Good to see someone who admits they don’t really know what they’re doing. At least you know the engine is a runner. Just a bloke with a handful of spanners, a Haynes manual, and a bit of trial and error. All on his driveway, no fancy garage with all the tools. Keep it up.
That multimeter will be a loyal companion to you on your motorcycling journey. Great to see someone connecing with their bike mechanically and not just relying on the gerage.
welldone bud, check your oil level as youve more than likely put too much in as its smoking like hell and they shouldnt do that even after sitting for a while and run the bike up to temperature (when the fan comes on). Also you need to push your forks down further into the top yolks (not tripple tree's) as far down as the thin indent in the top of the forks, there's supposed to be a small circlip/snap ring in that groove and needs to sit against the top surface of the yolks to be in th right position. Left like that it will steer really quickly and be nose end biased and not very confidence inspiring for such a heavy bike. Change it before you ride it buddy. If you need to us your multimeter turn the knob to where it says 20v and it will test up to 20v. Your bike is a 12v system so it should give you a reading of what the state of charge is. You need between 12.8 and 13.3v to show healthy unit. When the bike is running, put the red probe to pos, black probe to black and see if the bike is charging, it should say above 13v and when you rev it wth the lights on, the voltage should drop and then pick up again on the multi meter showing the stator in the crank case on the L/H/S is charging everything as required. They're lovely bikes and run forevevr when looked after, I'm currently riding my VFR800 VTEC which is over 170K now so just shows what these motors from Honda are good for..... Well done for taking the leap of faith and buying such a damaged one to bring back.......another bike back on the road........BRILLIANT I've done several of these, have yu checked the wheel bearings yet as its been in a smash so make sure you have no play in them or again it will handle like a jellyfish on rollorskates.
@@BikesofRye could be interesting, I've not heard of this done before. Forks are a pig for oil weight and height and might need a tune, but you know when they're right as mine felt awful. totally different when done right.
Well done fella you deserve your reward 😊try using a funnel next time you pour oil, best practice is to fill the oil filter before you fit it, that way you don't get a slug of oil draining straight from the sump. Bike sounds awesome 👌
Just bought my Blackbird 4 weeks ago. Rode it up to Aberdeen from Liverpool, no issues until I reached Aberdeen, then it started misfiring. Since then, I checked the battery and rectifier with the multimeter, all good. Check the ECU connections, all good. Did the loom fix that the blackbird needs or at least can stop certain electrical issues. Still misfiring. Took the tank off, replaced the air filter with the Hi-flo one, and put new plugs in. She runs sweet now. What a bike though.....love it.
Glad to see that the bike ran in the end. Just one comment, apart from using a funnel as David Reed suggested. If you hold the oil container with the spout at the top instead of the logical way by the handle, it will stop an airlock being formed, which in turn makes the oil gulp out as it did with you. Looking forward to seeing the test ride, keep up the good work.
Rotate the oil can through 90 degrees either way so it’s effective,y on its side and that way when pouring it is far less likely to glug like you experienced. Really does work and little chance of it going down the side of the engine! Loving the build videos fella, well done and keep going.
So bloody made up for you bud, chuffed to f**k to be honest! Well done, this has put a smile a mile wide on my face as I expect it has with you :D Brilliant!!
Well done on getting to this point. You should be proud of how you are sharing your learning path. Most people who are handy with DIY spannering have all learned on the job - at first with few tools and building on their mistakes. Personally, I have found that hand injuries/cuts/grazes etc never go away though! The way you remain calm despite the frustrations is admirable. Looking forward to the rest of the build! Cheers
Mate, I've been watching this with pretty much bated breath. I have an xx-5 model Blackbird (obviously injection) in Candy Phoenix Blue sitting in my garage with 13k miles on it. Had it since 2006. It hasn't been started in 10 years. Last time I looked at it (about a year ago) I couldn't even open the fuel cap so I didn't bother although I have some desire to ride it again. I've been concerned about the effort required or if it's even worth doing but this series of posts has encouraged me that maybe it could be done. So thanks.
Well done mate🎉 Blackbird is crackin bike.....I have 1 too. A lot of bike these days, for the £money definitely. Cant wait to see your first ride out on it.
Well done for persisting. It lives!! Lots of tinkering left but I bet you're struggling not to jump on and go for a spin. Check the brakes before checking the throttle. 👍
Sounds great - way better than my stock. You should be chuffed to bits, especially with the amount you've changed on the bike. New batteries will always need a charge, sat in a cold warehouse.
Well done nearly time to hit the road (not literally) ,when you have her going down the road after all this time your senses will be very much heightened and you will be listening to the bike and be very nervous . Take it easy and dont go too far too soon ,short runs and back home recheck all is good and off again till confidence in your rebuild ends with you being a very happy chappy😃
Congratulations on the Blackbird firing up. I certainly admire your "How difficult can it be attitude" Looking forward to seeing her with the Fairing back on. I have a feeling you are going for a colour change? So going off your Man in Black attire, could it be Black? I have a 2000 model in Blue. The comfort level is amazing giving she is 23 years old, and pulls like a train...😎
Good to see someone who admits they don’t really know what they’re doing. At least you know the engine is a runner. Just a bloke with a handful of spanners, a Haynes manual, and a bit of trial and error. All on his driveway, no fancy garage with all the tools.
Keep it up.
That multimeter will be a loyal companion to you on your motorcycling journey. Great to see someone connecing with their bike mechanically and not just relying on the gerage.
We all got to start somewhere
Still think he's done good 👍
welldone bud, check your oil level as youve more than likely put too much in as its smoking like hell and they shouldnt do that even after sitting for a while and run the bike up to temperature (when the fan comes on).
Also you need to push your forks down further into the top yolks (not tripple tree's) as far down as the thin indent in the top of the forks, there's supposed to be a small circlip/snap ring in that groove and needs to sit against the top surface of the yolks to be in th right position.
Left like that it will steer really quickly and be nose end biased and not very confidence inspiring for such a heavy bike. Change it before you ride it buddy.
If you need to us your multimeter turn the knob to where it says 20v and it will test up to 20v. Your bike is a 12v system so it should give you a reading of what the state of charge is. You need between 12.8 and 13.3v to show healthy unit. When the bike is running, put the red probe to pos, black probe to black and see if the bike is charging, it should say above 13v and when you rev it wth the lights on, the voltage should drop and then pick up again on the multi meter showing the stator in the crank case on the L/H/S is charging everything as required.
They're lovely bikes and run forevevr when looked after, I'm currently riding my VFR800 VTEC which is over 170K now so just shows what these motors from Honda are good for.....
Well done for taking the leap of faith and buying such a damaged one to bring back.......another bike back on the road........BRILLIANT
I've done several of these, have yu checked the wheel bearings yet as its been in a smash so make sure you have no play in them or again it will handle like a jellyfish on rollorskates.
He's purposely lowering the bike I believe.
Really😧???
Eek!
Thanks for the tips! The bike is lowered 20mm rear and 15mm front
@@BikesofRye could be interesting, I've not heard of this done before.
Forks are a pig for oil weight and height and might need a tune, but you know when they're right as mine felt awful. totally different when done right.
Well done fella you deserve your reward 😊try using a funnel next time you pour oil, best practice is to fill the oil filter before you fit it, that way you don't get a slug of oil draining straight from the sump. Bike sounds awesome 👌
Just bought my Blackbird 4 weeks ago. Rode it up to Aberdeen from Liverpool, no issues until I reached Aberdeen, then it started misfiring. Since then, I checked the battery and rectifier with the multimeter, all good. Check the ECU connections, all good. Did the loom fix that the blackbird needs or at least can stop certain electrical issues. Still misfiring. Took the tank off, replaced the air filter with the Hi-flo one, and put new plugs in. She runs sweet now. What a bike though.....love it.
Congrats mate she runs!!
Glad to see that the bike ran in the end. Just one comment, apart from using a funnel as David Reed suggested. If you hold the oil container with the spout at the top instead of the logical way by the handle, it will stop an airlock being formed, which in turn makes the oil gulp out as it did with you. Looking forward to seeing the test ride, keep up the good work.
Rotate the oil can through 90 degrees either way so it’s effective,y on its side and that way when pouring it is far less likely to glug like you experienced. Really does work and little chance of it going down the side of the engine! Loving the build videos fella, well done and keep going.
Well done, one of the best bikes I have ever owned. Enjoy😃
Well done done same with my vfr 750 rc 36
Well done Rye! It's such a wonderful feeling to hear a project run for the first time 👍
Great result, all your hard work and patience is paying off, another awesome video.
Happy days :) she started
That made me smile, nice one
So bloody made up for you bud, chuffed to f**k to be honest! Well done, this has put a smile a mile wide on my face as I expect it has with you :D Brilliant!!
Impressed!
Had to diagnose some real odd problems in my time so well done.
Can’t wait to see her ride
That's the sound we all want to hear 😁
Nothing like getting things done right on our bike, congratz 💪
Salvaged and reborn. Good job! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching!
Great feeling turning it over fof the first time. So want one of these in my garage.
From one motorbike you-tuber to another, well done great video. Been considering doing a Blackbird, this will help massively.
That sound bring me back memories. Love the blackbird❤
I'm psyched for you! I'm looking forward to seeing the first ride on this when it's "completed." Glad you are keeping the Blackbird alive.
Well done on getting to this point. You should be proud of how you are sharing your learning path. Most people who are handy with DIY spannering have all learned on the job - at first with few tools and building on their mistakes. Personally, I have found that hand injuries/cuts/grazes etc never go away though!
The way you remain calm despite the frustrations is admirable.
Looking forward to the rest of the build! Cheers
AWESOME BLACK BIRD , RESPECT
Mate, I've been watching this with pretty much bated breath. I have an xx-5 model Blackbird (obviously injection) in Candy Phoenix Blue sitting in my garage with 13k miles on it. Had it since 2006. It hasn't been started in 10 years. Last time I looked at it (about a year ago) I couldn't even open the fuel cap so I didn't bother although I have some desire to ride it again. I've been concerned about the effort required or if it's even worth doing but this series of posts has encouraged me that maybe it could be done. So thanks.
Great result, best feeling in the world. Always charge a new battery before you fit it.
Well done mate
G, day great video I love these kinds of video
Absolutely awesome mate, getting closer to being finished every episode, cant eait to see it all done up, engine sounds sweet
Great job lad can’t wait to see her when she’s all back together and you take her for a spin up the road
Well done
Job well done lad
congrats nice to see it running :)
Superb!!! Glad to hear it running.
Well done 👍
Great stuff, well done for getting it running. Super-cute dog too, need to see more of her!
Well done mister.
All your hard work is paying off and thanks for posting
Excellent! it's great it's running - well done!
You’re such a nice guy as well. I love watching your videos
Well done so chuffed for you that it fired up.
Proper job 👍🏼
Really well done! Looking forward to seeing it the road now. Really enjoying this series 👍
congrats Rye, cant wait for the video when you are riding this beauty!!
Well done! You'll be enjoying it over the summer, and it'll be even better because you fixed it! :)
👌 music to my ears! 😁 Congratulations
Congrats! Great to see it running!
Could see how proud you were when it fired up!
It's a great moment when a bike finally runs after a very long time fixing it
Congratulations mate
Awesome! Well done
that's a result - congratulations!
Nice one ! 👍
It's ALIVE ! That's exciting . Must feel very rewarding to hear it run . Well done !
Well done bud! Glad to see it running. Very much enjoying your channel and especially this series 😃👍
Great stuff. I'm really pleased for you.
Congratulations! She sounds good!
Sounds perfect. Good work.
These are nice bikes
Great work mate.. really enjoying this series.. cute doggy aswell❤keep up the good work!
Good job
Well done mate🎉
Blackbird is crackin bike.....I have 1 too.
A lot of bike these days, for the £money definitely.
Cant wait to see your first ride out on it.
Great work buddy, what a relief to hear it running!
Whooo hoooooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪😂 knew u could do it yesss❤️
Great to see it firing up after all the hard work you have put into the project, hope it runs well Rye
The most muted first start reaction ever 😂. Well done, mega job.
Just amazing
🏴love from Scotland 🏴
Well done, pal. Massive achievement 👌💪🏍
Well done, coming along nicely
Fantastic mate , well done 👏 😊
Fantastic bud really made up for u 👏 keep the videos coming Iv not missed one yet
Well done bud, I wouldn't have known to buy a multi-meter, I would have seeked help!! Looking forward to the next episode, cheers. MB.
Very happy for you matey. Great job! Look forward to the next one.
It's alive 🎉 yaaayyy😊
Well done.
Well done for persisting. It lives!! Lots of tinkering left but I bet you're struggling not to jump on and go for a spin. Check the brakes before checking the throttle. 👍
Well done mate. Chuffed for you
Well done Rye, the finish line is in sight now.
Love this series!!!
Great work sir!!!
Congrats on the first start! 👌
Job well done mate. Can’t wait to see the end result 🏍💨
Well done chap, top effort
Sounds sweet congratulations
Sounds great - way better than my stock.
You should be chuffed to bits, especially with the amount you've changed on the bike. New batteries will always need a charge, sat in a cold warehouse.
Nice one
Congrats. Love that sound :) Hope you will drive soon :)
Oil topped up was best part
Just kills it 😂
Sounds really nice with the black widow 👏🏻
Well done nearly time to hit the road (not literally) ,when you have her going down the road after all this time your senses will be very much heightened and you will be listening to the bike and be very nervous .
Take it easy and dont go too far too soon ,short runs and back home recheck all is good and off again till confidence in your rebuild ends with you being a very happy chappy😃
Congratulations on the Blackbird firing up. I certainly admire your "How difficult can it be attitude" Looking forward to seeing her with the Fairing back on. I have a feeling you are going for a colour change? So going off your Man in Black attire, could it be Black? I have a 2000 model in Blue. The comfort level is amazing giving she is 23 years old, and pulls like a train...😎
I’m amazed,well done😉
Impressed with the bike and the work, well done.
I got to say though, that magic dog is fantastic, does it "Feel the Force" ?😂👍
Well done buddy.😎👍
Big ol well done that man 👍👍👍
First pick would be the battery, because the lights should not fade when the AC works.
Btw, congrats :)
Well done mate, I honestly wouldn’t know where to start :-)
brilliant, long live the blackbird
Congrats! Spray a little WD down the ignition barrel it’ll slip in better next time
it liiiiiiiiiiiiiiives well done .
great work m8 !
Brill job dude
My cbr600 had a similar problem with the electrics not coming on intermittently. It turned out to be the ignition key/lock
Take it to feelthatnoise for the mot mate! 👍. You should bring it to the meet they do
Very likely!