For the in-depth article version of Ari's inspection checklist, and more of the best in moto, head over to RevZilla's Common Tread online magazine: rvz.la/3cOhfyf
If you're reading this Ari, it's good to see how great you healed from that crazy accident you had with the fireworks... Also glad you're part of the Zilla team now!
The fact that Zack and Ari are back on RUclips and with RevZilla makes my heart go pitter-patter. Two buds, motorcycles, awesome content...can't wait for what's to come in the future.
Good to see you back on RUclips Ari, we missed you!! I believe that also wheel bearings are worth a check. Looking for strange noises and side to side play on the wheels is key for safety, especially on older machines. Thank you for this list, we are looking forward to the next video!! EDIT: grammar
You can't really adequately inspect the tires when the bike is in a wheel chock. You need to use front and rear paddock stands and lift the bike so you can rotate the wheels. That also makes cleaning the wheels easier.
In a properly working cooling system, coolant loss is due to the coolant vaporizing, and escaping through the joints in the hoses. I use a fine toothed stainless steel hair comb to straighten the cooling fins on the radiator. This also works on HVAC systems.
Glad you and Zack found a home it’s just not been the same for motorcycle videos in North America for a year!!! Glad I never spent a dollar on Motortrend!!! Be safe there Ari !!!!
You can always use the free trial and just watch all of their content now that's it's over. That's what I did. I ended up paying for a month to watch some Roadkill, Engine Masters and Dirt Every Day. They have good content. Don't hate them for trying to get some return on their investment.
I'd like to see a video on the need for chain lubing. Since modern chains all have O- or X-rings that permanently seal in the lubricant that is required for the chain stay flexible, applying lubricant externally could be regarded as unnecessary. The main focus on chain maintenance should therefore be in making sure the sealed nitrile rings stay pliable and are protected from the elements. That leads me to believe that cleaning the chain should be done as carefully as possible, using a soft toothbrush instead of a hard bristled "chain brush" usually recommended, using kerosene instead of water to keep the rubber from drying out, then applying a corrosion protection that also conditions the rubber, such as ACF-50 or teflon-based dry lube, to make sure the chain is as dry as possible so road grime won't stick to it easily. Applying sticky "chain lubricants" may have the opposite effect by attracting dirt that in turn may damage the rubber rings. Then again, there's an adventure rider out there who experimented with frequently lubing and not lubing his chain at all. It made no difference in the end. The chain always lasted around the same distance. See here: ruclips.net/video/J9JpN1F6QFo/видео.html
Almost a year later, I just did most of these things cleaning my bike up and re-lubing things after I've been riding it all winter (in the PNW). It's super easy to put off all sorts of maintenance during the rainy winters here, and it feels great to get my bike cleaned up and back in shape for the springtime!
And the click will be louder the older your rotors are. My old rotors with 50k miles made a distinct click, put new rotors on and cannot hear any clicking now. The play of the new rivets is minimal.
I just gave my z900 a major wash, wax and rust protection .. and took the front sprocket cover off for the first time , damn nasty .. got rid of all that gunk! :D now the chain is nice and lubed
I like that most of these checks can be done with no tools. Two things increasing my risk factor when riding are being broke not being able to afford tools or parts and being a noob. I had a 1973 kawasaki 100 when I was a kid so I learned a bike on dirt. Riding in traffic and maintaining my bike are still things I gotta learn.
I like it. You forgot to mention rotating the air in your tires. Always a good final check after everything else checks out.... Thanks for a good 19 pointer.
I mean like this is one of the best videos of all time, the man has for sure literally saved lives, money, time, and hella more. Even when you already know something, hearing it in context and being reminded of the why is beyond helpful, For real, thanks Ari and RevZilla
Awesome work as always! Over lockdown here I found some fine rust particles in the fuel pump. I cleaned that out and have kept it going but have ordered a new one. 6 weeks from Japan 😳. Replaced the filter too. And drained and rinsed the fuel tank. Found some bits of rust. Could be coming from the fuel cap or top of the inside of the tank. Next step a bore scope. I can now field strip my tank and pump blindfolded in the dark. So that’s a bonus skill.
9:15 I think you would Just smile looking at mine, bc i Just finished a 30 minute chain/sprocket cleaning marathon:D Its outshine the Sun itself, and the rear sprocket looks like a polished shuriken
I'll start watching more RevZilla content if Ari is a part of the team now!... But really, he and Zach just need their own, independent show. Love that he sounds like an authentic/honest human instead of like a scripted news reporter or something. Weird example, but you know what I mean.
Very happy to watch you back at youtube. Been a fan since On two wheels days.. Hope after all this pandemic is over, we would have a chance to watch you do more interesting stuffs like building and racing small sportbike like you used to back then
Ari! Whatup, dude! As you can see by the responses, you two were definitely missed. It's great to see you back in action, man. This partnership you and Zack have with the Revzilla crew is an excellent match. The future looks a lot brighter now. Very much looking forward to more features.
can you please do a video on the grey 2stroke ...you coming back to youtube is the best thing in this lockdown period. been a fan since the MC garage days. i like to wrench it myself as i like to be sure that everything is upto my specifications
Coolant generally doesn't 'disappear' if there is no leak or it hasn't be blown out of the overflow it may be leaking into the cylinder if you have a large loss of coolant if you have very small loss it may just overflow or a theory I just had it may be the water in the mix evaporating out of the mix as the bike gets to hot or something. Which means you should check the ratio of coolant to water not just put coolant in the bike thou it'll be fine
Ari what to do if you cant tighten the chain and How to know when to change the whole chain and sprockets? Is shortening the chain links good thing to do if it cant be tighten further? Next episode explain the chain in detail.
Thanks for this new episode of maintenance tips Ari! One topic I would like to see you cover is all the lubing points on the bike, and what lube to use were (convention lube, grease, lithium soap, copper grease etc). I get the feeling guys at workshop will just laugh at you when you ask how and when to lubricate secondary parts, and they never seem to do so during maintenance (Side-Stand, levers, swingarm etc). What's your opinion on that matter and how do you proceed?
So I recently did a short vid on my IG feed about that and got some great feedback from a few people. One person recommend Wurth HHS for pivot points and a woman I know, who was a mechanic for the Coast Guard for years, swears by a marine chemical called LPS Corrosion Block. Both are said to be adhesive high-pressure lubes that work well for sidestands, footpegs, lever pivots, etc.
One thing that is often overlooked when buying an older bike , are the wire spokes. I had a really bad wreck when I tried to take a curve on the road 20 mpg faster than the limit. My wheel flexed ,and skipped me off the road! Ouch!
For the in-depth article version of Ari's inspection checklist, and more of the best in moto, head over to RevZilla's Common Tread online magazine: rvz.la/3cOhfyf
Mahalo brah
RevZilla any chance of doing Quick Shift v/s Slipper Clutch video?
Is this Zack's bike???
I miss this dude on MC Garage. When I was first learning about motorcycles and stuff, he taught me a lot when I bought my first RC390
Same for me!
Glad I was able to help ya out with your RC. We'll have another in-depth Garage-style show on this channel soon!
MCG has gone bland without Ari
All of these responses nailed it. Like that Ari not only knows how to adjust valve specs but can set lap times right after doing it.
That RC390 left you stranded a few times, didn't it? Admit the troof!
"if you're wondering who I am"
Ari, you're too humble.
Love this guy! Since Motorcyclist Magazine days
since ari's dreads!
@@RKLorenzo HA! I remember the dreads!
I'm so glad to see Ari again. Great guy when he was at MCM and it's great that he is at RevZilla now.
I'm just finding out he's at revzilla
Is he for the long run? They were running a bike show on a streaming service i couldnt remember the name of
@@esatd34 He said that there will be more videos with him. Hope it is long term...
Me too.
It's good to see Ari again, it's also good to see he's healed up nicely after the rocket incident.
Thanks! I'm glad I'm not too mangled for video ;)
Dude, it's so good to see you and Zach again!! You were missed!!!
Glad to be back!
@@AriH211
If you're reading this Ari, it's good to see how great you healed from that crazy accident you had with the fireworks... Also glad you're part of the Zilla team now!
Holy moly. A crash course in total motorcycle maintenance. Ari is a legend with that amount of knowledge
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I love that all of us are in a learning process. I'm sure Ari rethinks his criteria given his latest video about tire aging!
Miss you man ..long time .happy to see you again
Thanks!
More Ari! We've missed him!
Told ya Motortrend was going to dump you two years ago. Luckily, you can always can always get a job from Revzilla friends. Lucky to you two. 😂😂😂
Hope to see more Ari videos. He's been my go-to for motorcycle info when he worked for MC garage.
Finally can see ari again.
The fact that Zack and Ari are back on RUclips and with RevZilla makes my heart go pitter-patter. Two buds, motorcycles, awesome content...can't wait for what's to come in the future.
Good to see you back on RUclips Ari, we missed you!!
I believe that also wheel bearings are worth a check. Looking for strange noises and side to side play on the wheels is key for safety, especially on older machines.
Thank you for this list, we are looking forward to the next video!!
EDIT: grammar
You can't really adequately inspect the tires when the bike is in a wheel chock. You need to use front and rear paddock stands and lift the bike so you can rotate the wheels. That also makes cleaning the wheels easier.
I've been riding and working on my bikes for over 50 years, but always learn something new watching Ari, great tech!
In a properly working cooling system, coolant loss is due to the coolant vaporizing, and escaping through the joints in the hoses. I use a fine toothed stainless steel hair comb to straighten the cooling fins on the radiator. This also works on HVAC systems.
Ohh that's actually a great idea. I'm glad I found your comment!
Glad you and Zack found a home it’s just not been the same for motorcycle videos in North America for a year!!! Glad I never spent a dollar on Motortrend!!! Be safe there Ari !!!!
MToD is a good streaming service. It's cheap and there's tons of racing to watch
You can always use the free trial and just watch all of their content now that's it's over. That's what I did.
I ended up paying for a month to watch some Roadkill, Engine Masters and Dirt Every Day.
They have good content. Don't hate them for trying to get some return on their investment.
Zack and Ari. Both rock together, neither alone.
The perfect guy for the perfect channel
First I've seen of Ari in a while, glad to see he's healed nicely from those fireworks
I'd like to see a video on the need for chain lubing. Since modern chains all have O- or X-rings that permanently seal in the lubricant that is required for the chain stay flexible, applying lubricant externally could be regarded as unnecessary.
The main focus on chain maintenance should therefore be in making sure the sealed nitrile rings stay pliable and are protected from the elements. That leads me to believe that cleaning the chain should be done as carefully as possible, using a soft toothbrush instead of a hard bristled "chain brush" usually recommended, using kerosene instead of water to keep the rubber from drying out, then applying a corrosion protection that also conditions the rubber, such as ACF-50 or teflon-based dry lube, to make sure the chain is as dry as possible so road grime won't stick to it easily.
Applying sticky "chain lubricants" may have the opposite effect by attracting dirt that in turn may damage the rubber rings.
Then again, there's an adventure rider out there who experimented with frequently lubing and not lubing his chain at all. It made no difference in the end. The chain always lasted around the same distance. See here: ruclips.net/video/J9JpN1F6QFo/видео.html
You and Zac are with RevZilla now? Thank God can't wait to see more of you guys
This guy is my mentor when it comes to Motorcycle Maintenance and Repairs
Good to see you back Ari, learned a lot from your MC Garage videos. Keep coming with good content videos like always. Cheers
A new job at Revzilla!?
Nice to see him again!
Yep! Zack, Spenser and I joined the ZLA team and we'll be their West-Cost media branch. Stoked!
Almost a year later, I just did most of these things cleaning my bike up and re-lubing things after I've been riding it all winter (in the PNW). It's super easy to put off all sorts of maintenance during the rainy winters here, and it feels great to get my bike cleaned up and back in shape for the springtime!
Awesome inspection guide, I've definitely got some things to go through
So good to see Ari again. MC garage was never the same after he left.
These size 11 shoes and size M t-shirt are evidently hard to fill, lol
If you have floating front brake rotors, you will hear a little click when you do the fork bounce test. It's totally normal.
Yup, I'd mentioned that in the original recording but it got cut out. Good tip!
And the click will be louder the older your rotors are. My old rotors with 50k miles made a distinct click, put new rotors on and cannot hear any clicking now. The play of the new rivets is minimal.
And a bigger clunk could be your brake pads inside your calipers which is also normal.
I just gave my z900 a major wash, wax and rust protection .. and took the front sprocket cover off for the first time , damn nasty .. got rid of all that gunk! :D now the chain is nice and lubed
Nice! Pretty satisfying to get all that crud out from behind the sprocket cover, right?
@@AriH211 yah! Bike is alomst 2 years old and have 22500 km on it.. Pretty surprised how much gunk there was 😆
This video is also super useful if you want to buy a used motorcycle.
Keep it up, Ari!
Ari's we need mc garage and you did it the best. Stay healthy and safe.
Honestly this video has probably saved many lives
I like that most of these checks can be done with no tools. Two things increasing my risk factor when riding are being broke not being able to afford tools or parts and being a noob. I had a 1973 kawasaki 100 when I was a kid so I learned a bike on dirt. Riding in traffic and maintaining my bike are still things I gotta learn.
I'm totally sharing this with my BRC1 students.
I like it. You forgot to mention rotating the air in your tires. Always a good final check after everything else checks out.... Thanks for a good 19 pointer.
I mean like this is one of the best videos of all time, the man has for sure literally saved lives, money, time, and hella more. Even when you already know something, hearing it in context and being reminded of the why is beyond helpful, For real, thanks Ari and RevZilla
THAT 2stroke in front looks amazing bro 🫶🏾🙏🏾
Awesome work as always!
Over lockdown here I found some fine rust particles in the fuel pump. I cleaned that out and have kept it going but have ordered a new one. 6 weeks from Japan 😳. Replaced the filter too. And drained and rinsed the fuel tank. Found some bits of rust. Could be coming from the fuel cap or top of the inside of the tank. Next step a bore scope. I can now field strip my tank and pump blindfolded in the dark. So that’s a bonus skill.
9:15
I think you would Just smile looking at mine, bc i Just finished a 30 minute chain/sprocket cleaning marathon:D
Its outshine the Sun itself, and the rear sprocket looks like a polished shuriken
So glad you are back! We lost track on you two!!! With that attitude and those vibes you will get tons of people subbing!!!
Good to see you again, Ari!
This guy's MC Garage videos have saved me close to a couple of thousand dollars that I would have spent at a motorcycle mechanic. Thanks Ari!
That's so great to hear! Happy to have helped ya. I hope you funneled that cash back into riding!
Maaan, I'm your follower since mc garage. Learned alot from you,man.
Godbless you more and more power.
Well done... but... you ignored the brake discs. Esp on KTM you have to check the Floater, they loosen over time.
Ari I missed you and Zac so much. Love to see you again on RUclips
Learning a lot from mc garage for my duke390，and now find you again，thx a lot Ari.
These videos are the best. Know your bike and your bike will take care of you. Check it like it's a fighter jet.
I'd say this is the best in depth maintenance vid, so many things in the one check list 😁
Your videos keep inspiring me to do more of my bike maintenance myself man.. thank you.
Thanx man! Tomorrow I'm gonna buy my first motorcycle! So you really helped me out here
Love seeing Ari back on RUclips!!!! Alway great videos and information!!!!!!!!!!!
We want more of you Ari!
Miss u for such a long time dude. Sooo glad u r back no matter which channel. Cheer up!
im glad to see you dude. thanks god your face is recovered well
Great seeing you again, Ari from MC Garage.
You should've said I'm back with that terminator opening!!! Thanks for coming back!! Something good during these crazy times!!
Awesome. Good to see you again Ari
I'll start watching more RevZilla content if Ari is a part of the team now!... But really, he and Zach just need their own, independent show. Love that he sounds like an authentic/honest human instead of like a scripted news reporter or something. Weird example, but you know what I mean.
Very happy to watch you back at youtube. Been a fan since On two wheels days..
Hope after all this pandemic is over, we would have a chance to watch you do more interesting stuffs like building and racing small sportbike like you used to back then
Ari riding the same bike as me makes me happy🤗 The KTM 950 SM is a hoot💪😎
Glad you are well, and back. Glad I found this.
Ari! Whatup, dude! As you can see by the responses, you two were definitely missed. It's great to see you back in action, man. This partnership you and Zack have with the Revzilla crew is an excellent match. The future looks a lot brighter now. Very much looking forward to more features.
Heya Dennis, thanks for the warm welcome back!
Great to have you back bro, you’ve been missed!
Ari is my spirit animal
its great to see Ari again !!
Ari's first item on his list should be the dreadlocks!!!!
YEAH BABY!
#aribringbackthedreads!
can you please do a video on the grey 2stroke ...you coming back to youtube is the best thing in this lockdown period. been a fan since the MC garage days. i like to wrench it myself as i like to be sure that everything is upto my specifications
good to see you ari
God, it's good to see you and Zac again.
Our hero is back!
Ari is back!!!
Nice to see you Ari...
Miss ur videos on mc channel u have taught me a lot. I remember my first super bike videos of u n zack lov n respect for both
Ari your are the best.... Revzilla should let you do more videos...
Good video! I like the flat head and rad fin tip!
See Ari on the video...
Subscribe immediately.
Dude, we missed you and Zack.
Welcome back.
Thanks for the warm welcome (back).
Coolant generally doesn't 'disappear' if there is no leak or it hasn't be blown out of the overflow it may be leaking into the cylinder if you have a large loss of coolant if you have very small loss it may just overflow or a theory I just had it may be the water in the mix evaporating out of the mix as the bike gets to hot or something. Which means you should check the ratio of coolant to water not just put coolant in the bike thou it'll be fine
Thought I would never see this guy after his fireworks accident, glad he is back and doing good.
Ari what to do if you cant tighten the chain and How to know when to change the whole chain and sprockets? Is shortening the chain links good thing to do if it cant be tighten further?
Next episode explain the chain in detail.
Great to see you Ari!!! Love your sunday q&a's and it's great to see you again on youtube.
Thanks! Expect to see some of the Q&A topics covered in long-format vids. It's such a great source of topics ideas.
Ari is back ! Missed your videos bud !
Finally Ari and Zack are back
Do a video about changing brakes/brake fluid! I know it's not MC garage but i'm glad your garage tips are back in some way.
Good to see you Arai
Finally ari is back
This Man is the very best! Thank you!
Ari, you beautiful once dreaded dude! Great to see you back on the tube!
Haha, thanks blah blah!
I hope you'll be back with technical videos. They were so clear!
I will! we're very much looking forward to getting back to some solid how-to content.
Thanks for this new episode of maintenance tips Ari!
One topic I would like to see you cover is all the lubing points on the bike, and what lube to use were (convention lube, grease, lithium soap, copper grease etc). I get the feeling guys at workshop will just laugh at you when you ask how and when to lubricate secondary parts, and they never seem to do so during maintenance (Side-Stand, levers, swingarm etc). What's your opinion on that matter and how do you proceed?
So I recently did a short vid on my IG feed about that and got some great feedback from a few people. One person recommend Wurth HHS for pivot points and a woman I know, who was a mechanic for the Coast Guard for years, swears by a marine chemical called LPS Corrosion Block. Both are said to be adhesive high-pressure lubes that work well for sidestands, footpegs, lever pivots, etc.
Good to see u back!!!!
Awesome video, Ari. This will be a good checklist for me to follow. Thank you.
Great vid Ari good to see you doing ur stuff 👍
Thanks Andy.
Yes, do more Ari.
One thing that is often overlooked when buying an older bike , are the wire spokes. I had a really bad wreck when I tried to take a curve on the road 20 mpg faster than the limit. My wheel flexed ,and skipped me off the road! Ouch!
I love your video, I’ve learned so much from them. I would like to see something about the maintenance of the throttle cable. Thank you.