workshop Manual. Don't get Haynes...crap.

@rustysa1389 Год назад

Awe ,u got to start somewhere bra ! Respect huge task !

@JeanRoi Год назад

Well man I wish you all the best. You’ve got a job in your hands here 😎

@mattupshall4516 Год назад

Good work! Amazing what can be achieved in the drive way! Looking forward to the next episode.

@alanbarnstable6414 Год назад

Well produced video, that motor is certainly a minger, look forward to future episodes.

@johnfletcher371 Год назад

A tip when undoing a tight bolt - place the palm of your hand on the top of the ratchet and force down as you turn. This will lessen the risk of rounding the bolt

@tevya017 Год назад

Gloves work well. Nice job.

@digger8180 Год назад

Worth saving, you will love this bike when finished.

@tommoso55 Год назад

Well done that man, love your enthusiasm 👍

@alanstockley391 Год назад

Well done to you for getting stuck in. 👍

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thanks 👍

@oliw3664 Год назад

Great stuff, I’ll be following!

@karlikirk3976 Год назад

You are going to have fun lining that up on your own.

@grahamhider3754 Год назад

Nice 1 Ryan I have rebuilt 8 bikes now. But I have a bike lift making it so much easier. ❤🏍🔧🛠

@steamjim Год назад

Good work interesting to watch - looking forward to seeing progress. Keep it up and good luck

@Jonhenrysneip Год назад

You doing a great job 👍

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thank you so much 😀

@nickmitton7350 Год назад

Well done on your first engine removal. The round unit on the side of the bike with a pipe coming out of it is the clutch slave cylinder. You can get a service kit for that once you've cleaned it up. Good luck with the rest of it. 😎👍🏍

@neilwiddison6529 Год назад

Great job mate. I am no mechanic but I love working on my bikes. Keep it up.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thanks, will do!

@davebalaam Год назад

A little trick with the exhaust manifold nuts is heat. They're designed to cope with a lot of heat so you're not going to damage them, but get a little butane/propane or MAPP gas torch on there to make the nuts expand, then they'll spin right off.

@kevinhopper5270 Год назад

seen the tools he's got ? he needs someone with a garage to borrow some otherwise he'll need to buy a chit load , I know av built umpteen bikes from scratch from CBRs to DTRs to Ninjas ,its going to cost a fortune lol I hope its for fun hehe

@HalfdeadRider Год назад

@@kevinhopper5270 If you have done umpteen bikes as you say, you know bikes can be stripped, engines rebuilt without needing too many specialised tools. Maybe a bearing/flywheel puller, valve spring compressor and not much else other than the odd small cheap tools like feeler gauges. Buy those as and when needed, then you have them for the future.

@kevinhopper5270 Год назад

@@HalfdeadRider yeah theres loads more too many to write down , i'll try watchig these vids and give as much advice as I can , 1st 1 would be get a hayes manual and read it over and over again lol

@Storm.13 Год назад

@@kevinhopper5270obviously you haven't watched any Allen Millyard vids.......he has minimal hand tools and he builds some of the most insane custom bikes on the planet.

@kevinhopper5270 Год назад

@@Storm.13 no mt av only just subscribed ,it was a video of the ghost rider that got my attention and this bike build , i'll take a look later sometime after i've caught up on a few other channels , theres too much content and i'm kinda new to youtube

@darren126 Год назад

Loving it good luck 👍

@richgixer Год назад

Fair play mate attempting to drop the engine out with no clue same as me 👏😂 looking forward to the next installment 😎👍

@Caledonia3104 Год назад

all these challenges and not one swear word uttered.....what a man... i doth my cap to you :)

@oliverlotus Год назад

You can't beat a Honda. I have a 50,000 mile, 1986 VFR750. Runs like a Rolex.

@the_grumpybiker Год назад

Nice job mate. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with it. Looking for a project myself at the moment.

@motorbikesandhacks Год назад

Nice, it has the Hel upgrade for the oil cooler liners. Save the adapters on the block.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Oh yes well noted

@bokelund9176 Год назад

Cant wait for the next vid good job

@RobPeters-Beeldighout Год назад

What a project to to outside.. great video

@iainatkinson9239 Год назад

The original fairing fasteners clean up really well by putting them into a drill spinning them up and using autosol on them and ear buds in the dimples, as a finishing touch! As for getting stuck nuts off especially exhaust studs heat and penetrating fluid is your friend, the exhaust pipes have a special metal gasket on them for going onto the headers, the airfilter looked a K&N and with the new engine change the spark plugs before fitting it's easier whilst the engine is out! respect though

@45ltr Год назад

great content and looking forward to the end result, owners clubs are usually a good place to start with helpful tips , cheers from Scotland👍

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thanks 👍

@jackwednesday Год назад

Good video, it’s good to see the process 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@banditbeggers533 Год назад

Great video mate

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thanks 👍

@LickyDischarge Год назад

Well done so far dude, very interesting video 👍🏻👍🏻

@cynthialeffler6649 Год назад

Excellent choice my brother 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thank you so much 😀

@kevinpollard1550 Год назад

Ur a credit to urself brill job love the vid

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thank you!!!

@mikekovacs8981 Год назад

Gotta admire your courage with your current level of experience. Just take your time and document everything - its do-able. Don't be the guy that gives up partway and sells a basketcase.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Won't be giving up you have my word

@Vanalleswa Год назад

i own a blackbird in mint condition.. when you got it running, it will be a dream to drive :) hope its going well!!! cheers!

@davidoram3423 Год назад

For the sake of your knuckles, you need a much better range of ratchets and extension pieces. And for goodness sake wear some gloves!!! Bearing in mind the limitations of your tools, you did very well to get it all apart!

@BikesofRye Год назад

Great point!

@Maax1200 Год назад

A good tip is to get a impact skrewdriver (dont know if thats the right englis word for it) Mutch easier to get those old JIS screws undone. Dont forget JIS bits.

@waynester71 Год назад

I’m at the deep end for sure mate.. Whenever I do something similar I put the associated bolts and screws in freezer bags with labels, so I know what is what when it comes to putting it all back together 😊 Taking stuff apart is invariably easier than putting back together.. Me: “err, I can’t remember where this part goes now” 🤔😄

@jonhird3189 Год назад

You forgot about buying the wire wool I think you left it on your head 😆 love your videos Mr rye!

@thepipesmokingbeekeeper8917 Год назад

You're a brave man

@stefantrzoska Год назад

i think you did very well for a first timer

@mikedavies5084 Год назад

Keep going ,you’ll end up with a decent bike and learn a lot as you go

@MyRandomLife247 Год назад

Not bad mate for a first timer. Cant believe you got away without snapping any of the exhaust studs!

@mmxviii4736 Год назад

This is like me trying to restore a bike :) From my recent experience of trying to remove bolts that have been in place for years!!.. Get yourself a Breaker Bar

@CalmBiker Год назад

As has already been said, JIS is your friend for screwdrivers. You can generally spot a JIS screw over a Phillips one by looking at the head. Phillips have just the cross for the screwdriver. JIS have an extra little dot imprinted. There''s a small difference in the design that means that the JIS screwdriver will cam out when there's too much pressure but the Phillips will happily chew up the screw instead. I'd recommend a service/shop manual too. I'm not a mechanic either, so the service manual is ideal for step by step assembly and disassembly information. Good luck with the rest of the job. I'm looking forward to following along.

@BigPezza Год назад

13:00 is the hydrolic clutch also get a set of JIS screw drivers someone has put that screw with a phillips and thats why you had a hard time getting it out. keep it up!

@ameet7749 Год назад

We are waiting broo 🇳🇵🇳🇵

@wallabybob3020 Год назад

Invest in a Haynes manual my friend. Worth every penny!

@BikesofRye Год назад

I actually have just received one!! Hoping for the torque settings when I build back up

@wallabybob3020 Год назад

@@BikesofRye Haynes are like ‘Motorcycle mechanics for Dummies’. They’re not brilliant, but they give you the basics and most other fixes you can find on the internet. I’ve just done a full clutch replacement on a Speed Triple. Never worked on a bike in my life and was dreading it, but it was actually quite straightforward. Do the prep work and you’ll be fine. Any bolts that don’t want to loosen, tighten them a bit first. I learnt the hard way on that one.🙄Looking forward to watching the build,👍🏻

@stuartbailey9941 Год назад

Agree with Keith, try tightening first. You can also try heat which will expand then contract the metal and help to break the bond. Just ensure there are no flammables or low melting points (plastics/connectors etc) nearby!. Interesting project. Good luck. Regards

@nigelturner9606 Год назад

Can also put a socket on it and give it a good crack with a hammer. I'd advise getting an impact wrench.

@michaelrimmer2557 Год назад

Label all connections, helps when your putting it back together.

@ioniq5125 Год назад

Well done, mate. Makes me wonder what you'll need to remove to do a valve check. Bloody hell. Looking forward to your progress on this beast of a machine!

@jackjones8552 Год назад

well done for getting stuck in!, you got lucky with the bolts (headers in particular)! guess it was built when honda still had good quality

@Thesuzzeman Год назад

For a novice that's a good start i hope it goes back together without too much hassle

@DaveSmith-hp1sw Год назад

Tbh I would be doing a basic rebuild use some rvt sceal that up and run the damaged fairings . But fair play going for the full rebuild . Brave man

@NWSTRX850 Год назад

Welcome to the world of rusty old bikes! Well done though, some really good progress 👍

@JimOutofControl Год назад

Bike nerds of a feather on RU-vid together. Great project. I’m hanging on it. Done a lot of this myself. Heaps of awesome tips in comments! Keep it up !

@paulg3012 Год назад

Nice job, been watching some wicked rebuilds on CJ Media too.

@simon2knine Год назад

The crusty thing you thought was a water pump is a leaking clutch slave cylinder. You might think about taking lots of photo of wiring harness before you start remove all the connectors. This will help when the bike goes back together.

@michaelp761 Год назад

He will need to stop the piston from pushing out , cable tie.

@MrBricey25 Год назад

Did good buddy 👍🏼

@BikesofRye Год назад

Being nice for once? 🤣

@MrBricey25 Год назад

@@BikesofRye lmfao 🤣 I thoroughly enjoyed this as you say not mechanically minded and diving it - kudos to you.- iv gotten over the RS now lol all about sharing the love 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@montypythonish Год назад

Nice start, but I think I might have put the bolts back in their captive nuts after removing the part. This way you don't have loads of loose bolts laying around and you know where each one lives. Keep it up👍

@theriggsworkshop8606 Год назад

Mate your doing a great job.. Well done... That random wire was from an alarm the bike had at some point in its life.. No big deal..

@TriumphLover Год назад

What a job! I can change the oil for ya! :D

@BikesofRye Год назад

You sure??

@TriumphLover Год назад

@@BikesofRye on 2nd thought... hahaha 😆

@nicholastaylor5677 Год назад

Also grab some JIS (Japanese industrial standard) screwdrivers, they’re not actually Philips heads on a lot of the original screws. It will help them come out a lot easier as they fit the head perfectly. Learnt my self stripping carb screws before 👍

@lukedenison9806 Год назад

Great work. Although taking something apart is one thing, putting it back together is not so easy

@davidperryman2128 Год назад

Dont forget to remove the plug leads and any wiring that is connected to the engine. Well done for having a go!!

@garyhutson6361 Год назад

Man that looks like hard work lol. So lucky with all those bolts 👍🏼 if ever need a hand on a Sunday, as that's the only day of I have. I'm only in Northampton. 👍🏼

@BikesofRye Год назад

Solid proof of Honda's reputable build quality surely

@nigelturner9606 Год назад

Itd be a great help to yourself to tag everything you take off, so you know where it goes on reassembly!

@kevmorgan6564 Год назад

If you've got nasty nuts or bolts, try a six sided socket. They grip the flats and not the corners👍

@HalfdeadRider Год назад

Stay away from 12 sided sockets anyway as much as possible too.

@barryjones8406 Год назад

Well done regards barry

@Captain-Donut Год назад

Lol….. love be all the excitement without the mountains of pain. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@paulnaylor9604 Год назад

As above an LED either connected to the alarm/immobiliser system or a deterrent connected straight to the batt, hopefully the later. Your a brave man with deep pockets i hope! Lol in all honesty I’d love to restore a bike myself but I’d have to at least be in a heated garage with a bike lift, both of which I don’t currently have. You could of bought something mint for what this will set you back I imagine 😮 but you’ll get so much more from doing it yourself 🤙🏼 see it through pal it’ll be worth it 💪🏻 Good luck

@richardday3862 Год назад

I use a length of flexible orange Calor gas hose to syphon out the fuel before removing tanks. Much easier than lifting off a full tank.

@Fieltrom Год назад

Great job you got there. Learnt something new with the Phillips not being Phillips in comments😅. Tight bolts. Let penetrative sit for a bit, use 6 side socket not multi on tight bolts. Can try hammering socket lightly while applying pressure making it a light impact to free it up. Actually trying to do it up and off then on but just to get movement only, then it should free up. after that you'll be looking for heat.... watch your angle using extensions you'll round a bolt easy but towards the end you were supporting the head to prevent it so good job.... Interesting journey to follow 😊....Heavy Diesel Mech I've never done a bike myself....