Resurrecting a 1986 GPZ1000RX - Part 9
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- Опубліковано 11 сер 2022
- Bike, meet road. Road, meet bike.
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Thank you, Was wanting to get some more content! Thank you again!
I loved the entire Fiero series. What happened to that car?
@@danielventura8073 I think he still owns it, he said in his final episode of that car that he will probably keep it for the rest of his life if im not wrong, he just will not record it. He said he feels as if the "Project Car" Wasnt a "Project car" anymore and it deserves to be driven.
you rawk good sir!
Where are you at the end of the video?
Past Ronald - "I dunno if I will paint it, I like the way it looks."
Present Ronald - "Why am I sanding this?"
Future Ronald - "How the hell did I paint this 3 times over?"
Not this time buddy...
The bike restoration is fantastic, but all this futzing about with spacetime and causality for the sake of a gasket is starting to make reality fray at the edges at bit. A very angry bowl of salad just came into being hovering a few inches above my desk, ranted at me about my poor life decisions, then disappeared with a small popping sound. I guess what I'm trying to say is keep up the good work!
Sounds like my wife. Except she won't disappear.
🥗 gragnor bah-weep nirni gu-go gongonk
Don't Panic
it really is just turtles all the way down, after all.
Sounds like a nearby infinite improbability drive on the fritz.
I'll tell you man, the 80s were some magical years. Motorcycles were a very big part of my life during that decade and riding them was a source of rejuvenation for me. It was a spritual experience for me like surfing or mountain climbing was/is for others.
I'm glad you picked this bike to recuperate and get back on the road.
The motorcycles from that decade had all the personality and character and it was easy to identify who was riding what.
To me they all look the same now. I can't tell a yamaha from a suzuki. Back then it was easy. They were unique.
Your videos have brought back a lot of great memories.
Thank you.
Plus, you could tell which bike was which by the sound it made. I had a 1981 Suzuki GSX750, then a 1894 Yamaha FJ1100. Recently got a 1989 FJ1200. Ride on brother...
It's straight criminal that he's not getting way more views by now and it said to think that it's just because he releases the video so far apart from each other if he were to have the patience to fill almost all of the series and then release the episodes in a regular manner whether it was once a week or every two weeks it would have kept people engaged.
Very distinct sound, those watercooled Kawasaki 4's. Same as the aircooled ones from the rear, but those water jackets really cut out a lo tta noise.
How is this not the most popular show on UA-cam? Great technician, great engineer, great storyteller. The wait is unbearable, then totally worth it on drop day.
Very cool Ron. I really enjoy watching your resto vids. Watching you bring my buddy Bruce's Fiero back to life was awesome. Seeing this old bike come back to life has been no less fun to watch.
It is an *insane* feeling having a long term project finally wrap up and being able to ride it. I just finished a 4 year long restoration of an 83 Nighthawk and it took 17 episodes. Love watching your content as it motivates me to work on my own. Hope you get to enjoy the bike even more soon!
It's not done yet, watch to the end 👍
I feel that so hard reading this XD. I have an '82 CM250C (Its basically the base model for the Rebel before it came out), and I have it all packed up in pieces rn because I'm busy with my car and school ;-;. It's been like a year since I touched it, but I need to send off the crankshaft to be rebuilt with new rods and pistons, that's like 500$ I can't spend rn T-T
Instant click! Such a great series. So happy to see it ride! Congrats man
Been following all your vids since the first Fiero episode years ago. As a shade tree mechanic myself and the love of reviving old neglected bikes and cars, I love the vids and your humor. Great work. I noticed the oil you put in the bike is normal SAE car oil. I would suggest using motorcycle specific oil as the wet clutch and transmission works much better with the additives in the bike oil, otherwise you may get clutch chatter and slippage.
A good number of major brand oils actually happen to meet the JSM or whatever standard if you read the fine print.
I still use bike oil myself tho
The factory service manual calls for SAE so that's what I used! Haven't had any issues so far, but I'll switch over if I do end up noticing any issues :)
It's fine using car motor oil as long as it meets all the standards the motorcycle manufacturer calls for. Personally, my bike loved Shell Rotella T6, which is made for turbodiesel trucks.
@@RonaldFinger Good job getting it running, I've restored a few basket cases too and I share your elation. Pls keep in mind at your next oil change ( sooner than later) to put in some motorcycle oil, mineral is fine and especially for an older engine. The manual might state SAE is ok. However, motorcycle oil has been designed to handle the pounding it cops by being run through the gears etc. Car oil does not cope with that pounding. I too have used car oil yrs back and it tends to turn sludgy black as it is nearing the recommended oil change. Aged m'cycle oil will not look as gunky as car oil at each change.
You did mention that you haven't ridden in 3 yrs or so and feel a bit apprehensive about the power this 1000RX makes, they were a quick bike back in their day and still hold their own. A cheap insurance for you would be to spend a couple of hours one on one with a riding instructor to refresh your knowledge and inspire confidence. That way you can talk about where you feel your ability could be refreshed. Good Luck and I'm looking forward to seeing if you actually do look at tidying the cosmetics a bit
@@RonaldFinger SAE oil at that time didn't have a tons of friction modifiers like todays car oil.
I love how even after getting it fixed you don't just ride off into the sunset like a badass, you actually keep it real and admit to being a little nervous and having issues registering the bike. It adds so much to the channel that it feels real.
Congrats on getting her done!
After not riding for 3yrs, it must have been a great feeling to get out on it!
I stopped riding when my kid was 2, after too many close calls from other drivers, and decided to wait til she was grown and gone. Just started riding again this spring, and really missed that feeling and wind. Nothing else like it.
I bought a brand new GPZ1000RX in 1985 it took me to the Isle of Man TT Races & some great road trips from the UK to the 24 hour bol d'or in France that was a long time ago I admired your patient’s during such a challenging restoration not an easy task your a talented engineer thanks for the fabulous memories…!!!
This bike and series randomly got recommended to me by the youtube algorithm, and now I'm a huge fan of your channel, thanks GPZ1000RX
I love how this "this will be a quick fix I just want the bike to run" project evolved into Ronald exploring his inner demons, time traveling to help himself and somehow blame his present self in the process and a monologue breaking the fourth wall straight out of a 90s terror movie
Don't comment on YT too often but felt compelled to let you know how inspiring your videos are. I've had a 1984 KZ550 sitting around for almost 2 years. It had so many issues it seemed completely hopeless, the biggest being a complete lack of any electrical power. Watching your vids has given me the push I needed. The past few weekends have been spent stripping the bike, cleaning it up, replacing connections, etc, and yesterday I got electrical power for the first time in 2 years. Definitely didn't shed a tear. Still has a long way to go, but what once seemed hopeless now feels achievable. And I do mean this, you and your work are one of the main driving forces behind me getting this done. Thank you and never stop being awesome.
Thank you, I really enjoyed watching you restore a bike I always wanted. Now off to stare at the 1986 slabside languishing in my office...
The conclusion of this project has me feeling melancholy... like reaching the end of a long journey. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride.
you might want to re-watch the last 15 seconds ;)
@@Janszler In some ways the best part of the video 😎
Great finish at the end! Congrats Ronald. Really like your attention to detail.
the production quality and humor is just movie quality
It's finally over... I didn't realize you only intended to make a will it run video but you've added your wit and charm to this project to make it special. Pending legality that bike will make an excellent learning platform for developing your riding skills. I love motorcycles so this was really special to me and like many others I want to see a full Finger restoration but I understand about having the enjoyment in a reasonable time frame. Also love the cliffhanger ending!
dude. that feeling of seeing the missing O ring after you just finished getting the exhaust back on must have been a kick in the teeth. I've been there
You are an excellent writer. I always learn things from you. I enjoy the journey even more. thanks for this channel.
What a journey! I've been together as I was with the Fiero. Congrats , my friend. You take things back to life. That's awesome.
1000RX was criticised when it arrived for being heavy but it was still a very fast, stable and good looking machine like it’s smaller brother GPZ600R.
I think you have done a fantastic job on all your projects.
I last rode an RX in 1992 and loved it 👍
Love your writing and sense of humour man, totally down my alley. Another great video! Cheers from Vancouver Island Canada 🇨🇦
It brought some tears to my eyes because I've been in a similar situation. I bought a YBR 250 as my personal project, and now after 2 years it is finally taking shape, engine rebuild, tank repair and customization, headlight fairing repair and there is still so much more to do, but when I saw the tank and fairing looking like new, I took it for a 2-hour ride. In fact, I did it earlier today 😁 thanks for being an inspiration
Finally the old legend on the road.I have been following this build from the start..👍🏼
The oil line fix you did is perfectly fine. We repair gm oil cooler lines at my work with that method. Its cheap for a manufacturer and more consistent quality to have a machine stamp that crimp instead of using a hose clamp. Just make sure the lines have a little "slack" for heat expansion and vibration. Good fix man!
In Texas, if the car hasn't been registered/titled by someone in a while (I think it is 2 years, can't remember), if you show that you've carried insurance on it for 6 months, you can get it titled and registered to you without issue; even easier if you have some sort of bill of sale.
Yes! I have been waiting for the triumphant culmination of your work on this beaut for months- your filmmaking and attention to detail when telling the narrative of bringing this wonderful machine back from the brink really captures the spirit of motorcycle restoration. I had flashbacks to my early days of tinkering.
edit: love the cliffhanger ending hahaha
I did a similar job on the 600 version. Huge amount of work and cost getting it rideable again. I can certainly attest to your efforts and the great outcome.
Congratulations.
I wish your channel had more content to be honest. I’ve been following for 2 years + and they are probably the best rebuild videos ever.
You explain everything in details and it is very interesting to follow.
It is always a pleasure when your videos show up, Ron. Congratulations on the completion of yet another project. I look forward to what the future brings.
Well done you, YOUNG MAN. 10 OUT OF 10. Loved every episode you've done to get to this stage. Go enjoy yourbike.👍👍👍
Ah, the struggles of an old bike. I’m in the process of restoring a 1985 Suzuki GS550Ef, a bike with mikuni BSW carbs, parts are hard to find. Theres no better sound than hearing a “basket case” fire up again for the first time in over a decade.
I love watching this guy. Honest, humble, fun, and informative content.
I very much enjoyed this entire series. I could so relate to the struggle this project quickly turned into. As you said, you thought you would put a weeks worth of work and you could ride the Bike. And then you discover one thing after another that needed to be replaced, rebuilt, reinvented, nightmare after nightmare. And once you've started, so many times, there was no choice, fix it, or scrap the entire project. And glad to see that quitting, while tempting, you chose to push on with the task of finishing this Bike.
I love these older Bikes, and I often see them in video's like yours and I sometimes can't believe how time, neglect and ignorant amateur mechanic fix's leave these machines in a condition that is boarder line Junk. But, as they say, one person's Junk is another's Treasure. Glad you put this project back into running shape, but my oh my was the journey sometimes painful! I can't tell you how many times I too have found myself fixing something that should have been simple, easy and done in a few hours to a few days. Only to find that there was surprise after surprise, and not the good kind! I could feel your PAIN!
So, now that the project is finished, do you Hate this Bike?
Congrats on getting it running and ridable again. I think we all knew it wouldn't end there. Looking forward to the next 9 episodes of the full body rebuild. 😁 Thanks for sharing!
Hi, sorry Im so late with my comment. When I was a young man back in the 80´s theese things where beasts! I onle could afford a Honda 400, and looked upon theese bikes with envy. Seing you restore one gives my great joy. Thank you!
I find it funny that this video was uploaded the day I picked up my latest project (82 suzuki gs650g), fantastic work Ron. I feel you've done more to inspire this type of work than most people on the platform. You demystify complicated subjects and encourage us all to jump in and start wrenching. Thank you.
yesss! love this bike, and love that it looks like a full restoration is incomming :D love the channel man, i am a gearhead and fell for the fiero series, you are a big inspiration :D
Can't wait to see what existence future alternate Ronnie has put you in with the next steps.
Super cool to see it running smooth and looking functional! Love this content and always a joy to see something new from the Fingerprints Workshop!
No you're good Ron. Ride that bike !
You've done the right thing by addressing mechanicals.. FIRST !
Thank you for sharing the journey with us.
Cheers from Wisconsin
The time space continuum bits are more special than you realize. As a guy that was your age when this bike was new, I have flashbacks about where I was and what I was doing in 1986. Yet, simultaneously here I am in the present-distant-future listening to what is now kitschy 80's retro music watching a guy who could be my son rebuilding this same "antique" motorcycle. Back to the future in real life. Thank you!
Probably my favorite current series on YT.
Recently inherited a whole mess of bikes and it's great to see someone else also going through the trials of getting an old bike on the road, CMS can really be a lifesaver
Awesome to see it back on the road, sounds great,bet it felt amazing. Probably quite emotional too maybe, huge amount of work to get this far. Glad that float needle got stuck in the workshop and not the road, unlike the one on my Honda years ago. High side city, remarkably painful.
Where was I? Oh yeah, great video and a great series,stay safe..
Thank you for taking to us this journey and make us part off how you get this bike running again, with all the info but also the sence off humor you did make this happen ! Thanks !
Vicariously experiencing the glory of completion through you. congrats!
Hey man, I just wanted to say, congratulations! I myself have gone through much a similar process with my 1980 Kawasaki Z1R, which took me two and a half years to get running after it sat for 29 in my uncles garage. Recently just started to ride it again and found some more issues (damn carbs) but I’m having a blast. Much the same way the bike is a long way from cosmetically perfect, but it’s like 95% there mechanically. Anyways congrats again and can’t wait for more updates. PS: totally cool that you made it into a super awesome video series, I just didn’t have the patients for it, so more kudos to you!
Im stoked at how great this sounds. Im glad you got it together finally lol Ive been waiting!
This is loveeeee. So happy to see more content. While I don't feel the same connection as I did to the fiero, this was still so fun. Your knowledge and thoroughness and ability to fix things is inspiring. Great work bro.
Love that you are not afraid to show your mistakes. And the background 80"s synth montage music.
It’s back from the dead! I’m happy to see you bring this old Ninja back from the brink. There’s a little sadness that there won’t be more episodes on it, but maybe you can start releasing videos on that twin turbo thingamajig you keep referring to. I loved the Fiero series, but I think I enjoyed this even more since it was a similar process to my old F4i project bike that I spent 21 months on. Your presentation is humorous, informative, descriptive and incredibly entertaining. Keep wrenching, fella!
love all the time travel and other continuity bits. Congrats on all your work and getting it done!!!
Since part 1 i'm watching all your videos on this series, i've been waiting to see it back on track, so happy you made it revive.. Wonderful project sir, such a great job!
I love all your content. This series has helped me guide my uncle rebuild his ninja 1000r in Mexico. He practically gave up and watching these pumped him up to get it rebuilt. Cosmetically it’s mint. The tank and carbs are what have been his road block. Thanks you
That’s so inspirational, keep your uncle motivated!! Doing the same with my honda cb-1
Aw, the Kawa bug bit you big time. I still have my 1983 GPZ 750A2, original owner, with roughly 23K miles on it. Once took an off-camber turn faster than the steering and wheelbase liked; front end washed out towards a guard rail. Somehow (God most likely) I recovered the bike without high-siding. Rode it home, parked it, disassembled it in 1987. Didn't ride street until 1993, picking up an ST1100 Honda. I'm now contemplating getting the GPZ back together and running. I think you did a fine job on this Kaw, because you kept your mind focused in on just getting it running and riding safely. Can't wait to see what comes next!
Ronald- I have to say, the past year has been an absolute pleasure to watch! I must admit, I pretty much felt, after watching you commit Fiero-Cide, I knew the bike was going to be given the full treatment. It's just who you are (said the guy you have never met....). And as far as painting and all that other stuff other people want you to do? well, they can go and get their own bike, and do whatever they want to it. Hope you have a great time riding the bike, and, take your time to get used to it, as you mentioned, it has a lot of power! Part of me wants to know if there will be more projects????
I'm glad you have the motivation to make these videos. I've rebuilt a half dozen bikes over the last year and keep telling myself to start making UA-cam videos but I never end up doing it.
Well done... truly inspiring..I've wanted to do up an old bike for years ..but you have proved to me just how hard it is to do..so I won't ...thanks Ron...keep doing what you do...👍
Awesome I would love to see it when you've got the fairings and have it sprayed honestly you've done a brilliant job saving it congrats dude 👏
Hey hoseologyst here, I'm here to confirm that the issue at 8:20 is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about
I loved every video and longed for the next as soon as I had watched the current. Like many commenters on here, it was my favourite UA-cam series for sheer entertainment and learning. Your skill set is excellent too. Thanks Ron. Best wishes from the east coast of Ireland.
I feel like I’m watching an 80s or early 90s show about a bike restore. Love it.
super, super video that bike looks totally awesome, you did a super job fixing it up and bringing it back congratulations on a job well done
This series was a joy to watch. it's great to see an old bike stay on the road. Thanks Ronald
Yessss another video is coming!!! wohooo your sense of humor and your can do attitude to get shit done is super encouraging and inspiring man! I have taken on project this past year I never would have before. but your fiero and GPZ vids have given me the guts to do it!
I am 35 seconds in and all the previous videos are rushing back - you are an inspiration sir! I shall now go continue to work on my 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200 naked, replacing clutch slave cylinder
I have loved watching the series and the progression of the bike. But, was it all worth it and would you do it again?
I would tell myself to work faster and manage expectations, but absolutely!
@@RonaldFinger Yeah, but would you listen?
its not a ronald finger video if it doesnt have a Looper reference, a catastrophic lapse in judgement, and a plot twist.
Great work ! I´ve been following all 9 episodes and I will be hanging on. It is a pleasure watching old things getting fixed. Both for enjoyment and knowledge ... and the humor ... I am am not much for admitting it in the open, but this is totally my kind 😄 Keep up the good work Ronald !
I’ve always loved the upbeat 80s synth pop beats in your videos!! Please never change my man. Absolutely love your content.
Great job Ronald! I really enjoyed watching this rebuild series. I look forward to seeing you take the project even further. Have you looked into the Vermont method for getting a title for the bike? May be worth looking into so you can really enjoy this bike on the open road once you finish it!
Yes I have! Going through that process now :)
C'mon bro...Every man is a hoseologist.
Thx for sharing the humbling moments. Same here, so focused on the first ride and then...saw the screw disappearing into the freshly assembled engine casing. Nice. I admire your technical know how and your solutions. Keep up the good work...
Thank you for the journey. I'm glad you allowed us to go along with you. I've really enjoyed it and am proud of you for the work you've done.
Another example that proves my view that IC vehicles are living things and need love an attention. Look what you can make work again with just some knowledge and a lot of effort. The more modern electric stuff is cool yeh but something is being lost. And i can also see the steam guys having the same discussion back when they where replaced with IC .
And the horse guys...
Just binged all 9 episodes. Thank you for that the quality of you videos is amazing per usual got some good chuckles in to definitely started at 4pm and now it’s 10pm keep up the good work. 👍
I truly enjoy your videos, specially because you are not aiming to please someone else but you when it comes to the outcome, so the fact that you have shared with us the whole process of doing something very personal is what really makes this a great experience. The "finale" kind of took me by surprise but the "cliffhanger" makes me hope we haven't seen the end of this project. Looking forward for that.
And thanks again for sharing.
It is really great that you brought it back to life. After all that work out truly deserves to look as good as it did the day it left the showroom.. Well done.
This bike deserves a cosmetic restoration but great that its up and running
Spent a lazy sunday watching through these videos. Fantastic story telling and loved all the problem solving. Thank you!
I always, thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you for wonderfully showcasing the up and down messy reality of projects. Super inspiring, and very motivating.
I really enjoy watching your channel. I really admire the fact that you
didn't give up on the old Kawi when most would. I also admire the
fact that you expose your mistakes.
To me nothing fells better then being on a bike that i have spent a
lot of time and money resurrecting. I hope you get that felling as well.
I want to thank the algorithm for gifting me your fiero build way back when episode 1 was new. Now, I look forward to putting these episodes on the TV and have actually gotten my s/o interested enough to sit through the nuances of automotive restoration even though it’s something I enjoy.
Thanks for the great videos.
I remember these bikes from when I started riding this takes me right back to where it all began, the sound track of the gpz is awesome well done for all your hard work
I love it, Ronny. Really cool total breakdown of a mechanical re-build. It's inspiring to see you take everything apart and make it better and put it back together and have it work (eventually).
I was just nodding my head like Yeah Baby , Sweeeeeeeeet. I forgot to go back and watch the resurrect after Fuel tank repair , came back only today to see the amazing work. That was a journey I am really amazed of. Good going brother. Thanks , the bike is just beautiful
Ronald, I love your work. Just watched the Fiero update. I learned to drive a stick in a 1987 GT. I very much enjoyed the motorcycle series. I am not into bikes really, but I love watching you work, and I like anything mechanical. I wouldn't care if you were working on a weed eater, or a matchbox car, I would still watch it. I am really excited about the 280z. Can't wait. It is one of my favorite cars of that era. Glad to know you are going strong!
I'm not a bike enthusiast, but I didn't hesitate watching this series since the first episode like I did when the Fiero series started. I don't care if it takes months to release a new video, I just really enjoy the quality of your work, the video editing and the humor.
yay, so happy for you finishing this project! Thanks for documenting everything and taking us along for the ride :)
Absolutely incredible!! Thank you for your work and the share!
As a daily motorcyclist, I can say that you have every right to enjoy your bike the way you want to. "Ride your ride." That was a hell of a project, and I get the feeling you're not done with it. I'm excited for the things to come, and what bike you get next, if you do another one.
I had a 1987 Ninja 1000r....Best bike I ever owned! Fastest too! I loved that bike! I look online every so often to find another one...probably couldn't ride it as long as i did since the old bod can't take that hunched over ride anymore, but sure as hell would be a blast to ride one more time!
My favourite rebuild series I've ever watched. Top work and the amount of effort you put in is amazin!
Best series on UA-cam and your videos are consistently getting better. Keep making amazing content!
i found you through nolan Sykes, and ever since then ive LOVED your content. one of my favorite yt channels
That bike looks sick man, its got character with the off color tank and aged look to it. You took something that was basically ready to be scrapped and brought it back to life. Props to you my dude.
Absolutely love this series. Even when done- keep buying old bikes and bringing them back to life! Streetbike / dirtbike- doesn't matter. This embodies what I did to countless bikes my whole youth and I love it.
Nice one. I own a GPZ750R from the 80s that ran into a few issues that needed to be solved almost in parallel to yours and your videos gave me both the creative ideas and inspiration to get them sorted (especially with the leaking fuel tank). Thanks for letting us all take the journey with you to the finish line. Cheers, stay on two wheels