Hey Jake, I wanted to thank you for this series. I was gifted a 1969 Ct90, and I found your channel and this series. It is such good information your videos are REAL experience not the magic of you tube. My favorite line of all this series is "NO FOREGINER THIS DOES NOT FEEL LIKE THE FIRST TIME...." I've felt that way a few times while fixing my bike (the Lazarus project). mine is almost identical to your Elsa, frozen piston, stuck vales, wiring harness is a mess. I can say 3 weeks after I acquired this bike I have it RUNNING!!! Thank you very much for your AMAZING VIDEO series. You rock man.
Your videos have helped me a lot with putting my 1980 C90 together. I paid $80 Aussie dollars for my one and it is in similar condition to yours. Im going for a complete rebuild with paint. Cant wait to see yours going.
I have enjoyed your series since the beginning. Having recently acquired a 1975 CT-90 myself, I am especially interested in your project. Fortunately, my CT-90 actually runs, but watching your videos will make it easier for me to repair things when it doesn't. Thanks for sharing.
I like how you learn so well from your past experiences and use them to make your life easier, such as taking off those little flying clips inside of a can. Like always enjoyed the videos and can't wait for the finally and your next project!
Man this video brings back so many memories. On old Honda bikes l usually set my valves, on the intake: 2 thousand's of an inch and 4 thousands of and inch and on the points I think I would set the gap at 12 thousands of and inch and 12 degrees before TDC. One time I rebuilt the engine on my old Honda Superhawk. Well I didn't know it at the time but I installed the camshaft, one tooth off. Amazingly the poor thing ran but barely, backfiring through the carburetors and exhaust. I was so pissed because I had to yank the engine from the frame and take apart the top end again. It was tough medicine for a very young motorcycle mechanic.
My dad told me to make a side cover gasket out of a file box folder once and I did and it actually worked great! I will say I used a thin layer of rtv sealant on top as well but it did work w no leaks
Get the new episode out ASAP! Great work, so interesting to watch, I would love to see you make some sort of crazy, motorbike engine powered buggy; that's if the right opportunity arises of course, great fun to watch, keep up the good work.
I just rebuilt my 1975 CT90 motor. While I think you do a good job describing most things I cringe about using old gaskets and not chasing all the threads on every bolt hole to ensure no problems.
Been working on an 81 ct110 just watched this video again for the points and timing tips did that again and now it starts and runs rough. Will order a new carb soon
You said "distracted by cocaine and Night Ranger." I'm Dead. HAHAHA. Oh man. These are amazing videos, btw. I take a very similar approach to my mechanical repairs - I think there is too much hype on throwing parts and the like at things. I really appreciate you reconditioning so much of the original. What's the point of knowing how to do any of this if everything you do relies on having to order everything new? To me, it is infinitely more rewarding to run things that 'shouldn't' run. Can't wait to see the final product.
Like your vids guy!! Yeah, just head on out to honda parts counter and get some gaskets. You and the rest of the ozark mountain daredevils, that put engines back together that way, just crack me up!!
Hey you're really smart with all this stuff, i have a 1977 atc90, it shifts and engages all the way through low range, but when i put it in high it shifts all the way through but doesn't engage
My continuity beeps at the T mark. How do I go about adjusting to F? Totally new to this, but I appreciate all of your videos. They've been a huge help so far
Gasket maker is fine anywhere but on the side covers. Honda made these bikes with very specific tolerances, so you need to use Honda's gaskets in order for it to shift correctly. So that's a no no. Other than that, everything is brilliant. Good work.
Powder graphite works great for me and my bike projects, I've been known to tare down many of carbs to full bike s and make them run without Google or a parts store
While I do enjoy your videos quite a lot, what does make me wonder is when when you are 80-90% aways from full disassembly, why you don't go all the way and soak all the parts in a strong cleaner like carburetor cleaner? Yes it would cost money but could be used for many rebuilds.
Hi Jake Since you and your son are way more knowledgeable then me I have a quick question . I have 62 Trail 55 and 65 Trail 90 and both sitting cause I can't get a spark, on Trail 90 since it has many coils by the flywheels and if they are fine when I turned the crank shouldn't I get a "test light" turn on from the black or the yellow wires even nothing else is connected like Condenser and points? Thanks
I am not sure I understand exactly but to test the coil you would have to put your voltmeter, ohmmeter, or test light to each end of it. If you haven't, try to get your hands on a wire diagram so you know which wires to probe. Good luck!
I know you've already done all this, but as a professional auto mechanic with 38 years experience, I wouldn't even consider not replacing all gaskets with new ones. It's just not that expensive. And many gaskets are precision cut for such things such as oil passages. Also the thickness is part of the engines design. I have made home made gaskets, but only out of dire necessity, when no new gaskets were available everywhere. I also saw a couple of other things that bothered me. First, in the previous video, I did not see any valve guide seals. Does this engine not use them? If not what keeps the oil from leaking past the valve stems? Second, I would have used a Dremel with a reinforced cutoff/grinding wheel to deburr those valve covers, and the proper socket (not Chinese) to tighten them. I admit to using Harbor Freight tools, but not when it comes to anything that actually touches a fastener, like sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. I use Snap On tools. Everybody has their favorite brand, but get a high dollar name brand. NEVER use pliers or an adjustable wrench on a fastener unless you intend to replace it. And I would have never used RTV in place of a base gasket. You likely plugged up that oil passage. You saw how that stuff squeezes out when you tighten the nuts/bolts down. I understand doing stuff on a budget, but when building an engine, there are some places where you just don't cut corners. I would have also gotten the proper size hone for that cylinder. They are not expensive. Those vertical gouges are going to cause the engine to burn oil, because they give the oil a way to get past the rings.
At 11 minutes, there is a single bolt on the outside of the case. I have a 71 CT90 and that bolt disappeared. For the life of me I don't what it's for or called, or where to get one if I did. Any help?
Jake, that type of c clip is also called a Jesus clip as when they come off they fly in an direction you are not expecting leaving you cry out "Jesus where did that go?"
Micthell was a documented gang member and was previously arrested before running a chop shop. Mitchell deserves the Darwin Award for sleeping in a stolen car with an air rifle between his legs. Yes, all police departments should continue to improve in shoot and don't shoot training. The cop who shot Mitchell did what he was trained to do at the police academy. Being that the incident was in a public supermarket parking lot there could have been more urgency for a tactical response where no public members got shot by a stray bullet. When the police order you to stay still with weapons drawn, it is a good idea to stay still. Mitchell did not deserve to die for his stupid mistake or by being a car thief, but his fate was also by his own doing.
Hey Jake, I wanted to thank you for this series. I was gifted a 1969 Ct90, and I found your channel and this series. It is such good information your videos are REAL experience not the magic of you tube. My favorite line of all this series is "NO FOREGINER THIS DOES NOT FEEL LIKE THE FIRST TIME...." I've felt that way a few times while fixing my bike (the Lazarus project). mine is almost identical to your Elsa, frozen piston, stuck vales, wiring harness is a mess. I can say 3 weeks after I acquired this bike I have it RUNNING!!! Thank you very much for your AMAZING VIDEO series. You rock man.
Thats cool
GOOD TO SEE YA JAKE. You helped me restore my '79 Trail 90. Came back today for a little valve adjustment info. Glenn, Jills husband.
Your videos have helped me a lot with putting my 1980 C90 together. I paid $80 Aussie dollars for my one and it is in similar condition to yours. Im going for a complete rebuild with paint. Cant wait to see yours going.
Hey Jennis Garage, I just purchased a non-running trail 90 to fix up and found your channel. Your Videos are AWESOME!! Keep up the great work!
I have enjoyed your series since the beginning. Having recently acquired a 1975 CT-90 myself, I am especially interested in your project. Fortunately, my CT-90 actually runs, but watching your videos will make it easier for me to repair things when it doesn't. Thanks for sharing.
Because of your videos on ct90, i was able to rebuild the 1968 ct90 engine with limited tools, and did the valve adj by myself!
I like how you learn so well from your past experiences and use them to make your life easier, such as taking off those little flying clips inside of a can. Like always enjoyed the videos and can't wait for the finally and your next project!
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Man this video brings back so many memories. On old Honda bikes l usually set my valves, on the intake: 2 thousand's of an inch and 4 thousands of and inch and on the points I think I would set the gap at 12 thousands of and inch and 12 degrees before TDC. One time I rebuilt the engine on my old Honda Superhawk. Well I didn't know it at the time but I installed the camshaft, one tooth off. Amazingly the poor thing ran but barely, backfiring through the carburetors and exhaust. I was so pissed because I had to yank the engine from the frame and take apart the top end again. It was tough medicine for a very young motorcycle mechanic.
You are the This Old Tony of motorcycling dude - Very informative and entertaining at the same time - totally subscribed.
My dad told me to make a side cover gasket out of a file box folder once and I did and it actually worked great! I will say I used a thin layer of rtv sealant on top as well but it did work w no leaks
Get the new episode out ASAP! Great work, so interesting to watch, I would love to see you make some sort of crazy, motorbike engine powered buggy; that's if the right opportunity arises of course, great fun to watch, keep up the good work.
I just rebuilt my 1975 CT90 motor. While I think you do a good job describing most things I cringe about using old gaskets and not chasing all the threads on every bolt hole to ensure no problems.
Thanks Jake. Got mine running with these hints on timing and point adjustment. Thanks dude !
Been working on an 81 ct110 just watched this video again for the points and timing tips did that again and now it starts and runs rough. Will order a new carb soon
Thank you for the video ... helps a ton to see someone else do it before I give it a try myself.
I love that people are still watching this
You rock! Been watchin your viddys for more than a year now and its just gettin better. All the love from Sweden, keep up the good work! :D
Banan Paprika thanks so much! Glad you like the videos!
That great merchandise comment really cracks me up
You said "distracted by cocaine and Night Ranger."
I'm Dead.
HAHAHA. Oh man.
These are amazing videos, btw. I take a very similar approach to my mechanical repairs - I think there is too much hype on throwing parts and the like at things. I really appreciate you reconditioning so much of the original. What's the point of knowing how to do any of this if everything you do relies on having to order everything new?
To me, it is infinitely more rewarding to run things that 'shouldn't' run.
Can't wait to see the final product.
Like your vids guy!! Yeah, just head on out to honda parts counter and get some gaskets. You and the rest of the ozark mountain daredevils, that put engines back together that way, just crack me up!!
Hey you're really smart with all this stuff, i have a 1977 atc90, it shifts and engages all the way through low range, but when i put it in high it shifts all the way through but doesn't engage
Oooh.. On the edge of my seat Jake!
dam another cliff hanger. cant wait till we can see you riding it.
Iseekoutthetruth haha sorry about that. I feel the same way. I really really want to try and start it!
Next project don't be cheap and buy new gasket...the scilicone is not the solution for evry part....respect the HONDA'S
Great videos :) can't wait for part 7!
My continuity beeps at the T mark. How do I go about adjusting to F? Totally new to this, but I appreciate all of your videos. They've been a huge help so far
JUST KIDDING. I got it 😜
Gasket maker is fine anywhere but on the side covers. Honda made these bikes with very specific tolerances, so you need to use Honda's gaskets in order for it to shift correctly. So that's a no no.
Other than that, everything is brilliant. Good work.
Watched a little further, and you got it right with the final drive cover. Nevermind.
Well time to adjust my ignition timing for the 5th time
Good job :)
Hello and thanks for the great videos, from Portugal.
Powder graphite works great for me and my bike projects, I've been known to tare down many of carbs to full bike s and make them run without Google or a parts store
Man i love your videos
While I do enjoy your videos quite a lot, what does make me wonder is when when you are 80-90% aways from full disassembly, why you don't go all the way and soak all the parts in a strong cleaner like carburetor cleaner? Yes it would cost money but could be used for many rebuilds.
Smashing job :-)
The parts are finally reunited with skill/intellegence and finger crossing lol :-)
zx8401ztv Yeah just a little luck too. The true test will be seeing if it runs well, or just self destructs :)
*****
Hey "enough with the negative waves moriati" lol.
Hi Jake
Since you and your son are way more knowledgeable then me I have a quick question . I have 62 Trail 55 and 65 Trail 90 and both sitting cause I can't get a spark, on Trail 90 since it has many coils by the flywheels and if they are fine when I turned the crank shouldn't I get a "test light" turn on from the black or the yellow wires even nothing else is connected like Condenser and points?
Thanks
I am not sure I understand exactly but to test the coil you would have to put your voltmeter, ohmmeter, or test light to each end of it. If you haven't, try to get your hands on a wire diagram so you know which wires to probe. Good luck!
Do you know the correct spark plugs gap on a 1976 Honda 90 trail bike
on your next kx100 can you show your headlight wiring plz?
excellent video sir
love these videos.
I know you've already done all this, but as a professional auto mechanic with 38 years experience, I wouldn't even consider not replacing all gaskets with new ones. It's just not that expensive. And many gaskets are precision cut for such things such as oil passages. Also the thickness is part of the engines design. I have made home made gaskets, but only out of dire necessity, when no new gaskets were available everywhere. I also saw a couple of other things that bothered me. First, in the previous video, I did not see any valve guide seals. Does this engine not use them? If not what keeps the oil from leaking past the valve stems? Second, I would have used a Dremel with a reinforced cutoff/grinding wheel to deburr those valve covers, and the proper socket (not Chinese) to tighten them. I admit to using Harbor Freight tools, but not when it comes to anything that actually touches a fastener, like sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. I use Snap On tools. Everybody has their favorite brand, but get a high dollar name brand. NEVER use pliers or an adjustable wrench on a fastener unless you intend to replace it. And I would have never used RTV in place of a base gasket. You likely plugged up that oil passage. You saw how that stuff squeezes out when you tighten the nuts/bolts down. I understand doing stuff on a budget, but when building an engine, there are some places where you just don't cut corners. I would have also gotten the proper size hone for that cylinder. They are not expensive. Those vertical gouges are going to cause the engine to burn oil, because they give the oil a way to get past the rings.
Gerald Scott this is a hobby project. He is taking this as a challenge.
Hi Jake, question: does 1969 honda S90 share the same engine as 1969 honda CD90?
Aaahaha, it feels like the first time, feels like the very first time (Y)
Great video
I don't remember Jeremy Clarkson ever saying those words.
And on that bombshell...
turgsh01 thank you so much for watching and goodnight
When check the continuity the multimeter stays beeping no mater how much I turn the flywheel.
The technical term is "shmoo" all the nasty junk you dont want on or in a motor it is called shmoo.
At 11 minutes, there is a single bolt on the outside of the case. I have a 71 CT90 and that bolt disappeared. For the life of me I don't what it's for or called, or where to get one if I did. Any help?
If you're talking about the bolt on the side of the cylinder, it holds a roller for the cam chain. google 14615-035-010
Because lack of your new videos . Im watching older ones
Jake, that type of c clip is also called a Jesus clip as when they come off they fly in an direction you are not expecting leaving you cry out "Jesus where did that go?"
3:30 use the proper tool for the job. 11:43 .... right tool? hahaha love these videos though.
I should have proof read my comment. What I meant to say was four thousands of an inch on the exhaust valve.
I hope you have the reciects for the desktops 😜😂😂😂😂😂✌🏼
Nice way to save money but gaskets so cheap just makes more professional looking job
Micthell was a documented gang member and was previously arrested before running a chop shop. Mitchell deserves the Darwin Award for sleeping in a stolen car with an air rifle between his legs. Yes, all police departments should continue to improve in shoot and don't shoot training. The cop who shot Mitchell did what he was trained to do at the police academy. Being that the incident was in a public supermarket parking lot there could have been more urgency for a tactical response where no public members got shot by a stray bullet. When the police order you to stay still with weapons drawn, it is a good idea to stay still. Mitchell did not deserve to die for his stupid mistake or by being a car thief, but his fate was also by his own doing.
That carb is gonna be a pain to clean
Gazebos are like half ceiling.
Paking set CT 90 ....mau
Hearing those voices again?
Funny dude!
What do you do if you’re not even close at all?! Lol
Not sure what you are referring too, but check that the cam timing/chain is where it should be. Good luck
First comment and first like, hive five to me.
MrHarmonizr thanks!!
i have a 1968 ct,its slipping gears,what could it be,i have seen other people with the same problem,PLEASE ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. thanks
Micky mouse mechanic
You actually sprung for a new tube of gasket maker? Naw, you probably lifted it.
im sorry for giving this view, half ass repair on those gaskets bud
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