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FixRideExplore
Приєднався 3 лис 2008
Welcome to FixRideExplore!
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking for practical maintenance tips, in-depth gear reviews, and thrilling adventure rides? You've come to the right place!
I'm Rob, a seasoned motorcyclist with decades of experience in riding, maintaining, and exploring the world on two wheels. On this channel, you'll find a mix of:
DIY Motorcycle Maintenance: Step-by-step tutorials to help you keep your bike in top shape.
Gear Reviews: Honest reviews of the latest gear, tools, and accessories.
Adventure Vlogs: Join me as I embark on exciting motorcycle journeys and explore breath-taking destinations.
Personal Stories: Insights and stories from my life on the road, sharing lessons learned and memorable experiences.
Whether you're a seasoned rider or just getting started, FixRideExplore has something for everyone. Subscribe to stay updated with our latest videos, and don't forget to hit the bell icon to never miss an update!
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking for practical maintenance tips, in-depth gear reviews, and thrilling adventure rides? You've come to the right place!
I'm Rob, a seasoned motorcyclist with decades of experience in riding, maintaining, and exploring the world on two wheels. On this channel, you'll find a mix of:
DIY Motorcycle Maintenance: Step-by-step tutorials to help you keep your bike in top shape.
Gear Reviews: Honest reviews of the latest gear, tools, and accessories.
Adventure Vlogs: Join me as I embark on exciting motorcycle journeys and explore breath-taking destinations.
Personal Stories: Insights and stories from my life on the road, sharing lessons learned and memorable experiences.
Whether you're a seasoned rider or just getting started, FixRideExplore has something for everyone. Subscribe to stay updated with our latest videos, and don't forget to hit the bell icon to never miss an update!
Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R - Engine Tear Down!!
You requested it so we have put it together.
A complete nut and bolt tear-down of a Kawasaki GPZ900R engine.
More info on our Facebook Page
RideRestorers/
This our first Ride Restorer project and we've decided to restore a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R. For us it's an exciting rebuild project.
Help Supports us with Patreon
www.patreon.com/riderestorers
#kawasaki #kawasakininja #gpz900r #enginerebuild #motorcyclerestoration
A complete nut and bolt tear-down of a Kawasaki GPZ900R engine.
More info on our Facebook Page
RideRestorers/
This our first Ride Restorer project and we've decided to restore a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R. For us it's an exciting rebuild project.
Help Supports us with Patreon
www.patreon.com/riderestorers
#kawasaki #kawasakininja #gpz900r #enginerebuild #motorcyclerestoration
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Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R Rebuild EP8 - Frame Wheels Exhausts and More
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More info on our Facebook Page RideRestorers/ It's time to see what Brian has been doing whilst Rob was rebuilding the engine of the GPZ900R. The best way to describe this is he's been doing everything else. Frame, Suspension, Wheels, Exhausts and more. He's also bought a new project we want to involve you all in. Help Supports us with Patreon www.patreon.com/riderestorers #kawasak...
Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R Rebuild EP7 - Engine Assembly Part 2
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More info on our Facebook Page RideRestorers/ In this second part of the GPZ900R engine rebuild it's time to re-fit the block, cylinder head, camshafts and starter chain. I could build it up further but Brian would only need to remove these parts to attend to the cosmetics. On other project we have sent engine cases away coating but because of the Covid19 pandemic and lockdowns thi...
Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R Rebuild EP6 - Engine Assembly Part 1
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More info on our Facebook Page RideRestorers/ I've split the rebuilding of the Kawasaki GPZ900R engine in to two parts. In the bike this engine ran well, sounded great and the compression was very good so didn't expect to find anything too bad. But sometimes never you'll know what condition things are really in until you can have a good look. It also gave us a great opportunity to ...
Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R Rebuild EP5 - Starter Clutch Removal and Rebuild
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More info on our Facebook Page RideRestorers/ It seems wrong to strip the Kawasaki GPZ900R engine down this far and not refurb its starter clutch. The GPZ900R Starter Clutch has been know to give up and the thought of rebuilding the engine without first dismantling it and replacing the parts that frequently fail doesn't sit well. They can fail in other ways but by replacing the sta...
Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R Rebuild EP4 - Splitting the Engine Case
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More info on our Facebook Page RideRestorers/ Today Rob is splitting the cases of the engine from our Kawasaki GPZ900R. The reason he's doing this is because he wants to make sure the engine is in good condition on the inside. This exposes the gearbox, crankshaft, big ends and starter clutch (which is a known common problem). Help Supports us with Patreon www.patreon.com/riderestor...
Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R Rebuild EP3 - Engine Strip & Top End Removal
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More info on our Facebook Page RideRestorers/ This our first Ride Restorer project and we've decided to restore a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R. For us it's an exciting rebuild project. The engine was removed from our bike so now it's down to Rob to start dismantling the engine so all the components can be checked. He'll start by removing the starter motor, generator, and engine covers bef...
Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R Rebuild EP2 - Frame Strip Down
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More info on our Facebook Page RideRestorers/ This our first Ride Restorer project and we've decided to restore a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R. For us it's an exciting rebuild project. Having finishing the GPZ900R engine removal it meant Brian can strip the motorcycle frame down and start checking and preparing the components for paint and powder coating. Help Supports us with Patreon www...
Kawasaki Ninja GPZ900R Rebuild EP1 - Intro and Engine Removal
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More info on our Facebook Page RideRestorers/ This our first Ride Restorer project and we've decided to restore a 1986 Kawasaki GPZ900R. For us it's an exciting rebuild project. We've always wanted to own one of these motorcycles so it's an odd feeling to be working on a bike we've both been dreaming about for over 30 years. In this video we have a quick intro to our bike before se...
Life-Changing Motorcycle Adventure - Feature Film
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Watch Now: Aim For The Horizon | Epic Adventure Motorcycling Documentary Made in 2009. Ahead of it's time. The pioneering HD adventure motorcycling film. Join us on an unforgettable journey of resilience, transformation, and adventure! In "Aim For The Horizon," follow Dean Wilson as he overcomes life's toughest challenges through an epic motorcycle adventure across Europe. 🚀 About This Document...
Adventure Motorcycling - Aim For The Horizon Trailer
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Bike Info: www.hondaafricatwin.com Buy the DVD at www.adventure-spec.com/default/film-aim-for-the-horizon-dvd.html Aim for the Horizon documents the story of Rob, proving to his friend Dean, that anyone can have an adventure and regardless of your situation, you should endeavour to realise your dreams. But this dream turned out to be a bigger journey than Dean imagined as Rob decides to take it...
Great stuff, very useful for my forthcoming GPX750R build. Not exactly the same but many similarities.
Could you remember how long those springs are new? I can’t find the specs in my book. Thanks.
@@allan.in.australia2415 Sorry I don't recall the lengths.
Honestly, this video helps me a lot. I have a GPZ1000RX '86, and while disassembling to adjust the valve clearance and align the 'T' mark on the rotor with the engine mark, I found the exhaust cam sprocket aligned with the engine plane EX, which is perfect. However, when I looked at the intake sprocket, it was aligned with the '986IN' mark and not just the 'IN' mark. When I saw this, I thought, this can't be right; my bike shouldn't be running well. I understand that those markings indicate which holes correspond to using the sprocket for the intake or exhaust cam since it's the same piece. I loosened the intake cam to correct it, and when I adjusted and synchronized it properly, the engine was running fine, but when I set the proper valve clearance, I found that the intake valves were touching the piston... so I had to disassemble everything again. While watching a video by UA-camr Ronald Finger, who also has a GPZ1000, I saw that his was exactly the same as mine. Aligned correctly at '986IN'... The manual doesn't mention this anywhere, but it seems to be an error on Kawasaki's part in marking it, just like the GPZ900, which is correct, but on the GPZ1000, it needs to be aligned differently.
Hello! I've bought a gpz900r thats been off the road 20 years... im currently replacing the cams and chain so have all the engine covers off with the emgine still in the frame, just about to reassemble it. Some people are saying i need to do this too before i go any further. What are your thoughts/recommendations?
If the starter clutch is accessible I would refurbished the unit. But it's up to you to make the call.
Subscribed. Did you finish the project? Can you post a video to the finished product?!
It did get finished and sadly sold. COVID stopped all filming but I'll try and find the finished bike pics. Might be a video or two there.
I really appreciate how you synced the sound of the head bolts breaking loose with the music @2:30
Thank you for noticing
Great and helpfull video! Maybe you could help me with the following: After replacing the starter clutch parts like you, I dont get the starter cog into place ( tried it counterclockwise). Is there a „trick“? And: is it normal, that the housing is bended up a little bit in the area of the 3 zylinders? Thanks a lot, Markus
It's a case of perseverance and making sure the rollers are recessed properly. Nothing should be bent though. Best of luck Markus
Thanks a lot!
Guess what, they had sold me the wrong parts! Looked similar but the 3 zylinders were a little bit too long. For this reason they bent the casing and the zylinders could‘t move. After receiving the right Parts everything worked out like you described it in the video :-) Thanks again and best regards, Markus
@@markuskemper363 Very pleased to know it's sorted now. If you haven't already could you subscribe and share this channel. I'm in the process of re-launching it and subscribers mean more videos. Anything you can do to help raise awareness to my channel would be really appreciated you help. Thanks Rob
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It's an Illness! I've ended up with 2 GPZ's now! one i'm just doing a light mechanical resto. It's only got 12000 miles on and been sat for 20 odd years! and the other is just a pile of parts... I'm doing a full front and rear end swap and something to boost power? maybe a turbo or fancy carbs and cams? how are you guys getting on?
Hey there. We had to stop filming due to COVID and other commitments. The bike was completed and we sadly parted with it. Was painful to say goodbye.
I've got a first gen GPZ900, needed a rough outline of the actual clutch replacement and a couple torque specs. Unfortunately in your videos you completely ship disassembly of the clutch assembly. You'd probably get a good amount of views if you covered a complete clutch removal, inspection, and installation because currently there are not any videos available of the process, aside from one I watched that is only in Spanish. Just a thought, Thanks!
Ah sorry I didn't film this step. I took apart and checked everything but the camera wasn't rolling. There's a ton of deep dives I could have done but I just didn't have the time. The bike got completed and sold but COVID stopped filming in our tracks. Would love to kick start this channel again.
Nice work guys! Need more content from this project!👍
Unfortunately COVID stopped the filming of this series. Would love to restart this channel. Please subscribe as if I hit 2k subscribers I would be motivated to start again.
Lose the annoying music.
Thanks for the tip. How does it compare to your videos.
you have only done a quick fix you should also change the gear drive as they get flat spots and this fix will not last!
Your comment can be valid but wasn't a concern in this example. Starter clutch was working perfectly before. Changed rollers/springs as a caution and to demonstrate how the starter clutch works. Inspected for flat spots and any other wear. All good. I've found with these starter clutches it's the initial engagement that causes them to start slipping. This usually is the springs reduced pressure, causing slip, then a polishing of the surfaces. This then exaggerates the wear further widening the tolerances to the point it then binds (rollers don't roll) creating flat spots. Fortunately it was all in superb condition.
Where did you get the Rebuilding Kit??
I can't remember now. We sourced a lot of parts from a company that sold GPZ kit. I don't believe the company exists now. There were also kit available on eBay and other online places. It's a pretty basic and common part so should be easy to find with some googling.
'Morning...It would be better if the videos were more detailed and lasted a little longer. We, the beginners, need to see things in more detail. Thank you very much for us...
Hello Vincent. Thank you for the feedback. I filmed everything to create a bolt by bolt blow for the engine strip down and rebuild videos and also long descriptive video for the starter clutch issues and rehuild. Is this the format and detail you prefer.
Great video just got a gpz900r in bits, your video helped can you help on the cylinder head at the rear above the carb,s is a water pipe 2 16mm o rings where does the small rubber hose with the right angled section go too, andy
Sorry Andy. Been so long since I rebuilt it I can't remember the details.
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What do you need help with?
Hi Rob, I am rebuilding my gpz engine and I am having issues to fit the new oil valve seals. Mine they fit too tight and from your video seems to be really easy job instead. Should I think to contact the seller for suspected wrong item? Thanks
They should be snug but not tight. Wrap the valve with something to protect the seal and help it slide over.
Episode 9 ????????
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. We couldn't travel to each others so it scuppered the whole channel. Would love to kick start the channel so please subscribe.
Well done. Where did you get your gaskets and gasket sealer sealer. I’d like a good one to use. Also where did you get the new oil seals from?
It was a long time ago now but there was a lot of hunting for the correct kit.
When is the next Video … also from A1 GPZ
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Would love to kickstart the channel again so please subscribe. Those number make it worthwhile.
Nice video - the engine stand used looks very cool. Is it homemade? If so, could you perhaps share the measures so I can build one myself?
It's made by sealey.
That's a tear down
Thank you Ken. Only wish I had time to do more. I might kick start this channel again later this year.
@@FixRideExplore I subscribed with huge enthusiasm from Australia to only just see the production date of the videos was 2020! I wonder where the channel went??? Excellent quality when it was going. It's mid 2023. Hopefully you guys can re boot but with only 1,200 subscribers and so few views that will take more money than UA-cam or Patreon could ever supplement you with. It's going to have to be a labour of love I'd imagine. I await to have my subscribe bell rung!!! Cheers.
@@theaustralianconundrum This is the exact issue. Work and Family commitments had to come first. We love working and riding on bikes and I really enjoy filming everything but it tripples the time need to do anything. Hopefully one day it'll kick start again. Next film will likely be another adventure motorcycling series.
@@FixRideExplore Adventure motorcycling? I'm too much of a wimp. I hate surprises. Give me track days anytime. LOL. But good luck guys. Stay safe. ;-))
@@theaustralianconundrum I've never done a track day. I think I'm scared of losing control at max speed. Maybe one day... I'm much more comfortable crossing a desert or mountain range.
Did this project ever get done? Would have liked to seen one of the bikes finished. Hope all is well.
Yes the project was finished but sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Would love to start this channel up again so please subscribe. The subscription number really helps make it worthwhile.
I owned a 1986 model back in 1990. To be honest, it was one of the worst bikes I ever owned. Handling was atrocious, fork seals popped like cherries at a college orgy & brakes were shite! - I owned an FZR1000 Yamaha not long after that. It was years ahead of the GPZ. Aaahh well, each to their own.
The design didn't change much since it's launch. By early 90s standards things had moved on. It's doesn't take away the leap in performance this bike offered when it was launched. By today's standards it's old tech, but there's still something about these bikes that resonate to the birthday of the superbike.
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I have a 1984 A1 model that I am restoring. I can't wait to ride it.
Me, too. But at my age of 69, laying on the garage floor to reach certain nuts, clamps or bolts was destroying my enthusiasm for the project. However, and I'm kicking myself in the ass for not doing this sooner, I recently bought a Handy motorcycle lift and my enthusiasm is back. Now, about sourcing those discontinued, hard-to-find, rusted out parts......
It'll be worth the effort. It's so rewarding bringing something back to life.
Superb project.
Just found your channel and the GPZ900r restoration series. Own an A1 myself so I am looking forward to getting into the series, great opener though. Can't beat the sound of a 900r and as you say, a great riding position 😊
It was a breathtaking bike. A little bit of history right there.
Need ep 9 and on and on! come on boys. Love it
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Would love to start the channel up again so please subscribe.
Отправьте его в Казахстан,мне его не хватает.
Great video!!! I need to rebuild the starter clutch on mine as well, so very instructive. What's the make of the engine support you use in that video? Thanks!
It's made by sealey
You have just split a perfectly good engine just for the sake of making a video that virtually nobody has watched.
You sometimes never know what condition an engine is in without taking it apart. For example the starter clutch could have been on the edge of giving up, a very common problem on these bikes. It would have been more work and more expense and time to dismantle the bike again to remove the engine. I appreciate everyone approaches things differently. But I've rebuilt many engines that seem ok on the outside but have had major issues waiting on the inside.
Why split this engine, there's nothing wrong with it!
Splitting the engine is no bother and it's the only way to really know if anything is wrong or on its way to failure.
@@FixRideExplore But now it's going back together with all those lovely beaded in parts all disturbed.
Apart from the brakes! What brakes? they never had any brakes at the best of times!
Question... do you have to take apart the top in order to take apart the bottom end? Or can I just flip it and take apart the starter clutch end?
Cant wait to see the end result, i love all the videos 👍🏻
Big respekt
Derty Old lady love it❤️🔥👍🙃🇩🇰
Great videos, fingers crossed you finish the project. Can you give me an idea of how much of a mortgage I would need if I was to go to my local Kawasaki dealer and ask them to do the same for my GPZ that hasn't moved for 15yrs. My wife thinks I should just sell it for parts, I've had the bike longer than we have been married.
We did finish the bike and sadly had to sell it. COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks so could complete the series. Would love to kick start this channel again. Please subscribe. If I can hit 2k subscriber Id be motivated to start again.
You fit the bike perfectly! How tall are you mate?
Brian is about 6'2" ish
What about intake and exhaust valves clearance adjustments?! Rebuild goes to 0 W/O doing it!
They were all checked and adjusted. Just didn't have the camera rolling.
Awesome! I have 2 1985 models. One silver with red and another black and red. Both are just like this. They run, but are tired and in need of a complete overhaul. I'm sure that I'll learn a lot form this series.
Thank you
Love what you do so much I bought the bike, its sitting alongside my 20004 zx10r and my 1972 cb750 four and is more than holding its own, beautiful bike, great job
It's a beautiful bike as are its two new motorcycle friends. Ride safe buddy.
@@FixRideExplore you too,thanks for all the skill you both put into it to make it so👍👍
Amazing
So glad I found this channel, great content!
lovely job sir
Hi guys. When are you making the next part of this? Really missing the videos 🇮🇪
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Hoping to start the channel again so please subscribe
@@FixRideExplore Brilliant news. Thanks for the update. I’ve rebuilt my own 1985 A2 since and she’s like new🇮🇪
Hope you guys are alright and able to continue the project!:)
We did finish the project and sadly we had to sell the bike. COVID and lockdown stopped all filming. However we are now relaunching the UA-cam channel. Please let us know what you like us to see. We're both accomplished adventure riders so it'll be a mix of adv and off road bikes and adventures. Please stay tuned and share with friends ready to watch this space.
what happend to this restoration?
Sadly COVID stopped the filming in it's tracks. Bike was finished but we couldn't film it. I'm hoping to kick start the channel again so please subscribe.
Guys where's the rest of the episodes and the Finnish bike!?
Bikes almost done but lockdowns and life has got in the way this year. We restore these bikes in our spare time and don't get a penny for making the videos. We love doing it and appreciate all the great feedback. We wish we could make a career out of it. The filming and editing the restoration takes much longer so we've had to put it on hold until we have enough time. We're planning on wrapping it up early 2022.