1975 Honda Tl125 K2 Full Restoration Part 2 ( wheels and suspension )
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- Опубликовано: 19 фев 2019
- unintentional hilarity at 21:00
A bit of background first.
Another year another big restoration project.
Due to a few requests i have now started a Patreon page. If you like what im doing with the channel and want to help support the channel and help it grow the feel free to make a small donation. patreon.com/ReallyRandomChannel
Anyway onto the bike. As you may remember i restored the tank from this bike in a previous video for the previous owner of the bike. his intention was to have me restore the tank and that would give him the inspiration to get on with the rest of the bike but sadly this was not the case. So i made him an offer on it and now its mine to restore back to its former glory.
It was initially found lying in a barn parted out and whats left is all that you see in the video so theres a lot of bits ill need to source, easier said than done! No one even knows if it runs as whoever parted it out has been long forgotten in the sands of time, then my friend stepped in saved it from the barn and now its in my possession.
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The first job on this weeks list was to tear down the wheels carefully as i will be saving the rims, spokes and nipples this time as the are genuine D.I.D items and cant be replaced easily and they are in good enough condition that they deserve to be salvaged.
I pre soaked the wheels in WD40 for a few days to five the nipples their best chance of freeing off which im glad to say worked a treat. After disassembly the wheel hubs were media blasted to remove years of oxidation and dirt. Once thoroughly blasted they were polished with a wire brush and autosol to give back the vapor blasted look not to shiny but not dull either just the right look.
Then i made a start o the rims, They are made of an alloy that has been anodized silver but as stated in the video i have no way of getting them re-coated so the only option for me was to colour match them and paint them, Standard painting procedures were followed here, sand,clean,prime,clean,paint,tack rag,lacquer. Im pleased to say they turned out fantastic.
While the rims were curing i jumped onto polishing the spokes, a very tedious task but well worth the effort. I did take a video of this process but forget to edit it in so apologies for that.
After that i started preparing all of the other hardware for electro plating the first step of which is removing all the rust which i done with a bath in DEOX C. Once fully rust free every parts had to be buffed in the sketchy bench grinder to give the parts a smooth finish other wise the zinc plating would look dry and dusty on the surface. Once i set up the zinc plating baths it was simply a case of working through each part piece by piece, first cleaning, then etching, then the zinc plating itself and then a bath in blue or yellow passivate to harden the surface.
Then it was simply a case of building the wheels back up, new bearings, rims tapes, inner tubes you get the idea. I have reused the tyres as they are competition spec tyres and they really look the part so they were kept.
After the wheels were done the swing arm was blasted, primed then painted with the same high durability paint as the frame and after curing new bushes were pressed into place with the vice as using my press would have chipped and distorted the swing arm.
The i rebuild the forks, I dont have much footage of this as there really isn't much to see apart from replacing the seals and filling with oil.
But now that all that work has been done im hoping the next episode will be turning the bike into a rolling chassis :) It will be the first time it will have sat on its wheels in many many years so its very exciting!
As you can see from the results it turned out fantastic! This project is shaping up to be a good one!
Stay tuned for episode 3 coming soon ;)
A new addition to my videos from now on will be a water mark and my channel name popping up in random places throughout the video as im getting rather tired of people re-uploading my content as their own i hope you guys understand.
If you like what you see and have any ideas for the channel or would even like to donate something to restore to the channel please get in touch. :)
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1975 Honda Tl125 K2 Full Restoration Part 2 ( wheels and suspension ) 
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Hey Guys, As you have probably noticed already i have updated the channel name and logo. The channel is no longer Really Random Channel it is now RRC Restoration. Just incase you were wondering why the water marks in the video still say Really Random Channel. Enjoy.
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Thank you so much for including the audio of the fork oil draining.
Thanks for sharing mate. I am 62 and have been riding bikes for around 45 years. Just purchased a Honda XL500 s. Used to own one 20 years ago. Watching your videos is a joy and reminds me of skills I had forgotten. Thank you so much for sharing your skills. I am so looking forward to spare time in the garage. At the moment its all about our business which takes 6 days a week. Watching your videos puts me in holiday mode after work. Skippy.
I could watch your videos all day and I have!
21:00 my eleven years old kid loves it.
21:15 I hope you never ruin this channel with music.
Lol just thinking a little orchestral music would be nice
why do you care if he plays music in the background, are you paying for what he's doing?
E.C. Marin I think you missed the joke maybe you should go to 21:15 in the video and lighten up.
@@corydriver7634 I even put a time stamp and he or she still didn't get it. Oh well, what are ya gonna do right?!!
@@corydriver7634 umm you just lost me with the lighten up thing
Best channel ever. Never missed an episode since the first time I subscribed last year
Awesome thank you very much for watching my videos :)
gonna have to watch this tomorrow as not long finished work and im falling asleep missing parts
I hope you enjoy it :)
Seriously addictive viewing....can't wait for the next one.
Who can put thumbs down ? This is awesome, detailed, well filmed. Thanks again for the videos.
haters gonna hate, thats all to say about ...
Thank you for your comment :)
This is a FULL REBUILD, no joke! great work!
Thank you :) More episodes coming soon ;)
Great Video and Channel!! Really enjoyed it as a TL125 was my first motorcycle! I still have it, and it still runs! Found another that had been washed away in a flood, sat in 2 feet of mud upright, for who knows how long before I found it, drug it home and got it running again! Now I have two!
Hi, Thanks for your comment and sharing your story with us :)
21:00 LOL also, time to restore your torkx bits! ;D
Another 5stars restoration from you sir
Thank you :)
the skill and patience to be a wheelright is something i'll never possess so i doff my cap to you Sir on a job well done.
Thank you very much :)
So glad you don't play music over this. Cheers!
I've began restoring my first motorcycle (1975 MR175) and both of your videos have given me some insight on what I need to do with my bike. Great video....looking forward to the next one!
21:16 that noiseee
LOL!
waleed MP that was one dodgy vindaloo 😂
Excellent video look forward to the rest of it....... Classic Hondas were and still are great bikes...
I love watching your videos, absolutely brilliant. Watching this episode I was crying with laughter watching you drain out the fork leg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 keep up the good work, I look forward to the next one 👍👍👍👍
Im so glad you got a kick out my video :) Thanks for leaving a comment.
What kind of jealous untalented twit would thumbs down this type of attention to detail and effort?
I know, right? I want to fight them.
Those are sick ppl
Well said!
Probably some "really random" douchebags.
There's no way to dislike this
Someone that doesn't like fart jokes 🤭
Your DeoxC product is the most effective rust remover I've ever seen.
Marvelous work, as always ! Can't wait to see the next video !
You are one of a kind, always a pleasure watching you doing your magic! Can't wait to see the next steps!
Most satisfying from start to finish 👍
Thank you :)
Thumbs up if you're over 55 and 1. Rode these as a youngin' and 2. Couldn't help but to chuckle at 21:00 ?? :-)
What if im 196months? Send help!
@ LOL...I imagine at such an age - you were laughing hysterically! :-)
Im 58 n rode DT175s, TS250s, PE250s, IT175s, IT250s, RMX250s, TY175s and got all new n modern in 82 when i bought an XT250 so i dont qualify for a thumbs up!
Im on KDX250, TLM200R and a CRF250 these years
@@RRRIBEYE Not really, the time was 23.00+-0 and i just came from my work and projects. And btw you have a nice boat, would like to own those in somepoint ;)
@@theravedaddy These days I have twin Yamaha XTs. Both 1986 and Random would be PROUD! They're like new to this day. My XT600 is a thumpin' smoke-ring blowin' badass and my XT 350 is ideal for low key tooling around!
You do such amazing work, you would imagine once restored you could go to the relevant forums or enthusiasts clubs and sell these bikes for a nice profit.
That said it probably is a labour of love as the amount of hours you spend to get such a great finish outweigh what you sell them for.
Either way I really appreciate you sharing as it’s a pleasure to watch you work.
Hi, Thank you for your comment. I have never sold any of my projects i still have them all. I dont do this for money i do it for the love of restoration and making videos :)
I wouldn’t be able to sell them either!
I totally understand how you do it for the love of the machinery.
I think as soon as people take the attitude to do it as a business then the passion and enjoyment goes very quickly.
By keeping profit margins ect out of it it then gives you the luxury of taking your time and that is exactly what you need to do to produce such amazing restorations like yours.
@@mavos1211 And also when one tries to sell it, no one is looking at the work thats gone into restoring it, all they see is a TL 125, and how much its worth for them. And most definitely the price is never worth the work thats actually gone in. So restoring something old to this magnitude will never be profitable, as better machines are now available for far cheaper. Unless your client list is of those middle aged men who've made it in life and would like to own those machines from their younger days. Price isnt of matter then.
woow, this tires are good and very beautiful, congratulations!!!
I'm Brazilian, I do not lose a video of you.
Thanks for taking us along on this awesome restoration! BTW, I remember being told that Japanese motorcycles used fish oil for their shocks in the late 50's/early60's. Not sure if it's true on not though.
Thank you, Im glad you liked it :) Well if its true i certainly wouldn't want to be draining those shocks i think they may be a tad smelly haha.
Well when worked on some motorcycles made in the 70's it wasn't like that! So you should be fine! :-)
You would definitely buy a restoration from this guy...ready for part 3 now.😉
Part 3 coming soon, Glad your liking it so far :)
I enjoyed the fart sounds from the forks draining 🤣🤣
Great work as usual. Was waiting for an update 👍
It was pleasant to watch. I even made popcorn.
Beautiful, I'm waiting for the rest. Thanks
Great job mate!, It's enjoyable to see it progressing and how you do it.
I could actually watch this in real time while waiting for my honda TLM fenders to arrive from the uk, ive done the whole bike since part 1...... still waiting......
Excelente trabajo 👏👏👏👏👏👏 te quedaron muy bien los rines 👍
More excellent work, well done. Good to see that at long last you're publicly acknowledging the dodginess of your bench grinder (tee-hee)!!!. Can't wait for the next episode! Greetings from Southport. :-)
Thank you very much :)
The oil coming out of that shock 😂
smooth as pepto! LOL! Great work as usual and looking forward towards the next episode!
Aaaannddddd.....MAGIC!! Congrats again, as usual!!
Thank you for your kind comment :)
There´s only one thing I can do so well as him - this sound by changing suspension oil....8-))
Ok. Im ready for part 3 now. LOL. Nice work as always my friend. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for watching :)
Absolutely fabulous standard of work, i can only aspire to achieve such results, but i have a go, this will look amazing when it's finished.
Thank you for your kind comment :)
Fantastic work,, no bs talking
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Incredible work. I'm impressed
Me encantan tus videos y el trabajo que haces, un saludo desde España!
Awesome work as always such attention to detail keep up the great work 💪🏻
Thank you :)
I want more lol. Love this channel
More coming soon ;) Im very glad you like the channel :)
I love this episode of restorating motorcycle since you start at c90, now this, wish you all the best, greeting from Indonesia🙌
Thank you, Glad you enjoy it :)
Your welcome 👍
Can't wait for another episode
Im working on it ;)
Good job, I can't wait for the next video 👍👍👍
I learn so much for my own project (Yamaha SR 500 ❤️) when I See your videos.
You make a gerad job. Thanks a lot!
Thank you :) i wish you luck with your own project
21:12 wtf hahahaha. Thanks for the part 2. Keep rollin.
As usual a very thorough job. Thank you for the wonderful content. Will wait for tge next episode.
Thank you :)
excellent as usual can't wait for the next part.......big respect from Mauritius
Thank you :)
Amazing work !!!!
Muy buen contenido maquina,lo estaba esperando para verlo
great job love watching your videos well done.
Thank you :)
Nice job dude! Greetings from Brazil.
Another great video, love this can't of big projects and i think you are one of best that doing everything in detail, i wish i have a place and tools for doing this sort of restorations. THX :-)
Please when you're done, make do an extended test of the bike.
Doing some thorough work there.
Great videos mate, awesome to see such attention to detail. I'm restoring a 1972 cb125 so this is really helpful. I know it's not the most entertaining but I hope you show all the wiring, that's got me somewhat stumped atm. Keep up the good work
Ill do my best ;)
Great, I'm starting to see the overall picture
This is un chirurgical moto bike moment thanks a lot doctor !!! you have my respect congratulations !!!
Brilliant work mate a pleasure to watch
Thank you :)
Just awesome, looking forward to detailed engine tear down!
working on it ;)
Please tell me that Upol are looking after you, you are such a good advert for them, your skill and their product perfect together
I really wish they were, but unfortunately its just me on my own trying to stay afloat and fund these projects purely for the love of it. Thank you for your comment :)
@@RRCRestoration I couldn't resist writing to their UK office and giving them a link of this channel .😁 That's the least I could do .
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@@enterthelegions well done mate wish I'd f thought of that
@@enterthelegions sex
Just amazing,fantastic job
21:17 - Man, I've had weekends like that, too much drinking and then White Castle Sliders.
man ur shop is so clean as ur work ...........perfect
Thank you :)
Another excellent work.
Awesome work as always!
Thank you :)
Spoked wheels as a whole intimate the hell out of me.
Lo esperaba amigo. Te veo desde Argentina .
Great vids As Always
Great job! 😎👍
Thank you :)
Fantastic work! Keep it up!
Thank you :)
Amazing restore
Thank you :)
Have you heard of a polish called MAAS get it on eBay . It's amazing I repair and valet vintage watches for a living . The cream lasts forever it's expensive like but it's none abrasive . Excellent finish it leaves
MashaAllah
Good Work Bro
Love From Pakistan 🇵🇰🌹
Fantastic, love your work
Thank you :)
Nice work mate, you should do a tutorial about that step of adjust the wheels.
Very good restoration bro 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍
Thank you :)
Absolutely awesome!! I have a 69 Honda ct90 would be a good project for your shows! 😜
Awesome experience and thank you sir
Thank you for watching :)
Nice job bro. I don't have the patience to do that.
When you ganna download part 3 😁.. Amazing
Haha! Had to laugh when you were extricating the oil form that part! It sounded like a whoopee cushion or fart sound gag toy! 😂
I laughed a little bit too. The inner kid speaks.
I read the comments section only to check if it's only me laughing, thanks for joining the club:)
Restringing your own wheels, very good. I still remember the first wheel I built, it looked like a pretzel. I think it took me two hours to get it in shape to ride. Haha You look like you have done it a few times before. Keep up the great videos.
Haha same here the first one i ever done was a nightmare but once you get the feel for it its really not a bad job and actually quite therapeutic i find.
Nice work, reminds me of how much fun it is to restore an old bike. It looked like you put the old ratty spokes back on though. Was it just the camera angle? Had you cleaned them up a bit, even a wire brushing? Your DeOx product worked quickly. I just use molasses in water, but it takes about a week to convert the rust my way.
The original spokes were reused as they are they are in perfect condition. They dont look the best on camera for some reason but in real life they look fine, nice and shiny :)
Awwwww yis. It's coming on brilliantly!
Thank you :)
The best as always bud👍
Thank you :)
Love your work bro 💓
Thank you :)
I don't think I have ever seen anyone put seals in the fork leg before inserting the tube. I also don't believe I have ever seen anyone fill fork oil through the drain. But hey, looks like it works! The results speak for themselves!
Hi, Thanks very much for your comment. Work smarter not harder ;)
Comedy value on draining this forks 🤣
In my opinion those hubs would have look better with powder coat, but I still like it, good job.
I had a really hot chilli last night. I can sympathize with the front forks.
Приятно посмотреть!Nice to see!
perfect amigos ,thanks