REBUILDING THE UK'S CHEAPEST HONDA BLACKBIRD

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In this video, I take on the challenge of rebuilding the UK's cheapest Honda Blackbird, which had covered 70,000 miles and been in an accident. Follow along as I share my progress, from cleaning and servicing the suspension to mounting the front and rear wheels and installing new brake discs, chain, and exhaust system. Despite my lack of mechanical knowledge and skills, I'm determined to bring this sorry old bike back to its former glory. Don't miss a minute of the action, and stay tuned for more updates on this exciting rebuild project.
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@paultinwell5557 Год назад

A soft face hammer is essential if you're going to beat components like that. Well worth the few quid of investment. A top tip on installing fasteners: tighten them immediately. If you don't, you WILL forget and leave something critical undone.

@stuartfrancis9182 Год назад

Get same paddack stands ❤

@nitrousninja882 Год назад

The rebuild is coming along very nicely! I don't know about lowering the big Honda, however. Every bike I've ever ridden that had been lowered had spooky handling. Believe me, the engineers at Honda knew what they were doing when they set the original ride height. Don't try to outsmart them, they had degrees in mechanical engineering and got good grades in college. They wouldn't have been hired by Honda if they hadn't. Best of luck on the conclusion of the Blackbird rebuild project!

@benlynch3783 Год назад

FYI, there is NEVER an occasion when a hammer is required to install an axle/spindle

@stevebandit1964 Год назад

Reprimanded indeed ! 😊

@postiemania Год назад

Copper Hammer if you must hammer. I wire brush and metal polish every nut and bolt when I build a bike. Looks great and everything just slides in smoothly.

@cryptic_badger795 Год назад

To fit the rear wheel, I firstly use a smaller tube to pass through that gets everything in line and then I push it out using the correct shaft and that allows me to adjust each part slightly as the shaft passes through....makes it much much easier.

@MotoGoato Год назад

Well done for saving it from falling ... must of been some straining there!! Please get yourself a nylon or wooden mallet though, much better for beating wheel axles with as they wont damage or mark the ends of the axles 😉

@mark675 Год назад

..Or knacker the threads which will make getting the nut on impossible 🙈

@thomascharnock Год назад

Mate this bike is going to look and sound absolutley sick when it's finished! You deserve it, after the work you've put in. Smash it mate!

@chrisgoes9610 Год назад

One of the things I like about this build series is the f*ckups, whenever I do DIY or auto repairs something like you are experiencing always happens. Both entertaining and real. Keep going and soak up the glory on those little wins.

@bananabrooks3836 Год назад

"The chain fitting was simple" "Has he bought a chain tool?" "A what?" "What about the linkage bearings?" "The what?" "Does he want Matt, Eggshell, Satin or Gloss?" "Use whats to hand, he doesn't know the difference." "Bearings or spacers?" "Don't worry he doesn't know.....etc" "Why is he lowering the bike" "We dont know he doesn't say, mind you he'll never know the difference!"

@BikesofRye Год назад

Who are you having a conversation with?

@bananabrooks3836 Год назад

@@BikesofRye Soichiro Honda. # "You were only waiting for this moment to arise"

@dukie1616 Год назад

Before tightening up those pinch bolts to spec you’ll want to set that front wheel to it’s natural position. Do this by tightening (one) side only of the axle pinch bolts leaving the other side free to move on the axle. Then mount the bike while holding the handlebars give a couple quick compressions of the forks, then tighten to spec. This will (set) the forks so they are parallel which will keep them from binding the wheel on the axle. I just did this with my 890R. Learned it by watching Dave Moss on RU-vid😂 He knows his suspensions. I apologize if you already know about that, just trying to help. I look so forward to your videos, especially this build. Rye this is so awesome! Thank you keep up the great work👏

@BikesofRye Год назад

Nice one Dukie 👍🏼

@LambChopRides Год назад

Great efforts Rye 👍 bit different from my setup 😂👍

@BikesofRye Год назад

I see your latest upload.... that setup is the dream! I watch with so much envy 🥺🤣

@rudebwoy8 Год назад

Keep going Rye, you’re doing really well. It’s fantastic that your being transparent in showing the build warts and all!

@zzzpip Год назад

your representing the majority of bikers out there who have limited mechanical knowledge and a working garage. Good on you for having a go and well done.

@thomascharnock Год назад

👏 Absolutely agree. Everyone starts somewhere with mechanics on bikes.

@BikesofRye Год назад

This is what is all about.... if I can do this anyone can

@benrideout9583 Год назад

What a effort mate, especially on the floor of a driveway! 👏

@martincoutts6747 Год назад

Great progress. Well done

@Tinazzzz Год назад

Love seeing the progress mate! Keep up these types of videos! Love it!!!

@eldodos83 Год назад

That's coming together lovely

@grahammorris738 Год назад

Looking awesome 👏

@MrHewy78 Год назад

Great job, 👍

@zook600 Год назад

Coming along nicely dude 👍

@sabref4i290 Год назад

Great save! Keep up the great work

@jaymotorwala6483 Год назад

Really enjoying watching the rebuild...Great content. Keep going and can't wait to see it all peice together

@Yellowsnakedesigns Год назад

Nice progression mate! Good to see you enjoying it still 🤙🏻

@craigs3598 Год назад

Can’t wait to see it finished mate!! It looking very fresh! 🏍️💨

@Pat14922 Год назад

Good progress. Nice to see things moving forward.

@bigjam8429 Год назад

Well done mate good seeing you tackle and learn about this bike

@jonhird3189 Год назад

Good progress 👏 that bike is gonna sound amazing 👏

@WysekPL Год назад

Verry nice. Every time better and better :) Good Job m8

@iainatkinson9239 Год назад

Looking excellent what a great effort hope she is going to be a keeper

@reaver69 Год назад

Props bud, love the way this is a driveway build 😎

@getupandgo764 Год назад

Great job and quality video. Well done.

@pauldavies5966 Год назад

Good work mate ,

@Vanalleswa Год назад

It's awesome to see how you give this incredible bike so much love. I own the exact same model and color. It needs some work too, but it's well worth it! Can't wait to see the rest of your progress!!

@andyrowan6992 Год назад

Legend 💪🏼 keep going, awesome job

@alexandersmith1751 Год назад

Fantastic content, keep smashing it. love watching this series!

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thanks! Appreciate your support and glad to have you

@keepitwheelz1983 Год назад

Loving this!! Amazing as usual 😜

@danielbroom9768 Год назад

Brilliant vid 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🏍🏍

@cp4512 Год назад

The bike is starting to take shape. You’re doing great 👍

@tommykarate6226 Год назад

You can't beat the feeling of a job well done , it's going to be great when you finish it , love your dog as well....cute 😀👍

@howto5368 Год назад

Well done Rye. It's coming along now. Looking forward to seeing the finished masterpiece

@MrScaramoosh Год назад

Those TITANIUM Ti GR5 FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTOR BOLTS are a one-time-only fit.I just had to remove the front wheel and replace both sides one snapped as reused, and retightened a few times. Looking Good.

@nicnak4475 Год назад

Well done mate, keep at it ! 👍

@michaelfassilis4194 Год назад

Looking really good! 👍 I'll tell you something about those heavy OEM mufflers.. the weight you're saving by changing them out is going to be missed if you plan on doing any high speed riding.. the engineers at Honda figured out that if they added weight to the rear end and distributed it evenly on both sides it would help to stabilize the entire bike at high speed runs.. and they were correct.. which is also another reason why you won't see a stabilizer up front on the neck.. it didn't need one. Keep those stock mufflers if you have them.. just in case.. you'll see what I mean when you get it on the road.. grab yourself a power commander 3 and k&n air filter to compliment those pipes 👍if you keep them on.

@hbor77 Год назад

I would stick to the OEM mufflers as I like the entire look of them

@michaelfassilis4194 Год назад

@@hbor77 no doubt about it they look true to the design of the bike 👍 I always swapped back and forth with mine depending on what kind of riding I was doing.. the stock are dangerously quiet and that's my only complaint about the entire bike.

@hbor77 Год назад

@@michaelfassilis4194 You can disconnect the cable so the valve is open all the time. It will make some more noise ;)

@michaelfassilis4194 Год назад

@@hbor77 dude.. when those secondaries kick in and open up the massive amount of intake is so overwhelming that you don't even hear the exhaust!! It's such a unique sound..

@dukie1616 Год назад

PS great save Rye by keeping that beast from falling over! All of those curls and flys at the gym came clutch😂

@BikesofRye Год назад

All those many years in the gym for that moment! The day finally came!

@browser87 Год назад

Pleased to see your progress with the Blackbird. I have a 1999 model, same colour. A worthy project indeed! Well done so far 👏

@raythorpe4838 Год назад

I love the series, pal. Keep up the good work👌💪🏍

@nickmitton7350 Год назад

Brilliant job buddy. So much satisfaction doing it yourself as well. Cant wait for first start up. 😎👍🏍

@BikesofRye Год назад

Let's hope it starts!! 🙏🏼

@andrewhartzell4792 Год назад

I'm picking up a project Blackbird in two days. You're videos are helpful.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Watch me to see what not to do 🤣

@DesmoResto Год назад

Loving your work!!👏👏

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thanks!!

@chrispeart1067 Год назад

Nice 👍

@lovecycling193 Год назад

That moment you think "Shit it's going" is often the moment that a random muscle in your body decides to let go! Well saved chap! Looking forward to seeing this completed

@paulbudford Год назад

Making good progress. Those suspension units were well worth getting rebuilt.

@ameet7749 Год назад

Wowww wowwwwww wowwwww finally 🇳🇵🇳🇵

@billf1305 Год назад

excellent keep going. Job satisfaction is a wonderful feeling.👍

@Leanintosteer Год назад

Fair Play Rye, I am looking forward to seeing your choices with what you do with the fairing I think it would be great to see this all in black. I service and maintain my Gsxr6 myself and its nice to see someone with no mechanical knowledge having a go and learning on the job. Looking forward to seeing it finished!

@stevebandit1964 Год назад

Great job so far fella, it's all a learning curve, but you'll get so much satisfaction when it's complete .. 👍

@3647Edd Год назад

I picked up a second hand rear axle bolt for my lad’s bike to make the refitting time so much easier and quicker. Pass that bolt through everything, then it’s all lined up then just knock it through with the original one. Job done. Loving the series fella, keep going 👍🍺🤟

@MindfulMotorcyclist Год назад

Loved this one, great video bud...

@BikesofRye Год назад

Appreciate that cheers

@bowches Год назад

Very interesting

@neilsmith6461 Год назад

That exhaust looks mint

@JeremiahHartmanPhotography Год назад

If you ever end up doing this again.....soaking rusty bolts/parts in white vinegar over night actually works. Never had much luck with coke...but the vinegar works definitely. However....keep in mind if the bolts/parts have any kind of coating (black oxide) it will strip that too, so you'll need to get them re-coated (or use a diy kit). Also....a 2x4 or 4x4 pieces of wood help a lot when using a trolley jack to prevent damage to the oil pan...and stabilize the bike.

@petethemod1 Год назад

She is really starting to look the part now .I bought a 2000 Blackbird myself at roughly the same time as you. Mine on the whole is a very clean and tidy, having done 24000 miles. But i am taking notes from your rebuild for future reference. Love the Black widows...

@roweyd89 Год назад

Did well to hold the bike up 👍

@AuProspecting-Scotland Год назад

it's looking good.

@ernieschatz3783 Год назад

That was my my first large displacement bike. It was hard to find aftermarket parts when it was new much less now.

@steviejinx1225 Год назад

Loving the videos and I hear ya buddy. I was fitting the new headers the other day wondering how u were getting on. Looking good.

@iandunipace Год назад

you looked exhausted after fitting it. see what i done there. it is coming on well. well done.👍

@djbennyc3382 Год назад

Man i I felt that at 5.30

@MrSimplesimon007 Год назад

Coming along nicely, you can put hours and hours in and think, it doesn't look much different, then it starts to look the part, like when I modified my bike, good job, I'd use new bolts on everything if you can buddy, looking forward to the next video 👍

@19fireblade76 Год назад

Your doing well mate keep at it 👍

@devilsreject320 Год назад

Looking good .

@alanstockley391 Год назад

Well done 👍😊

@RsiX_soundsUK Год назад

Ive got a 2001 r6 which i love ... but i want a super blackbird aswell . Pics and vids do no justice , they look so nice irl and with a good exhuast sound incredible . Hope your bike turns out well mate 👍

@BikesofRye Год назад

I agree I do think the bike looks better in person. maybe not mine though.....yet 😇

@thetwowheeledintrovert3367 Год назад

Great stuff, really enjoying your content.

@BikesofRye Год назад

These comments make it worth it

@bikegeist Год назад

Holy carp, 200+ comments! That's a hit, folks. I'm still enjoying the updates on this.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Glad to have you always

@deepestandy Год назад

Good job you’re a unit 😂. Nice work pal.

@kevin31682 Год назад

Great video I’d of give up buy now.. Keep going 👌

@TheSweetasanut Год назад

That dog was so cute

@michaelmclarney1994 Год назад

Great upload, keep going as it will be worth it in the end and I'm sure ma y of us are enjoying following your journey. If you would like a piece of advice from an older bloke; when in a position such as doing the front wheel up with everything balanced so precariously, assemble everything finger tight, then get the front wheel on tbe ground before final tightening so the bike is stable and no risk of it falling over when torquing up the front wheel. As you go on in the future, think about adding a front paddock stand that lifts from the bottom fork yolk, and other equipment to make life safer and easier. It's very expensive to go and buy all at once so I have purchased things in advance, in readiness of needing them. Birthdays and Christmas have always provided much needed tools or money towards larger, more expensive items. If you live in or near Worcester let me know as I will be upgrading my rear paddock stand soon and you are welcome to my old one.

@SaintEve1105 Год назад

Bro, I have those angled valves on my ZX14R. I swear it's my favorite mod on the bike 😂 Everything looks awesome, great work and best of luck

@charlottegrieff662 Год назад

Hat's off to you for having a go and succeeding! I've just (today) removed the front wheel on my big Z with the aim to have it repainted. I've stripped it down and I'm just researching how to remove the bearings. Then I'll get on to the rear wheel. They'll be going to BA wheels in Norwich. I'll be going for the same gold but, in a smooth gloss finish. They'll look trick when done 😀 Perhaps, I should have made a video of it for RU-vid..? 🤔 Perhaps you should invest in a headstock stand and a rear paddock stand? I took delivery of my headstock today and the bike is secure on it with full access to all the bits I want to get to. I'll also aim to service the suspension.

@peterferguson7679 Год назад

Well done fitting the rear wheel I use a long thin bar or very long screwdriver putting in the spacers use a bit of grease to hold them in place you can drive in the wheel spindle from the sprocket side lining it up bit by bit love the exhaust

@gdfggggg Год назад

Fair play my old son. The little tricks you learn on this beauty will make the next one much easier 😅 Good on you for having a go.

@BikesofRye Год назад

I might just have another project already... so I will see what I have learnt by then!

@gdfggggg Год назад

@@BikesofRye steady on, steady on 😁.

@qwertybertyqwertyber Год назад

Loves it. Keep going. Subs count is creeping up 🥳

@BikesofRye Год назад

We are getting there!

@todthehero Год назад

Leave the bolts in a tub full of vinegar, then give them a rub with scotch pad. Comes up like new 👌👍

@BikesofRye Год назад

Yeah heard about vinegar too... might try this or as others mentioned harpic

@daveshakespeare1610 Год назад

Great job. Subbed. 👍

@BikesofRye Год назад

Glad to have you!

@stephenlatchford9850 Год назад

If you want to strip rust off anything, submerge them in harpic power plus. It contains hydrochloric acid and I use it all the time now on my restoration projects. You will of course have to replate or paint your parts afterwards. Also cleans off tarnish on stainless steel header pipes when used with a brush. Great videos mate.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Few have mentioned Harpic I am tempted to try this!

@stevenhoward8792 Год назад

Good job you go to the gym ,really thought you was going to drop the bird and damage it or yourself, anyway great job and the bikes looking good now it being put back together , looking forward to the next installment. 👍

@nickclarkuk Год назад

Loving this rebuild ! The Matt Armstrong of the bike world ? 😂

@BikesofRye Год назад

Well.... I'd love that!!

@03rrrider64 Год назад

Nice catch

@DanMaintenance-fr6xe Год назад

Hi mate great video, if I could drop any tips to help first I'd say is to put some different discs on the front , ebc etc. Also invest in a 3/8 and 1/4 torque wrench. Be very careful spraying all bolts in copper grease it will not give true torque readings and most bolts won't need it. Great video all the best

@thedriverofallthings Год назад

Another great upload. Those cans are not on properly, I had the same problem with my last blackbird. I left them in the end and gave up but you should persevere, cover the parts that could scratch with masking tape while adjusting the cans and link pipes. A few tips, never pry on brake pads with a screw driver, never use a metal hammer on axles.hope this helps

@BikesofRye Год назад

To be honest I did think they were not 100%

@iantcroft Год назад

To fit the rear wheel use a long but thin piece of wood wide enough to put the wheel on then use another piece of wood to put under the thin piece of wood at the front to make a little ramp for the wheel to go up, it’s much easier. If no wood to hand, just sit behind the rear wheel then wrap your legs round the front of the wheel and push the wheel forward so it goes on the heals of your shoes, with the chain on your ankles/heels support the wheel well. Changed hundreds hundreds of tyres removing the wheel using both these methods. If you need any advice get in contact.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Thanks will try using my foot as leverage in the future

@cecilwilson5442 Год назад

Buy an abba stand and the fitting kit for the Honda and the BMW you own my wife bought mine,, brilliant for my k6gsxr and the sv1000 I just bought,,, from northern Ireland ☘️😲☘️☘️😃 enjoy your series of videos on this project

@patrickvanslambrouck8436 Год назад

Nice work, the end result will be beautiful. just like mine.😄

@ianwelch484 Год назад

The bird is coming back together nicely. Personally I would like to see if the engine would run before spending loads of money. And get your self a floor Matt to. I wish you the very best mate.

@BikesofRye Год назад

Well I am hoping it runs!! We will find out soon 😅

@aphexbubblebath Год назад

0:48 subscribed instantly

@BikesofRye Год назад

🙌🏼

@ballerblocks Год назад

To remove rust you will need baking soda and strong white vinegar from a polish shop. The mixture will foam up a bit initially but will calm down

@Life-on-120 Год назад

Please bare in mind that if you apply any sort of lubricant to the bolts your torque settings are going to be incorrect all torque settings are dry they will be under there are numerous resources online giving wet torque settings enjoying watching you have a go it’s very addictive isn’t it! I’ve been working on bike for over 40 years😅😅😅