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I appreciate how you are teaching your son the correct way by not only pointing out inefficiency but also providing a more effective method.
“He has a real job so he doesn’t have time to get it going” 😂😂
I kept talking to my screen and saying that the carb slide may be gummy and adding to the lethargic throttle return, but you just couldn't hear me.
It's always fun to get the bikes going and put the puzzle together. Then you get to see, hear, and feel the rewards (usually). Be safe and have fun.
I can't get enough of Cody interacting with Jack. That's beautiful. Oh, and of course the Loctite gag.
My grandpa and I are fixing up a 93’ Yamaha RT180 and this video is giving me a lot of tips on fixing up the bike, the clutch is rusted, the brakes don’t work, there’s varnish in the tank and this video is very helpful
The videos with Jack are great. He has a perfect amount of sarcasm and work ethic.
+Wranglerstar You're being your brother's keeper taking care of your friend's bike. More people should do the same, and hopefully, your video/example(s) will inspire others to do the same. Just wanted to let you know what actions you take like the before mentioned are what make me and I'm sure others loyal subscribes. I know I'm just some random guy and you'll continue doing what you feel is right regardless of my opinion, still, these actions are noticed and give me hope for Humanity. Thanks you Wranglerstar.
Thank you Drake,
@@wranglerstar Great vid sir, good interaction with your boy. Did you get the XR going, is there a second hi on it.
Psht, Aussie motorcycle rules; sticky throttle? Cruise control!
I'm Australian and most semi-serious riders have very well-maintained bikes.
Bra you read my mind
Hello, been a long time but I really enjoy bringing back many CL finds. Latest project is 96 Gravely walk behind tractor/snowblower. What a monster. Proud to say it's working well after new safety switch. Can't wait for the second part to this...Hey I'm a grandpa...It's what we do!
Wait!!! I just did a 100% frame off restoration on a 96 xr 400 that was sitting for 10yrs. It's not the throttle cables! Dont buy new ones!!! The carb is varnshed. The slide is hanging in the throat!!! I just went thru this last year! Pull the carb, tear it down completely. The only way I got mine clear deep inside was boiling in lemon juice for a few hrs! I soaked in chem can carb cleaner bucket for a week and that did not work. Save yourself some headaches and buy a Minkuni pumper carb now and you won't pull carb 10 times!
Sounds sensible
A fellow could just remove the throttle valve from the carb and check the action easily enough by cranking the grip and releasing... no ?
i bed to differ yours may have been that issue but mine has the same problem and i replaced the cable and bam problem was fixed
Slugger that 96 probaly should be run on alcohol free fuel too right.
I was about to say the same thing however he should be able to just thoroughly clean the carb and itll be fine.
What a great friend Jeramy has in you Cody, especially not concerned about the logistics, just that he is safe.
GREAT STUFF!!! Brings back good memories.I had a 1999 XR250 from 2001 -2015 never let me down.My boys and myself have done 2 complete frame off restorations on a XR200 and YZ85.We are now working on frame off number 3, a 1994 KDX200.It is an excellent learning tool.We bought the KDX for $200 and will end up with around $1200 -$1500 when we are done.It will be better than new we are replacing and cleaning everything.You andJack should consider a project bike.
Don’t leave us hanging with the follow up vid, I really enjoy these wrenching/riding vids.
keep the attachment points for the clutch and brake handles on the handle bars a little bit loose, so if you fall they will not break but just pivot around the handle bar. I do this on mine and never have any issues. Also makes adjusting the position really easy for when other people rid your bike
Hey I just wrote this too. Great minds I guess.
My dad has a 1983 Honda four stroke. He's the third owner and the thing shows no signs of stopping.
Love Jack’s sarcastic dry sense of humor.
I used to use a shot of hairspray to 'lube' the handle bar before replacing a grip. Makes the grip go on easy and gives a slight tacky to it after it dries in place.
Then the next time it's easier to remove because there is no glue!
Pretty cool to see people putting some love into these old workhorses. I wouldn’t ever suggest running those cut down levers though. That thick ball at the end prevents them from stabbing you in a crash. They sell short levers if you don’t like the feel. And I agree with the comments on the carb. Should clean the carb and see how she does. I’d disconnect the cables from the throttle body and carb to see if they are binding or the return is bad. Keep up the good work, and enjoy riding with the family!
Hey Star, a quick advice, before trying to fix a bike you need to clean it first,
I think it’s great that you have gotten back into riding and creating videos on this subject ... It’s lit a fire in me because I have rode most of my life and now my son and I are enjoying riding together. Keep up the great videos
Before you get too carried away swapping cables, have you double checked what the routing is? Shouldn't change the throttle setting when turning the bars.
Quick, cheap tip for lever perches on kids bikes. Add a wrap or two of teflon tape around the bar underneath the clamping section, and then snug up the bolts equally just enough to allow them to rotate up when they crash. This has saved many levers on my 10 year olds bike. Keep up the great vids, love em'!
Remember to crash to the other side next time.
Way to go teaching your kid how to wrench. More dad's need to do this. Mine did, and I'm super grateful!
Loctite keeps me "locked" onto these videos. :)
I’m glad you guys got into dirt bikes I have been riding for 9 years since age 3 and it’s a good way to father-son bonding
Don't forget that busted clutch side fork seal. Great video, sure would like to see more videos of fathers teaching their sons useful skills. My Uncle (my wonderful Father isn't knowledgeable in these skills) was the person in my life to teach me all these things and I am forever grateful. I went to Parochial school from 1st - 12th grade there wasn't a shop or mechanics course offered.
However this got me thinking, my Father was not able to teach me these things so he made sure to find someone who could. Would be wonderful if there was a workshop that would at least teach basics to young men and women who are interested in learning. I don't know if my Uncle just wanted a few extra hands but he always asked if I wanted to bring a friend with me when he taught me how to run saws, mechanics, construction etc... I usually had two or three that came on occasion. We always had a blast, learning much more than just the task at hand. With the epidemic of fatherless children (not saying women can't teach these things, the best mechanic I know is a woman. It's just far more uncommon to find) a workshop where willing young folks could get together and learn at least the basics.
Sorry for the long post, your wonderful video got me thinking.
Spraying rubbing alcohol down under the grip will give you temporary lube for install and to take off. I usually insert a small screwdriver down grip and spray/pour it in there. The alcohol will evaporate and wont soak into the grip unlike an oil or WD-40 and you will have a good grip that doesn't move. Great video though! Nice to see you working with Jack and giving him tips!
Just aluminum tape your broke plastic on the back, save the new pieces until you really screw them up.
Zip tie works. Punch two holes close together and close to the crack and push a zip tie of the same color through with the locking mechanism on the back of the plastic and you can barely noticed any stitches and or do a different color that gives it a real cool stitch effect. Last along time and easy/cheap to do
Miss my XR400, what a great bike. Oil in the frame, air cooled so no radiator to bust when you are way out on the trail. That bike was a tank!
Sorry to tell you Cody, the engineers only make things harder to work on, not easier. Same bolts all across the board for maintenance will probably never happen, but that's something the consumer could do. Same heads for various size threads & pitch. I find the same issues with vehicles (being a mechanic over 25+ yrs)... modules for everything to the point you can't try things from the junkyard anymore. Many parts are now being programmed to that VIN number.
I found the video so awesome. The quality time working on things with your son reminds me of the time I spend doing the same with my daughter. I think Jack learned quite a few little tricks and with time, only get better.
Not everything needs to be replaced , Honda parts last a lifetime as long as they are not broken .. almost every part can be cleaned and serviced and made to work just as well as it did new ..
Makes me nostalgic for another XR, wish I'd never sold my old 600. And red is definately the only correct colour, no question.
The best thing about this video was you where working with Jack these are life skill that he will always remember well done. I try to do as much along these line with my 6 year old grandson.
Love when a fathere "teaches" his son rather than just showing him how its done . You told him the reason why something is done that way instead of just telling him to do it a certain way . Reminds me of my dad n myself . Brings back fond memories . Thanks .
Cody you should get a cable lubricant tool it’s the best 6 bucks I spent to lube the cables with no mess also put some Teflon tape under where the clutch or brake clamp meats the handle bar keeps the levers from snapping they just move out the way
You don’t have to remove the steal cable or anything just clamp it over the start or end of the cable
A friend once explained to me, when I complained about the design of the Phillips head, that it was designed to strip at a certain point so they couldn't be overtightened. Sure explains years of frustration.
Just discovered your channel; two weeks ago, been binge watching your videos ever since. Great content, great quality and great values. Big fan, much appreciated, thanks.
It’s awesome to see you guys working together
Liked how you jumped back and forth between bike repairs, pretty smooth
Love the way you learning your son about the bikes and tools then he can show hes kids whens hes older keep the vids coming
I love watching a mechanical genius at work. It seems that you're undaunted by any situation that comes up. It seems you always have a way to fix something. Mostly you're just not afraid to take the time to do something the right way.
My dad was kind of like you. The only difference was that I didn't have the curiosity and fascination that you must have had growing up. Which is why you learned so much. At least in the videos it seems like Jack has the same willingness to learn. As long as he's ok with taking instructive criticism along with the "job well done" compliments you give him, he could turn out to be just as undaunted by mechanical tasks as you are. Great video! 🙂
Thank you Steve
Steve Henkel. Like the dozer transmission. That was crazy.
I wouldn't call him a mechanical genius by any means. not afraid to work on things but no genius.
Not bashings on wranglerstar but regular mechanics throw on new parts good mechanics can turn bad parts into good
Mechanical apprentice
The Philips head "stripping" out is essentially the basis of its design. It's supposed to cam out once it's reached its torque limit so as to not over tighten.
BS
talon0863 do any amount of Google searching on the subject and you'll see very clearly that it's not bs.
"be sure to not over tighten that steel bolt into the aluminum" "also be sure to counteract the Phillips head design that prevents over tightening"
talon0863 A bachelor of science degree,aye? In what ,bulls**t?
Andrew Haldeman i was just about to comment something like this
Drill a small hole in the levers about a third of the way in from the end. It causes a spot for the lever to break and still be useable instead of breaking at the pivot point. Also if you are in tight woods a lot you can use a pipe cutter to take about an inch off the ends of each side of the bar to keep from smacking trees.
I sure hope you show us the bike after you install the new parts! It's always fun to get an old bike going again. Great video!
If the cable binds when the handlebars are turn the cables are not routed properly. Also if there is a possibility of varnish. The slide in the carburetor will stick and not allow the cables to return as well. I would check that first. Cables can be very expensive.
10:19 you actually don't tighten those clamps equally. It has an up mark which means it's a two-plane clamp. You'll probably notice the same on the handlebar clamps but they'll have punch marks instead of up marks. You tighten the bolt on the up side or punch marked side first until there is no gap, then you tighten the other bolt to spec or desired torque. These clamps are specifically designed to be tightened in this manner. Helps you get a consistent tightness on the clamp and is less likely to break when that master cylinder inevitably gets pushed out of wack by a tree or rock.
The fork seals will probably be shot by now as well along with the brake flexi's and it would need the chain looking at and of course the tires, probably won't be long before the back shock needs replacing or depending on which one maybe servicing
Jas Ward even doing all that that you suggested it's still cheaper than a new bike.
Jimmy Turner no doubt, my comments were not intended that it wasn't, i would love to get my hands on that bike myself, i was just trying to say that don't do a half job just to get it rideable, because i guarantee that there is a lot more going to rear it's ugly head as it gets ridden and what i mentioned would really need looking at as well, maybe not needing any more attention that putting eyes on but it is essential to put eyes on those things at least
Jas Ward no I totally get what you're saying me personally I would love to get my hands on a late 90s XR 250 or 600 even if it weren't running condition as long as all of the basic parts were there frame engine suspension I would take it. Cuz all the rest of the stuff is out there there still a huge aftermarket support for those bikes they ruled the desert for a while.
Jimmy Turner definitely
Jas Ward wales !!!!!
I have to tell you guys I feel like a gladiator going through all this in the late 60 s and 70 s when none of this was around except some good boots to protect your toes Jack . but it's lots of fun the real thing we were wanting is more low end power my favorite was my 360 Bultaco and my Maco true beast of the time . As for the throttle sticking we all put on compression release and true life savor for many ,in my case new bike throttle stuck wide open on a winding fire road a real thriller just squeezed that compression release till the bike stopped with out that compression release life would have taken a bad turn for me for sure . Happy Trails guys .
Hahaha, Jack, don't feel bad. Lacking a nut driver I have used a wrench like a screwdriver as well just to take up slack. Works pretty good and no harm done.
I personally have always found it unnecessary to use glue when putting on grips. I just use three pieces of safety wire and it holds it very secure. Plus if you have to replace the grip it's much easier to get off
For dirt bikes we always cut off the knob on the end of the clutch and brake lever to keep them from catching on brush or breaking if we dumped the bike.
I work for Honda. In my local town. Honda mx not the cars. It's always good to see someone else struggle. With the jobs I absolutely hate. Bark busters are the business, but an absolute pain to fit. I've come up with a few time saving methods now. Having fit hundreds to customers bikes. Oh and jacks spanner action was gold. Haha.
You don't tighten them clamps up evenly. Honda recommends. There is a gap at the bottom. Pinch the top bolt tight. And have a gap at the bottom. Same goes with bar mounts and clutch perches.
I was just about to tell you about the compressed air trick getting the grips off and out came the hose! It works well for getting them on also.
Probably not the best idea for you but for sealing things, we use ultra grey because in the south we have lots of water (running atvs in 3-5 feet of water' at some points and works grest
I just had the same problem with the throttle. it was because of how to tighten the two screws from the throttle grip. The case is mirrored, but you have to tighten the lower screw first. The case gives the nylon a little more space to move inside.
I would have checked compression before anything all that time and effort could just be a loss.. love these tinkering videos
Or just use a cable luber and go ride. Buy one for your son, using the pressure of the can it will free up anything from a bicycle derailer to a car clutch pedal cable. I bought one 20 years ago and it makes me look like a hero. I just looked and walmart sells them for $8.99. The filter is fine for this season.
When you see how quickly that 940 flies through that grip, respect to wranglestar for keeping an edge like that on his edc.
WhenI was young, I'd loop wheelies and endo many times a day. I'd keep the levers and bars clamps just loose enough they wouldn't move when I was riding, but they'd give easy when I'd crash. This saved my levers and bars many times over. I'd never want to get my hand stuck in one of these things going over the bars.
Fish and Ships, ha! Nice one Jack.
Wranglerstar, I just wanted to thank you for doing things right and explaining in detail. I don't have a dirt bike, no will I ever, but watching videos like this not only encourages me to take care of my things and do it myself, but also to do it right. Just the act of using the right tool for the job and not rigging stuff speaks volumes to me. I grew up in suburbia and was taught virtually nothing in any area that matters. I can do some basics like change my oil and change my brake pads, but that's about it. Now we moved to Norther Idaho where I work remote and we bought 7 acres, I have a lot of work ahead of me and honestly have no clue what I'm doing. But we are learning and seem to have great Christian neighbors who know a lot and have a lot of equipment, so over time we will learn. Thanks again for being a great example. :-)
Hey Cody, I've had several Honda XRs. Besides the throttle cable there is also a spring in the carburetor that will often get worn out and not snap the throttle back. That's what went bad on mine.
Thank you Jason, I'll check it,
Hate to say it, but three different screws means the assembly weight is the lowest possible due to each joint being only as strong as needed. Your point about trail access for the seat and tank removal makes sense for those 3-4 fasteners. Thanks for the videos!
ok Cody a good tip to prevent cracking in your plastics is to get a piece if tin plate and fold it over your plastics to reinforce the plastic.
You’ve got a great boy there Mr. Wranglerstar, he seems to be growing into a fine young man. Keep up the Lords work.
Actually on handbrake & clutch assembly clamps you are suppose to snug them both up, tighten the top bolt first then the bottom. It insures a better bite on the handlebar. This is stated in Honda service manuals
as a motorcyclist I am really enjoying these videos! I do all the work on my bike also. I still love the homesteading videos! love the channel.....are you running out of lockite? looking forward to seeing all the parts on the bike!
If he’s getting to big for his bike I would recommend not getting a 125 or 150 4stroke. When I was 14 and grew out of my 110 I got a yz85. Put a flywheel weight on it to tame it a little and muffler with a spark arrestor and it was a much better option that getting a ttr-125. Taught me proper clutch control and have some proper power for any moderately hard terrain.
XR250 is one of the best / toughest dirt bikes ever built.
Mike Smathers and the xr400
Mike Smathers xr200 and 80 are the only things tougher
+john doe DON'T YOU KNOW IT. I wish I would have bought one back in the day. I still have my XR250. It is a tank!
They heavy AF tho
I still have my kid's XR 80. I don't *want* to sell it, but it doesn't get ridden ....
Been subscribed for a couple of months now so I thought it was cool when you pulled out the "upgrade". I've got an xr250s. Mine's an import from Japan so has the electric start too (not that I need it, starts sweet every time).
I'd like to see any progress you make on that bike. My throttle has started sticking a bit too, but my fuel will never last long enough to "degrade" 😁 👍
you're very patient in explaining things to Jack. that's great
buy jack a 2 stroke 125 , he will learn better clutch control, i love watching young kids learning basic skills like this, my son helped me rebuild his cr 125 and my kx 250 and he learned so much, he can do all his own maintenance now and fuel mix and replace bearings, tires etc,, you 2 riding together and having a similar passion will bring u 2 even closer, its nice to see and you have my favourite bike , the husky 300 is awesome, upgrading gets expensive, especially exhaust systems, race reeds and any bling
Good video. You probably don't need to replace the housing. Just clean it up nice. Replace the throttle tube for sure. I would get an aftermarket air filter instead of the Honda filter too. I hope you post a follow up.
Make sure to get that xr250 a case saver as its missing, very common over looked mistake leaving sprocket covers off, most dont realize it until it happens. When that chain flies off it smashes threw the engine case and or clutch cover. Also get that thing a new O-ring chain and some Maxima Chain Wax.
Get him a kx100 with a fly wheel weight they are really good offroad. Plus they have much better suspension and more power when needed
Also throttle cables can be loosened at the handle bar, rotate the cable a few degrees either way, until it turns loosely, when reassembled, if pointing the wrong direction coming out of the throttle, it will bind up the cable, now your replacing a cable unnecessarily.
I never realized how good aftermarket bars are I put a pair on my crf230 right before I sold it and only got the chance to rip it through someone’s back yard and it rode way better now I’ll buy a set as soon as my bars on my 250 bend
Give the varnished carb on that XR a good cleaning. Should get you back in business. The cables are probably due for some TLC, but should work fine.
I've never seen a dead bird in a bike airbox... There's a first time for everything :)
would love to everything that goes into a group ride. prep, trip, experiences
The classic Honda XR and XL four strokes are hard to beat for trail riding.
So heavy though. I had an old uni link XL 500.
Craig Stewart pro link*
James - Sorry, been along time :)
Craig Stewart np. It's fresh in my mind because I've been working on an xl350r
The one I had was the first model that had it.
Near killed myself on it. Riding along a dirt fire trail past Mita Mita Victoria Australia @ around 100kph.
Front wheel hit a rock around a sweeping corner. Left leg auto went down, threw my leg back, injured my hip. I went off the track and had to miss the huge trees. Managed to pull it up.
It was a super computer life preservation moment.
If I did not have leather Rossi motocross boots I may have shattered my lower leg!
It was a grey/silver colored one.
Those brake levers aren't broken. A lot of people cut or break them off. Makes it easier to hold the clutch or pop the clutch ect
Please keep going with them build/series!
Cody, you are a good teacher. I love the variety of your channel. Keep up the good work.
if you buy emig grips they come pre mounted on a sleeve. no need for glue or wiring them. wish they had them when I was younger.
There's a tool that clamps to the end of the cable and you hook a can straw onto the tool and it seals it off and shoots lubricant threw the cable to the other side it's a great tool to have to keep all your cables on everything in shape
After reading a couple comments just thought I would mention that the JB Weld plastic epoxy works very good. I have used it extensively on my son's scooter panels, both stress cracks and also for gluing back the plastic tabs that always seem to pop off.
He could also take the panel off and using his Weller electric soldering iron with the big flat tip and weld the plastic back together. He just needs some white zip ties to use as filler.
I’m fixing up my grandpas 1984 TT600 and man it used to look like Jeremy’s bike but I bought all new plastics and it looks like it just came out of the factory. I obviously can’t ride it. It’s a 600 and I reside an 85. But anyways love your guys videos!!
Great video! Good job on teaching Jack to fix his bike and learn!
Great vid Mon Ami ~!~! If the tank and the filter is varnised then might as well tear the carb apart and throw a kit in that as well........Strip that carb down to nothing and soak it in some carb dip...... I do that all the time on 2 cycle and 4 cycle engines
Graphite powder gets my vote for best cable lube, but any trace of oil or grease in the run bungs it up quick. So you have to clean it really good if just changing cable and not the sheath.
Ive been watching you since you were a small youtube channel and I still have no idea how you know so much about everything from engines, tools, literally everything 😂
Keep us updated on the Old XR! I would love to see an XR fix up series help the guy out make his bike look good maybe some donations for the cause?
Enjoying the mechanic work
Good video. Glad to see you’re doing it right. Figured you would.
Hi cody, it looks like the left fork oil seal is broken too.
I own XR250R 2001 for over then 11 years and thats a great trail road bike.
I still have a 1988XR 250 R ride it often set up for enduro Great bikes
For those cables, Motion-Pro is your best bet, and rebuild that entire carb with new OEM jet from Rocky Mountain Mc-ATVs.com there’s a lot of really good aftermarket stuff without the outrageously expense of a Honda dealer. Remember, Google is your new best friend. I used to race a very fast Factory Honda XR600 that was built out to a 730cc. For the Baja 1000. 132 mph top speed in the desert here in Ca. That’s cooking!!! I love seeing you teach your son stuff. Build a loving family trust for a lifetime....👍
I've had those built in brass bolt cups on an XR gas tank crack up deep inside where the end of the bolt would be inside of the gas tank. If it leaks after replacing the O ring, that's your issue. Replacement is the only long term answer.
Your son technically tightened the front break correctly. Most people make the gaps equal from the top and bottom screw, which is not actually how you’re supposed to do it. You tighten down the top screw till it almost touches, and then use the bottom one to clamp it down. Believe me or not ;)