I'm a twelve year Chevrolet dealership veteran, I've seen hundreds of so called instructional videos, none of which hold a candle to the info and pragmatic approach put into this one. very well done sir! and yes, I'm in the process of tearing down my first XS650. THANK YOU!
I am in the middle of my first ever engine rebuild...and it happens to be an XS650.......this video (and your others) are VERY helpful. Thank you for your time and effort!
I was really hoping to see the installation of that clip on the wrist pin but it's the one on the other side away from the camera. (around 6:10) Hope I can find another view.
Great job. I just picked up my first xs650. I have been looking all over xs650.com. This video has helped a lot. I am about to tear mine down and rebuild it. Thank you.
@nightflyer12345 make sure the crank is on top dead center then make surt the mark on the cam is in the 12 oclock position then conect the chain it does not mater where the master link just where the crank is "TDC" and where the cam is "mark at 12 oclock"
1. Add oil to the pistons, gudgeon (wrist) pins, cam chain etc. You don't want any of these to chatter and scuff on first startup. More important than a torque wrench on your 6mm bolts. 2. Put some rags in the crankcases before you try to fit the circlips. 3. Have fun!
Good video, i agree with everything. The piston pin started from the opposite side makes it easier to install the pins and the clips. Putting shop rags under the rods just in case the clip falls, it wont go in the lower end. I dont use sealer on the head gasket, I prefer not to with the early 70-73 motors.
most badass idea...the popsickle stick :) just line em up and let gravity do work :) I love seeing "the original conventional ways" of doing things. GREAT JOB!
great video, very helpful for a first time xs650 builder .Lots of little tips that are often missing from the manuals. Where are your cats ? mine are always right on top of everything I work on !
You should have mentioned what method you used to clean the engine parts before commencing the rebuild and it would have been useful for you to show the surfaces you applied Honda bond, was it one or two surfaces of the components.
Personally, I put Hondabond on the upper case but you could also put it on the lower case surfaces if you chose to do it that way, but only on one of them, not both. The upper and lower cases were manufactured to very good tolerances so only a thin layer is necessary to seal.
because of the crosshatch put in the cylinder from the honing process, the rings will rotate and rotate at different speeds during engine operation, so it doesn't actually mater where you put the ring gaps, as they will just migrate after a few minutes of operation, they used to think it mattered, but we know better now
You meant to say "circlips", not "wrist pins", you already installed those perfectly, when you finally added the wrist pin retaining clips, but we knew what you meant. I assume you already had the "inner" circlips installed and used them as stops for the wrist pin install. Good thinking. Also, you might suggest making a "catcher" for those circlips to keep any ones that get away from you, from dropping into the crankcase and causing a lot of cursing and hair pulling. I use a couple of clean shop rags over the crankcase and around the rods, or some aluminum foil to do that. Just a little insurance. My old hands drop tiny stuff all the time, and I prefer to think ahead and save that headache. Also get a flexible magnet picker upper and keep it handy. Good work on your video, and keep on wrenching my friend! Have fun!
Nightflyer, what do you mean when you say at (2:05) "make sure your ring openings are on the opposite side of the pistons." Great video. Thanks for the help.
Gus Cortes what I was talking about is the ring gap locations as per the diagram in the the video where I was showing and talking about rings at the 1 minute :20 second time area it was just a reminder to postion the rings correctly
How do you sync the crank h the cam? I'm putting a motor together from scratch from a box of parts so i couldn't connect the old and new chains together. Thanks!
Cam has a mark to show relation to tdc. Crank when assembled and rotor and stator installed on outside have corresponding timing Mark's. When rotor timing mark matches with timing plate pistons are at TDC. Cam mark should be in 12 o clock postion. Timing is set.
Itse tein vuonna 1976 vastaavan remontin, nokkaketjun ohjurin kumin jouduin teettämään ja startin ratastakaan ei maahantuojalta löytynyt muuten remontti sujui hyvin ilman momenttiavaintakin,rungon myös kromautin.Pyörä näkyi olevan liikenteessä ainakin vielä vvunna 2004 ja varmaankin toimii edelleen.
what year is this motor, i am currently about to tear into my 72 xs650 and for the life of me cant find any rebuild kits let alone be able to buy it piece by piece
I have had a few bikes, dont know anything about the workings of the Engine, so i thought i would watch your videos and maybe learn some stuff. I just baught 3 bikes this year, a 2005 Honda VTX Honda 1300cc, a 1986 Honda Shadow 700cc, and a 1978 Honda Hawk. Yes i am a Honda fan. But i like any bikes.
you can buy an other cam chain guide and a couple gaskets and sump filter if it needs one. and be running again. do a compression test before pulling her apart. She might need some TLC while your in there
I'm a twelve year Chevrolet dealership veteran, I've seen hundreds of so called instructional videos, none of which hold a candle to the info and pragmatic approach put into this one. very well done sir! and yes, I'm in the process of tearing down my first XS650. THANK YOU!
I am in the middle of my first ever engine rebuild...and it happens to be an XS650.......this video (and your others) are VERY helpful. Thank you for your time and effort!
I was really hoping to see the installation of that clip on the wrist pin but it's the one on the other side away from the camera. (around 6:10) Hope I can find another view.
Cover the two “hell holes” with a rag to make certain the wrist pin keeps don’t fly down in there.
Great video, just used it as a guide to rebuilding my XS650 engine. It was a great help...thanks for taking the time to make it.
It was my pleasure
That was a really smart idea with the wrenches holding the timing chain .. Epic video thanks for sharing brother .
Great job. I just picked up my first xs650. I have been looking all over xs650.com. This video has helped a lot. I am about to tear mine down and rebuild it. Thank you.
Great video... Thanks it's very helpful for my first xs650 project❤
You're welcome I hope you build works out well for you
@nightflyer12345 make sure the crank is on top dead center then make surt the mark on the cam is in the 12 oclock position then conect the chain it does not mater where the master link just where the crank is "TDC" and where the cam is "mark at 12 oclock"
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1. Add oil to the pistons, gudgeon (wrist) pins, cam chain etc. You don't want any of these to chatter and scuff on first startup. More important than a torque wrench on your 6mm bolts.
2. Put some rags in the crankcases before you try to fit the circlips.
3. Have fun!
Good video, i agree with everything. The piston pin started from the opposite side makes it easier to install the pins and the clips. Putting shop rags under the rods just in case the clip falls, it wont go in the lower end. I dont use sealer on the head gasket, I prefer not to with the early 70-73 motors.
im here to see the cam chain master link install and you tottaly skipped that critical step
most badass idea...the popsickle stick :) just line em up and let gravity do work :) I love seeing "the original conventional ways" of doing things. GREAT JOB!
great video, very helpful for a first time xs650 builder .Lots of little tips that are often missing from the manuals.
Where are your cats ? mine are always right on top of everything I work on !
Excellent video! Thank you very much. Can not wait to get started on my xs650 project.
You should have mentioned what method you used to clean the engine parts before commencing the rebuild and it would have been useful for you to show the surfaces you applied Honda bond, was it one or two surfaces of the components.
Personally, I put Hondabond on the upper case but you could also put it on the lower case surfaces if you chose to do it that way, but only on one of them, not both. The upper and lower cases were manufactured to very good tolerances so only a thin layer is necessary to seal.
I always use assembly lube on all bearings and rod pins during assembly.
What "sealent" was used ?
Honda bond
and on what components was it used and was it on both surfaces ?
Thanks from Holland!!
your welcome
because of the crosshatch put in the cylinder from the honing process, the rings will rotate and rotate at different speeds during engine operation, so it doesn't actually mater where you put the ring gaps, as they will just migrate after a few minutes of operation, they used to think it mattered, but we know better now
A rag over the base of the cylinder will prevent the wrist pin cir clips from going into the bottom end. Nice job.
You meant to say "circlips", not "wrist pins", you already installed those perfectly, when you finally added the wrist pin retaining clips, but we knew what you meant. I assume you already had the "inner" circlips installed and used them as stops for the wrist pin install. Good thinking. Also, you might suggest making a "catcher" for those circlips to keep any ones that get away from you, from dropping into the crankcase and causing a lot of cursing and hair pulling. I use a couple of clean shop rags over the crankcase and around the rods, or some aluminum foil to do that. Just a little insurance. My old hands drop tiny stuff all the time, and I prefer to think ahead and save that headache. Also get a flexible magnet picker upper and keep it handy. Good work on your video, and keep on wrenching my friend! Have fun!
Nightflyer, what do you mean when you say at (2:05) "make sure your ring openings are on the opposite side of the pistons." Great video. Thanks for the help.
Gus Cortes what I was talking about is the ring gap locations as per the diagram in the the video where I was showing and talking about rings at the 1 minute :20 second time area it was just a reminder to postion the rings correctly
which end of the diagram is the front? The top side of the image of the bottom? thanks
I used it as the front.
But in fact it does not matter
I used it as the front.
But in fact it does not matter
How do you sync the crank h the cam? I'm putting a motor together from scratch from a box of parts so i couldn't connect the old and new chains together. Thanks!
Cam has a mark to show relation to tdc. Crank when assembled and rotor and stator installed on outside have corresponding timing Mark's. When rotor timing mark matches with timing plate pistons are at TDC. Cam mark should be in 12 o clock postion. Timing is set.
Itse tein vuonna 1976 vastaavan remontin, nokkaketjun ohjurin kumin jouduin teettämään ja startin ratastakaan ei maahantuojalta löytynyt muuten remontti sujui hyvin ilman momenttiavaintakin,rungon myös kromautin.Pyörä näkyi olevan liikenteessä ainakin vielä vvunna 2004 ja varmaankin toimii edelleen.
happy to hear that.
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what year is this motor, i am currently about to tear into my 72 xs650 and for the life of me cant find any rebuild kits let alone be able to buy it piece by piece
75 if memory serves
@@ImACarbonCopy darn trying to find a kit for 72
@@codykyriss hard engine to find parts for,have you tried Michael Morse? at www.650central.com/
Sealant on the head gasket ??? My manual says no sealant. And you use a lot of sealant it looked like.
I have had a few bikes, dont know anything about the workings of the Engine, so i thought i would watch your videos and maybe learn some stuff. I just baught 3 bikes this year, a 2005 Honda VTX Honda 1300cc, a 1986 Honda Shadow 700cc, and a 1978 Honda Hawk. Yes i am a Honda fan. But i like any bikes.
So the rotor and timing can be done after the top end assembly?
yes
yes that's correct
Nice job. Thanks for putting thi up.
Yes I used a bit. leaks suck so I use Honda bond
Educational and entertaining video too! Thank you!
Just found the dreaded black plastic shavings in my sump.....
I'm soooooooo screwed.....
you can buy an other cam chain guide and a couple gaskets and sump filter if it needs one. and be running again. do a compression test before pulling her apart. She might need some TLC while your in there
Understood. Thanks for your quick response.
I wish I had the ball to do stuff like this myself.
amigos alguien q me pueda ayudar con el manual o un video de armado de la suziqui freewin xf650p?? les agradeseria mucho
good luck on your project
assembly lube? this went together dry?
Im sorry for not showing that I'm not very good at this stuff. I used Lucas high performance assembly lube . It is simi synthetic
Lovin' the carpets! Kozy........
Doing this right now... Thanks for the video
Make sure to get the cam chain guide installed in the center of tunnel. Like show in a later video. ruclips.net/video/DlW_5Xexxe8/видео.html
Yes Sir, I join the others in say Thanks! Good Job.
not sure about that
Very helpful and well done video. Great job...!! Thank You
Great Job on this!
Thanks , good to hear that it helps. yw just have fun
This is fantastic nightflyer. My sunday just got a whole lot easier. CHeers!
You Guys are all welcome!
Thanks. Great video.
Thanks, Just have fun
@obsidianet go to my video "where the cam should be" it will show you that, your welcome
Great video. Thanks
like for the conehead reference
Very helpful
Great video. THX
your welcome go here to see how to install cam chain guide a better way ruclips.net/video/DlW_5Xexxe8/видео.htmlm4s