Thanks a lot for posting the maintainance videos. I feel so glad that I can refer to your videos as if they are an owners manual. Keep it up, I'm sure R1 owners like me do love your videos.
Not to bash you guys , but If you want to post tutorials for people that are new to doing maintenance on they own bikes - you should not forget about cleaning pistons before pushing them in. As all the brake dust/ road grime is not the best friend for seals. Another thing is once pistons are cleaned you can use your old brake pads to push pistons in ( not risking damaging new pads ). Also copper grease on the back of brake pads , and cleaning of pin holding pads + copper grease AS PER MANUAL
Nice!! That's what we like to hear - that our videos helped you successfully do the job yourself. I watch our own videos myself when I work on my R1. Of course Todd (presenter in the videos) doesn't since he is an expert, but I still have to reference our own videos to do the smallest jobs. Don't tell anybody!!
Thanks for staying on top of us. We'll move your request up the list as it makes sense given the riding season is back in full swing and a lot of folks will need to change out their plugs. That may film this weekend (if we can get our camera back that we loaned out) and then it will take some time get it edited. BUT, Todd agreed and it is now priority. Standby...
Awesome, glad you got it done. I'll check out your videos and channel. Also - we just uploaded a new video. It's only for R1 Insiders but anyone can sign up on our website. Insiders will get the new video first before we release it later to the public on RUclips, so sign up if you haven't! Stay visible out there!
You bet! We spend all of our free time after our day jobs working to bring you as much helpful info as possible. We're just trying to share the knowledge we've gained over the years of riding motorcycles. Thank you for your comment. It's motivation for us to keep going full speed ahead!
I'll ask Todd, but I've never heard of coppaslip. It might be fine, but personally I've hear mechanics say you don't want to put things on or near the breaks that could leak or get on your pad or rotors. I'm not saying you can't, but I just haven't. I'll get back to you later after I see what Todd says. We get tons of emails and comments both here and on the blog so remind me if you don't hear back. Thanks for commenting!
Will add to the list (the growing list!). We won't be able to shoot this video in the near future. We are currently working on 4 others that are in progress. Sorry man, I wish we had more time or could do this for a living but we are slammed. Good luck. If you have any questions we might be able to at least help you that way.
Actually yes. That's the one I'm editing on tonight. It's going to take a bit longer to finish up (maybe a week). If you haven't already, you should go to our website and sign up to be an "R1Videos Insider." We are now going to share our videos with our Insiders in private first - - before we release them publicly. When you sign up, you will get to see them quite some time before everyone else. It's a way to add value for our members, so join us now!
Thanks! We are trying our best to make as many videos as possible. Your comments help us stay motivated to shoot and edit more and more of them. Glad they are helpful for you and your crew.
We don't use anything on our brake pads and have never had squeal. Did you pick that up and put it on your pads because you were getting squeal or did you do it from the get go so you wouldn't get squeal?
Not yet, but we will add it to the list. We shot this once before, but the quality of the video wasn't very good so we scrapped it. It's going to be quite a while, but this is a video we will move closer to the top of the list. Thanks for the suggestion.
Uhm, I like how he puts the spring back in upside down, even after commenting earlier about making sure it goes in exactly the same way it comes out... classic
its a good idea to remove the actual calipers and clean the pistons well before you push them back in.....that way you dont get all that crap in your caliper!
Rear brakes added to the list! You do not have to clean the calipers when you change pads, but you can. You also do not have to change brake fluid when you change pads. But you should change the brake fluid when it starts getting dark and brown. It should be clear yellow to gold. We have a how to video shot for changing brake fluid already, we are just trying to get it edited and finished. So check back for that one!
No - the master cylinder cap is not off. What you see in the video are the exact steps you need to follow and nothing more needs to be done. Hope this helps with changing your brake pads. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Yeah, it shouldn't be much different. Let us know if you have any questions and we'll do our best to help even though we don't have access to an R6. You should be fine following long with this video, but let us know if something is very different. Good luck!
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Thanks a lot for posting the maintainance videos. I feel so glad that I can refer to your videos as if they are an owners manual. Keep it up, I'm sure R1 owners like me do love your videos.
Changed, both my brake pads and oil today. It took me about an hour.
Thanks guys.
Not to bash you guys , but If you want to post tutorials for people that are new to doing maintenance on they own bikes - you should not forget about cleaning pistons before pushing them in. As all the brake dust/ road grime is not the best friend for seals.
Another thing is once pistons are cleaned you can use your old brake pads to push pistons in ( not risking damaging new pads ).
Also copper grease on the back of brake pads , and cleaning of pin holding pads + copper grease AS PER MANUAL
Nice!! That's what we like to hear - that our videos helped you successfully do the job yourself. I watch our own videos myself when I work on my R1. Of course Todd (presenter in the videos) doesn't since he is an expert, but I still have to reference our own videos to do the smallest jobs. Don't tell anybody!!
Thanks for staying on top of us. We'll move your request up the list as it makes sense given the riding season is back in full swing and a lot of folks will need to change out their plugs. That may film this weekend (if we can get our camera back that we loaned out) and then it will take some time get it edited. BUT, Todd agreed and it is now priority. Standby...
Awesome, glad you got it done. I'll check out your videos and channel. Also - we just uploaded a new video. It's only for R1 Insiders but anyone can sign up on our website. Insiders will get the new video first before we release it later to the public on RUclips, so sign up if you haven't! Stay visible out there!
Sweet video man, thanks!
Do you have a video on replacing the brake fluid?
You bet! We spend all of our free time after our day jobs working to bring you as much helpful info as possible. We're just trying to share the knowledge we've gained over the years of riding motorcycles. Thank you for your comment. It's motivation for us to keep going full speed ahead!
You bet! Glad we could do our part to help you out with our videos!
You bet! That's the plan as long as people keep watching and commenting, we'll keep them coming.
I'll ask Todd, but I've never heard of coppaslip. It might be fine, but personally I've hear mechanics say you don't want to put things on or near the breaks that could leak or get on your pad or rotors. I'm not saying you can't, but I just haven't. I'll get back to you later after I see what Todd says. We get tons of emails and comments both here and on the blog so remind me if you don't hear back. Thanks for commenting!
Right on! You really should clean them up when you pull them out. We jumped the gun and forgot. Thanks for the reminder, and thanks for watching!
Will add to the list (the growing list!). We won't be able to shoot this video in the near future. We are currently working on 4 others that are in progress. Sorry man, I wish we had more time or could do this for a living but we are slammed. Good luck. If you have any questions we might be able to at least help you that way.
when you used the old pad to push the piston back did you have the master cylinder cap off?
DO A REAR BRAKE VIDEO AND ALSO DO U HAVE TO CLEAN THE CALIPERS BEFORE PUTTING NEW PADS???? OR REPLACE BRAKE FLUID??
Actually yes. That's the one I'm editing on tonight. It's going to take a bit longer to finish up (maybe a week). If you haven't already, you should go to our website and sign up to be an "R1Videos Insider." We are now going to share our videos with our Insiders in private first - - before we release them publicly. When you sign up, you will get to see them quite some time before everyone else. It's a way to add value for our members, so join us now!
Nice catch, I even missed it in editing.
Thanks! We are trying our best to make as many videos as possible. Your comments help us stay motivated to shoot and edit more and more of them. Glad they are helpful for you and your crew.
great vids thanx for the fast response!
We don't use anything on our brake pads and have never had squeal. Did you pick that up and put it on your pads because you were getting squeal or did you do it from the get go so you wouldn't get squeal?
very love it
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Plz make more turtorial videos
it could be quite a few things but yes, that's a good place to start if the fuel line is old and dirty
do you never put coppaslip on the back of your pads?
Not yet, but we will add it to the list. We shot this once before, but the quality of the video wasn't very good so we scrapped it. It's going to be quite a while, but this is a video we will move closer to the top of the list. Thanks for the suggestion.
Did you see the spark plug change video yet? It's been out for a while now. Just thought I'd let you know.
hello I'm waiting for a new movie with a change in the clutch plates yamaha r1 2005. u can help me!? thx bro
Uhm, I like how he puts the spring back in upside down, even after commenting earlier about making sure it goes in exactly the same way it comes out... classic
Great video, thanks
its a good idea to remove the actual calipers and clean the pistons well before you push them back in.....that way you dont get all that crap in your caliper!
Rear brakes added to the list! You do not have to clean the calipers when you change pads, but you can. You also do not have to change brake fluid when you change pads. But you should change the brake fluid when it starts getting dark and brown. It should be clear yellow to gold. We have a how to video shot for changing brake fluid already, we are just trying to get it edited and finished. So check back for that one!
You're welcome. Many more videos to come!
This has been shot for you - still working on editing the final version. We are getting very close!
coppaslip is a copper based grease that will stop brake squeal maybe you guys use something similiar
No - the master cylinder cap is not off. What you see in the video are the exact steps you need to follow and nothing more needs to be done. Hope this helps with changing your brake pads. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Thank you for watching! Let us know if you have any video requests for our list. It's getting long but we'll get to them all eventually.
Thanks again for watching and commenting! More videos to come. They just take a while to make.
thank you!!
Good tip, thanks!
by back brake did not work for about 2 months as a result of not having copper paste on the sliding pins :/ so id always put that on there
Yeah, it shouldn't be much different. Let us know if you have any questions and we'll do our best to help even though we don't have access to an R6. You should be fine following long with this video, but let us know if something is very different. Good luck!
@arkadiusz56 You are correct, thanks for sharing your tips with everyone!
You are welcome. Let us know via email if you have any questions! Check out the site at R1Videos and get email address from there.
Great video. Thanks