Hy. I see that you have after market spark plug wire and boot. Did you manage to remove the old wire from the coil? Or the new wire is soldered on a piece of old wire. Thanks
WARNING FOR TIMING: The video doesn't specify the exact markings on the crankshaft you HAVE to be in for adjusting the timing and can be devastating. If you don't do it correct, you can fuck up your valves. I have summarized the service manual below on how to do it: 1.) Rotate crankshaft to "F" and check front cylinder camshaft sprockets. If the sprocket timing marks are in the right spot, you're done with the front and go to step 2. If the sprocket markings aren't in the correct spot, turn the crankshaft 360 degrees to "F" once again then check. If the timing marks are correct this time, you're good to go and go to step 2. If they aren't correct, then manually unbolt and adjust the sprockets to the correct spot WHILE KEEPING THE CRANKSHAFT AT "F". 2.) Reinstall the front chain tensioner in case the chain skips a tooth when adjusting the rear cylinder. Rear cylinder HAS to be timed at the "F" mark, not "R". Align the front cylinder timing marks in step 1 FIRST before checking the rear cylinder. Starting from "F" where the FRONT cylinder camshaft sprockets are aligned, rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees until you hit F again. If the REAR cylinder sprockets timing marks are in the correct spot, then your timing is correct. If not, manually adjust it so that it's correct, WHILE KEEPING THE CRANKSHAFT AT "F" 3.) Reinstall the rear chain tensioner. Double check everything. The front cylinder is a full rotation of the crankshaft away from the rear cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft to "F". In general, either the front or rear cylinder timing marks will be aligned BUT NOT AT THE SAME TIME. Then if you rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees to "F" again once more, then the other cylinder will be aligned instead. If this is true, then your timing for both cylinders is correct. Rotate the crankshaft fully several times to triple check if it rotates fine. If it's binding, then that means the timing is off. DO NOT CRANK WITH THE STARTER BUTTON, otherwise you will damage the engine if it's mistimed.
@@Johnnyreengo managed to find what I was doing wrong. I checked the rear and put it on R, didn’t know I had to put the sprockets for R on F. Hence it wasn’t turning
@@masterkoster Yeah, the video author did not specify at all that you have to check both c rear and front on "F". Check timing on front with "F", then turn 360 degrees to "F" again and check the rear.
@@critzlez8593 so just to specify. You do check the front with F and the rear on R but the actual timing you boh do on F. Hope that helps.. Took me 8 months to find that answer on some obscure forum
@@bikerdood1100 Yes, your timing guide is potentially devastating because you didn't specify the crankshaft has to be marked at "F" for both front and rear cylinders, 360 degrees apart. Correct steps for everyone: 1.) Rotate crankshaft to "F" and check front cylinder camshaft sprockets. If the sprocket timing marks are in the right spot, you're done with the front and go to step 2. If the sprocket markings aren't in the correct spot, turn the crankshaft 360 degrees to "F" once again then check. If the timing marks are correct this time, you're good to go and go to step 2. If they aren't correct, then manually unbolt and adjust the sprockets to the correct spot WHILE KEEPING THE CRANKSHAFT AT "F". 2.) Reinstall the front chain tensioner in case the chain skips a tooth when adjusting the rear cylinder. Rear cylinder HAS to be timed at the "F" mark, not "R". Align the front cylinder timing marks in step 1 FIRST before checking the rear cylinder. Starting from "F" where the FRONT cylinder camshaft sprockets are aligned, rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees until you hit F again. If the REAR cylinder sprockets timing marks are in the correct spot, then your timing is correct. If not, manually adjust it so that it's correct. 3.) Reinstall the rear chain tensioner. Double check everything. The front cylinder is a full rotation of the crankshaft away from the rear cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft to "F". In general, either the front or rear cylinder timing marks will be aligned BUT NOT AT THE SAME TIME. Then if you rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees to "F" again once more, then the other cylinder will be aligned instead. If this is true, then your timing for both cylinders is correct. Rotate the crankshaft fully several times to triple check if it rotates fine. If it's binding, then that means the timing is off. DO NOT CRANK WITH THE STARTER BUTTON, otherwise you will damage the engine if it's mistimed.
Had a crash and a bunch of stuff broke on my '16 dl650. This is very helpfull to do a service whilst I'm rebuilding the bike! Thank you
Hopefully not badly hurt
Great video. I just got ahold of a first gen SV with a second gen engine and have no idea on miles. I probably need to check the valves.
I would say so yes
I like to check everything when we get a new bike just in case, who knows how long it’s been standing with the same oil after all
Awesome thanks. This is on my list in the near future.
Thanks for the feedback, hope it goes well.
Hy. I see that you have after market spark plug wire and boot. Did you manage to remove the old wire from the coil? Or the new wire is soldered on a piece of old wire. Thanks
Oh
I’m afraid it was done before we worked on it
Fantastic video very informative. Thank you. Will help keep my 1st Gen alive 😂
Hope it was useful
Thank you for this
👍
Hit the top of stubborn bolts with a hammer before trying to loosen them, it helps a lot. I work with threads and thread guages in my job
Or an impact driver 🤷🏼
And don't forget the ANTI. SEIZE 😊😊😊😊😊😊
do you have links as to where i can get manual books? i want to take apart my bike for the 1st time.
I don’t I’m afraid but Google will often lead you manuals lib which can be very handy. If I can get an online freebie then I download onto a pad
WARNING FOR TIMING:
The video doesn't specify the exact markings on the crankshaft you HAVE to be in for adjusting the timing and can be devastating. If you don't do it correct, you can fuck up your valves. I have summarized the service manual below on how to do it:
1.) Rotate crankshaft to "F" and check front cylinder camshaft sprockets. If the sprocket timing marks are in the right spot, you're done with the front and go to step 2. If the sprocket markings aren't in the correct spot, turn the crankshaft 360 degrees to "F" once again then check. If the timing marks are correct this time, you're good to go and go to step 2. If they aren't correct, then manually unbolt and adjust the sprockets to the correct spot WHILE KEEPING THE CRANKSHAFT AT "F".
2.) Reinstall the front chain tensioner in case the chain skips a tooth when adjusting the rear cylinder. Rear cylinder HAS to be timed at the "F" mark, not "R". Align the front cylinder timing marks in step 1 FIRST before checking the rear cylinder. Starting from "F" where the FRONT cylinder camshaft sprockets are aligned, rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees until you hit F again. If the REAR cylinder sprockets timing marks are in the correct spot, then your timing is correct. If not, manually adjust it so that it's correct, WHILE KEEPING THE CRANKSHAFT AT "F"
3.) Reinstall the rear chain tensioner. Double check everything. The front cylinder is a full rotation of the crankshaft away from the rear cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft to "F". In general, either the front or rear cylinder timing marks will be aligned BUT NOT AT THE SAME TIME. Then if you rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees to "F" again once more, then the other cylinder will be aligned instead. If this is true, then your timing for both cylinders is correct. Rotate the crankshaft fully several times to triple check if it rotates fine. If it's binding, then that means the timing is off. DO NOT CRANK WITH THE STARTER BUTTON, otherwise you will damage the engine if it's mistimed.
Well gee thanks
Appreciated thank you
No problem
If you don't want to take a chance with the crank bolt cover, put the bike in 6th gear and rotate the engine with the rear wheel 😊😊🍺🍺
Assuming you have a paddock stand as the bloody thing doesn’t have a centre stand 😂
cant turn engine more then one turn, would you know why?
On the starter or by hand. Not much to go on
take your spark plugs out
@@Johnnyreengo managed to find what I was doing wrong. I checked the rear and put it on R, didn’t know I had to put the sprockets for R on F. Hence it wasn’t turning
@@masterkoster Yeah, the video author did not specify at all that you have to check both c rear and front on "F". Check timing on front with "F", then turn 360 degrees to "F" again and check the rear.
@@critzlez8593 so just to specify. You do check the front with F and the rear on R but the actual timing you boh do on F. Hope that helps.. Took me 8 months to find that answer on some obscure forum
The timing is a little confusing
Is it
@@bikerdood1100 Yes, your timing guide is potentially devastating because you didn't specify the crankshaft has to be marked at "F" for both front and rear cylinders, 360 degrees apart.
Correct steps for everyone:
1.) Rotate crankshaft to "F" and check front cylinder camshaft sprockets. If the sprocket timing marks are in the right spot, you're done with the front and go to step 2. If the sprocket markings aren't in the correct spot, turn the crankshaft 360 degrees to "F" once again then check. If the timing marks are correct this time, you're good to go and go to step 2. If they aren't correct, then manually unbolt and adjust the sprockets to the correct spot WHILE KEEPING THE CRANKSHAFT AT "F".
2.) Reinstall the front chain tensioner in case the chain skips a tooth when adjusting the rear cylinder. Rear cylinder HAS to be timed at the "F" mark, not "R". Align the front cylinder timing marks in step 1 FIRST before checking the rear cylinder. Starting from "F" where the FRONT cylinder camshaft sprockets are aligned, rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees until you hit F again. If the REAR cylinder sprockets timing marks are in the correct spot, then your timing is correct. If not, manually adjust it so that it's correct.
3.) Reinstall the rear chain tensioner. Double check everything. The front cylinder is a full rotation of the crankshaft away from the rear cylinder. Rotate the crankshaft to "F". In general, either the front or rear cylinder timing marks will be aligned BUT NOT AT THE SAME TIME. Then if you rotate the crankshaft 360 degrees to "F" again once more, then the other cylinder will be aligned instead. If this is true, then your timing for both cylinders is correct. Rotate the crankshaft fully several times to triple check if it rotates fine. If it's binding, then that means the timing is off. DO NOT CRANK WITH THE STARTER BUTTON, otherwise you will damage the engine if it's mistimed.
Dust in the wind.
Er ok ?
Too deep for me I’m afraid, but as long as you understand it
He’s saying ur engine was exposed to dust in the wind due to an outside service
sure glad I have a Sportster......no adjustment required, hydraulic valves.
Well push rod motors are usually very easy anyway
Cope
Great video thank you
Hope it was useful