I had a Kawasaki 650 from 1979 once, on this you also had to take of the cams because the shims where under a bucket, but it was easy to do in place, and there was only two camshafts in all, even though there where 4 cylinders. you didn't have to worry about coollant lines, fuel lines, frame dismantling and jacks, special tools... the list goes on.
This is insane!! I thought about one of these bikes, they are not that expensive here in DK, and i think they are cool. Now: I would NEVER touch one of these bikes. Probably couldn't find anyone to do that insane procedure, even if i could afford it.
This has to be done every 10,000 miles? I just bout a used one with 28,000 miles and it's never been done. So I guess I need to make an appointment soon to get this costly job done?
Well i’ve had mine since 2003 it’s an anniversary edition I had it done by the dealer at 12,000 miles I know I have 76,000 miles on it, and it still runs like new. I pull it out every once in a while take it for 100 mile spin, I’ve change the oil every 2500 miles. It’s a bulletproof engine.
I have a 2004 I got new, has almost 100K miles on it, I’ve never done a valve lash adjustment or even checked it…. Belt broke after 18 yrs, Starter Solenoid broke after 20 yrs. Just tires, brake pads, change oil every 1-2k miles and flush radiator every 4, brake and clutch fluid flush every 2yrs. Runs like new every time !
It passed the 500 hour "Dusseldorf Test" as seen starting at 33:00 of the video "Birth of the VRod (ruclips.net/video/GpsGwZWvMf0/видео.html). This test has traditionally been used to validate car engine robustness and I believe this was the first motorcycle engine to go through it.
My opinion they’re bulletproof. I change the oil every 2500 miles now and I’ve had it down the quarter-mile more than a few times lots of rear tires. It still runs like brand new quiet and I keep it in good shape inside and out. It is a dinosaur just like every other classic however, I’ve never had a motorcycle and I’ve had quite a few that I didn’t take the engine out of the frame to work on it properly so being a mechanic for 30+ years to me pulling a motorcycle engine it’s just a novelty. I love it.
Well this is simple
1st step: disassemble your entire bike
2nd step: adjust valve lash
3rd step: good luck on reassembly
I had a Kawasaki 650 from 1979 once, on this you also had to take of the cams because the shims where under a bucket, but it was easy to do in place, and there was only two camshafts in all, even though there where 4 cylinders. you didn't have to worry about coollant lines, fuel lines, frame dismantling and jacks, special tools... the list goes on.
This is insane!! I thought about one of these bikes, they are not that expensive here in DK, and i think they are cool. Now: I would NEVER touch one of these bikes. Probably couldn't find anyone to do that insane procedure, even if i could afford it.
This has to be done every 10,000 miles? I just bout a used one with 28,000 miles and it's never been done. So I guess I need to make an appointment soon to get this costly job done?
Well i’ve had mine since 2003 it’s an anniversary edition I had it done by the dealer at 12,000 miles I know I have 76,000 miles on it, and it still runs like new. I pull it out every once in a while take it for 100 mile spin, I’ve change the oil every 2500 miles. It’s a bulletproof engine.
I have a 2004 I got new, has almost 100K miles on it, I’ve never done a valve lash adjustment or even checked it…. Belt broke after 18 yrs, Starter Solenoid broke after 20 yrs. Just tires, brake pads, change oil every 1-2k miles and flush radiator every 4, brake and clutch fluid flush every 2yrs. Runs like new every time !
Imma keep it real with ya chief, I think I’ll let the stealership tackle this one 😂. Awesome video though!
How tough/reliable do you think these engines are?
one of the most reliable bikes regardless of brand
bigjam8429 extremely tough and reliable.. mine has about 40k miles. Its been well maintained but it was never babied!
Rumor has it that they ran the engine full throttle for 7 days straight without blowing before they accepted the design
It passed the 500 hour "Dusseldorf Test" as seen starting at 33:00 of the video "Birth of the VRod (ruclips.net/video/GpsGwZWvMf0/видео.html). This test has traditionally been used to validate car engine robustness and I believe this was the first motorcycle engine to go through it.
My opinion they’re bulletproof. I change the oil every 2500 miles now and I’ve had it down the quarter-mile more than a few times lots of rear tires. It still runs like brand new quiet and I keep it in good shape inside and out. It is a dinosaur just like every other classic however, I’ve never had a motorcycle and I’ve had quite a few that I didn’t take the engine out of the frame to work on it properly so being a mechanic for 30+ years to me pulling a motorcycle engine it’s just a novelty. I love it.
Jesus, what a stupid design.
Jesus has nothing to do with this 😂😂😂
Love my nightrod, but looking at this I feel it's about time this outdated dinosaur-burning tech has to go.
They made the Livewire, but it's just not the same, is it?