My first time doing motorcycle maintenance [Part 1]
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- Опубліковано 13 сер 2022
- This week, I try my hand at motorcycle maintenance...although in typical Saffy fashion.... nothing goes to plan
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Make sure you bend that lock washer back over the nut after you tighten it to the correct torque setting as it stops the nut from loosening and the sprocket coming off then detonating the output shaft , chain and locking the back wheel. Very dangerous.
Yes :^) I did that this morning+
@@SaffySprocket Relief pheww.
@@RevsIT I coudnt tell if it was peened over so I was going to make a comment about that but you got it covered. Nice one
Watching you handling all those random issues popping up was like a comic relief that made you very human and relatable. I had another great time, thank you
Hang in there Saffron. This experience will be priceless in the future, especially if you are planning bigger trips. And you now have a selection of basic tools which is in fact a good investment. It's just hard to see that in the midst of your present mechanical woes. Good luck, Gxx.
Thank you so much ❤️
Don't forget to take the lid off the brake reservoir to allow the fluid to move back when pressing the brake pistons in. Put some rags around it just in case it overflows.
No one is pro the first time. Focus on understanding what you do. Safety first and foremost. Good thing to have your mates checking the work that you have done. Learning by doing is always the best and will boost your confidence to new levels.
Thank you so much ❤️
There is something to be said for just giving it a go - I done my first tyre change, chain and sprocket replacement etc but I didn't have the guts to do it alone. Thankful my dad is a bit of a vehicle mechanic and has the tools and know how to assist me.
I feel your pain, because without assistance I'd have been working on my bike for weeks getting nowhere. The first time is the worst, second and third, the daily maintenance and checks they all get easier.
It's taken me a lot more time than I expected ahahha
@@SaffySprocket It took me 3 days with help to work out what I was doing, then I put it into a workshop just to make sure I'd not made a mess of anything only to be told I hadn't finished off riveting the chain on. 😱
My Dad helped me do my first chain and sprockets. It was only fair 'cause I inherited the bike from him. Once the new chain was on I discovered the rear wheel bearings were also shot so I had to break the chain and take the wheel out again...
I give you so much credit for struggling through all this! You have learned a lot about your bike and your self! You will be back on the road soon. Ride safe!
Its a strange situation to be enjoying something but additionally being so angry at it 🤣🤣🤣
Your doing great Saffy, keep at it. Well done for having a go, your almost there...
Thank you so much ❤️
Brilliant video. Loved watching the pain you are going through, we've all been there and it is worth it in the end.
Thank you so much 💓
you are such a genuine person , and a beautiful spirit , you just hang on in there , you will learn so much , just take it one step at a time .
At least you are getting it done and have learned a bit about your bike in the process. You now know what basic regular maintenance you need to do and are capable of doing it. Good on you Saffy!
It's certainly been really helpful at understanding what I need to do in order to keep my motorcycle clean!
@@SaffySprocket yup, it’s amazing how much dirt hides behind plastic panels, and in difficult to reach places.
Well done young Lady, am proud of your efforts, every day is a school day. All this extra knowledge will make you a better and safer rider, go girl go. !!!
Great video and well done Saffy, it's just the beginning and you should be proud to be working on your bike, even beginner level!👍
so much respect for you at the moment,good for you, very frustrating but makes you feel good when finished !
We’ve all been there! Well done for giving it a go. Well worth enlisting somebody more experienced to check things over and/or help you. A chain coming off takes no prisoners. Great videos by the way.
Love this video Saffy the struggle is real keep the faith it will work out in the end
Thank you so much ❤️
Well done for giving it a go, more than I've done so far 👏
Thank you 😊
Good on you learning! I went the same route and learned a lot over the years. And now riding dirt bikes you have to maintain them all the time, so it’s a must to do it by yourself 😊
I’ve heard someone on UA-cam saying “you can’t by experience”. So just keep at it ❤️
Absolutely brilliant that you are having a go and learning about how the bike is put together and what you need to do to maintain it.
It’s all good experience that you can build on over time, and can call on if you need to diagnose/fix a fault when out on a trip. Hang in there 👍👍👍
I'm really enjoying it too 😌 ☺️ it's difficult but it's so much funA
Yes, it is on both counts. I've been doing bike maintenance for years and am still learning. Everyday is a school day. Enjoy👍👍
Love the vlogs you do and always look forward to what you will get up to next. Saffy the mechanic, we all have to learn by having a go and making mistakes. Well done for trying and the the overalls look topol..😊
Thank you so much ❤️
Great to see you getting it done yourself...very inspiring !!
Well done Saffy , don't give up . Great vlog . I couldn't stop myself from laughing a few times because a lot of us have been through the same situations . I missed you wearing your mechanic overall 😃😂. can't wait for the next episode , take care and always have fun doing those jobs
Very well done saffy for getting as far as you have with no knowledge or experience on mechanics. You are not afraid to give things ago, I work on all of my bikes and sometimes do jobs that I have not attempted before and come out the other side proud of my self. So well done good on you.👍👍👍
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Saffy, good on you! The more you do the more you learn, the more you learn the more you can do.
Thank you so much ❤️
we all have to start somewhere your doing great it will all help you understand your bike more plus we love watching you learn well done
Thank you 😊
X ring and O ring have no real difference for performance etc. They both have pros and cons and are both good. I'd suggest you purchase a torque wrench to makesure everything is tightened to the correct spec.
I borrowed a torque wrench thus time around but I will look into getting one in the future:D
@@SaffySprocket I noticed you had a powered one and I got jealous 😂
All the best in the future with the maintenance 😉👍
@@SaffySprocket Aldi do a good torgue wrench £19.99
I remember being in the same position when I was 17 doing my first rebuild and maintenance. Learned the hard way, Haynes manuals help!. But now don't think twice about working on my bike. Stay with it is so rewarding when it all comes together.
Yeh, I'm a bit gutted too, I contacted Suzuki, they don't make the service manuals available to the public and the Haynes don't make them for 3rd gen 🥲
Bravo you! Absolutely fantastic that you are having a go and you're getting their. You may have had to pay out a bit more than you wanted but, you will now have those tools and just as importantly, knowledge. Next time you have to do your chain & sprocket (and you will need to at some point), do an oil change (at least one every year) or your break pads, you can look back and see what caused you probles last time and tweak your approach.
Can't wait to see part 2 and you with hopefully, a massive smile on your face.
p.s. overalls make a mechanic out of anyone .... 🙂
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 🥰
Most of my time is changing oil and filter, cleaning the air filter and chain maintenance. Great to see you having a go. Keep it up. It gets easier.
Thank you so much 💓
All I can say is to second the comments others have posted ,your giving it a go and you will succeed . You get lost ,you loose things off your bike but your still out there enjoying the bike . Good on you Saffy . Mal in Australia
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You are absolutely problem-solving. Great job! If it gets too tense, take a break and come back. I'm way less likely to Happy Gilmore things when I do that. Thank you for sharing!
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It's a brave challenge to undertake Saffy you deserve a brew after all that. There will come a point where you've taken your bike apart that much that you'll be able to do anything in the future. Great video Saffy :)
Thank you so much ❤️
So very impressed at you getting your hands dirty and fixing it yourself. It is a huge learning curve but so satisfying when you can do these things yourself. Just about every job I do on my bikes throw up something unexpected, something, breaks, shears, rounds off, won't move etc and solutions have to be found.
Perseverance and good advice usually leads to a solution. Believe it or not, every job you accomplish no matter how long it takes or how frustrating will give you an immense feeling of satisfaction and life skills you will use time and again!
Good on you, if your neighbour is an engineer please ask him to help as much as possible (engineers love challenges) and learn from him.
The right tools and the knowledge to use them is the key and you are just starting out on that journey, stick at it, I'm very impressed so far!!
Thank you so much ❤️ luckily I have a few mechanically minded friends :D
Great video, very relatable! That is a lot to take on, best broken down into individual jobs. Your problem solving tenacity is great, you have learnt so much by doing this, next time won't be nearly as bad because you have all that knowledge now
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Fun times!!! Go Sprocket!
I would gladly lend a hand, but I would enjoy having a beer and watching you work away too! True biker blood you got! 👍🏽
Thank you so much ❤️
that was interesting, brilliant funny, I think more so because I know I’d be the same. I can just imagine it. Great content. We rooting for you Saffy
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗
Fantastic video! Your seamless blend of informative content and captivating visuals is truly commendable. Engaging from start to finish. Excited for more from your channel - keep up the great work
Don't knock yourself. You have done more than a lot of people will try. Learn and watch. You are an inspiring young person. Good on you
Thank you 😊 💓 ☺️
For someone who hasnt worked on a bike you're doing amazing, plus its nice to see how everything goes so you know next time its easier as there will be a next time.
Thank you so much ❤️ false confidence I think 🤣
@@SaffySprocket Hahaha nah, you did better than I would have. 😂
It's a shame you didn't do a shout out to any local sprocketeers, asking to borrow tools and give advice on how to tackle the job, could of saved you £££. Surely by now you know most of us are 👌 & happy to help a fellow biker in need. Be carefull of that rear paddock stand bowing. Any real preasure on that front sprocket with the breaker bar would have you bike falling over. Take it easy Saffy, looking forward to the next installment
Thank you 😊 I did have a lot of help and I did end up borrowing a torque wrench and an impact from a local biker!
Well done for having a go at it , 👍👍👍
Thank you so much ❤️
😅 I love your willingness to try new stuff. You are so funny . My fav youtuber .
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛
Well....#1, your learning a lot so that’s good.
#2, and the most important part, is that I watched you struggle while I was relaxing on my couch. Your very entertaining 😁👍👍
Much braver than me. I would have crumbled at the first hurdle. So many hats taken off to you!!
Thank you so much ❤️
Safroon!!! Sweet😀 keep on, you'r doing right.
Thank you 😊
Great girl your doing great 👍 well done 👏
Watched this from start to finish it was fantastic best video I’ve seen in a long long time ✊✊✊✊✊
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Nice to see that you had the courage to do it yourself. One word of advice.... during assembly, it's imperative that all mating surfaces be free of debris.
Well done you did great 👍. lots wouldn't even try that job .great video.
Loving the videos Saffy they are excellent and very genuine. Quick tip for you when solo taking off a wheel and also refitting one, a garden shovel is very handy for putting under the rear wheel to manipulate it in to place on your own.
I very rarely comment on UA-cam, but I felt I had to.
I just have to say that I'm loving your video's and you're attitude on all of them. You never give up and that's amazing. Things get tough and you get through. It's a great quality to have and I wish I had more of that when I was younger.
I remember doing my first chain swap and I truly messed it up. Ended up having my bike towed to the garage after having the chain fly off on the way to said garage. I gave up. What did happen though was I learned how not to do it! Looks like you're a step ahead of where I was!
Everything is about experience in life, and you are gaining a hell of a lot of experience. You rock.
Hope my Daughter and Son can watch these when they're older so I can tell them that it's not only them who have tough times and have to struggle with something that they think was going to take 5 seconds (i.e. rounded bolts!).
You're doing the right thing by doing it yourself, and asking for help now and again.
P.s. don't listen to the haters of a split link. They're tough and will put up with anything you throw at it if you install it correctly. I use them on my bikes now as I find them easer to instal and it also gives me a nice mark to know where I started and finished lubing my chain. I managed to crush the pins on a rivet link before, not bad.. it still held on for thousands of miles till I sold the bike. But yeah, fire a split link on if you find it easier. Rivet links worry me now after my experience with them haha. Purely a personal opinion though. You do you. I'll watch the video and enjoy it regardless.
Hey Saffy, so many tips I'd love to give you just to make it that bit easier, but on the whole you've done really well girl, give yourself a pat on the back, well done mate 💪👍👍
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛
Hey Saffy - Good on you for attempting to do your own maintenance! Keep at it and you will be proficient in no time. You are adorable! Just subscribed.
Thank you so much ❤️
good job on having a go! I have recently gone through the whole problem after problem while rebuilding my 28 year old sport bike (Zx600)
Thank you so much ❤️
Wow you are doing so well, Very impressed with your skills, keep it up.
But you are learning!! Well done so far!!
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Well done. At least you are having a go. Things will get easier with practice!
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
You're a star, Saffy
Thank you so much ❤️
Good on yer, Saffy. You learned a lot. Just keep going!
Absolutely, Casey! 😄 It’s all about learning and enjoying the ride. Thanks for the encouragement! 🚀🙌
Well done saffron the more work you do on your bike the easier it becomes I’m a master mechanic and I face challenges some days so keep servicing your bike and keep learning before you know it your be able to strip the engine down and rebuild it stay safe regards Dave.
I really enjoy it to be honest, I just wish there were more mechanic courses that didn't require you to sign on to a BTEC style course
One of the things I did get right in life was a professional training as a machinery mechanic, combined with a master in mechanical engineering it saved me from most stupid things, but not from all of them ;-).
You don't laugh over a job well done 🙂✅
from one rider to another a couple tips for the future, when a hex head bolt starts to strip, before you go to the trouble of drilling and extracting try finding a torx bit that will fit, half the time a torx will grab when a hex won't, also when you need to remove some brake fluid just grab a cheap turkey baster and suck some fluid out of the reservoir then you can squeeze the piston with a clamp or a pair of channel lock pliers and lastly if you don't have an impact then always break the counter shaft sprocket nut loose before you remove the rear wheel so you can stand on the brake while you break the nut loose.
Take the lid of the fluid reservoir, wrap towel around it and push the caliper back. Any excess will overflow. New pads in, I put copper grease on the back, don't touch the break material. Put it all back together and pump the break until firm. Top up and bleed if required. Easy peasy!
You fix things. You learn. You rock!
Looks like your having loads of fun learning ❤ it, yes it will cost you loads of money but in the long run it will be worth it you'll see 😊 keep it together you got this saffy🤘
It's certainly giving me a lot if insight into what I need to look for when cleaning my bike too! I didnt really understand cleaning breaks properly but now I'm a lot more aware of the the pistons and seals and keeping them clean!
@@SaffySprocket aww bless glad I sent those bikers chicks your way then 😊 they have just passed there cbt if you ever need any advice just ask your community we are here to help you saffy sprocket 👀 and plus I'd do anything for a fellow biker for free 🤘
Every time I watch your videos it inspires me to get my bike back on the road and go on solo adventures!, keep up the good work sister!!
Get it dooooonneeee
@@SaffySprocket yes Miss haha.
Believe it your smashing it keep cruising on 💖💖
Well done on trying anyway Saffy, it may have cost you more but you know how to do it now and it will get easier through gaining knowledge and taking things off in the right order. Keep it up and don't give up. Impact wrench would be a good thing to put on your Christmas present list lol.
Fair play for having a go at it 👍 and gaining more of a understanding on how your bike works, a lot of manufactures went digital for manuals of there later bikes, so its a case of finding the latest that you can and work around any little changes, the latest i can find for my bike is a 2006 manual, but all the main mechanical's are still relevant just a few cosmetic differences.
I managed to find a scanned copy! Maybe I will have to drop Suzuki a message
You go girl
It’s never easy the first time
Don’t give up
Thank you 😊
Definitely more guts than I have 😄 I was going to have a go at changing my chain and sprocket last month but I bottled it and got a mechanic to do it 😆 well done Saff
Well done for doing it yourself, it can seem very scary when you first do some maintenance on your bike, I now do all my own servicing these days and it's a great feeling of accomplishment after.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Your really brave doing that on your own, I salute you. ❤️❤️👍👍😷
🤣 no just mad
Omg…I think I absolutely love you…what an absolute gem you are!!
Fair play for giving it a go yourself. Proper maintenance is key to the bikes survival.
That rear wheel looks like it’s due a replacement. I stuck a pilot road 5 on my SV made a world of difference
It's 200% due a replacement
Well done for having a go saffy
Don't think I would have tried it
It's all good experience for you
Hi Saffy. First off well done for having a go. Reminded me of myself when I worked on my first bike way back in 1975. I had just a socket set, a few spanners and a couple of screw drivers but soon discovered, as you did, that you need more. Luckily my Dad had a shed full of tools. Couple of tips though that might help in the future. When you do buy tools get the best you can afford. They will last longer and more importantly will fit the nuts bolts etc you are working on better. Cheap tools are cheap for a reason. Back when I started there was no Internet to find out how to do stuff. We had Motorcycle Mechanics magazine and a Haynes manual. There are some good channels but some not so good as well. Watch the ones that show how they do stuff when it becomes a problem,, not the 'here's one I did earlier' channels. Your breaker bar is a good investment but when you use it keep pressure on the socket end and push the bar down rather than up. Make sure your bike isn't going to fall over or move as well. On tight fixings use six point (impact) sockets. They drive more on the flat of the nut rather than the corners (12point) so less chance of round things off. Next time you need to change chain/sprockets it's easier if you crack all the nuts before you take the wheel out. It's hard to hold the rear brake and undo nuts so use a piece of 2x1 timber on top of the swingarn and through the wheel. This will stop the whole lot turning. (Or get an impact gun. Best option but more expensive) Also split and rivet the chain with the wheel and sprockets all fitted to the bike. Much easier. You found more jobs to fo as you went along but the good thing is you won't need to do these all at once next time. Just keep a eye on stuff and pick the jobs off one at a time . Good luck!
Fairplay to you for giving it a go in the first place .. your doing fantastic. That outlay for tools i dont think you can count as thats just part of vehicle maintenance (it never ends !) So over all your repairs have only cost you chain and sprockets and pads ! Nice one ! Keep up that positive can do attitude .. your an inspiration mate .
Wow, I'm speechless just wow. Damn you're awesome and you can do it, no doubt about that 👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much ❤️
Learning this stuff on your own is the school of hard knocks, learning from someone with experience is always more efficient.
Please don't let this put you off as it's a very worthwhile activity once you cast off the apprentice feeling.
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Sorry for your pain 😞
You have the kit and the experience for next time 👍
Keep up the good work
Thank you so much ❤️ slowly building up the tools I need ahaah
Well done. Never give up. Now you learn more about yourself and your bike. Which has no price for the experience. When thigs go hard you can be tougher and get the job done.
I love that you get your hands dirty to understand how to do it. Nothing will scare you anymore.
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Hiya you doing fantastic! Just keep at it 😀
Thank you so much ❤️
Your doing well everyone has to learn you go girl
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You did good job. I have sometimes that same, it’s easy on youtube, but when you DIY issues appears- but sort them out is the best pay for effort. Keep going ;)
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I feel your pain. Every time I've done a job on a bike it's ended up with more work than anticipated, frustrating at the time but worth it in the end. For a first go you're doing brilliant! 😃
That is the universal rule: every job takes twice as long as estimated and costs twice as much - this applies even more so to older bikes (mine are 42 and 44 years old).
I'm so impressed! It may not end up being cheaper financially, but the experience and confidence you'll gain are priceless. Take your time and keep at it! You're doing really well.
Thank you so much ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖
Well time negates the cost of the tools, so really it will end up much cheaper as long as she keeps doing her maintenance.
At 12:53 you joined the ranks of Mechanics and Millwrights worldwide. Go you!
You should have seen the blood blister that came from it 🤣
As environmentally unfriendly that it is, a Scott oiler worked wonders on my Triumph Sprint, 58k miles two chains...... Both of which were D I D X rings. I think the one trick you missed with manual tools is loosen everything first before taking things off! That front sprocket I've never seen come off without using an Impact. Cheap tools always mangle bolts and screws! Well done for giving it go! Blood, sweat and pain is why we love our bikes sooo much!!!
You got this!
Thank you 😊
Saffy. Get a workshop manual and read it. Please. My heart was in my mouth watching this. I love your joie de vivre, but there are set ways of doing these jobs. Maybe take a motorcycle maintenance course??
I did look for a manual! But unfortunately I couldn't find one
@@SaffySprocket have you tried an SV forum? They often have pdf copies of manuals. Don’t get me wrong, you’re doing great, however I would rather you didn’t damage your bike or worse, hurt yourself when doing these tasks. Maybe chock your front wheel to prevent the bike moving forwards too?
Very good advice. I found the abusing the tools and handling brake pads with filthy hands worrying in the extreme.
Haynes manual 👆🏻
@@gamekeeper687 Haynes are a last resort as they often contain typos you can get official manuals for £30 to £50 there are a few on eBay for specific years and models.
The washer on the front sprocket is a locking washer, bent over the nut to stop it from coming loose
Good on you Saff great to watch you getting stuck in 👍🏻🏴
Thank you so much ❤️
Your welcome I know it’s hard going but your doing well hope you get it all finished soon 👍🏻🏴
Really admire your tenacity. I tried going down that road but ended up costing myself more money. Ended up taking the bike to a qualified dealer.
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Saffy! Thats the best! You look like service manager Saffy in your coveralls, love it!
Good job doing this stuff yourself, you just need a name patch for the coveralls Saffy. Oh and congrats on becoming a mechanic at 12:48 in the video🤣
OooOoOh I want a patch now 🤣🤣🤣
Everyone professional or diy mechanic has probably started off like you,the plus point is that it’s the only way you get to know your machine,live and learn by your mistakes that way it gets easier,you will find ways of making it easier as well,anyway a 👍for having a go,oh forgot to mention I do all my own maintenance 3 bikes another on the way,my car and the rest of the families,keep going and you’ll get there 🤗
With that outfit, you can do anything you want and succeed! Mechanic Sprocket!
I would get a official Suzuki workshop manual for your bike it will be the best investment you will make they can be got off eBay second hand for not too much money. Your brakes might just need a good clean to get the pistons to go back in you also don’t need to get more fluid as you can remove the cap off the reservoir and take a few cc (less than 5) out with a small syringe.
I tried to find one but I couldn't find it!!!
@@SaffySprocket What year is your bike?
2017, AL7
@@SaffySprocket That will be too modern for a second hand one as someone has said the SV forum will have PDF’s.
You're doing an awesome job! Re the rear brake - small g clamps and a thin bars/metal "bungs" can be used to push pistons back but you need to open the reservoir (let the fluid move) and either remove some fluid or put something absorbent over it to prevent it contaminating the bike paint etc. Best case is drain plus new fluid but bleeding them yourself will most likely mean more cash on kit.
Good luck! You'll be back on the road in no time 🏍️
Thank you so much ❤️
The plan is to change chain and sprocket, become changing brake pad, and now need to bleed brake fluid. Lol. After bleeding it, maybe brake lever will scream 'i need a change'
@@winters4960 It's one of those "how long is a piece of string?" scenarios. Once you touch one thing, you start to notice all the other things that need doing, so one job explodes into 5 or 6.
The upside is that once they're done, the bike is good to go for a while, and the experience gained helps keep on top of maintenance going forwards.
Don’t give up, you’re learning a new thing and it might be hard at first, especially considering your tool box is quite limited. You can definitely do it. Also, be thankful you realized your brakes were shot in the workshop instead of on the motorway.
Good on you Saffy for having a go at it, sometimes stuff just goes sideways, but you have persevered with it, even if you decide not to do this again at least when the shop tells you they need to do this or that you will know if your getting stiffed or not.
I did a stupid thing changing my battery the other day should be a simple job hey, jump on the bike hit the first turn no indicators, thirty minutes later worked out I had not connected the earth wire to the negative terminal but trapped it under the battery but could not see it until I pulled it all apart on the side of the road, lesson learned and will not be forgotten. 🤔
I did that one originally ahahahha